On 21st June, 2021, the Department of Sociology organised a Webinar on “Towards the ‘Sociology of Environment’ – A New Field of Enquiry”. Prof. (Dr) Amites Mukhopadhyay, Department of Sociology, Jadavpur University was invited to speak on this subject. Prof. Mukhopadhyay gave a detailed description on the development of this sub discipline, Sociology of Environment, and spoke in length how this specialised field of enquiry emphasises upon the interrelationship and interaction between human beings and the natural environment. He explained the relevance as well as the importance of studying and understanding the environment to enable human beings to act and react responsibly.
Prof Mukhopadhyay also touched upon the growing environmental concerns worldwide and suggested ways and methods that we as responsible citizens should incorporate in our lives. This was followed by a question answer round where the students asked questions dealing with various environmental issues and global concerns. Our speaker made sure each question was answered with facts and figures along with suitable examples.
Overall it was an extremely interesting and enriching experience that benefitted teachers, guests as well as students who attended the Webinar.
Name of the Activity: National Seminar on India’s Domestic Imperatives and Diplomatic Engagements in Context of the Recent India-Bangladesh and India-Pakistan Relations Organising Department: Political Science in collaboration with Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies (IAAPS) and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Type of Activity: Academic Seminar Date/ Duration of Activity (from-to): …
On 30th September 2016, Friday, Bulls Eye – the Stock Market Collective of BESC organised a seminar on ‘Your Guide to Stock Market Investment’ – with India Infoline. A large number of Bulls Eye members along with students from Commerce Plus attended the session with high enthusiasm even though it was a holiday.
Karsan Ghavri opening India’s bowling attack with Kapil Dev, was once a regular feature in the Test cricketing circuit. Known equally for his near lethal deliveries, handsome looks, congenial nature and sportsmanship, it was natural that the students would give him a rousing welcome, and they did, when he visited the Bhawanipur Education Society College …
The theme of the seminar was to explore the myriad lives experiences of our everyday lives that constitute the social reality. The seminar constituted special lectures relevant to the theme by esteemed academicans, followed by paper presentations by students, research scholars and faculty members across different colleges and universities. The seminar opened with an inaugural …
Sociology of Environment: New field of Enquiry
On 21st June, 2021, the Department of Sociology organised a Webinar on “Towards the ‘Sociology of Environment’ – A New Field of Enquiry”. Prof. (Dr) Amites Mukhopadhyay, Department of Sociology, Jadavpur University was invited to speak on this subject. Prof. Mukhopadhyay gave a detailed description on the development of this sub discipline, Sociology of Environment, and spoke in length how this specialised field of enquiry emphasises upon the interrelationship and interaction between human beings and the natural environment. He explained the relevance as well as the importance of studying and understanding the environment to enable human beings to act and react responsibly.
Prof Mukhopadhyay also touched upon the growing environmental concerns worldwide and suggested ways and methods that we as responsible citizens should incorporate in our lives. This was followed by a question answer round where the students asked questions dealing with various environmental issues and global concerns. Our speaker made sure each question was answered with facts and figures along with suitable examples.
Overall it was an extremely interesting and enriching experience that benefitted teachers, guests as well as students who attended the Webinar.
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