Study and Research in Diversity and Pluralism, 2011
(Designed for Research Fellows, 2011)
Unless otherwise stated, the course sessions will be held thrice a week (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm.
6 January 2011: Introduction to the fellowship and Martin Chautari
9 January: Doing Social Science Research (Pramod Bhatta, Sharad Ghimire, Ramesh Parajuli)
- Appadurai, Arjun. 2006. The right to research. Globalisation, Societies and Education 4(2): 167–177.
- Onta, Pratyoush. 2062 v.s. Samaj Bigyanma Naya Pusta: Pragyik Gair-Sarkari Sansthako Bhumika. Rupantaran 2: 1–17.
11 January: Introduction to Nepal’s history (Pratyoush Onta) Reading requirements:
- Hofer, Andras. 2004. Chapters I, II & III. In The Caste Hierarchy and the State in Nepal: A study of the Muluki Ain of 1854, 2nd edition, pp. 1–16. Kathmandu: Himal Books.
- Onta, Pratyoush. 1999. The career of Bhanubhakta as a history of Nepali national culture, 1940-1999. Studies in Nepali History and Society 4(1): 65–136.
- Regmi, Mahesh Chandra. 1995. The Political Leadership. In Kings and political leaders of the Gorkhali Empire 1768-1814, pp. 36–48. New Delhi: Orient Longman.
- Regmi, Mahesh Chandra. 1999. The Rajya, Birta and Jagir Systems. In Thatched Huts and Stucco Palaces, pp. 39–43. New Delhi: Adroit Publishers.
- Regmi, Mahesh Chandra. 1999. Thatched huts and stucco palaces. In Thatched Huts and Stucco Palaces, pp. 172–179. New Delhi: Adroit Publishers.
13 January: Historical roots of social exclusion/inclusion: An open commentary (CK Lal)
Reading requirements:
- AcharyaDixit, Ram Mani. 2029 v.s. Bhumika & Bhasha Sewama Pahilo Prayas. In Purana Samjhana, pp. ka–na & 1–7. Kathmandu: Nalini Devi AcharyaDixit.
- Pandey, Bhim Bahadur. 2044 v.s. 1977 Sal – Panisaro & Shikshama Asadharan Niyantran: Durbar School. In Tyas Bakhatko Nepal, pp. 1–17 & 163–205. Kathmandu: Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pandey.
16 January: Discussion on Research Proposal (Sita Bhattarai and Yam B. Pun)
Instructions for the class:
The fellows will be given a proposal for prior reading. This session will dissect the proposal. Each fellow will be asked to criticize it as an academic research proposal.
18 January: Preparing Bibliography (Devraj Humagai and Harshaman Maharjan)
Please refer to the separate handout and other Martin Chautari books/book chapters that have been provided to you for citation styles and referencing. Please also see:
- Lekhaklai Anurodh. In Media Adhyayan 5 (2010). Devraj Humagain, Shekhar Parajuli and Pratyoush Onta, eds., pp. 355–358. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
20 January: Understanding Social Exclusion/Inclusion (Mukta Singh Tamang) (12:00-2:30)
Reading requirements:
- Tamang, Mukta Singh. 2008. Samanata, Sanghiyata ra Bahusanskritik Rastrabad. In Rajya Punasamrachana: Rajnitik, Arthik ra Sanskritik Drishtikon. Krishna Khanal, Jhalak Subedi and Mukta Singh Tamang, pp. 105-158. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
- Abako Nepal Gyanko Nepal, by Social Science Baha.
- Bennett, Lynn. 2008. Policy Reform and Culture Change: Contesting Gender, Caste and Ethnic Exclusion in Nepal. In Inclusive States: Social Policy and Structural Inequalities. Anis A. Dani and Arjan de Haan, eds., pp. 197-224. Washington, DC: The World Bank.
- Gurung, Harka. 2007. From Exclusion to Inclusion. In From Exclusion to Inclusion: Socio-Political Agenda for Nepal, pp. 1-53. Kathmandu: Social Inclusion Research Fund.
- Pradhan, Rajendra. 2006. Understanding social exclusion and social inclusion in the Nepalese context: some preliminary remarks. Paper presented at the workshop “Understanding social exclusion and social inclusion: Theories, methodologies and data” organized by the Social Science Baha and the Social Inclusion Research Fund/SNV, 3 June.
- Silver, Hilary. 2007. The process of social exclusion: the dynamics of an evolving concept. CPRC Working Paper 95, Department of Sociology, Brown University.
23 January: Janajati Exclusion (Krishna B. Bhattachan and Kailash Rai)
Reading requirements:
- INSEC. 2004. Adivasi Janajati ra Manav Adhikar. In Nepal Manavadhikar Barsha Pustak 2004, pp. 107-129. Kathmandu: INSEC.
