Discipline Profiles

The B.A. Programme Department of LSR offers a unique space where the boundaries of different disciplines blur into one. Our multidisciplinary course, B.A.P, allows our students to supplement one subject with another and diversify their academics. Offering a plethora of subjects, (Computer Applications, Economics, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology), our department is second to none in its popularity. It is a beautiful amalgamation of B.Sc. courses like Mathematics and Computer Applications with Social Sciences which enables the strong-willed women to have an intellectual edge over their peers. This course makes them versatile and ready for entering any career field of their choice. Our state-of-the-art library aids them in their curriculum and research work.

Resources including magazines, newspapers, academic guides of all domains are always available for their perusal. In addition to mastering academic knowledge, our students are also determined to acquire practical skills. Various talks, workshops, sessions are conducted by successful professionals from all walks of life throughout all years to provide students the maximum exposure to the world. They strive to become ethical, compassionate, resilient critical thinkers in this globalized technology-based world.

Over the years, we’ve seen students from B.A. Programme bag one of the highest placements offered on campus. Many have been successful to gain admission in the top post-graduate institutions around the globe and fulfil their dreams. Whether it is cracking the Civil Services exam, CAT, GMAT, CFA or holding major positions in international MNCs, our students have constantly made the institution proud.

The Department of Commerce of Lady Shri Ram college has always strived to inculcate initiative and creative aptitude along the academic ability of the highest order amongst its students. B.COM (Hons) is one of the most sought after courses. The entire commerce department is uniquely inspired and exceedingly driven. Commerce department is at the forefront of organizing events that serve as an interface between the academic community and corporate world. It provides a space for dialogue, debate and discussion between faculty students and best minds in the business world. This interaction is to inspire young scholars to sensitively engage in negotiating the space between economic profits and concern for lesser privileged sections of the society.

The commerce department offers papers as per the NEP curriculum. This includes core papers on management principles and applications, financial accounting and business laws in the first semester. Practical knowledge of the concepts is emphasised by role play and motivational techniques. In addition to this Generic elective in the field of marketing and VAC in the field of finance are provided across all discipline.

The faculty consists of specialists in the field of finance, taxation, marketing and management. As a broad based inclusive course students are prepared to take up careers in the field of finance, management, taxation etc. Commerce department exhorts to encourage students to engage with web of interconnections to blur the distinctions between ownership and altruism. The objective is to sensitise young brains the importance of giving back to the society what truly belongs to the whole.

The Department of Economics, Lady Shri Ram College, is committed to providing a stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking and a thorough comprehension of economic principles. The BA (Hons) Economics programme offered by the Department is a perfect blend of Science and Arts, combining the rigors of mathematical and statistical analysis with a deep understanding of various social and political dimensions that underlie micro and macro aspects of economic behaviour. Through a dynamic teaching-learning process, our dedicated faculty collaborates with enthusiastic young scholars to enable them to make a meaningful impact on the

society at large. The faculty members bring their extensive academic experience to the classroom and are committed to nurturing intellectual curiosity. Their expertise in diverse areas of interest enhances the quality of teaching and encourages students to explore various dimensions of economics. In addition, the Department strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and its practical real-world applications. To this end, there are guest lectures, seminars and workshops conducted by noted academicians, industry experts and policymakers. Students participate in various case-studies, research projects and other activities organized by Book and Documentary Review Club, EconWhiz Club, Mentored Research Forum, Finance Investment and Crisis Understanding Cell; and Beyond the Classroom Club. Our hallmark international academic symposium, Econvista – one of the most enriching and anticipated events in the Delhi University circuit – is hosted annually over a span of two days. Through speaker sessions, panel discussions, and a diverse array of events, it intends to engage innovative young minds in discussion and deliberation around pressing economic issues. Furthermore, the Annual Academic Journal – Ecolloquial – serves as a platform for our students to examine a wide range of contemporary topics with a critical lens and showcase their research. Our goal is to foster an experiential learning approach which makes them familiar with numerous hidden perspectives, that are necessary to navigate through the intricate web of economic and social policymaking, while also providing valuable industry insights.

The Department of Economics offers subjects as per the National Education Policy – Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022. The first semester for BA (Hons) Economics includes Core subjects, such as Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics; and Introductory Statistics for Economics. Moreover, we offer Generic Elective subject titled ‘Principles of Microeconomics’ to students pursuing honours in other disciplines in the first semester. As part of the Economics curriculum, the students understand economic models and theories, analyse economic trends as well as learn to interpret data. This prepares them for a wide range of career opportunities in academia, finance, consulting, research, government organizations, and international institutions, such as IMF, World Bank, etc. Apart from a Master’s degree in Economics, which further enhances their knowledge and expertise, the students can opt for specialized programs like Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Finance (MFin), or Master of Public Policy (MPP), depending on their interests and career goals.

The Department of Economics aims to create a supportive academic environment that empowers its students to analyse complex economic issues, develop practical solutions and therefore make a positive impact on the world, as they embark upon a transformative journey of lifelong learning, filled with enrichment.

