MA (Ambedkar Thought) - Nagpur University

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by  Dr. Pradeep Agahlagwe

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Syllabus
M.A. (Ambedkar Thought) Examination

1st Semester
Theory Internal Total
(Exam) Assessment
Compulsory papers
Paper I (A) : Social Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper II (A) : Educational Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper III : Dr. Ambedkar on literature Marks-80 20 100

Optional paper
Paper IV : Constitutionalism and
Indian Constitution (A) Marks-80 20 100
OR
Research Methodology (A) Marks-80 20 100

2nd Semester

Compulsory papers
Paper I (B) : Social Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper II (B) : Educational Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper III : Impact of Dr. Ambedkar on
Modern literature Marks-80 20 100

Optional paper
Paper IV : Constitutionalism and
Indian Constitution (B) Marks-80 20 100
OR
Research Methodology (B ) Marks-80 20 100

3rd Semester

Compulsory papers
Paper I (A) : Economic Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper II (A) : Religious Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper III (A) : Political Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper IV(A) : Dr. Ambedkar on Historicism Marks-80 20 100

4th Semester

Compulsory papers
Paper I (B) : Economic Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper II (B) : Religious Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper III (B) : Political Thought Marks-80 20 100
Paper IV(B) : Dr. Ambedkar on Historicism Marks-80 20 100
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Syllabus

Prescribed for
M.A. (Ambedkar Thought) Examination

1st Semester

PAPER – I (A)
SOCIAL THOUGHT

Unit 1. Development of Social Thought in India:
a) Ancient period
b) Medieval period
c) Modern period.
Unit 2. Social Stratification in India:
a) History of Social Stratification.
b) Varna and Caste System.
Unit 3. Dr. Ambedkar’s Theories of Caste :
a) Theory of Origin of Caste.
b) Structure of Caste.
c) Caste - Class Theory.
d) Eradication of Caste System.
Unit 4. Social Problems :
a) Status of Women.
b) Problems of Minority.
c) Prostitution.
d) Alcoholism.
d) Caste – Conflict.
e) National Integration.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writing and Speeches Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9,
17-1&2, 18- 1,2,3, Education Deptt. Govt. of Maharashtra.
2) Dr. Jatav, D.R. – Social Philosophy of Ambedkar
3) Mechael Mahar (Ed.) – Untouchables in Contemporary India.
4) Bharill, Chandra – Social and Political Ideas of B.R. Ambedkar.
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PAPER – II (A)
EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT

Unit 1. Meaning and Importance of Education:
a) Meaning and Objectives of Education.
b) Importance of Education.
Unit 2. Education System in Vedic Period:
a) Curriculum and objectives of Vedic education.
b) Eeffects of Vedic education on social life.
c) Dr. Ambedkar’s views on Vedic Education.
Unit 3. Education in Buddhist Period:
a) Curriculum and objectives of Buddhist education.
b) Education and social change in Buddhist period.
d) Effects of Buddhist education on social life.
e) Buddhist Universities in ancient India – i.e. Takshsheela,
Nalanda, Vikramsheela & Nagarjun University etc.
f) Comparative study of Buddhist and Vedic education.
Unit 4. Education in Muslim And British Period:
a) Impact of Muslim education on Indian Society.
b) Impact of British education on Indian Society.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1) Dr. Ambedkar Writing and Speeches, Vol. II.
2) Bhikshu Sanghrakshit – Buddhist Education.
3) Enubackar – Modern Theories of Education.
4) Mathew – History of Education.
5) Naike, Narulla – History of Education.
6) Dr. Altekar, A.S. – Ancient Education.
7) Naik, J. P. - History of Indian Education.
8) Arora, K. L. - Education in the Emerging Indian Society.
9) Bhatia, B. D. - The Theory and Principles of Education.
10) Mani, R. S. – Educational Ideas and Ideals of Eminent Indian.
11) Mohanty, J. – Indian Education in the Emerging Society.
12) Gore, N. S. – Education and Modernization in India.
13) Mathur, S. S. – A Sociological Approach to Indian Education.
14) Mukharji Radhakumud – Universities Education in India.
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PAPER – III
DR. AMBEDKAR ON LITERATURE

Unit 1. Dr. Ambedkar’s Critique of Literature:
a) Ancient Literature : i) Vedic Literature ii) Pali Tipitaka.
b) Medieval Saints : Kabir, Rohidas, Tukaram, Chokhamela
c) Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on the Role of Literature in Social
Life.
Unit 2. Essayist Dr. Ambedkar’ : Salient Features of His Writings –
a) Annihilation of Caste.
b) Buddha or Karl Marx.
c) Rise and Down Fall of Hindu Women.
d) Ranade, Gandhi and Jinnah.
e) The Buddha and future of his religion.
Unit 3. Journalist Dr. Ambedkar : Salient Features of His Journalism:
(Editorial and Other Writings in Muknayk, Bahishkrut Bharat and
Janata)
Unit 4. Dr. Ambedkar on Literature as source of history : Analysis of the
literary work by Dr. Ambedkar writing a view to throw light on the
historical traditions with special reference to the following :
a) Revolution and Counter – Revolution in Indian History.
b) Riddles in Hinduism.
(N.B.:- Emphasis is expected to be on the literary aspects and
trends).

