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Department of Humanities

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Undergraduate Courses 

  • B.A.(Economics-English-Psychology)

  • B.A.(History-Political Science-Sociology)

  • B.A.(Hons. Economics)

Postgraduate Courses

  • M.A. (English)

B.A. (Economics – English – Psychology)

Overview

The three years BA with combination of Psychology, Economics and English is a unique Program which provides career opportunities in three different fields. All three ensure prominent career opportunities. This Program is a mix of Theoretical, practical, and analytical aspects of Economics, Psychology and English.

Economics

The Program contains the papers with inter-disciplinary perspective which are relevant to business and managerial situations. It gives a holistic approach to learn Economic and business environment at national and international level and provide a platform to students to assess the impact of internal and external factors on micro and macroeconomic performance and public policy.

Key Features

  • Preparation of Industry Watch Profiles
  • Live Projects
  • Research Paper and Articles writing
  • Visit to Banks, Insurance Companies, Capital Market participants to have knowledge of practical world
  • Guest lectures by Eminent Bankers, Economists, Government Officers holding relevant portfolios, Industry Officials, Senior Academicians of prominent Institutes like IIM etc.
  • Internship in Economic, Business and Finance Sectors
  • Classes for Civil Services, bank services and other job related examination
  • Classes for preparation for Entrance Examinations for pursuing Higher Education
  • Placement Opportunities in top Corporate like Wipro, TCS, L&T, HDFC, ICICI etc.

Career Opportunities

  • Economist
  • Policy Maker
  • Researcher
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Investment Adviser
  • Financial Planner
  • Teaching
  • Civil Services
  • Banker

Psychology

The Program provides the psychology students with theoretical foundation and practical knowledge in the areas of organizational psychology, vocational and counselling psychology, clinical psychology, as well as the upcoming fields such as positive psychology, health psychology and environmental psychology.

The degree will be a mix of pure and theoretical psychology as well as practical and applied psychology. Along with in depth knowledge of Psychology, the students are also made well versed with the flair for writing a case study, Training in communication skills, Research and paper writing are a part of course module, Exposure to counselling techniques is provided through workshops and seminars. The students are trained for psychological testing and assessment in a well-equipped psychology laboratory.

Key Features

  • Preparation of Personal historic Profile
  • Live Projects
  • Research Paper and Articles writing
  • Visit to Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centres to have knowledge of practical world
  • Guest lectures by Senior Psychologists, Psychiatrics, Counsellors Industry Officials, Senior Academicians of prominent Institutes like IIM etc.
  • Internships in Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centres, Counsellor Offices etc.
  • Classes for Civil Services, bank services and other job related examination
  • Classes for preparation for Entrance Examinations for pursuing Higher Education
  • Placement Opportunities in top Organizations / NGOs as HR Manager, Counselors etc.

Career Opportunities

  • Psychologist
  • Social worker
  • Educational and Career Counselor
  • Pre and Post Wedding Counselor
  • Community worker
  • Mental Healthcare Counselor
  • Consultant
  • NGOs

English Literature

English literature a literature written in English language which is classified according to a variety of systems including national origin, historical period, genre and subject matter. This program provides students with an excellent education in literature, drama, media and film. The Program is committed to promote an intellectual climate through artistic creation, and innovative ideation. It inculcates among its students a critical reading of the self and the society to transform them into responsible and socially sensitive citizens. The College facilitates their holistic development by building emotional, academic, social, professional and global competencies.

Key Features

  • Communication – Writer speaks to reader through texts. By exploring the art of communication, we explore relationships between readers, writers and texts.
  • Creativity- Creativity is a defining characteristic of human being. By analysing works of creativity, we are studying what it means to be human.
  • Perspective- Texts offer readers new perspectives on life. Perspective means diversity and developing ability to show empathy.
  • Representation- Fiction can represent reality. Characters can be fair representation of people. By studying texts and literary works, we engage in a dialogue about how the world works ab how the world could be.
  • Identity- Text is an expression of a writer’s identity. Strong characters challenge readers to be someone different, readers like characters who are thinly veiled versions of themselves.
  • By analysing texts, we are really analysing who we are and what we want to become.
  • Culture- Text is a product of culture or tradition. Texts express the values and beliefs of a society. Texts shape cultural values. To understand a text is to understand the time and place in which it was written.
  • Transformation- By studying the transformation of texts, we are studying the evolution of humanity.

