Online Social Science Courses & Certifications

The Feminism: Concepts and Theories programme is a 12-week-long online course designed to explain notions related to feminism. During this course, you will examine the growth, journey and entire history of the feminist movement. You will develop a vision to look at the ‘emotion’ that is characterised as a one-dimensional movement. 

The Feminism: Concepts and Theories training by IIT Madras aims to explore the feminist theory through written works, ethnography and case studies. This programme will also describe how gender works as a strong force in the world. Development of feminism through the years will be discussed in great detail.

The last four weeks of the Feminism: Concepts and Theories certification course will include lectures from various experts. These people belong to multiple areas of expertise such as writing, filmmaking, painting, and individuals who deal with questions of gender in many ways. This e-learning course is brought to you by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

As a noble initiative by the Government of India to achieve access, quality, and equity in education policy, Swayam has brought the Twentieth-Century Fiction programme as an engaging and comprehensive course for English and Cultural Studies graduates and postgraduates. Throughout the course, learners will experience the best teaching-learning resources; even the less privileged can avail themselves online learning from top IIT Madras faculty in their own comfortable spaces.

Twentieth-Century Fiction certification syllabus has been distributed over twelve weeks where learners can learn at their pace and examine along with the faculty the interplay between imperialism, embodiment, identity, and other related issues and nineteenth-century and twentieth-century fiction, wherein they will read stories, poems, and more. A calculated and thorough study of selected literary texts and their corresponding cultural contexts will help learners draw a vivid picture whilst exhaustive learning of fiction, representation, and reality.

The course is highly interactive and falls ideal for Humanities and Social Sciences students as well. Moreover, as per the UGC (Credit Framework for online learning courses through SWAYAM) Regulation 2016, certain universities might even designate the course as one from which credits can be transferred to the academic record of students.

Contextualizing Gender Certification will analyze an outline not only of how the concept of gender has evolved and advanced over the last 50 years, but also of how ideas about gender are changing in complex ways and how they are reflective of the new ways of gender identification, contextualized meaning, and gender nonconformity. 

Contextualizing Gender Classes aim to introduce students to an interdisciplinary framework that enables them to explore and theorize the contextualized meaning and the intersectional nature of gender and culture. Gender is analyzed in a variety of ways, including as an institution, ideology, and process that organizes daily life.

All students get a Contextualizing Gender Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

he concepts covered in the MGPE-010: Conflict Management Transformation and Peace Building Certification are crucial for our complete knowledge of how to reduce the intensity and structures of conflicts and open up new channels for collaboration and compatibility.

We will attempt to learn the nuances of three general concepts in MGPE-010: Conflict Management Transformation and Peace Building Classes using both western and non-western theories, perspectives, and approaches.

The conflict analysis methods, important components in conflict analysis, and social and environmental dimensions of conflict are all covered in the MGPE-010: Conflict Management Transformation and Peace Building Certification Syllabus.

All students get an MGPE-010: Conflict Management Transformation and Peace Building Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India

The MGPE-011: Human Security Certification focuses on emphasising the difficulties that the field faces and how to get past them despite having a variety of backgrounds. This knowledge greatly increases the flexibility and viability of the conflict resolution process.

The human rights approach to development and security is discussed in MGPE-011: Human Security Classes along with how it is used to promote inclusive development.

The United Nations Development Programme's 1994 Human Development Report asserts that the best way to address the issue of global insecurity is to guarantee "freedom from want" and "freedom from dread" for all people. This argument is covered in the MGPE-011: Human Security Certification Syllabus.

All students get an MGPE-011: Human Security Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

The MGPE-012: Women and Peace (Elective Course) Certification educates students to the fundamental principles of every civilization and religion that men and women should have "a place of equality to enjoy nature and to protect the order of nature."

You will learn about women's positions in ancient, mediaeval, and modern periods of civilization in MGPE-012: Women and Peace (Elective Course) Courses. You will also engage in a conversation regarding how women are viewed in various cultures.

The MGPE-012: Women and Peace (Elective Course) Certification Syllabus focuses on the peace-building initiatives required to rebuild a society ripped apart by conflict. These concerns are explored in detail and have a significant impact on women.

All students get an MGPE-012: Women and Peace (Elective Course) Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Understanding how to conduct research in Gandhi and Peace Studies and related social science disciplines, as well as how to analyse, interpret, and make sense of the social world, are the main goals of the concepts covered in the MGPE-015 Introduction to Research Methods (Elective Course) Certification.