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writing and Speeches, Vol. 1,3,9,19,20
2) Zelliot Eleanor – An Anthology of Dalit Literature.
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PAPER – IV

The students are required to choose any one of the following papers.

Paper IV : Optional papers.
Constitutionalism and Indian Constitution (A)
OR
Research Methodology (A)

CONSTITUTIONALISM AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION (A)

Unit 1. Dr. Ambedkar on Reorganization of States and Federal System in
India
Unit 2. Constitutionalism :
a) Meaning, Scope & Importance.
b) Objectives of Constitution in Indian context.
c) Constitutional History of India – 1909, 1919, 1935
d) Nature of the Indian Constitution.
Unit 3. Dr. Ambedkar’s Memorandum to the constituent Assembly on
behalf of Scheduled Castes Federation.
Unit 4. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on Secularism and Secularism in the
Indian Constitution.

REFERENCE BOOKS :-

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches, Vol. 13. (Constituent
Assembly Debates) Education Department of Maharashtra, Bombay.
2) Rao, B.N. – Indian Constitution in the Making.
3) Kusum – Dr. Ambedkar and Constitution of India.
4) Basu, D. D. – Comments on the Constitution of India.
5) Gwyer Mauries and Appadorai – Speeches and Documents of the
Indian Constitution, Vol. 1, 2 (Oxford).
6) Bhatia, K. L. – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Social Justice and the Indian
Constitution.
7) Ahir, D. C. – The Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
8) Ahir, D. C. – Indian Constitution.
9) Dr. Sandanshiv – Indian Constitution and Social Justice, Milind Law
College, Publication.
10) Krishna, K. B. – The Problem of Minorities of Communal
Representation in India.
11) Saksena, H. C. – Safeguards for Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
12) Agrawal, P. C. – Equality Through Privileges.
13) Galanter Mare – Competing Equalities.
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OR
Research Methodology (A)
Unit 1. Nature of Social Research:-
a) Meaning and significance of Social Research
b) Method of Social Research.
c) Bearing of empirical research and theory on each other.
Unit 2. Hypothesis:-
a) Meaning and Characteristics of Hypothesis
b) Sources of hypothesis
c) Qualities of a workable or good hypothesis.
Unit 3. Research Design:-
a) Meaning and Objects of Research Design
b) Steps of Research Design
c) Type of Research Design - Exploratory, Descriptive, Diagnostic
and Experimental Research Design.
Unit 4. Sampling:-
a) Meaning of Sampling
b) Main steps of Sampling
c) Advantages and Disadvantages of Sampling
d) Types of Sampling.

REFERENCE BOOKS :-

1. Merton, Robert: Social Theory and Social Structure.
2. Goode, W.& Hatt. P : Methods in Social Research.
3. Jahoda, M. Deutsch & Cook : Research Methods in Social Relation.
4. Festinger, L.D. & Katz, D.(ed.) : Research Methods in Behavioral
Sciences.
5. Modge, J. : The Tools of Social Sciences.
6. Young, P. : Scientific Social Surveys and Research.
7. P. Saravanavel, Research Methodology.
8. Bose Pradip Kumar : Research Methodology, New Delhi, ICCSR.
9. D.A. Devaus, 1986 : Sarveys in Social Research, London.
10. Punch, Keith 1986: Introduction to Social Research, London.
11. Mukherjee P.N. 2000 : Methodology in Social Research.
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M.A. (Ambedkar Thought) Examination

2nd Semester

PAPER – I (B)
SOCIAL THOUGHT

Unit 1. Dr. Ambedkar’s Theories on Untouchability :
a) Nature of Untouchability.
b) Theory of Broken Men.
c) Theories on the Origin of Untouchability
d) Eradication of Untouchability.
Unit 2. Conversion to Buddhism and Its Impact :
a) Reasons of Conversion.
b) Grounds for Embracing Buddhism.
c) Impact of Conversion on People.
Unit 3. Dynamics of Social Change :
a) Concept Nature and Types of Social Change.
b) Social Mobility.
Unit 4. Ambedkarite Movement :
a) Perspective of Ambedkar Movement.
b) Concept of Social Justice.
c) Social Revoluation.