Career Opportunities

  • Interpreter / Translator
  • Content Developer for Corporate & Educational Institutes
  • Trainer
  • Editor
  • Electronic & Print Media
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Journalism
  • Paralegal

BA ( History, sociology, political Science)

History

History is capable of defining and shaping the perspective of masses. It can change the face of the world. The program unfolds various realm of the subject to understand the events which has shaped the world in the contemporary era and helps in providing a better understanding of the politics around which derive its roots from the past.

Key Features

  • Live Projects
  • Research Paper and Articles writing
  • Classes for Civil Services, bank services and other job related examination
  • Classes for preparation for Entrance Examinations for pursuing Higher Education
  • Research assistance

Career Opportunities

  • Researcher
    Archaeologist
  • Journalist
  • Curator
  • Social Analysis
  • Teaching
  • Administrative Services
  • Media and Communications to films

Sociology

Unity in diversity is the basic essence of India which is profoundly rich in its culture and diversity. The understanding of differences helps us provide with a wider perspective to accommodate all in harmony. The program provides with a better understanding of different components of society and shed light on the larger narratives comprising of migration, globalization and the way technology is shaping the society today.

Key Features

  • Live Projects
  • Research Paper and Articles writing
  • Classes for Civil Services, bank services and other job related examination
  • Classes for preparation for Entrance Examinations for pursuing Higher Education
  • Academic content creator

Career Opportunities

  • Social Worker
  • Journalist
  • Administrative Support
  • Family Counsellor
  • Survey Researcher
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Teaching
  • Human Resources (HR) Specialist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Media Planner

Political Science

The politics today contains the world. The program provides understanding of different political theories and the events which have played a major role in transforming the past into the present and has power to mold the future as well. The policies framed construe the life of the people concerned. The subject matters also cater to some pressing issues that the societies encounter with regard to distribution of various resources and their utilization by means of various national and international platforms.

Key Features

  • Live Projects
  • Research Paper and Articles writing
  • Classes for Civil Services, bank services and other job related examination
  • Classes for preparation for Entrance Examinations for pursuing Higher Education
  • Political research
  • Political analyst
  • Internship
  • Political field surveyor internship
  • Political intelligence officer internship

Career Opportunities

  • Journalist
  • Research analyst or Policy analysis
  • Researcher in private companies
  • City planner
  • Non-government organizations (NGO’s)
  • Social worker
  • Community activist
  • Program manager
  • Project officer
  • Teaching
  • Communications officer with a government organization

New Course

MA ( English)

English

English being a global language makes a person versatile to take up a variety of career options not only in India but also on the foreign land. It enhances a person’s personality so that he can adapt to the corporate ecosystem without any inhibitions. Study of English literature widens the perspective of an individual in the current scenario of globalization & technological advancement.

Key Features

  • Communication – Writer speaks to reader through texts. By exploring the art of communication, we explore relationships between readers, writers and texts.
  • Creativity- Creativity is a defining characteristic of human being. By analyzing works of creativity, we are studying what it means to be human.
  • Perspective- Texts offer readers new perspectives on life. Perspective means diversity and developing ability to show empathy.
  • Representation- Fiction can represent reality. Characters can be fair representation of people. By studying texts and literary works, we engage in a dialogue about how the world works and how the world could be.
  • Identity- Text is an expression of a writer’s identity. Strong characters challenge readers to be someone different, readers like characters who are thinly veiled versions of themselves. By analysing texts, we are really analysing who we are and what we want to become.
  • Culture- Text is a product of culture or tradition. Texts express the values and beliefs of a society. Texts shape cultural values. To understand a text is to understand the time and place in which it was written.
  • Transformation- By studying the transformation of texts, we are studying the evolution of humanity.

Career Opportunities

  • Public Relations
  • Translator
  • Teaching
  • Copywriting
  • Technical Writer
  • Journalism
  • Language Interpretation
  • Tourism

The Department of Humanities aspires to infuse passion in students to learn and relearn knowledge, values, skills and empathy towards society. Since, the Humanities subjects are the foundation subjects for all the branches of Bachelor of Arts, Department of Humanities imparts to build a firm base as part of the UG & PG Courses.

