SOCIAL SCIENCES

SOCIAL SCIENCES

India’s rapid economic growth has created an urgent need for a class of scholars, development professionals, administrators and entrepreneurs who can understand government’s policy ecosystem, programs and processes and help solve the most pressing problems. The faculty of Social Sciences deals with a systematized study of society, using macro and micro approaches towards understanding societies; social relationships, institutions, processes, issues, policies, movements; and business organizations thus making the students participative in the society. As humans, it is imperative to engage in critical inquiry and hence deconstruct realities than accepting them as given. An approach to different aspects of life based on a diversity of theoretical perspectives serves to enhance an understanding of life and society. Psychology, Economics, Political Science, History and Sociology constitute the faculty of Social Sciences.

Department of History

The History Department offers a complete range of degree programs at the undergraduate level. Talented and motivated high school students can join our three-year degree program which offers one of the best and most intensive programs of its kind. We offer undergraduate training in the history of India from the ancient period to the present. The Department has special strengths in history of Punjab and World History. Our courses also focus on the thematic areas of indigeneity, culture, gender, social and political environment.

PG Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science helps to develop the analytical skills necessary to understand contemporary political issues. The curriculum offers in-depth expertise in the comparative politics of the countries with special emphasis on contemporary challenges and covers theoretical conceptual aspects of the discipline. This provides the students with necessary awareness to undertake further specialized studies and research activities.

PG Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology provides a forum for the production of intellectual knowledge and exchange of that knowledge traversing across national borders. The department is actively engaged in addressing the social issues in and around the country. We are committed to provide a nuanced teaching programme in the discipline of sociology and let the students understand and intervene in the process of knowledge formulation.

Department of Psychology

Psychology is one of the most popular courses of study among undergraduate and the department offers a number of general and vocational courses to choose from. The curriculum based on theoretical, methodological and contemporary knowledge provides an insight into human behaviour and the societal relevance of psychology. The purpose is to equip the students with knowledge, skills and values to become effective and competent professional psychologist and prepare them for career opportunities in medical and counselling sectors. The students are taken for field visit at mental health centres and counselling cells to acquaint theme with the real life problems. Time to time extended lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences forms a regular phenomenon with us. We are determined to provide not only a theoretical framework but also to change human behavior for the better. The department also takes pride in the fact that our former Head of Department Dr. Jasbir Rishi is serving as the Vice Chancellor of DAV University.

PG Department of Economics

The Department of Economics, one of the foremost departments, offers MA Economics, BSc Economics, BA (Honours) with Economics, Economics and Quantitative Techniques as elective subjects in BA. It has also been catering to students of various disciplines by imparting deeper knowledge of subject. Planning Forum, the subject society of department has also made sincere efforts to impart importance and application of economics in real world to students in diverse avenues by organizing several conferences, workshops, seminars, competitions etc . Students are also initiated into research by providing guidance and practical exposure of data collection through surveys and its analysis and by motivating them for writing research papers and articles. Faculty members of department have also been actively involved in publication, faculty development programmes, orientation programmes, seminars, conferences along with serving the institution in various areas with full involvement, dedication and commitment.

PG Department of Mass Communication & Video Production

Mass Communication involves the sharing of information to a wide audience through various communication channels. Journalism, a key aspect of mass communication, involves reporting on current events for newspapers, magazines, and has expanded to include radio and television broadcasts. Recognizing Jalandhar as a media hub, the Department of Mass Communication and Video Production was established in 2002. The department has evolved into a postgraduate department, providing a wide range of programs at the postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma levels. The department is well-equipped with the latest cameras and recording equipment. It also runs its own radio station, "RADIO AWAAZ," managed by the students. Launched as a campus radio station in 2018, there are plans to expand it into a podcast in the near future.

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