MGPE-015 Introduction to Research Methods (Elective Course) Classes cover the idea of study, which is directly related to human endeavour to comprehend his evolution, environment, and growth over the course of many eras of human history.

MGPE-015 Introduction to Research Methods (Elective Course) Certification Syllabus helps you comprehend how and why social scientists produce knowledge about the social environment. 

All students get an MGPE-015 Introduction to Research Methods (Elective Course) Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The course Reading Religious Conversion, served by edx aims to make us learn about the functions of religious communities. In this course, we will go through each section every week, starting from an introduction to the world of conversion. Women 's conversion, conversions between religions, what are the myths associated with conversions.

 All these will be covered under a time period of 12 weeks, where each pursuer needs to dedicate their 4-8 hours of every week to advance efficiently and quickly. You can also cap the timings according to your will and flexible time. Any graduate-level student or professional who has a clear knowledge and understanding of historical events can opt-in for this course. And after successful completion of the course, every student will receive an official certificate which will help to increase your job prospects. Certificates provided to the candidates will be signed by the instructors and there will be a logo of the institution.

The ‘Appreciating Linguistics: A typological approach’ online course is developed for the students to study the language forms and functions, the process of language acquisition, and the description of natural language. This course will focus on the different languages and their linguistic attributes along with the grammatical implications. This free online certification course is provided by the Swayam online portal in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).

The course instructor for this online program is Prof. Anindita Sahoo teaching linguistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The elective program for the undergraduate level students is categorized under the humanities and social sciences domain and enables the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts through the online classes aided by videos, lectures, and other online resources.

The ‘Appreciating Linguistics: A typological approach’ online certification course offers the students the course certification with credit points after successfully completing the program according to the qualifying standards.

Swayam’s Introduction to World Literature online course introduces its candidates to the vast world of writings, produced in various languages, cultural contexts, and nations. While the program doesn’t claim to cover all time periods and every single one of their literary traditions, it does aim to familiarise learners with the English Language’s representative texts, available today. This short, 12-week training belongs to the English Studies’ and ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ categories, set at the postgraduate level. 

An elective program, the Introduction to World Literature certification syllabus covers numerous vital learnings. These include classics such as Don Quixote, Beowulf, Indian literature from the likes of Tagore, Kamala Das, short stories, American literature like Toni Morrison, Alice Walker’s Everyday Use, critical theory, women writers, contemporary authors, and more. What’s more, IIT Madras’s renowned educator, Professor Merin Simi Raj, teaches this in-depth curriculum. 

Furthermore, the Introduction to World Literature program also furnishes course-end certificates to interested learners who sit for Swayam’s proctored exams. Upon clearing all the certification criteria and clearing the assessment, students can earn themselves an e-verifiable certificate to display their acquired knowledge in this subject.

Literary criticism is the analysis, study and interpretation of a literary text or school of thought. It is a medium for the critic to explain and defend her judgement and evaluation of a text and provide the readers with some relevant biographical and historical information. This enriches the reader’s understanding of a literary work and helps them appreciate it more. Literary Criticism (From Plato to Leavis) by Swayam is an attempt to provide students with an understanding of the subject by analysing some significant texts.

The Literary Criticism online course is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP). The training is designed by the accomplished faculty of IIT Madras. The course curriculum will take you on a journey through different literary works that have been studied and analysed for decades for their brilliance and relevance.

In addition, the Literary Criticism certification by Swayam includes a digital certificate verified by NPTEL at the end of the course for those who qualify for the certification exam. Candidates can verify their certification online.  The programme belongs to the English literature studies domain.

The Literature, Culture, and Media certification by Swayam is a part of the NPTEL scheme that provides free learning programmes for interested individuals. This course's curriculum aims to introduce participants to the intersections of literature, culture, and media through an interdisciplinary framework. Literature, culture, and media are responsible for generating new ideas and perspectives in the consumers and play a massive role in determining identities.

The Literature, Culture, and Media certification syllabus will touch upon and highlight some of the new forms of media that have reinvented and transformed the literary forms. Theoretical approaches and literary criticisms such as Marxism, Feminism, and Deconstruction will further explain some of the literary phenomenon and cultural aspects of popular culture.

Additionally, the Literature, Culture, and Media certification course by Swayam is suitable for all individuals interested in learning about the subject. No prior knowledge is required for enrollment. Further, the 12-week learning course falls under the Humanities and Social Science category.

Literature and Life Certification are designed and structured in such a way that it helps learners make sense of their own lives through the prism of literature and get a better understanding of the relation of literature to life.

