• Kautilya Mahila Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya, Kota
  • Kautilya Mahila Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya, Kota

Department of Liberal Arts

Department of Liberal Arts

Department of Liberal Arts is an academic division that focuses on interdisciplinary education, and creative arts. It is designed to fostercritical thinking, creativity, ultural awareness, and an understanding of human societies. The department typically encompasses a wide range of disciplines such as languages, Hindi literature, English literature,history, geography, political, social sciences, fine arts, and cultural studies, aiming to provide a well-rounded and holistic education Key Features of the Department of Liberal Arts:

Head of the Department
Mrs. Rajeshwari Vijay
M.Ed.,M.A.(Hindi),UGC-NET

Vision

Kautilya Mahila Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidhyalaya aspires to lead the way in multidisciplinary education and equipped with critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, empowering them to inspire and shape the next generation of learners in a diverse and dynamic world.

Mission
  • To provide a comprehensive liberal arts foundation that fosters intellectual curiosity, ethical reasoning, and interdisciplinary understanding among future educators.
  • To prepare educators to effectively integrate arts, humanities, and social sciences into teaching, promoting holistic and inclusive learning environments.
  • To nurture critical thinking, communication, and reflective practices that enable educators to address contemporary educational challenges creatively and empathetically.
  • To cultivate a passion for lifelong learning and cultural appreciation, enriching both personal and institutions.
Key Features
  • Interdisciplinary Approach : 
    • Offers a diverse range of subjects that allow students to explore connections between different fields of study.
    • Encourages the integration of knowledge from humanities, social sciences, and arts to address complex societal challenges.
  • Focus Areas : 
    • Development of intellectual and communication skills through the study of languages like Hindi, English, and Sanskrit.
    • Understanding human behavior, societies, and systems through disciplines like political science, history, economics, and social studies.
    • Promotion of creativity and cultural expression through fine arts and home science
    • Exploration of global and environmental perspectives via subjects like geography.
  • Educational Goals
    • Cultivating critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
    • Preparing students for careers in education, public service, research, creative industries, and more.
    • Promoting cultural literacy and sensitivity to diversity.
  • Programs Offered
    • Bachelor’s programs across various liberal arts disciplines.
    • Specialized teacher training programs for individuals interested in teaching subjects like languages, social sciences, or fine arts.
    • Interdisciplinary courses that blend different fields for a broader perspective.
  • Teaching Methodologies
    • Focuses on participatory and experiential learning, including discussions, workshops, and field studies.
    • Encourages research projects, internships, and community engagement.
    • Use of technology and creative tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Career Opportunities
    • Graduates can pursue careers in education, media, public administration, arts, and non-profit organizations
  • Cultural and Social Contribution
    • The department serves as a hub for cultural activities, literary events, and social outreach programs.
    • Promotes awareness of local, national, and global cultural heritage

Significance

The Department of Liberal Arts plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals who can think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. By combining academic rigor with creativity and ethical responsibility, it prepares students to navigate a rapidly changing world…

