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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Introduction to Political Theory by SWAYAM is spread across 12-weeks of learning. Learners will understand the concepts behind politics through theories and environmental studies. They will be able to comprehend the political ideologies that support society and are empowered to voice their independent opinions on democracy and politics.

Set at an undergraduate level of study, the Introduction to Political Theory certification syllabus explores concepts of equality, justice, liberty, and freedom in a country. Once students complete the learning module for the week, they can progress to the next topic. Students will receive book references to go through when in doubt.

Developed by IIT Guwahati, this introductory course is open for all students involved in engineering, social sciences, and humanities subjects. Professor Mithilesh Kumar instructs online training. Candidates can avail themselves of the Introduction to Political Theory certification by fulfilling the criteria mentioned for the course. Post-completion, the e-certificate will be sent to the candidate’s registered email address.

The Highlights

Assignments
Free learning
Category- Humanities & Social Sciences
Ongoing course
Training type- Elective
Online training
NPTEL and Swayam’s e-verified certificate
Twelve-week program
Final proctored examination
Undergraduate -level course

Programme Offerings

assignments
online learning
E-certificate
12-week program
Ongoing course
Final Exam
Postgraduate/Undergraduate level training
Elective curriculum
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Guwahati (IITG)

The Introduction to Political Theory program can be audited for free. Interested students can apply for the certificate by paying an exam fee of Rs 1000 and writing the test. Further details on the course fee structure are explained below.

Introduction to Political Theory fee structure

Online course details	Fees
Course material	Free
Final exam fee	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

Furthermore, students must complete all the in-course assignments and register for the proctored test held towards the end of the course. The final score will be calculated by adding the marks secured in both the program assignments (>/= 10/25) and proctored examination (>/= 30/75)

What you will learn

Knowledge of political science

Students will grasp the following concepts on completing the Introduction to Political Theory online course:

Politics and its theories
Political ideologies
Environmental ethics
Citizenship, equality, justice, and rights

Who it is for

The Introduction to Political Theory program is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing engineering, humanities, and social science subjects.

Admission Details

Step 1. The following link will direct you to the Introduction to Political Theory online course’s official page: Introduction to Political Theory - Course (nptel.ac.in)

Step 2. Click on the ‘Sign in/Register’ option.

Step 3. Use your Facebook/Google/Microsoft account to register for the course. You can also enter a mail ID of your choice.

Step 4. You will be redirected to create your learner profile. Fill in the necessary details such as your academic, contact, and qualification details to start learning.

Application Details

Joining the Introduction to Political Theory training requires applicants to sign in or register an account with SWAYAM using an account of their choice. They will need to enter their details and create a new username and password for the new account.

The Syllabus

Introduction & Liberty

Evaluation process

Students need to complete all the learning modules and submit all the assignments to conclude with the Introduction to Political Theory program. For the certificate exam, students need to register using a link that will be posted on the website. Candidates need to appear for the final test in-person at the allotted centers.

The final score for the certification eligibility is calculated by adding the assignment scores and final test marks. The total proctored exam scores will be converted to 75. The minimum criteria for the Introduction to Political Theory certification are as follows: Assignment score >/= 10/25 and Final Score >/= 30/75.

Instructors

IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I download the course videos?

No, the video tutorials can be viewed online only.

2: Under which subject category does this course fall?

The Introduction to Political Theory certification course is categorized as a humanities and social science subject of study.

3: Are there any prerequisites mentioned for the program?

The course does not cite any requisites on a candidate’s eligibility. However, the course is highly beneficial for engineering, humanities, and social science students.

4: Is this a free course?

Yes, candidates can enrol in the Introduction to Political Theory online course for free. For the certificate, students need to pay an examination fee and appear for the proctored test.

5: When does the course start?

To know when the course starts, visit the course’s official webpage.