A selection of essays, poems, plays, and short stories from British, American, and Indian literature will be examined in Literature and Life Classes in order to understand and appreciate the complex but fragile human relationships at various levels, including the individual, family, society, business, politics, etc.

All students get a Literature and Life Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Elements of Literature and Creative Communication Certification is ideal for those who are interested in tasting the nectar of literature. Because literature is directly related to life and keeping that broad vision in mind makes students aware of the finer sensibilities of human existence.

Elements of Literature and Creative Communication Classes intend to teach the students by introducing them to literature, which represents profound and beautiful expressions of mankind, we hope to help them better comprehend and enjoy life. It includes carefully chosen readings of drama, fiction, and poetry. 

All students get an Elements of Literature and Creative Communication Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Students who get this Shakespeare to Milton: A Study of British Literature Certification will have a comprehensive understanding of literature from the time of Shakespeare to the time of Milton, with a concentration on key ideas, theories, and research.

Students will become familiar with Shakespeare's era England through Shakespeare to Milton: A Study of British Literature Classes. You will gain a better understanding of the time period's social environment as well as the changes brought forth by Elizabeth's rule. 

Shakespeare to Milton: A Study of British Literature Certification Syllabus  has a special section on drama and censorship that reveals how many feathers were ruffled by the plays with reference to the monarchical issues of the time. 

All students get a Shakespeare to Milton: A Study of British Literature Certification by The English and Foreign Languages University (TEFLU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Introduction to Language and Linguistics certification course caters to B.Tech and master's students interested in linguistics, as well as PhD scholars seeking a fundamental grasp of the subject. Delving into language and linguistic analysis, participants acquire skills in phonology, morphology, IPA transcription, syntax tree creation, and parsing. 

The Introduction to Language and Linguistics certification by Swayam covers significant topics such as language scripts, linguistic areas, and dialects, making it a well-rounded exploration of linguistics. With industry backing from computational linguistics giants like Google and Microsoft, the course ensures practical relevance for those venturing into technology-driven linguistic applications.

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The Environmental & Resource Economics certification course delves into the relationship between economic activities and environmental sustainability. It explores concepts like national income's impact on welfare, sustainable development, and the consequences of economic growth on environmental degradation. Students learn about regulatory mechanisms for externalities, economic valuation of environmental assets, and optimal resource extraction strategies.

With relevance across industries like manufacturing, oil & gas, and mining, The Environmental & Resource Economics certification by Swayam  equips participants to address environmental challenges effectively. It offers insights into valuing environmental goods and services, navigating uncertainty in policy instruments, and promoting sustainable resource management.

The Applied Econometrics certification course is a 12-week duration programme. The certification course covers an extensive curriculum that covers instrumental variable (IV) estimation and two-stage least squares, simultaneous equations models, and others. The prerequisite for this course is the students must know inferential statistics and basic econometrics. 

This certification course can be pursued by anyone interested in data analysis. The Applied Econometrics certification by NPTEL is supported by banking, analytics, audit firms, and other industries. With the leading experts in the field, the students will gain hands-on training experience in data analysis and can apply it in real-world situations.   

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The course in BEDS-002: Socio - Psychological Basis highlights Socio - Psychological Basis of self-development at four levels. The initial and fundamental stage is the stage of Physical Development. Physical development gives structure, farm and actions to the human body and because of this physical development becomes the core of personality development. 

Emotional Development, Social Development, Intellectual Development and Spiritual Development are the other levels that all are based on Physical Development. Candidates taking BEDS-002: Socio - Psychological Basis Classes shall also highlight various factors responsible for growth, fundamental features of prenatal development, stages of functional development, physical development in various stages after birth, needs of the children and discuss the importance of education on physical development.

All students after carrying out the required projects and assignments get a BEDS-002: Socio - Psychological Basis  from the IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) New Delhi. 

Nationalism in India Certification explains the fact that nationalism both established and destroyed nations. The 19th and 20th century anti-colonial movements were inextricably related to the creation of India. It is crucial for the younger generations to comprehend why nationalism is still relevant today.

Nationalism in India Classes draws attention to the diversity of anti-colonial nationalisms that exist in India, including the Cambridge School, nationalists, Marxists, Subalterns, and Feminists, among others. 

Nationalism in India Certification Syllabus covers historical conceptions of nationalism in India as well as nationalist perspectives on colonialism and marxist theories of colonialism and liberation.

All students get a Nationalism in India Certification by Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Manipur under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.