| Course Name | Glimpses of Indian Culture |
| Course Code | 22ADM501 |
| Program | M.Sc. in Social Data Science & Policy |
| Semester | 2 |
| Campus | Faridabad |
Chapter 1 – What is Sanatana Dharma
Chapter 2 – The Heritage ofScriptures
Chapter 3 – The idea of Īśvara
Chapter 4 – Guru Tattva and Avatara Tattva
Chapter 5 – Theory of Karma
Chapter 6 – Purusharthas
Chapter 7 – Sanyasa
Chapter 8 – Yajna
Chapter 9 – Symbolism
Chapter 10 – Understanding Nataraja
Chapter 11 – Temples: The Cradle of Culture
Chapter 12 – Other Heterodox Systems in India
Chapter 13 – Sadhana
After successful completion of the course, Students will be able to:
| CO | Course Outcomes | Knowledge level [Bloom’s Taxonomy] |
| CO01 | Recall key concepts and terms associated with Sanatana Dharma, scriptures, and core cultural elements of India.
Statement: Demonstrate the ability to remember essential terms, concepts, and principles discussed in the chapters on Sanatana Dharma, scriptures, and cultural aspects. |
Remembering |
| CO02 | Explain the concepts of Īśvara, Guru Tattva, Avatara Tattva, and the Theory of Karma as foundational elements of Indian cultural philosophy.
Statement: Understand the profound meanings of Īśvara, Guru, Avatara, and Karma, elucidating their importance in shaping Indian cultural thought. |
Understanding |
| CO03 | Apply the knowledge of Purusharthas, Sanyasa, and Yajna to analyze real-life ethical and spiritual scenarios.
Statement: Utilize insights from Purusharthas, Sanyasa, and Yajna to navigate ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions. |
Applying |
| CO04 | Analyze the symbolism in cultural practices, Nataraja iconography, and temple architecture.
Statement: Deconstruct the layers of symbolism in various cultural aspects, including Nataraja representation and temple architecture, unraveling their deep meanings. |
Analyzing |
| CO05 | Evaluate the significance of temples as cradles of culture and explore alternative systems in India’s cultural landscape.
Statement: Assess the role of temples in preserving cultural heritage and critically examine the diversity of cultural and spiritual systems in India. |
Evaluating |
| CO06 | Develop projects or presentations that highlight the essence of Sanatana Dharma, sadhana, and the cultural significance of symbols.
Statement: Create expressive projects that capture the essence of Sanatana Dharma, convey the practices of sadhana, and portray the cultural meanings of symbols. |
Creating |
PO1: Engineering Knowledge
PO2: Problem Analysis
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions
PO4: Conduct Investigations of complex problems
PO5: Modern tools usage
PO6: Engineer and Society
PO7: Environment and Sustainability
PO8: Ethics
PO9: Individual & Teamwork
PO10: Communication
PO11: Project management & Finance
PO12: Lifelong learning
B.Tech. EEE Programme Specific Outcome (PSO)
PSO1: Awareness of Future Technology: Develop solutions for future systems using smart technologies.
PSO2: Research and Innovation: Identify engineering challenges, approach using cutting edge research tools and execute innovative solutions.
| COs |
Program Outcomes [POs] |
Program Specific Outcomes [PSOs]* |
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| PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PO12 | PSO1 | PSO2 | |
| CO01 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| CO02 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| CO03 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 2 | – | – | |
| CO04 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| CO05 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| CO06 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | – | – | 3 | – | – |
Reference Books:
The Eternal Truth by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
Temples: Centers for Spiritual Practice by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
All About Hinduism by Swami Sivananda
Art of God Symbolism by Swami Chinmayananda
Temples in India by Swami Sivananda
Reading 1: Schindler, S., & Friese, M. (2022). The relation of mindfulness and prosocial behavior:What do we (not) know? Current Opinion in Psychology, 44, 151-156.
Reading 2: ‘Sympathy and Compassion.’ Chapter 100 in Amritam Gamaya (2022). Mata Amritanandamyi Mission Trust.
Textbooks / References:
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Component |
Weightage |
Remarks |
|
Internal |
60 |
– |
|
External |
40 |
– |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
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