JAIPUR: The University of Rajasthan (RU) is making changes to its academic offerings in line with the transformative goal of the National Education Policy (NEP). In keeping with the NEP’s emphasis on multidisciplinary education and skill development, the university is actively adjusting its courses and syllabus to meet students’ changing needs and the modern workforce’s demands.
Recognising the necessity of remaining at the cutting edge of educational innovation, the university is conducting a thorough evaluation of its existing courses, said officials. The university’s Board of Studies is working hard to restructure the syllabus so that it aligns with the NEP’s objectives.
Rashmi Jain, head of sociology department, said “Here we are going to introduce two diploma courses – Gerontology and Research Methods. They were supposed to start this year but probably because of the NEP we will have to convert the format again and send it to the university.”
She further said that these programmes address the increasing demand for research-oriented skills and specialised knowledge in sociology.
Gerontology is the study of aging and elderly populations in the society. The newly introduced Gerontology diploma course aims to deepen students’ understanding of geriatric care, social policies and the psychosocial aspects of aging. This programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the unique issues that aging populations face, as well as contribute to the development of effective social support systems.
The department of European Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies in its Board of Studies meeting also decided to start new courses like MA in German and Spanish and BA in French as per NEP guidelines.
Nidhi Raisinghani, the department head, said, “We are writing to the university to start a masters programme in German and Spanish because there is a demand for these subjects in Rajasthan. We are also working to start a bachelors programme in French in addition to certificate courses available for the language in the department.”
She said that at present, students from Rajasthan go outside to pursue their masters in foreign languages and the state loses talent, as these students usually do not return.
Due to increasing tourism in Rajasthan post Covid-19, demand for tour guides who know German, French and Spanish has increased, which is another reason for the university to start the courses.
Recognising the necessity of remaining at the cutting edge of educational innovation, the university is conducting a thorough evaluation of its existing courses, said officials. The university’s Board of Studies is working hard to restructure the syllabus so that it aligns with the NEP’s objectives.
Rashmi Jain, head of sociology department, said “Here we are going to introduce two diploma courses – Gerontology and Research Methods. They were supposed to start this year but probably because of the NEP we will have to convert the format again and send it to the university.”
She further said that these programmes address the increasing demand for research-oriented skills and specialised knowledge in sociology.
Gerontology is the study of aging and elderly populations in the society. The newly introduced Gerontology diploma course aims to deepen students’ understanding of geriatric care, social policies and the psychosocial aspects of aging. This programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the unique issues that aging populations face, as well as contribute to the development of effective social support systems.
The department of European Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies in its Board of Studies meeting also decided to start new courses like MA in German and Spanish and BA in French as per NEP guidelines.
Nidhi Raisinghani, the department head, said, “We are writing to the university to start a masters programme in German and Spanish because there is a demand for these subjects in Rajasthan. We are also working to start a bachelors programme in French in addition to certificate courses available for the language in the department.”
She said that at present, students from Rajasthan go outside to pursue their masters in foreign languages and the state loses talent, as these students usually do not return.
Due to increasing tourism in Rajasthan post Covid-19, demand for tour guides who know German, French and Spanish has increased, which is another reason for the university to start the courses.
