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School of Humanities

Sociology


HOD's Message

Welcome to Loyola College and to the Department of Sociology - one of the most fascinating and exciting disciplines in social sciences! It is a science where sociologists offer theories to explain the social world that we live in, and tests them with systematic observation. Sociologists study the social worlds of every hue - from nations to common and uncommon interactions between two individuals.

The department of sociology was started in 1983 with a mission to offer both the students and faculty an opportunity and environment to engage with a plurality of visions and cultivate
•  a mind that is adept in the major debates in Humanities and Social Sciences,
•  a mind that observes, discerns and raises new and critical questions on the social world and eventually contribute to the domain of knowledge.

We encourage you, the students, to be seekers of information, knowledge and wisdom, while continually learning and unlearning with a dialogic spirit.

Our uniqueness is that we offer and encourage an environment of epistemological plurality and reflexive pedagogy coalesced with a strong student accompaniment. Our illustrious alumni, excelling in various walks of life, bear testimony to it.

The department, true to the college motto Luceat Lux Vestra - Let your light shine, endeavours to guide the students to discover their potential. The faculty members of the department are deeply committed and compassionate to the diverse needs of the students. I am sure you will enjoy every moment of your stay in this rich academic environment that will facilitate you, not only in the discovery, nourishment and eventual flourishing of your talents, but make you a conscientious person committed to excellence and become men and women for and with others.


Dr. J. Vanitha
Head, Department of Sociology

 

 


Contact

Dr. J. Vanitha

Head of the Department,
Department of Sociology,
Loyola College (Autonomous),
Chennai - 600 034.
Tel: +91 44 2817 8200 (Ext 329)
hodsociology@loyolacollege.edu