School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is interdisciplinary in approach. It plays the pivotal role of exposing the students to an environment that is conducive to develop understanding of contemporary social issues through inter-relationship of science, technology and management. The school has a unique and distinctive role of hosting creative educational programme that focus on creating holistic understanding of complexities of life in social context with emphasis on Indian cultural values and Buddhist ethics. The academic programmes, designed in line with the best universities around the world, combine the best practices of pedagogy and class room teaching, complemented by practical training and experiential learning. The school is equipped with the avant-garde facilities for the students and supported by state-of-the-art central library with large collections of books, journals, audio-visual aids and other learning materials.

Overview

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences started in 2009-2010, plays the pivotal role of providing the students with an environment that is conducive for developing an understanding of contemporary society and its pertaining vibrant issues through inter-relationship of society, science, language, literature, social work, technology, management and media. The school has a unique and distinctive role of hosting creative educational academic programmes that focus on creating holistic understanding of complexities of life in social context with emphasis on Indian cultural values and Buddhist ethics. The Humanities section shall consist of three core departments while Social Sciences will have eight major core departments.

Dean's Message

Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. We are proud to be in the plurality of fields being primarily concerned with application of multidirectional education with firm foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences. We expound the essential qualities of language, literature, culture and expression. We have embarked on a journey with a desire of expanding our intellectual horizons.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences is a dynamic collaboration of faculty and students contributing to ambitious research agenda and striving for the well being of the society. Our education programme creates broad spectrum perspective in our students to transcend traditional disciplines boundaries keeping pace with global development in their respective fields.

The school chooses its mission to propagate learning and appreciating as well as preserving Buddhist Ethics and Values.

Prof. Bandana Pandey
Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Directory | SOHSS

Name	Phone No.	Ext. No.
Dean	0120-2346170	6170
Prof. Bandana Pandey	0120-2344416	4416
Dr. Vivek Mishra Head of the Department of History and Civilization	0120-234	--
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Srivastava HOD - Department of Education	0120-2344424	4424
Dr. Anand Pratap Singh Head of the Department of Psychology and Mental Health Head of Social Work	0120-2344426	4426
Dr. Ombir Singh Head of the Department of Economics Planning and Development	0120-2346161	6161
Dr. Pankaj Deep Head of the Department of Political science and International Sciences	0120-234	--
Dr. Sumitra Huidrom Head of the Department of English & Modern European Languages	0120-2344430	4430

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For Admissions related information contact us at

Admission Office

Phone No.: 0120-2344234/47

Email : admissions@gbu.ac.in

School Office:

Phone No.: 0120-2344223, 0120-2344419

Email: deanhss@gbu.ac.in

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School of Humanities and Social Sciences Guest Speaker

Faculty | SOHSS

One of the biggest strengths of the University is its dedicated, competent and accomplished faculty. The faculty members have distinguished academic achievements in their respective areas and the related basic disciplines and are actively involved in teaching, training, and research. They conduct consultancy assignments to keep in touch with the real-life corporate challenges in public and Private Companies, financial institutions, government agencies and international agencies etc. Dedicated academicians and eminent researchers are also committed to bringing out the latent potential in every student. The faculty members of the university are prepared to take an extra step that separates excellence from merely adequate. As this is a residential campus, the faculty members are available for consultations and guidance outside the classroom as well in an informal and customized level.

Departments | SOHSS

1. Humanities

Humanities foster an interface between the real life situations and science & technology. It endeavours to develop understanding of the nuances of our own culture as well as contemporary cultures. The department contributes in stimulating aesthetic values through literature and languages. There are three Departments in Humanities Faculty, which are:

• Department of English and Modern European Languages
• Admission Brochure

• Department of Indian Languages and Literature
A. Hindi
B. Urdu

• Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies

2. Social Sciences

Social Sciences have eight departments as per the following details. The departments impart advanced education and training in the social sciences disciplines. Continuing with the thriving academic endeavour of the university, we are pleased to introduce the M.A. and Ph.D. in five major core areas of Social Sciences and Masters in Social Work. Emphasis has been placed on their academic excellence, coupled with profound stress on the importance of services to others as a meaningful way to develop values that will enrich the society. The students and scholars are trained in these disciplines as per their preference at the time of admission to enhance their knowledge of the society and other developmental processes related to the mankind.

