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330. PGDFCS – Post Graduate Diploma (Folklore and Culture Studies)
  1. PGDFCS – Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies

The PGDFCS – Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University is an interdisciplinary programme that explores folklore, cultural traditions, identity, tribal studies, and cultural transformation in society. The programme is designed for learners interested in cultural studies, heritage, anthropology, literature, and indigenous knowledge systems.

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Type

PG Diploma

Mode

Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies

Duration

Minimum: 12 Months • Maximum: 24 Months

Medium of Instruction

English

Specialization

Folklore and Culture Studies

Eligibility

Candidates must have completed Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Fee Structure

  • Programme Fee: ₹6,500 for the complete programme
  • Additional Registration Fee and Development Fee will be charged as applicable.

Programme Coordinator

  • Dr. Nandini Sahu
    Email: nandinisahu@ignou.ac.in
    Phone: 011-29572780

Course Structure

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MFC-001

Folklore and Culture: Conceptual Perspectives

6

MFC-002

Tradition, Identity and Cultural Production

6

MFC-003

Cultural and Societal Transformation

6

MFC-004

Tribes of India: Identity, Culture and Lore

6

MFCP-005

Project Manual

8

MFC-007

Theories and Pedagogy of Folklore

8

MFC-009

Approaches to Folklore

8

Total Credits: 48