- Gurung Harka. 2004. Rastriyata ra Janajati. In Napalko Sandarvama Samajshastriya Chintan, Mary DeChene and Pratyous Onta, eds., pp. 418-440. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Bhattachan, Krishna Bahadur. 2008. Minorities and Indigenous People of Nepal, pp. 41- 94. Kathmandu: National Coalition against Racial Discrimination.
- Rai, Kailash. 2008. Adivasi Janjati Mahila Andolan ra Janajati Mahila Mahasangh. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(1): 147-199.
25 January: Dalit Exclusion (Ahuti)
Readings Requirements:
- Ahuti. 2004. Hindu Samajma Dalit Jatiya Muktiko Prashna. In Nepalko Sandarvama Samajshashtriya Chintan. Mary DesChene and Pratyoush Onta, eds., pp. 522-557. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Ahuti. 2007. Dalitka lagi Aarakchhyan-Adhikar. In Bishesh Adhikar ra Aarakchhyanko Rajniti. Purna Basnet and Suvash Darnal, eds., pp. 187-219. Kathmandu: Jagaran Media Center. Further readings:
- DFID and The World Bank. 2005. The public discourse and action to address caste discrimination. In Citizens with(out) rights: Nepal gender and social exclusion assessment, Chapter 8. Kathmandu: DFID and World Bank. 2
- Bishowkarma, Hira. 2063 VS. Dalit Mahilaka Sawal ra tinko Samadhan. In Nepalma Dalit Mahila. Dalit Mahila Sangh (FEDO), pp. 117–140. Kathmandu: Dalit Mahila Sangh.
27 January: Madhes Exclusion (Brikesh Chandra Lal )
Readings Requirements:
- Gautam, Bhaskar. 2008. Parityakta Madhes: Likhatdwara Kaid Nepali Rastriyata. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(1): 117–146.
- Guneratne, Arjun. 2009. Introduction. In Regionalism and National Unity in Nepal. Frederik H. Gaize, 2nd Ed., pp. xvi–xxviii. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Bernado, M. 2006. Tarai: Muglanko Bhag wa Gorkhako? In Madhes: Samasya ra Sambhawana. Basanta Thapa and Mohan Mainali, eds., pp. 29–41. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Hyome, K. 2006. Madhespratiko Vivhedh ra Samanata Aandolan. In Madhes: Samasya ra Sambhawana. Basanta Thapa and Mohan Mainali, eds., pp. 475–521. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Dahal, Dilli Ram. 2050 v.s. Taraiko Bivajit Pahichan. Himal 2050 VS: 13–16.
1 February: Mahila Exclusion (Amuda Shrestha) Reading requirements:
- Acharya, Meena. 1997. Political Participation of Women in Nepal. In Women and politics worldwide. Barbara Nelson and Najima Chowdhary, eds., pp. 479-495. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
- DFID and World Bank. 2005. Public Discourse and Action to Address Gender Exclusion. In Citizens with(out) rights: Nepal Gender and Social Exclusion Assessment, Chapter-7. Kathmandu: DFID and World Bank.
- Tamang, Seira. 2004. Nepalma Bikase Naribad. In Nepalko Sandarvama Samajshashtriya Chintan. Mary DesChene and Pratyous Onta, eds., pp. 522-557. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Further reading:
- Jackson, Cecile. 1999. Social Exclusion and Gender: Does One Size Fit All? The Eropean Journal of Development Research 2(1):125-146.
3 February: Federalism in Nepal (Pitamber Sharma) Readings Requirements:
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2009. Shanghiyatako Sworup: Prabriti ra Sambhawana. Naya Patrika, 9 December, p. 11.
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2009. Shanghiyataka Sandarvama Pramukh Dal. Naya Patrika, 10 December, pp. 11.
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2065 v.s. Nepali Canvaska Rangharu. Nepal, 12 Jetha, pp.14-17.
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2065 v.s. Sabal Sanghiyataka Aadhar. Himal Khabar Patrika, 1-15 Baishaka, pp.78-89.
- Further reading:
- Sharma, Pitamber.2008. Nepali Kyanvaska Rangharu: Jatiyatako Bhaugolik Pachhya. Kathmandu: Himal Books.
6 February: Exclusion of People with Disabilities Reading requirements:
- Lamichane, Kamal. 2009. Disability and Returns to Education: A Case Study from Nepal. Unpublished Report, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RECAST). Further readings:
- D. Hammill, Donald, James E. Leigh, Gaye McNutt and Stephen C. Larsen. 1998. A New Definition of Learning Disabilities. Learning disability Quarterly 11(3): 217-223.
