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1. Human Excellence Value Education Program Global Values – U18VEP7507 2018 Regulation Common to all the UG branches

2. Global Values U18VEP7507 Common to all the UG branches

3. Global Values - U18VEP7507 S No Course Topics 1 Ecology and harmony in Nature 2 Sustainable Living 3 Global consumption & its impact on the Environment 4 Universal human rights 5 Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa & Non violence 6 Global Peace and Harmony 7 We are all one - The feel of Oneness 8 Yoga for wellness What’s Inside?

4. Since it is a Non credit Mandatory course, it need to be completed by all the students. Minimum of 80% attendance is must. Learners will be assessed on the course topics with simple objective questions after the course. Earning a minimum of 50% in the assessment is required to complete the course successfully. Scoring less than 50% in test & less than 80% in attendance will require learners to re appear for the course again. Attendance & Assessment

5. Day 1

6. Nature is the source of creation. It evolved in a way to make every beings on the planet to thrive in harmony. Over the course of time, the ecological balance is being disturbed by many manmade actions. This leads us to witness very dangerous challenges like climate change, natural resource depletion etc. Developing right understanding about the natural harmony among all the following orders and realizing how we can coexist and contribute towards the harmony is our focus in this session. Physical order – air, water, soil, metals etc. Plant order – trees, plants, herbs etc. Animal order – animals, birds etc. Human order – human beings Ecology and harmony in Nature

7. Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. In this session, witness the planet's breath-taking diversity - from seabirds carpet-bombing the ocean to wildebeests eluding the wild dogs of the Serengeti. Click here to start the video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfO-3Oir-qM Ecology and harmony in Nature

8. Discussion 1. Global warming and resource depletion are two problems of the current time. Are these natural occurrences or are they due to lack of right understanding of nature? 2. Do we, human beings, have a role to play in nature? To further develop the harmony in nature (at least not to disturb the harmony in nature) To evolve a way of living in harmony with nature 3. What are some of the activities you can do in contributing to the harmony in nature? 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

9. Sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or society's use of the Earth's natural resources, and one's personal resources. Sometimes that can mean not choosing to consume a product that is made using practices that don’t promote sustainability, and sometimes it means changing how you do things so that you start becoming more of an active part of the cycle of life. It is an opportunity for people to adopt actions for sustainable living that can help them to reduce their carbon footprint or environmental impact by altering their lifestyle. Sustainable Living

10. In this video, we explore the Sustainable City, a housing development in Dubai with 3,500+ people already living is giving us more insights about the future of living in a more sustainable way. . This teaches us ways we can incorporate in our homes & communities to reimagine the way we live. It includes utilizing resources sustainably, water & energy management, waste management, producing foods to meet community demands etc. Click here to start the video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCKz8ykyI2E Sustainable Living

11. Discussion 1. What are your thoughts after watching sustainable city? Are you interested in sustainable living? 2. To what extent people in our country are aware about sustainable living? How can we promote this to many? 3. What are some of the activities you can do to contribute towards sustainable living? 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

12. 1. What the following elements can do to improve the harmony in Nature with their capacity? Local/federal governments Corporations & organizations Individuals 2. Introduce sustainable living to your family members, friends & relatives by promoting the need and the goodness of it. Asynchronous Learning

13. Day 2

14. Have you ever thought how is your favourite product / thing is made from scratch before it reaches you? From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. Our consumption is increasing linearly whereas the natural resources are limited in nature. Global Consumption & its Impact on the Environment

15. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. Click here to start the video Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM The Story of Stuff

16. Go to your wardrobe/cupboard and figure out how many cloths you have. This includes all type of cloths Time: 5 minutes How many pair of cloths you have totally? What is your thought on the number of cloths you have? Is it adequate? / more than required/ in shortage ? Activity

17. Discussion 1. Share your thoughts before and after the video? 2. What the corporates can do to reverse this ? 3. How the individuals can improve this condition? 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

18. Human rights are rights we have simply because we exist as human beings - they are not granted by any bodies like government. These universal rights are inherent to us all, regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color , religion, language, or any other status. They range from the most fundamental - the right to life - to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty. Universal Human Rights

19. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. It was drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. As per UN, Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. This lecture takes us through the UDHR in a meaningful way with practical examples. Click here to start the video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBiYSe269I4 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

20. Discussion 1. Do you think this UDHR covers all rights of humans living across the globe? 2. What are the violations of human rights the world is facing currently? 3. What are the possible ways through which we can eradicate these violations across the globe and lead a just society? 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

21. What can be an effective solution to reduce the rate of global consumption of natural resources? What is your contribution towards the change? Educate your family and friends on the impact of over consumption of natural resources. Asynchronous learning / Home Assignments 4 . How can we make everyone aware of their rights? 5. Explore and understand the structure & operation of National Human Rights Commission of India. -> https://nhrc.nic.in/ 5. Explore & understand the concept of “ Minimalism ”

