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9. BAAUD – Bachelor of Arts (Applied Urdu)

BAAUD – Bachelor of Arts (Applied Urdu)

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Name

BAAUD – Bachelor of Arts (Applied Urdu)

Programme Type

Degree Programme

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Humanities

Duration

Minimum Duration: 36 Months
Maximum Duration: 72 Months

Medium of Instruction

English & Hindi

Specialization

Applied Urdu

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or equivalent qualification

Programme Fee

Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinator

Dr. Liaqat Ali, School of Humanities
Phone: 011-29572766
Email: liaqatali@ignou.ac.in

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Arts (Applied Urdu) – BAAUD programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of Urdu language, literature, media, and communication. The programme focuses on the practical and professional applications of Urdu in areas such as mass media, electronic media, creative writing, journalism, and literary studies.

The course combines classical and modern Urdu literature with applied language skills to help learners develop strong communication, writing, and analytical abilities. It is suitable for students interested in Urdu literature, journalism, translation, media, teaching, publishing, and cultural studies.

The programme also encourages understanding of Urdu prose, poetry, ghazal, nazam, and media writing techniques used in modern communication platforms.

Course Structure

Year 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BUDS-189

Urdu Mein Mazmoon Nigari

4 Credits

BUDC-131

Urdu Adab Mein Nasri-o-Sheri Asnaf Ka Mutala

6 Credits

BUDC-132

Classical Urdu Ghazal Ka Mutala

6 Credits

BUDS-186

Study of Electronic Media in Urdu

4 Credits

BUDC-133

Urdu Zaban Ka Aghaz-o-Irteqa

6 Credits

BUDS-184

Introduction of Mass Media in Urdu

4 Credits

BUDC-102

Urdu Ghair Afsanavi Adab Ka Mutala

6 Credits

BUDC-108

Classiki Urdu Nasr Ka Mutala

6 Credits

Year 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BUDC-134

Study of Urdu Nazam

6 Credits

BUDLA-135

Study of Modern Urdu Prose and Poetry