Founded in 1956, the Department of English teaches B.A. (Hons.) English and the B.A. Programme, offering English as a language and a discipline. Our curriculum covers a wide range of literature and language-based papers to varying streams. These papers cover literary traditions from the Indian and Graeco-Roman classical epics and folk literary heritage to the emergent contemporary popular literatures. To impart this extensive curriculum, our faculty, with their diverse academic specializations, bear a research-oriented approach with an interdisciplinary thrust. Through the curricular texts, we aim to interrogate the dominant socio-cultural discourses and cultivate critical thought among the students to extend their understanding of texts and matter beyond the classroom. In their teaching-learning process, the faculty integrates interdisciplinary projects, group presentations, research articles, monographs and relevant audio-visual resources. To counter the challenges posed by COVID’19, the department implemented e-learning (online classes and archives) to ensure a seamless teaching-learning process. The department has been long known for its commitment to a Learning Outcome-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)  which makes classroom interactions more inclusive and engaging for the students. They are encouraged to read, write, research and explore innovative ways to unravel the creative and critical nuances of literature.

As per the NEP curriculum, the department offers various core papers as well as electives, Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), Generic Elective (GE), Value-Added Course (VAC) to the students. The core papers, namely, Indian Classical Literature, European Classical Literature and Introduction to Literary Studies. In addition to these, we offer GE (1), VAC (1) and SECs (2), namely, Individual and Society, Culture and Communication, Creative Writing and Communication in Professional Life, respectively.

Our faculty members specialize in diverse literary fields ranging from canonical areas: European and Indian Classical Literature, British Poetry, Drama and Novel, Modern European, American and Indian Literatures and Criticism, Post Colonial Studies, Partition Literature, Folk and Regional texts in Translation, Dalit Literature, Graphic Narratives and Minority Cultures. With several of its teachers and students engaged in translation and archiving in multiple regional languages, the department promotes multilingualism.

The department regularly invites distinguished scholars, academicians and artists for lectures, seminars, workshops, interactive talks and film screenings. Jabberwock (annual academic journal), Tabeer (art and culture discussion club), English Literary Association and Litmus (annual department fest) offer opportunities to the students to interact with artists, experts, filmmakers and journalists and inspire them towards creative and critical expression. Our Student-Faculty Committee strengthens the relations between the students and their teachers.

The course offers its students a career in academics, research, creative writing, publishing, social work, management, mass communication and filmmaking. Our graduates pursue higher education in eminent universities across the world. In the corporate sector, many established multinationals offer competitive pay packages and opportunities in the professional world. We take immense pride in all our alumni for inculcating a critical attitude towards socio-cultural changes and intellectual currents.

The department of Hindi at LSR was established in 1956 and is one of the oldest departments of the college. The Honours Programme has been offered to students since the inception of the department. Hindi is also taught as a part of the B.A. Programme curriculum. Earlier Hindi was a compulsory subsidiary subject for various disciplines. In effect, Hindi was taught to almost all the students who were admitted in different courses. The syllabus has changed many times over the years and the Hindi department has always tried to keep pace and adapt to the changing times. Our pedagogy and pedagogical practices have evolved accordingly.

Under the NEP the new UGCF has been introduced. The new Hindi Syllabus is as follows:

Semester 1:

DSC-I (Hindi Kavita: Aadikaleen evam nirgun Bhaktikavya), DSC-II (Hindi Sahity Ka itihas: Aadikal evam Madhykal), DSC-III (Hindi Kahani)

Semester 2:

DSC 4 -Hindi Kavita:Sagun bhaktikavya evam Reetikal, DSC 5-Hindi Sahitya ka itihas: Adhunik kal, DSC 6 -Hindi Nibandh tatha anya Gadya Vidhayein

Hindi Department also offers GE courses for all the students of the college.Ist semester Hindi GE-

Hindi Cinema aur Uska addhyan and IInd Semester GE- Patkatha evam Samvad Lekhan. AEC Hindi A, Hindi B, Hindi C is taught to the whole college, which includes:-

AEC-A (Hindi Bhasha: Samprshan evam Sanchar), AEC- B (Hindi Aupcharik Lekhan) and AEC- C (Social Media aur Blog Lekhan) and AEC Hindi D (Basic Hindi) is also offered to foreign students.

VAC courses such as Sahitya Sanskriti aur cinema, Srijnatamak lekhan ke Aayam and Bhartiya Bhakti Parampara aur Manav Mulya are also offered.

SEC Courses are also offered by the Hindi Department. Ist semester: Rachnatamak Lekhan and 2^nd Semester Patkatha Lekhan evam samvad lekhan.

The new education policy emphasizes more on Interdisciplinary discourse , value education and skill development. Practical and professional aspects of the discipline are now being enhanced. The Hindi department faculty have always made efforts to use insights from subjects such as History Sociology, Psychology and Political Science to enrich discussions within the literary context.

The scope of Hindi as a literary discipline and as a language tool is immense. It opens the field of research, academics and teaching for those who want to delve into it. It also help’s students to discover and hone their creative abilities. The field of advertising, script and dialogue writing, translation, documentary writing, radio and television features , blogging , film and literary critique are the various areas of professional growth , where the students from this discipline excel.

