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Programs in Humanities & Social Sciences
The "India: A Global Heritage" program, compiled by Symbiosis, is an enriching experience that showcases the fascinating world of India's rich diversity and cultural heritage. It presents the avid student with a cornucopia of Indian thought, philosophy, art, literature and economic ethos.
Duration of Module:
A semester would normally be for 6 months
2 lectures/day, 5 days a week, 10 lectures per week, so 60-80 lectures in 6-8 weeks.
Week 1: Historical Perspective of India
1) Ancient India
2) Medieval India
3) Modern India
Week 2: Social Framework of India
1) Gender studies
2) Tribal study
Week 3: Political System & Political Philosophy of India
1) Kautilya's Arthashastras
2) Ancient Political Thought
3) Medieval Political Thought
4) Philosophy of Modern and Recent Political Thought
5) Gandhian Movement
6) Philosophy & Features of the Indian Constitution
7) Panchayat Raj
Week 4: Indian Economic Environment
1) Economic History of India
2) The Co-operative Movement (Visit to Anand NDDB Amul, 3 nights & 2 Days)
3) Policy Framework & Planning
4) Indian Agriculture
5) Indian Industry
6) Social Science / Indian Economy & Culture
7) Indian Corporate Restructuring
8) Indian Labor & the changing role of Trade Unions
9) India's trade and trade related problems
10) India & International Institutions & Organizations - IMF, WORLD BANK, WTO, etc.
11) Functioning of Financial Markets
12) Positioning of India in the Global context
Week 5: Indian Literature, Film & Art, Folk Art, Music & Dance
Week 6: Submission of assignments:
Discussions & interactive sessions Module feedback Preparation time for assignments, Library work
The Modules encompass the following:
1. Lectures
2. Presentations
3. Case Analysis
4. Visits
5. Assignments
6. Handouts
The following visits can include a mix of:
1) Village Visit
2) Industrial Visit
3) Visit to a cottage & handicraft industry
4) Visit to world heritage monuments
5) Visit to cultural & architectural sites
6) Visit to village development projects
7) Visit to civic sites
Detailed module description, objectives & learning outcome are available on the website.
Tailor-made SIP can also be framed according to the requirements of the University or Visiting College.
Assessments: Will be ascertained as per University requirement. |
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