One-year PG Diploma in Universal Human Values and Ethics (UHVE)

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1 One-year PG Diploma in Universal Human Values and Ethics (UHVE) The Need Education provides the vision, motivation and facilitation for the young graduate towards lifestyles that ensure their happiness and prosperity. There is a growing demand for introducing suitable Value Education inputs for UG and PG students in Universities / Institutions of Professional & Higher Education. This has created an urgent need for preparing faculty members who understand, live and can bring Value Education inputs to the students in an effective manner in the present educational system. Many students who have had access to Value Education are motivated by the holistic vision outlined in their course. It has now become imperative to facilitate such students to further develop the competence to begin to actualize the holistic vision in their life and in the process, work toward a humane society. This calls for starting suitable post graduate programmes to prepare competent teachers for this purpose along with enabling R&D towards creating appropriate resource material as well as models for integrating Value Education in the overall educational curricula. Programme Objective This programme is specifically targeted towards preparing teachers in general. It will be of interest to faculty members already teaching Human Values who are committed to deep study of the subject. In addition, it will be useful to any person voluntarily desirous of acquiring a vision for a humane society based on a sound understanding of Universal Human Values & Ethics, particularly policy makers and parents. With Human Values becoming an increasingly significant area of study internationally as also within India, PTU can take a lead in preparing resource persons by offering this diploma. Eligibility Criteria for UHVE (1 Year PG Diploma): - Graduate in any professional field (usually 4 year degree) or equivalent. E.g. BE/B. Tech./MCA/MBA/Mass Communication/B. Ed/BAMS/MBBS - Faculty members already teaching Universal Human Values & Ethics who are committed to deep study of the subject and who intend to continue teaching Universal Human Values & Ethics after the program would be given priority - From India or from outside India - Commitment for independent, hands-on research in Universal Human Values - Concern for society - Proficiency in English (course is taught in English). Proficiency in Punjabi and Hindi are desirable Institution which are offering this course IKG- PTU, Punjab

2 Curriculum for One-year PG Diploma in Universal Human Values and Ethics (UHVE) Semester I: (20 credits) UHV101: Foundation Course in Universal Human Values and Ethics (4 credits) This foundational course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (similar to PSL1). This would provide the necessary base or orientation for this 1-year program. Introduction to Universal Human Values and Value Education Content and Process; Understanding basic human aspirations and their fulfillment Understanding harmony at various levels o Understanding the human being as co-existence of the Self and the Body harmony in the self harmony with the body their implications o Understanding Human- to-human relationships and inherent values harmony in the family o Understanding harmony in the Society from family order to world family order comprehensive human goal and its actualization o Understanding harmony in Nature and in Existence discovering Co-existence at all levels interconnectedness, self-regulation, recyclability, mutual fulfillment & enrichment Implications of the right understanding realization of co-existence at all levels holistic worldview, holistic systems and technologies Ethical human conduct the universal ethics Strategies for transition towards inculcation and implementation of right understanding UHV112: Understanding the Human Being Comprehensively (4 credits) This course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (similar to PSL2). Recapitulating - the basic human aspirations and their fulfillment through Right understanding and Resolution. All-encompassing Resolution for a Human Being, its details and solution of problems in the light of Resolution The domain of right understanding starts from understanding the human being (the knower, the experiencer and the doer); goes up to understanding nature/existence its interconnectedness and co-existence; and finally understanding the role of human being in existence (human conduct) Understanding the human being comprehensively is the first step and the core theme of this course; human being as co-existence of the self and the body; the activities and potentialities of the self; what causes harmony/disharmony in the self The need and the process of inner evolution (through self-exploration, self-awareness and self-evaluation)- particularly awakening to activities of the Self: Realization, Understanding and Contemplation in the Self (Realization of Co-Existence, Understanding of Harmony in Nature and Contemplation of Participation of Human in this harmony/ order) Understanding different aspects of All-encompassing Resolution (understanding, wisdom, science etc.) Holistic way of living for Human Being with All-encompassing Resolution covering all four dimensions of human endeavour viz., realization, thought, behavior and work (participation in the larger order) leading to harmony at all levels from self to Nature and entire Existence

3 UHV113: Understanding Co-Existence in Existence and its Manifestation (4 credits) This advanced course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (similar to PSL3) Understanding existence and its co-existential nature forms the core theme of this course A comprehensive perception of Existence as Co-Existence- Co-existence of Nature, the collection of Conscious and Material units, submerged in Space Nature- collection of units- categorized in four orders with their specific innateness and natural characteristics; the interconnectedness and co-existence at various levels among the four orders of Nature; self-regulation and mutual enrichment (every entity in Nature is self-organised and participates in the overall organisation - the holistic order of universe Participation of Human being in this co-existence- the comprehensive human goal- is 1) realization of co-existence and 2) living in co-existence at all levels- Co-existential living with Human Beings leading to Undivided Society; Co-existential living with the entire Nature leading to Universal Human Order Mid-Semester Exam UHV114: Values, Relationships & Ethical Human Conduct (3 credits) This course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (Science of Behaviour) Understanding the inherent human-to-human relationship and the relationship with rest of Nature. the values characterizing these relationships and thus guiding the human behaviour resulting in mutual fulfillment and mutual enrichment forms the core theme of this course The co-existence principle elaborated in the previous course along with an appreciation of the inherent human purpose forms the basis of all relationships and values Understanding justice in human behaviour; understanding the core values in human relationships; established values and expressed values their evaluation leading to mutual fulfillment; Science of Behavior with Plan, Program, Implementation, Outcome and Evaluation. Expression of Justice in the form of humanistic Culture and Civilization How the lack of such an understanding leads to multitude of problems and crises as are amply prevalent in the present times Understanding the definitiveness and universality of ethical human conduct expressed in term of right appreciation and fulfillment of human values; development of policies and character

