Mumbai University TYBA FC Syllabus

I am doing Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) form Mumbai University and looking for Third Year Bachelor of Arts (T.Y.B.A.) FC (Foundation Course) Syllabus so please inform me that it is available on official website of Mumbai University or not?

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Revised Syllabus from 2012-13 for Foundation Course for F. Y. B A is given below:

Semester 1
Course Code: UA FC 1C1
Unit 1
Overview of Indian Society:
Understand the multi-cultural diversity of Indian society through its demographic
composition: population distribution according to religion, caste, and gender;
Appreciate the concept of linguistic diversity in relation to the Indian situation;
Understand regional variations according to rural, urban and tribal characteristics;
Understanding the concept of diversity as difference. (5 lectures)

Unit 2
Concept of Disparity- 1:
Understand the concept of disparity as arising out of stratification and inequality;
Explore the disparities arising out of gender with special reference to violence against
women, female foeticide (declining sex ratio), and portrayal of women in media;
Appreciate the inequalities faced by people with disabilities and understand the issues
of people with physical and mental disabilities. (10 lectures)

Unit 3
Concept of Disparity-2:
Examine inequalities manifested due to the caste system and inter-group conflicts
arising thereof;
Understand inter-group conflicts arising out of communalism;
Examine the causes and effects of conflicts arising out of regionalism and linguistic
differences. (10 lectures)

Unit 4
The Indian Constitution:
Philosophy of the Constitution as set out in the Preamble;
The structure of the Constitution-the Preamble, Main Body and Schedules;
Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizen; tolerance, peace and communal harmony
as crucial values in strengthening the social fabric of Indian society; Basic features of the Constitution. (10 lectures)

Unit 5
Significant Aspects of Political Processes:
The party system in Indian politics;
Local self-government in urban and rural areas; the 73rd and 74th Amendments and their implications for inclusive politics; Role and significance of women in politics. (10 lectures)

Unit 6
Growing Social Problems in India:
a) Substance abuse- impact on youth & challenges for the future
b) HIV/AIDS- awareness, prevention, treatment and services
c) Problems of the elderly- causes, implications and response
d) Issue of child labour- magnitude, causes, effects and response
e) Child abuse- effects and ways to prevent
f) Trafficking of women- causes, effects and response
(15 lectures)

Semester II
Course Code: UA FC 2C1
Unit 1
Globalisation and Indian Society:
Understanding the concepts of liberalization, privatization and globalization;
Growth of information technology and communication and its impact manifested in
everyday life;
Impact of globalization on industry: changes in employment and increasing
migration;
Changes in agrarian sector due to globalization; rise in corporate farming and increase
in farmers’ suicides. (7 lectures)

Unit 2
Human Rights
Concept of Human Rights; origin and evolution of the concept;
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Human Rights constituents with special reference to Fundamental Rights stated in the
Constitution;
(10lectures)

Unit 3
Ecology
Importance of Environment Studies in the current developmental context;
Understanding concepts of Environment, Ecology and their interconnectedness;
Environment as natural capital and connection to quality of human life;
Environmental Degradation- causes and impact on human life;
Sustainable development- concept and components; poverty and environment
(10 lectures)

Unit 4
Understanding Stress and Conflict:
Causes of stress and conflict in individuals and society;
Agents of socialization and the role played by them in developing the individual;
Significance of values, ethics and prejudices in developing the individual;
Stereotyping and prejudice as significant factors in causing conflicts in society.
Aggression and violence as the public expression of conflict;
(10 lectures)

Unit 5
Managing Stress and Conflict in Contemporary Society:
Types of conflicts and use of coping mechanisms for managing individual stress;
Maslow’s theory of self-actualisation;
Different methods of responding to conflicts in society;
Conflict-resolution and efforts towards building peace and harmony in society.
(8 lectures)

Unit 6
Contemporary Societal Challenges:
a) Increasing urbanization, problems of housing, health and sanitation;
b) Changing lifestyles and impact on culture in a globalised world.
c) Farmers’ suicides and agrarian distress.
d) Debate regarding Genetically Modified Crops.
e) Development projects and Human Rights violations.
f) Increasing crime/suicides among youth.
(15 lectures)