• Department of Economics, Planning and Development

•Department of Education and Training

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Offers Two-Year B.Ed. Programme accredited by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

• Department of History and Civilization

• Department of Political Science and International Relations

• Department of Psychology and Mental Health
A. Admission Flyer of Department
B. Course Structure (NEP)
C. SCART
D. CEILD

• Department of Public Administration, Governance and Policy Research

• Department of Social Work

• Department of Sociology

Academic Collaboration | SOHSS

MoU with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): As an initiative to strengthen deliverability of the centre we have signed an MoU with Scottish Qualifications Authority on 08 November 2011. SQA develops, assesses and awards qualifications taken in workplaces, colleges and schools. We provide qualifications across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Separately, as SQA Accreditation, it authorises all vocational qualifications (other than degrees) delivered in Scotland. A Chair and Board are appointed by the Scottish Government to oversee and direct SQA.

About Professional Development Awards: SQA’s Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are designed to develop and deliver high level skills in a sharp, flexible and focused way. They are ideal for developing the skills of young people, graduates, and other adult learners. They are ideal for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) so employers can use them to enhance the skills of their employees.

About PDAs:

• Flexible qualifications fit for industry, training and education

• Specialist skills applicable at all stages of career development

• Emphasis on strong partnership with employers and industry in their development

• Focused on professional/vocational, work-based or work-related skills development

• Supports CPD, so ideal for workforce development

• Fills skills shortages at advanced SCQF levels

• Backed by SQA’s world-renowned excellence in developing and quality-assuring qualifications

Out of all the modules for continuing Professional Development (CPD) the major areas of Mutual Interest between SQA and GBU are:

• English Language Qualifications

• Soft skills and Professional Development Programmes

• Training Programmes for Working Professional (MDPs)

• Public Relations and Advertising

• Communication and Media

• Leadership

• Managing Self and Others

• Office Administration

• Office Management and Information Technology

• Organisational Ethics and Decision Making

In addition to these outlined areas we propose to start various MDPs, FDPs, and CPDs as and when approved by the competent authority.

Center Of Excellence | SOHSS

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences shall have two important knowledge centres focusing on contemporary issues of great importance in the Indian Society. These centres will primarily offer couple of courses that are not covered by our regular curriculums in other departments. These two centres will engage students and scholars in scholarly academic activities like working on research projects and scientific reports at macro and micro levels. Besides, these centres will organize national and international meets, conferences, seminars, conventions and other important events of researchers and scholars from India and abroad.

Center of Linguistics and Culture Studies

The Center of Linguistics and Culture Studies was approved and established by the 21st Academic Council meeting held on 30 August 2022 and subsequently approved by the Board of Management of the University. The Center has been established in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This Center is instrumental in delivering all languages programmes (Indian or Foreign languages and Culture Studies), International Students Exchange Programme, Short Term Programmes on Indian Culture etc.

1. About the Centre of Linguistics
2. Admission Flyer 2023-24
3. Information Brochure
4. Academic Programmes
5. Faculty Profile
6. M.A. Linguistics Program Structure
7. Academic Activities
    A. Conferences
    B. Photo-Gallery

    C. Events
8. Admission Details and Contact

Centre of Hindu Studies

Hindu Rashtra envisions a cultural nation, different from the concept of 'State' with geo-political boundaries. Hindu Studies is a study of the perennial traditions of the wisdom of Hindus encapsulating various aspects of their life and activities. The intellectual tradition of Hindus is inter- disciplinary, where the textual and the oral, the verbal and the visual, the scientific and the metaphysical, and the transcendental and the functional are interlocked as parts of a whole.

Hindu Studies would not be just limited to the studies of Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and other epics but it will throws light on the importance of economics and culture, politics, geography, foreign policies, Law and jurisprudence, Media and the Psychology of the society that played a vital role in shaping our perception of Hinduism as a religion. For More Details Click here

Dr. Ambedkar Centre for the Study of Human Rights

India has produced a number of Human Rights champions and advocates. But rarely anyone could be compared with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who not only championed the Human Rights for his oppressed and historically excluded community fellows but also gave a distinct direction to the whole nation to accept that it has victimised humanity for centuries together. The centre will not only study and research on the subject matter related to Dr. Ambedkar’s life and his mission but also focus on the issues pertaining to the oppressed and historically oppressed communities in contemporary Indian society. For More Details Click here

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Centre for the Study of Interfaith and Global Peace

America has been a land of social protests, revolutions and social change. In this centre, the researchers and scholars will study the intersections of interfaith contributing towards Global peace and harmony that Dr. King envisioned in his historic speech “I have a dream”. Sustainable development of any nation depends on the stable social conditions based on the ethos of peace and harmony. Using the approach of studying the interfaith of various religions and community organizations will bring about positive social changes that are better for human values.

