Introduction:
The new B.A. Programme came into force with effect from July
2004, when it replaces the B.A. (Pass) programme of study. This
restructured course has been introduced, keeping in mind the
needs and the interests of the students. The vision of this
programme is one that acknowledges the need for a course of
study that will be in tune with the immediate environment of
the students, as well as equip them for the world of work and
higher education. The structure, scope and flexibility of this
course is such that, it can either be a terminal degree that
equips students for a profession, or an enabling degree that
is a prelude to higher studies. The BA Programme will provide
the students with an enriching and enjoyable experience, in
the form of a curriculum that is intellectually stimulating,
socially relevant and interdisciplinary in nature. The departments
of language, humanities, social sciences and commerce will cooperate
in this endeavour.
Structure:
The students who take admission into the BA Programme will study
four kinds of courses. Each student will be required to study
twelve papers in the three years. The following is the distribution
of the courses over the entire periods of study:
|
Course
Category
|
No.
of Courses to be studied
|
I
Year
|
II
Year
|
III
Year
|
| LANGUAGE |
2
+ 2 = 4
|
Hindi
1 + English 1
|
Hindi
2
|
English
2
|
| DISCIPLINE |
3
(D1) + 3 (D2)
|
D1
(Paper 1) +
D2 (Paper 1)
|
D1
(Paper 2) +
D2 (Paper 2)
|
D1
(Paper 3) +
D2 (Paper 3)
|
| FOUNDATION |
1
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
| APPLICATION |
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
| Total |
12
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
Components: The four kinds of courses for
the students of the BA Programme are:
(A) Language Courses: Hindi and English
- Each student will study two papers in each of these two
languages
- In each language three streams will be available:
Stream
A - for those who have passed the language in Class
XII
Stream B - for those who have passed the language in
Class X
Stream C - for those who have passed the language in
Class VIII
- Those students who have not studied Hindi in school will
have the option of taking two papers in Philosophy. Students
who wish to opt for this alternative will need to bring
the necessary supporting documents.
(B) Discipline Courses:
- Gargi College offers the following discipline courses:
Computer Science, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship and
Small Business (ESB), German, Hindi, History, Mathematics,
Operational Research, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology
and Sanskrit.
- Each student will study two discipline courses, with
three papers in each
- These discipline courses are available in the following
combinations
DISCIPLINE
1
Computer Science
Economics
English
ESB
German
Hindi
History
Mathematics
Operational Research
Philosophy
Psychology
Sanskrit
|
DISCIPLINE
2
Mathematics / Operational Research / Economics / ESB
ESB / History / Mathematics / Political Science /
Psychology / Sanskrit / Computer Science
German / History / Philosophy / Psychology
Operational Research / Psychology / Computer Science
/ Economics / German / History / Mathematics
English / ESB / History / Philosophy / Psychology
/ Sanskrit
Economics / History / Philosophy / Political Science
Economics / English / ESB / German / Hindi / Philosophy
/ Political Science / Sanskrit
Computer Science / Economics / ESB
Computer Science / Economics / ESB
Economics / Hindi / History / Political Science
Economics / English / ESB / German / Philosophy
Economics / History / Philosophy / Political Science
/ German
|
(C) Foundation Courses: The students can offer one foundation
course from among the following:
- Language, Literature and Culture: Since language
and literature form a significant part of our daily lives
and environment, this course will aim to increase the students'
understanding of how language functions; the issues and
dimensions of a language in relation to class, gender, ethnicity
and identity; the linguistic scenario in India; Indian literature
from the earliest times to the present day as seen in the
writing in the various Indian languages; and, contemporary
culture and its representation in the print and electronic
media.
- Human Rights, Gender and Environment: This course
will aim to sensitise the students and generate awareness
in the areas of social inequality with reference to caste,
gender, ethnicity and class; globalization and its impact
on the marginalized groups in society; human rights - the
international and national scenario; gender in the social,
political and legal arenas; and, environment and substantial
development-issue, policies and movement.
- Social Enquiry: This course will aim to introduce
students to different branches of academic knowledge and
show their evolution in different cultural traditions. The
attempt will be to stimulate debates among the students
on how issues and problems can be approached from many distinct,
yet complementary perspectives. The course has been planned
around an analysis of the various branches of the social
sciences - history, philosophy, politics, sociology, economics,
psychology, environment and culture. *
(D) Application Courses: These courses have been designed
to equip students with that practical competence, for which
they earlier needed to go outside the University system. Each
student will study one application course. Since these courses
have a substantial practical component the maximum number of
students who can be accommodated in each course is 20. For a
course to be offered, a minimum of 10 students will need to
opt for it. The following application courses will be available
in the college.
a) Creative
Writing: English & Hindi
b) Conflict Resolution and Peace Building : Political Science
Department
c) Computer Application : Mathematics Department
d) Indian Art : History and Philosophy Department
Administration: The BA Programme Committee
of Gargi College will be responsible for the co-ordination
of the course and will be available to deal with problems,
concerns and queries of the students. The following are the
members of this committee.
Dr. Anjana
Neira Dev, Dept. of English
Dr. Deepika Chatterjee, Dept. of Philosophy
- Available only in English medium.
* These
courses will be taught in both Hindi and English medium and
the students can choose their medium of examination
All
courses listed above are governed by the norms of a require
minimum and permitted maximum class size. Hence students are
advised to state their second preferences. They may consult
counselors available in the College before filling the admission
forms.
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