Department of Women Studies
Constituent Department of Kannada University, Hampi
About Department of Women Studies
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The department started functioning as Department of Women's studies since 1999 with the faculty who were specilized in women's studies. The department undertakes examination and rewriting of existing knowledge in all the disciplines from the point of view of feminism, as part of it rewriting of history of Kannada literature is taken up in a big way. Apart from examining existing knowledge the projects related to gender studies are also taken up in a major way.
Translation of major research books in Gender studies is also under way. In order to disseminate knowledge of the field introductory books have been written and published from the department and the department with the help of distance education center runs a distance education program called Women's Studies.
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Common queries about Department of Women Studies
Where is the Department of Women Studies located?
The Department of Women Studies is an academic teaching department of Kannada University, Hampi, located in Hampi, Karnataka, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Women Studies are conducted as per Kannada University, Hampi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Women Studies?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Kannada University, Hampi.