- Hall, Tim, Mick Healey and Margaret Harrison. 2002. Fieldwork and Disabled Students: Discourses of Exclusion and Inclusion.
8 February: Discussion on book review and opinion article (Pratyoush Onta, Pramod Bhatta and Chudamani Basnet)
The fellows are required to prepare a book review. The fellows are free to choose the book but it should be broadly related to the current course and/or their proposed research.
10 February: Language Issue: Yogendra P. Yadav
Reading requirements:
- Yadav, Yogendra Prasad and Purnaman Shakya. 2065 v.s. Nepalma Bartaman Abastama Dekha Pareka Bhashik Muddaharu ra Samabeshi Bhashaniti. In Rajya Puna: Samrachanako Sandarvama Nepalko bartaman Bhashik Sthiti ra Samabeshi Bhashaniti. Pp. 49-90. Kathmandu: Nepal ra Asiali Anusandhan Kendra ra Samajik Samabeshikaran Anusandhan Kosh.
- Grove, Carl. 2065 v.s. Lauguage Policy in Nepal. In Rajya Punasamrachanako Sandarvama Nepalko Bartaman Bhashik Sthiti ra Samabeshi Bhashaniti. Pp. 127-132. Kathmandu: Nepal ra Asiali Anusandhan Kendra ra Samajik Samabeshikaran Anusandhan Kosh. Further reading:
- Kainla, Bairagi. 2058 v.s. Adivasi ra Janajatiko Bhashako Samrakchhyan ra Bikas. In Chhapama Janajati, by Pratyoush Onta, Kumar Yatru and Bhashkar Gautam, eds., pp. 289-295. Kathmandu: Ekta Books.
- Koirala, Bidhyanath. 2064 V.S. Matribhashama Shikchhyan: Nepalko Bhashik Samasya Samadhan Garne Tarika. In Shikchhyama Baikalpik Chintan, pp. 587-596. Kathmandu: Samajik Bikaskalagi Pragyik Manch.
- Yadav, Yogendra Prasad. 2006. Taraika Bhashaharu: Sandarva ra Sambhawana. In Madhes: Samasya ra Sambhawana, by Basanta Thapa and Mohan Mainali, eds., pp. 84- 98. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
13 February: Group Work and Presentations: Understanding Social Exclusion/Inclusion in Nepal (Sita Bhattarai and Yam Pun)
15 February: How to do a literature review? (Chudamani Basnet and Pramod Bhatta) Reading requirements:
- Hofstee, Erik. 2006. The Literature Review. In Constructing a Good Dissertation: A Practical Guide to Finishing a Master’s, MBA or PhD on Schedule. Available Online at: www.exactica.co.za. Retrieved on 1 Feb 2010.
- Subrahmanian, Ramya. 2005. Education Exclusion and the Developmental State. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., 62–82. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Williams, James. 2008. Who (in the world) is not in school? Toward a Policy Framework for Educating Marginalized Children and Youth. In Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries: Policy Options and Strategies. William K. Cummings and James H. Williams, eds., pp. 3–26. Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. The fellows are required to prepare a written review of the key issues raised by the any five selected readings of your choice and draw some implications for further research in educational exclusion/inclusion.
17 February: Discussion on Research Proposal. The fellows are required to present progress on their research proposal.
20 February: Development of Education in Nepal (Bidyanath Koirala) Reading requirements:
- Koirala, Bidyanath. 2065 v.s. Bholiko Shaichhik Niti: Chaun Kata Jaanu Kata. Shichhyama Baikalpik Chintan, pp. 421-433. Kathmandu: Samajik Anusandhan ra Samagri Bikaska Lagi Pragik Manch.
- Bhatta, Pramod. 2009. 60 Years of Educational Development in Nepal. In Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change. Pramod Bhatta, ed., pp. 1–16. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
- Caddell, Martha. 2007. Education and Change: A Historical Perspective on Schooling, Development and the Nepali Nation-State. In Education and Social Change in South Asia, by Krishna Kumar and Joachim Oesterheld, eds., pp. 251–284. New Delhi: Orient Longman.
- Valentin, Karen. 2005. Education and Nation-Building in Nepal: An Historical Perspective. In Schooled for the Future: Educational Policy and Everyday Life among Urban Squatters in Nepal, by Karen Valentin, pp. 53–68. Connecticut: Information Age Publishing.
