CHITKARA UNIVERSITY, PUNJAB CAMPUS

(Chitkara Business School)

COURSE MODULE
Subject: Human values and Human Rights (HVHR)
Course Relevance and Objective
The objective of the course is to familiarize students about the human
values and human rights.
There is famous quote from an unknown source, "A man may pass all his
exams but fail in life." This is a manifestation of lack of values, ethics and
morality in our lives. This leads us to negative thoughts and pessimistic
emotions during the crucial adolescence and early young days. Research has
shown that positive thoughts give rise to positive emotions which build
optimism as well as mental and emotional resilience against depression,
anxiety, anger and other negative emotions. Positive statements may be
made of quotations, affirmations and prayers. When repeatedly made they
become embedded in the subconscious from where they influence thoughts
and therefore actions of a person. India has offered many means to the world
through which one can concentrate ones mind on the positivity and Yogasan
is one of those.
The history of mankind is marked by efforts to ensure respect for the dignity
of human beings. The concept of human rights was introduced and
developed by thinkers from various cultural and religious traditions and
finally incorporated by the UN. An important contribution to the promotion of
this idea was made by statesmen and lawyers, who established written
norms for the protection of the rights of individual. These were further
inscribed in national laws. Understanding of basic concepts of human rights,
rights of women and children is important for our students.
Learning Outcomes
This course gives students an initial perspective to HVHR. It will highlight
specific issues and meanings or ethics, morality, human values and human
rights. It also attempts to identify challenges of growing years and suggests
some coping strategies. The students will learn to:

Understand basic concept of human values and value education.

Understand importance of personal development and creation of a
positive personality.

Course Module: Human values and Human rights (Chitkara Business School)

Understand importance of value education towards national and global

development.
Identify constitutional or national values, social, professional, religious
and aesthetic values.
Understand about national Integration and international cooperation.
Acquire basic working knowledge of human rights and institutions
engaged in protection of these rights.

Academic Delivery Plan:

Da
y
1

Lectur
e No
1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

Topics to be covered
Concept of human values
and value education
Aim of education and value
education; Evolution of value
oriented education; Concept of
Human values; types of values;
Components of value education.
a)

Assignments/Presentatio
ns/Pre-reads
Pre-read: Reading Notes on
Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus.
Chapter 1.
Read Link: Shalom H. Schwartz
(2006). Basic Human Values: An
Overview. (Available at http://segrdid2.fmag.unict.it/Allegati/convegn
o%207-8-10-05/Schwartzpaper.pdf)
Pre-read: Reading Notes on
Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 2.

Personal development
Self analysis and introspection;
sensitization towards gender
equality, physically challenged,
intellectually challenged.
Respect to - age, experience,
maturity, family members,
b) Read Link: Shalom H. Schwartz
neighbours, co-workers.
(2006). Basic Human Values: An
Overview. (Available at http://segrdid2.fmag.unict.it/Allegati/convegn
o%207-8-10-05/Schwartzpaper.pdf)
Character formation towards Pre-read: Reading Notes on
positive personality
Human Value Education and
Truthfulness, sacrifice, sincerity,
Human Rights, prepared by
self control, Altruism, Tolerance,
Chitkara Business School, CU
Scientific Vision.
Punjab campus. Chapter 3.
Value education towards
Pre-read: Reading Notes on
national and global
Human Value Education and
development
Human Rights, prepared by
Constitutional or national Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 4.
values - Democracy,
socialism, secularism,
Read Link:
equality, justice, liberty,
freedom and fraternity
Students assignment 2
Social Values - Pity and
probity, self control,

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11-12

13-14

15-16

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universal brotherhood.
Professional Values Knowledge thirst, sincerity in
profession, ethics, regularity,
punctuality and faith.
Religious Values Tolerance, wisdom,
character.
Aesthetic values - Love
and appreciation of literature
and fine arts and respect for
the same.
National Integration and
international understanding.
Impact of global
development on ethics and
values
Conflict of cross-cultural
influences, mass media, crossborder education, materialistic
values, professional challenges
and compromise.
Modern Challenges of
Adolescent Emotions and
behaviour; Comparison and
competition; positive and
negative thoughts. Adolescent
Emotions, arrogance, anger,
selfishness, defiance.
Therapeutic measures
Control of the mind through
physical exercise, meditation
(Objectives, types, effect on
body, mind and soul) and Yogsadhna.

