June 12, 2020
NETIQUETTE-TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR
Netiquette is a combination of the words network and etiquette and is defined as a set of rules for acceptable online behaviour. It is concerned with the “proper” way to communicate in an online environment. Netiquettes is an inevitable component in the technology driven postmodern world, where social platforms become a major media for communication. The students and faculty members, who are the major stakeholders in the online teaching-learning environment need to have a comprehensive idea regarding netiquettes to make the teaching-learning process more effective.
Considering this relevant modality, the Department of Sociology and Centre for Research, organized a ‘Train the Trainer’ webinar on netiquettes on 12th June 2020 at 9.30 am. The session was provided to the final year degree students of the department, along with the faculty members. The agenda of the webinar was to mould trainers from the students to be trainers of netiquettes for their peers; as well as equip the faculty members for practicing netiquettes. The Resource person was Mrs. Rajani Santhosh, General Manager, Spectrum Consultants, and Bangalore.
June 15, 2020
WEBINAR ON POSTMODERN THEORY
The Department of Sociology and Centre for Research organized a webinar on “Postmodern theory” on 15th June 2020, as part of the research methodology coursework for the scholars under the centre. All the research scholars doing research in the Sociology stream participated in the webinar. The Resource person for the webinar was Dr.R. Kumaran, Assistant Professor, Centre for Studies in Sociology Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
June 19, 2020
‘AKSHARATMA’ – VIDEO SERIES
The Department of Sociology and Centre for Research in association with the Golden Jubilee Memorial Library, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam organized ‘Aksharatma’- a journey into the soul of books. It is a series of videos which introduces new books, both Malayalam and English, as well as gives information regarding library resources and handy digital tools
In this technology driven world, where we are constantly immersing ourselves into virtual reality, it would be refreshing at times, to remind ourselves of the invincible power only books can provide us. As J.K Rowling says-“I think it’s the books that you read when you’re young that live with you forever.” Reading is one of the best constructive habits that anyone can have. It has a huge positive impact in almost every aspect of our life. When you give a person a book you don’t give him or her just pieces of paper and ink and glue – you give him a whole new life. The video series- Aksharatma’- was an endeavour to help people to ignite their passion of reading.
June 20, 2020
WEBINAR ON POSTSTRUCTURALISM
The Department of Sociology and Centre for Research organized a webinar on “Poststructuralism” on 20th June 2020, as part of the research methodology coursework for the scholars under the centre. All the research scholars doing research in the Sociology stream participated in the webinar. The Resource person for the webinar was Sri. Shailendra Varma, Assistant Professor, Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode.
June 22, 2020
NETIQUETTE
A session on ‘Netiquettes’- rules for online behavior was organized for the second year sociology students of the department on June 22nd, 2020, from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. 58 students attended the session which was taken by Dr. Sajitha j.Kurup, Assistant Professor and Research Guide, Department of Sociology, St. Teresa’s College.
June 23, 2020
HEGELIAN MARXISM
A session on Hegelian Marxism was organized for the IIIrd year sociology students on 23rd June 2020 from 8.45 am to 10 am. The Resource person for the session was Sri. Shailendra Varma, Assistant Professor, Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode. 65 students attended the session. The session was organized as part of the syllabus on Contemporary Sociological Theories.
July 15, 2020
LAUNCHING OF ‘PHOENIX PROJECT”_ CREATING THE TECHIES
The Department of Sociology and Centre for Research launched the Phoenix project on July 15th 2020, as part of the World Youth Skills Day Celebrations. The project is aimed at creating video tutorials on practical digital tools for academic purposes and online communication. The first tutorial ’Powerpoint in 30 minutes’ was released on July 15th 2020, which can be used by students and faculty members alike for making powerpoint presentations for various purposes. The video content for the tutorial was prepared by Smt. Dhanya R., Dept. of Computer Applications, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The other upcoming tutorials include videos on Google Forms, MS Excel and MS word.
LAUNCHING OF ‘PHOENIX PROJECT”_ CREATING THE TECHIES- PART II
The Department of Sociology and Centre for Research launched the Phoenix project on July 15th 2020, as part of the World Youth Skills Day Celebrations. The project was aimed at creating video tutorials on practical digital tools for academic purposes and online communication. The first tutorial ’Powerpoint in 30 minutes’ was released on July 15th 2020, which can be used by students and faculty members alike for making powerpoint presentations for various purposes. The video content for the tutorial was prepared by Smt. Dhanya R., Dept. of Computer Applications, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Part II of the video tutorial – ‘Google Forms’- was released on July 24, 2020 . The tutorial focused on the creation and use of google forms as a survey tool. The resource person was Mrs. Sara Linu, Dept. of Computer Applications, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
July 26, 2020
WEBINAR ON “Covid 19 prathisandhiyum arogyaparipalanavum” BY DR. JOISON ABRAHAM
The webinar, on the topic “Covid 19 prathisandhiyum arogyaparipalanavum” was organised by the Department of Sociology and Centre for Research of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam on 26th July 2020, for the non-teaching staff of the college at 7 p.m. highlighting the importance of health care and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. The faculty and the office bearers of the association of the Sociology department also took part in this session.
