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Ambedkar Studies . . . |
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar : |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a key contributor in building
India’s democratic infrastructure, constitution and
economic structure and institutions. His interests and
role is very important in these fields. He participated in
designing the tricolour flag of our country after
independence with much vibrancy. During the British rule,
he participated in the Round Table Conference, Simon
Commission and Viceroy Commission representing the
oppressed caste and workers. He voiced for their
libe ration and basic rights. He led many struggles to
amend reservation to the oppressed and the backward caste
people in India to establish social justice. He had
successfully lead and organized many struggles to
safeguard the rights and righteousness of minorities,
women and livelihood of tribunals and Adivasis. His works
and commitment for liberation are commendable. Barath
Ratna, Dr. Ambedkar has got an exclusive recognition in
today’s mainstream politics, government institutions, and
religious institutions and in colleges, universities. Many
had taken initiatives to know more about him and to
understand him. Many people are reading about his works
and life. The universities and colleges at Maharashtra and
Madhya Pradesh had started naming universities and
colleges after his name. They have also initiated a course
onAmbedkar Stud. Tamilnadu also witnesses such
initiatives quite recent. |
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WhyAmbedkar Stud ? |
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India has
unique socio-economic issues and while looking for dealing
with those issues, one cannot leave behind orientation to
Ambedkarite thoughts and acts. The 37 volumes on Ambekar’s
speech and writings in Tamil (17 volumes in English)
speaks very elaborately on the socio-religious-economic
and political issues. He also had setout detailed
strategies for dealing the issues. He gives practical
solutions for liberation of backward and schedule caste
community, class perspective of workers, India’s
sovereignty and annihilation of caste. Thus, Ambedkarite
thoughts and strategies are quite practical to today’s
socio-political issues caused capitalism, globalization,
communal politics and uneven financial situations. Hence,
learning Ambedkarite is relevant in practical learning is
been realized as necessary. |
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Ambedkar Studies – Recognised by Madurai
Kamaraj University: |
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In Tamilnadu,Ambedkar Stud is introduced at Chennai
University and Madurai Kamaraj U niversity. The course
offered at Tamilnadu Theological Seminar is recognized by
Madurai Kamaraj University. Presently, Certificate and
Diploma course is introduced. The course is being offered
successfully for the past four years. |
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Eligibility : |
Diploma inAmbedkar Stud: Any Under-Graduate
Degree and / or Certificate in
Ambedkar Stud Certificate inAmbedkar Stud: A pass
in Higher Secondary (+2)
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Who can join ? |
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Class |
Course |
Medium of Instruction |
Duration |
| Diploma in
Ambedkar Stud |
Ambedkar Studies |
English / Tamil |
1 Year |
| Certificate in
Ambedkar Stud |
Ambedkar Studies |
English / Tamil |
1 Year |
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Certificate Course has 3 papers and Diploma Course has 4 papers. The
classes will be held on every first and third Saturdays of
every month. Classes will also be held in the form of
seminars, workshops, paper presentation and the classes
will be held at Dalit Resource Centre. |
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Library: |
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There are many books
on Ambedkar after the centenary of Ambedkar by people who
are attracted in his ideologies. A compact library with
about 50,000 books on ecology, economics, science and
technology, religion, philosophy, and law in a serene
environment is situated in Tamilnadu Theological Seminary
(TTS). A separate collection of books on Dalit community,
anthropology, human rights, Dalit Arts, Dalit History,
Dalit Feminism, Atrocities on Dalits, Dalit Liberation,
Dalit Politics, Ambedkar Thoughts, Early Buddhism and
similar books of about 2000 is kept along with rare Dalit
Arts, posters and documents at the documentation Centre at
Dalit Resource Centre. |
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Fee Details: |
- Diploma Studies: Rs. 1000/- for one year including course
and examination fees.
- Certificate Studies: Rs. 700/- for one year including
course and examination fees.
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Fees to be paid in person or by post at,
To
Dalit
Resource Centre,
32-C, Barthidasan Salai, Arasaradi,
Madurai – 625 016.
Exam fees to be paid by February 15 of
every year. |
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