ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Initiation and Brief Overview
Human Rights as a subject was introduced at the undergraduate level in Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhavan from 2006. Human Rights as an area of study is diverse and covers myriad topics such as tracing the historical development of Human Rights dating back centuries, United Nations and Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law and relevant issues as Women rights issues, Child rights issues, rights of Disabled Persons, Dalit rights, rights of Indigenous Peoples, rights of Refugees, rights of Migrant Workers, consumer rights and so on. Students of the Department participate in field visits, open book tests, group discussions, assignments and PowerPoint presentations. At present, the Human Rights Department has a two-member faculty with two SACT teachers.
Vision and outlook
Methods of teaching
Apart from classroom lectures or the chalk and talk method, the Department uses ICT based classes such as PowerPoint presentations, to stimulate learning interests. The Department also organizes several educational tours and activities each year for practical works to enhance the literary and cultural exposure of its students. Regular assessments through written classwork and class-tests ensure that the students are well prepared for their final end-semester examinations.
Infrastructure
The Department has its own sitting room for the teachers and a Departmental library for both the teachers and the students.
Email: humanrights@rksmvv.ac.in
NEP Syllabus
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https://wbsu.ac.in/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Human-Rights-Multidisciplinary-Course.pdf
CBCS Syllabus
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PROGRAMME Outcome CBCS :
The main objective of this course is to make awareness among the students regarding different aspects of Human Rights. At the initial stages they are informed regarding the historical & philosophical background of human rights, along with that different aspects of meaning & concept are also provided. Students gain knowledge regarding United Nation, UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR and different social movements, such as Tribal movement, Dalit movements, women movement, &different ecological movement are also included in this course. Students can able to understand the importance of internalizing Human Rights and Duties especially about the urgent needs of the society. There are various concepts regarding the theories of Human Rights where different philosophers like John Locke, Jeremy Bentham, J.S.Mill, and Mary Wollstonecraft have depicted the classical, natural, moral theories through rights. There are various Indian concepts like “Rajneeti, Dandaneeti, Lokneeti, Nyaya, Dharma” where they can relate about the term “Democracy, Indian Penal Code and Justice”. There are various perspectives regarding feminist and religious through which they gain knowledge of various aspects. During this course student also get concepts regarding different conventions which are associated with the development of human rights, such as ICERD, CEDAW, CRC, CAT CRPD etc. Students are also encouraged to know regarding different important international conferences of Human Rights, such as -Tehran conference (1968),Vienna conference (1993),Beijing Conference (1995) etc. They also understand about the Separation of Powers (Legislative, Judiciary and Executive) and Law enforcing agencies. Apart from theory classes, practical classes are also conducted, where students are encouraged to do different practical takes, such as documentation, case study, power point presentation etc.
Course Outcome CBCS:
Semester | GE and DSE | Units | Outcomes | |||
Semester –I | Hurhgec01t/ Hurgcor01t | Introduction To Human Rights | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about Conceptual Background Of Human Rights And Duties, Importance Of Internalizing Human Rights And Duties, Right To Peace.
On the other side the practical portion of this course encourage students to make project report on any events of Human Rights |
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Semester –II | Hurhgec02t/Hurgcor02t | Constitution Vision Of Justice | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about Philosophical And Ideals Of The Constitution And Landmark ,Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Articles, Judgements, Parliament, Supreme Court, High Court, Law Enforcing Agencies, CAPF, ITBP, BSF, CBI,ITD ,DRI, NCB, Military
Practical portion of this course encourage students to make case study report on any events of Human Rights |
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Semester –III | Hurhgec03t/Hurgcor03t | International Human Rights Mechanism And Instruments | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about United Nation System And Human Rights, CEDAW, DEDAW, DEVAW, CRC, And CAT.
In practical paper Students get the opportunity of Documentation |
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Semester –IV | Hurhgec04t/Hurgcor04t | Conferences And Development | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about The Various Important International Conferences And International Humanitarian Laws, Geneva Convention, Additional Protocol .
In practical paper Students get the opportunity of Documentation |
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Semester –V | Hurhgec05t/Hurgcor05t | Research Methodology | This paper provide knowledge about The Concept of Social Research, Methodology, Data Collection
In practical Students make case study. |
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Semester –VI | Hurhgec06t/Hurgcor06t | Organizations and Human Rights | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about Civil societies, International Interventions ,
Amnesty International, PUCL, PUDR Practical: PowerPoint Presentation On Various Cases |
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Semester | Skill Enhancement Course(SEC) | Units | Outcomes | |||
Semester 3 | Hurssec01m | Introduction And Theories Of Human Rights | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about all the theories Of Natural, Legal, And Utilitarian. Practical: Project On Various Theories | |||
Semester 4 | Hurssec02m | United Nation Systems | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about The Peace And Security Through United Nations System With Its Specialised Organs
Practical: Documentations |
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Semester 5 | Hurssec03m | Indian Constitution And Human Rights | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about The Constitution Of India, Supreme Court, High Court, And Parliament.
