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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Swayam offers the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India online course to expand the current knowledge of candidates about tribes native to the north and north-eastern section of India. This is a diploma-level theory course in the humanities and social sciences category and carries four credits. There are a total of 12 units devised by experts in the field.

The units of the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India diploma training are segmented into three blocks which provide an in-depth understanding of the culture, existence, historical roots, and the impact of globalisation on these tribal communities.

Candidates will be educated on an array of topics related to the north and north-eastern tribes, such as religious beliefs, language, displacement, migration, among others.

The BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India programme is instructed by Prof Rose Nembiakkim, while IGNOU has approved the syllabus. Besides, since Swayam is a government-led initiative, the course is available for free.

The Highlights

  • Lectures in English
  • Government of India initiative 
  • Humanities and social sciences course
  • Video Lectures
  • Reading material
  • Transferable credits
  • Instructed by Prof Rose Nembiakkim
  • Completion in 12 weeks
  • Four-credit course
  • Discussion forum
  • Core course
  • Internal assignments
  • Diploma-level programme

Important dates

Course Commencement Date

Start Date : 01 Jan, 2025

Programme Offerings

  • free course
  • Diploma-level Course
  • video lectures
  • transferable credits
  • 12-weeks Course
  • Ignou-approved Study Material.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of Anthropology

After undertaking the Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India programme, candidates will be knowledgeable about:

  • Tribals of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, and Meghalaya
  • Tribals of Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura, and Nagaland 
  • Tribals of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh
  • Migration and Displacement of tribes
  • Impact of globalisation and scientific advancements on tribals

Who it is for


Admission Details

Step 1. Join the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India programme webpage.

Step 2. Choose the ‘Sign-in/Register’ tab to participate in the course.

Step3. To register, create an account by typing in the username, password, and email ID. Choose the ‘send verification code’ tab.

Step 4. After receiving the verification code sent to the email ID, type it in and hit ‘Verify Code’.

Step 5. Select the ‘Create’ tab and be part of the course.

Application Details

Candidates do not have to fill in lengthy forms for the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India course by Swayam. Just visit the official Swayam website, create an account, and take part in the course.

The Syllabus

Tribals of Northeast Region-I
  • Week 1: Unit 1: Tribals of Arunachal Pradesh 
  • Week 2: Unit 2: Tribals of Assam 
  • Week 3: Unit 3: Tribals of Manipur 
  • Week 4: Unit 4: Tribals of Meghalaya

Tribals of Northeast Region-II
  • Week 5: Unit 1: Tribals of Mizoram 
  • Week 6: Unit 2: Tribals of Nagaland 
  • Week 7: Unit 3: Tribals of Tripura 
  • Week 8: Unit 4: Tribals of Sikkim

Tribals of Northern India
  • Week 9: Unit 1: Tribals of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh 
  • Week 10: Unit 2: Tribals of Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh 
  • Week 11: Unit 3: Displacement and Migration of Tribals 
  • Week 12: Unit 4: Impact of Scientific Culture and Globalization

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the difficulty level of the course?

The Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India programme is available at the diploma level.

2: Do I have to complete the assignments in the course?

Yes, candidates will receive assignments throughout the course to test their knowledge about what they have learnt.

3: Can I use the marks obtained in the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India course?

Yes, Universities and colleges that allow credit transfer may also use the same credits obtained by the candidate in the course.

4: Is there any study material I can refer to?

Yes. Candidates can check out IGNOU’s CTRBS materials – BSW-004.

5: Do I have to attend any lectures in-person?

No. Swayam focuses on using digital media and platforms to teach their courses.

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