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

Course Overview

The BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online programme is a four-credit diploma-level course in the humanities and social sciences category. It is instructed by a public health professional and social worker, Dr G. Mahesh. The course is designed by experts and divided into three blocks, comprising a total of 14 units which will take 12 weeks to complete.

Moreover, the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India diploma course is structured to teach every aspect of the tribal population native to the south and central parts of India. Candidates will have robust knowledge about the distinctive characteristics and features involved in the practices, culture, beliefs, livelihood, social organisation, etc. of these tribals.

Swayam has ensured extraordinary study material by appointing national coordinators to verify the syllabus. With this assurance, the credits obtained in BSW-43:Tribals of South and Central India online training are entirely transferrable. They also have the same significance as any other four-credit university or college courses.

The Highlights

Core course
12-weeks duration
Lectures in English
Video Lectures
Study material
Discussion forum
Government of India initiative
Transferable credits
Four-credit course
Instructed by Dr G. Mahesh
Diploma-level course

Programme Offerings

free course
Diploma-level
video lectures
Instructed In English
Core course
Study material
four credits
Expert instructors

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of Anthropology

Students who complete the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India core course will have attained a thorough understanding of the following:

Tribals of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
Tribals of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Tribals in Pondicherry and Lakshadweep
Strait Island and the Great Andamanese
Onges of Little Andaman
Jarawas of middle and south Andaman
Sentinelese tribes of Sentinel Island and the Shompens of Great Nicobar
Tribals of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
Orissa, Gujarat, Jharkhand and their tribes
Tribals of Goa and Maharashtra
Tribals of West Bengal and Bihar

Who it is for

Social WorkerAnthropologistHistorian

Admission Details

Step 1. To join the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online programme, visit the official website of Swayam.

Step 2. Select the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to join the course.

Step3. Create an account by entering the username, password, and email ID. Select the ‘send verification code’ option.

Step 4. Once the candidate receives the verification code on their email ID, enter it in the bar and hit ‘Verify Code’.

Step 5. Finally, tap on the ‘Create’ option and join the course.

Application Details

Applying for the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India training is easy. Simply go to the official Swayam website, register to create an account, and join the course.

The Syllabus

Tribals of South India

Week 1 - Unit 1 : Tribals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Week 2 - Unit 2 : Tribals of Karnataka
Week 3 - Unit 3 : Tribals of Kerala
Week 4 - Unit 4 : Tribals of Tamil Nadu
Week 5 - Unit 5 : Tribals in Lakshadweep and Puducherry

Andaman and Nicobar Tribals

Week 6 - Unit 1 : Great Andamanese of Strait Island
Week 6 - Unit 2 : Onges of Little Andaman
Week 7 - Unit 3 : Jarawas of South and Middle Andaman
Week 7 - Unit 4 : Sentinelese of Sentinel Island
Week 8 - Unit 5 : Shompens of Great Nicobar

Tribals of Central India

Week 9 - Unit 1 : Tribals of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Week 10 - Unit 2 : Tribals of Gujarat, Jharkhand and Orissa
Week 11 - Unit 3 : Tribals of Goa and Maharashtra
Week 12 - Unit 4 : Tribals of Bihar and West Bengal

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this course have an instructor?

Yes, Dr G. Mahesh, who is an M.Phil. and PhD. holder in Social Medicine and Community Health from JNU instructs this course.

2: Why should I take this course?

The BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online training does not only teach candidates about various tribes in India but also focuses on imparting profound information about the diversity of the nation we live in.

3: Does this course provide any credits?

Yes, it does. Candidates will acquire four credits after completing this course.

4: This course falls under which category of study?

The BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online course falls under the humanities and social sciences category of study.

5: Is the course’s study material approved?

Yes, the Indira Gandhi National Open University has approved the study material for this course.