Course Objective

The overall objectives of this course are to:

• Teach students the importance and role of active citizenship in promoting a productive, harmonious and developed society and a better world
• Educate students about the importance of concepts, skills and philosophy of community linkages in developing a sustainable society
• Inculcate the importance of community involvement for ensuring an improved, tolerant and generative society and world
• Provide an opportunity to the students to develop their relationship with the community

Learning Outcomes

The primary outcome is inclusive development through active citizenship locally and globally. Moreover, following are the detailed outcomes of the course based on the three domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy i.e. Affective, Psychomotor and Cognitive. The students will be able to:

• Understand  the overall organization of the society
• Recognize and exercise their rights, responsibilities and the significance of active citizenship in positive societal development
• Identify and critically evaluate social issues and implement practicable community based solutions
• Understand the concept of human rights and its significance
• Appreciate diverse viewpoints and inter-cultural harmony

Contact Hours              =          80

Theory                         =          16

Practical                       =          64

Recommended Books

• John J. Macionis, Linda Marie Gerber, Sociology (New York: Pearson Education, 2010).
• Kerry J. Kennedy, Andreas Brunold (ed.), Regional Contexts and Citizenship Education in Asia and Europe (New York: Routledge Falmer, 2016).
• Paul Clarke, Jenny Wales, Learning Citizenship: Practical Teaching and Strategies for Secondary Schools (New York: Routledge Falmer, 2005).

Timings: 

Regular BSPS 

                                 Friday: 11:00-12:30

Self Support BSPS 

                     Friday: 08:00-11:00