To supplement the Honours Programme, the college offers short term certificate courses on  creative writing, media, book reviewing, film appreciation and translation. Students with a keen interest in the language and the astuteness to explore various aspects of the Indian social tapestry and history through language and literature can benefit tremendously from such courses. Overall, the subject of Hindi connects students to a glorious past, explores the creative genius of many writers, fuels the power of the imagination and sensitizes them towards many issues existing in the contemporary world

The Department of History has some of the most distinguished faculty among the History teachers of the University of Delhi. The History curriculum begins with the evolution of human civilization, with a special focus on history of India and the world. Within this framework, issues related to political, social and cultural patterns, gender and environment are vividly discussed. Classroom interactions are an occasion to cultivate a range of related skills such as those of writing, critical thinking, as well as the ability to discerningly wade through innumerable details and complex arguments. The department implemented online teaching in the face of COVID19 to facilitate the teaching-learning process. Learning Outcome-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) approach is employed to structure the teaching-learning experience in a more student-centric manner. An attempt is made to engage students with multiple perspectives on various historical themes and to enable them to analyse those perspectives critically. The exploration of past issues and of historical processes help students acquire necessary tools to tease out the underlying socio-political significations of the present and the past, of the mundane as well as the extraordinary.

The History Department offers papers as per the NEP curriculum. This includes core papers namely ‘History of India -I (From the beginning to fourth century BCE)’; ‘Social patterns and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World’ and ‘History of the USA: From Independence to the Civil War’. In addition, we also offer Generic Elective and Value Added Course papers namely ‘Delhi Through the Ages: The Making of its Early Modern History’ and ‘Ethics and Values in Ancient Indian Traditions’ respectively. 

The faculty consists of specialists in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, with a wide range of interests such as Gender Studies, Religion, Tamil Literature, Labor, Education, Caste, Art and Inscriptions.

Throughout the academic session, experts from various fields of History as well as related disciplines are regularly invited to make presentations in College so as to let the students and the faculty engage with the best and the latest in social scientific research. The department has a BFH (Books, Films and Heritage) club which screens documentary and feature films of historical and contemporary significance that are usually followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and/ or experts in the field. A couple of guided tours to places of historical importance in Delhi is part of the annual calendar of the History Department.

The course prepares students to pursue careers in academics, research, archaeology, museums, tourism, civil services, management and journalism. History Honours graduates from LSR have made a mark in almost every possible field in their careers. They have excelled in diverse fields such as bureaucracy and management, theatre, painting and dance, mass communication, NGOs, higher studies and research, and a whole range of other activities in India and abroad. As with any other distinguished institution the world over, many of the alumna may also be engaged in apparently humble pursuits without any dramatic distinctions. But, in whatever capacity and career they might be, they have made a reputation for being sensitive and thinking beings.

The Department of Mathematics at LSR strives to be a centre of excellence. It offers a rich mathematical experience wherein students learn to think critically, communicate mathematical concepts effectively, and become lifelong learners. The mission of the department is to inspire, prepare, and empower students to succeed in the ever- changing world. 

It offers Bachelor’s Degree as well as Diploma in Mathematics as per the NEP curriculum. The programme offers core and optional papers with theory as well as practical component. Semester I offers six papers comprising 3 department specific core papers and 3 interdisciplinary courses namely, general elective, skill enhancement and value addition courses. The experienced faculty of the department support and promote the interdisciplinary learning environment built in the NEP curriculum. Their rich expertise in diverse areas of pure and applied mathematics such as Analysis and Algebra, Functional Analysis, Commutative Algebra, Numerical Methods, Operational Research, Cryptology, and Space Dynamics provide enriching research platform to students for developing a wider perspective academically. The department promotes scholarly activities on a regular basis by experiential pedagogical activities, delivering talks, conducting workshops and publishing in national as well as international journals.

Students graduating with a degree/diploma in Mathematics at LSR have a wide variety of career options to choose from. These include academics, research, civil services, actuarial sciences, data analysis/operations analysis/project development, investment sciences, space dynamics, law, management, banking, defence operations and entrepreneurship.

The Department of Philosophy is a symposium of knowledge and a space for sharing ideas and challenging them simultaneously. We have a diverse faculty with specialists in Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Logic, Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Consciousness, Aesthetics, Indian Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, Phenomenology, Greek Philosophy, Existentialism, and Moral Philosophy.

The curriculum is theoretical and research-intensive, with lively discussion as a regular factor of classroom learning. Assessments conducted involve the process of dissecting the arguments and information presented by the prescribed readings that are thoroughly taken up inside the classroom, researching new knowledge and perspective on the given topic, and finally learning and navigating academic writing and argument building. The aim of the papers that students take up is to investigate philosophical foundations of ideas, concepts as well as commonly conceived understanding of academic themes that lead to students’ perspectives being transformed and their critical thinking and reflection skills getting enhanced.

The papers in the first year are offered as per the NEP curriculum. These include core papers namely Logic, Introduction to Philosophy, and Indian Philosophy. In addition to these, we also offer Generic Electives and Value Added Course papers namely Ethics in the Public Domain and Ethics and Culture.

