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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
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| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Swayam’s BSW-41: Understanding Tribals online programme is a core diploma-level course and falls under the humanities and social sciences category. It is a four-credit, 12 weeks long curriculum, designed and organised by experts in the field, and will be instructed by Dr N. Ramya.
The BSW-41: Understanding Tribals course structure comprises 12 units which are divided into three blocks. It involves in-depth information about the evolution of tribal studies concerning India, including the study of Indian as well as international tribal communities.
The programme will help you attain fluency in the numerous areas related to tribals such as evolution, perception, tribal territories, constitutional provisions for tribals, international conventions, tribal education, healthcare, nutrition, and much more.
Swayam uses renowned national coordinators such as AICTE, NCERT, UGC, IIMB, IGNOU, etc. to cross check their course material and revise it to the standards of any university course across India. As a result of this, the BSW-41: Understanding Tribals diploma programme’s credits are transferable and have the advantage of being verified by a Government-initiated body.
The Highlights
- Government of India Initiative
- Instructed by Dr N. Ramya
- Free enrollment
- BSW-41: Understanding Tribals
- Diploma level
- Humanities and social sciences category
- Completion in 12 weeks
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 01 Jan, 2025
Programme Offerings
- Free Enrolment
- Diploma-level
- Core course
- four credits
- transferable credits
- Expert instructors
- Verified study material.
Courses and Certificate Fees
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What you will learn
Candidates who opt for the BSW-41: Understanding Tribals core diploma course will have acquired extensive knowledge about the following:
- Evolution, scope and nature of tribes
- Perspective and definition of tribes
- Tribal discourse in social sciences
- Tribes as an indigenous unit
- Tribal policies and its historical perspectives
- Acts and constitutional provisions for tribals
- International covenants and conventions for tribes
- Developmental strategies and status of tribals
- Education and training among the tribals
- Tribals’ healthcare and nutrition
- Empowerment of tribals
Who it is for
Admission Details
Step 1. Take part in the BSW-41: Understanding Tribals diploma course by going to the Official website link of Swayam.
Step 2. Click on the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to opt for the course.
Step3. Make an account and fill in the username, password and email ID. Then, click on the ‘send verification code’ tab.
Step 4. After receiving the verification code on your email address, type it in and click on ‘Verify Code’.
Step 5. Select the ‘Create’ tab and proceed to join the course.
Application Details
All you have to do is visit Swayam’s official website, create an account and get started with the BSW-41: Understanding Tribals online training. You can also use your Facebook, Microsoft, or Google account to register and access the course.
The Syllabus
Tribal Studies
- Week-1: Tribal Studies: Evolution, Nature and Scope
- Week-2: Tribal Studies: Definition and Perspectives
- Week-3: Tribal Discourse in Social Science
- Week-4: Tribal Indigenous Entity
Tribal Polices and Legislations
- Week-5: Historical Perspectives of Tribal Policies
- Week-6: Constitutional Provisions and Acts for Tribals
- Week-7: Tribal territories and Common Property Resources
- Week-8: International Conventions and Covenants
Development of Tribals
- Week-9: Tribals: Status and Development Strategies
- Week-10: Education and Training of the Tribals
- Week-11: Health and Nutrition of the Tribals
- Week-12: Empowerment of Tribals
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes. Candidates can refer to the book – IGNOU’s CTRBS study material – BSW-041.
Swayam has appointed Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to crosscheck the study material of this course.
There is no mention of any minimum prerequisite to allow the candidates to participate in the course. Anyone interested may opt for the programme.
No. Swayam promotes using digital platforms such as video lectures, reading material, forums, etc., to teach the students. Candidates are not required to attend anything in a different location.
No. candidates can join this course, completely free of cost.