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LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN University of Delhi DEPARTMENT PROFILES 2015 SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE May Brahman protect us both The Preceptor and the Disciple May it nourish us both May this energy inspire us towards knowledge May we become illumined by our learning May love and harmony dwell amongst us May peace abide. – College Prayer Sá vidyá yá vimuktaye That alone is knowledge which leads to liberation – College Motto II III May Brahman protect us both The Preceptor and the Disciple May it nourish us both May this energy inspire us towards knowledge May we become illumined by our learning May love and harmony dwell amongst us May peace abide. – College Prayer Sá vidyá yá vimuktaye That alone is knowledge which leads to liberation – College Motto II III CONTENTS NAAC Steering Committee: Principal: Introduction ..............................................................................................VI Dr. Suman Sharma Acknowledgements ...................................................................................X Members: Abbreviations .........................................................................................XII Dr. Priti S. Dhawan-Convenor Dr. Krishna Menon-Convenor Principal’s Profile........................................................................................1 Dr. Divya Misra-Convenor Dr. Kanika K. Ahuja Department Profiles Dr. Madhu Grover • Department of Commerce..................................................................7 Ms. Rukshana Shroff Dr. Ujjayini Ray (from March 2015) • Department of Economics................................................................25 Dr. Ismail V. (till May 2015) • Department of Elementary Education..............................................51 Report edited by (in alphabetical order): • Department of English .....................................................................83 Dr. Kanika K. Ahuja • Department of Hindi ......................................................................117 Dr. Priti S. Dhawan Dr. Madhu Grover • Department of History ...................................................................129 Dr. Krishna Menon • Department of Journalism..............................................................155 Dr. Divya Misra Dr. Ujjayini Ray • Department of Mathematics...........................................................179 Ms. Rukshana Shroff • Department of Philosophy .............................................................203 Assisted by (in alphabetical order): • Department of Political Science.....................................................231 Dr. Shatarupa Bhattacharya • Department of Psychology.............................................................265 Dr. Megha Dhillon Ms. Wafa Hamid • Department of Sanskrit ..................................................................299 Ms. Rashmi Jayarajan • Department of Sociology ...............................................................315 Ms. Kasturi Kanthan • Department of Statistics.................................................................333 Ms. Dipti Nath Dr. Anjana Singh • Department of B.A. (Programme)..................................................353 Mr. Ngangom Maheshkanta Singh Secretarial Assistance: Mr. Sanjay Mishra Mr. Hardeep Rawat IV V CONTENTS NAAC Steering Committee: Principal: Introduction ..............................................................................................VI Dr. Suman Sharma Acknowledgements ...................................................................................X Members: Abbreviations .........................................................................................XII Dr. Priti S. Dhawan-Convenor Dr. Krishna Menon-Convenor Principal’s Profile........................................................................................1 Dr. Divya Misra-Convenor Dr. Kanika K. Ahuja Department Profiles Dr. Madhu Grover • Department of Commerce..................................................................7 Ms. Rukshana Shroff Dr. Ujjayini Ray (from March 2015) • Department of Economics................................................................25 Dr. Ismail V. (till May 2015) • Department of Elementary Education..............................................51 Report edited by (in alphabetical order): • Department of English .....................................................................83 Dr. Kanika K. Ahuja • Department of Hindi ......................................................................117 Dr. Priti S. Dhawan Dr. Madhu Grover • Department of History ...................................................................129 Dr. Krishna Menon • Department of Journalism..............................................................155 Dr. Divya Misra Dr. Ujjayini Ray • Department of Mathematics...........................................................179 Ms. Rukshana Shroff • Department of Philosophy .............................................................203 Assisted by (in alphabetical order): • Department of Political Science.....................................................231 Dr. Shatarupa Bhattacharya • Department of Psychology.............................................................265 Dr. Megha Dhillon Ms. Wafa Hamid • Department of Sanskrit ..................................................................299 Ms. Rashmi Jayarajan • Department of Sociology ...............................................................315 Ms. Kasturi Kanthan • Department of Statistics.................................................................333 Ms. Dipti Nath Dr. Anjana Singh • Department of B.A. (Programme)..................................................353 Mr. Ngangom Maheshkanta Singh Secretarial Assistance: Mr. Sanjay Mishra Mr. Hardeep Rawat IV V Introduction Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) has long been recognised as a premier institution of The distinguished faculty of LSR and its many achievements, the vast body of alumnae, the higher learning for women in India. A centre of academic excellence and achievement, it is today academic activities of the faculty that go much beyond academic publications, all have found one of the finest institutions for Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce, while also offering their way into this volume. Nearly six decades of consistent hard work and imaginative a B.Sc. Programme in Mathematics and Statistics. Professional Courses like Elementary engagements with higher education has been possible due to the sustained efforts of the Education, Journalism and the flagship diploma course in Conflict Transformation and Peace departments of LSR. Their history, specific pedagogical practices and their vision for the future Building are among its strengths. Located at the cutting edge of knowledge, LSR has not just kept provide a thrilling insight into this great institution. It is here that the 'magic of LSR' is created pace with the changing world but has been the pioneering spirit behind many innovations in the every day – through every single lecture and tutorial, by every single teacher and student. field of education. Established in 1956 in the capital city of India, by the late Sir Shri Ram in memory of his wife, the college had its modest beginnings in a school building in Daryaganj with 243 students, 9 faculty, 4 support staff and 3 distinct courses of study. Today, the college is located in a beautiful 15 acre campus in South Delhi, has about 2400 students, 120 faculty members, 80 administrative and support staff and 15 departments. In the early years, LSR provided a safe haven for young girls from conservative families who would otherwise be denied quality higher education. Today young women, flock to the college from not just every part of India but from several other neighbouring countries too. LSR has established its reputation as a training ground for women achievers who have broken the glass ceiling in different areas of endeavour. One of the most important strengths of the college is the faculty which is known for its professionalism and commitment. The emphasis is on innovative pedagogic practices which encourage students to think critically. The college fosters a spirit of academic excellence, informed by humanism and a celebration of diversity and inclusivity. The vision is to empower young women to be leaders and change agents who are at the same time sensitive to social issues and problems. LSR perceives the real challenge to be that of infusing in students a sensibility that can differentiate between just making a career and having a vocation. Preparing the Department Profiles has made it abundantly clear that it is the classroom and the time spent by the teachers with their students that is the heart and soul of undergraduate education. While LSR is divided into fifteen departments, it has become rather evident that these boundaries are of limited significance. Being primarily devoted to humanities and social sciences, the pursuit here is to gain an understanding of the multifaceted and deeply interconnected nature of the society that we live in. This necessitates that the departments in LSR be ever cognisant of these subtle and integral linkages. This volume of Department Profiles attempts to celebrate and record the calibre of the fifteen departments of LSR. VI VII Introduction Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) has long been recognised as a premier institution of The distinguished faculty of LSR and its many achievements,