BA (BACHELOR OF HUMANITIES)

• BA ECONOMICS – POLITICAL SCIENCE
• BA ECONOMICS – HISTORY
• BA ECONOMICS – SOCIOLOGY
• BA ECONOMICS – PSYCHOLOGY
• BA HISTORY – POLITICAL SCIENCE
• BA HISTORY – SOCIOLOGY
• BA PSYCHOLOGY - SOCIOLOGY
• BA PSYCHOLOGY – JOURNALISM
• BA SOCIOLOGY - HISTORY
• BA PSYCHOLOGY – OPTIONAL ENGLISH
• BA OPTIONAL ENGLISH - JOURNALISM

DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE COURSES
Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a three year under graduate program (four-year for BA Honours) under Bangalore University spanning over six / eight semesters. This program paves way for taking up further postgraduate programs in these fields and to enter into the field of research or corporate and social contribution. This course completely focuses on areas of Humanities, Social Studies and Liberal Arts with a variety of specialisations.

A candidate, at the time of admission, will opt for any one of the two core subject combinations from the list mentioned above. Till the end of the fourth semester/second year, the student studies the two core subjects along with two languages, open electives and skill enhancement courses. In the fifth and sixth semester/third year of the programme, the student can choose any one of the two core subjects as major or continue both the subjects as majors. Those students who wish to continue to the fourth year for the honours programme, shall study the major subject or one of the major subjects for the Honours degree.
Course duration: 3 years / 4 years

HISTORY
Many in the world have a different attitude towards History. For some it is a story that everyone has learn with names and dates. For some it is a boring subject. Whereas for some it is one of the interesting subjects that is available to rectify the course of life as lessons are taught from the pages of history. Science forgets that it is history that keeps the record of scientists. Commerce forgets that for the present situation to be understood history comes to its aid. The importance of history cannot be denied at any point of human life and time. The Desalites History association has its annual visitations to various historical places across India. It also invites the students to have the hobby of writing everyday journal so as to get interested to become future historians.

ECONOMICS
Economics is a study of human being in connection with his business. One must know how one uses the resources available at one’s possession to live and to prosper. The person who knows how to manage one’s finance knows how to live and let live. Come learn how to carefully handle your resource.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Political science is a systematic study and presentation about another realm of institution which runs and maintains any state or a country. Politics is part and parcel of human existence. People have the understanding that an order should be followed for peaceful existence and Political bodies are expected to do this job. Knowledge of political order is an added advantage for any student. Most welcome for the systematic study of this subject.

SOCIOLOGY
A systematic study of human being, culture, traditions, life styles and human bindings would be called sociology. It is an interesting subject that throws light on various institutions that have evolved in the society such as marriage, family, village, town and all others. Anyone who begins to study these topics would gain much more knowledge about oneself in relationship with society. Know thyself!

PSYCHOLOGY
A systematic study of mind and behaviour could be called as psychology. The varied aspects that we learn about human being right from the womb to tomb is so essential for society. Psychology has gained ground in today’s world. At every place of work, industries, educational institutes and other institutions of importance where work force is involved, the presence of a counsellor is must. Family counselling, youth counselling and child counselling are some of the areas where psychology is very much in demand. There is no loss in taking up this course as the future is bright for those who embrace this course with utmost interest and care.

JOURNALISM
The Department of Journalism equips the students to learn the skills required to win the challenges of communication in the 21st century. The goal is to empower students with technological knowledge and trains them with skills required to communicate, which creates exciting career paths. The course enables the students to explore the theories and applications of media in various situations. The academic programmes are designed by Bangalore University. In order to support creative and young minds, the Department also offers various certificate and add on courses to be empowered for the “Modern Infotainment world”.

OPTIONAL ENGLISH
Are you a person interested in reading between the lines? Are you good at appreciating even the very common aspects of anything and everything? Then this course is for you. English Literature has earmarks to explore the great variety of literary pieces of writing in English from across the globe that covers traditional genres and literary periods. Literature is a deep and broad ocean like subject that enables you to take a fresh look at familiar texts and encounter new text. Besides Literature, the syllabus offers linguistic skills in the frame ‘Facets of Language’. The globe demands people to communicate in English effectively. In the view of enhancing the communicative skills of the students, the areas like vocabulary, pronunciation, verbal expressions, speech sounds in English, the structure of words and sentences, speech and writing, stylistic analysis and many more are offered improve Communicative English and gain confidence.