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About Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Lady Shri Ram College for Women: Course Structure

In keeping with the requirements stipulated by Delhi University the B.A. Programme offered at LSR College is enumerated below:

Language Courses

Every student will study a compulsory course in English in the first and the third year each.

Every student will study a course in Hindi /Urdu /Subject in lieu of in the first and the second year each.

Courses in Hindi/Urdu

  • Students who have studied Hindi up to Class 12th will do Hindi-A                  
  • Students who have studied Hindi up to Class 10th will do Hindi-B
  • Students who have studied Hindi up to Class 8th will do Hindi-C
  • Students can choose Urdu instead of Hindi provided they have studied Urdu in Class 10th or Class 12th             

Subject in lieu of Hindi/Urdu

Students who have studied Hindi/Urdu up to Class 8th have the option of choosing instead of Hindi/Urdu, a course in Economics, History, or Political Science.

The choice of subject will depend on the combination of Discipline Courses that they have chosen as per the table below

Year

Course I

Course II

Course III

Course IV

First Year

Language Course - English

Language Course – Hindi/Urdu/Subject in lieu

Discipline Course 1

Discipline Course 2

Second Year

Language Course - Hindi/Urdu/Subject in lieu

Foundation Course

Discipline Course 1

Discipline Course 2

Third Year

Language Course - English

Application Course

Discipline Course 1

Discipline Course 2

 

Discipline Courses

  • Students are required to study courses of two disciplines in each year
  • There is one paper each for the two disciplines in the first, second and third year
  •  The choice of discipline subject is available only in the first year
  • Once you chose the discipline courses you stay with them for three years

Combination of Discipline Courses and Course study as a subject in lieu of Hindi/Urdu

Sl. No.

Combination of Discipline Courses

Subject in lieu of Hindi/Urdu

1.

Computer Science and Mathematics

Economics

2.

Computer Science and Economics

History

3.

Mathematics and Economics

Political Science

4.

Psychology and Political Science

Economics

5.

Psychology and Economics

Political Science

6.

History and Political Science

Economics

7.

Economics and Political Science

History

8.

Economics and History

Political Science

9.

Mathematics and History

Economics

10.

Mathematics and Political Science

Economics

 

Note: A minimum of 12–15 students is required for a particular group combination. It may not always be possible to accommodate individual preferences as the demand for certain combinations exceeds the limited seats offered.

The Discipline Courses will be studied for 3 years. The subject in lieu would be studied for two years only.

 

Discipline

I Year

II Year

III Year

Economics

I. Principles of Microeconomics

II. Macroeconomics

III. Economic Development and Policy in India

History

I. History of India up to 8th Century AD

II. Cultures in Indian Sub-Continent

III. History of India 8th to 18th Century AD

IV. Cultural Transformations in Early Modern Europe: Circa 1500 to 1800 AD

V. History of India
(c. 1750 to 1970)

VI. Issues in World History: The 20th Century

Mathematics

I. Algebra and
Calculus

II. Geometry, Differential Equations and Algebra

III. Analysis, Computer Programming; and any one out of: Numerical Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Mechanics, Theory of Games.

Political Science

I. Political Theory and Thought

II. Indian Politics in Comparative Perspective

III. Optional-A: International Relations

Optional-B: Administration and Public Policy

Psychology

I. Orientation to
Psychology

II. Practicum

III. Social Psychology

IV. Psychological Distress and Well Being

V. Psychological Skills

VI. Practicum

Computer Science

I. Computer Fundamentals and Software Packages

II. Database and Internet Technologies

III. Choose one of the following:

i) Programming in Visual Basic, OR

ii) Multimedia Systems and Applications

 

Foundation Courses

Every student is required to opt for one foundation course in the second year of the programme. Foundation courses are interdisciplinary courses designed to familiarise students with ideas, concepts and debates that relate to our contemporary world. They seek to foster critical thinking and enhance the individual’s knowledge and learning.

LSR offers the following foundation courses:

  • Gender, Human Rights and Environment
  • Language Literature and Culture
  • Application Courses

Every student is required to opt for one application course in the third year.

Application Courses are a unique blend of theory and practice that seek to fill the crucial gap between learning and doing. They are innovatively designed to encourage learning beyond the classroom and focus on practical application through field studies and project work. The teaching–learning process develops skills through an interactive methodology.

NOTE: Depending on student choice, merit, logistical imperatives and resource availability, LSR will offer from among the following:

(a)     Creative writing

(b)     Translation and Interpretation

(c)     Computer Applications

(d)     Indian Art Appreciation

(e)     Conflict Resolution and Peace Building

(f)      Globalization

(g)     Life Crisis – Coping and Evolving

(h)     Theatre and Performance

The courses finally offered amongst these, or others will once again depend on student choice, merit, resource and logistical constraints.


Information compiled from: Lady Shri Ram College for Women Website

Courses offered by Lady Shri Ram College for Women


Arts Courses

  • B.A. (Hons) (Hindi)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons) (Philosophy)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons.) (Economics)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons) (History)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons) (Political Science)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons) (Psychology)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons) (Sanskrit)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons) (Sociology)

    3 Years

  • B.A. (Hons.) (English)

    3 Years

  • Diploma Programme in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding (CTPB)

    1 Years


Science Courses

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) (Statistics)

    3 Years

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics

    3 Years


Mass Communications Courses

  • B.A. (Hons) (Journalism)

    3 Years


Commerce Courses

  • B.Com. (Hons.)

    3 Years