MGP-001 Gandhi: The Man and His Times

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Free Online Course: MGP-001 Gandhi: The Man and His Times provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. MGP-001 Gandhi: The Man and His Times is taught by Prof. D. Gopal.

Overview
  • The aim of this course is to facilitate students to participate creatively in all aspects of peace studies, peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies. Understanding Gandhian approach to peace from the interdisciplinary perspective and comprehend Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, political, environmental, and development, related issues. To provide opportunities to the learners for higher studies in the area of theoretical and applied Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management, and Social Regeneration.Course Credit - 4

Syllabus
  • BLOCK-I - MAKING OF GANDHI
    Unit-1 - Introducing Gandhi
    Unit-2 - Formative YearsUnit-3 - Indian Influences: Epics, Narratives, Gita, Raichand Bhai, FolkloreUnit-4 - Western Influences: Ruskin, Thoreau, Tolstoy, Quakers
    BLOCK-II - GANDHI AND MASS STRUGGLES
    Unit-5 - Gandhi in South Africa
    Unit-6 - Return of GandhiUnit-7 - Khilafat and Non-Cooperation MovementUnit-8 - Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930
    BLOCK-III - TOWARDS FREEDOM
    Unit-9 - Communal Award and Poona Pact
    Unit-10 - Constructive ProgrammeUnit-11 – Gandhi and the Quit India MovementUnit-12 - Partition of India
    BLOCK-IV - GANDHI AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES
    Unit-13 - Moderates, Extremists and Revolutionaries
    Unit-14 - Jinnah and SavarkarUnit-15 - Tagore, Nehru and AmbedkarUnit-16 - Gandhi and the Left