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MGPE-007: Non-Violence Movements after Gandhi

By Dr. Ram Chandra   |   Indira Gandhi National Open University
Learners enrolled: 205
The aim of this course is to facilitate students to participate creatively in all aspects of peace studies, peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies. Understanding Gandhian approach to peace from the interdisciplinary perspective and comprehend Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, political, environmental, and development, related issues. To provide opportunities to the learners for higher studies in the area of theoretical and applied Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management, and Social Regeneration.
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points : 4
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 01 Feb 2022
End Date :
Enrollment Ends : 15 Mar 2022
Exam Date :

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Course layout

BLOCK-I - INTRODUCTION TO NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS

Unit-1 - Post-Gandhian Scenario

Unit-2 - Leadership and Organisational Patterns

Unit-3 - Dynamics, Strategies and Outcomes

Unit-4 - Social and Ecological Issues


BLOCK-II - RE-ARTICULATION OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

Unit-5 - Bhoodan Movement

Unit-6 - Total Revolution

Unit-7 - Prohibition Movements

Unit-8 - Farmers’ Movements


BLOCK-III - ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS

Unit-9 - Chipko Movement

Unit-10 - Narmada Bachao Andolan/Tehri Dam

Unit-11 - Silent Valley

Unit-12 - Water Conservation Movement 30


BLOCK-IV - GLOBAL NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS

Unit-13 - Civil Rights Movements in the United States

Unit-14 - Green Peace Movements in Europe

Unit-15 - Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa

Unit-16 - Solidarity Movement in Poland


Instructor bio

Dr. Ram Chandra

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Dr. Ram Chandra is assistant Professor in Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), IGNOU New Delhi. He has done M.A. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, M Phil. from MDS University Ajmer, LL.B. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur and Ph.D. from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. He also acquired 03 PG Diploma. Before joining Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), he worked as Assistant Professor and Principal with Baori Mahavidhalya, Baori, Jodhpur for three years. He also worked as Guest faculty with Department of Political Science, Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur for five years. His publications include one book and several research papers, articles which have been published in national and international journals.


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