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What is the primary concern of the course ETK in the modern globalized world?
What is the primary concern of the course ETK in the modern globalized world?
- To introduce modern technology in engineering
- To adopt Western knowledge
- To explore the significance of traditional knowledge (correct)
- To promote cultural practices in India
What is one of the key areas of focus in the ETK course?
What is one of the key areas of focus in the ETK course?
- Management of biodiversity and protection of traditional knowledge (correct)
- Traditional medicine and its benefits
- Western knowledge and its applications
- Religious reform movements in ancient India
What is the name of the bill related to traditional knowledge protection introduced in 2016?
What is the name of the bill related to traditional knowledge protection introduced in 2016?
- The Biodiversity Protection Bill, 2016
- The Traditional Knowledge Protection Act, 2016
- The Cultural Heritage Preservation Act, 2016
- The Protection of Traditional Knowledge Bill, 2016 (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a sector where traditional knowledge is applied?
Which of the following is NOT a sector where traditional knowledge is applied?
What is the significance of understanding traditional knowledge in modern India?
What is the significance of understanding traditional knowledge in modern India?
What is a key aspect of the ETK course content?
What is a key aspect of the ETK course content?
What is the primary focus of the ETK course?
What is the primary focus of the ETK course?
What is the significance of traditional knowledge in the context of agriculture?
What is the significance of traditional knowledge in the context of agriculture?
How is traditional knowledge transmitted?
How is traditional knowledge transmitted?
What is the definition of traditional knowledge according to the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?
What is the definition of traditional knowledge according to the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?
What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge according to Native people?
What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge according to Native people?
What is a key feature of traditional knowledge?
What is a key feature of traditional knowledge?
Flashcards
Traditional Knowledge
Traditional Knowledge
Knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities, developed over centuries, passed down through generations, and adapted to local environments.
Characteristics of Traditional Knowledge
Characteristics of Traditional Knowledge
Collective ownership, oral transmission, encompassing medicinal, agricultural, ecological, and artistic knowledge, constantly evolving.
Traditional vs. Western Knowledge
Traditional vs. Western Knowledge
A comparison of knowledge systems, one rooted in experience and oral tradition, the other in scientific methodology.
Native perspective - Traditional Knowledge
Native perspective - Traditional Knowledge
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Traditional Knowledge Content
Traditional Knowledge Content
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Indigenous/Local Communities
Indigenous/Local Communities
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Oral Transmission
Oral Transmission
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Collective Ownership
Collective Ownership
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Traditional Medicinal Knowledge
Traditional Medicinal Knowledge
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Study Notes
Introduction to Essence of Traditional Knowledge
- The course Essence of Traditional Knowledge (ETK) aims to understand the significance of traditional knowledge in the modern globalized world.
Course Contents of ETK
- The course covers various aspects of traditional knowledge, including:
- Traditional knowledge vs Western knowledge
- Culture and civilization in India
- Cultural practices, languages, and literature in India
- Religion and philosophy in India
- Religious reform movements in modern India
- Fine arts in India
- Science and technology
- Traditional medicine
- Traditional knowledge in different sectors (architecture, management, engineering, etc.)
- Management of biodiversity and protection of traditional knowledge
- Legal framework and traditional knowledge (including the Protection of Traditional Knowledge Bill, 2016)
Definition and Meaning of Traditional Knowledge
- Traditional knowledge refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities.
- Developed from experience gained over centuries and adapted to local culture and environment.
- Collectively owned and transmitted orally from generation to generation.
- Includes forms such as stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, cultural values, beliefs, rituals, community laws, local language, and agricultural practices.
- Encompasses tradition-based literary, artistic, or scientific works, performances, inventions, designs, marks, names, and symbols.
- Includes undisclosed information and all other tradition-based innovations and creations.
Characteristics of Traditional Knowledge
- Collective responsibility and ownership
- Transmitted orally across generations
- Includes medicinal, agricultural, and ecological knowledge
- Encompasses music, dance, stories, poetry, and spiritual expression
- Includes artisanal knowledge (handicrafts) and is constantly evolving.
Native People's Definition of Traditional Knowledge
- Practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation.
- Knowing the country and its environment (snow, ice, weather, resources).
- Covers knowledge of relationships between things and is holistic.
- Cannot be compartmentalized and is rooted in the spiritual healing practices of native communities.
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Explore the significance of traditional knowledge in today's globalized world. Learn about the course contents, indigenous knowledge, and traditional knowledge systems.