4 UHV115: Holistic Development towards Universal Human Order (3 credits) This advanced course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop (Science of Participation in Larger Order, including Work with Rest of Nature) Recapitulating the comprehensive human goal and the responsibility of human beings for appropriate participation towards fulfilling this goal Understanding the vision for undivided harmonious society and universal human order the holistic development The core issue in the holistic development is the development of human consciousness and its actualization in day-to-day life Universal Human Order - Comprehensive Human Goal; Five Dimensions of Universal Human Order (their implications in terms of social systems and policies) and its Scope; Science of Participation of Human Being in the Universal Human Order from Family Order to World Family Order; Recognition of Human Values in Relationship with the Four Orders of Nature, its Fulfillment, Evaluation leading to achievement of Comprehensive Human Goal Humane Education, Human Conduct, Humane Constitution, Human Order as elements of Humane Tradition A critical evaluation of existing systems and policies and the need for evolving alternatives to ensure sustainability, mutual fulfillment among human beings and mutual enrichment with nature This understanding of Universal Human Order provides the vision for developing holistic technologies, production systems and management models - Typical examples and case studies UHV116: Term Project (2 credits) End Semester Exam Field Visits during Semester Break

5 Semester II: (20 credits) UHV211: Living and Sharing Values Pedagogy and Practice (3 credits) This course input would be in the form of a full time 8-10 day workshop. The prime step for moving towards living the values is to be sufficiently clear about the basic framework of right understanding (of harmony at all levels from self to entire existence) which has been covered adequately by way of the five courses of the first semester. It is this understanding which results in right thoughts, right behaviour and right action (work). These are the dimensions of actualizing the right understanding i.e. living the values All Four dimensions of Human living- realisation (right understanding), right thoughts, right behaviour and right participation in the human order (including work) to be recognized (understood), planned, fulfilled and evaluated Continuous self-awareness, self-exploration and self-evaluation are the essential constituents of living the values. This would also generate the need for recapitulation and further clarification about various principles constituting right understanding Development of appropriate indicators of understanding, thought, behaviour and participation in human order (including work) are a part of the course for selfevaluation Candid sharing of one s experiences and difficulties with the facilitator and other sincere learners is quite helpful. This will be facilitated by selecting the appropriate institutions for field work, where efforts are being made at all four dimensions of living UHV212: Guided Teaching Practice for the Foundation Course Peer reviewed and reviewed by the guide (3 credits) UHV213: Field Training & Project Work (14 credits) Mentored by appropriate guide at PTU as well as an on-site guide from the project institution or field location End Semester (Final) Exam

6 References The books listed below are for reference and student discretion is advised. The course material and the prescribed text-book adhere to the 4 essential guidelines: Universal: It is universally applicable to all human beings and be true at all times and all places. It does not depend on sect, creed, nationality, race, gender, etc. Rational: It is amenable to logical reasoning. It is not be based on blind beliefs. Verifiable: The student should be able to verify the values by checking with one's own experience, and is not asked to believe just because it is stated in the course. Leading to Harmony: It must enable the student to live in peace and harmony within oneself as well as with others (human being and rest of nature). 1. A Foundation Course in Human Values and Profession Ethics (Text Book and Teachers Manual), R. R. Gaur, R. Sangal, G. P. Bagaria (2010), Excel Books, New Delhi [ISBN ] 2. A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking 3. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, Chandradhar Sharma 4. A Short History of Western Philosophy, Johannes Hirschberger 5. Abhyas Darshan, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak 6. Adhyayan Bindu, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak 7. Anasakti International Journal of Non-Violence-In-Action, International Centre for Gandhian Studies & Research, Rajghat, New Delhi 8. Anubhav Darshan, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak 9. Anuvbavatmak Adhyatmvad, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak 10. Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty, Muhammad Yunus & Alan Jolis (2003), Public Affairs 11. Comparative Ethos in Management, Nikil Barat & B. P. Banerjee (2005), Excel Books, New Delhi 12. Cooperative Enterprise: Facing the Challenge of Globalization, S. Zamagni & V. Zamagni (2010) Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, UK 13. Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen (2000), Anchor, USA 14. Ecology and Environment 11th Revised Edition, P. D. Sharma 15. Economy of Permanence (a quest for social order based on non-violence), J. C. Kumarappa (2010), Sarva-Seva-Sangh-Prakashan, Varansi 16. Energy and Equity, Ivan Illich (1974), The Trinity Press, Worcester & Harper Collins, USA 17. Engineering Design A Systematic Approach, Gerhard Pahl et.al. (2007), Springer, Germany 18. Environmental Concerns, K. De (2001), New Age Publications Pvt Ltd 19. Essential Writings of Sri Aurobindo, Sri Aurobindo 20. Eternal Values for a Changing Society (Vol I-III), Swami Ranganathananda (1980), Ramkrishna Math Publication 21. Foundation of Ethics and Management, B. P. Banerjee (2005), Excel Books, New Delhi 22. Foundations of Indian Culture, Sri Aurobindo 23. Fundamental of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers, E. G. Seebauer & Robert L. Berry (2000), Oxford University Press, UK 24. Future Evolution of Man, Sri Aurobindo 25. Gandhian Vision of Rural Development its relevance in the present time, Asha Patel (2005), Decent Books, New Delhi 26. Goals for Mankind, E. Laszlo (1977), A Report to the Club of Rome Hutchinson, London 27. Heads and Tails, Maneka Gandhi, Other India Press, Hind Swaraj, M.K. Gandhi (1938), Navjeevan Publishing House, Ahmedabad 29. How the Other Half Dies, Sussan George, 1976, Penguin Press. Reprinted 1986, 1991

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