The Department has a robust Student Union and other clubs which work and implement speaker sessions, interactive activities, and engaging events for the students all year around. Aletheia, the department’s annual academic meet is conducted with great zeal, where renowned experts and professors provide us with their precious time to impart unique ideas along with the celebration of World Philosophy Day where the spirit of the discipline is upheld. We have a Books and Documentary Club (BDC) that conducts regular reading circle sessions along with movie screenings and book exchanges to artistically and intellectually engage students. Additionally, we have a student-run annual academic journal, called Noesis, which consists of a board of student editors that compile and publish quality research papers yearly.

Philosophy is the mother of all subjects therefore a proficient understanding of the discipline leads to students being prepared to take up any and all academic and career prospects. Our students pursue careers in academia, research, law, marketing, journalism, publishing, public policy analysis, education, and teaching. Often our graduates either go on to pursue master’s degree in various humanities and business disciplines or get placed in their desired companies as working professionals.

The Department of Political Science at Lady Shri Ram College for Women locates itself within the context of Indian society’s quest for democracy, freedom, and justice. It is a platform for young women to engage in critical thinking and be sensitive to the multidimensional perspectives that inform issues of politics. Our students, faculty, and alumni are at the forefront of political debates in India and outside and their interventions have impacted concepts and policies in various domains. In the first year, the courses offered introduce students to diverse approaches on Indian political thought, Western political theory, International Relations theory, India’s freedom struggle, public administration, and comparative political analysis. The courses strike a balance between theory and the practice of politics, laying the foundations for a more rigorous engagement with intensive courses in subsequent years. Our programme provides a broad and robust platform that encourages students to hone their intellectual skill and simultaneously be socially sensitive and alert to their environment. This enlarges the future scope for students, allowing them to branch out to any field of their choice. Our alumni have established illustrious careers in academics, politics, law, creative arts, bureaucracy, media, business, and social work, among many other fields. Our department’s accomplishments reflect LSR’s commitment to nurture and create socially responsible cosmopolitan citizens. We continually strive towards excellence and welcome you to share our vision and join our journey.

Nature of the Discipline
The Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women is one of the most outstanding and sought after department for its continuous intake of students for over many years with the highest cut-off of the entire colleges’ under University of Delhi, as a matter of it might be true of the entire country. Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. The objective approach to understand individuals cannot be devoid of its subjective processes of human behaviour. With an array of understanding human behaviour, psychology takes into account debates surrounding both quantitative and qualitative approach to study human behaviour. The subject entails studying different theories to understand human behaviour and each theory contributes different perspectives and insights. Consequently, the theories are tested in the practicum classes with hands-on- experience in psychology laboratories through hypothesis testing, gathering of information, and understanding the final findings. The department also emphasizes intense engagement in research both quantitative and qualitative with a Research Club established.

Pedagogical approach
The pedagogical approach in the Department of Psychology is continuous application and understanding of theory into practice, immense opportunity of one-to-one discussions especially in practicum classes, screening videos of talks and research to understand the subject matter, community field trips as and when the subject demands, and to engage in experiential explorations like the diary method.

Papers taught (First year)
The Psychology under graduate curriculum framework (UGCF) has three core papers Introduction to Psychology- Theory and Practicum, Cognitive Psychology – Theory and Practicum, and Biopsychology – Theory. All practicum are conducted in the human psychology laboratory on a subject.

Scope of Psychology
The scope of Psychology is to develop students be more aware of one’s subjective and objective mental processes and to understand others and the world around them. The above papers will ready the students in psychoanalytical, behavioural, neurobiological, and phenomenological approaches. Furthermore, one can specialize in social psychology, counselling psychology, clinical psychology, organisational psychology, child & adolescent psychology, forensic psychology, school psychology, and sports psychology.

Higher education and career prospects

An individual can pursue a career in teaching and research in a University. Can also become Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist. A psychology student can also pursue careers in corporate sectors, defence research, brain behaviour interaction, cognitive neuroscience and sports psychology as well.

The Department of Sanskrit is one of the nine departments which were started at the time of establishment of Lady Shri Ram College in 1956. The Honours Programme has been offered to students since the inception of the department. Sanskrit discipline carries multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature in its curriculum. ‘Sanskrit’ is not limited to lingual form but this is the discipline through which students get opportunity to study ancient Indian social, political, historical, philosophical, spiritual & grammatical knowledge tradition. Interesting and important parts of Vedic & classical literature incorporated in the syllabus imparts deep understanding of rich literature. Besides ancient Indian knowledge tradition, Sanskrit discipline also connects with modern areas of study such as computational linguistics, Environmental studies, etc.

Since the beginning of Sanskrit Honours course, its syllabus has been changing from time to time.

The Sanskrit department has accordingly changed its pedagogy. In this way, efforts have always been made to make the teaching-learning process updated. At present, after the introduction of UGCF under the NEP 2020, the curriculum of the Sanskrit discipline has been designed in such a way that students are inspired to adopt interdisciplinary approach to enhance their knowledge and understanding. As a result of this, many new papers have been introduced along with some existing papers.

