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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Gandhi's Social Thought Course is a massive open online course that discusses Mahatma Gandhi's critical viewpoints on tradition, modernity, and the development of humans in general. The course showcases Gandhi's views on social change and social empowerment that have great potential to transform the world.

Gandhi's Social Thought Certification Course is a 4 credit course taught over 12 weeks and coordinated by By Dr. Rukshana Zaman of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught at the postgraduate level by experts who deliver content through informative video lectures.

Gandhi's Social Thought Online Course is a course offered by Swayam that discusses various dimensions of Gandhi's thoughts on language, education, nature, and environment. It attempts to gain valuable insights to students pursuing their studies in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Highlights

  • Postgraduate level
  • 12 weeks duration
  • 4 credits
  • Video lectures by experts
  • Suggested readings
  • Knowledge of Gandhian thoughts

Programme Offerings

  • 12 weeks
  • 4 Credits
  • 16 Units
  • video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of political science

After completing the Gandhi's Social Thought course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

  • Gandhi's views on social systems
  • Gandhi's critique of modernity
  • Factors affecting religious harmony
  • Gandhi's views on women, children, and youth
  • Gandhi's views on depressed classes
  • Gandhi's ideas on social empowerment
  • Gandhi's views on health and education
  • Gandhi's views on nature and the environment

Admission Details

Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Gandhi's Social Thought Certification Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview

Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option on the top right side corner of the page.

Step 3: On the opening page, create a new account by entering your username, password and email id.

Step 4: You will get a verification code on the registered email address.

Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.

The Syllabus

  • Unit-1 - Gandhi’s Views on Social Change
  • Unit-2 - Critique of Indian Social Order
  • Unit-3 - Varnashrama Dharma
  • Unit-4 - Critique of Modernity

  • Unit-5 - Hindu-Muslim Amity
  • Unit-6 - Communalism
  • Unit-7 - Reforms in Religions
  • Unit-8 - Truth is God

  • Unit-9 - Gandhi’s Views on Women
  • Unit-10 - Gandhi’s Views on Depressed Classes
  • Unit-11 - Gandhi’s Views on Children and Youth
  • Unit-12 - Gandhi’s Views on Labour

  • Unit-13 - Gandhi’s Views on Health
  • Unit-14 - Gandhi’s Views on Education
  • Unit-15 - Gandhi’s Views on Language
  • Unit-16 - Gandhi’s Views on Nature and Environment

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IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the total duration of Gandhi's Social Thought course?

The total duration of Gandhi's Social Thought course is 12 weeks.

2: Is Gandhi's Social Thought course a graduate-level course?

No, the online course is a post-graduate level course.

3: Which university is offering Gandhi's Social Thought online course?

The Gandhi's Social Thought course is offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

4: How many credits do the Gandhi's Social Thought online course provide?

The online certification course offers 4 credits in total.

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