22. Day 3

23. With Mahathma Gandhi, the notion of nonviolence attained a special status in the world. He not only theorized on it, he adopted nonviolence as a philosophy and an ideal way of life till his last breath. He made us understand that the philosophy of nonviolence is not a weapon of the weak; it is a weapon, which can be tried by all. Mahathma Gandhi’s non-violence played a vital role in the Indian freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa & Non violence

24. Ahimsa & the philosophy of Non Violence is India’s greatest teaching to the world. It is also clubbed with the concept of pacifism in the west. Most of the world personalities like Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Barack Obama admired Mahathma Gandhi’s life & message. Let us look through Mahathma Gandhi’s ahimsa and its true relevance in modern life through this explanatory lecture. . Click here to start the video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poCJqjLfk9g Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa & Non violence

25. Discussion 1. Can we try incorporating the concept of non-violence in our day to day life ? 2. Share any of the quote / message by Mahathma Gandhi you like a lot 3. What are the possible ways through which we can eradicate violence, war, terrorism across the globe? 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

26. World peace, is the concept of an ideal state of happiness, freedom, and peace within and among all people and nations on Planet Earth. Peace is more than the absence of war… it is also the absence of poverty, unemployment, violence and inequality. Peace is the way out of inequity and violence and a golden ticket to enter a new, brighter future for humankind. Global Peace and Harmony

27. Globally, peace is to live in cohesion across society, and to have the freedom to fully be yourself without taking over the identity or freedom of anyone else.” All of us are important in this epic endeavour and the future generations need every hand they can get to receive a more equal, peaceful, and beautiful world. In this lecture, His Holiness Dalai Lama sharing the significance of various factors the mankind needs to work on for ensuring harmony and peace at a global level. Click here to start the session Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr02CT_a8Zk Global Peace and Harmony

28. Discussion 1. How easy / hard it is to love each other? 2. Dalai Lama says Love & Compassion are our natural feelings and hatred is something we develop by choice due to wrong teachings, parenting & leadership. How do you see this? 3. How can we attain religious harmony at a global level? 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

29. A famous tech legend who was the CEO and co founder of world’s leading company got inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and wore specs exactly like Gandhi to symbolize his idealism. Try figuring him out. Explore & understand the concept of Pacifism Draft an action plan to ensure religious harmony across the globe Asynchronous learning

30. Day 4

31. Oneness is the belief that everything in the universe is part of the same fundamental whole that exists beyond time. Though the world is full of many divisions, philosophically as well as scientifically, all the individual things are part of some fundamental entity which is the ultimate truth. Tapping to that feel of oneness will bring harmony at all the levels of life. Everything is Connected: We Are All One

32. We're all connected to one another and the planet. The interconnection of the Universe is scientifically supported. This means you are a part of me. This lecture gives a deep realization of how we perceive things and the whole existence. Click here to start the video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyr4qORDu2A Everything is connected: we are all one

33. Discussion 1. Has this changed how you see the world? Share your thoughts. 2. Will this understanding help us develop universal brotherhood towards all ? 3. How the world would be if we are all united with the feel of oneness without the limitation of nationality, religion, race etc 4. Do you wish to share something about this topic with the class?

34. How the feel of oneness can be instilled among all? Explore and understand about various global/local organizations working on the global unity and harmony. How can you contribute towards world peace and harmony Asynchronous Learning

35. Yoga is a science of well-being and healthy living. Regular practice of Yoga is extremely beneficial for physical & mental wellbeing. As part of the course, learners are invited to practice Yoga daily which will promote wellness in all levels. With the help of the guided Yoga tutorial videos, you may start practicing it at your own pace. Yoga for Wellness

36. Hatha Yoga by Integral Yoga Institute In this video tutorial, Swami Satchidananda Saraswati the founder of Integral Yoga Institute, teaching all the Hatha Yoga asanas with detailed explanation. . Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pfzj96VVVM Guided Yoga Tutorial Videos

37. Yoga 4 Unity Yoga For Unity and Well-being is a collaborative effort to bring the essence of Yoga to your doorstep with a 100 day programme (14th March - 21st June, 2021). There are various Yoga and wellness tutorials available for everyone to start practicing Yoga. Link : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTPMRKuwJ0eQ_8MPYhkv5w Guided Yoga Tutorial Videos

38. Please share: Your brief  introduction   Your  key learning  from this Human Excellence Global Values course Your thoughts before & thoughts now (about Nature, environment, Human Rights, Global Peace & harmony, Oneness, etc.) Your feedback & Suggestions    Valediction & Feedback

39. Learners will be assessed on the course topics with simple objective questions after the course. Earning a minimum of 50% in the assessment is required to complete the course successfully. Totally 25 objective questions are there. Each question carries 4 marks and the total mark is 100. Course facilitator will share the link for the assessment along with other instructions like timings, mode and platform etc. You need to finish your examination and submit your answers within the deadline mentioned by course facilitator to complete the course successfully. Course Assessment

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