The meeting was hosted by Dr.Sajitha J Kurup, the staff co- ordinator of the Sociology association of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam. The webinar commenced with a welcome speech by Kalyani S K, the secretary of the Sociology association. Thereafter, the principal Dr.Lizzy Mathew gave a brief introduction on the topic. The session was then taken over by the resource person Dr. Joison Abraham, consultant in General medicine and Diabetology,Lourdes Hospital Ernakulam.
The resource person reflected his knowledge on the topic and also displayed a detailed presentation on the same. He briefed about the increasing spread of the virus, its symptoms, treatments as well as about the precautions and safety measures. The resource person also gave a detailed description about the social stigma and the psychological impacts of this crisis on children and young adults. After the presentation, the participants were given time to clarify their doubts regarding the topic.
The session was very much informative and useful for the participants. The webinar culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by Ludia Lawrence, the joint secretary of the Sociology association of St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam.
July 29, 2020
CLASS ON FORMULATION OF HYPOTHESIS
A session on formulation of hypothesis was organized of II DC sociology students on 29th July 2020, as part of their paper on “Principles of Social Research”. 58 students participated in the session. The guest speaker was Ms.Sreelakshmi C.S, Research Scholar, Department of Sociology and Centre for Research, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
July 30, 2020
DIGITAL HANDOUT FOR TEACHERS
A digital handout for teachers on tips and precautions to be taken during online classes was prepared by Dr. Sajitha J.Kurup, Dept. of Sociology, St.Teresa’s College, on 30th July 2020.The handout was an attempt to compile various points to keep in mind while taking online classes for the student community.
CLASS ON ECOLOGICAL MARXISM
A session on ecological Marxism was organized of III DC sociology students on 30th July 2020, as part of their paper on “Contemporary Sociological theories”. 59 students participated in the session. The guest speaker was Mrs. Sheela Abraham, Research Scholar, Department of Sociology and Centre for Research, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
September 25, 2020
STAR QUEST- A TALENT EVENT BY THE THIRD UG STUDENTS
The third-year students of the Department of Sociology of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam organized Star Quest, a talent event on 25th September 2020. The programme commenced at 12 p.m. via Google meet. The undergraduate students along with the faculty of the department took part in this programme.
The programme was hosted by Ranjitha M H and Megha Dhanish of III BA Sociology. The programme embarked with a prayer by Jasmine Grace Mathews (III BA Sociology). The prayer was succeeded with a welcome speech by Magdalene Benil of III BA Sociology. This was followed by the display of the variety of talents possessed by the students of UG final year. A fun and entertaining game session was also organized for the students. The programme culminated with a vote of thanks by Aiswarya Asok of III BA Sociology.
October 19, 2020
LE DEBUT: DEPARTMENT INDUCTION PROGRAMME AND FRESHER’S DAY 2020-21
The Department of Sociology and Centre for Research of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam organised “LE Debut”, a department induction programme and fresher’s day for academic year 2020-21 on 19th October 2020. The programme commenced at 10:30 am through Google meet. The first and second year PG students, the faculty of the department and the office bearers of the association of the Sociology department took part in the session.
The programme was hosted by Olivia Ann Varghese of II BA Sociology. The programme embarked with a prayer by Ann David (II BA Sociology). This was succeeded by a brief address by Smt. Elizabeth Abraham, the head of the Department of Sociology. Later, the department profile was presented by Kalyani SK, the Secretary of the association which briefed about the milestones, faculty profile and the activities of the department. The induction programme culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by Ranjitha MH of III BS Sociology.
This was followed with the fresher’s day programme organized by the II MA Sociology. The event commenced with the introduction of first year PG students followed by events like dance, songs and games by the II PG students. The fresher’s programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Sitara of II MA Sociology.
November 4, 2020
A REPORT ON THE INAUGURATION OF THE SOCIOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2020-21
The Sociology association for the year 2020-21 of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam was inaugurated on 4th November 2020. The programme commenced at 10 am through Google Meet. The faculty along with the students of the Sociology department attended the session.
