Oriental Learning Programme
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- Paper - 1 | Unit - 1 | Teaching Aptitude: Nature, Objectives & Characteristics of Teaching, Learners & Learning Process, Factors Affecting Teaching, Methods of Teaching, Teaching-Learning Aids & ICT Integration, Evaluation, Assessment & Measurement
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 2 | Research Aptitude: Introduction to Research, Validity & Reliability, Research Paradigms & Types of Research, Research Process Steps, Research Ethics, Writing & Publication
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 3 | Comprehension: Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions)
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 4 | Communication: Communication Basics, Language and Semiotics, Types of Communication, Communication Models, Mass Communication, Mass Media, Journalism, General Knowledge and General Studies related to Communication
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 5 | Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Number System, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Profit and Loss, Average, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Divisibility Rules, Calendar, Miscellaneous, Time and Work, Algebra, Permutation and Combination, Probability
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 6 | Logical Reasoning: Syllogisms, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Venn Diagram, School Of Thoughts, Fallacy, Western Logic
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 7 | Data Interpretation: Data Interpretation
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- Paper - 1 | Unit - 9 | People Development and Environment: Ecosystem, Biomes & Environmental Issues, MDG & SDG, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil, Noise Pollution and Waste Management, Natural Resources, Energy & Disaster Management, Global Environmental Conventions – COP, Protocols & ISA
- Paper - 1 | Unit - 10 | Higher Education System: Vedic Education, Jainism & Buddhism, Ancient Universities, Pre-Independence Commissions, Post-Independence Policy, Higher Education Structure & Accreditation, Universities & Learning Programmes, Types of Education & NEP 2020
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The video presents a lecture on 'Oriental Learning Programmes,' defining the field as the study of cultures, histories, and artifacts of countries in the Near East, Far East, and Asia, specifically mentioning China, Japan, and India. The instructor explains that the term 'Oriental studies' is now often replaced by more specific and less Eurocentric terms like 'Middle Eastern studies' and 'Asian studies.' The lecture emphasizes that this academic discipline involves learning languages, histories, and artifacts, and includes the critical work of finding, studying, and explaining old manuscripts from these regions. The visual content consists of a static slide with the lecture text, a small video feed of the speaker in the top right corner, and a watermark for 'KNOWLEDGE GATE' and 'UGC NET PAPER I BY NIDHI SHARMA' at the bottom. The instructor's voice is heard throughout, delivering the content in a clear, educational manner.
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The video displays a static presentation slide titled 'Oriental Learning Programmes.' The text on the slide defines Oriental learning as the study of cultures and histories of countries in the Near East and Far East, specifically listing China, Japan, and India. It notes that in recent terminology, 'Oriental studies' are often referred to as 'Middle Eastern studies and Asian studies.' The slide further explains that this includes learning their languages, histories, and artifacts, and that special research institutes focus on finding, studying, and explaining old manuscripts from these regions. The text also states that many institutes and libraries have been set up to keep this ancient knowledge safe and accessible. A small video feed in the top right corner shows a female instructor speaking. A watermark for 'KNOWLEDGE GATE' and 'UGC NET PAPER I BY NIDHI SHARMA' is visible at the bottom of the screen. The instructor's voice is heard explaining the content on the slide.
The lecture provides a foundational overview of Oriental Learning Programmes, clarifying the scope of the field and its modern terminology. It establishes that the study of Asian and Middle Eastern cultures is a significant academic pursuit, involving the preservation and interpretation of ancient knowledge. The key takeaway is the shift from the broad, potentially problematic term 'Oriental studies' to more precise and respectful designations like 'Middle Eastern studies' and 'Asian studies,' reflecting a more accurate and inclusive academic approach.