St. Francis College for Women

Overview of the Course

History/Literature/Political Science (HLP)

HLP is an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme designed to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and analytical skills. This course integrates the study of the past, the richness of literary traditions, and the dynamics of political thought, enabling students to explore the connections between historical events, cultural texts, and governance structures.

Students gain a strong foundation in world and Indian history, political ideologies, and international relations, alongside exposure to diverse literary genres, critical theories, and interpretive methods. Courses in political philosophy, comparative politics, and gender studies further deepen their understanding of power, society, and cultural identities.

The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, combining classroom lectures with seminars, workshops, field visits, and research projects. By analyzing literature as a reflection of historical contexts and political realities, students develop interpretive and evaluative skills essential for both academic and professional growth.

The programme also hones writing, communication, and research skills, preparing students to engage with contemporary debates in culture, history, and politics.
The HLP programme empowers women to critically engage with society and contribute meaningfully to academia and industry.

What will you Learn?

Explore the evolution of Indian civilization from the Indus Valley to the Gupta period, with a focus on archaeology, early religious practices, political institutions, and cultural transformations.

Gain a regional perspective by studying Telangana’s historical, cultural, and political developments—from Satavahanas to statehood movements—highlighting its role in shaping contemporary identity.

Examine how literature articulates ideas of power, identity, and morality across cultures, with a focus on the intersections of history, philosophy, and storytelling.

Develop skills in content writing and script writing by learning narrative structure, audience engagement, and adaptation of literary texts for modern platforms such as blogs, podcasts, stage, and screen.

Understand the structure, philosophy, and evolution of the Indian Constitution. Analyze key political institutions, electoral processes, and federal dynamics within India.

Discover the interdisciplinary richness of traditional Indian thought—including philosophy, linguistics, ethics, polity, and science—and its relevance in modern governance, law, and education.

Build strong analytical skills by comparing political systems, interpreting literary texts, and tracing historical change across regions and eras.

Career Prospects

Government and Civil Services – Opportunities in civil services, public administration, diplomacy, and law-making bodies where knowledge of history, politics, and culture is essential.
Media, Publishing, and Communication – Careers in publishing houses, cultural journalism, editing, content writing, and communication roles that value strong analytical and writing skills.
Policy and Consultancy – Opportunities as policy advisors, consultants, or analysts in think tanks, NGOs, and international organizations focusing on governance, development, and cultural issues.
Research and Academia – Provides a rewarding career path in higher studies and research with opportunities in universities, colleges, archives, and historical or political research institutes.
Cultural Institutions and Heritage – Roles in museums, heritage management, libraries, and cultural organizations requiring expertise in historical research and interpretation.
Education and Training – Teaching careers at schools, colleges, and training institutes with the possibility of combining pedagogy with research and curriculum development.
Digital Humanities and Technology – Opportunities in emerging fields where historical and literary data intersect with digital tools, opening paths in archival digitization, computational history, and cultural analytics.
International Relations and Development – Careers in global organizations, foreign service, and development agencies where interdisciplinary understanding of politics, history, and culture is essential.

Program Structure

Semester I ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	Hours/Week	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total	Duration (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/101	5	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/101	4	4	40	60	100	2
AECC	EVS	U24/EVS/AECC/101	2	2	-	50	50	1
DSC I A	History of Ancient India (Earliest times to Cholas)	U24/HIS/DSC/101	5	5	40	60	100	2
DSC I B	British Literature (16th - 17th Century)	U24/LIT/DSC/101	5	5	40	60	100	2
DSC I C	Understanding Political Theory	U24/POL/DSC/101	5	5	40	60	100	2
NCGPA	Human Values	U24/HV/CC/101	1	1	-	25	25	1

