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Universal Human Values L P C

Discipline(s) / EAE / OAE Semester Group Sub-group Paper Code

Marking Scheme:
4. Teachers Continuous Evaluation: 25 marks
5. Term end Theory Examinations: 75 marks
6. This is an NUES paper, hence all examinations to be conducted by the concerned teacher.
Instructions for paper setter:
1. There should be 9 questions in the term end examinations question paper.
2. The first (1st) question should be compulsory and cover the entire syllabus. This question should be
objective, single line answers or short answer type question of total 15 marks.
3. Apart from question 1 which is compulsory, rest of the paper shall consist of 4 units as per the syllabus.
Every unit shall have two questions covering the corresponding unit of the syllabus. However, the student
shall be asked to attempt only one of the two questions in the unit. Individual questions may contain upto
5 sub-parts / sub-questions. Each Unit shall have a marks weightage of 15.
4. The questions are to be framed keeping in view the learning outcomes of the course / paper.
Course Objectives :
1. To help the students appreciate the essential complementarily between 'VALUES' and 'SKILLS' to
ensure sustained happiness and prosperity which are the core aspirations of all human beings.
2. To facilitate the development of a Holistic perspective among students towards life and profession as
well as towards happiness and prosperity based on a correct understanding of the Human reality and
the rest of existence. Such a holistic perspective forms the basis of Universal Human Values and
movement towards value-based living in a natural way.
3. To highlight plausible implications of such a Holistic understanding in terms of ethical human conduct,
trustful and mutually fulfilling human behaviour and mutually enriching interaction with Nature.
4. To analyze the value of harmonious relationship based on trust and respect in their life and profession
Course Outcomes (CO)
CO 1 Evaluate the significance of value inputs in formal education and start applying them in their life and
profession
CO 2 Distinguish between values and skills, happiness and accumulation of physical facilities, the Self and
the Body, Intention and Competence of an individual, etc.
CO 3 Examine the role of a human being in ensuring harmony in society and nature.
CO 4 Apply the understanding of ethical conduct to formulate the strategy for ethical life and profession.
Course Outcomes (CO) to Programme Outcomes (PO) mapping (scale 1: low, 2: Medium, 3: High)
PO01 PO02 PO03 PO04 PO05 PO06 PO07 PO08 PO09 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 - - - - - 3 - 3 1 1 - 1
CO 2 - - - - - 3 - 3 1 1 - 1
CO 3 - - - - - 3 - 3 1 1 - 1
CO 4 - - - - - 3 - 3 1 1 - 1

UNIT-I

Introduction-Basic Human Aspiration, its fulfillment through All-encompassing Resolution: The basic human
aspirations and their fulfillment through Right understanding and Resolution, Right understanding and
Resolution as the activities of the Self, Self being central to Human Existence; All-encompassing Resolution for
a Human Being, its details and solution of problems in the light of Resolution

UNIT-II

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Understanding Human Being: Understanding the human being comprehensively as the first step and the core
theme of this course; human being as co-existence of the self and the body; the activities and potentialities of
the self; Basis for harmony/contradiction in the self

UNIT-III

Understanding Nature and Existence: A comprehensive understanding (knowledge) about the existence,
Nature being included; the need and process of inner evolution (through self-exploration, self-awareness and
self-evaluation), particularly awakening to activities of the Self: Realization, Understanding and Contemplation
in the Self (Realization of Co-Existence, Understanding of Harmony in Nature and Contemplation of
Participation of Human in this harmony/ order leading to comprehensive knowledge about the existence).

UNIT - IV

Understanding Human Conduct, All-encompassing Resolution & Holistic Way of Living: Understanding
Human Conduct, different aspects of All-encompassing Resolution (understanding, wisdom, science etc.),
Holistic way of living for Human Being with All-encompassing Resolution covering all four dimensions of human
endeavor viz., realization, thought, behavior and work (participation in the larger order) leading to harmony
at all levels from Self to Nature and entire Existence

Textbook(s):
1. R R Gaur, R Asthana, G P Bagaria, 2019 (2nd Revised Edition), A Foundation Course in Human Values and
Professional Ethics. ISBN 978-93-87034-47-1, Excel Books, New Delhi.
2. Premvir Kapoor, Professional Ethics and Human Values, Khanna Book Publishing, New Delhi, 2022.

References:
1. Ivan Illich, 1974, Energy & Equity, The Trinity Press, Worcester, and Harper Collins, USA
2. E.F. Schumacher, 1973, Small is Beautiful: a study of economics as if people mattered, Blond & Briggs,
Britain.
3. Sussan George, 1976, How the Other Half Dies, Penguin Press. Reprinted 1986.
4. Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jorgen Randers, William W. Behrens III, 1972, Limits to
Growth – Club of Rome’s report, Universe Books.
5. A Nagraj, 1998, Jeevan Vidya EkParichay, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak.
6. P L Dhar, RR Gaur, 1990, Science and Humanism, Commonwealth Publishers.
7. A N Tripathy, 2003, Human Values, New Age International Publishers.
8. Subhas Palekar, 2000, How to practice Natural Farming, Pracheen (Vaidik) Krishi Tantra Shodh,
Amravati.
9. E G Seebauer& Robert L. Berry, 2000, Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists &Engineers, Oxford
University Press
10. M Govindrajran, S Natrajan& V.S. Senthil Kumar, Engineering Ethics (including Human Values), Eastern
Economy Edition, Prentice Hall of India Ltd.
11. B P Banerjee, 2005, Foundations of Ethics and Management, Excel Books.
12. B L Bajpai, 2004, Indian Ethos and Modern Management, New Royal Book Co., Lucknow. Reprinted
2008.

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