22 February: Understanding Social Exclusion in Education (Pramod Bhatta) Reading requirements:
- Subrahmanian, Ramya. 2005. Education Exclusion and the Developmental State. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., pp. 62–82. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Williams, James. 2008. Who (in the world) is not in school? Towards a Policy Framework for Educating Marginalized Children and Youth. In Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries: Policy Options and Strategies. William K. Cummings and James H. Williams, eds., pp. 3–26. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
- Chanana, Karuna. 2001. Accessing higher education: The dilemma of schooling women, minorities, SCs and STs in contemporary India. In Interrogating Women's Education: Bounded Visions, Expanding Horizons, pp. 287-332. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
- Mehta, Aashish and Rana Hasan. 2008. Underrepresentation in colleges: what do the data tell us? In In Search of Inclusive policy: Addressing Graded Inequality. Sukhadeo Thorat and Narender Kumar, eds., pp. 166-181. New Delhi: Rawat Publications in association with Indian Institute of Dalit Studies. Bhatta, Pramod, Lila Adhikari, Manu Thada, and Ramesh Rai. 2008. Structure of Denial: Student Representation in Nepal’s Higher Education. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(2): 235—263.
24 February: Issues in Nepal’s Education (Mahesh Nath Parajuli) Reading requirements:
- Parajuli, Mahesh Nath. 2062 V.S. Nepali Schoolma Dalit Bahishkar ra Bivedhka Kura. In Rajyako Punarsamrachanama Dalit Sahabhagita, by Bidhyanath Koirala, Rajan Khadka and Rajkumar Baral, eds., pp. 131-142. Kathmandu: Bidhyanath Koirala, Rajan Khadka and Rajkumar Baral.
- Bhatta, Saurav Dev. 2009 [2004]. Disparities in School Performance in the SLC Exams: an Exploratory Analysis. In Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change. Pramod Bhatta eds., pp. 57-120. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
- Mathema, Kedar Bhakta. 2007. Crisis in Education and Future Challenges for Nepal. European Bulletin of Himalayan Research 31: 46-66.
- Stash, Sharon and Emily Hannum. 2009 [2001]. Who goes to school? Educational stratification by gender, caste and ethnicity in Nepal. In Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change. Pramod Bhatta eds., pp.19-56. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
27 February: Understanding inequalities in education contd….. (Pramod Bhatta) Reading requirements:
- Subrahmanian, Ramya. 2005. Education Exclusion and the Developmental State. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., pp. 62–82. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Williams, James. 2008. Who (in the world) is not in school? Towards a Policy Framework for Educating Marginalized Children and Youth. In Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries: Policy Options and Strategies. William K. Cummings and James H. Williams, eds., pp. 3–26. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
- Chanana, Karuna. 2001. Accessing higher education: The dilemma of schooling women, minorities, SCs and STs in contemporary India. In Interrogating Women's Education: Bounded Visions, Expanding Horizons, pp. 287–332. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
- Mehta, Aashish and Rana Hasan. 2008. Underrepresentation in colleges: what do the data tell us? In In Search of Inclusive policy: Addressing Graded Inequality. Sukhadeo Thorat and Narender Kumar, eds., pp. 166–181. New Delhi: Rawat Publications in association with Indian Institute of Dalit Studies.
- Bhatta, Pramod, Lila Adhikari, Manu Thada, and Ramesh Rai. 2008. Structures of Denial: Student Representation in Nepal’s Higher Education. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(2): 235–263.
1 March: Gender Exclusion in Education (Sushan Acharya) Reading requirements:
- Acharya, Susan and Mahesh Nath Parajuli. 2008. Learning environment at school and home. In Measuring Gender Equality in Education: A Micro-Study of Learning Environment at Home and School: Through the Perspective of Gender Equality, pp. 27– 38 .Kathmandu: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Karlekar, Malvika. 2000. Girls’ Access to Schooling: An Assessment. In The gender Gap in Basic Education: NGOs as Change Agents. Rekha Wazir, ed., pp. 80–114. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Madan, Vandana. 2004. Inside the Classroom: Content Analysis of Classroom Processes Studies in Eight States. In Gender and Social Equity in Primary Education: Hierarchies of Access. Vimala Ramachandran, ed., pp. 143–165. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Page, Elspeth. 2005. Negotiation and Compromise: Gender and Government Primary Education. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., pp. 178–196. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
3 March: Issues in Nepal’s Higher Education (Tri-Ratna Manandhar) Reading requirements:
- An article by Dr. Manandhar.
- Khaniya, Tirth. 2007. Overview of the development of higher education in Nepal. In New Horizons in Education in Nepal, pp. 117–136. Kathmandu: Kishor Khaniya.
- Sijapati, Bandita. 2005. Perils of Higher Education Reform in Nepal. Journal of Development and Social Transformation 2: 25–33.
Unless otherwise stated, the course sessions will be held thrice a week (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm.
