Gandhian Studies

Course Objective

Mahatma Gandhi and his principles have great relevance in this era of Globalization. Violent conflict and instability disrupt markets and societies. A peaceful environment is a pre requisite for successful business. Inclusive Growth is necessary for sustainable development. This course is designed to inculcate strong values in students and sensitize the youth to the problems of the marginalized. It aims at training the students in the art of participatory management and peaceful methods of conflict resolution. Through an interesting and well-planned mix of lectures, presentations, skits, films, social outreach programmes and other activities it aims at developing the overall personality of students by helping them discover their latent talents and instilling leadership qualities. True education is not just coming out with a degree. It is how you change and what your values are when you finish. Peace is definitely good business and efforts to promote it certainly makes good business sense. With increasing number of Companies going in for Corporate Social Responsibility students who have completed this course will definitely have an edge over others as the job market may prefer those who have executed some social sector responsibilities in addition to academics

Syllabus

UNIT-I: Gandhi on Modern Civilization and Ethics of Development: Conception of Modern Civilization and Alternative Modernity

UNIT-II: Gandhian Thought: Theory and Action: a. Theory of Stayagraha b. Satyagraha in Action i. Peasant Satyagraha : Kheda and the Idea of Trusteeship

UNIT-III: Gandhis Legacy: a. Womens Movements b) Gandhigiri: Perceptions in Popular Culture

UNIT- IV: Gandhi and the Idea of Political: A. Swaraj B. Swadeshi

Reference Books

1. B. Parekh, (1997) The Critique of Modernity, in Gandhi: A Brief Insight, Delhi: Sterling Publishing Company, pp. 63-74.

2. K. Ishii, (2001) The Socio-economic Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi: As an Origin of Alternative Development, Review of Social Economy. Vol. 59 (3), pp. 297-312.

3. Ram Krishna, Savita: Gandhi Darshan ke vivid aayam, HRD, Government of India.

4. Yashpal: Ganhiwad ki Shav prikha, Lokbharti: 2014.

5. Desai, Mahadev: Dairy, Navjeevan Trust, Ahmadabad: 1932.

6. Verma, V.P. Adhunik Bhartiya Rajnitik Chintan: 2003.

7. Vishwa Prakash Gupta aur Mohini Gupta: Mahatma Gandhi: Vyaktitva aur vichar: 2006 Page 3 of 3

8. Manoj Sinha: Gandhi Adhyan, orient black swan: 2010.

9. Kamlapati Tripathi: Swatantrata Andoolan aur uske baad, Rajpal & Sons: 1988