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GEOGRAPHY MODULE
People and the Land - Managing Human Environments (GEO 2305)
(Bachelor of Education, Year II Semester IV)
This module has a total of 60 instructional hours approximately
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General objective of the module:
This module on People and the Land Managing Human Environments is wholly based on coursework.
i. The key idea of this module is to make the student teachers aware of land as a surface, which offers us various vital resources. It discusses in particular importance of resources from the environments that people use and continue in various ways to form products and services that are supposed to assist human life.
ii. It is also concerned with assisting the student teacher-teachers to become knowledgeable and competent in their roles as producers, consumers and citizen in society. It intends to help evaluate economic information and ideas and to develop skills and ability to make informed judgements about economic matters. In so far as geography provides a breadth of subject matter at a range of scales, it provides opportunities for the student teacher-teachers to learn about and appreciate economic activities and processes at work. The need to understand an economic dimension may contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in.
iii. The idea of Sustainable Development has also been included as one of the most pertinent concepts put forward which offers survival to humankind in the face of static or dwindling resource) and the probability of major ecological disruptions. In view of the current world ecological and economic situation, this concept would perhaps ensure the compatibility of environmental conservation and socio-economic development on a sustainable basis.
iv. To study about the importance of land as a multifaceted groundswell of resources and the role it plays in enhancing human activities.
v. To enable the student teacher-teachers to develop a deeper understanding of the value of resources and their roles as producers, and consumers in managing human environments.

Specific objectives or learning outcomes:

On completion of this module, the trainee teacher will be able to:
i. Examine and analyse the materials on Resources and Development, nature and distribution of both human and physical resources;
ii. Examine and discuss the agricultural system and practice in different regions of the world;
iii. Compare and contrast traditional with modem practices of agriculture based on case studies;
iv. Explore and analyse the mineral resources of the world and the related manufacturing industries;
v. Critically examine the energy question in term of availability of sources of energy, the benefits and drawbacks;
vi. Trace and analyse the development and spread of transport systems around the world and assess how they help in the development process;
vii. Critically analyse the concept of sustainable development and assess the strategies that promote it (based on case studies);
viii. Undertake a major project work on land use of the local area and analyse the importance of human activities on it.

Subject matter of the module

1. Resource Geography
• Scope
• Objectives
• Approaches
2. Classification of Economic activities and Economics
• Categories of activity
• Types of Economic activities
3. Resources and Development-
• Nature and distribution of resources
• Human and physical resources
• Changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance of resources
• Management of Natural Resources
4. Agricultural System-
• Agricultural Practices
• Types of agriculture,
• Traditional Vs Modernization;
5. Mineral Resources and Manufacturing Industries
• Classification
• Nature of manufacturing
• Industrial Location Theories
6. The Energy Question-
• Hydro power, fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, solar, tidal-
• Alternative sources of cleaner energy; Non-conventional energy resources
7. The Development and spread of Transport System in the world-
• Roadways,
• Railways,
• Waterways,
• Aviation;
8. Towards Sustainable Development-
• Concept,
• Environmental law,
• Environmental Strategy,
• Environment Impact assessment.

7. Land as a resource- local land use study-
• Challenges and influences on local landform systems,
• Management of landform systems.
Mode of Assessment:
i. Project work on Local Land use: 50
ii. Research and presentation on selected topic: 25
iii. Class Presentations: 10
iv. Case Studies: 15

HISTORY MODULE
Democracy in Bhutan (HIS 2305)
(Bachelor of Education, Year II Semester IV)
This module has a total of 60 instructional hours approximately
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General objective of the module:
i. To develop an in depth knowledge of the historical continuity in the development of the constitution of the kingdom of Bhutan among the student teachers.
ii. To enable student teachers to critically assess the articles and clauses of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
iii. To equip the student teachers with an in-depth information of day-to-day political changes of Bhutan.
iv. Link the articles and clauses to the various Acts.
Specific objectives or learning outcomes:
i. Analyze the concept of the constitution.
ii. Critically assess the evolution of the constitution in the kingdom of Bhutan.
iii. Able to critically examine the impact of political changes in the day-to-day life of the Bhutanese people.
iv. Explain articles and the clauses of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
v. Explain the terminologies used in the Bhutanese Constitution in the correct perspective.
vi. Value the significance of the Bhutanese Constitution.
vii. Value the national symbols of Bhutan.
viii. Provide necessary information regarding the Bhutanese Constitutions to the near by community.
ix. Develop the sense of pride of being the citizen of Bhutan.
x. Examine the circumstances leading to the political unity of Bhutan.
xi. Teach the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the schools.

Subject matter of the module

a) Political Unity of Bhutan
• Elements of the political unity.
• Religion.
• The language.
• Race and ethnicity.
• Geographical location.
• Cultural Heritage.
b) Concept of the constitution
• Meaning.
• Definition.
• Characteristics.
c) Origin of the Constitution
• History of the constitution.
• Ideas for the development the constitution of the kingdom of Bhutan.
• Contributions of the Wang chuck dynasty to the evolution of the constitution.
• Factors leading to the writing of the constitution.
Significance of the constitution
• Impact of the constitution on the society.
• Impact on the existing political system.
d) Constitution of the kingdom of Bhutan
• Preamble.
• Articles 1 to 34.
• Clauses with reference to the various Acts.
Mode of Assessment:
Nature of Assignments Course work (50 %)
Examination (50%) Remarks

Minor assignments 2 500-1000 words
Major assignments 1 3000 –5000 words
Presentations / group works 2
Any other area Examination