Core C.B.S.E. - Textbook on Disaster Management for Class IX

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class IX / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Price : Rs. 48.00 Pages : 68 Part of Series :Core C.B.S.E. - Textbook on Disaster Management Description : Core CBSE — Textbook on Disaster Management for Class IX has been prepared strictly as per the latest CBSE syllabus for Social Sciences. Contains chapters on various Natural and Man-made Disasters with focus on — Defining the Hazard Onset Time and Warning Typical Effects Hazard Assessment Main Mitigation Strategies Emphasis on the role and responsibilities of community members and schools. Students, teachers and common people as part of Disaster Management Committees and their role before, during and after disasters strike.

Goyal's C.B.S.E. Sample Papers with Model Test Papers in Social Sciences for Class X

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class X / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Price : Rs. 65.00 Pages : 130 Part of Series :Goyal's C.B.S.E. Sample Papers with Model Test Papers in Social Sciences Description :This book is based on the latest Sample Papers issued by the CBSE. Salient features of the book are : l Design of the latest Question Papers. l Two latest, solved C.B.S.E. Sample Papers for the examinations to be held in and after March 2007. l Five solved and ten unsolved Model Test Papers based on the latest C.B.S.E. Sample Papers for Practice. l Solved C.B.S.E. 2006 Question Papers (Delhi and Outside Delhi – all three sets).

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class - 9 / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Pages : 0 Part of Series :Core C.B.S.E. Social Sciences Description :Salient features of the book : l Strictly based on the latest NCERT syllabus. l Focuses on Democratic Politics covering importance of democracy in contemporary world and various aspects of democratic rule. l Helps students to learn about the basic economic concepts, population related concepts and exposes them to various economic issues relevant to India.

Core C.B.S.E. Social Sciences - Geography for Class 9

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class - 9 / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Pages : 0 Part of Series :Cre C.B.S.E. Social Sciences Description :Salient features of the book : l Strictly based on the latest NCERT syllabus. l Well-written and aided by maps and figures. l Provides students with vision to appreciate diversities in land and people of India. l Aims to enhance information about processes of economic and social change and development. l Creates a sense of judicious sense for resource utilisation and conservation.

Core C.B.S.E. Social Sciences - History for Class 9

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class - 9 / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Pages : 0 Part of Series :Core C.B.S.E. Social Sciences Description :Salient features of the book : l Strictly based on the latest NCERT syllabus. l Aid in interpreting historical evidence and their importance in political arena using colourful pictures and interesting matter. l Lucid language provides an understanding of how different social groups confront as well as shape the economic changes in the modern world. l Maps are used to cement the historical facts.

Core C.B.S.E. Textbook of Social Sciences for Class X

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class - 10 / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Price : Rs. 110.00 Pages : 298 Part of Series :Core C.B.S.E. Textbook of Social Sciences Description :Salient Features of the series : l Strictly based on the latest C.B.S.E. syllabus for Class X, to be effective from the academic session 2006-2007 for the Class X Board Examinations to be held in and after 2007. l Simple and lucid language has been used throughout the series to make the contents learner-friendly and easy to grasp. l A Timeline is given at the end of each chapter (in History Section) to help the students to remember when the major events occurred and their importance in history. l Points to Remember is a short summary of each chapter, for a quick recapitulation of the chapter. l Important Terms have been explained. l The exercises are based on the C.B.S.E. Board examination pattern and cover each chapter comprehensively. l Accurate maps, figures and pictures help in understanding the text and kindle an interest in the events described. l Interesting information has been provided in each chapter as fact file.

Core C.B.S.E. - Textbook on Disaster Management for Class X

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class X / Secondary Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Price : Rs. 58.00 Pages : 72 Part of Series :Core C.B.S.E. - Textbook on Disaster Management Description :Core CBSE — Textbook on Disaster Management for Class X has been prepared strictly as per the latest CBSE syllabus for Social Sciences. Contains chapters on various Natural and Man-made Disasters with focus on — l Safety and creation of awareness. l Lessons learnt from Tsunami 2004. l Survival Skills — Search and Rescue and First Aid. l In-depth study of Alternate Communication Systems. l Safe Construction Practices for a Safer India. l Sharing of Responsibility — local, state and central bodies. l Planning Ahead — when, where, why and whom to contact. l Seasonality calendar of disasters. l Specially designed maps, illustrations and diagrams.

