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Sr.Secondary : History (315)

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National Institute of Open Schooling via Swayam

Learn about the nuances of Indian history through this specialized online course by NIOS.

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Mode

Online

Duration

24 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
number of course credit 10

Course overview

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Training is a massive open online course that introduces learners to the nature and different phases of Indian culture and human civilizations. The course provided on the senior secondary level is coordinated by Prof Dr. Azmat Noori of the National Institute of Open Schooling. The course includes 5 core modules and 1 optional module wherein the students can choose from the topics evolution of state or culture in India.

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Course has a duration of 24 weeks and is delivered through the interactive and engaging platform of Swayam. After completing the course and concluding all course steps, learners will get a Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. The course in history will help learners understand the social, economic, religious, and cultural development of India through different historical phases.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • 24 weeks duration
  • 10 credit points
  • Interactive platform
  • Reading materials 
  • Video lectures
  • Peer discussion forums
  • School level

Program offerings

  • Certificate of completion
  • 24 weeks duration
  • 10 credit points
  • Interactive platform
  • Video lectures
  • Reading materials
  • Peer discussion forums
  • Multiple choice questions

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

NIOS

Who it is for

  • The course is mostly apt for anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of Indian history and aspires to become a historian.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

After completing the Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Classes, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Ancient India
  • Medieval India
  • Modern India
  • National Movement and Contemporary India
  • Contemporary World
  • Indian History
  • Human civilization through the ages
  • Cultural aspects of human civilization

The syllabus

Module 1

  • Understanding Indian History (Week-1 )
  • The Geographical Setting and pre-historic cultures of India (Week-2) 
  • The Harappan Civilization (Week-3)
  • The Vedic Age (1500 BC–600BC) (Week-4)
  • From Janapadas to Empire (Week-5)
  • Post Mauryan Developments (Week-6)
  • The Guptas And Their Successors (A.D.300–750) (Week-7)
  • India Between AD 750–1200 (Week-8)

Module 2

  • Establishment and Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate (Week-9)
  • Establishment of the Mughal Rule (Week-9)
  • EMERGENCE OF REGIONAL (Week-10)
  • Administrative System and Institutions (Week-10)
  • Economy (Week-10)
  • Cultural Developments in Medieval India (Week-11)
  • Understanding Eighteenth Century India (Week-12)

Module 3

  • Establishment of British rule in India till 1857 (Week-13)
  • Economic changes (Week-14)
  • Social changes (Week-14)
  • Popular resistance to company rule (Week-15)

Module 4

  • Nationalism (Week-16)
  • National Movement & Indian Democracy (Week-17)

Module 5

  • Legacy of 19th Century (Week-18)
  • World War I and the Russian Revolution (Week-19)
  • The Inter War Period and the Second World War (Week-20)
  • Cold war and its effects (Week-21)
  • National Liberation Movements (Week-22)
  • Social Transformation in the Twentieth Century (Week-23)
  • Changes in the Twentieth Century (Week-23)

Module 6

  • Towards Formation of State(Week-24)
  • Contemporary Cultural Situation (Week-24)
  • Early States (Week-25)
  • Cultural Production (Week-25)
  • Medievel States (Week-26)
  • Cultural Communication (Week-26)
  • Colonial State (Week-26)

Admission details

Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Sr.Secondary: History (315) Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nos21_sc34/preview

Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in" or "Register" option at the right hand top corner of the page.

Step 3: A new page opens and you can choose to sign in or sign-up with your username and password to proceed.

How it helps

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Benefits are given below:

  • The course provides learners with an understanding of Indian history and its cultural annotations.
  • The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Syllabus provides learners with a critical approach to British policies and attributes of ancient India.
  • After course completion, learners will understand the impact of western ideas in India's social and cultural space.

Instructors

Dr Azmat Noori
Assistant Director (Academic)
NIOS

Other Bachelors, Other Masters, Ph.D, P.G.D.M

FAQs

Will the course provide credit points to learners?

Yes, the course provides 10 credit points to learners upon completion.

Where will the course be available online?

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Course will be available on the Swayam learning platform.

Which college faculty is offering the course?

The course is designed and delivered by the expert faculty at the National Institute of Open Schooling.

Is the course offered at the school level?

Yes, the course is designed for students at the senior secondary level.

What is the given duration of the course?

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Online Course has a rough duration of 24 weeks.

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