Faculty of Arts
Balram Krishan Academy offers a good classroom and student-centric approach to develop the holistic personality of our students and we are keeping our education standards high and providing career guidance to our students. The Department of Arts offers a course in Bachelor of Arts with subjects History, Political Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Education, and Geography. The Department of Arts offers a wide range of programs in the area of Language, Culture, Communication, Policies, and History. These areas reflect the expertise and research carried out by the faculty.
The College offers seven subjects (in different permissible combinations) to the students. Students have to opt for three subjects from the approved combinations for B.A. (Semester-I). Any two of these may be opted by them in B.A.- (Semester V), subject to the final approval by the subject teacher(s), particularly in the case of the practical subjects. There are limited seats for admission to practical subjects. Each student is responsible for the subject-combination chosen by her/him and endorsed by the admission committee.
“The Sanskrit Language, whatever be its antiquity, is of wonderful structure; more perfect than Greek, more copious than the Latin, and more exquisitely refined than either.” – Sir William Jones
Sanskrit has been the chief source language of Indian culture from ancient times. Following the rich cultural, moral, literary heritage of India, the Department of Sanskrit was established in the year 2017. Since then, the department is guiding and assisting the students in pursuit of knowledge in the various aspects of Sanskrit Language and Literature.
“A country that does not take pride in its language and literature can never progress.” – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
During the great socio-cultural movements of India, Hindi has been a vehicle of communication for the millions, and it was accepted in the Indian constitution as the official language of the Indian Union. To make it more comprehensible to the coming generations, BKA established the Department of Hindi in 2017. Since then, the department is consistently working for the welfare and enrichment of Hindi Language and Literature, disseminating the values enshrined in the various literary texts.
“Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.” -Cassandra Clare
Establishing a mutual relationship between art, aesthetics, values, professionalism, and modernity, BKA established English Department in the year 2017. Since then, the department is serving a wider range of cross-cultural and overseas literary knowledge to students through various scholarly lectures, grammar, and communication-based interdisciplinary instructions. It also works on the multi-sensory grasping of knowledge via film-fests, presentations, dramatic performances, phonetics. Moreover, the Department curiously focuses on the various literary theories to develop precision, higher-order thinking, and a critical way of analyzing the literary pieces, so that students could develop a natural love for literature and grapple with professional challenges regarding language and communication
“The method of Political Science is the interpretation of life, its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions.”” – Woodrow Wilson
Established in 2017, the Department of Political Science provides such education that not only prepares students for professional carriers and encourages them as a lifelong participatory organ of a democratic political system, but also aims to nurture with an academic environment to raise voice against the political discrepancies .It enlightens students to become good citizens with high quality of learning.
“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” – John Holt
Established in 2017, the Department of Education is serving the students with various theories, practices, and innovative activities so as to synchronize the aptitude and skills of the students with further challenges of their carrier and society. From the Vedic period to the 21st century, students are well-versed with different methods of imparting knowledge and are keen to be more innovative so as to make the world a better place to live in through education
“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” – Theodore Roosevelt
History is a subject that explores the wonders of the past. The prestigious Department of History at BKA was established in the year 2017, with an intention to inculcate the skills of enquiry, investigation, analysis, evaluation and critical presentation of historical events. Our aim is to help students to understand the present existing social, political, religious and economic conditions of the people. It helps students to understand the society and their place within.
“It is impossible to understand history, international politics, the world economy, religions, philosophy, or ‘patterns of culture’ without taking geography into account.” – Kenneth C. Davis
Established in 2017, the mission of Department of Geography at BKA is to advance the understanding of social and natural processes in a complex and changing world. As geographers, department is interested in where things happen, how people and places near and far are interconnected, and the impact of humans on the landscape and environment. Our undergraduate program cultivates geographical curiosity, critical thinking, and a rich array of methods for solving real-world problems. As a community, we seek to understand how the world works and to contribute to the conditions for a more just and sustainable future.
“Education is the panacea for all social evils.”
A famous quote by Swami Vivekananda reflects the power and strength of education.
Being a professional course, the faculty of education aims at an integral and personalized training of young learners through Integral Pedagogy . Context, Experience, Reflection, Action and Evaluation to be well-motivated teachers who will be intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired. It is our mission that the students who take their training here, become well-informed guides who will accompany the young learner on his or her journey of becoming a fully human person.
The Faculty of Education further aims at promoting values such as respect for Indian common cultural heritage, egalitarianism, democracy, secularism, equality of sexes, protection of environment, removal of social barriers, responsible use of cybernetics and mass media, transparency and probity in private and public life, observance of small family norms, national unity, and respect for religious and moral values. In addition, several in-service programs are also conducted for teachers and administrators already working in schools, so as to update them on educational issues and findings and to develop the required skills using modern information-technology and innovative practices. Besides, the faculty also undertakes documentation and research in relevant educational areas.
The profile of a graduate from the college should be such that he/she shall be able to: