Department of ENGLISH CULTURAL STUDIES NCR

Syllabus for
Bachelor of Arts (Media, Psychology)
Academic Year  (2023)

 
      

    
Department Overview:

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, in consonance with its mission statement, is committed to promoting an intellectual climate through artistic creation, critical mediation and innovative ideation. The department encourages students to engage critically with literary aesthetics, historic and socio-cultural debates and develop a unique perspective in liberal arts.  Located at Delhi-NCR, the Department of English & Cultural Studies offers courses in core areas of literary and cultural studies along with hands-on modules in multimedia production. Our dual focus on literary studies and communication enable our students to pursue diverse careers in academia and industry. The department also has a range of extra-curricular activities through department association and clubs which enable a well-rounded development of our students. The Value-Added Courses offered by the department are designed to enhance the potential for employability of our graduates.

Mission Statement:

Towards a critical reading of the Self, the Society and the Imagined.

 Mission

 

The Department of English aspires to promote an intellectual climate through artistic creation, critical mediation and innovative ideation in a culture of reciprocal transformation.

Introduction to Program:

The National Capital Region (NCR) - Delhi being one of Asia’s best places to pursue studies in journalism, media, and psychology - attracts thousands of students every year not only from India, also from other parts of the world. The proximity to India’s political capital, where the legislative, executive, and judicial headquarters situate will help the students to get access and exposure to high-level political and public policy processes. As most of the regional, national, and international media houses have either headquarters or bureaus in Delhi, students of BA in Media and Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) NCR Campus will have unparalleled career and internship opportunities.

 

Our multi-cultural and quality driven academic environment, well-conceptualized industry-institution interface, special lectures by experts in the domains of media and public policy, collaborations with public policy think tanks and intensive hands-on training to impart research and media skills will give a competitive advantage to the graduates of this path breaking academic programme. 

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Demonstrate a coherent understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental theories and concepts in the disciplines of Media Studies and Psychology in a multidisciplinary learning context

PO2: Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific inquiry, argumentation and sensitivity to diversity while applying disciplinary concepts to everyday life and real-world situations.

PO3: Design, conduct, and communicate basic research following fundamental methods and ethical standards in social sciences and humanities

PO4: Use the knowledge of Media Studies, and Psychology to enhance self-awareness, well-being, interpersonal relationships, career-decision making, and social responsibility in personal and professional domains.

Programme Specific Outcome:

PSO1: Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific inquiry, argumentation and sensitivity to diversity while applying disciplinary concepts to everyday life and real-world situations.

PSO2: Use the knowledge of Media Studies, and Psychology to enhance self-awareness, well-being, interpersonal relationships, career-decision making, and social responsibility in personal and professional domains.

Programme Educational Objective:

PEO1: Enable the student to engage with social surroundings with objective vantages of Psychology and Media

PEO2: Develop an analytical and conceptual framework for the student to professionally study and understand human social realities

PEO3: Help the student to develop a foundational understanding of research and career options in Psychology and Media

PEO4: Equip the student to understand the nuances of human existence in societies

PEO5: Provide an insight into the multidisciplinary paradigms emerging in the field of social science.

Assesment Pattern

The assessment methods include three internal assessments and an end-semester examination. Some papers also provide flexibility in the structure and the mode of administering these assessments. Continuous internal assessment will have centralized exam (mid- semester), written assignments, oral presentations, performances. End Semester Exams will have centralised exams, portfolio submission, Dissertations, performances.

Examination And Assesments

Continuous Internal Assessments and Submissions are course specific.