Centre for Professional Development

The Centre for Professional Development with its various refresher courses and training modules intend to help participants of all levels attain their professional and personal goals by providing learning opportunities which are fixable, responsive, and innovative. The need for establishing this Centre originates from the fact that we receive students from very heterogeneous background with different levels of skills and experiential knowledge. After their enrolment in different programmes of the University, they are required to cope up with the demand of the courses as well as demands of the peer pressure. In order to extend support for such students we need to devise modules and certification for the same. These modules may further be customized to suit various other sector specific candidates in terms of Faculty Development Programmes, Management development Programmes, and Continuing Professional Development Programmes for working professionals.

Programme | SOHSS

S.No.	Department	Program Name	Course Structure/Syllabus
1.	PIR	B.A. (Hons.)/ M.A. Political Science	Course Structure
2.	ET	B.Ed. (Bachelors of Education)	Course Structure
3.	ITEP	B.Sc B.Ed./B.Com. B.Ed./ B.A. B.Ed	Course Structure
4.	ET	Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports (BPES)	Course Structure
5.	Psy	Psychology & Mental Health	Course Structure
6.	Psy	B.A. / B.Sc. (Hons.) with Research degree in Applied Psychology (2024)	Course Structure
6.	EP	B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. (Economics)	Course Structure
7.	HIS	B.A. and M.A. (History)	Course Structure
8.	EN	B.A. and M.A. (English)	Course Structure
9.	JMC	B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism & Mass Communication	Course Structure
10.	SW	Bachelors in Social Work (BSW)	Course Structure
11.	IL	B.A and M.A. Honours (Hindi)	Course Structure
12.	IL	B.A Honours Sanskrit	Course Structure
13.	IL	M.A. (Urdu)	Course Structure
14.	MC	M.A. (Mass Communication)	Course Structure
15.	MC	M.A. Linguistics	Course Structure
16.	HS	M.A. in Hindu Studies	Course Structure Detailed Syllabus
17.	HS	M.A. in Human Rights	Course Structure
18.	HS	M.Lib.I.Sc. (Master of Library and Information Science)	Course Structure
19.	SW	MSW (Master in Social Work)	Course Structure
20.	SO	M.A. (Sociology)	Course Structure
21.	PM	M.A./ M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) (With a provision of M.Sc. For the candidates with Science background)	Course Structure
22.	PR	M.A. (Political Science and International Relations)	Course Structure
23.	ET	M.A. (Education)	Course Structure
24.	PM	M. Phil. (Clinical Psychology)	Course Structure
25.	MC	MA in Journalism & Mass Communication	Course Structure

Placements | SOHSS

In this competitive world, managerial leadership requires both excellent functional skills and exceptional outlook. The CRC helps students in finding appropriate summer projects and final placements. The CRC involves students strategically for summer and final placements. GBUSM placement process aims to match the requirements of the recruiters and the aspirations of the students. The two main placement processes conducted are:

Summer Internship

Final Placement

To Download Placement Brochure

List of Major Recruiters visited for Placement of MBA/M.Tech Students of Batch 2008-10

List of Major Recruiters visited for Placement of MBA/M.Tech Students of Batch 2009-11

List of Organizations conducted the Recruitment drive for MBA/M.Tech Students passing out in year 2012

Summer Placements | SOHSS

Final Placements | SOHSS

List of Students | SOHSS

List of MSW Students Batch 2016-18

Placement HelpDesk | SOHSS

Dr. Vinay Kumar Litoria

Director,Corporate Relations

Phone no. +91-120-2344209

Mobile no. +91-9717195787

Email: crc@gbu.ac.in , vinay.litoria@gbu.ac.in

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Research and Publications | SOHSS

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences nurtures a rich tradition of encouraging strong research interests. The vitality of this tradition is reflected by the underlying ethos of dynamism and intellectual curiosity. The Research programme is based on the synergy between generating innovation and promoting value-based growth. It promotes better understanding of complex individual, social, cultural and economic processes and links their application in the area of International Relations and Social Work. The focus is primarily on the topics of pressing public importance from human rights to interaction of languages and societies. The school has carved a niche being a catalyst for promoting unmatched calibre and quality.

Publications of Faculty from Department of Social Sciences

Training and Consultancy | SOHSS

Dr. Subhasis Bhadra provided consultancy to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Myanmar Delegation, and Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) on invitation for conducting “Psychosocial support Programme (PSP) Advocacy workshop and for helping the delegation in developing integrated PSP programme” with other areas of interventions, like HIV/AID, Community Based Health Programme, Disaster management and Preparedness from 15th to 21st August, 2010.