6 January 2011: Introduction to the fellowship and Martin Chautari
9 January: Doing Social Science Research (Pramod Bhatta, Sharad Ghimire, Ramesh Parajuli)
- Appadurai, Arjun. 2006. The right to research. Globalisation, Societies and Education 4(2): 167–177.
- Onta, Pratyoush. 2062 v.s. Samaj Bigyanma Naya Pusta: Pragyik Gair-Sarkari Sansthako Bhumika. Rupantaran 2: 1–17.
11 January: Introduction to Nepal’s history (Pratyoush Onta) Reading requirements:
- Hofer, Andras. 2004. Chapters I, II & III. In The Caste Hierarchy and the State in Nepal: A study of the Muluki Ain of 1854, 2nd edition, pp. 1–16. Kathmandu: Himal Books.
- Onta, Pratyoush. 1999. The career of Bhanubhakta as a history of Nepali national culture, 1940-1999. Studies in Nepali History and Society 4(1): 65–136.
- Regmi, Mahesh Chandra. 1995. The Political Leadership. In Kings and political leaders of the Gorkhali Empire 1768-1814, pp. 36–48. New Delhi: Orient Longman.
- Regmi, Mahesh Chandra. 1999. The Rajya, Birta and Jagir Systems. In Thatched Huts and Stucco Palaces, pp. 39–43. New Delhi: Adroit Publishers.
- Regmi, Mahesh Chandra. 1999. Thatched huts and stucco palaces. In Thatched Huts and Stucco Palaces, pp. 172–179. New Delhi: Adroit Publishers.
13 January: Historical roots of social exclusion/inclusion: An open commentary (CK Lal)
Reading requirements:
- AcharyaDixit, Ram Mani. 2029 v.s. Bhumika & Bhasha Sewama Pahilo Prayas. In Purana Samjhana, pp. ka–na & 1–7. Kathmandu: Nalini Devi AcharyaDixit.
- Pandey, Bhim Bahadur. 2044 v.s. 1977 Sal – Panisaro & Shikshama Asadharan Niyantran: Durbar School. In Tyas Bakhatko Nepal, pp. 1–17 & 163–205. Kathmandu: Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pandey.
16 January: Discussion on Research Proposal (Sita Bhattarai and Yam B. Pun)
Instructions for the class:
The fellows will be given a proposal for prior reading. This session will dissect the proposal. Each fellow will be asked to criticize it as an academic research proposal.
18 January: Preparing Bibliography (Devraj Humagai and Harshaman Maharjan)
Please refer to the separate handout and other Martin Chautari books/book chapters that have been provided to you for citation styles and referencing. Please also see:
- Lekhaklai Anurodh. In Media Adhyayan 5 (2010). Devraj Humagain, Shekhar Parajuli and Pratyoush Onta, eds., pp. 355–358. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
20 January: Understanding Social Exclusion/Inclusion (Mukta Singh Tamang) (12:00-2:30)
Reading requirements:
- Tamang, Mukta Singh. 2008. Samanata, Sanghiyata ra Bahusanskritik Rastrabad. In Rajya Punasamrachana: Rajnitik, Arthik ra Sanskritik Drishtikon. Krishna Khanal, Jhalak Subedi and Mukta Singh Tamang, pp. 105-158. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
- Abako Nepal Gyanko Nepal, by Social Science Baha.
- Bennett, Lynn. 2008. Policy Reform and Culture Change: Contesting Gender, Caste and Ethnic Exclusion in Nepal. In Inclusive States: Social Policy and Structural Inequalities. Anis A. Dani and Arjan de Haan, eds., pp. 197-224. Washington, DC: The World Bank.
- Gurung, Harka. 2007. From Exclusion to Inclusion. In From Exclusion to Inclusion: Socio-Political Agenda for Nepal, pp. 1-53. Kathmandu: Social Inclusion Research Fund.
- Pradhan, Rajendra. 2006. Understanding social exclusion and social inclusion in the Nepalese context: some preliminary remarks. Paper presented at the workshop “Understanding social exclusion and social inclusion: Theories, methodologies and data” organized by the Social Science Baha and the Social Inclusion Research Fund/SNV, 3 June.
- Silver, Hilary. 2007. The process of social exclusion: the dynamics of an evolving concept. CPRC Working Paper 95, Department of Sociology, Brown University.
23 January: Janajati Exclusion (Krishna B. Bhattachan and Kailash Rai)
Reading requirements:
- INSEC. 2004. Adivasi Janajati ra Manav Adhikar. In Nepal Manavadhikar Barsha Pustak 2004, pp. 107-129. Kathmandu: INSEC.
