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AC – 11/07/2022
Item No. – 5.9 (N)
University of Mumbai
Syllabus for Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
Semester – I & II
(Choice Based Credit System)
(Introduced from the academic year 2023 -24)
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Date: 30/04/2022 University of Mumbai
Signature: Signature:
(Dr. Sudhir Nikam)
Chairman, Board of Studies Faculty of Dean
O:6821 Title of Course
Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
O:6822 Eligibility Graduates in Arts / Science / Commerce or
equivalent examination
R:9601 Duration of Course
One Year
R:9602 Intake Capacity
40 Students per batch
R: 9603 Scheme of Examination Theory Examination + Internal Evaluation
(60+40)
R:9604 Standards of Passing
The candidate must obtain 40 % of the total
marks in external and internal examination to
pass the course
No. of years/Semesters: One Year -Two Semesters
Level: P.G. / U.G. / Diploma / Certificate
Pattern: Yearly / Semester
Status: New / Revised
To be implemented from Academic
Year : From Academic Year 2023 -2024
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Syllabus Sub-Committee
University of Mumbai
Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
(With effect from the academic year 2023 -2024)
Board of Studies in English
Dr. Sudhir Nikam (Chairperson)
Dr. Rajesh Karankal (Member) Dr. Santosh Rathod (Member)
Dr. Bhagyashree Varma (Member) Dr. Deepa Mishra (Member)
Dr. B. N. Gaikwad (Member) Dr. Dattaguru Joshi (Member)
Dr. Satyawan Hanegave (Member) Dr. Deepa Murdeshwar -Katre (Member)
Dr Dinesh Kumar (Convener) : Associate Professor, Department of English, V G Vaze, College
(Autonomous), Mumbai
Dr Sucharita Sarkar (Member): Associate Professor, Department of English, D.T.D.T.S.S College
of Commerce, Kurar, Malad East, Mumbai
Dr. Kosambi Satyajit Rajvardhan (Member): Assistant Professor, Department of English, PTVA's
Sathaye College, Vile Parle East, Mumbai
Dr Srikant Mohanrao (Member): Head, Department of English, Government First Grade College,
Manhalli, Bidar
Dr Prasenjit Panda(Member): Assistant Professor, Department of English, Guru Ghasidas Central
University, Bilaspur,
Dr Rajendra Tambile (Member): Department of English, Shripatrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya,
Shirwal Dist: Satara
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Preamble
Introduction:
The idea of what it is to be human in an age of scientific, technological, cultural and social
evolution has been altered as never before. The boundaries between human and the non -
human have become porous, problematizing the received perceptions of normalcy. Virtual
identities, modified bodies and artificial intelligence have also impacted the emergence of
posthuman enquiries. There are a range of ethical, philosophical, cultural and artistic
questions that posthuman awareness has engendered. This course aims to familiarize the
learners with the theories and praxes of posthumanism by mobilizing inputs from philosophy,
sociology, literary studies and culture studies.
Objectives of the course:
To create an awareness of posthuman philosophy and theories.
To make the learners understand and explore the multidisciplinary possibilities of
Posthuman Studies.
To generate discussions and scholarships on areas such as literary studies, culture
studies, bioethics, media studies, queer studies and gender studies using the lens and
tools of Posthuman Studies.
To familiarize the learners with the concepts such as transhumanism, AI, etc.
Course outcomes:
CO 1: Learners will be able to apply theoretical and methodological aspects of
posthumanism in their literary and cultural analyses.
CO 2: Learners will be able to explore the interdisciplinary engagements of Posthuman
Studies.
CO 3: Learners will be able to build scholarship on culture and Literature with a focus on AI
and Transhumanism.
CO 4: Learners will be able to gain practical experiences in posthuman approaches and will
be able to apply them to various academic and professional situations.
