An Introduction to Disability Studies in India

ABOUT THE COURSE:This course provides an in-depth examination of cultural, social, historical, and political aspects of disability in India. It intends to explain the basic tenets and concepts associated with Disability Studies. Topic coverage ranges from historical view of disability to socio-cultural construction of disability, policy issues, gender issues, and various perspectives. In addition it also offers politics associated with people with disability and gives a brief account of how they are represented in literature and films. Finally, it paves the way for the future research and engagements.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students of UG and PG for a comprehensive understanding of the field; Research scholars interested in considering the emerging field as their area of expertise; lecturers who are required to teach Disability Studies in the prescribed syllabus of their respective institutions.PREREQUISITES: Not required.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: It is being taught in most of the universities and colleges

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to the course: Methodology, Definitions, Religious Model, Medical Model, Social Model,Week 2:-do-Week 3:Historicizing DisabilityWeek 4:Discourse of Norms, Ability, and MasculinityWeek 5:Indian myths, Stereotypes, Language,Representations,Week 6:Theorizing Disability: Stigma, Identity, SubjectivityWeek 7:Disability, Impairment, CyborgWeek 8:Social Policy, Education and DisabilityWeek 9:Indian Feminism and DisabilityWeek 10:Indian Literature and DisabilityWeek 11:Indian Cinema and DisabilityWeek 12:Emerging New Trends and Practices