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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 course is about Environment sociology for knowing the relation between the environment and society. The duties and responsibilities of the citizen for controlling the dangerous phenomena in the environment that take place. The course impacts the core knowledge of the environment and its history to the students by delivering a learning experience for both practical and theoretical knowledge as well.

With the development and technological advancements in the world all through there is an utmost responsibility for every individual to safeguard the environment and fulfill their social responsibility for the environment. The future resources are the main reliable resources that make living possible for humankind. Therefore there is a need for social environmental study through which Swayam takes the part to deliver the course

Swayam is an online digital learning platform that is initiated by the government to improve and learn the skills for many streams online.

The Highlights

Course completion certificate
Recognized as a Swayam candidate
15 weeks course approximately
Online video lectures
Experienced professors
The practical and theoretical learning experience

Programme Offerings

online videos lectures
practice assessments
assignments
Online discussion forums
Course study materials
doubt resolution sessions

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	University of HyderabadSwayam

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate with any criteria are eligible to apply to the programme

Education

Candidates can be from any recognized institute or university to apply to the programme. But it is not mandatory. Therefore any candidate can apply to the course

Certification qualifying details

For getting the certificate there is an entrance exam for students to attend and get passed in the exam. The exam is for 100 marks and it is divided into two sessions. 30 marks for assignments submission and 70 marks for the end-semester examination

What you will learn

Knowledge of Sociology

Candidates will get impacted with concepts of:

Evaluate policies and practices concerning environmental governance and sustainable development
Differentiate between different paradigms and discourses on nature and its use by society
Explain the main concepts, theories, debates, and empirical practices on the interaction between environment and society
Appropriately apply different theories and methodologies of research in different contexts relevant to environment and sustainable development
Describe current theoretical and empirical debate on environmental governance and sustainable development

Who it is for

The course does not require any qualifications and any interested candidate can take this course.

Application Details

If the candidate wants admission for the course he/should follow:

Step-1: Candidate should visit the website of the programme using the following link

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_hs44/preview

Step-2: Candidate should log in or sign up to the website for the registration link to apply to the programme

Step-3: Candidate should click on the registration link and candidate can apply to the programme

Note: The course provider does not mention any registration link for the programme and candidate will be notified whenever the link is available

The Syllabus

Introductory module to Environmental Sociology Course;
Emergence of Environmental Sociology I – Sociology’s Response to Environmental Issues;
Emergence of Environmental Sociology II – Subject Matter and Recent Trends in Environmental Sociology

An Ecological Critique of Sociology
Paradigms and Perspectives in Environmental Sociology
New Directions in Environmental Sociology

Environment in Classical Sociological Tradition
Environmetnal Sociology in India

Introduction to Theoretical Approaches in Environmental Sociology
Realism vs. Constructivism Debate
The Environmental Discourse

Eco-Philosophies: Deep, Social and Feminist
Treadmill of Production
Ecological Modernisation Theory

Ecological Modernisation as Social Theory
The Risk Society Thesis
Living and Coping with World Risk Society

Environmentalism Around the World: Past and Present
Multiple Environmentalisms: Material and Post-material concerns

Contemporary Environmental Movements
Environmental Movements in Global and Local Perspectives

New Social Movements and the Environmental Concerns
Political Ecology and Environmental Movements

Environmentalism and Environmental Movement in India;
Ideological Trends in Indian Environmentalism

Environmental History: Concept, Themes and Issues
Environmental History of India

Resource, Property and Resource Governance Regimes
Governing Common Pool Resources
Collective Action for Governing the Commons: Theoretical Approaches

Governing Forests as Common Property
Governing Water as Common Property
Common Property Regimes in India

The Concept of Sustainability
Environment and Sustainable Development
Environmental Democracy and Climate Change

Environmental Justice;
Gender and Environmental Debate - I;
Gender and Environmental Debate – II (Feminist Political Ecology)

Instructors

University of Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the prerequisites for the programme?

There are no particular pre-requisites for the programme and everyone is eligible to apply for the course

2: Can I get a job guarantee through this course?

No, Swayam academy cannot give any type of job assistance training and job guarantee for the candidates. But candidates will acquire certain skills for getting the job

3: What is the nature of the course?

The course is a general concept that does not involve any type of technology and its applications. Candidates can have a great learning experience with the course

4: Will I get a certificate when I pay the fee and do not submit any assignments?

No, the Candidate should submit the assignments on time, attend the qualifying exam, and get passed, pay the fee to get the certificate.

5: What is the pattern of the qualifying exam?

The exam is of 100 marks where 30 marks from the submitted assignment and 70 marks from the end-semester examination and candidate should get qualifying marks to get the certificate

6: Can I get a fee refund if I am not interested in the course?

No, the candidate will not get the refund fee at any cost but he/she can deactivate the account if not interested

7: How can I communicate with the guide?

The programme introduced online discussion forums to the students so that they can clear the doubts from time to time.

8: Can I reschedule my exam if needed?

No, Candidate attend the exam once after the academy announces the date of the exam and every candidate should write the exam on the same day or slot-wise