The programme was hosted by Olivia Ann Varghese of II BA Sociology. The programme embarked with a prayer by Ann David (II BA Sociology). This was succeeded with a welcome speech by Kalyani SK, the secretary of the Sociology association and a brief addressing by Smt. Elizabeth Abraham, head of the Sociology department.
The session was inaugurated by Dr. S.S. Lal, the chief guest of the day. Dr. S.S. Lal is an internationally acclaimed public health leader with over twenty-five years of experience in Global health. He is known for his scientific papers, creative writing, health columns and TV health shows. Currently Dr. Lal works as the Professor and Head of Public Health at Global Institute of Public Health, India.
Dr. S.S. Lal delivered the keynote address and shared about his life experiences and reflected upon his knowledge on the spreading of coronavirus as well. The session was very interactive and informative. The participants were given time to clarify their doubts. The programme culminated with a vote of thanks proposed by Ludia Lawrence, the joint secretary of the Sociology association 2020-21.
January 3, 2021
VISITING LECTURE ON ‘GENDERED SPACES’
A visiting lecture on ‘Gendered Spaces’ was organized on 3rd March 2021. The resource person was Dr. Priya K. Nair, Research Officer, Kerala State Higher Education council. The target group included faculty members, research scholars and postgraduate students as well as students from other colleges. The details of the members who attended the lecture is as follows:
| Sl.No. | Beneficiary | No. |
| 1 | Faculty members | 6 |
| 2 | Students from the department | 45 |
| 3 | Research scholars | 2 |
| 4 | Students from SH College | 10 |
| Total | 63 |
February 18, 2021
MANMET- STC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
The Department of Sociology and Teresian International in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) organised a virtual mobility platform on February 18th. The ManMet- STC partnership programme was orchestrated by Elizabeth Abraham and Georgia Ann Benny from the Sociology dept., Dr. Jisha John and Sona Mathew from Teresian International, and Prof. Shoba Arun, Prof. Katie Milestone and Prof. Benedicte Brahic from Manchester Metropolitan University.
This hour long program was participated by students from the Sociology and English department of the college with students from ManMet University. It consisted of an introduction to break the ice between the diverse students, followed by two parallel sessions on Gender and Social Media, and Youth and Pandemic, worked behind the scenes by student ambassadors Fatima Ali Mohammad and Ludia Lawrence. The program ended with both groups sharing their outcomes and experiences of the discussion.
Well appreciated and enjoyed, the program was interactive and fun as it was informal. The students bonded with each other as they shared their views and gained sociological insight towards pressing issues of our times.
Gender and Social Media were discussed by Navya C Kappan, Roveen Samuel, Riyan Joseph Raju, Divya M Suresh, Kalyani K.S, Sithara Mohanachandran, Magdalene Benil, Bibian Mariya, Mary Sony K A, and Pavithra P. Youth and Pandemic was worked on by Arunima Satyarajan, Aleena Saji, Lakshmi K S, Snigdha Pradeep, Tara Elizabeth Jose, Salma Saheer, Hesha Yousaf, Aleena Jomon, Aaina Anand, Sarah Maria and Mary Olivia Varghese.
The event was successful as it met the needs to socialise and bond, expose students to new culture as well as increase academic perceptiveness – something we once thought wouldn’t be possible amidst a pandemic.
March 4, 2021
VISITING LECTURE ON ‘THEORY AND RESEARCH’
A visiting lecture on ‘Theory and Research’ was organized on 4th March 2021. The resource person was Dr. Ratheesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Centre for Social System, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. The target group included faculty members, research scholars and postgraduate students. The details of the members who attended the lecture is as follows:
| Sl.No. | Beneficiary | No. |
| 1 | Faculty members | 5 |
| 2 | Research scholars | 4 |
| 3 | Postgraduate students | 34 |
| Total | 43 |
March 23, 2021
DEPARTMENT FAREWELL
The valedictory function for the final year UG and PG students of the Department of Sociology and Centre for Research was held on 23 March 2021. The programme commenced around 10 A.M in the Elysium. The programme embarked with a prayer which was followed by a brief address by Kalyani SK, the secretary of the Sociology association. The report of the department activities was presented by Nandana S Padmakumar of III BA Sociology. Later, mementos were awarded to the office bearers for the year 2020-21. The valedictory function concluded with a vote of thanks by Ludia Lawrence, joint secretary of the Sociology Association 2020-21 after which an unofficial farewell- “It’s a Wrap”; was organized by the juniors.
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