SOGDS programmes 2011

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME: In July 2010 the MA programme in Gender and Development Studies has been launched in the ODL mode. It is already on offer in the on-campus, full-time mode through classroom teaching from July 2009. After successful completion of the first year courses (two semesters in the on-campus programme), a learner has an exit option and would earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies. The programme is likely to be of interest to academics and researchers; trainers, facilitators, supervisors; staff of organizations working in the area of gender and development; government personnel; personnel working in banks/ financial institutions. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES: The programmes seek to enable learners to: analyze extent of gender-sensitivity of development interventions; conduct gender analysis; critically analyze gender differentials in selected development sectors; identify appropriate research designs and methodologies for a range of research problems; suggest positive affirmative action in development planning and practice to promote gender equity and equality. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: The broad structure for the Master’s Degree/ PG Diploma in Gender and Development Studies uses a modular approach. The Year I courses (two semesters in the on-campus programme) if successfully completed would earn the learner a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies. If the learner continues with the Year II courses (two semesters in the on-campus programme) and successfully completes them, the learner would earn a Master’s 14. MGSE-0014 Gender and International Relations 4 15. MGSE-0015 Gender and Labour 4 16. MGSE-0016 Gender, Science and Technology 4 17. MGSE-0017 Gender, Environment and Ecology 4 18. MGSE-0018 Gender and Education 4 19. MGSE-0019 Gender, Law and Human Rights 4 20. MGSE-0020 Gender and Financial Inclusion 4 ELIGIBILITY: Under graduation in any discipline. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Students completing this programme will be able to pursue their careers in the following areas: Can opt for higher studies and research programmes. Possibilities to work with Non-Profit Organizations both at National and International level. Careers in teaching and research. Can pursue careers in specialized areas like Corporate Social Responsibility, Gender Training Programmes, Special Column Writing, Editing, and Mass Media. degree in Gender and Development Studies. Specializations according to the learner’s interest could be chosen from a range of optionals using a choice-based credit system. YEAR I: COMPULSORY COURSES: Learners would be required to complete five compulsory courses over a year in the ODL mode or two semesters in the on-campus mode. They would complete 16 credits in each semester(on-campus) and 32 credits in the first year (ODL mode). S.No. Course Code Course Title Credits* 1. MGS-001 Gender and Development: Concept, Approaches and Strategies 6 2. MGS-002 Gender, Development Goals and Praxis 6 3. MGS-003 Gender Analysis 4 4. MGS-004 Gender-sensitive Planning and Policy Making 8 5. MGS-005 Research Methodologies in Gender and Development Studies 8 * One credit equals 30 student study hours YEAR II: COURSE ELECTIVES: Learners would be required to complete eight optional courses over one year (ODL mode) and two semesters (on-campus mode). They would choose courses worth 16 credits in each semester completing a total of 32 credits in the second year. PROGRAMME COORDINATORS (Distance mode) Prof.Annu J Thomas School of Gender and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi New Delhi – 110 068 E-mail: athomas@ignou.ac.in Ph.No:011-29572961(O), 9811960972 (M) Prof.Savita Singh Director School of Gender and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan GArhi New Delhi – 110 068 E-mail: savitasingh@ignou.ac.in Ph.No: 011-29573095 (O), 9711401974 (M) PROGRAMME COORDINATORS (Full time On-campus mode) Dr. Vanishree J. (Assistant Professor) Dr. G.Uma (Assistant Professor) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Prof. Savita Singh Director School of Gender and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi New Delhi – 110 068 E-mail: sogds@ignou.ac.in E-mail: savitasingh@ignou.ac.in Ph.No: 011-29573095 (O), 9711401974 (M) S.No Course Code Course Title Cre-dits 1. MGSE-001 Gender Planning and Development Policies 4 2. MGSE-002 Gender Audit and Gender Budgeting 4 3. MGSE-003 Gender Mainstreaming 4 4. MGSE-004 Gender Issues in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management 4 5. MGSE-005 Gender, Literature and Culture in India 4 6. MGSE-006 Gender, Resources and Entitlements 4 7. MGSE-007 Gender, Organization and Leadership 4 8. MGSE-008 Media, ICTs and Gender 4 9. MGSE-009 Gender Issues in Work, Employment and Productivity 4 10. MGSE-0010 Gender and Entrepreneurship Development 4 11. MGSE-0011 Gender, Political Participation and Governance 4 12. MGSE-0012 Gender, Nutrition and Health 4 13. MGSE-0013 Gender Training and Empowerment 4 M.A in Gender and Development Studies School of Gender and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi