FOUNDATION COURSE IN HUMAN RIGHTS

FOUNDAION COURSE IN HUMAN RIGHTS

(Sponsored by University Grants Commission)

Mahesh Prasad Sinha Science College,

 Muzaffarpur

The foundation course will aim at making the learners acquire conceptual clarity and develop respect for human rights norms and values, and make the learners sensitive to the weaker and the vulnerable sections of society. A full understanding of international and national standards and mechanism for realization and enforcement of rights will be promoted. It will include awareness of civil society organizations and rights movements for promoting human rights. The foundation course shall be meant for undergraduate students of all disciplines. Special effort shall also be made to encourage and promote human rights awareness among professional groups in disciplines such as medical, engineering, management and basic sciences. The duration of the foundation course of four credits may be spread over not less than three months. For this purpose the UGC curriculum on Human Rights and Duties Education may be used as a model.

Concept of Human Right Education

Human Right Education is the education that caters to the development of overall human personality. It includes respecting of rights, fulfillment of basic needs, and ensuring fundamental freedom to all human beings. The key purpose of venturing into this field of education is to promote understanding of basic human needs and stimulate the need to spread humanity, love, and brotherhood amongst nations.

In the words of UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura “Human rights education is indispensable for every individual to fully enjoy and claim a life of security and dignity. It is indispensable for public officials to give effect to human rights commitments by the State. Finally, it is indispensable for the entire society to develop and nurture a human rights culture as a prerequisite of harmonious and peaceful development”.

Foundation course is a one that imparts learning of values and norms with regards to justice, fraternity, and equality. It also includes awareness of civil society organizations and special initiatives or measures that can be taken to promote human rights

About Course

COURSE DURATION	3months
NUMBER OF SEATS	30
COURSE COMMENCING FROM	February 2012
CLASS DAYS	3 days in a Week
CERTIFICATE	Certificate by M.P.S.Sc College after successful completion of the course.
REGISTRATION & EXAM  FEE	Rs. 500/-

    

     Coordinator & Coordinating Department

Coordinator                                   : Dr Ajit Kumar

Coordinating Department              : Department of History

Contact                                         : 9431286078