Foundation Course – Part I – Revised FYBFM Syllabus 2016
Modules at a Glance
| Sr. No. | Modules | No. of Lectures |
| 1 | Overview of Indian Society | 05 |
| 2 | Concept of Disparity- 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Concept of Disparity-2 | 10 |
| 4 | The Indian Constitution | 10 |
| 5 | Significant Aspects of Political Processes | 10 |
| Total | 45 |
Foundation Course – Part I – Syllabus Overview
| Sr. No. | Modules / Units |
| 1 | Overview of Indian Society |
| 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 | |
| 2 | Concept of Disparity- 1 |
| 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 | |
| 3 | Concept of Disparity- 2 |
| 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 | |
| 4 | The Indian Constitution |
| 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 | |
| 5 | Significant Aspects of Political Processes |
| 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 |
Reference books for subject: Foundation Course – Part I
| Foundation Course – Commercial Environment – Part I : ~ |
| • Social and Economic Problems in India, Naseem Azad, R Gupta Pub ( 2011) • Indian Society and Culture, Vinita Padey, Rawat Pub (2016) • Social Problems in India, Ram Ahuja, Rawat Pub (2014) • Faces of Feminine in Ancient , medivial and Modern India, Mandakranta Bose Oxford University Press • National Humana rights commission- disability Manual • Rural, Urban Migration : Trends, challenges & Strategies, S Rajagopalan, ICFAI- 2012 • Regional Inequilities in India Bhat L SSSRD- New Delhi • Urbanisation in India: Challenges, Opportunities & the way forward, I J Ahluwalia, Ravi Kanbur, P K Mohanty, SAGE Pub ( 2014) • The Constitution of India, P M Bakshi 2011 • The Problems of Linguistic States in India, Krishna Kodesia Sterling Pub • Politics in India: structure, Process and Policy SubrataMitra, Rouutlege Pub • Politics in India, Rajani Kothari, Orient Blackswan • Problems of Communilism in india, Ravindra Kumar Mittal Pub Combating communalism in India: Key to National Integration, KawalKishor Bhardwaj, Mittal Pub |
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