History of Indian Culture and Civilization

Paper Code:

HIS 302

Credits:

Contact Hours:

45.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students -

To acquaint the students with the main features of Indian culture along with the emergence of different religions and their contributions to the Indian culture.
It would enable the students to comprehend the complex interplay between continuity and change, between the, past and the current Indian structure of the society.
To study the contribution of the famous scholars and poets to the Literary Heritage of India.

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 302

History of Indian Culture and Civilization

The students will be able –

CO30-To acquaint the students with the main features of Indian culture, emergence of different religions and their contributions to the Indian culture.

CO31-To understand the Origin, features and development of Buddhism and Jainism.

CO32-To learn about the Varna- Ashrams, Purusharthas, Sanskaras, Joint family and the caste system.

CO33- To get acquainted with the various aspects and significance of Ramayana; Mahabharata and Puranas.

CO34-To understand the development of Indian literary and Scientific Heritage

Tutorials
Reading Assignments, Asking Effective questions
Documentary Screening
Power Point Presentation
Interactive Lectures
Group Discussions

Class Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials,

7.00

Main features of Indian Culture, Harapan religion

Vedas and Upanishadic Philosophy.

10.00

Jainism and Buddhism, Jainism – Life and Teachings of Mahaveer Swami.

Buddhism Life and Teachings of the Buddha

Contribution of Jainism and Buddhism to Indian Art, Literature and Culture.

10.00

Varna and Ashrama System

Sanskaras, Purursarthas

Family System with special reference to Joint Family System.

Caste system

8.00

The Epics –Ramayana; Mahabharata, Puranas.

10.00

Literary and Scientific Heritage

Development of Indian literary and Scientific Heritage – Kalidas, Tulsidas, Charak, Varahmihir and Aryabhatt.

Essential Readings:

Sharma & Vyas, Bhartiya Sabhyata aur Sanskriti ki Mool Adhar, Panchsheel Prakashan, Jaipur.
N. Jayapalan, A History of Indian Culture, Delhi, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 2001.

References:

Basham, A.L. The wonder that was India, Vol 1, Mumbai, Roopa, 1971.
Majumdar R.C. (Ed.) The History & Culture of Indian People, Bharitiya Vidya Bhawan Series, Vol. I – XIII (relevant portions).
Hiriyanna M., Essential of Indian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarsidas, 1995.
Rizvi S.A.A, The Wonder that was India Vol. I & II, London, 1987, Delhi Foundation Books, 1993
Kalika Prasad Tiwari, Foundations of Indian Culture, Jaipur, Pointer Publishers, 2001.
S. Abid Hussain, The National Culture of India, Delhi, NBT, 1978.

Main features of Indian Culture