Given below are the names of the papers to be taught to first year students:

Semester 1:

DSC-1 Applied Sanskrit

DSC-2 Classical Sanskrit Literature Poetry

DSC-3 Indian Social Institutions and Polity Social Institutions

Semester 2:

DSC-4 Classical Sanskrit Literature Prose

DSC-5 Critical Survey of Shastric Literature

DSC-6 Sanskrit Epics

The Department also offers GE Courses for all the honours students of the college and to BA(P) students.

GE Papers

1. Indian Aesthetics
2. Basic Principles of Ayurveda
3. Basic Sanskrit
4. Machine Translation: Tools and Techniques

Apart from above stated papers, AEC, SEC, VAC papers are also taught to all the honours students.

AEC Papers

1. AEC Sanskrit A – Niti Literature in Sanskrit
2. AEC Sanskrit B – Introductory Upanishad and Gita
3. AEC Sanskrit C – Introduction to Sanskrit Language

SEC Papers

1. Rang Manch
2. Yoga in Practice

VAC Paper

1. Vedic Mathematics

Higher Education and Career Prospects

After studying Sanskrit at Undergraduate level, students become eligible to pursue Master’s degree in Sanskrit from any recognised university in India. For further research work in various aspects of Sanskrit subject, students can go for M.Phil and Ph.D also. Students may also appear for numerous competitive exams conducted by the Government of India. Apart from this, there are endless opportunities in the field of Sanskrit such as consultant (Sanskrit proof reading), Sanskrit teaching, online transcription, interpreter, Sanskrit translator, content writer/editor, and so on.

Focus of the NEP 2020 is on interdisciplinary education, value-based learning and skill development. Sanskrit Shastras are a great source of such moral values, principles to be followed for an ideal lifestyle, analytical and critical thinking, and various fields of art like dance, drama, music, painting, etc. The Vedas and different literary works are full of such subject matter that gives great importance to the man-nature closeness and relation. Therefore, this subject not only imparts academic understanding but also makes students aware of environment preservation. The department has been trying to transform the students’ overall personality in such a way that aftercompleting their study, they are able to handle different types of situations in life and contribute in making a harmonious society.

Literature is called the reflection of society. Sanskrit language is like a vast ocean of literature which has been enriched from time to time by famous writers’ works. Thus, by studying Sanskrit subject, the students start their journey from getting knowledge of our rich and great past, and glorious culture. They finally reach at understanding the importance of Sanskrit subject in contemporary contexts.

Discipline and the Department:

Sociology is the most contemporary and versatile of the Social Sciences. It trains students to grasp social structures, understand social processes, map the dynamics of social change, decipher social interactions and make sense of individual and collective experiences in their social, historical and cultural contexts. Sociology is at once critical and constructive; conceptual and applied; theoretical and empirical. It is a science that cohabits comfortably with literary flair, speculative sensibility, historical imagination and statistical rigour. It is incessantly reflexive about its methods, exacting about its research techniques and standards of evidence. Sociology is ever so subtle about the conceptual distinctions it draws and ardent about its disciplinary boundaries and identity. At the same time, Sociology is the most open and interdisciplinary of social sciences. The pursuit of Sociology is a systematic effort at recovering, mapping and making sense of our kaleidoscopic collective self under the sign of modernity. It is both historical and comparative. Sociology as an academic discipline is committed to the ideal of generating public knowledge and fostering public reason. It embodies the best of enlightenment virtues: scientific reason, tolerance of diversity, humanistic empathy and celebration of democratic ideals. It is the science of our times.

The Department of Sociology at LSR is three decades old. From its inception in 1993 it carved a niche for itself among the undergraduate Sociology departments in the university.  It is known for its rigorous teaching and learning process; unflinching fidelity to disciplinary ethos, careful mentoring, extensive use of multimedia resources in the pedagogic process. It has a vibrant student body that is interactive, creative and engaged. The department is committed to learning through doing and learning as an act of dialogue. The academic calendar is dotted with a range of formal and informal activities that will keep up the excitement of learning.  Students are encouraged to participate in the academic and cultural life of the university and the city.  A key component of the department’s pedagogic practice is its emphasis on fieldwork. The department has the singular distinction of the entire third year class going for a two-week annual field trip accompanied by faculty.  For students, this fieldwork provides an opportunity to connect and test the concepts, theories and methods acquired in the classroom in an empirical context. The department is at the top of the university results consistently on multiple parameters. The department believes in the holistic development of student’s competencies and critical faculties. It endeavours to equip them to take on wide-ranging career paths upon graduating, it supports them through the process.

Programmes and Courses:

BA (Hons.) Sociology and BA (Prog.) Sociology are the flagship programs that the department offers. The curriculum followed is the Delhi University’s Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF 22) in accordance with the new National Education Policy.  This framework offers flexibility for students to tailor the program of study to fit their specific needs. ( https://www.dr.du.ac.in/files/UGCF-2022.pdf ).

The DCC course line up for the first two semesters is: DSC 01:  Introduction to Sociology; DSC 02: Sociology of India I; DSC 03: Introduction to Sociological Research DSC 04: Sociological Perspectives; DSC 05: Social Stratification; DSC 06: Families and Intimacies. Students enrolled in BA (Prog.) Sociology may pursue it with sociology as a Major or a Non-Major.

