BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY : COIMBATORE 641 046.
Value Education – Human Rights
(2 hours per week)
(FOR THE UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS OF AFFILIATED COLLEGES
WITH EFFECT FROM 2008-2009)
Development
Aim of education and value education; Evolution of value oriented education; Concept of
Human values; types of values; Components of value education.
Personal Development :
Self analysis and introspection; sensitization towards gender equality, physically challenged,
intellectually challenged. Respect to - age, experience, maturity, family members, neighbours,
co-workers.
Character Formation Towards Positive Personality:
Truthfulness, Constructivity, Sacrifice, Sincerity, Self Control, Altruism, Tolerance, Scientific
Vision.
UNIT – II : Value Education Towards National and Global Development
National and International Values:
Constitutional or national values - Democracy, socialism, secularism, equality, justice, liberty,
freedom and fraternity.
Social Values - Pity and probity, self control, universal brotherhood.
Professional Values - Knowledge thirst, sincerity in profession, regularity, punctuality and faith.
Religious Values - Tolerance, wisdom, character.
Aesthetic values - Love and appreciation of literature and fine arts and respect for the same.
National Integration and international understanding.
UNIT – III : Impact of Global Development on Ethics and Values
Conflict of cross-cultural influences, mass media, cross-border education, materialistic values,
professional challenges and compromise.
Modern Challenges of Adolescent Emotions and behavior; Sex and spirituality: Comparision and
competition; positive and negative thoughts.
Adolescent Emotions, arrogance, anger, sexual instability, selfishness, defiance.
UNIT - IV : Theraupatic Measures
Control of the mind through
a. Simplified physical exercise
b. Meditation – Objectives, types, effect on body, mind and soul
c. Yoga – Objectives, Types, Asanas
d. Activities:
(i) Moralisation of Desires
(ii) Neutralisation of Anger
(iii)Eradication of Worries
(iv) Benefits of Blessings
UNIT; V : Human Rights
1. Concept of Human Rights – Indian and International Perspectives
a. Evolution of Human Rights
b. Definitions under Indian and International documents
2. Broad classification of Human Rights and Relevant Constitutional Provisions.
a. Right to Life, Liberty and Dignity
b. Right to Equality
c. Right against Exploitation
d. Cultural and Educational Rights
e. Economic Rights
f. Political Rights
g. Social Rights
3. Human Rights of Women and Children
a. Social Practice and Constitutional Safeguards
(i) Female Foeticide and Infanticide
(ii) Physical assault and harassment
(iii) Domestic violence
(iv) Conditions of Working Women
4. Institutions for Implementation
a. Human Rights Commission
b. Judiciary
5. Violations and Redressel
a. Violation by State
b. Violation by Individuals
c. Nuclear Weapons and terrorism
d. Safeguards.
