Assignments - PGDGPS - 2013-14

Understanding Global Economic Contexts of Structural Violence and Resistance

Dear Learner,

As we explained in the Programme Guide for Masters Degree in Gandhi and Peace Studies (Modular Programme), you will have to do a Tutor Marked Assignment for each course in the Programme. This booklet contains the assignments of Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS) courses of the modular programme of Gandhi and Peace Studies.

You need to submit all the assignments which form a part of your programme within the stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the term-end examination for the programme you are registered. Before you attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in the Programme Guide.

It is important that you write the answers in your own words. Your answers should be within the approximate range of the word-limit set for a particular section. Remember, writing answers to assignment questions will improve your writing skills and prepare you for the term-end examination.

All assignments have to be submitted to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Remember to obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it. If possible, keep a Xerox copy of the assignments with you.

The Study Centre will have to return the assignments to you after they are evaluated. Please insist on this. The Study Centre will note down the marks awarded for each assignment and forward them to the Student Evaluation Division (SED) at IGNOU, New Delhi.

Submission:

You need to submit all the assignments within the stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the term-end examination. The completed assignments should be submitted as per the following schedule.

SessionLast Date of SubmissionTo be Submitted to

For July, 2013 Session

For January, 2014 Session30th April, 201430th September, 2014The Coordinator of the Study Centre allotted to you

GUIDELINES FOR DOING ASSIGNMENTS

We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines for each category as mentioned in the assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:

1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order.

2)Organisation: Be a little selective and analytic before drawing up a rough outline of your answer. Give adequate attention to your introduction and conclusion.

Make sure that your answer:

a) is logical and coherent;

b)has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs, and

c)is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and presentation.

3)Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish to emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.

Wishing you all the best!!

COURSE: GANDHI: THE MAN AND HIS TIMES (MGP-001)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: MGP-001

Assignment Code: MGP-001/ASST/TMA/2013-2014Marks: 100

Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION- I

1. Explain the aims and objectives of studying in Gandhian thought.2. Examine the struggle against racial discrimination led by Gandhi in South Africa.

3. Explain the following in your own words:

a) Henry David Thoreaus influence on Gandhib) Significance of Non-violence struggle and Satyagraha4. Discuss the nature of the Khilafat Movement and its role in the formation of the Non-cooperation movement.

5. Explain the significance of the Non-cooperation Movement.

SECTION- II

Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each.

6. a)Special provision for representation of the depressed classes in Legislative bodiesb)Essence of the Purna Swaraj7. a)Gandhi - Irwin pact.b)Second Round Table Conference8. a)Dr. Ambedkars idea of Justice.b)Gandhis critique of the revolutionaries9. a)Early influences on Savarkar that shaped his ideological leanings.b)Political ideas of Nehru with special reference to nationalism and internationalism10. a)Consequences of Quit Indian Movementb)Partition of IndiaCOURSE: PHILOSOPHY OF GANDHI (MGP-002)


TMA



Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section about 1000 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTON-I

1.Bring out the influences of Western thinkers on Gandhis economic and political philosophy.

2.Discuss the influence on Gandhi in conceptualizing human nature.

3.Explain the meaning and significance of truth in Gandhis life.

4.Briefly explain the intellectual and historical context of Gandhis idea of Non-violence.

5.Examine the efforts of Tulsidas to bring about harmony in Society.SECTION-II

SECTION- II


6.a)Gandhis arguments against modern civilisation

b)Critical understanding of Indian civilisation

7. a)Gandhis concept of Manb)John Ruskin8. a)Gandhis concept of dutyb)Gandhis concept of Swaraj9. a)Gandhis concept and meaning of Swadeshi.

b)Village Economy10. a)Concept of Satyagrahab)Gandhis nation of perfectibility of manCOURSE: GANDHIS SOCIAL THOUGHT (MGP-003)


TMA




SECTON-I

1.Examine Gandhian critique of social change.

2.Examine Gandhis critique of modernity.

3.Explain Gandhis views on Hindu-Muslim unity.