The Department enhances knowledge in disciplines like Psychology, Economics, English Literature, History, Political Science and Sociology. On one hand it develops the nitty gritty of these domains and on the other hand it makes students ready for shaping their careers in Civil Services and Private Sector. A more emphasis is given on developing the ecosystem for Startups. 

Faculty members perform the role of a perfect facilitator as mentor of students. The methodology adopted in classroom teaching is based on the application of innovation strategies, comprehensive lectures, regular assignments and active interaction between teachers and students.

The department acts as an active catalyst to develop a perfect approach to unlock their hidden talent, personality and communication skills to fulfill the needs of the students.

 

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Achievements 

Date, Year.

Took workshop under the guidance of my Guru Prafful Singh Gehlot in Music College, Khandwa.

17-23 July 2023

Participated in the 38th Raigarh Mahotsav, Raigarh, Chattisgarh

19 sept 2023

Performed RamJanam Katha at Damoh, M.P.

9 sept, 2023.

Attended workshop of Pt. Vishal Krishna Maharaja at IPS Academy, Indore, M.P

11-14 June 2022.

Attended workshop of Padmshree Guru Pt. Ramlal Bareth(Raigarh Gharana) Ujjain, M.P.

4-8 May 2023

Performed at Mahanatya Hind Swarajya Sthapna, Dewas

26 June 2023

Performed at Acro Talent Hunt, Indore.

15 sept, 2023

Performed at Udbhav College Fest; Won first prize in duet dance competition.

28 Jan, 2024

Performed At AARAMBH, Acropolis, and Indore.

9 Dec, 2023

Performed at Acro Talent Hunt- Inter school competition.

12 nov, 2022

Took part in Inter College Dance Competition held at Arihant College. Won second in Duet, Second Solo with cash prizes, Indore.

9 March, 2024

Performed at Dainik Bhaskar Award Ceremony Dewas.

2023

Performed at AARAMBH Dance Festival, Dewas, M.P.

August 2022

Performed at Dandiya Ni Raat, Kalidas Academy, Ujjain.

Oct 2022

Chakradhar Mahotsav, Bhopal.

18 dec 2021

Performed at Rotary Club, Dewas & Indore

15 oct, 2021.

Secretary awardee, Aurangabad.

10-16 may 2017

International Mohini Award, Nepal.

26-27 may, 2018.

National First And Second Award, ALCO, Pune.

10-16 May, 2018

Best performer and Second Prize in Cuttack Festival, Odissa.

Sept, 2017

Attended Workshop Of Padmshree Pandit Pratap Pawar Guruji ( luck now Gharana- London) in Dewas, M.P.

2019

Achievements

Date, year.

Participated in the Guinness world records, Khajuraho in which over 1200 artists participated in the record together. Also was a part of 49th Khajuraho Dance Festival.

20 February 2024; 24 Feb 2023

Took workshop under the guidance of my Guru Prafful Singh Gehlot in Music College, Khandwa.

17-23 July 2023

  

Participated in the 38th Raigarh Mahotsav, Raigarh, Chattisgarh.

19 September 2023

Performed RamJanam Katha at Damoh, M.P. 

9 September 2023

Attended workshop of Pt. Vishal Krishna Maharaja at IPS Academy, Indore, M.P.

11 – 14 June2022

Attended workshop of Padmshree Guru Pt. Ramlal Bareth(Raigarh Gharana) Ujjain, M.P.

4 – 8 May 2023

Attended workshop of Padmshree Guru Pt. Pratap Pawar, (Lucknow Gharana,London) in Dewas.

2019

Gave audition in Kalidas Samaroh, Ujjain. Selected for semi finals, Gandhi Hall, Indore.

4 Nov 2023

Performed at 7th Krishna Priya Mahotsav, Haridwar, U.P.

July 2023

Performed at Mahanatya Hind Swarajya Sthapna, Dewas

26 June 2023

Performed at Rashtriya Nava char Award Ceremony Dewas.

5 Sept 2023

Performed at Rajim Festival, Rajim, Raipur.