An Introduction to Disaster Management for Class 8

Board : C.B.S.E. Class/Level : Class - 8 / Middle Edition : 2006 Subject : Social Sciences Categories : Textbook Pages : 0 Part of Series :An Introduction to Disaster Management Description: The book is strictly based on the syllabus of Disaster Management for Class 8. It offers a detailed information on the causes and effects of disasters and offers tips on reducing their impact and providing immediate response and relief. l Contains chapters on various Natural and Man-made Disasters with special focus on : — Earthquakes, Cyclones, Floods and Droughts. — Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Disasters. — Disasters India is vulnerable to, along with their maps. l Encourages students to play a vital role for a safer world and a safer tomorrow.

Search for the Dean of the Division of Social Sciences

The University of California, San Diego invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Division of Social Sciences. The Dean provides academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership to the Division of Social Sciences and promotes excellence in all aspects of the Division’s research, teaching, and service missions. As a key member of the University’s leadership, the Dean reports directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and represents the Division at the campus, local, state and national levels.

Reference Assistance for Humanities and Social Sciences

Reference Assistance for Humanities and Social Sciences

Arts, Psychology and Social Sciences

The ancient Egyptian practice of documenting daily life, motivations and religious beliefs paved the way for the current study of Arts, Psychology and Social Sciences.

At Swinburne, our courses dig deeper into human behaviour, and explore external influences (arts, media, politics and group dynamics).

It’s a fast-growing and valued field of study that can lead to an enriching career. And not only will you learn to understand people and modern life – you may even make history yourself.

Dr. Ahmed Al Eisa (center frame) and Prince Sultan ibn Salman (to his right)

In a world that seems to be falling apart, a new beacon of hope is emerging from the chaos in the Middle East. As military "victories" continue to evaporate in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, there is one place where Arab and American relations are growing stronger every day. In the heart of the Arabian Desert, there is a small school where a path to liberation is opening up before us all. Quiet victories are being recorded daily in the minds of Middle Eastern students working in the cross-cultural classrooms of Al Yamamah College in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

International Bachelor of Social Sciences

As of September 1, 2005, Roskilde University (RU) offers an English bachelor degree in social sciences, International Bachelor of Social Sciences. In September 2008 RU will follow it up with several master degrees – also in English.

Purpose of International Bachelor of Social Sciences

The purpose of International Bachelor of Social Sciences is to provide students with broad knowledge of social sciences and give them an opportunity to explore and understand social problems. Students also work with subjects such as economics, political science, sociology, and planning, spatiality and resources.

The bachelor degree starts with a two-year basic studies programme as an introduction to each of the disciplines Political Science, Sociology, Economics, and Planning, Spatiality and Resources. During this two-year study programme the students may start focusing on certain subjects of interest within the social sciences and the students may choose freely between various advanced and interdisciplinary courses within each discipline or combinations of disciplines.

The two-year study programme contains four compulsory projects in the form of group work. The project topics are chosen by the groups themselves. This problem-oriented project work makes out 50 % of the two-year study programme. Please note that interdisciplinary studies are considered very important for the study programme.

As a supplement, the two-year study programme also offers courses in philosophy of science, methodology and statistics.

After this two-year study programme the students can complete the third year of their bachelor degree by choosing freely between most of the subjects offered at RU. Among these subjects are:

- business economics

- public administration

- geography

- international development studies

- technological socio-economic planning and

- communication.

For more information about the three years of the bachelor programme see below.

CHE Research Ranking: Sociology / Social Science

At which universities do academics find the best conditions for research? The new 2007 CHE Research Ranking revises its rating of six of the 16 subjects. Includes: Results for sociology/social science.

Six faculties that appeared in the last research ranking in 2002 again figure amongst the universities strong in sociology and social science research - the HU Berlin plus the universities of Bielefeld, Frankfurt a.M., Freiburg, Göttingen and Cologne. The University of Trier only managed two of the six possible top positions, so it no longer appears amongst the leaders. Of the universities with a good reputation amongst the subject's professors, the University of Mannheim and the LMU Munich did not make the leading research group, as they each only secured two top rankings (of the three required).

Ethnological / Ethnographical Methods

Ethnological / Ethnographical Methods

Welcome to the Department of Social Sciences

Our department houses the disciplines of geography, history, philosophy, and political science. Undergraduate students can pursue a variety of degrees or minors; we also offer two graduate programs.

Social Sciences student Chris Hunter produced this version of the famous painting with Social Sciences faculty faces inserted. See how many you can identify!

Behavioral and Social Sciences

This department offers a variety of social sciences courses for students working on 2 year programs and for those who plan to transfer to 4 year institutions. There are courses available in anthropology, college assessment, early childhood training, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

The department is also participating in the state-wide 1997/99 Curriculum Improvement Project in Psychology and Sociology.