- Gurung Harka. 2004. Rastriyata ra Janajati. In Napalko Sandarvama Samajshastriya Chintan, Mary DeChene and Pratyous Onta, eds., pp. 418-440. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Bhattachan, Krishna Bahadur. 2008. Minorities and Indigenous People of Nepal, pp. 41- 94. Kathmandu: National Coalition against Racial Discrimination.
- Rai, Kailash. 2008. Adivasi Janjati Mahila Andolan ra Janajati Mahila Mahasangh. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(1): 147-199.
25 January: Dalit Exclusion (Ahuti)
Readings Requirements:
- Ahuti. 2004. Hindu Samajma Dalit Jatiya Muktiko Prashna. In Nepalko Sandarvama Samajshashtriya Chintan. Mary DesChene and Pratyoush Onta, eds., pp. 522-557. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Ahuti. 2007. Dalitka lagi Aarakchhyan-Adhikar. In Bishesh Adhikar ra Aarakchhyanko Rajniti. Purna Basnet and Suvash Darnal, eds., pp. 187-219. Kathmandu: Jagaran Media Center. Further readings:
- DFID and The World Bank. 2005. The public discourse and action to address caste discrimination. In Citizens with(out) rights: Nepal gender and social exclusion assessment, Chapter 8. Kathmandu: DFID and World Bank. 2
- Bishowkarma, Hira. 2063 VS. Dalit Mahilaka Sawal ra tinko Samadhan. In Nepalma Dalit Mahila. Dalit Mahila Sangh (FEDO), pp. 117–140. Kathmandu: Dalit Mahila Sangh.
27 January: Madhes Exclusion (Brikesh Chandra Lal )
Readings Requirements:
- Gautam, Bhaskar. 2008. Parityakta Madhes: Likhatdwara Kaid Nepali Rastriyata. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(1): 117–146.
- Guneratne, Arjun. 2009. Introduction. In Regionalism and National Unity in Nepal. Frederik H. Gaize, 2nd Ed., pp. xvi–xxviii. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Bernado, M. 2006. Tarai: Muglanko Bhag wa Gorkhako? In Madhes: Samasya ra Sambhawana. Basanta Thapa and Mohan Mainali, eds., pp. 29–41. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Hyome, K. 2006. Madhespratiko Vivhedh ra Samanata Aandolan. In Madhes: Samasya ra Sambhawana. Basanta Thapa and Mohan Mainali, eds., pp. 475–521. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Dahal, Dilli Ram. 2050 v.s. Taraiko Bivajit Pahichan. Himal 2050 VS: 13–16.
1 February: Mahila Exclusion (Amuda Shrestha) Reading requirements:
- Acharya, Meena. 1997. Political Participation of Women in Nepal. In Women and politics worldwide. Barbara Nelson and Najima Chowdhary, eds., pp. 479-495. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
- DFID and World Bank. 2005. Public Discourse and Action to Address Gender Exclusion. In Citizens with(out) rights: Nepal Gender and Social Exclusion Assessment, Chapter-7. Kathmandu: DFID and World Bank.
- Tamang, Seira. 2004. Nepalma Bikase Naribad. In Nepalko Sandarvama Samajshashtriya Chintan. Mary DesChene and Pratyous Onta, eds., pp. 522-557. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
- Further reading:
- Jackson, Cecile. 1999. Social Exclusion and Gender: Does One Size Fit All? The Eropean Journal of Development Research 2(1):125-146.
3 February: Federalism in Nepal (Pitamber Sharma) Readings Requirements:
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2009. Shanghiyatako Sworup: Prabriti ra Sambhawana. Naya Patrika, 9 December, p. 11.
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2009. Shanghiyataka Sandarvama Pramukh Dal. Naya Patrika, 10 December, pp. 11.
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2065 v.s. Nepali Canvaska Rangharu. Nepal, 12 Jetha, pp.14-17.
- Sharma, Pitamber. 2065 v.s. Sabal Sanghiyataka Aadhar. Himal Khabar Patrika, 1-15 Baishaka, pp.78-89.
- Further reading:
- Sharma, Pitamber.2008. Nepali Kyanvaska Rangharu: Jatiyatako Bhaugolik Pachhya. Kathmandu: Himal Books.
6 February: Exclusion of People with Disabilities Reading requirements:
- Lamichane, Kamal. 2009. Disability and Returns to Education: A Case Study from Nepal. Unpublished Report, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RECAST). Further readings:
- D. Hammill, Donald, James E. Leigh, Gaye McNutt and Stephen C. Larsen. 1998. A New Definition of Learning Disabilities. Learning disability Quarterly 11(3): 217-223.
