Universal Human Values (UHV) (BUHK408)

Universal Human Values (UHV)

Course Code: BUHK408

CIE Marks: 50

SEE Marks: 50

Total Hours of Pedagogy: 15 hour Theory Session + 15 hour Self study

Total Marks: 100

Credits: 01

Exam Hours: 01 Hour

Examination type (SEE): SEE paper shall be set for 50 questions, each of the 01 mark. The pattern of the question paper is MCQ (multiple choice questions).

Module 1 – Introduction to Value Education (3 hours)

Right Understanding, Relationship and Physical Facility (Holistic Development and the Role of Education); Understanding Value Education; Self-exploration as the Process for Value Education; Continuous Happiness and Prosperity – the Basic Human Aspirations; Happiness and Prosperity – Current Scenario; Method to Fulfil the Basic Human Aspirations.

Module 2 – Harmony in the Human Being (3 hours)

Understanding Human Being as the Co-existence of the Self and the Body; Distinguishing between the Needs of the Self and the Body; The Body as an Instrument of the Self; Understanding Harmony in the Self; Harmony of the Self with the Body; Programme to Ensure Self-regulation and Health.

Module 3 – Harmony in the Family and Society (3 hours)

Harmony in the Family – the Basic Unit of Human Interaction; 'Trust' – the Foundational Value in Relationship; 'Respect' – as the Right Evaluation; Other Feelings; Justice in Human-to-Human Relationship; Understanding Harmony in the Society; Vision for the Universal Human Order.

Module 4 – Harmony in the Nature/Existence (3 hours)

Understanding Harmony in the Nature; Interconnectedness, Self-regulation and Mutual Fulfilment among the Four Orders of Nature; Realizing Existence as Co-existence at All Levels; The Holistic Perception of Harmony in Existence.

Module 5 – Implications of the Holistic Understanding – A Look at Professional Ethics (3 hours)

Natural Acceptance of Human Values; Definitiveness of (Ethical) Human Conduct; A Basis for Humanistic Education; Humanistic Constitution and Universal Human Order; Competence in Professional Ethics; Holistic Technologies, Production Systems and Management Models – Typical Case Studies; Strategies for Transition towards Value-based Life and Profession.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Text Book and Teacher’s Manual

·         The Textbook: A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics, R R Gaur, R Asthana, G P Bagaria, 2nd Revised Edition, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2019. ISBN 978-93-87034-47-1

·         The Teacher’s Manual for A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics, R R Gaur, R Asthana, G P Bagaria

Reference Books

·         Jeevan Vidya: Ek Parichaya, A Nagaraj, Jeevan Vidya Prakashan, Amar Kantak, 1999.

·         Human Values, A.N. Tripathi, New Age Intl. Publishers, New Delhi, 2004.

·         The Story of Stuff (Book).

·         The Story of My Experiments with Truth - by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

·         Small is Beautiful - E. F Schumacher.

·         Slow is Beautiful - Cecile Andrews.

·         Economy of Permanence - J C Kumarappa.

·         Bharat Mein Angreji Raj – Pandit Sunderlal.

·         Rediscovering India - by Dharampal.

·         Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule - by Mohandas K. Gandhi.

·         India Wins Freedom - Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.

·         Vivekananda - Romain Rolland (English).

·         Gandhi - Romain Rolland (English).

·         Sussan George, 1976, How the Other Half Dies, Penguin Press. Reprinted 1986, 1991.

·         Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jorgen Randers, William W. Behrens III, 1972, Limits to Growth – Club of Rome’s report, Universe Books.

·         A Nagraj, 1998, Jeevan Vidya Ek Parichay, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak.

·         P L Dhar, RR Gaur, 1990, Science and Humanism, Commonwealth Publishers.

·         A N Tripathy, 2003, Human Values, New Age International Publishers.

·         Subhas Palekar, 2000, How to practice Natural Farming, Pracheen (Vaidik) KrishiTantraShodh, Amravati.

·         E G Seebauer & Robert L. Berry, 2000, Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists & Engineers, Oxford University Press.

·         M Govindrajran, S Natrajan & V.S. Senthil Kumar, Engineering Ethics (including Human Values), Eastern Economy Edition, Prentice Hall of India Ltd.

·         B P Banerjee, 2005, Foundations of Ethics and Management, Excel Books.

·         B L Bajpai, 2004, Indian Ethos and Modern Management, New Royal Book Co., Lucknow. Reprinted 2008.

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

·         https://www.uhv.org.in/uhv-ii

·         http://uhv.ac.in

·         http://www.uptu.ac.in

·         http://www.storyofstuff.com

·         https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxWr5QB_eZUnwxSwxXEkQw

·         https://fdp-si.aicte-india.org/8dayUHV_download.php

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ovkLRYXIjE

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgdNx0X923I

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGRcbRpvGoU

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDxGXOgYEKM