Overview of the Bachelor's Honours Degree Programme in Urdu (BAUDH)
Introduction to BAUDH
The Bachelor's Honours Degree Programme in Urdu (BAUDH) offered by the University is a comprehensive academic endeavor designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Urdu language and literature. It combines core courses with interdisciplinary and skill-based elective courses to offer a holistic learning experience.
Objectives of BAUDH
The BAUDH programme is structured with specific objectives in mind, aimed at guiding students through their academic journey effectively. These objectives include:
1. Introduction to Urdu Disciplinary Themes
The programme aims to introduce students to the main themes and topics within the discipline of Urdu through a combination of core and elective courses.
2. Skill Enhancement
Students are provided with opportunities to enhance their abilities and skills by engaging with relevant courses tailored to their interests and career goals.
3. Development of Reading and Writing Skills
BAUDH focuses on developing students' proficiency in reading and writing Urdu through various assignments and exercises tailored for undergraduate level study.
4. Emphasis on Interdisciplinary Learning
The programme encourages students to explore interdisciplinary perspectives by offering courses outside their primary discipline, fostering a well-rounded academic experience.
Programme Structure
The BAUDH programme spans over six semesters, during which students select courses from different categories. The course distribution is as follows:
- First Semester: Choose 2 Courses
- Second Semester: Choose 4 Courses
- Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Semesters: Choose 5 Courses each
Course Selection and Credits
Students have the flexibility to choose courses based on their interests and academic goals. The total study load for the programme comprises 148 credits.
Eligibility and Medium of Instruction
- Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 or its equivalent.
- Medium of Instruction: The language of instruction for the BAUDH programme is Urdu, ensuring accessibility for Urdu-speaking students.
Programme Structure Template for BAUDH
| Semester | CORE COURSE (6) | Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) (6) | Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC) (4) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (4) | Generic Elective (GE) (6) | Total Credits per Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | BUDC 101 | BUDC 102 | BEVAE 181 | BSOG 171 | BPYG 171 | BPCG 171 | BABG 171 | ONR 03 | 22 Credits | |
| II | BUDC 103 | BUDC 104 | BUDAE 181 | BPAG 172 | BPCG 172 | BGDG 172 | BPYG 172 | 22 Credits | ||
| III | BUDC 105 | BUDC 106 | BUDC 107 | BUDAE 182 | BEGS183 or BHDS 186 | BPCS 187 | BPAG 173 | BPCG 173 | BSOG 173 | 28 Credits |
| IV | BUDC 108 | BUDC 109 | BUDC 110 | BSOS184 | BPCS 188 | BPAG 174 | BPCG 174 | BPCG 176 | 28 Credits | |
| V | BUDC 111 | BUDC 112 | BUDE 141 | BUDE 143 | 24 Credits | |||||
| VI | BUDC 113 | BUDC 114 | BUDE 142 | BUDE 144 | 24 Credits | |||||
| Total | 84 credits | 24 credits | 8 credits | 8 credits | 24 credits | 148 Credits |
The first semester's 02 courses, the second semester's 04 courses, and the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth semester's 05 courses must be selected by the students from several course categories. There will be 148 credits required for the whole study load.
CORE COURSES
Semester I
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDC 101 | Study of Urdu Fiction | 6 |
| BUDC 102 | Study of Urdu Non Fiction | 6 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDC 103 | Study of Modern Urdu Nazm | 6 |
| BUDC 104 | Study of Modern Urdu Ghazal | 6 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDC 105 | Study of Shibli Nomani | 6 |
| BUDC 106 | Study of Altaf Husain Hali | 6 |
| BUDC 107 | Study of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan | 6 |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDC 108 | Study of Classical Prose | 6 |
| BUDC 109 | Urdu Tanz-o-Mazah | 6 |
| BUDC 110 | Tanqeed Aur Balaghat (Criticism & Grammar) | 6 |
Semester V
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDC 111 | Study of Meer Taqi Meer | 6 |
| BUDC 112 | Study of Allama Iqbal | 6 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDC 113 | History of Language and Literature | 6 |
| BUDC 114 | Study of Literary Movements | 6 |
Discipline Specific Elective
Courses Semester V
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDE 141 | Study of Mirza Ghalib | 6 |
| BUDE 143 | Study of Urdu Short Stories | 6 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDE 142 | Study of Meer Amman Dehlawi | 6 |
| BUDE 144 | Study of Urdu Drama | 6 |
Ability Enhancement Compulsory
Courses Semester II
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDAE 181 | Study of Classical Urdu Ghazal | 4 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUDAE 182 | Study of Urdu Progressive Poetry | 4 |
Skill Enhancement Courses (Any One)
Semester IV
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSOS 184 | Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making | 4 |
| BPCS 187 | Managing Human Resources | 4 |
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGS 183 | Writing and Study Skills | 4 |
| OR | ||
| BHDS 186 | News Collection and Writing | 4 |
| BPCS 188 | Application of Social Psychology | 4 |
GENERIC ELECTIVES (Any One)
Gender and Development
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BGDG 172 | Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture | 6 |
Water Harvesting
Course Code Title of the Course No of Credits
ONR 003 Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization 6
Psychology
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPCG 171 | General Psychology | 6 |
| BPCG 172 | Youth, Gender and Identity | 6 |
| BPCG 173 | Psychology for Health and Well-being | 6 |
| BPCG 174 | Psychology and Media | 6 |
| BPCG 175 | Psychology for Living | 6 |
| BPCG 176 | Psychology of Gender | 6 |
Public Administration
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPAG 171 | Disaster Management | 6 |
| BPAG 172 | Governance: Issues and Challenges | 6 |
| BPAG 173 | E-Governance | 6 |
| BPAG 174 | Sustainable Development | 6 |
Sociology
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSOG 171 | Indian Society: Images and Realities | 6 |
| BSOG 173 | Rethinking Development | 6 |
| BSOG 176 | Economy and Society | 6 |
Social Sciences
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BABG 171 | Understanding Ambedkar | 6 |
Philosophy
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPYG 171 | Applied Ethics | 6 |
| BPYG 172 | Philosophy of Religion | 6 |
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