Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Widely recognized as a research and teaching department, the Humanities and Social Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, was established in 2004. Since its inception the department, which also hosted the management stream but was later merged into the department of Economics, has long been known for its innovations and excellence in teaching and research. The department is dedicated to recruiting faculty members from newer research areas alongside traditional disciplines. It provides support and autonomy to the individual teachers to develop their areas and introduce new courses, particularly in interdisciplinary areas. The expertise of the faculty members range from Shakespearean studies, literary theory, ecocriticism, film studies, meta-cognitive studies, tourism studies to developmental studies, disaster management, environmental social sciences, maritime studies, qualitative psychology, mental health and professional ethics.
Our Vision
and Mission
Vision:
- To promote critical thinking and value-oriented learning in humanities and socio-scientific studies
- To foster a transformative learning experience and a culture of inquiry
Mission:
- To nurture a holistic learning environment which augments creative and cognitive capacities
- To enhance the aesthetic appreciation of arts and literatures
- To be a center of excellence in Humanities and Social Sciences
- To impart experiential learning enabling socio-political awareness
Programmes Offered
B.E. Electronics & Computer
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Pharmacy
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Research
The strength of the Research Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Goa, is in the diversity of expertise of the faculty members. The faculty members are engaged in cutting edge research that are socially, culturally and politically relevant and contemporary. The publications of the faculty members are evidence for their research.
Prof. K. A. Geetha (HOD)
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus,
NH 17B, Zuarinagar, Goa - 403726
Phone: 08322580232
E-mail: geetha@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
Scholars
Alvina Ahmad
Ph.D. Supervisor - Geetha Bakilapadavu,
Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
Shivani Keny
DAC Members - Prof. Aswini S., Prof. Rajneesh Choubisa
Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. Bidisha Banerjee,
Co. Supervisor - Prof. K.A.Geetha,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
Athira Manoharan
Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Nilak Datta,
Co. Supervisor - Prof. K.A.Geetha,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
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