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Master of Arts in Liberal Arts: 
The Master of Liberal Arts is a multi-disciplinary programme initiated in 2022. The programme offers a unique combination of training in theoretical analysis and abstract thinking with the practical application of these skills through rigorous coursework and mentored projects.  

Admission: 
The programme has a maximum of 30 seats, with reservation norms as per government rules. 

Applicants will be selected for the programme on the basis of an entrance test. The test is conducted in the month of May/June. The written exam tests the applicants on reading comprehension, general and social awareness, quantitative ability, and logical reasoning skills. Additionally, the applicants are required to write three essays that test their critical thinking skills and articulation. Click here for a sample question paper for the entrance test.

Currently the only centre for taking the test is IIT Guwahati. 

 
The results are announced and the list of selected candidates is published on the departmental webpage. Admission normally starts towards the end of July, after which the classes start. Information about eligibility and other relevant details are announced on the institute website at the time of advertisement of admission. 

For more details about the programme click here 

 
Institute Silver Medal 
Institute Silver Medals for Master of Arts (MA) programmes of the Institute will be awarded to each year to the student who ranks first, obtaining the highest Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) among all graduating students in his/her discipline in that year. In case of a tie in the CPI, the medal will be awarded to the student who has earned the highest number of credits with 10 grade points. 

 


Master Of Liberal Arts


Semester I

Code Course Name L–T-P Credits
HS 554 Theories and Thinkers: The Concept of Culture 3-1-0 8
HS 555 Introduction to Liberal Studies 3-1-0 8
HS 501 Essentials of Political Theory 3-1-0 8

Semester II

Code Course Name L–T-P Credits
HS 551 Foundational linguistics 3-1-0 8
HS 556 Introduction to literary studies 3-1-0 8
HS 561 Historical studies 3-1-0 8

Semester III

Code Course Name L–T-P Credits
HS 566 Debates in philosophy 3-1-0 8
HS 568 Digital humanities: theories in practice 3-1-0 8
HS 696 Project I 0-0-16 16

Semester IV

Code Course Name L–T-P Credits
HS 562 International relations and diplomacy 3-1-0 8
HS 567 Cultural studies: key concepts and theories 3-1-0 8
HS 697 Project II 0-0-16 16

Electives


*Kindly note that all electives are not offered every year. Depending on the number of electives offered in a particular semester, a changing set of electives are offered from the pool below:
SL.No Code Course Name
1 HS 552 Critical Reasoning
2 HS 553 History and philosophy of science
3 HS 557 Language, rhythm and prosody
4 HS 558 Between History and Memory: Genres of Life-Writing
5 HS 559 Indian literary theory
6 HS 560 Race and the Novel
7 HS 564 Psychoanalysis and the social bond
8 HS 565 Social meta-theory
9 HS 569 Language, mind and thought
10 HS 570 Paths to policymaking in india
11 HS 571 Sounds of the world's languages: an experimental approach

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