The DSC course line up for the first two semesters of BA (Prog.) is: DSC 01: An invitation to Sociology (For Major & Non-Major); DSC 02: Family and Marriage (For Major only); DSC: 03 Sociology of India (For Major & Non-Major); DSC 04: Religion and Society (For Major only). The detailed syllabus for the first two semesters may be checked at:

https://sociology.du.ac.in/ugcf-sociology-semester-i-approved-by-the-academic-council/ 

https://sociology.du.ac.in/b-a-sociology-ugcf-approved-syllabus-sem-ii/

The department also offers a range of Generic Elective Courses (GEs) every semester to students who have taken admission in the other departments of the college (i.e., non-sociology students). Interested students planning to take admission in other disciplines may check the syllabus of the Generic Electives offered by the department in the above documents.

Scope and Careers:

Graduates are well equipped to mobilize their sociological knowledge and generic skills for a variety of purposes apart from an academic pursuit of the discipline. Sociology graduates are equipped to grasp vast quantities of diversely textured complex material and synthesise it into coherent and cogent arguments backed by evidence. It's room practices inculcate an ability to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary work, and participate in constructive, purposive and democratic conversations. They are well trained for critical thinking that matches their research skills which enables them to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of arguments in a scientific fashion.

Sociology is a worldly science that incessantly draws students beyond class rooms and harnesses the productive tension between library work, field work and a call to interventionist action. A Sociology graduate is ideal for employment needs where a graduate from liberal arts would fit in for this rare blend. They are a perfect fit for the areas (but not limited to them alone) such as law, Journalism, development studies, development practice, social work, bureaucracy and public institutions, women’s studies, gender studies, area studies, international relations, policy studies, policy implementation, advocacy, management, marketing, social psychology, industry organization, election studies, data sciences, criminology, and careers in fine and performing arts.

Sociology is both a profession and a vocation. A lifelong commitment to learning, critical thinking and to the cause of the collective well-being rather than narcissistic self-indulgence. It is a cosmopolitan science that is positive and normative at once. It makes one an enlightened leader and an informed follower. Finally, the chief attribute of a Sociology graduate is that they are well prepared in discharging their responsibilities as a conscious citizen while having a productive career and leading a meaningful life.

Statistics as a discipline is fast emerging out of the shadows of its better-known counterparts. It is finally coming of age. Statistics is a field that is continuously evolving as is evidenced by its growing importance in various fields like the Natural Sciences, the Social Sciences, and Applied Mathematics. Be it modelling and predicting financial market trends or determining how long a species of bird will survive before extinction, statistical tools have the ability to & torture data sets & until they reveal answers. Various statistical tools are used to make sense of a plethora of data. This is being increasingly realized by commercial organizations as diverse as banking, research, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, risk management, production, and innumerable others. As a direct consequence, many new job opportunities have emerged for the students of Statistics and this trend is soon going to be more pronounced as more diverse applications are found.

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) course of the Department of Statistics is an exciting space to engage with the quantitative aspects of the social, biological, and physical sciences. Focusing on the increasing role of Statistics in diverse areas and its indispensability in marketing, finance, and strategy-making, students are trained to acquire tools in the areas of applied statistics, statistical methods, and analysis. They engage with sample surveys, econometrics, biostatistics, and operations research. In this course, students are taught rigorous methods, tools, and techniques to sift through a maze of data and comment on it in an informed manner. The emphasis of the teaching-learning process is on relating statistical concepts to real world ideas that are familiar to the students. To validate the theoretical concepts developed in the classrooms, students are asked to perform a requisite number of practical in different fields of Statistics. In addition, students also conduct practical based on the computer languages, such as C, R, and software packages like Excel, Word, and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) inspired Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 has brought immense change in the curriculum of Statistics undergraduate program. The students have flexibility in terms of choice of disciplines of study, developing academic pathways having creative combinations of disciplines for study with multiple entry and exit points during this 4-year program. At the same time, this framework allows the holistic growth of students through Value added courses.

As an institution, LSR does not encourage statisticians to merely manipulate or interpret data but allows them space for creativity and innovative visionary practice. Statistics is not just a game of numbers or only numerical data. The LSR faculty ensures that it is not enough to just teach but more importantly to inculcate a passion for the learning process. An extra effort on their part helps the young scholars to face the challenges of the world with a sharp mind and in-depth knowledge. Young minds are nurtured to explore possibilities in the outside world, whether to help big corporate balance their & balance sheet or to assist industries in acquisition decisions or more so, to help the government make the country a better place to live in. At LSR, the Statistics Department raises the bar effortlessly. Beginning with annual surveys conducted by the Department to releasing its annual newsletter, this relatively small cohort of faculty and students impacts the space around it significantly. Within the friendly environs that foster a mélange of the Arts and Sciences, it often happens that each stream finds itself sharing ideas with another. When applying

Statistics finds itself being drawn into the realm of Psychology. Similarly, when computing an efficient model to fit consumption data based on a fixed set of variables, the statistical methods of correlation and regression are imperative to the theory of Econometrics. A similar encouragement of interdisciplinary dialogue among students may thus be seen as an opportunity that would give impetus to the discovery of novel thoughts and ideas. In today's dynamic environment, it is innovation and a multi-dimensional thought process that allows for path breaking developments.

