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SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY

B.A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE
B21HL01SC

Humanism and Logic
CREDITS: 2

Course Objectives

1. To introduce the science and art of reasoning

2. To develop analytical skill in reasoning and capacity to argue effectively

3. To impart understanding of the role of logic in other disciplines
4. To develop a blend of logical reason, compassion and love in approach to the world

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course the learners will be able to,
1. know the role of logical reasoning in daily life.

2. save oneself from linguistic traps.

3. have an understanding of the basic humanistic concepts.
4. get values that embrace multicultural diversity.

COURSE DETAILS

BLOCK 1: Foundational Terms and Concepts

Unit 1 Sradha/ Care — Katha Upanisad, Arul — Thirukkural, Jagratha — Dharmapada _

Agape/ Empathetic Love, Kenosis/ Self emptying
Unit 2 Insaniyya / Humanity, Rahma / Mercy. Anukampa / Compassion —

Anukambadasakam, Karuna - Budha

Unit 3 Emancipation. Ubuntu/ Fraternal Love
Unit 4 Ahimsa/ Nonviolence in Different Traditions. Equality

Unit 5 Basheer’s short story, “Oru Manushyan”.
Unit 6 Human as species - Jathilakshanam, Jatinirnayam - Environmental concerns: Gandhi,

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