Subject: Indian Traditions, Cultural and Society
Subject Code KNC 602 L:T:P 2:0:0
Module 1- Society State and Polity in India
State in Ancient India: Evolutionary Theory, Force Theory, Mystical Theory Contract Theory,
Stages of State Formation in Ancient India, Kingship , Council of Ministers Administration
Political Ideals in Ancient India Conditions’ of the Welfare of Societies, The Seven Limbs of the
State, Society in Ancient India, Purusārtha, Varnāshrama System, Āshrama or the Stages of Life,
Marriage, Understanding Gender as a social category, The representation of Women in Historical
traditions, Challenges faced by Women. Four-class Classification, Slavery.
Module 2- Indian Literature, Culture, Tradition, and Practices
Evolution of script and languages in India: Harappan Script and Brahmi Script. The Vedas, the
Upanishads, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, Puranas, Buddhist And Jain Literature in
Pali,Prakrit And Sanskrit, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Famous Sanskrit Authors, Telugu Literature,
Kannada Literature,Malayalam Literature ,Sangama Literature Northern Indian Languages &
Literature, Persian And Urdu ,Hindi Literature
Module 3- Indian Religion, Philosophy, and Practices Module
Pre-Vedic and Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Six System Indian Philosophy,
Shankaracharya, Various Philosophical Doctrines , Other Heterodox Sects, Bhakti Movement,
Sufi movement, Socio religious reform movement of 19th century, Modern religious practices
4-Science, Management and Indian Knowledge System Module
Astronomy in India, Chemistry in India, Mathematics in India, Physics in India, Agriculture in
India, Medicine in India ,Metallurgy in India, Geography, Biology, Harappan Technologies,
Water Management in India, Textile Technology in India ,Writing Technology in India
Pyrotechnics in India Trade in Ancient India/,India’s Dominance up to Pre-colonial Times
5- Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts
Indian Architect, Engineering and Architecture in Ancient India, Sculptures, Seals, coins,
Pottery, Puppetry, Dance, Music, Theatre, drama, Painting, Martial Arts Traditions, Fairs and
Festivals, Current developments in Arts and Cultural, Indian’s Cultural Contribution to the
World. Indian Cinema
COURSE OBJECTIVES
*The course aims at imparting basic principles of thought process, reasoning and inference
to identify the roots and details of some of the contemporary issues faced by our nation
and try to locate possible solutions to these challenges by digging deep into our past.
*To enable the students to understand the importance of our surroundings and encourage
the students to contribute towards sustainable development.
*To sensitize students towards issues related to ‘Indian’ culture, tradition and its
composite character.
*To make students aware of holistic life styles of Yogic-science and wisdom capsules in
Sanskrit literature that are important in modern society with rapid technological
advancements and societal disruptions.
*To acquaint students with Indian Knowledge System, Indian perspective of modern
scientific world-view and basic principles of Yoga and holistic health care system.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Ability to understand, connect up and explain basics of Indian Traditional knowledge modern scientific perspective.
Suggested Pedagogy for Teachers
• Project based learning
• Case studies
• Group discussion
• Presentations