Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Liberalism in India

About the Program

MOOC on Liberalism in India: Battle of Ideologies, is an attempt by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) to give you an understanding of liberal values in a structured manner.

This is the first attempt of its kind and includes perspectives on different aspects of liberal values such as social, political, cultural and economic.

This course will provide you will;

(a) A systematic and deeper understanding of the fundamentals of liberal values;
(b) Understanding of philosophical foundations that shape ideologies which reflects the course of political action;
(c) Ability to apply liberal values in different aspects of life such as personal, social, economic, and political etc;
(d) Ability to rationalize, synthesize and articulate ideas and actions from a liberal perspective;
(e) Understanding the role of a state and rights of citizens from a liberal perspective;
(f) Understanding of foundations, evolution, and future of liberalism in India;
(g) Ability to understand the impact of controlled/liberalized economy with reference to nationalization, license permit quota system, and collective farming;
(h) Identifying visible changes in Indian cinema and sports with a change in economic management; and
(i) Understanding policy ecosystem impacting life and livelihood of citizens.

The course is divided into five comprehensive modules each with its own assessments. The overall engagement duration is roughly 25-30 hours which can be self-paced over the duration of the course.

Admissions open on 1st May 2022!

The course is self-paced and has to be completed on or before the 31st of July, 2022 for one to be eligible for a certificate.

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Course Outline

MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONS OF LIBERAL VALUES IN INDIA

Liberal values in Indian society
Religious, cultural and social foundation of liberalism
Hinduism as a liberal framework
The idea of a liberal state in Indian society
Role of philosophical foundations in shaping ideologies

MODULE 2: LIBERTY AND INDIAN SOCIETY

Individual freedom and caste
Gender justice and sexuality
Freedom of speech and media
Liberal ideas and Indian cinema
Liberalism in sports and its impact

MODULE 3: LIBERAL VALUES IN INDEPENDENT INDIA

Analysis of Educational Administration in India
Reading Data in Education: Key Sources
Evolution of Education Policy in India
Understanding RTE
Advancing Social Justice

MODULE 4: ECONOMIC LIBERALIZATION IN INDIA

Central planning and its relevance
Economic freedom and morality of the market
Policy framework and its implication on livelihood
Liberalism and the informal economy
Economic reform and changes in Indian cinema

MODULE 5: FUTURE OF LIBERALISM IN INDIA

Scope for liberal practice in politics
Ways to expansion democracy
Equality and liberty in changing Indian society
Qualitative and quantitative changes in sports
Radical liberal ideas for revolutionizing change

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Registration

Admissions open on 1st May 2022!

Please click on the link below and follow the instructions.

Your seat would be reserved once you register and make the payment

Course fee: ₹ 1,499/-