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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 BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online programme is a four-credit diploma-level course in the humanities and social sciences category. It is instructed by a public health professional and social worker, Dr G. Mahesh. The course is designed by experts and divided into three blocks, comprising a total of 14 units which will take 12 weeks to complete.
Moreover, the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India diploma course is structured to teach every aspect of the tribal population native to the south and central parts of India. Candidates will have robust knowledge about the distinctive characteristics and features involved in the practices, culture, beliefs, livelihood, social organisation, etc. of these tribals.
Swayam has ensured extraordinary study material by appointing national coordinators to verify the syllabus. With this assurance, the credits obtained in BSW-43:Tribals of South and Central India online training are entirely transferrable. They also have the same significance as any other four-credit university or college courses.
The Highlights
- Core course
- 12-weeks duration
- Lectures in English
- Video Lectures
- Study material
- Discussion forum
- Government of India initiative
- Transferable credits
- Four-credit course
- Instructed by Dr G. Mahesh
- Diploma-level course
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 01 Jan, 2025
Programme Offerings
- free course
- Diploma-level
- video lectures
- Instructed In English
- Core course
- Study material
- four credits
- Expert instructors.
Courses and Certificate Fees
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What you will learn
Students who complete the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India core course will have attained a thorough understanding of the following:
- Tribals of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
- Tribals of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- Tribals in Pondicherry and Lakshadweep
- Strait Island and the Great Andamanese
- Onges of Little Andaman
- Jarawas of middle and south Andaman
- Sentinelese tribes of Sentinel Island and the Shompens of Great Nicobar
- Tribals of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
- Orissa, Gujarat, Jharkhand and their tribes
- Tribals of Goa and Maharashtra
- Tribals of West Bengal and Bihar
Who it is for
Admission Details
Step 1. To join the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online programme, visit the official website of Swayam.
Step 2. Select the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to join the course.
Step3. Create an account by entering the username, password, and email ID. Select the ‘send verification code’ option.
Step 4. Once the candidate receives the verification code on their email ID, enter it in the bar and hit ‘Verify Code’.
Step 5. Finally, tap on the ‘Create’ option and join the course.
Application Details
Applying for the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India training is easy. Simply go to the official Swayam website, register to create an account, and join the course.
The Syllabus
Tribals of South India
- Week 1 - Unit 1 : Tribals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Week 2 - Unit 2 : Tribals of Karnataka
- Week 3 - Unit 3 : Tribals of Kerala
- Week 4 - Unit 4 : Tribals of Tamil Nadu
- Week 5 - Unit 5 : Tribals in Lakshadweep and Puducherry
Andaman and Nicobar Tribals
- Week 6 - Unit 1 : Great Andamanese of Strait Island
- Week 6 - Unit 2 : Onges of Little Andaman
- Week 7 - Unit 3 : Jarawas of South and Middle Andaman
- Week 7 - Unit 4 : Sentinelese of Sentinel Island
- Week 8 - Unit 5 : Shompens of Great Nicobar
Tribals of Central India
- Week 9 - Unit 1 : Tribals of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
- Week 10 - Unit 2 : Tribals of Gujarat, Jharkhand and Orissa
- Week 11 - Unit 3 : Tribals of Goa and Maharashtra
- Week 12 - Unit 4 : Tribals of Bihar and West Bengal
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, Dr G. Mahesh, who is an M.Phil. and PhD. holder in Social Medicine and Community Health from JNU instructs this course.
The BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online training does not only teach candidates about various tribes in India but also focuses on imparting profound information about the diversity of the nation we live in.
Yes, it does. Candidates will acquire four credits after completing this course.
The BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online course falls under the humanities and social sciences category of study.
Yes, the Indira Gandhi National Open University has approved the study material for this course.