Programme Outcomes and Course Outcomes B.A.B.Ed. Semester - I

The learning outcomes ofHindi literature for a B.A. B.Ed (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education) program typically aim to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Hindi language, its literature, and its teaching methods.
Course Outcomes Hindi Literature (Semester -I)
  • CO1: Students will gain knowledge of the development of Hindi literature from its ancient roots to contemporary times, understanding the evolution of language and literature in different periods, such as Vedic, Classical, Medieval, and Modern Hindi literature.
  • CO2: Development of skills to evaluate literary techniques, themes, and styles used by renowned authors and poets.
  • CO3: Understanding the cultural, social, and political context in which Hindi literature emerged and evolved, and how these influences shaped the literature of different periods.
  • CO4: Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Hindi, which is essential for teaching and curriculum delivery.
  • CO5: Cultivating a love for literature through exposure to a variety of Hindi texts, authors, and poets.
The learning outcomes for a B.A. B.Ed. program in Sanskrit can vary slightly depending on the specific university or institution. However, generally, the learning outcomes for this program aim to provide a deep understanding of the Sanskrit language, its literature, and its pedagogical applications.
Course Outcomes Sanskrit (Semester - I)
  • CO1: Students will develop advanced skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Sanskrit.
  • CO2: Students will gain knowledge of classical Sanskrit literature, including epic texts (such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana), philosophical works, and ancient scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, etc.).
  • CO3: Students will gain an understanding of the philosophical and cultural ideas embedded in Sanskrit literature.
  • CO4: Students will be able to critically analyze Sanskrit texts, considering their linguistic, cultural, and philosophical aspects.
  • CO5: They will be trained in creating lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments to enhance Sanskrit education.
English Literature is a “magic casement” opening an entire new world of deep & profound ideas, enormous opportunities and limitless possibilities.The scope of this course is immense. It offers plethora of opportunities to the students like research, creative writing, teaching, journalism etc.
Programme Outcomes English
  • PO1: Students develop intellectual flexibility, creativity and cultural literacy so that they may engage in lifelong learning.
  • PO2: Students develop the acumen of effective reading and writing skills.
  • PO3: They can write short story, compose verse, become script writer.
  • PO4: They can work as journalist, freelance writer, counselor, orator, anchor, translator, critic, and educator.
  • PO5: Expands the horizon of thinking.
  • PO6: The programme enables learners to appreciate a wide range of literacy or creative texts.
  • PO7: To sharpen critical, creative and analytical skills
Course Outcomes
Paper I-Poetry & Drama
  • CO1: Students are acquainted with poetry, drama and their various forms.
  • CO2: To develop a taste for poetry reading and writing.
  • CO3: To develop aesthetic sense of students.
  • CO4: To develop imagination in students.
  • CO5: Students learn Drama-its origin, its types and various dramatic devices.
  • CO6: Drama helps to enhance language and communication skills.
  • CO7: Drama develops emotional intelligence.
  • CO8: Drama nurtures creativity.
  • CO9: Literacy terms and devices, helps the students in understanding the effective ornamentation and euphemism of poetry.
  • CO10: Literacy ages, prescribed in the syllabus, make the students learn and understand the writers and their works in accordance to the socio-political and cultural situations and popular themes of that particular age in a better way.
  • CO11: It will help and enable the students in understanding literary language, archaic speech and allusions.
Program Outcomes Geography
  • PO1: To understand the scope and evolution of the diverse discipline of Geography.
  • PO2: Recognize synthesis and evaluate diverse sources of knowledge, arguments and approaches pertinent to exploring human environment problems.
  • PO3: Explain societal relevance of geographical knowledge and apply it to real world humanenvironment issues.
  • PO4: An understanding and acknowledgment of the threats that endanger the earth’s natural systems.
  • PO5: This help in further realization of the significance of anthropogenic causes of many of the disaster and threats that puts life on this planet on the edge.
  • PO6: This goal is achieved through the regular field excursions conducted by the Department to various parts of India extensively and the writing of a report/thesis on it.
  • PO7: Students become equipped with the ability to respond to both natural and man-made disasters and acquire management skills.
  • PO8: This is attained through the curriculum by studying and analyzing hazards, disasters, their impact and management.
  • PO9: Ability to undertake research in interdisciplinary studies and problems or issues beyond the realm of what strictly comes under the purview of geography.
  • PO10: This is possible because of the varied nature of the curriculum that encompasses the study and analyses of concepts of sub-disciplines and allied disciplines of Geology, Seismology, penology, Management, Resource Management and conservation, Regional planning and development studies etc.
  • PO11: To cover basic contents for various competitive examinations such as civil services, state level PSC exams, school education exams and so on.
  • PO12: To extend knowledge of landform dynamics.
  • PO13: To develop and understanding of theoretical concepts related with formation of the earth.
  • PO14: To create strong foundation of various geomorphologic phenomena shaping the earth surface.
Paper-I-Physical Geography
  • CO1: Understand the theories and fundamental concepts of Geotectonic and Geomorphology. Understand earth’s tectonic and structural evolution.
  • CO2: Gain knowledge about earth’s interior. Develop an idea about concept of plate tectonics, and resultant landforms.
  • CO3: Acquire knowledge about types of folds and faults and earthquakes, volcanoes and associated landforms
  • CO4: Understanding crustal mobility and tectonics; with special emphasis on their role in landforms development.
  • CO5: Overview and critical appraisal of landform development. CO5: Ability to record temperature, pressure humidity and rainfall.
  • CO6: Develop the skills of identification of features and correlation between them.
  • CO7: Do field surveys using appropriate techniques.
  • CO8:Identification of rocks and minerals

Activities

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