Gokul Global University (GGU), Siddhpur – Career Development Cell

In Collaboration with

Top Education Centre

Organizes

Online National Faculty Development Program on

Indian Knowledge Systems: An Introduction
4 – 9 December 2023, Time: 7.30 to 8.30 pm

About the University

Gokul Global University has developed to become one of India's most prestigious
educational institutions. GGU embodies the spirit of cultural heritage and diversity while also
incorporating elements of 21st-century modernism. The University comprises 47 departments
under 10 faculties and 9 institutes that offer a wide range of diploma, undergraduate,
postgraduate, and Ph.D. degrees in various specializations offering over 62 specially
structured programs tailored to each student's career goals. In an environment of world-class
student talent and top-notch lecturers and professors, experience the rich blend of variety
GGU fosters. Our dynamic campus exposes you to the foreign globe through exchange
programs all under one roof, providing you with an enriching experience.

About the FDP

This Faculty Development Program will provide a basic introduction to the participants on
various facets of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). They will explore the core concepts in
IKS and learn to understand, appreciate the traditional knowledge enshrined in the vast
corpus of India’s civilization in different fields of human activity. After this course, they will
be equipped to immerse in a deeper discovery and self-exploration of IKS and its integration
with modern day social science research and teaching. This FDP will enable participants to
devise their own subject specific modules on IKS and transact with their students about
India’s rich culture, heritage and history.
Co-ordinator: Mr Manojkumar Patel (GGU)

Resource Persons:

Dr. Vikas Rajpopat, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass

Communication, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Central University,
Chhatisgarh

Dr. Nidhi Shendurnikar, Assistant Professors, Faculty of Journalism and

Communication, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

Schedule of the FDP: (7:30pm to 8:30pm)

Sr. Date and Day
No.
1 December 4, 2023
2 December 5, 2023
3 December 6, 2023
4 December 7, 2023
5 December 8, 2023
6 December 9, 2023
Topic and the name of the experts
Definition and Significance of IKS
Classification framework of IKS
Attributes of India’s Civilizational Discourse
Art and Literature in IKS
Politics and Governance in IKS
IKS Application in Social Science Education

Outcomes: After attending this Faculty Development Program participants

shall be able to
1. Obtain a basic introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems
2. Understand the constituents of the IKS corpus
3. Learn about the unique features of IKS and how they are different from
other knowledge systems
4. Contextualize IKS to creative fields such as art and literature
5. Appreciate the knowledge contained in India about principles of politics
and governance
6. Explore opportunities and challenges in applying IKS to the classroom

Registration Fees: Rs 300/- (Last date 4 December 2023, 7:00pm)

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/yKveZmwY5BhWErNq9