Enrich - Anthropology
Anthropology optional has been a very high-scoring optional subject in the last decade of the UPSC Mains Exam. It is one of the most scientific of the Humanities and most humane of all sciences which makes this discipline highly logical, analytical, and yet easy to understand. However, despite a full-fledged foundation program, very few can write answers to the demands of questions. Majorly linking current updates to answers, analysing UPSC trend and value addition to conceptual understanding is the key to success in the Main Exam.
Vajiram and Ravi brings to you Enrich-Anthropology Programme, which is a tailor-made course for the students who are done with their basic reading of the optional and are looking to maximize their score through better understanding of the concepts linking with the contemporary discourse within the discipline.
Highlights:
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Commencement Date: August 03, 2022
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Mode: Classes will be conducted online. Tests/Assignments can be taken in both online and offline mode.
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Total 26 sessions (2 ½ Hours each)
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Covers topics which require a nuanced understanding
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Includes comprehensive tests in the end
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Sample Questions and Answers will be discussed in the class
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Handouts in the concerned topics shall be shared
Fees: 14000 + GST
Registration Link: https://vajiramias.com/courses/
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Session No. |
Date |
Day |
Topic |
Faculty |
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1.
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03/08/22 |
Wed |
Anthropological reasoning of bio-cultural nature of man |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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2.
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06/08/22 |
Sat |
Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes; Bipedalism – Changes and implications |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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3.
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17/08/22 |
Wed |
Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution |
Vinoy Krishna |
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4.
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20/08/22 |
Sat |
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium and Factors Affecting it |
Vinoy Krishna |
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5.
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03/09/22 |
Sat |
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism. Social Control and Nature in Traditional and Contemporary Societies. |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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6.
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07/09/22 |
Wed |
Culture and Personality School – Linton, Mead, Benedict and Cora Du Bois |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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7.
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17/09/22 |
Sat |
Genetic imprints in human diseases; significance of genetic screening and counselling - prospects and challenges |
Vinoy Krishna |
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8.
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21/09/22 |
Wed |
Theories and observations of aging; biological and chronological longevity |
Vinoy Krishna |
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9.
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08/10/22 |
Sat |
Descent Theory and Elementary Structures of Kinship (Alliance Theory, Claude Levi Strauss) in Kinship – Critical Evaluation |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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10.
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12/10/22 |
Wed |
Formalism and Substantivism in Anthropology – Critical discussion on propositions |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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11.
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22/10/22 |
Sat |
Concept of Genetic Polymorphism; Role of Natural Selection and interaction with Genetic Polymorphism |
Vinoy Krishna |
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12.
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26/10/22 |
Wed |
Mendelian and Non-Mendelian inheritance in Man with examples |
Vinoy Krishna |
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13.
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09/11/22 |
Wed |
Concept, nature and types of Social Control; Social Control in primitive and contemporary societies. |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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14.
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12/11/22 |
Sat |
Ethnography, Phenomenology and Ethnology –Comparative Analysis Issues of Subjectivity in Anthropological Research |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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15.
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23/11/22 |
Wed |
DNA Technologies and rDNA – Concept, Method and Applications |
Vinoy Krishna |
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16.
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26/11/22 |
Sat |
Chromosomal Aberrations in Man – impact on body and mind |
Vinoy Krishna |
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17.
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07/12/22 |
Wed |
Indian Society – Unity in Diversity |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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18.
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10/12/22 |
Sat |
Caste – structure and characteristics; Jajmani System – William Wiser |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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19.
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17/12/22 |
Sat |
Methods of Genetic Study of Man – Pedigree Analysis and Karyotype Analysis |
Vinoy Krishna |
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20.
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21/12/22 |
Wed |
Human DNA Profiling; Genome Study |
Vinoy Krishna |
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21.
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04/01/23 |
Wed |
Traditional Caste, Changing structure of Caste; contemporary relevance and future of Caste System. |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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22.
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07/01/23 |
Sat |
Historical account of Agrarian Relations in Rural India; Impact of Globalisation on Indian Villages – Sociocultural and economic dimensions. |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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23.
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11/01/23 |
Wed |
Concept of Growth and Development; Factors influencing. |
Vinoy Krishna |
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24.
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14/01/23 |
Sat |
Concept of Race; Factors responsible for formation of Race; Physiological differences in populations of the world. |
Vinoy Krishna |
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25. |
25/01/23 |
Wed |
Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation of Tribes in India. |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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26 |
28/01/23 |
Sat |
Role of NGOs; Role of Anthropology in Rural and Tribal Development – A critical Appraisal |
Kartic Godavarthy |
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27.
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04/02/23 |
Sat |
Comprehensive Test Paper 1 |
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28. |
18/02/23 |
Sat |
Comprehensive Test Paper 2 |
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