1 E Sri Ramajayam MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR Dear Learners, Greetings!. We are very happy to invite the learners to join Distance Education Programme of SASTRA University. We have established Directorate of Distance Education to provide high quality Distance Education to those who are not able to enter the portals of conventional education system. SASTRA University has always been in the forefront of higher education and all our professional programmes offered through conventional mode have got recognition and national acclaim. This is possible because of qualified faculty members and excellent infrastructural facilities at SASTRA. ‘Education for All’ is our watchword. So we have decided to take education to far reaching areas. Such an effort is possible only through Distance Mode of Education. The Directorate of Distance Education at SASTRA will address the individual needs of the learner. We are aware that self-learning is the most suitable mode for a distance learner. To facilitate this with professional competence we have adopted Self-Instructional Material (SIM) pattern for selected programmes. This University adopts flexible admission policy, cost-effective programme fee, study centre facility and academic inputs from experienced faculty. Multimedia facilities are also available with us to enhance self-learning. SASTRA University through Distance Education is committed to help the learner in fulfilling his or her educational aspirations and hence we welcome the learner. We believe in participatory approach and hence learning would be at once beneficial and fruitful. ‘Compensate for missed opportunities in learning and enable career development of all’ is our motto. Prof. R. Sethuraman Vice-chancellor 2 E ÿµõ©öᯮ mÁ ºkÕ>Ï cÁ´ ÁõÌzxUPÒ! \õìzµõ £ÀPø»UPÇPzvß öuõø» {ø»U PÀÂz vmhzvÀ PÀ PØP ©õnÁºPøÍ AøǨ£vÀ ©QÌa] AøhQ÷Óõ®. 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Bu»õÀ PØ÷£õº PØ£x •Êø©¯õÚ £»ß u¸ÁuõPÄ® ~PºÄzvÓß ªUPuõ²® Aø©²®. “PØÓ¼À CÇ¢u Áõ´¨¦UPøÍ Dk ö\´uÀ, GÀ÷»õøµ²® ÁõÌUøP°À •ß÷ÚÖÁuØSz uSv²øh¯ÁµõUSuÀ” GߣÚ÷Á G[PÒ ÁÈPõmk® Áõ\P®. ÷£µõ]›¯º Cµõ. ÷\xµõ©ß xøn÷Á¢uº 3 THE UNIVERSITY Shanmugha College of Engineering, established by its founding fathers in the year 1984 and renamed as Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) has become a University in April 2001 under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act 1956 for its outstanding contribution to the growth of education especially professional education. In fact a blend of academic excellence, real world experience and moral values have earned SASTRA, national accreditation. SASTRA offers various high quality undergraduate and post graduate courses in Engineering, Sciences, Education, Management and Arts besides doctoral programmes and has the state - of the - art laboratories, a well stocked library and one of the best computing facilities. SASTRA has been reaccredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Now, finding only 8% of the relevant age group (18-23) entering the portals of the higher education in the country, SASTRA felt a need to expand the provision of the higher education to all. As a result the Directorate of Distance Education is set up have in collaboration with Distance Education Council (DEC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi to offer higher education through distance mode. SASTRA also has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with IGNOU for sharing learning packages including the Self -Instructional Materials (SIM). OBJECTIVES • To provide an alternative non-formal channel through distance mode for those who seek higher education. • To supplement the efforts of campus - based conventional higher education system. • To provide a “Second Chance” to those who are not able to pursue higher education earlier. • To provide updated knowledge and skills to those who are already employed including in -service persons. • To give twinning programmes to the on-campus students of SASTRA to pursue diploma / certificate programme simultaneously. • To identify and design innovative programmes to meet the local and global manpower needs. 4 SALIENT FEATURES • Flexible entry and exit rules • Individualized study: flexibility in terms of phase, place and duration of study. • Cost - effective programmes. • Modular structure and credit- based courses. • Study through Self- Instructional Materials (SIM) • Resource sharing and collaboration with IGNOU ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES SASTRA University offers distance mode programmes with an aim to fulfil the following: • Certification • Improvement of knowledge and skills • Acquisition of professional qualification • Continuing and life - long learning • Simultaneous study for the on-campus students of SASTRA to achieve “ twinning of programmes” to make them employable • Professional development and training for in-service persons in various positions. 1. OBJECTIVES OF ASTROLOGY (JYOTHISHA SASTRA) PROGRAMME The Astrology (Jyothisha Sastra )(Distance mode) programme of SASTRA aims at making the in-service to the traditional and professional astrologers to acquire relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes in pedagogical methods and praxis methods of our Indian Astrology which is said to be the eyes of ‘Veda’, “the Sacred Literature” of India to become role models in the field of Astrology to be an instrument for understanding and propagating our traditional values and heritage though a proper knowledge of Astrology to build a productive human capital in our country to face the challenges of globalization. Astrology, the study of the stars and their influence upon human life on earth, has been in vogue since Vedic times. Scholars have done research on many references made to Astrology in the Vedas. It is associated with some famous Rishis or seers of the ancient days like Bhrigu, Parasara and others. Recently interest in astrology has been revived in India and also other countries of the world. Our ancients were called Nakshatra –Darsakaas (Star-gazars). In India astrology as a science is woven into the fabric of our culture. It is a heritage that has to be preserved at all costs for posterity. 5 The objectives of the courses are, to expose the aspiring students to the study of astrology, its various aspects and branches and to encourage them to do research based on relevant case studies. This programme, is meant for Astrologers, (Traditional and Modern), Astrology lovers, Lovers of Indian Values and Ethics, Lovers of Indian Culture and Heritage:- To enhance the competence of Prediction with objectivity. To create a comprehensive understanding about pedagogical methods in organizing learning experiences for students in the field of Astrology. 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