Global Classrooms
Global classrooms are a way of engaging, collaborating and impacting the way we think, feel and act. The Liberal Arts program gives its students this opportunity by conducting global classrooms for its students and for those in partner-organisations and universities. It is uniquely poised in its vision of establishing a South-South dialogue to attempt to take an interdisciplinary approach to explore the social, economic, political and cultural contexts of the countries that constitute the global south of the present.
As a platform, it offers a comparative view of and a fresh perspective on the ‘Global South’ through Video conferencing that allows the class to share perspectives and first-hand experiences relating to the themes and topics of discussion. This has included interactive sessions with university students representing the nations of Egypt, Mexico and Nigeria with a promise to include many more locations in the immediate future.
The Cultural Exchange Program with Walt Disney World, USA provides students with the opportunity to spend their summer working at the Walt Disney World Resort. It provides the opportunity to learn directly from some of the most talented entertainment and guest service professionals in the industry.
The Millennium Fellowship by United Nations Academic Impact and MCN, is a semester-long social impact based on-campus fellowship. This year, the selected fellows from Liberal Arts planned a project prioritising empowering non-teaching campus staff with vital digital and financial literacy skills.
Outbound Training Projects
Educational opportunities for students to integrate new perspectives with informal environments to enhance learning initiatives. The projects cover the four cornerstones of leadership: vision, values, passion and people skills. These valuable qualitative and affective learning experiences encourage deeper thinking about the interaction between man and his environment. The department also offers two foreign exchange opportunities in collaboration with Seoul National University (South Korea) and The American University in Cairo (Egypt) as part of its outbound training projects.
Immersive Projects
At the end of their first year, students of Liberal Arts are required to complete an immersive project which is an educational and career development opportunity, providing practical experience in field or discipline. The projects are structured, short-term, and have supervised placements often focused around particular tasks or projects with defined timescales.They offer the students an opportunity to gain hands-on industrial or organisation exposure, allowing them to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired through the coursework and pedagogy offered by
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As part of this immersion program, the Liberal Arts Department works with organisations such as Grampari, Indiahikes, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, and Bandhavgarh National Park.
Navarasa: A Performative Ensemble
Navarasa is the annual production that is put up by the first year students of Liberal Arts at the end of their Performative Arts course in the even semester. It is an amalgamation of dance, music and theatre with students managing every aspect of the event, including lights, sound, promotions and finance. At its core, its portray the nine emotions of human nature - Shringara, Haasya, Karuna, Raudra, Veera, Bhayanaka, Bibhatsya, Adbhuta, Shanta - through music, theatre, and dance.
Leadership Programme
A leadership workshop, spanning over a few days, is conducted for the students of Liberal Arts, dabbling with the themes of bonding, teamwork, initiative, goal setting and planning. It is structured to be experiential learning with activity-based sessions, adopting an ‘inquiry-based learning approach’ with data and information being converted into useful knowledge.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is an extensive 32-week program designed to provide students with practical, real-world experience and enhance their professional skills. This project combines lectures, workshops, and independent projects, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Throughout the program, students will engage with industry experts, participate in hands-on projects, and conduct fieldwork. The project follows a structured design thinking approach, emphasizing problem-solving and innovative thinking.
Students will also have the opportunity to delve deep into the workings of various departments within NGOs and corporations, gaining valuable insights through interactions with leaders. The program includes training in research methods, data analysis, and the use of analytical tools such as Tableau and Power BI. By the end of the project, students are expected to produce well-structured research reports, demonstrate professional competence, and develop creative solutions to real-world problems. This comprehensive project aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, preparing students for successful careers in their respective fields.
