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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 ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ online course is an elective course provided on the Swayam online educational platform. This training program is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning.
The western political thought course is instructed by Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Jha, from the department of humanities and social sciences in IIT Guwahati teaching political science. The course deals with the significant philosophers and their ideologies that influenced and shaped western political thought. The training is conducted for twelve weeks and is a part of the humanities and social sciences categorization. The ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ is a faculty development program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The students of this course will build a strong theoretical foundation of western political ideas and will gain three credit points after the course completion.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Twelve weeks program
- Free training
- Three credits
- IIT Guwahati faculty
- Undergraduate and postgraduate level course
- Course completion certificate
Programme Offerings
- videos
- Modules
- Lectures
- Recordings
- Books
- references
- Weekly Assignments
- Final Certification Exam
- Course completion certificate
- Three credits
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
The access for ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ by IIT Guwahati is provided for the learners without any payment; however, the students are required to pay the registration fee for the final certification exam which is a mandate for receiving the certificate.
Introduction to Western Political Thought fee structure
| Description | Amount in INR |
| Course Fee | Nil |
| Exam Fee | Rs 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
For the ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ course completion certificate, the students should have an average score of 25% (10/25) in 8 out of 12 assignments and 75% (30/75) marks in the final certification examination.
What you will learn
The ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ syllabus is framed for students to gain knowledge of the western political principles structured by great thinkers and philosophers. By the end of this course, the learners will be able to understand the different perspectives and ideas on the aspects of sovereignty, citizenship, government, and politics. The candidates will be equipped with valuable skills and insights that will aid in comprehending the arguments in modern society and politics.
Who it is for
The ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ online certification course is for the students of undergraduate or postgraduate level belonging to the disciplines such as humanities and social sciences, sciences, and engineering.
Admission Details
The candidates can register for the ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ online certification course through the Swayam website.
Step 1: Go to the course page on the official website using the following link
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs101/preview
Step 2: Click on the ‘join’ link on the details page and the registration page opens.
Step 3: Fill in the registration details and complete the process.
Application Details
The applicants for the ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ are required to enter their details such as name, phone number, and email address or can also log into the course using their Google ID, Facebook ID, or Microsoft ID.
The Syllabus
- General Outline and Method
- Text and Context
- Justice
- Philosopher king
- Communism
- State
- Politics
- Virtue
- State
- Citizenship & Machiavelli
- Virtue
- Religion and Republicanism
- Human Nature
- Political Obligation
- Sovereignty
- Natural Rights
- Limited government
- Dissent
- Social Contract
- General Will
- Enlightenment
- Morality, autonomy, and freedom
- Freedom
- Rights
- State
- Historical Materialism
- State
- Class
- Utilitarianism and on Liberty
Evaluation process
The students are required to take the final exam for certification and score a minimum average of 75% which is 30 out of 75. The registration for the proctored exam is done online and the exam is held in the allotted centers.
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The NPTEL online course is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
The students receive three credit points after course completion.
This course is conducted for twelve weeks.
Yes, access to the course is free without any payment.
There are no prerequisites for this course.