Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : HS5302 : Indigenous Knowledge Systems { 3-0-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Dr. Koteswara Rao Kodirekkala

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction
Indigenous Knowledge – Terminology, Definitions, Characteristics, Domains and Examples.

Module 2: Bio-cultural diversity and Indigenous Knowledge
Diverse ecological zones, ways of living and indigenous knowledge Diverse foods and knowledge, Indigenous people’s perception of nature – people as part of nature, Sacred groves.

Module 3: Indigenous Knowledge of tribes on forest resources and forest products
Dominant domains of forest resources and knowledge, Indigenous knowledge on plants for economic and survival needs, Knowledge about medicinal plants, plants for forecasting rain.

Module 4: Importance of Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous knowledge for local communities, environment, humanity Indigenous Knowledge in modern society – indigenous knowledge vs scientific knowledge

Indigenous Knowledge and development – Indigenous Knowledge in/for development, agriculture, natural resource management.

Module 5: Policies and Management of Indigenous Knowledge
International and national policies on indigenous/traditional knowledge,
Intellectual Property Rights for Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous Knowledge Management – Transmission, erosion, documentation and maintenance of indigenous knowledge.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

After the completion of this course, students will be able to: <br />CO1: understand the concept of indigenous knowledge, <br />CO2: identify various categories of indigenous knowledge, <br />CO3: learn the best practices of indigenous knowledge, <br />CO4: explain the role of indigenous knowledge, <br />CO5: comprehend the challenges and state of indigenous knowledge today.

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading