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Introduction:
The Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) is a realization of Symbiosis International University's commitment to provide comprehensive and relevant education pursued through academic rigour. SSLA offers students the opportunity to study a four year full-time Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts Degree) and Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts Degree) program covered over eight semesters. The Liberal Arts programme is styled very closely on internationally valued models where students are offered a wide range of courses, choosing majors and minor areas of specialization from fields previously considered to be 'academically incompatible.' A student can combine subjects like Business studies as a Major with a Philosophy Minor or Mathematics & Statistics as a Major with an Anthropology Minor.
A degree in Liberal Arts, as opposed to other programmes of study, aims at creating a strong, well-rounded foundation for all students, regardless of their major and minor field of study. Students are exposed to a range of building blocks as their core courses that span diverse fields as history, sociology, anthropology, science, creative writing, and critical thinking. Our philosophy of establishing such a foundation is simple – learning is dynamic. To know this world, students must have the full range of tools to understand, recognize, critique, and appreciate themselves and their role in this globally dynamic environment. Our distinct method of instruction sets the tone for this strong foundation, as it is diverse, experiential, practical and heavily steeped in theory. Thus, all students graduate with their preferred choices of majors and minors that is expressed as a unique combination for each student forged on a strong foundation of knowledge that spans a myriad different learning blocks. This is what makes a liberal arts' education unique!
Vision
To bring the best minds together to explore ideas and practices for creative change.
Mission
We believe that our role as educators extends far beyond teaching in the classrooms. We prepare students, not just for their future careers, but also for lives of responsibility and societal leadership.We aim to nurture students into sensitive, ethically and critically conscious citizens who will contribute responsibly to communities and society.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Located on the 11th floor of the Vishwabhawan Symbiosis Campus at Senapati Bapat Road, SSLA has a breathtaking view of the city of Pune and picturesque hills surrounding it. Being part of the same campus as the Symbiosis School for Economics and the Symbiosis Law School, SSLA shares the various facilities that SIU offers. All student needs are taken care of by SSLA.
Library: Even though the SSLA library is just being set up, all students have membership to the nearby British Council Library and the library of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, along with access to the libraries of all the other institutes of Symbiosis.
Sports and Fitness: Students at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts have the opportunity to use the sports and fitness facilities available at the various Symbiosis Campuses around Pune. These include a fully equipped fitness gym and a swimming pool in addition to other sporting grounds and facilities. All medical requirements are take care by the Health centre located on the same campus including the medical insurance covered by Symbiosis International University
WiFi: SSLA is wifi-enabled and students can access the internet any time during school hours for educational purposes, research and communication.
Reprography Centre: The Vishwabhavan campus houses a reprography centre which takes care of all stationery and printing related needs of the students. There is also an ATM of Bank of Baroda for the convenience of the students.
Canteen & Mess: Within our campus, students have access to a canteen and a mess. Most students staying on residence use the mess facility on a daily basis. The canteen within the campus serves a variety of snacks, drinks and meals. Students can get lunch, dinner and everything in between.
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FACULTY
The school attracts faculty from academia and the professional world alike. SSLA works with full-time as well as visiting faculty, who share their area of expertise. These visiting faculty are people involved in industry, the social sector, etc and are able to contribute invaluably through their vast knowledge and domain experience. Please visit www.ssla.edu.in for more on each faculty member.
Programmes offered along with following information.
Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts) for those majoring in courses such as Economics, Business Studies, Media Studies, Sociology, English, Psychology or Political Science & Public Policy.
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts) for those majoring in courses such as Biology, Mathematics & Statistics or Computer Science.
Student are expected to take (over the 4-years) 18 core (compulsory) courses + 8 general (electives) + 1 Minor specialization subject (6 papers) + 1 Major specialization subject (10 papers)
Placement
Although only in its first year of operation, SSLA has set up a placement cell that comprises both students as well as faculty members to explore and carry out ideas and programs which will facilitate the placement of students in their last year at the school. Students of SSLA have a mandatory internship as part of their four year program. SSLA will also form, either on its own or in collaboration with various other Symbiosis institutes, relationships with a number of industry professionals and also professionals working in the social sector.
Method of Instruction
SSLA follows the internationally accepted liberal arts methodology of teaching, instruction, assessment & evaluation. All classes are taught in an interactive manner and student participation in class is encouraged. The assessment process at SSLA is completely internal, which means that students are assessed on their overall performance and progress during a semester, instead of being assessed based on one final exam. These methods adopted by SSLA are those that contemporary research has shown to be most conducive to the learning process.
Profile of Past Students
SSLA attracts students from all parts of the country and abroad. The current batch has students from UK, Oman, Nepal, Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Lucknow among other places
Career prospects
A degree in Arts or Science from our liberal arts college offers our graduates a diversity of choices for their future, based on their major. With foundations in critical thinking, analysis, good communication skills, and a strong social consciousness about their participation in and engagement with the world, our graduates carry forward not only their field of specialization but also bring to the fore an effective sense of self. Illustrations of people with a liberal arts education include Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations, Condoleeza Rice, former United States Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, and Dr. Peter Agre, 2003 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry.
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Eligibility
- IB Students with predicted scores
- Students who have appeared for the SET examination
- Students who have appeared for their XIIth finals and are awaiting results
- XII (10+2) pass from any branch with minimum 50% marks for the general category and 45% for students of SC and ST category
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Intake
B. Sc/B.A - 60
Reservation of Seats: As per university norms
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Important dates:
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| ACTIVATIES |
DATES |
| Prospectus sale begins |
April 2012 |
| Last date for submitting the Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts Admission Form |
May 2012 |
| Shortlisted candidates for GD/PI announced |
June 2012 |
| GD / PI to begin for shortlisted candidates |
June 2012 |
| First merit list announced |
June 2012 |
| Second merit list announced |
June 2012 |
| Third Merit List if required |
July 2012 |
| Induction / Orientation Program & Commencement of Program |
July 2012 |
| Inaugural Program |
July 2012 |
| Commencement of regular classes |
Aug 2012 |
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Contact details:
Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts
Mrs. Anita Patankar
E-mail: director@ssla.edu.in
Tel:+91 98232 75963
11th Floor, Vishwabhavan Building
Symbiosis Campus, Senapati Bapat Road Pune – 411004
Tel:020 25662258
E-mail: info@ssla.edu.in
Website: ssla.edu.in
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