Human rights general

Concept of Human Rights
Indian and International
Perspectives; Evolution of
Human Rights; Definitions under
Indian and International
documents
Human rights and Indian
Constitution
Right to Life, Liberty and
Dignity
Right to Equality
Right against Exploitation
Cultural and Educational
Rights
Economic Rights

Pre-read: Reading Notes on

Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 4.
Read Link:
Students assignment 2

Pre-read: Reading Notes on

Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 5.
Read Link: Shalom H. Schwartz
(2006). Basic Human Values: An
Overview. (Available at http://segrdid2.fmag.unict.it/Allegati/convegn
o%207-8-10-05/Schwartzpaper.pdf)

Pre-read: Reading Notes on

Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 6.
Student assignment 3.
Pre-read: Reading Notes on
Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 7.
Pre-read: Reading Notes on
Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 8.
Student assignment 4.
Read: Constitution of India

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19

20

Political Rights
Social Rights
Human rights of women and
children
Social Practice and
Constitutional Safeguards
Female Foeticide and
Infanticide
Physical assault and
harassment
Domestic violence
Conditions of Working
Women
Institutions for
implementation
Human Rights Commission
Judiciary
Violations and Redressal
Violation by State
Violation by Individuals
Nuclear Weapons and
terrorism Safeguards.

Pre-read: Reading Notes on

Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 9.
Student assignment 4.
Read Link: Universal Human Rights
at www.ohchr.org

Pre-read: Reading Notes on

Human Value Education and
Human Rights, prepared by
Chitkara Business School, CU
Punjab campus. Chapter 10.
Final Confirmation Test.

Description of Assignments:
No

Sub
No

Assignment/presentation description

A1

1.1

Before the Class read portions from the prescribed text material
book and other articles.
Reading assignments for Session 1-4 and be prepared to discuss
during the first class session: (1) What do you understand by
values and value education? (2) What are your personal values?
Prepare a well researched paper on Challenges of new age values
and western influence on Indias youth

1.2
A2

Paper to be submitted on Day 4 to the faculty coordinators.

(Individual work, format standard APA, 1.5 space, font 12,
Times Roman, five pages including references).

A3

A4
4.1
4.2

Important parameters of your study and conclusions will be

discussed in the class on Day 6.
Paper as above will be presented by selected students (random
selection) through a maximum of five to six PPT slides/or without PPT.
Time for each student 5 to 6 minutes.
Four groups will be selected to present following four issues to the
entire class: 1. Human rights condition of Indian children at work in dhabas, repair
shops and sweat shops.

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4.3
4.4

2. Issues related to women rights in India, especially in Northern

states of Punjab, HP, Haryana and UP. To include constitutional
provisions for their protection.
3. Causes of a sudden rise in serious crimes against women and
children. What effective measures can be instituted?
4. What are social issues affecting youth of India? What remedial
measures at social and legal level are required?
Each team will produce an in-depth analysis and recommendations.
Each of you will have an individual part in the presentation of your
analysis to the rest of the class. Presentations on Day 8 and 9 (10 to
15 minutes by each group).

Recommended Reading
1. Books.
a) Chitkara Business School (2014). Human value education and
human rights. A handbook of CU for all students.
b) Freeman, Michael (2002). Human rights: An interdisciplinary
approach. Cambridge: Polity Press. ISBN 978-0-7456-2355-9.
c) Grose, D. N. (2005). A text book of value education. Dominant
Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
d) Austrian Development Agency (2010). Human Rights Manual.
Vienna.

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2. Journals/Articles/Documents.
i. Shalom H. Schwartz (2006). Basic Human Values: An Overview.
(Available at http://segr-did2.fmag.unict.it/Allegati/convegno%2078-10-05/Schwartzpaper.pdf)
ii.
UN-HABITAT (2005). Human Values and Ethics in the Workplace;
Global Dharma Center. www.globaldharma.org/hvew.htm
iii.
Integrative Learning: Integrating a Course on Human Values with
Technology Education
iv.
Michael Gorman (2001). Human values in a technological Age.
LOGOS, WHRR Publishers, 2(2).
3. Web References.
i.
ii.

Shalom H. Schwartz (2006). Basic Human Values: An Overview.

(Available at http://segr-did2.fmag.unict.it/Allegati/convegno%2078-10-05/Schwartzpaper.pdf)
Universal Human rights. Available at
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Documents/UDHR_Translations/eng.p
df

4. Evaluation and Assessment.

i. Class Discussion 10%. (participants to be noted by the faculty
coordinators)
ii.
Assignment paper 15%. (Day 6)
iii.
Presentations and discussion (2) 15% (Day 6 and 7)
iv.
Confirmation Test 60% (Day 8).
5. Rules of Class Room/Auditorium.
i. Pre-reads are a must before all class sessions.
ii.
Assignments after the due date/time will be assessed but no marks
given.
iii.
Class will commence as per the program. No late arrival allowed.
iv.
Class discussions and presentations as per schedule. No
postponement accepted in any situation, except organizational
restraint.
v.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken for every session meeting by
the coordinators.
vi.
Missed Assignments: Assignments are due on the day they are
scheduled. You will receive no marks for missed assignments and
also for missed deadlines.
vii.
During lectures, please turn off cell phones.
viii.
Teamwork issues. Technical professionals spend much of their
professional lives working on projects as a part of numerous teams.
All are expected to make significant contributions to these teams.

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We in CBS too expect significant contributions from each student in

the teamwork effort in the class.
Dr KK Sharma, Professor and HOD
Program Resource Person

Course Module: Human values and Human rights (Chitkara Business School)