Table One: Overview of UK-domiciled masters graduates in social science subjects from 2004

Subjects studied

The most popular subjects for masters-level social science study in 2004 were law (17.1%), politics (14.6%), human resource management (12.0%) and social work (11.0%). In addition, a number of other subjects were popular, including

• Economics
• Sociology
• Social policy
• Geography
• Finance
• Marketing
• Anthropology
• Travel and tourism

Survey response

68.2% of masters graduates in social science subjects from 2004 were working in the UK 6 months after graduating, and a further 9.4% were combining work and study. (See Figure One). 7.7% had gone on to UK-based further study alone, with politics, sociology and law particularly popular masters subjects for this group. 4.7% of social science graduates from 2004 were unemployed six months after graduating.

Figure One: Survey responses of UK-domiciled masters graduates in social sciences in 2004

Types of work

4,380 UK-domiciled social science masters graduate respondents from 2004 were working six months after graduating.

A quarter, 24.9%, were working as managers six months after completing their degree, (see Table Two), whilst 13.3% were in social work, or related welfare positions. 6.1% were employed as accountants, actuaries or related posts, and 5.4% as human resources officers. 5.5% had gone into education, and 5.2% were working as legal professionals.

Occupation	Number of graduates	% of working graduates cohort
Senior managers	70	1.6%
Functional managers	440	10.0%
Health and social services managers	130	2.9%
Other managers	450	10.3%
Accountants, management consultants, actuaries	265	6.1%
Personnel and industrial relations officers	240	5.4%
Other business and finance professionals	235	5.3%
Social workers and associated professionals	435	9.9%
Other social and welfare professionals	150	3.4%
Researchers in social sciences and unspecified disciplines	225	5.2%
Marketing, sales and advertising professionals	170	3.8%
Health professionals and associate professionals	140	3.2%
Education professionals	240	5.5%
Legal professionals	225	5.2%
Other professionals	335	7.7%
Numerical clerks and cashiers	75	1.8%
Other clerical and secretarial occupations	330	7.5%
Other occupations	225	5.1%

Table Two: Types of work of UK-domiciled masters degree graduates from 2004 in social science subjects working in the UK six months after graduation.

Further information

• What do graduates do? - destinations of undergraduates
• What do social science doctoral graduates do? - destinations of PhD graduates in social sciences who graduated in 2004
• What did social science masters graduates from 2003 do? - destinations for last year's graduates (including business studies)

Other subjects

• Arts and humanities
• Biological sciences
• Biomedical sciences
• Business and management
• Physical sciences, engineering and IT

Courses in BA in Multidisciplinary Social Sciences (with a Certificate in Human Services)

After entering the program, students fulfill the Certificate and Major requirements utilizing TWU courses. We recommend students take the first Leading Courses, Introduction to Sociology, at an early point in the program. This course may be transferred in from earlier studies or taken at any time with TWU on-line or through an occasional face-to-face offering at the Bellingham campus. The other Leading Course, Lifelong Learning Strategies, is designed for all learners and will be effective in setting a strong foundation for the Adult Degree Completion Program. It, too, is offered many times during the year.

The practicum, which is fulfilled in the workplace, is a distinctive feature of the program and helps students apply the theory courses to real world settings. The practicum courses also relate directly to the Research Methods and Senior Thesis classes. Together, these courses serve as a practical thread that will provide the student with relevant skill training and theoretical application.

Leading Courses
UNIV 301-Lifelong Learning Strategies (2 sem. hrs.)

Designed to prepare the adult learner for personal learning success for life, this course is essential also for becoming familiar with the Bellingham instructional format. Contents include: building a personal knowledge profile, theories of adult development and personal learning styles, advanced learning competencies, researching and writing skills (use of APA style) and internship development.
SOCIOLOGY 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 sem. hrs.)

An introduction to the major concepts, theories, and procedures of sociological inquiry. This course broadly examines the foundations of sociology, social inequality, social institutions, and social change. Students learn about the systematic study of human society and its application in everyday life.
Certificates in Human Services or Social Services:

Nine specified courses in the degree program constitute the Human Services Certificate issued to the student at the completion of the entire program.

(Note 7 Week Courses may not be offered in the exact order in which they appear below.)
Module 1:
First 7 Week Course
Sociology 201 Introduction to Human Services (3 sem. hrs.)

An examination of the basic philosophies and social influences which underlie the helping professions and a brief review of the history of professional services workers.
Second 7 Week Course
Sociology 400 Critical Issues in Human Services (3 sem. hrs.)

This seminar explores critical issues which occur across the helping professions. Basic questions concerning human nature and the influence of society are examined.
Concurrent with First and Second 7 Week Course
Sociology 320 Human Services Field Placement (3 sem. hrs.)

