REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: 2012-2013 POMPEI COLLEGE AIKALA REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013 S. NO CONTENT PAGE NO DEPARTMENT AT A GLANCE I INTRODUCTION 3 1. Papers offered for study 5 2. Workload Distribution 5 3. Time Table 7 4. Student Statistics 6 5. Department Meetings 8 II TEACHER PROFILE (MRB:09-20; PKV: 21- 30; RAN:31) 09-31 1. Basic Information 2. Additional Responsibilities 3. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops attended 4. University/Examination related Programmes 5. Participation as Resource Person/Guest etc. 6. Own Research/Related Programmes 7. External Contacts III STUDENT ACTIVITIES 1. General Class Room Teaching 32 2. ICT Oriented Teaching-Learning Process 33 3. Tests & Academic Performance 33 i. Bridge Course Test 33 ii. Class Tests 33 iii. Internal Assessment Examinations 33 iv. University Semester Examinations 34 4. Additional Academic Activities i. Class Seminars 36 ii. Class Assignments 36 iii. Inter Class Academic Exchange Programmes 38 iv. Field Visits/Research Based Activities 38 v. Any Other Activity 38 1 REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: 2012-2013 5. Remedial Teaching 38 6. Tutorials 39 7. Mentoring 40 8. Value Education 40 IV DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES (Independently Organised/Or With Others) 1. Department Library 40 2. Outreach Programmes 41 i. Camps, Visits ii. Study Tours, Picnics iii. Awareness Programmes 3. Academic Programmes 41 i. Organising Conferences/Seminars/Workshops ii. Organising Guest Lectures iii. Conducting Competitions iv. Any Other Programmes 4. Fund Raising Programmes 42 5. Consultancy Services 42 V STUDENTS’ NON-CLASS ACTIVITIES 42 VI INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES 42 VII ANY OTHER MATTER 43 VIII SELF EVALUATION 43 IX FUTURE PLANS 43 X STUDENT PROGRESSION – PLACEMENT/ HIGHER EDN. 43 XI LIST OF DOCUMENTS 44 XII OBSERVATIONS 47 1. IQAC OBSERVATIONS 2. PRINCIPAL’S OBSERVATIONS DEPARTMENT AT A GLANCE: 49 2 REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: 2012-2013 POMPEI COLLEGE AIKALA REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013 I INTRODUCTION Pompei College is a rural college in Aikala village and it is affiliated to Mangalore University. The College is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with ‗A‘ Grade in March 2010.Among various other Departments in Pompei College Aikala, functioning from the very inception of the College in 1981, the Department of Economics is also functioning from the beginning. Different Papers in Economics are offered in both Arts and Commerce courses of study. Mr Siddhartha, MrPrabhakara Rao and Mr Cardoza served as lecturers in the Department during the first two years and after their departure to different other fields Mr John Clarence Miranda joined the Department in 1983; Mr RadhakrishnaBhat M joined the Department in 1984. Due to transfers, MrRadhakrishnaBhat M served in St Mary‘s College, Shirva and Mr Ronald Moras served in Pompei College Aikala during 1995 and 2000. There was a reversal of transfer in 2000 and MrRadhakrishnaBhat M came back to Pompei College and Mr Ronald Moras went back to St Mary‘s College Shirva. In the meantime, both Mr John Clarence Miranda and MrRadhakrishnaBhat M acquired their Doctoral Degrees. In the month of July 2003, Dr John Clarence Miranda was transferred to St Philomena‘s College, Puttur to lead that College as its Principal and Mr Purushothama K.V. from St Philomena‘s College, Puttur was transferred to Pompei College Aikala and accordingly, he joined the Department of Economics. Mr Purushothama K.V. has acquired his M.Phil Degree during 2012-2013 AND continues his work for Doctoral Degree; he is the present Secretary of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers. Since a new additional batch for I B.COM Class is added, in addition to the BBM Course, a new Teacher-Ms Ranjitha also joined the Department during 2012-2013.At present the staff members in the Department are: * DrRadhakrishnaBhat M, M.A. PhD * MrPurushothama K.V.,M.A. M.Phil * Ms Ranjitha, M.A. Economics is a subject with a strong theoretical base and practical applicability. Its need and market oriented nature is well understood and therefore there is increasing interest among the students for the study of Economics. Imparting knowledge in Economics along with values is the practice that the Department follows during the course of its normal lecture sessions. The Department-both the Teachers & students are actively involved in various activities conducted by the N.C.C., N.S.S. and also by other Associations in the College. The Department has adopted a two-way approach of achieving better performance and academic excellence- the Teachers are associated with and participating in various activities like Seminars, Workshops, Conferences and meetings of Mangalore University Economics Association about academic matters including syllabus review; and the knowledge and experience so gained is used by them to impart knowledge in a better manner to the students. Therefore the students are guided and encouraged to involve themselves in writing Assignments, presenting Seminars, participating in Inter- Class (also Inter-Collegiate) Academic Exchange Programmes, Field study based- research oriented Project work and such other activities, besides the regular class room functions. Importance is given to the Teaching-Learning- Evaluation process and the use of ICT-oriented approach in it widely. 