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University of Mumbai
Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
Semester I
Course: Theory
Course Title: Posthuman Studies: An Introduction
Paper: I
(With effect from the academic year 2023 -24)
01 Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit
System
i Name of the Program Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman
Studies
ii Course Code
iii Course Title Posthuman Studies: An Introduction
iv Course Contents Enclosed a copy of the syllabus
v References and Additional References Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi Credit Structure (No. of Credits) 04
vii No. of lectures per Unit 15
viii No. of lectures per week 04
ix No. Tutorials per week 01
x Total Marks 100
02 Scheme of Examination Theory Examination + Internal Evaluation
(60+40)
03 Special notes, if any No
04 Eligibility, if any Graduate of any stream or Equivalent
05 Fee Structure As per University Structure
06 Special Ordinances / Resolutions if
any No
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Unit I: Introduction 10 lectures
Understanding Posthumanism: Beyond Humanism, Antihumanism, Posthuman turn,
Transhumanism, Cultural Posthumanism, AI Takeover, Posthuman condition, Disembodied
entities,
Unit II: Posthuman Theories 0 lectures
1. Arikan, Arda. “Posthumanism and Literary Theory”. Antalya, April 2019, pp 1-6.
2. Guesse, Carole. “On the Possibility of a Posthuman/ist Literature(s)”. In
Reconfiguring Human, Nonhuman and Posthuman in Literature and Culture . Ed.
Sanna Karkulehto et al, Routledge, 2020, pp 23-40.
3. Collomb, Cleo and Samuel Goyet. “Meeting theMachine Halfway: Toward Non -
Anthropocentric Semiotics”. In Reconfiguring Human, Nonhuman and Posthuman in
Literature and Culture . Ed. Sanna Karkulehto et al, Routledge, 2020, pp 203-217.
Unit III: Texts for Posthuman Interdisciplinary Analysis 10 lectures
1. Gosh, Amitav. Calcutta Chromosome . Penguin, 2009.
2. Ahmed Khan, Shami. Aliens in Delhi . Niyogi Books, 2017
Unit IV: Posthumanism and Cinema: Movies for Analysis 10 lectures
1. Ghost in the Shell . Rupert Sanders. 2017
2. Her: Spike Jonze. 2013
Evaluation Pattern:
Internal Assessment (40 Marks):
Sr. No. Particulars Marks
1 Classroom Attendance & Participation 10
2. Oral Presentation (10 Minutes with or without PowerPoint) 10
3 Written Assignment 20 Semester I– Paper I
Title: Introduction to Posthuman Studies
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination Pattern 60 Marks Hours: 02 Suggested Topics for Internal Assessment:
1. The topics of internal assessments will be collaboratively decided by the teachers and the
learners with a focus on posthuman approach.
2. The topics for presentation and assignments could be decided in such a manner so that the
students can apply varied theoretical positions on cultural texts.
3. The marking criteria will be discussed with the students prior to the assessments.
Semester End Examination (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have four questions of 15 marks each (with
internal choice):
Question 1 Objective Type (15/20) 15 Marks
Question 2 Short Notes on Unit 1 and 2 (3/5) 15 Marks
Question 3 Short Answer on Unit 3 and 4 (3/5) 15 Marks
Question 4 Application based/Long answer on Units 3, 4 and 5 (2/3) 15 Marks
Recommended Readings
Baelo -Allué, Sonia and Mónica Calvo -Pascual. Transhumanism and Posthumanism in
Twenty -First Century Narrative . Routledge, 2021.
Barad, Karen. “Posthumanist Peformativity: Toward an Understanding of How Matter Comes
to Matter.” Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society 28.3 (2003): 801-831
Braidotti, Rosi. “Posthuman Critical Theory.” Journal of Posthuman Studies , Vol.1, No.1,
2017, pp. 9–25.
Kriman, Anastasia I. "The Posthuman Turn to the Post(non)human." Voprosy Filosofii, no.
12 (2020): 57–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.21146/0042 -8744 -2020 -12-57-67.
Parham, John. "Hungry Unlike the Wolf: Ecology, Posthumanism, Narratology in Fred
Vargas’s Seeking Whom He May Devour." Ecozon@: Europe an Journal of Literature,
Culture and Environment Vol.3, no. 2 (October 2012): 145 –60.
http://dx.doi.org/10.37536/ecozona.2012.3.2.478 .
