Description

Foundation Course – I

 

FYBCOM Semester  I

 

Syllabus

 

Unit – 1 : Overview of Indian Society (5 Lec.)
Understand the multi-cultural diversity of Indian society through its demographic composition: population distribution according to religion, caste, and gender;
Appreciate the concept of linguistic diversity in relation to the Indian situation;
Understand regional variations according to rural, urban and tribal characteristics;
Understanding the concept of diversity as difference.

Unit – 2 : Concept of Disparity – 1 (10 Lec.)
Understand the concept of disparity as arising out of stratification and inequality;
Explore the disparities arising out of gender with special reference to violence against women, female foeticide (declining sex ratio), and portrayal of women in media;
Appreciate the inequalities faced by people with disabilities and understand the issues of people with physical and mental disabilities.

Unit – 3 : Concept of Disparity – 2 (10 Lec.)
Examine inequalities manifested due to the caste system and inter-group conflicts arising thereof;
Understand inter-group conflicts arising out of communalism;
Examine the causes and effects of conflicts arising out of regionalism and linguistic differences.

Unit – 4 : The Indian Constitution (10 Lec.)
Philosophy of the Constitution as set out in the Preamble;
The structure of the Constitution – the Preamble, Main Body and Schedules;
Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizen; tolerance, peace and communal harmony as crucial values in strengthening the social fabric of Indian society;
Basic features of the Constitution.

Unit – 5 : Significant Aspects of Political Processes (10 Lec.)
The party system in Indian politics;
Local self-government in urban and rural areas;
The 73rd and 74th Amendments and their implications for inclusive politics;
Role and significance of women in politics.

Topics for Project Guidance : Growing Social Problems in India
♦ Substance abuse – impact on youth & challenges for the future
♦ HIV/AIDS – awareness, prevention, treatment and services
♦ Problems of the elderly – causes, implications and response
♦ Issue of child labour – magnitude, causes, effects and response
♦ Child abuse – effects and ways to prevent
♦ Trafficking of women – causes, effects and response
Note : Out of the 45 lectures allotted for 5 units for Semester I, about 15 lectures may be allotted for project guidance.