M.A. (Gandhian Studies)

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

Papers I

Title: Research Methodology (Compulsory)

Unit I

Philosophy of Social Sciences
Approaches to Social Sciences Research: Quantitative and Qualitative
Inter-disciplinary Research in Social Sciences: Rationale and Approaches
Selection and Formulation of Research Problem under Quantitative and Qualitative research approach
Research Synopsis: Concept, Format and Writing

II

Hypothesis: Concepts, Types, Features and Testing
Sampling: Concepts, types, size, Sampling error
Triangulation: Concept, Rationale and Process
Meta-Analysis: Concept, Rationale and Process

III

Methods of Data Collection: Observations, Questionnaire and Interview
Secondary Data-Document: Analysis
Data Processing and Analysis, including the Application of Computers
Report and Thesis Writing

IV

An Approach to the Study of Gandhi
Research in Peace & Conflict Resolution
Research in Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Institutions
Gandhian Blue Print for Social Research

Paper II

Gandhi’s Social, Political and Economic Thought (Compulsory)

Unit I

i. Fundamentals of Gandhi’s Social and Political Thought.
ii. Gandhi’s Views on Truth and Non-violence and their Relevance and Significance.
iii. Gandhi’s views on the Relationship between ‘Ends and Means’: their Relevance in Today’s Politics and our day-to-day life.
iv. Satyagraha as an Art and a Science, Satyagraha and Passive Resistance.
v. Gandhi’s Perception of Religion in Politics: Spiritualization of Politics.

II

vi. Gandhi’s Views on Ideal Society, State and Democracy, Human Rights & Duties.
vii. Gandhi on Grass-Root Democracy (Panchayat Raj) in India.
viii. Gandhi’s Approach to the upliftment of Children & Women, his opposition to Dowry System, Child marriage and Pardah System.
ix. Gandhi’s Approach to Prohibition and Communal Harmony.
x. Gandhi’s views on Untouchability, Caste and Varna System and their Relevance.

III

xi Fundamental Principles of Gandhi’s Economic Thought and their Relevance in the days of Globalization.
xii. Gandhi’s Views on Sarvodaya and their Significance.
xiii Gandhi’s Views on Machinery: Myth or Reality, Industrial Civilization, Technology and their Contemporary Relevance.

IV

xiv Gandhi’s approach to eradicating Poverty, Inequality, Unemployment and views on Constructive Programme and Sustainable Development
xv Swadeshi: Dimensions and Contemporary Relevance. Scope and Significance under Liberalization and Globalization, Khadi as a Symbol of Unity, Livery and Pride.
xvi Gandhi’s Theory of Trusteeship: Its Relevance and Viability in the present times. Labour and Capital Relations.

Paper III

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (Option-I)

Unit I

i. Meaning, Concept and Theories of Peace.
ii. Culture of Peace: Role of Ethics and Virtues.
iii. Universal Values.
iv Role and significance of Attitude and Behaviour

II

iv. Peace Movements and Peace Organizations with special reference to Pacifism, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America, NGOs in India, the Non-aligned Movement; Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and various activists group.
v. Preservation of Ecology and Environment. Degradation of Environment: A Threat to Peace.

III

vi. Causes & Forms of Violence. Types and Causes of Conflicts.
vii. Regional Conflicts: Some select issues & usual methods of Pacific Settlement; Violence versus Non-violence as methods of Conflict Resolution.
viii. Some Select types of Conflicts in Indian Society and their Peaceful Resolution

IV

ix. Gandhian Approach to International Peace & Conflict Resolution.
x. Satyagraha as a technique of Conflict Resolution.
xi. Indo-Pak Relations: The Problem and Solution
xii. Methods of Accelerated Social Change and Sustainable Development: the Gandhian Approach.

Paper-III

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in India (Option-ii)

Unit I

i. Concept and Approaches of Rural Development.
ii. Rural Development during British Rule.
iii. Evolution of Rural Local Self Government in India since 1882.

II

iv. Rural Development in India after Independence - Phases, Programme & Strategies: Community Development Programme 1952. Green Revolution, I&II, Integrated Rural Development.
v. The genesis of Panchayati Raj in India. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report 1957Asoka Mehta Committee Report

III

vi. Issues in Rural Development
vii. Sustainable Development
viii. Panchayati Raj Institution Gram Sabha. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad

IV

ix. Gandhian Approaches to Rural Development & Panchayati Raj.
x. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 and Its Impact.
xi. Rural-Urban Relation.

Sem. II

Dissertation

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