Sanna Karkulehto et al (ed.) Reconfiguring Human, Nonhuman and Posthuman in Literature
and Culture . Routledge, 2020
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University of Mumbai
Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
Semester I
Course: Theory
Course Title: Posthuman Studies in Literature: Poetry and Short Stories
Paper: II
(With effect from the academic year 2023 -24)
01 Syllabus as per Choice Based
Credit System
i Name of the Program Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
ii Course Code
iii Course Title Posthuman Studies in Literature: Poetry and
Short Stories
iv Course Contents Enclosed a copy of the syllabus
v References and Additional
References Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi Credit Structure (No. of Credits) 04
vii No. of Learning Hours 60
viii No. Tutorials per week 01
ix Total Marks 100
02 Scheme of Examination Theory Examination + Internal Evaluation
(60+40)
03 Special notes, if any No
04 Eligibility, if any Graduate of any stream or Equivalent Certificate
05 Fee Structure As per University Structure
06 Special Ordinances / Resolutions if
any No
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Unit I- Poetry I 10
Lectures
1. Howard Nemarov: “Found Poem”
2. Ivan Stanev: “Indeed, said I..” and “Let Me Write a Poem”
Unit II: Poetry II 10
Lectures
1. Matthew Mahaney: “Static Blooms,” and “The Lives of a Sentence”
2. Yusuf Saadi, “Posthuman”
Unit III: Short Stories I 10
Lectures
1. “Good Mountain” by Robert Reed
2. “The Chapter Ends” by Poul Anderson
Unit IV: Short Stories II 10
Lectures
1. “Border Guards” by Greg Egan
2. “The Last Question” by Isaac Asimov
Evaluation Pattern:
Internal Assessment (40 Marks):
Sr. No. Particulars Marks
1 Classroom Attendance & Participation 10
2. Oral Presentation (10 Minutes with or without PowerPoint) 10
3 Written Assignment 20
Suggested Topics for Internal Assessment:
Topics for internal assessment: -
1. The topics of internal assessments will be collaboratively decided by the teachers and the
learners with a focus on posthuman approach.
2. The topics for presentation and assignments could be decided in such a manner so that the
students can apply varied theoretical positions on cultural texts.
3. The marking criteria will be discussed with the students prior to the assessments Semester I– Paper II
Title: - Posthuman Studies in Literature: Poetry and Short Stories
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination Pattern 60 Marks Hours: 02 Semester End Examination (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have four questions of 15 marks each (with
internal choice):
Question 1 Objective type, all units (15/20) 15 Marks
Question 2 Short Notes, Units 1 and 2 (3/5) 15 Marks
Question 3 Short Answer, Units 3 and 4 (3/5) 15 Marks
Question 4 Application/Long answer, all units (2/3) 15 Marks
Recommended Reading
Short Stories
“Good Mountain: A Great Ship Novella” by Robert Reed. 2018
“The Chapter Ends” by Poul Anderson. 2012
“Old Hundredth” by Brian W. Aldiss. 1963
“Day Million” by Frederik Pohl. 1970
“The Last Question” by Isaac Asimov. Ziggurat Productions. 2007
Poetry
Pluviophile by Yusuf Saadi
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Log book – selected poems, Manchester : Carcanet
press, 1997
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University of Mumbai
Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
Semester II
Course: Theory
Course Title: Research Tools and Methods in Posthuman Studies
Paper: III
(With effect from the academic year 2023 -24)
01 Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit
System
i Name of the Program Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman
Studies
ii Course Code
iii Course Title Research Tools and Methods in
Posthuman Studies
iv Course Contents Enclosed a copy of the syllabus
v References and Additional References Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi Credit Structure (No. of Credits) 04
vii No. of Learning Hours 60
viii No. Tutorials per week 01
ix Total Marks 100
02 Scheme of Examination Theory Examination + Internal Evaluation
(60+40)
03 Special notes, if any No
04 Eligibility, if any Graduate of any stream or Equivalent
Certificate
05 Fee Structure As per University Structure
06 Special Ordinances / Resolutions if
any No
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Semester II– Paper III
Title: - Research Tools and Methods in Posthuman Studies
Unit I: Introduction
10
Lectures
1. Posthumanism and Ontology
2. Posthumanism and Research in Digital Education
3. Posthuman Critical Tools
Unit II: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology 10 Lectures
1. Posthuman Data Production
2. Posthuman Voice Analytics
3. Posthumanism and Representational Research
Unit III: Posthuman Ideological Approaches to Research 10
Lectures
1. Analysing Cyborg Ideology
2. Analysisng the Posthuman in International Relation
3. Tenets of Posthuman Emancipatory Research
Unit IV: Application of Posthuman Research Methodology in the Context of
South Asia 10
Lectures
1. Posthuman Cosmopolitanisms in South Asia
2. Critical Posthumanism and South Asian Futurism
3. Indian Posthuman Network
Evaluation Pattern:
Internal Assessment (40 Marks):
Sr. No. Particulars Marks
1 Classroom Attendance & Participation 10
2. Oral Presentation (10 Minutes with or without PowerPoint) 10
3 Written Assignment 20
Suggested Topics for Internal Assessment:
Topics for internal assessment:
1. The topics of internal assessments will be collaboratively decided by the teachers and the
learners with a focus on posthuman approach.
