KHALL1KOTE UNIVERSITY, BRAHMAPUR
M. Phil.
Anthropology 2015-16
COURSE STRUCTURE
Papers and Subject Marks Time FrameSemester Breakup
1.Research Methodology 100 marks 4 HoursI Semester
2.Advance Tribal Studies 100 marks 4 Hours(1st 6 months)
3.Dissertation100 marks 6 HoursII Semester
Viva100 marks(2nd 6 months)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY PAPER-1
1st Semester (1st 6 months)100 marks 4 Hours
Unit I: Theories in Anthropological Research & Methodology
History of Field Work Tradition and Emergence of Anthropology as an Empirical discipline, Dimensions of Anthropological field work in India: Simple and Complex societies.
Unit 11:Research Design
Concept, Features and Types of Research Design - Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental and Evaluative studies; Methods of formation of Objectives and Hypothesis. Sampling and Methods of Comparison
Unit m :Methods of Data Collection
Methods and procedure of data collection: Primary and Secondary source of data, Participatory Techniques: PRA & RRA, Participatory mapping: Sociometry, Observation, Focused group discussion, Tabulation and methods of analysis.
Unit IV : Computing and Analysis of Research Data
Problems and issues in Executing Research in Field Situations: Ethical issues Procedures of Data analysis and Presentation of Field Report: Print form, Electronic media & Visual media
ADVANCE TRIBAL STUDIES PAPER-II
2nd Semester (Is' 6 months)100 marks4 Hours
Unit I: Understanding of Tribal Society
Emergence of Ethnographic and Tribal Studies in Anthropology, Concept of Tribe: Demographic, Racial and Linguistic Distributions, Cultural differentiations and Ethnic Identity
Unit II:Tribal Policies and Tribal Administration in India
Constitutional Safeguards: Protective Legislation, History of Tribal Development and Administration: Pre Independent and Post Independent India. Tribal policies and programmes since from Tribal Sub-plan approach and respective five year plan periods
UnitIII: Tribal Problem & Tribal Movement in India
Crisis of Tribal Identity: Ethnic Conflict, Ethos & Values, Identity and language, Gender issues and Globalization. Problems of Involuntary Displacement; Migration; Rehabilitation & Re-settlement policies in India & Odisha
Methods and consequences of land alienation and Indebtedness; forest Policies, Impact of Industrialization & Urbanization on Tribes.
Unit IV: Tribal Odisha
Socio-economic profile and Cultural diversities of Tribal Odisha; Polices, Plans and Programmes for Tribal Administration in Odisha.
Education; Health and Economy of tribes with special reference to the PTGs of Odisha
Books Recommended:
1.A.K Singh & M.K Jabbi, Tribes in India Edited
2.Bailey, F.G,Tribe, Caste and Nation
3.Behera, Contemporary Society: Tribal Studies, Vol I to III
4.L.P Vidyarthi & B.K Rai, Tribal Culture in India
5.NadimHassain,Tribal India
6.N.K Behura & R. K Mohanti, Tribal Odissa
7.N.K Behura & K.K Mahanti, Tribal Orissa Readings in Society
8.P.C Mohapatra,Tribal Development in India
DISSERTATION
Paper -III& IV
Dissertation -100 marks Paper III6 Hours
&Viva-100 marks Paper IV
The students have to undergo field work preferably in Tribal / Rural community and submit Dissertation to the HoD, Anthropology, at least one month before completion of course work. Topics need to be approved by the HoD of the Department and the candidate has to remain under the supervision of the staff of the Department and submit their dissertations with final approval of the HoD. The Dissertation shall be examined by an Internal Examiner as well as an External Examiner followed by a Power Point presentation & Viva-Voice examination.