- Hall, Tim, Mick Healey and Margaret Harrison. 2002. Fieldwork and Disabled Students: Discourses of Exclusion and Inclusion.
8 February: Discussion on book review and opinion article (Pratyoush Onta, Pramod Bhatta and Chudamani Basnet)
The fellows are required to prepare a book review. The fellows are free to choose the book but it should be broadly related to the current course and/or their proposed research.
10 February: Language Issue: Yogendra P. Yadav
Reading requirements:
- Yadav, Yogendra Prasad and Purnaman Shakya. 2065 v.s. Nepalma Bartaman Abastama Dekha Pareka Bhashik Muddaharu ra Samabeshi Bhashaniti. In Rajya Puna: Samrachanako Sandarvama Nepalko bartaman Bhashik Sthiti ra Samabeshi Bhashaniti. Pp. 49-90. Kathmandu: Nepal ra Asiali Anusandhan Kendra ra Samajik Samabeshikaran Anusandhan Kosh.
- Grove, Carl. 2065 v.s. Lauguage Policy in Nepal. In Rajya Punasamrachanako Sandarvama Nepalko Bartaman Bhashik Sthiti ra Samabeshi Bhashaniti. Pp. 127-132. Kathmandu: Nepal ra Asiali Anusandhan Kendra ra Samajik Samabeshikaran Anusandhan Kosh. Further reading:
- Kainla, Bairagi. 2058 v.s. Adivasi ra Janajatiko Bhashako Samrakchhyan ra Bikas. In Chhapama Janajati, by Pratyoush Onta, Kumar Yatru and Bhashkar Gautam, eds., pp. 289-295. Kathmandu: Ekta Books.
- Koirala, Bidhyanath. 2064 V.S. Matribhashama Shikchhyan: Nepalko Bhashik Samasya Samadhan Garne Tarika. In Shikchhyama Baikalpik Chintan, pp. 587-596. Kathmandu: Samajik Bikaskalagi Pragyik Manch.
- Yadav, Yogendra Prasad. 2006. Taraika Bhashaharu: Sandarva ra Sambhawana. In Madhes: Samasya ra Sambhawana, by Basanta Thapa and Mohan Mainali, eds., pp. 84- 98. Kathmandu: Social Science Baha.
13 February: Group Work and Presentations: Understanding Social Exclusion/Inclusion in Nepal (Sita Bhattarai and Yam Pun)
15 February: How to do a literature review? (Chudamani Basnet and Pramod Bhatta) Reading requirements:
- Hofstee, Erik. 2006. The Literature Review. In Constructing a Good Dissertation: A Practical Guide to Finishing a Master’s, MBA or PhD on Schedule. Available Online at: www.exactica.co.za. Retrieved on 1 Feb 2010.
- Subrahmanian, Ramya. 2005. Education Exclusion and the Developmental State. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., 62–82. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Williams, James. 2008. Who (in the world) is not in school? Toward a Policy Framework for Educating Marginalized Children and Youth. In Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries: Policy Options and Strategies. William K. Cummings and James H. Williams, eds., pp. 3–26. Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. The fellows are required to prepare a written review of the key issues raised by the any five selected readings of your choice and draw some implications for further research in educational exclusion/inclusion.
17 February: Discussion on Research Proposal. The fellows are required to present progress on their research proposal.
20 February: Development of Education in Nepal (Bidyanath Koirala) Reading requirements:
- Koirala, Bidyanath. 2065 v.s. Bholiko Shaichhik Niti: Chaun Kata Jaanu Kata. Shichhyama Baikalpik Chintan, pp. 421-433. Kathmandu: Samajik Anusandhan ra Samagri Bikaska Lagi Pragik Manch.
- Bhatta, Pramod. 2009. 60 Years of Educational Development in Nepal. In Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change. Pramod Bhatta, ed., pp. 1–16. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
- Caddell, Martha. 2007. Education and Change: A Historical Perspective on Schooling, Development and the Nepali Nation-State. In Education and Social Change in South Asia, by Krishna Kumar and Joachim Oesterheld, eds., pp. 251–284. New Delhi: Orient Longman.
- Valentin, Karen. 2005. Education and Nation-Building in Nepal: An Historical Perspective. In Schooled for the Future: Educational Policy and Everyday Life among Urban Squatters in Nepal, by Karen Valentin, pp. 53–68. Connecticut: Information Age Publishing.