3 REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: 2012-2013 The spirit of the functioning of the Department and its enthusiasm is increasing over the years. The traditional value-based approaches coupled with the modern learner-centered approach are treated as the strong foundation upon which the edifice of Economics is built up. On this foundation, the Department intends to create responsiveness and awareness of socio-economic issues amongst the students and equip them with all information needed to make them socially useful persons. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The Department of Economics is functioning in the College with the following aims and objectives: To impart knowledge in the subject of Economics with different papers to different classes as prescribed by the University. To develop social orientation by making the students understand the importance of the subject by evolving links between the syllabus prescribed and the reality of the society. To create social awareness among the students by deriving inferences from the topics discussed in the classes. To encourage students to study the subject thoroughly, get acquainted with its contents and find out its relevance to their practical life. To equip them with the necessary inputs needed in the present job market and make them worthy of living in the modern world. To create competitive abilities through class room discussion, interaction, various academic activities and other informal methods so that the students can feel and experience their Strengths in the real world. To inculcate values-social and ethical- among the students through regular formal and informal interaction with the students both inside and outside the classes. To make the best use of available resource inputs in the campus for the study of the subject. To ultimately make them better citizens by understanding their social, civil, moral and ethical responsibilities. PLAN OF ACTION In order to realize these Aims and Objectives the Department has the following Plan of Action: Divided the classes, syllabus and Hrs of workload among the two existing Faculty members Derived Teaching plans at the individual/subject level by the concerned teachers. Received Time Table- to go to the classes accordingly. Slow learners, Advanced learners and others will be identified; action will be taken as per the needs. Bridge Course, Class tests, Internal Assessment Examinations and Semester Examinations will be conducted as per the class room needs and University specifications. Assignments will be given to the students on topics of current importance. 4 REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: 2012-2013 Seminars will be conducted by the students in the classes. Inter class academic exchange programmes will be conducted to facilitate students of one class presenting seminars in other classes. Guest lectures will be conducted for the benefit of the students in the Department. Field study based Research Projects and related activities will be conducted. Encouraging the habit of writing/collecting Articles related to the subject. Continuous student evaluation will be made through regular tests/examinations and informal interactions. Use of ICT by the staff and the students in the Department. Academic activities in association with Humanities Association will be organized for the benefit of the students. 1. Papers offered for study From the year 2006-2007, Mangalore University is following Credit based Semester System and therefore, for both B.A. and B.Com Degree Courses the Papers divided Semester-wise. The Department of Economics has the following Papers for different Semesters of B.A. and B.Com Degree classes. Bachelor of Arts- Credit-based Semester Scheme Sl Paper Semester Marks No Internal University Total Assessment Examination Marks 1 Micro Economics I Semester B.A. 30 120 150 2 Macro Economics II Semester B.A 30 150 150 3 Money and Banking III Semester B.A. 30 150 150 4 International Trade Public Finance IV Semester B.A. 30 150 150 5 Economic Thought V Semester B.A. 30 150 150 6 Economics of Development V Semester B.A. 30 150 150 7 Indian Economy VI Semester B.A. 30 150 150 8 Environmental Economics