Our Department regularly conducts presentations and invites faculty members from across reputed institutes to lecture our students on trending subjects. The theories decoded and imparted during these events serve in overcoming the initial hesitation students face when considering research as a career option. Talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions with experts are regular feature at the Department on themes such as careers in statistics, the use of statistics in the formulation of economic policies, and Stochastic Modelling. Eminent visitors to the department have included Prof. Chand Midha, Head of the department, University of Akron, U.S.A., Prof. K.R. Parthasarathy from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), and eminent professor from ISI, Prof. B. Majumdar. Field trips are also organised. The department organised an educational trip to the National Academy of Statistical Administration (NASA), Greater NOIDA. NASA functions under the overall guidance of the nation’s premier statistical organisation – the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Another educational trip was organised to the Huber-Suhner plant in Manesar. This visit helped students gain insight into the various aspects of Statistical Quality Control.

The department has been holding its Annual Meet Moments since 1995 with the aim of introducing students to the importance of organisational abilities. Participation by students from other disciplines is encouraged. Moments has emerged as a popular and eagerly awaited event and involves activities such as crosswords, quizzes, and Pictionary. Public speaking and theatre based activities are also conducted. Beyond an undergraduate degree, these newer developments offer students multifarious career possibilities. As confident, well-equipped statisticians with a broader outlook on the world, we can reach out and achieve a lot more than envisioned by our predecessors. There is no doubt that Statistics is the backbone of all ongoing industrial and technical development.  Statistics is the science of data analysis and data is ubiquitous, prolific, and an invaluable tool for decoding the world that we inhabit inferring this data is impossible without the discipline of Statistics. After graduation, various career options available to students include working on quality control for industries, biotechnology, market research, corporate planning, banking, trade, medicine, defence, consultation, analysts, data analysis and data science.

The Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) is a four-year integrated teacher education programme aimed at fulfilling the need for professionally qualified elementary school teachers. It was introduced in Lady Shri Ram College for Women in the year 1998. Envisaged on the belief that quality elementary teacher education can bring the much desired changes in school education, the programme links the elementary school education system with the university system. It aims at redefining the social function of the school teacher in the context of achieving Universalization of Elementary Education. Its primary focus is developing a deep critical understanding of the curriculum and pedagogy in teachers, who are believed to perform a transformative role in school education. Following a truly multi-disciplinary approach, the B.El.Ed curriculum amalgamates the undergraduate studies in various disciplines with the educational theories and pedagogical experience in a phased manner. The programme offers a unique combination of liberal and professional education, preparing students not only for becoming teachers, but also equips them with the necessary background to pursue higher education. Its bilingual nature posits construction of knowledge as a free process beyond linguistic barriers. Heterogeneity in the student population as well as faculty contributes to the richness and vastness of the identities and experiences of the students and facilitates knowledge acquisition through dialogic reflection. The endeavour of the Department of Elementary Education at LSR has always been to contribute to the strengthening of the epistemological basis of Teacher Education through a continuous engagement with the discipline. Through this programme, LSR, a premier institution in social sciences, provides a platform to prospective teachers to forge relationships with and between subject matter and the varied educational contexts.

The B.El.Ed. programme integrates the study of subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge through theory and practicum courses. The programme offers compulsory and optional theory courses as well as practicum courses and colloquia. Students are expected to study nineteen theory courses during the programme of study. These are divided into four categories. Foundation courses are designed to offer an in-depth study of human development and learning focusing on how education is influenced by the historical, social, political and cultural contexts. Core courses prompt the student-teacher to reconstruct concepts learnt in school and to integrate them within multi-disciplinary perspectives. Liberal courses offer studies in specific disciplines with academic rigour. They are designed to enrich the knowledge base to allow for further study in the discipline and in the pedagogy in which students opt to specialize. Pedagogy courses provide a study of pedagogical theory with the aim to develop skills required for teaching young children and also learn methodologies related to specific knowledge areas. The practicum and colloquia are designed to allow a variety of experiences with children within and outside elementary schools and provide opportunities for self-reflection and development. Students acquire a wide range of professional skills including drama, craft, developing curricular material, systematic observations and classroom management. Colloquia is structured to include concerted activity on children’s literature, storytelling, organizing teaching-learning resource centers and sharing school experiences.

The interdisciplinarity of the programme gets enhanced due to specialization of the faculty in varied disciplines ranging from gender studies, teacher education, mathematics education, science and environment education, language education and linguistics, sociology, psychology, and child development. The department is led by a vibrant faculty with diverse research interests who engage in scholarly activities on a regular basis by delivering talks, conducting workshops and publishing in national as well as international journals.

