Master of Liberal Arts (MLA):
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 followed by an interview. The test is conducted in the month of 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 two essays which tests their critical thinking skills and articulation.
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.
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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.
MLA Course Structure
|
Semester |
Courses |
L |
T |
P |
C |
|
First Semester |
Introduction to Liberal Arts |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
HS 501 Essentials of Political Theory |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
HS 516 Study of Society |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Elective 1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Elective 2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
Total Credit |
15 |
3 |
0 |
36 |
|
|
Second Semester |
Introduction to Literary Studies |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Theories and Thinkers: The Concept of Culture |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
HS 524 Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Elective 3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Elective 4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
Total Credit |
15 |
3 |
0 |
36 |
|
|
Third Semester |
International Relations and Diplomacy |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Historical Studies |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Elective 5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Elective 6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Project 1 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
16 |
|
Total Credit |
12 |
2 |
16 |
44 |
|
|
Fourth Semester |
Foundational Linguistics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Cultural Studies 2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
Elective 7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Elective 8 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Project 2 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
16 |
|
Total Credit |
12 |
2 |
16 |
44 |
|
|
Grand Total Credits |
160 |
||||
| Code | Semester | Stream | Course Name | L-T-P-C | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 501 | I | Philosophy | Essentials of Political Theory | 3-1-0-8 | Prabhu Venkataraman |
| HS 552 | I | Critical Reasoning | 3-0-0-6 | Abhishek Kashyap |
|
| HS 555 | I | Introduction to Liberal Studies | 3---8 | Mithilesh Kumar Jha Shakuntala Mahanta Vipul Dutta Liza Das Abhishek Kashyap |
|
| HS 560 | I | Race and the Novel | 3-0-0-6 | Kiran Keshavamurthy |
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