4.Explain the Gandhis views on the role of women in politics.

5.Critically examine Gandhis analysis of communal conflict in British India.

SECTION-II


6.a)Gandhis concept of religionb)Gandhis views on depressed classes7. a)Contribution of Women to freedom struggle

b)Gandhis views on labour8. a)Gandhis views on childrens educationb)Gandhis views on man-nature relationship9. a)Gandhis views on nature cure.

b)Gandhis message to students10. a)Gandhis concepts and views on languageb)Prohibition COURSE: GANDHIS POLITICAL THOUGHT (MGP-004)


TMA




SECTON-I

1.Examine background to the study of modern Indian political thought.

2.Explain Gandhis views on Constructive Programme and citizenship.

3.Discuss Gandhis criticism or industrialisaton.

4.Gandhis perception of India as a Nation.5.Explain Gandhis concept of individual autonomy.SECTION-II


6.a)Gandhis views on the importance of ends and means.

b)Gandhis notion of individual freedom and swaraj

7. a)Gandhis concept of racial and caste equality

b)Gandhis concept of economic equality8. a)Gandhis Non-violent struggle against colonialism

b)Gandhis views on liberalism and constitutionalism9. a)Gandhis concept of making truth as authority b)Gandhis concept of Justice10. a)Gandhis views on structural violenceb)Gandhis concept and meaning of pacifism.COURSE: GANDHIS ECONOMIC THOUGHT (MGPE-006)


TMA

Course Code: MGPE-006Assignment Code: MGPE-006/ASST/TMA/2013-14Marks: 100


SECTON-I

1.Explain the scope of modern economics today.

2.Describe Gandhis critique of modern economics.

3.Explain the basic Indian sources that influences Gandhis thought on economics.

4.How did Gandhi understand the economic exploitation through Champaran situation?5.Critically examine the Gandhis encounter with colonial imperialism in India.

SECTION-II


6.a)Doctorine of Trusteeship as propounded by Gandhi.b)Limitation of Wants propounded by Gandhi.7. a)Doctorine of Non-possessionb)Gandhis ideas on machinery and industrialisation8. a)Western Industrialisation

b)Gandhis ideal of non-violent economic order

9. a)Gandhis concept of village development.

b)Relevance of Gandhian economic model in the globalised world10. a)Gandhian approach to decentralisationb)Sustainable economy and social justiceCOURSE: NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS AFTER GANDHI (MGPE-007)


TMA

Course Code: MGPE-007

Assignment Code: MGPE-007/ASST/TMA/2013-14Marks: 100


SECTON-I

1.Discuss the achievements and shortfalls of the social revolution in India.

2.Explain the key features of the peace movements in India.

3.Critically examine the outcomes of non-violent movements after the Gandhi.

4.Discuss the various social problems India is facing today.

5.Critically examine the contemporary relevance of Bhoodan Movement.

SECTION-II


6.a)Concept of Total Revolution.

b)Trace the evolution and concept of Prohibition movement.

7. a)Post-Independence Farmers movement in India.

b)Trace the origin of the Chipko Movement.

8. a)Anti-liquor movement in Andhra Pradeshb)Silent Valley Movement

9. a)Green Peace movements in Europe.

b)Anti-apartheid movement in South Africa

10. a)Non-violent solidarity movement in Poland

b) National Water Policy in India and emerging alternatives.COURSE: GANDHIIAN APPROACH TO PEACE AND CONFLICT

RESOLUTION (MGPE-008)


(TMA)




SECTION- I

1. Explain the role of state and civil society as instruments of peace.

2. Analyse the different solutions put forward by Gandhi to fight intolerance.

3. Explain the following in your own words:

c) Gandhian vision of community peace

d) Negotiation and Mediation4. Describe the Gandhis idea of world federation and peaceful world.

5. Examine the Gandhian approach to conflict resolution.

SECTION- II

Answer each part of the question about 250 words.

6. a)Gandhis views on legal conflictsb)The role and features of SEWA 7. a)Gandhis views on fasting and its relevance today.

b)Meaning and significance of strike.