1 March 2024

Performed at Anadi, Ujjain, Triveni Sanghralay.

28 Jan 2024

Performed at Acro Talent Hunt, Indore.

15 Sept 2023

Performed at Udbhav College Fest; Won first prize in duet dance competition.

28 Jan 2024

Performed At AARAMBH, Acropolis, and Indore.

9 Dec 2023

Performed at Acro Talent Hunt- Inter school competition.

2021

Performed Mahabharat Solo at Indore Mahima Gaan, Rabindra Natya Grah, Indore.

6 March 2024

Took part in Inter College Dance Competition held at Arihant College. Won second in Duet, Second Solo with cash prizes, Indore.

9 march 2024

Won Best Award in Fold Dance – Rajashthani in Cuttack Festival, Odissa.

Sept 2022

Awarded by National Kohinoor Award for contribution in field of Folk Dance.

Sept 2022

Awarded by International Nritya Shree Award, Odissa.

Sept 2022

Awarded by International Nritya Shiromani Award for the contribution in the field of Indian Classical Dance Kathak. 

Performed at Rotary Club, Dewas & Indore.

Sept 2022

Performed at Dainik Bhaskar Award Ceremony Dewas.

2022

Selected for International Performances at THAILAND, DUBAI, MAURITIUS, SINGAPORE, SHRI LANKA, NEPAL,.

2015,16,17,18,19,20,

Performed at AARAMBH Dance Festival, Dewas, M.P.

August 2022

Performed at Triveni Sanghralay, Ujjain.

2019

Performed at Dandiya Ni Raat, Kalidas Academy, Ujjain.

Oct 2022

Performed at Block Level, Kalidas Samaroh, Ujjain.

2017

Event 

Date 

1)Campus league painting competition ( 3rd prize)

26 September 2022

2) created first word record on women’s day ( at Harda M.P)

6 February2023

3) created second word record on Maharana Pratap jayanti (At Indore)

23 May 2023

4) whizzy wings live painting ( first prize)

16 August 2023

5) Mic organizationNGO (environment day painting competition at Indore) first prize 

9 June 2023

6)kala sanskriti lok utsav 2 days event (runner up)

23 September 2023

7) International kurukshetra at Idyllic institute of management Indore ( first prize in t-shirt painting competition)

7 March 2024

8)Kala corner organized by differ  ( live painting competition 3rd  prize) 

17 March 2024

9)whizzy wings independence day ( patriotism painting winner)

15 August 2023

10) Annual sports day ( KhoKho runner up)

Udhbhav 2024

17 January 2024

11) National art contest ( online held) ( runner up)

12) Udhbhav 2024 (canvas painting competition 3rd prize )

13) 

 

Aatya patya federation of India national competition ( third prize) 2018-19.31st boys and girls national games.

15-17 November 2018

14) rashtriya vikas parishad essay writing competition ( first prize)

11 dec 2018

15) Bharat scout and guide National jamboree (represented madhya pradesh)

December 2017

S. No.

Name

Education

Designation

Department Name

1

Dr. Poonam Singh

PHD(Economics) 

Professor & Head 

Department of Humanities


   

  2

Dr. Shraddha Tiwari



MBA(HR),MA
(Counselling Psychology),
Ph.D


Associate

Professor


Humanities


3


Mrs. Varsha Dube


M.A.(Hindi)


Assistant Professor


Humanities

4

Ms. Sanchita Jhalani

B.Sc., M.A. (English), Pursuing Ph.D in English

Assistant Professor

Humanities

5.

Dr. Klinsa Kurian

 

Assistant Professor

Humanities


6


Dr. Madhuri Modi

 

Assistant Professor


      Humanities


7

Ms. Ishita Jain

B.Com,MA(english literature),UGC

Assistant

 Professor


Humanities

  

  8


Ms. Shivangi Masani

B.Com, M.A(Pol.Sci.),M.A(Psychology), UGC NET


Assistant Professor


Humanities


9


Mr. Dharamchandra Pandey

LLB,LLA, M.A ,M.Phil


Assistant Professor


Humanities


10


Ms Priyanka Raghuwanshi

B.A. , M.A.

Assistant Professor

Humanities