2. The topics for presentation and assignments could be decided in such a manner so that the
students can apply varied theoretical positions on cultural texts.
3. The marking criteria will be discussed with the students prior to the assessments.
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination Pattern 60 Marks Hours: 02 Semester End Examination (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have four questions of 15 marks each (with
internal choice):
Question 1 Objective Type: All Units(15/20) 15 Marks
Question 2 Short Notes: Unit 1 and 2 (3/5) 15 Marks
Question 3 Short Answer: Unit 3 and 4(3/5) 15 Marks
Question 4 Application/Long answer: All Units (2/3) 15 Marks
Recommended Readings:
Braidotti, Rosi., et. al. Posthuman Ecologies Complexity and Process after Deleuze. Rowman
& Littlefield. 2019
Kalpocas, Ignas. Malleable, Digital, and Posthuman: A Permanently Beta Life. Emerald
Publishing. 2021
Lazar, Jonathan., et. al. Research Methods in Human -Computer Interaction. 1st ed.,Wiley,
2009
Taylor, Carol and Hughes Christina. Posthuman Research Practices in Research. Palgrave
Macmillan. 2016
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University of Mumbai
Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies
Semester II
Course: Practical
Course Title: Posthuman Interpretation -Project
Paper: IV
(With effect from the academic year 2023 -24)
01 Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit
System
i Name of the Program Postgraduate Diploma in Posthuman
Studies
ii Course Code
iii Course Title Posthuman Interpretation -Project
iv Course Contents Enclosed a copy of the syllabus
v References and Additional References Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi Credit Structure (No. of Credits) 04
vii No. of Learning Hours 60
viii No. Tutorials per week 01
ix Total Marks 100
02 Scheme of Examination Internal Evaluation (75+25)
03 Special notes, if any No
04 Eligibility, if any Graduate of any stream or Equivalent
Certificate
05 Fee Structure As per University Structure
06 Special Ordinances / Resolutions if any No
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Project:
A learner is expected to write an analytical report of a literary or cultural text, mobilizing
his/her understanding of the tenets of posthumanism and posthuman research methods.
The following are only a few suggested texts / films
Similar topics keeping the learning and local context may be given to the students. In
consultation with their respective guides
Novels
Charles Stross: Saturn’s Children
Masamune Shirow: Ghost in the Shell
Charles Stross: Glasshouse
Will McCarthy: Bloom
Margaret Atwood: Oryx and Crake
Jeanette Winterson: The Stone Gods
Indra Sinha: Animal’s People
Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go
Movies
Shawn Levy: Free Guy
Rakesh Roshan: Koi Mil Gaya
Remo D’ Souza: A Flying Jatt.
Guidelines for reporting and presenting project
The report may be submitted in Print (typewritten) format or in Non-Print (Blog/Vlog /Web -
page/documentary) format
Format of the Print Report:
The full content of the report must be bound together so that the pages cannot be
removed or replaced.
The cover of the report must contain, title, name of the candidate, name of the
Diploma course, Semester, Name of the Guide/Co -guide and the year of submission.
Page numbers must be mentioned at the bottom of each page and Margin should be
1.5” on the left and 1” on the remaining 3 sides. Semester II – Paper IV (Project)
Title: - Posthuman Interpretation - Project
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Use separate index sheets for all chapters. Each chapter should begin on a new page.