8. a)Relevance of the Rawlatt Satyagrahab)Features and facets of reconciliation.

9. a)Features and facets of reconciliationb)What would be the elements of the Gandhian approach for the possible resolution of Kashmir issue.

10. a)Causes and features Arab-Israeli conflict.

b)Indias role in Sri Lanka ethnic conflict.

COURSE: GANDHI IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MGPE-009)


TMA




SECTON-I

1. Explain the significance of Political Globalisation.

2.What are the alternatives shown by Gandhi to mitigate the ill-effects of greed and excessive consumption patterns?3.What does Mahatma Gandhi prescribe for creating and maintaining order in the world?

4.Explain the Gandhian idea of Self-development.5.Define democracy and distinguish between different types of democracy.

SECTION-II


6.a)Gramswaraj and its relevance today.

b)Humanism and Universalism7. a)Concept and meaning of cultural diversity.

b)Analyse the Gandhian methods of social inclusion.

8. a)Gandhis contribution towards empowerment of women.

b)Gandhis views on science and technology.

9. a)Gandhian approach to Cultural Diversityb)Terrorism and Human Rights

10. a)Inter-faith dialoguesb) Life Style versus Environment.COURSE: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (MGPE-010)


TMA




SECTON-I

1.Critically examine the nature of conflicts in the Society today.2.Post-conflict recovery is an integral element of peace-building. Discuss with examples.

3.Explain the following in your own words:

a) United Nations and Conflict Management

b) Role of World Bank and Monetary Fund in mitigating the conflicts today4.Analyse the main causes of problem terrorism in Punjab.

5.Examine the concept of conflict management.SECTION-II


6.a)Briefly explain the various perspectives on conflict transformation.b)Briefly explain the source of Conflict.7. a)Explain the Gene Sharps approach to strategic non-violence conflict transformation.

b)What is Johan Galtungs contribution to conflict transformation?8. a)Examine Gandhis criticism of modern civilization.

b)Describe the idea of trusteeship as expounded by Gandhi.

9. a)Describe the Satyagraha campaign led by Gandhi in South Africa.

b)Explain the main features and characteristics associated with peace building.

10. a)Briefly explain post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation.

b)Explain the Indias role in pace building in Afghanistan.COURSE: HUMAN SECURITY (MGPE-011)


TMA




SECTON-I

1.Explain the meaning and concept of Human Security.

2.Explain the evolution of the Human Rights in India.3.Explain the following in your own words:

a) Gender Development and human security

b) Gandhian vision of human security

4.Discuss the Galtungs idea on structural violence.

5.Critically examine the features and extent of state violence in India.

SECTION-II


6.Critically comment on the non-state aspect of Terrorism.

7. Briefly explain the Food Security as a Global Concern.

8. Explain the following in about 250 words each:

a)The problem of unorganized labour in Indiab)Means to empower the marginalised women.

9. Describe the Gandhian practices for International Cooperation

10. Critically examine the impact of armed conflicts on civilians.

COURSE: GANDHI : ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (MGPE-014)


TMA

Course Code: MGPE-014Assignment Code: MGPE-014/ASST/TMA/2013-14Marks: 100


SECTON-I

1. Explain the Sustainable Development practice in India and its impact on Environment.

2.What is meant by deep ecology? Explain its meaning and significance.3.Critically examine the three types of relationship between the environment and development.

4.Critically examine Gandhis approach to development.5.Compare the industrial era world view with the newly emerging alternative world view.SECTION-II


6.a)Concept of Human Ecology.b)Ecological Balance7. a)Gandhis Ideal village.b)Socialism and Sarvodaya8. a)Doctrine of Non-possession.b)Environmental Education in India9. a)Institutions in the rich and poor countries in the Worldb)Antyodaya to Sarvodaya10. a)Gandhian life style and livelihoodsb) Water harvesting in Ralegaon SiddhiMGP

MPS

Assignment 2013-2014

Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies

(PGCGPS)

Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies

School of Social Sciences

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

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