22 February: Understanding Social Exclusion in Education (Pramod Bhatta) Reading requirements:
- Subrahmanian, Ramya. 2005. Education Exclusion and the Developmental State. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., pp. 62–82. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Williams, James. 2008. Who (in the world) is not in school? Towards a Policy Framework for Educating Marginalized Children and Youth. In Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries: Policy Options and Strategies. William K. Cummings and James H. Williams, eds., pp. 3–26. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
- Chanana, Karuna. 2001. Accessing higher education: The dilemma of schooling women, minorities, SCs and STs in contemporary India. In Interrogating Women's Education: Bounded Visions, Expanding Horizons, pp. 287-332. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
- Mehta, Aashish and Rana Hasan. 2008. Underrepresentation in colleges: what do the data tell us? In In Search of Inclusive policy: Addressing Graded Inequality. Sukhadeo Thorat and Narender Kumar, eds., pp. 166-181. New Delhi: Rawat Publications in association with Indian Institute of Dalit Studies. Bhatta, Pramod, Lila Adhikari, Manu Thada, and Ramesh Rai. 2008. Structure of Denial: Student Representation in Nepal’s Higher Education. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(2): 235—263.
24 February: Issues in Nepal’s Education (Mahesh Nath Parajuli) Reading requirements:
- Parajuli, Mahesh Nath. 2062 V.S. Nepali Schoolma Dalit Bahishkar ra Bivedhka Kura. In Rajyako Punarsamrachanama Dalit Sahabhagita, by Bidhyanath Koirala, Rajan Khadka and Rajkumar Baral, eds., pp. 131-142. Kathmandu: Bidhyanath Koirala, Rajan Khadka and Rajkumar Baral.
- Bhatta, Saurav Dev. 2009 [2004]. Disparities in School Performance in the SLC Exams: an Exploratory Analysis. In Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change. Pramod Bhatta eds., pp. 57-120. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
- Mathema, Kedar Bhakta. 2007. Crisis in Education and Future Challenges for Nepal. European Bulletin of Himalayan Research 31: 46-66.
- Stash, Sharon and Emily Hannum. 2009 [2001]. Who goes to school? Educational stratification by gender, caste and ethnicity in Nepal. In Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change. Pramod Bhatta eds., pp.19-56. Kathmandu: Martin Chautari.
27 February: Understanding inequalities in education contd….. (Pramod Bhatta) Reading requirements:
- Subrahmanian, Ramya. 2005. Education Exclusion and the Developmental State. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., pp. 62–82. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Williams, James. 2008. Who (in the world) is not in school? Towards a Policy Framework for Educating Marginalized Children and Youth. In Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries: Policy Options and Strategies. William K. Cummings and James H. Williams, eds., pp. 3–26. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
- Chanana, Karuna. 2001. Accessing higher education: The dilemma of schooling women, minorities, SCs and STs in contemporary India. In Interrogating Women's Education: Bounded Visions, Expanding Horizons, pp. 287–332. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
- Mehta, Aashish and Rana Hasan. 2008. Underrepresentation in colleges: what do the data tell us? In In Search of Inclusive policy: Addressing Graded Inequality. Sukhadeo Thorat and Narender Kumar, eds., pp. 166–181. New Delhi: Rawat Publications in association with Indian Institute of Dalit Studies.
- Bhatta, Pramod, Lila Adhikari, Manu Thada, and Ramesh Rai. 2008. Structures of Denial: Student Representation in Nepal’s Higher Education. Studies in Nepali History and Society 13(2): 235–263.
1 March: Gender Exclusion in Education (Sushan Acharya) Reading requirements:
- Acharya, Susan and Mahesh Nath Parajuli. 2008. Learning environment at school and home. In Measuring Gender Equality in Education: A Micro-Study of Learning Environment at Home and School: Through the Perspective of Gender Equality, pp. 27– 38 .Kathmandu: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Karlekar, Malvika. 2000. Girls’ Access to Schooling: An Assessment. In The gender Gap in Basic Education: NGOs as Change Agents. Rekha Wazir, ed., pp. 80–114. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Madan, Vandana. 2004. Inside the Classroom: Content Analysis of Classroom Processes Studies in Eight States. In Gender and Social Equity in Primary Education: Hierarchies of Access. Vimala Ramachandran, ed., pp. 143–165. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Page, Elspeth. 2005. Negotiation and Compromise: Gender and Government Primary Education. In Educational Regimes in Contemporary India. Radhika Chopra, Patricia Jeffery in collaboration with Helmut Reifeld, eds., pp. 178–196. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
3 March: Issues in Nepal’s Higher Education (Tri-Ratna Manandhar) Reading requirements:
- An article by Dr. Manandhar.
- Khaniya, Tirth. 2007. Overview of the development of higher education in Nepal. In New Horizons in Education in Nepal, pp. 117–136. Kathmandu: Kishor Khaniya.
- Sijapati, Bandita. 2005. Perils of Higher Education Reform in Nepal. Journal of Development and Social Transformation 2: 25–33.