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

Course Overview

Apart from learning about the Tribal Society in India, candidates will also be learning about the issue of their identity and the transitional tribal society in this Tribal Society programme. In this programme, there are four blocks, containing 16 units prepared by experts on the subjects. The total duration of the programme will be 16 weeks.

Block 1 discusses 'Introduction to Tribal Society and Culture'. It will try to highlight the tribal religions and social structures as well as their passage rituals, which are unique to each tribal group. 'Tribal Society in Transition' is in Block 2. It provides details on how India's tribal communities have been shifting from government to the economy to gender and class change within the tribal society. 'Tribal Identity and Ethnicity I and II' is explored in Block 3 and Block 4. The two blocks illustrate the idea of separation and disparity between the tribes and the modern world's tribal identity.

This Tribal Society programme discusses everything related to the tribal society of India. Candidates will be well aware about the problems experienced by them and will be ready to work for society.

The Highlights

Free online programme
16 weeks duration
Undergraduate level

Programme Offerings

video lectures
Assessment Test
online learning
Discussion Forums
Quiz
test

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

Candidates will learn about the tribal society in India and will be ready to work for them after the Tribal Society programme. The following are the learning outcomes:

Candidates will be learning about the tribal social systems, tribal and religions, Rites of passage, tribal language, art, culture and more.
They will get an in-depth understanding about the Tribal governance and polity, tribal economy, gender and class stratification in tribal society, intersection between gender, class and caste in relation to tribes, the concept of difference and inequality, ethnic relation, conflict and change, tribal identity in a modern world, structural conflict in sectors of tribal development, economic and social dimension, alienation and migration, employment trends among tribals in India, land, environment and sustainable livelihood.
They will get an understanding of every area in depth by candidates to become efficient social workers.

Who it is for

Social WorkerTeacherHistorianLibrarian

Application Details

Candidates can follow the given steps to apply for the Tribal Society programme.

Step 1: Click the link given below and visit the official website of Swayam. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou23_hs56/preview

Step 2: To enrol for the programme, candidates are required to register or sign in on Swayam.

Step 3: A “Join” button will be available on the website, click on that. It will lead to another page.

Step 4: It will be like a form to be filled. Fill all the blank with required details, and then click on save profile.

The Syllabus

Week 1: Unit 1: Tribal Social Systems
Week 2: Unit 2: Tribals and Religions
Week 3: Unit 3: Rites of Passage
Week 4: Unit 4: Tribal Language, Art and Culture

Week 5: Unit 1: Tribal Governance and Polity
Week 6: Unit 2: Tribal Economy
Week 7: Unit 3: Gender and Class Stratification in Tribal Society
Week 8: Unit 4: Intersection between Gender, Class and Caste in relation to Tribes

Week 9: Unit 1: Concept of Difference and Inequality
Week 10: Unit 2: Ethnic Relation, Conflict and Change
Week 11: Unit 3: Tribal Identity in a Modern World
Week 12: Unit 4: Structural Conflict in Sectors of Tribal Development

Week 13: Unit 1: Development and Progress: Economic and Social Dimension
Week 14: Unit 2: Alienation and Migration
Week 15: Unit 3: Employment trends among tribals in India
Week 16: Unit 4: Land, Environment and Sustainable Livelihood

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the programme fee?

The programme is provided for free. There will be no charge for learning.

2: What is the learning format followed?

This is an online programme. There will be video lectures and reading materials for learning. And candidates can clear their doubts through an online discussion forum.

3: Will I get university credit after completion?

Yes. Candidates will get a credit point of 4 from this programme.

4: Can I transfer the course credit?

Yes. Government has approved transferring credits from Swayam courses.

5: When can I start learning?

The schedule for the programme will be notified on the official website of Swayam.

6: Who will be teaching the course?

Dr. Soumya and Dr. Sayantani Guin will be coordinating the programme. Both the faculties are highly qualified and experienced.