COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to introduce basic understanding on the rural society of India as well as the globe. Rural social system, economy, polity are also part of discussion along with the conceptual and historical understanding about rural studies. The course also emphasises to introduce different approaches to study rural society.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• The students will learn about meaning definition and features of rural society. They will also learn about rurality at global context.
• The students will learn about origin of folk and village studies as well as peasant and agrarian studies. The students will also get an insight into the trends in contemporary rural studies.
• The students will be familiar with studies on rural society in India. They will be able to understand different approaches and concepts related to the rural life in India.
• The students will be known about land tenure system and its changes, and agrarian classes. They will be able to critically evaluate social hierarchies of Indian villages and able to compare and contrast traditional and modern political institutions in Indian villages.
- Teacher: Anil Gopi FACULTY
- Teacher: Arunjith K P FACULTY