Practical: Project On Various Cases Through Landmark Judgements |
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Semester 6 | Hurssec04m | Conferences And Globalizations | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about All The Sustainable Developments. Globalizations ,Conferences
Practical: Documentations |
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Semester | Course | Unit | outcomes | |||
I | Multi-Disciplinary Course(MDC) | Introduction to Human Rights | This paper aims to provide in depth knowledge about Concept and theories of Human Rights, Globalization of Human Rights, Contemporary Human Rights Issues.
There is no practical portion in this paper. |
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SACT
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View ProfileA. DEPARTMENTAL EVENT REPORT | ||||||
SL NO | NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT | NATURE OF THE EVENTS | DATE | TITLE | RESOURCE PERSON | PARTICIPANTS WITH SEMESTER |
1 | Human Rights & Psychology | extension lecture | 12th March ,2019 | Changes of Women Role in Society | Dr. Homprabha Barua | 40 |
2 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 23rd March,2019 | National and State Human Rights Commission | Dr. Payel Rai Chowdhury | 25 |
3 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 11th February,2020 | Fundamental Rights | Dr. Anupama Ghosal | 35(1st Semester) |
4 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 19th February,2020 | Women’s Movement in India | Dr. Homprabha Barua | 10(3rd semester) |
5 | Human Rights & IQAC | Webiner | 18th October, 2020 | Human Rights: The Present and Future | Dr. Homprabha Barua | 40 |
6 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 27th January, 2021 | United Nations and its Principal Organs | Dr. Swatilekha Bhattacharya | 31(3rd semester) |
7 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 15th January,2021 | Right to Education as a Fundamental Rights: Special Emphasis on Articles 14,15, 17,21A,28,30,45,46,350 | Dr. Soma Nandi | 12(1st semester) |
8 | Human Rights & Gender Resource Centre | lecture | 5th January,2021 | Of Consensus, Contentions, Continuities Feminist Legal Jurisprudence in India | Dr. Debdatta Chowdhury | 80 |
9 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 11th January, 2022 | Historical Background of Human Rights | Dr. Atrayee Banerjee | 11(2ndSemester) |
10 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 20th January, 2022 | Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) | Dr. Disari Roy | 10(4th Semester) |
11 | Human Rights,Psychology , Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) | Seminar | 2nd March,2022 | Sexual Harassment at workplace and Educational Institutions: Right to Mental Health | Dr. Pushpa Misra, Dr. Payel Rai Chowdhury | 150 |
12 | Human Rights, History ,Philosophy | Seminar | 13th December,2022 | Some observations on Human Rights and Violence on Women | Ms. Mitali Biswas | 50(1st & 3rd Semester) |
13 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 20th December,2022 | United Nations and its Specialized agencies | Dr. Atrayee Banerjee | 8(3rd Semester) |
14 | Human Rights | extension lecture | 3rd March ,2023 | Human Rights in the context of Dalit Movement | Dr. Homprabha Barua | 9(4th Semester) |
Student Progression Report(Department of Human Rights)
Name of The student | Year of Passing | Department | Progression |
Aheli Chatterjee | 2019 | B. A. General | Higher Education (M.A. in Political Science) |
Supporting Documents:
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Name: Human Rights in the context of Dalit Movement
Category: Extension Lecture
Organizing Unit: Department of Human Rights, RKSMVV
Date: 03.03.2023
Time: 12:15 pm
Number of Students: 09
Number of Teachers: 2
Speaker: Dr. Homprabha Barua
Assistant Professor, Vivekananda Thakurpur, University of Calcutta
Brief Description & Outcome of the Event: Speaker has been invited for delivering an Extension lecture on “Human Rights in the context of Dalit Movement” organized by the Department of Human Rights, RKSMVV College on 3rd March, 2023 at 12:15 pm. Students will be able to: Identify the emancipation or elevation of dalit, i.e., modifying social practices to enable dalit to play a more vital and constructive role in society; and equal rights dalit , i.e., expansion of civil, political, and cultural rights.
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