B.A Psychology, English Literature
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Overview (Psychology)
The B.A Psychology dual-major degree is a 4-year programme with Multiple Exit options which prepares students to have a wider scope in terms of career as it combines two allied fields of knowledge. The 4-year course is designed as a combination of practicum, theory, internships and research thus providing a holistic approach to the student’s understanding of the subject. Combined with the other subject chosen by the student along with other Skill and Ability based enhancement courses through the semesters, students become well equipped to apply psychology in the specializations of their choice.
Overview (English Literature)
Program Outcomes
PO1: To enhance critical thinking and written expression.
PO2: To enable students to analyse different works that emerged as a result of various artistic and literary movements.
PO3: To sensitize students to the concerns of the discipline and the larger social framework.
PO4: To help students develop a good foundation to become mental health professionals.
PO5: To train students to develop adequate research skills to function in any field of psychology.
PO6: To help students apply their knowledge and skills to deal with contemporary and relevant social problems.
Program Matrix
Semester | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Credits |
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I | DSCA1 - Fundamentals of Psychology | 4+2 | 6 |
DSCB1 - Literature and Contemporary Concerns I | 3 | 3 | |
DSCB2 - Literary Forms and Analysis I | 3 | 3 | |
OE1 | 3 | 3 | |
L1 | 3 | 3 | |
L2 | 3 | 3 | |
AEC1 – Environmental Studies | 2 | 2 | |
Value-based Course | 2 | 2 | |
25 | |||
II | DSCA2 - Essentials of Psychology | 4+2 | 6 |
DSCB3 - Literature and Contemporary Concerns II | 3 | 3 | |
DSCB4 - Literary Forms and Analysis II | 3 | 3 | |
OE2 | 3 | 3 | |
L1 | 3 | 3 | |
L2 | 3 | 3 | |
SEC1 | 2 | 2 | |
Value-based Course | 2 | 2 | |
25 | |||
III | DSCA3- Child Development | 4+2 | 6 |
DSCB5 - Indian Literary Movements and Ages I | 3 | 3 | |
DSCB6 - Indian Narratives and Performance I | 3 | 3 | |
OE3 | 3 | 3 | |
L1 | 3 | 3 | |
L2 | 3 | 3 | |
SEC2 | 2 | 2 | |
Value-based Course | 2 | 2 | |
25 | |||
IV | DSCA4 - Psychology of Adolescence & Adulthood | 4+2 | 6 |
DSCB7- Indian Literary Movements and Ages II | 3 | 3 | |
DSCB8 - Indian Narratives and Performance II | 3 | 3 | |
L1 | 4 | 3 | |
L2 | 4 | 3 | |
SEC 4 | 2 | 2 | |
AEC2 – India & Indian Constitution | 2 | 2 | |
Value-based Course | 2 | 2 | |
24 | |||
V | DSCA5 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3+2 | 5 |
DSCB9 - British Literature I | 4 | 4 | |
DSCA6 | 3+2 | 5 | |
DSCB10 - European Literature | 4 | 4 | |
SEC 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Value-based Course(Optional) | 2 | 2 | |
22 | |||
VI | DSCA7- Social Psychology | 3+2 | 5 |
DSCB11- British Literature II | 3+2 | 5 | |
DSCA8 | 3+2 | 5 | |
DSCB12- American Literature | 3+2 | 5 | |
SEC 6 | 2 | 2 | |
Value-based Course(Optional) | 2 | 2 | |
22 | |||
STUDENT WILL OPT FOR ONE DISCIPLINE AS MAJOR & PURSUE THE 4TH YEAR OF THE HONOURS PROGRAM | |||
VII | DSC A9 / DSC B13 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 |
DSC A10 / DSC B14 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 | |
DSE A1 / DSE B13 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 | |
DSE A1 / DSE B14 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 | |
Research Methodology | 3 | 3 | |
23 / 19 | |||
VIII | DSC A11 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 |
DSC A12 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 | |
DSE A3 | 5 / 4 | 5 / 4 | |
Research Project* | - | 6 | |
21 / 18 |
Reference
- Course Descriptions
•DSC A- Discipline Specific Course Psychology
•DSC B- Discipline Specific Course English Literature
•DSE- Discipline Specific Elective
•OE- Open Elective
•SEC- Skill Enhancement Course
•AEC- Ability Enhancement Course
•L1- English
•L2- Kannada/Hindi/Sanskrit/French/German - Student must opt for one of the discipline as major in the fourth year.
- Only those students who secure 75% marks or CGPA of 7.5 and above in the first six semesters may choose to undertake research in the 4th year. Honours students not undertaking research have to do 3 to 4 Additional Courses/Entrepreneurship Courses and Internship/Apprenticeship for 12 credits.
- Students who complete the four year program with Research will be awarded BA (Honours with Research) in Psychology with English as minor / in English with Psychology as minor & students’ not undertaking research will be awarded BA (Honours) Psychology with English as minor / in English with Psychology as minor.