The B.El.Ed programme at LSR aims to produce graduates of high calibre and is committed to building leaders in education. Over the years, students graduating from the programme have been successfully placed in various capacities in different NGOs, schools, private organizations, fellowship programmes and institutes of higher education. They have been offered positions in prestigious schools and organisations such as, Heritage School, K.R.Mangalam World School, Delhi Public School, G.D. Goenka High School, Shiv Nadar School, Educational Initiatives India Private Ltd., Bangalore and many other institutions. They have created their own niche as teachers, field researchers, curriculum developers, illustrators, research scholars, educational programme coordinators, material developers and teacher educators. Many B.El.Ed students have pursued higher education from reputed universities such as JNU, DU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Ambedkar University and Azim Premji University. Some have also made it to reputed universities abroad such as Harvard University and British Columbia. In fact being a student in the Department of Elementary Education at LSR is about exploring one’s talents, ambitions, creativity, experimenting with one’s capabilities and dabbling in the joy of realizing one’s potential.

The Department of Journalism of Lady Shri Ram College has always aimed at preparing young media professionals to meet the expectations of the media industry, which is very dynamic and demanding. Journalism course offers a very balanced learning to students. It is a perfect blend of practical and theoretical understanding, giving adequate exposure of the media industry. Journalism department has some of the most distinguished faculty as they have expertise in the field of media studies such as print, broadcast media, new media, film studies, development communications, advertising and public relations, digital marketing, photography etc.  The department regularly organises workshops, guest lectures and discussions with media professionals and academicians to develop better interface between students and media industry. The department has a well-equipped media lab where students learn techniques of production and produce audio-visual material. 

The journalism department offers papers as per NEP curriculum. The 1st Year of the programme is divided into 2 semesters. 1st semester is aimed at providing students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of journalism, media and communication as well as an understanding of the media industry and its role in society. The first year core papers are – Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Media and Communication and History of the Media.  It has an additional component of General Elective paper – Basics of Journalism, SEC paper – Visual Communication and Photography and VAC – Swach Bharat, offered across all disciplines. The 2nd semester focuses on imparting in depth understanding of the traditional domains of media like Print, Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations. DSC- Discipline specific Core papers in second semester are Reporting and Editing for Print, Advertising and Public Relations and Introduction to Broadcast Media. In addition to this GE – Content and Brand Marketing and VAC – Digital Empowerment is also offered.

In the 1^st year itself, we at LSR, start training the learner by imparting thorough understanding of the conceptual framework and by encouraging them to implement the theoretical knowledge into practical assignments. Reporting, New writing, Editing, Broadcast techniques, knowledge about camera, shots, News Bulletins, News Article writing, Advertising analysis and creation etc. are some of the practical activities undertaken by the learners during the course. The department brings out its newsletter annually and has a film club which screens feature films and documentaries followed by a discussion. 

We take immense pleasure in sharing that our students are accepted by the best higher education institution from across the world. Our students have successfully completed their higher education from Institutions like London School of Economic, NYU, University of Oxford, Cambridge University etc. to name a few.

The Department of Physical Education at LSR has two main thrusts. The first is the pursuit of research and high quality pedagogy. The other is the promotion of health, fitness and well-being for the entire college community, promotion and participation in different disciplines of sports and achieve excellence is sports. The department encourages LSR students to explore, learn, and represent college in different sports. The department also houses the National Sports Organisation of the college.

The Physical Education department seeks to break stereotypical images of sports. The department organizes talks, workshops and seminars to bring awareness amongst the students with special reference to wellness, fitness, sports injuries, sports nutrition and drug abuse in sports. Inter disciplinarity remains a strong focus in these events. Eminent sports personalities & sports scientists are also invited to engage with students.

The department teaches first, second and third year students physical education papers. With the implementation of new Education policy (NEP) students got opportunity to engage in value addition Course, VAC. The department offers VAC to Semester-1, Sports for Life & Semester-2, Fit India. VAC gives students theory as well as practical experience. It encourages them towards lifelong learning of healthy living, physical fitness, learning sports skills & enjoy quality life with happiness.

Further department offers:

Generic Elective Physical Education paper, open to all.

The courses give students theory as well as practical experience. Introduces them to core papers of physical education, sports sciences & allied areas.

Our alumnae are professional athletes, reputed coaches, fitness trainers, yoga teachers, physical education teachers in private & government school, Sports nutritionist, Sports Psychologist, working with Sports Authority of India, Sports association/ federation, NGO’s, sports journalist, elite sports managers, owners of sports academies & sports management professionals.

The College has sixteen sports teams: Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Air Rifle Shooting, Air Pistol Shooting, Trap Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, football, Table Tennis, Judo, Tennis, Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Boxing, Golf, Sports for differently abled (para) Sports. In addition, regular yoga classes are organized. The college has a covered gymnasium as well as open gym facility to cater to the needs of students wanting to engage in Fitness, Flexibility, Strength training & cardio-vascular workouts. 

At LSR, sports is inclusive. The differently-abled students of college participate in a large number of sport events. LSR takes pride in hosting para sporting events. LSR students have won laurels at both national and international competitions. We have galaxy of distinguished alumni who represented country at Olympics & won medals for country in Asian Games, Commonwealth Championships, and World Championships & Asian Championships. The college has been a recipient of many prestigious awards. The college has to its credit Arjuna Awardees:  Princess Rajeshwari, Shooting, (batch 1971), Nonita lal Qureshi, Golf (batch 1980) & Manu Bhaker, Shooting (batch of 2022).