Report must contain all the necessary documents such as certificate of the guide,
training completion Certificate by the institute/ organization, student declaration
certificate, acknowledgements, table of contents, bibliography, appendix (if any) etc.
Learners should use simple and good English while writing the report. Avoid
grammatical errors.
No aspects of the structure of the report should be omitted.
Guidelines for the instruction and assessment
Students may be allotted project mentors to guide them through the process.
Students may be allotted a co-guide in case of availability and necessity.
Students may be encouraged to take up a project in pair or group (depending on the
context)
Students may be trained to present final project to improve their presentation skills,
A well-planned rubric and additional guidelines may be prepared by the study center
keeping in view the core content, quality of the project and presentation of work.
Evaluation Pattern:
Internal Assessment (100 Marks):
Sr.
No. Particulars Marks
1 Project Field Work (minimum 25 hours)
Report (Up to 5000 words) / Up to 30 pages including images, graphs,
appendix etc.) 75
2 Presentation (with the use of ICT tools) 25
Recommended Readings: -
Brent, Waters . From Human to Posthuman . Taylor & Francis Ltd. 2016
Daryl, Wennemann J. Posthuman Personhood . University Press of America, 2013
Dobrin, I Sidney. Writing Posthumanism Posthuman Writing . Parlor Press, 2015
Hayles, Katherine. How We Become Posthuman . 74th ed. The University of Chicago Press,
1999
Signature: Signature:
(Dr. Sudhir Nikam)
Chairman, Board of Studies Faculty of Dean
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(Appendix ‘B’)
New ordinances 6821 & 6822 relating to the
Post Graduate Diploma in Posthuman Studies.
1. Necessity for starting the
course: With the increased use of Artificial Intelligence and
science modifying human bodies and capabilities,
conventional human identities have been altered heavily.
Such altered human identities also figure prominently in
cultural records such as literature and cinema. This
course is pa rticularly desi gned keeping these changes in
mind and to open engagements with literature,
philosophy, bioethics, culture and film studies with
posthumanism as a vantage point. This Diploma in
Posthuman Studies will create a viable opportunity for
honing t he following skills :
i. It would harness interdisciplinary skills opening
dialogues on posthumanism, futurism, culture studies
and media studies.
ii. It would generate interest in alternate human identities in
the light of AI.
iii. It would enhance necessary perspectival re -assessment
of literature and cultural texts.
iv. It would extend the boundaries of epistemologies in the
context of te chnology -aided human potentials.
v. It would enhance writing and analytical skills.
2. Whether the UGC has
recommended the course: UGC has given guidelines for introduction of career
oriented courses
(https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/revisedcareerori
entedcourses.pdf ). Universities are allowed to run the
diploma / certificate courses and with due approval of its
governing councils/ statutory council wherever
required(Ref: https://www.ugc.ac.in/faq.aspx ). However,
u/s 5(16) under Maharashtra Public Universities Act,
2016 (Mah. Act No. VI of 2017), Universities are
empowered to start to prescribe the courses of
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instruction and studies in choice based cre dit system for
the various examinations leading to specific degrees,
diplomas or certificates in a stand -alone format or joint
format with other State or national or global universities.
3. Whether all the courses have
commenced from the academic
year 2019 -2020 (2022 -23): The above course recommended by the BoS in English,
and further approved by the statutory bodies is to be
introduced from the Academic Yea r 2023 -2024.
4. The courses s tarted by the
University are self -financed,
whether adequate number of
eligible permanent faculties
are available?: The course is purely self -financed. The
department/affiliated colleges interested in its affiliation
need to comply with the norms laid do wn as above.
5. To give details regarding the
duration of the Course and is it
possible to compress the
course?: The duration of the course is maximum 12 month (two
semesters) with total 60 contact hours consisting of
maximum 4 Credits on completion of total 60 hours per
course.
6. The intake capacity of each
course and no. of admissions
given in the current academic
year: The intake capacity is set to maximum 40 students per
batch.
7. Opportunities of Employability
/ Employment available after
undertaking these courses: i. In AI research projects
ii. In media related studies and surveys
iii. In teaching visual arts and media
iv. In virtual reality platforms
v.Creative writing, especially of speculative and Sci -Fi
narratives.
Signature:
(DrSudhirNikam)
Chairman, Board of Studies