REFERENCE BOOKS :-

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writing and Speeches Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9,
17-1&2, 18- 1,2,3, Education Deptt. Govt. of Maharashtra.
2) Dr. Jatav, D.R. – Social Philosophy of Ambedkar
3) Mechael Mahar (Ed.) – Untouchables in Contemporary India.
4) Narayan and Ahir – Dr. Ambedkar, Buddhism and Social Change.
5) Zelliot, Eleanor – Dr. Ambedkar’s Movement in India.
6) Bharill, Chandra – Social and Political Ideas of B.R. Ambedkar.
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PAPER – II (B)
EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT

Unit 1. Educational Theories in the Context of Dr. Ambedkar’s Thought:
a) Idealism in Education.
b) Pragmatism in Education.
c) Naturalism in Education.
Unit 2. Dr. Ambedkar on Education :
a) Primary, Secondary and Higher Education.
b) Technical and Vocational Education.
c)Women’sEducation.
d) Cultural Education & Moral Education.
Unit 3. Dr. Ambedkar on Indian Educational System :
a) Dr. Ambedkar’s Critique on the Indian Educational System.
b) Education of Deprived & Backward Classes.
c) Dr. Ambedkar’s Massage for Students & Teachers
Unit 4. Educational Thought and Work:
d) Educational Work of Dr. Ambedkar.
e) Educational Thought and Work of Jyotirao Phuley.
f) Educational Thought & Work of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj.

REFERENCE BOOKS :-

1) Dr. Ambedkar Writing and Speeches, Vol. II.
2) Bhikshu Sanghrakshit – Buddhist Education.
3) Enubackar – Modern Theories of Education.
4) Mathew – History of Education.
5) Naike, Narulla – History of Education.
6) Dr. Altekar, A.S. – Ancient Education.
7) Naik, J. P. - History of Indian Education.
8) Arora, K. L. - Education in the Emerging Indian Society.
9) Bhatia, B. D. - The Theory and Principles of Education.
10) Mani, R. S. – Educational Ideas and Ideals of Eminent Indian.
11) Mohanty, J. – Indian Education in the Emerging Society.
12) Gore, N. S. – Education and Modernization in India.
13) Mathur, S. S. – A Sociological Approach to Indian Education.
14) Mukharji Radhakumud – Universities Education in India.
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PAPER – III
Impact of Dr. Ambedkar on Modern Literature

Unit 1. Ambedkarite literature in Marathi: Shivram Janba Kamble,
Gopalbaba Walangkar, Bandhu Madao, Shankrrao Kharat &

Annabhau Sathe

Unit 2. a) Ambedkarite Poetry: Various Trends

b) Ambedkarite Short Stories : Features.

c) Ambedkarite Theatre : Continuity and Change

Unit 3. Ambedkarite Autobiograpies : Its Contribution to Marathi Literature.

Unit 4. Ambedkarite literature in Other Indian Languages.
(Translations available in Marathi, Hindi and English).

REFERENCE BOOKS :-

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writing and Speeches, Vol. 1,3,9,19,20
2) Zelliot Eleanor – An Anthology of Dalit Literature.
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PAPER – IV

The students are required to choose any one of the following papers.

Paper IV : Optional papers.
(a) Constitutionalism and Indian Constitution (B)
(b) Research Methodology (B)

CONSTITUTIONALISM AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION (B)

Unit 1. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on the Constitutional Framework of
Democracy :
a) Elections and Parliamentary Democracy.
b) Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Human
Rights.
c) Separation of Power.
d) Provision of Emergency.
Unit 2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on Common Civil Code, Hindu Code Bill
and the Judicial System in India.
Unit 3. Dr. Ambedkar on the Safeguard for Minorities and Weaker
Sections in India.
a) Theory of Preferential Treatment (Affirmative action)
b) Reservation to SCs / STs and Other Backward Classes
under Indian constitution.
Unit 4. Dr. Ambedkar’s Concept on Constitutional Morality.

REFERENCE BOOKS :-

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches, Vol. 13. (Constituent
Assembly Dabates) Education Department of Maharashtra, Bombay.
2) Rao, B.N. – Indian Constitution in the Making.
3) Kusum – Dr. Ambedkar and Constitution of India.
4) Basu, D. D. – Comments on the Constitution of India.
5) Gwyer Mauries and Appadorai – Speeches and Documents of the
Indian Constitution, Vol. 1, 2 (Oxford).
6) Bhatia, K. L. – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Social Justice and the Indian
Constitution.
7) Ahir, D. C. – The Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
8) Ahir, D. C. – Indian Constitution.
9) Dr. Sandanshiv – Indian Constitution and Social Justice, Milind Law
College, Publication.
10) Krishna, K. B. – The Problem of Minorities of Communal
Representation in India.
11) Saksena, H. C. – Safeguards for Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
12) Agrawal, P. C. – Equality Through Privileges.
13) Galanter Mare – Competing Equalities.
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