Semester II ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	Hours/Week	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total	Duration (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/201	5	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/201	4	4	40	60	100	2
AECC	Basic Computer Skills	U24/BCS/CC/201	2	2	-	50	50	1
DSC II A	History of Medieval India	U24/HIS/DSC/201	5	5	40	60	100	2
DSC II B	British Literature (18th - 19th Century)	U24/LIT/DSC/201	5	5	40	60	100	2
DSC II C	Constitution and Politics of India	U24/POL/DSC/201	5	5	40	60	100	2
NCGPA	Indian Knowledge System	U24/IKS/CC/201	1	1	-	25	25	1

Semester III ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	Hours/Week	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total	Duration (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/301	5	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/301	3	3	40	60	100	2
DSC III A	History of Modern India (1757–1964)	U24/HIS/DSC/301	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC I	Archive Management	U24/HIS/SEC/301	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC III B	British Literature (20th Century)	U24/LIT/DSC/301	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC I	Introduction to Creative Writing	U24/LIT/SEC/301	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC III C	Western Political Thought	U24/POL/DSC/301	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC I	Law in India	U24/POL/SEC/301	2	2	20	30	50	1

Semester IV ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	Hours/Week	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total	Duration (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/401	5	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/401	3	3	40	60	100	2
DSC IV A	History of Telangana	U24/HIS/DSC/401	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC II	Museum Management	U24/HIS/SEC/401	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC IV B	Indian Writing in English	U24/LIT/DSC/401	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC II	Academic Writing & Research Methodology	U24/LIT/SEC/401	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC IV C	Introduction to International Relations	U24/POL/DSC/401	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC II	Election Studies and Public Opinion	U24/POL/SEC/401	2	2	20	30	50	1

Semester V ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	Hours/Week	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total	Duration (hrs)
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/501	3	3	40	60	100	2
DSE I A	World History (1453–1871)	U24/HIS/DSE/501	5	5	40	60	100	2
	Ancient World Civilizations	U24/HIS/DSE/502	5	5	40	60	100	2
GE	Travel and Tourism	U24/HIS/GE/501	4	4	40	60	100	2
SEC III	Research Methodology in History	U24/HIS/SEC/501	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSE I B	Introduction to Women’s Writing	U24/LIT/DSE/501	5	5	40	60	100	2
	Introduction to World Literature	U24/LIT/DSE/502	5	5	40	60	100	2
GE	English for Competitive Exams	U24/ENG/GE/501	4	4	40	60	100	2
SEC III	Content Writing & Script Writing	U24/LIT/SEC/501	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSE I C	Global Politics	U24/POL/DSE/501	5	5	40	60	100	2
	India and the World	U24/POL/DSE/502	5	5	40	60	100	2
GE	Conflict and Peace Studies	U24/POL/GE/501	4	4	40	60	100	2
SEC III	Inter-Governmental Organizations	U24/POL/SEC/501	2	2	20	30	50	1

Semester VI ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	Hours/Week	Credits	Max Marks (CIA)	Max Marks (Sem End)	Total	Duration (hrs)
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/601	3	3	40	60	100	2
DSE II A	World History (1872–1955)	U24/HIS/DSE/601	5	5	40	60	100	2
	History of Far East (1839–1950)	U24/HIS/DSE/602	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC IV	Understanding Heritage	U24/HIS/SEC/601	2	2	20	30	50	1
PRJ	Project	U24/HIS/PRJ/601	4	4	40	60	100	2
DSE II B	Literary Analysis and Application	U24/LIT/DSE/601	5	5	40	60	100	2
	Introduction to American Literature	U24/LIT/DSE/602	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC IV	Soft Skills	U24/LIT/SEC/601	2	2	20	30	50	1
PRJ	Project	U24/LIT/PRJ/601	4	4	40	60	100	2
DSE II C	Indian Political Thought	U24/POL/DSE/601	5	5	40	60	100	2
	Contemporary Political Theory	U24/POL/DSE/602	5	5	40	60	100	2
SEC IV	India’s Security Environment	U24/POL/SEC/601	2	2	20	30	50	1
PRJ	Project	U24/POL/PRJ/601	4	4	40	60	100	2

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