A supervised practical experience with a community or social agency related to the student's interest and /or future plans. Readings, written assignments and group meetings help students reflect on and integrate knowledge with practical experience.
Module 2:
First 7 Week Course
Sociology 221 Marriage and Family (3 sem. hrs.)

A course designed from the viewpoint of a young adult considering basic patterns of dating, courtship, marriage and family relationships. Class discussions and lectures emphasize issues relative to successful relationships within the family.
Second 7 Week Course
Sociology 252 Contemporary Social Issues (3 sem. hrs.)

An examination of the complex nature of issues confronting individuals groups and society at large. An examination of the various situations which produce these issues, the social symptoms that result and an evaluation of possible solutions to social problems.
Concurrent with First and Second 7 Week Course
Psychology 322 Research Methods (3 sem. hrs.)

Issues and methods related to the conduct and analysis of psychological research. Internal and external validity, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, research ethics, and analysis of variance. Projects involve both library and emperical research components.
Module 3:
First 7 Week Course
Sociology 390 Selected Issues in Sociology (3 sem. hrs.)

An examination of the ideas of a particular theorist, school of thought or conflicting theories within the behavioral sciences; or an examination of particular sociological issues from a theoretical or empirical perspective.
Second 7 Week Course
Sociology 355 Community Development (3 sem. hrs.)

The goal of this course is to clarify thinking about the use of the term 'community,' to explore the role of community in contemporary society, and to consider societal and cultural factors that either promote or undermine the building of community.
Concurrent with First and Second 7 Week Course
Sociology 411 Human Services Field Placement (3 sem. hrs.)

Supervised field placement in an approved social services setting.
Module 4:
First 7 Week Course
Psychology 340 Interpersonal and Helping skills (3 sem. hrs.)

Skills for developing helping relations from a Christian perspective. A problem-management approach to helping: helping theory and skills practice.
Second 7 Week Course
Religious Studies 340 Current Issues in Biblical Theology (3 sem. hrs.)

An examination of the topics currently being discussed in biblical theology, such as the possibility and methodology of a biblical theology, apocalyptic and eschatology, covenant and election, redemption and freedom, worship, church, the righteousness of God, history, society, law and gospel, faith, canon, life and death, suffering, creation, atonement and reconciliation, sin and guilt, wisdom, and worldview.
Concurrent with First and Second 7 Week Course
Psychology 390 Special Topics in Psychology (3 sem. hrs.)

Supervised psychology practicum/field placement in an approved helping profession setting.
Module 5:
First 7 Week Course
Psychology 331 Theories of Counseling (3 sem. hrs.)

A survey of selected theories of counseling and psychotherapy; their theoretical base, view of the nature of the person, key concepts, goals, roles of therapist and client, techniques and overall effectiveness.
Second 7 Week Course
Psychology 440 Psychology of Religion (3 sem. hrs.)

An application of the tools of empirical psychology to the study of the development and function of religious experience. An analysis of the role of religious experience in the human personality. Specific religious experiences (e.g. conversion, prayer, glossolalia, miracles) are examined with a view to understanding their function in the normal individual.
Concurrent with First and Second 7 Week Course
Sociology 420 Human Services Field Placement (3 sem. hrs.)

Supervised field placement in an approved social services setting.
Module 6:
First 7 Week Course
Psychology 342 Psychology of Adolescence (3 sem. hrs.)

The physical and psychological processes that take place during adolescence. Issues of identity formation, moral development, physical development, changes in family relationships and development of independence, sexuality in adolescence, a perspective on peer relationships and pressures and anticipation of vocation preparation.
Second 7 Week Course
Psychology 330 Leadership in Organization and Small Groups (3 sem. hrs.)

Comprehensive understanding of leadership. Theories, models, facets of leadership and characteristics of effective leaders. Leadership development and current issues.
Concurrent with First and Second 7 Week Course
Psychology 497 Senior Thesis (3 sem. hrs.)

Under the supervision of the departmental faculty, students continue to conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic.
Mini Final Module: Capstone Course
Psychology 490 Personhood: An Interdisciplinary Examination of the Individual (3 sem. hrs.)

A consideration of the function of worldviews, the meaning of a Christian worldview, and the implications of a Christian worldview for the understanding of persons and their role in modern society. Inasmuch as contemporary worldviews have been shaped by historical influences from philosophy and religion, an interdisciplinary approach is taken.

Social Science Building

City's new Social Science Building is located on St John Street, opposite College Building. The building houses:

* Department of Economics
* Department of International Politics
* Department of Language and Communication Science
* Department of Psychology
* Department of Sociology