Foundation Course – Part I – Revised FYBBI Syllabus 2016
Modules at a Glance
| Sr. No. | Modules | No. of Lectures |
| 1 | Overview of Indian Society | 05 |
| 2 | Concept of Disparity? 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Concept of Disparity?2 | 10 |
| 4 | The Indian Constitution | 10 |
| 5 | Significant Aspects of Political Processes | 10 |
| Total | 45 | |
Foundation Course – Part I – Syllabus Overview
| Sr. No. | Modules / Units |
| 1 | Overview of Indian Society |
| Understand the multi-cultural diversity of Indian society through its demographic composition: population distribution according to religion, caste, and gender; Appreciate the concept of linguistic diversity in relation to the Indian situation; Understand regional variations according to rural, urban and tribal characteristics; Understanding the concept of diversity as difference | |
| 2 | Concept of Disparity? 1 |
| Understand the concept of disparity as arising out of stratification and inequality;
Explore the disparities arising out of gender with special reference to violence against women, female foeticide (declining sex ratio), and portrayal of women in media;Appreciate the inequalities faced by people with disabilities and understand the issues of people with physical and mental disabilities |
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| 3 | Concept of Disparity?2 |
| Examine inequalities manifested due to the caste system and inter-group conflicts arising thereof; Understand inter-group conflicts arising out of communalism; Examine the causes and effects of conflicts arising out of regionalism and linguistic differences | |
| 4 | The Indian Constitution |
| Philosophy of the Constitution as set out in the Preamble; The structure of the Constitution-the Preamble, Main Body and Schedules; Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizen; tolerance, peace and communal harmony as crucial values in strengthening the social fabric of Indian society; Basic features of the Constitution | |
| 5 | Significant Aspects of Political Processes |
| The party system in Indian politics; Local self-government in urban and rural areas; the 73rd and 74th Amendments and their implications for inclusive politics; Role and significance of women in politics |
Reference books for subject: Foundation Course – Part I
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