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Be A Step Forward, Know Your Bachelor Of Arts 1st Year Subjects!

Published on July 21, 2022 | Leave a response

Be A Step Forward, Know Your Bachelor Of Arts 1st Year Subjects!

Bachelor of Arts (BA) is the full form of Bachelor of Arts (BA), which is an undergraduate degree conferred in the discipline of Liberal Arts or specializations in Humanities or Social Science. It is often a three-year degree in which students study history, political science, psychology, sociology, and philosophy, among other areas. The curriculum usually lasts three years, however, it can last up to four years in other nations. Following graduation, one can discover a plethora of employment and courses to further their education.

BA Subjects Selection

Selecting the appropriate BA subject, whether before beginning the course or after deciding on a specialization, can be a difficult undertaking. It is critical to reflect on and research your interests to determine the most appropriate BA specialization. Here’s a handy guide to choosing BA subjects:

Consider your interests; if you wish to pursue a career researching languages and their roots, choose a BA language course or a BA in Linguistics.

If you’re a BA student having trouble deciding which electives to take, it’s best to choose disciplines that you’ve always been interested.

These topics can differ from one person to the next. Consider an elective as a separate subject from your specialization that you can learn and then choose accordingly.

BA subject selection is equally significant for UPSC hopefuls, and you should choose a subject based on how much you know about it, whether you have previously studied it, or if you have an innate interest in it.

The syllabus for the BA program varies from subject to subject. But, there are a few BA subjects that are common for all programs. The same has been tabulated below:

Common BA Programme Subjects
General knowledge Comprehensive Ability
Indian Polity Numerical and Mental Ability
The Human Body & Common Disease History & Indian Culture
Population & Climate Change Environmental Studies

BA Syllabus

BA programme for several subjects has an integrated syllabus. The same has been explained below:

BA Subjects & Syllabus
 
BA English
English Literature Twentieth-Century Indian Writing
Concurrent – Qualifying Language Nineteenth-Century European Realism/ Classical Literature/ Forms of Popular Fiction
Concurrent – Discipline Centered Contemporary Literature
Anglo-American Writing from 1930/ Literary Theory/ Women’s Writing of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries/ Modern European Drama (-)
BA Political Science
Language – MIL/ English Environmental Science Understanding Political Theory
Constitutional Government and Democracy in India Generic Elective
Environmental Science Language – MIL/ English Political Theory-Concepts and Debates
Political Process in India Introduction to Comparative Government & Politics
Perspectives on Public Administration Perspectives on International Relations
Ability Enhancement Course Pol. Process & Inst. in Comparative Perspective
Public Policy and Administration in India Global Politics
Generic Elective Ability Enhancement Course
Classical Political Philosophy Modern Indian Political Thought
Modern Political Philosophy Indian Political Thought
BA History
History of India Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World
Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World Rise of Modern West
History of Modern Europe History Of Southeast Asia: 19th Century
History of Modern East Asia Generic Elective (Interdisciplinary Any Four): Environmental Issues In India, Research Methodology in History, Making of Contemporary India, Delhi: Ancient, Delhi: Medieval, Delhi: Modern or Issues in the Contemporary World
Any Two: Understanding Heritage/ Art Appreciation: An Introduction to Indian Art/ Archives and museums/ Understanding Popular Culture
BA Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I
Environmental Science General Psychology
Bio psychology Psychology of Individual Differences
English Communication Youth, Gender and Identity
Development of Psychological Psychological Research
Social Psychology Emotional Intelligence
Psychology for Health and Well-being Understanding Psychological Disorders
Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II Applied Social Psychology
Stress Management Psychology at Work
Dealing with Psychological Disorders Developmental Psychology
Positive Psychology Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior Counselling Psychology
Health Psychology Community Psychology
BA Philosophy
Indian Philosophy Logic
Greek Philosophy Ethics
Western Philosophy: Descartes to Kant Social & Political Philosophy: Indian and Western
Applied Ethics Text of Indian Philosophy
Text of Western Philosophy Truth Functional Logic
Analytic Philosophy Continental Philosophy
Philosophy of Religion (Indian & Western) Philosophy of Language (Indian & Western)
BA Economics
Introductory Microeconomics Mathematical Methods for Economics
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Generic Elective
Introductory Macroeconomics Mathematical Methods for Economics
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Intermediate Microeconomics
Statistical Methods for Economics Skill Enhancement Course
Intermediate Microeconomics & Macroeconomics Introductory Econometrics
Skill Enhancement Course Indian Economy
Development Economics Discipline-Specific Elective
Indian Economy Development Economics
BA Sociology
Methodology and Perspectives of Social Science History of Art and Architecture in India
Basics of Archaeology Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Transition in Pre-Modern Kerala Methods of Archaeology
History of Folklore Development of Sociological Theory
Making of Modern Kerala Informatics
Basics of Indian Numismatics Introduction to Political Science
Understanding the Past Early Societies in India
Development of Numismatics in India Governmental Machinery and Processes
Growth of Indian Archaeology Introduction to Archives and Records
Archaeological Sites and Monuments in India Archival Conservation and Reprography
BA Geography
Geomorphology Climatology
Cartographic Techniques Geography of Population
Concurrent – Qualifying Language Analytical Physical Geography
Oceanography Thematic Cartography (Practical)
Geography of Settlements Concurrent – Credit Language
Economic Geography Environmental Geography
Remote Sensing (Practical) Urban Geography
Concurrent – Interdisciplinary Geography of Natural Resources
Spatial Dimensions of Development Statistical Methods in Geography
Geography of India Evolution of Geographical Thought
Social Geography Regional Planning: Case Studies
Field Techniques Disaster Management
Geographical Information System Optional: Agricultural Geography, Bio Geography, Political Geography, Geography of Tourism, Contemporary Environmental Issues and Rural Development

Conclusion:

Everyone’s life includes a very significant milestone called graduation. This is definitely the case, especially during undergrad ( B.A.) An element of dread follows every accomplishment. The same applies to graduation. The concern factor about the greatest employment alternatives after receiving a BA comes in after the euphoria of the graduation ceremony has subsided. Either a career search or higher education pursuit can start the search. There are numerous institutions that provide various job opportunities, so you can pick the one that best suits you.

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