Writing across Genre: Freeing Creativity is an experiential writing course that places the student at the center of creative inquiry. Designed to immerse learners in writing, reading, and thinking across genres, the course encourages exploration of self, language, memory, body, and the world through sustained practice and reflection. Students experiment with forms, develop their individual voice, and engage deeply with contemporary poetry, essays, and creative texts. Emphasis is placed on attention, play, difficulty, and creative feedback within a respectful classroom space. Through journals, prompts, readings, and portfolio work, the course nurtures curiosity, confidence, and awareness of one’s creative process.
History of Ideas introduces students to foundational concepts that have shaped human thought, society, and institutions across time. Drawing from philosophy, science, politics, and social theory, the course traces the evolution of ideas from myth and religion to rationality, modernity, and postmodernism. Key themes include scientific enquiry, humanism, nationalism, capitalism and socialism, colonialism and anti-colonial movements, feminism, environmentalism, and human rights. Through historical examples, interdisciplinary readings, and critical discussion, students develop the ability to think analytically about ideas and their impact on social structures. The course equips learners with a shared intellectual foundation essential for critical engagement across disciplines in the liberal arts.
Legal Awareness is an introductory course designed to familiarize undergraduate students with fundamental legal concepts and processes relevant to contemporary Indian society. The course provides an overview of law as an instrument of social change, covering essential areas such as the Constitution of India, contracts, criminal law, consumer protection, cyber law, intellectual property, and rights-based legislation. Emphasis is placed on understanding everyday legal issues, including documentation, public rights, and remedies available to citizens. Through lectures, case discussions, opinion writing, court visits, and documentary screenings, the course aims to build legal literacy, critical thinking, and practical awareness among students for informed civic engagement.
Fundamentals of IT introduces students to essential concepts and practical skills in computing, tailored to support their academic and professional development in law and other disciplines. The course covers computer basics, operating systems, file management, internet browsing, and use of electronic legal resources. Students gain hands-on experience in creating presentations, word processing, and spreadsheets, while also learning principles of computer security, digital signatures, and ethical computing. Through interactive lectures, projects, and class activities, students develop confidence in using technology for research, documentation, and communication, ensuring they are equipped to navigate the digital landscape effectively and responsibly.
Essentials of Information Technology (T3827) is a foundational course designed to equip students with practical and conceptual knowledge of modern computing. The course introduces computer systems, operating systems, file management, web browsing, and essential productivity tools such as Word and Excel. It also builds awareness of computer security, cyber ethics, and emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things. Emphasis is placed on developing basic coding skills through algorithms and flowcharts. Through lectures, demonstrations, and practical activities, the course enhances students’ confidence, technical competence, and readiness for academic and professional environments in an ever-evolving digital world.
Environmental Studies: Our Common Earth introduces students to the ecological, social, and developmental dimensions of environmental issues. The course examines natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, energy, pollution, climate change, and disaster management, while emphasizing sustainable development and environmental governance. Drawing from multiple disciplines, it explores the relationship between environment and society, including issues of livelihoods, urbanization, gender, caste, and poverty. Through classroom learning, case studies, field visits, and practical analysis, students develop environmental awareness, civic responsibility, and an understanding of individual and collective roles in environmental conservation. The course encourages informed engagement with sustainability challenges at local, national, and global levels.
