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WELCOME FYUP FRESHERS!!!

WELCOME FYUP FRESHERS!!!. Batch of 2013-17. AHEM. Thou art in LSR. Doing ‘Eco Hons ’. B| Need we say anything at all, now?. THE JOURNEY BEGINS…. The Department of Economics has an enviable reputation as amongst the best at the University of Delhi.

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WELCOME FYUP FRESHERS!!!

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  1. WELCOME FYUP FRESHERS!!! Batch of 2013-17

  2. AHEM. Thou art in LSR. Doing ‘Eco Hons’. B| Need we say anything at all, now?

  3. THE JOURNEY BEGINS… • The Department of Economics has an enviable reputation as amongst the best at the University of Delhi. • The Department encourages analytical thinking and a pragmatic approach to economic problems • Guest lectures by top economists and policymakers broaden our students’ perspectives • The Department organized the first National Students Symposium, Econvista 2013 on the theme ’Economic Reforms and the Millennium Development Goals’. • The Department website www.lsreconomics.weebly.com is a virtual platform for discussions, updates, news and much more.

  4. THE DRIVING FORCE: OUR FACULTY

  5. And The Union President : Charvi Kain (9811545391) Secretary: Anuradha Rao (7838800729) Treasurer: Aarushi Kalra (9717378952)

  6. TIP#1 Cutoffs maybe undergoing inflation, but university scores definitely aren’t.

  7. A Brief Outline Four Year Undergraduate Programme

  8. Two Discipline Courses • 18 courses & 2 research papers to be completed over eight semesters • 16 weeks of teaching per semester • Exit Options: • After two years – Diploma • After three years – Bachelor • After four years – Bachelor with Honours Course Structure

  9. DC - I • Classes: 14 weeks per semester • Field and Project Work: 2 weeks per semester • Weekly schedule: • Lectures - 4 periods • Tutorials -1 period/subject • Class Presentation (in groups of 8-10) – 1period • End Semester Theory Exam (75 m) – 3 hours paper • Internal Assessment (25 m) • Class Presentation (15 m) * • Class Test (10 m) ** *Evaluation parameters: Effectiveness in communication, content, Q&A **No reappearance in class tests

  10. DC II At the commencement of third semester, DC II and AC will be decided by the college based on availability of teachers and infrastructure

  11. Foundation Courses

  12. Classes: 14 weeks per semester • Field and Project Work: 2 weeks per semester • Weekly schedule: • Lectures - 3 periods • Class Presentation (in groups of 8-10) – 1period • End Semester Theory Exam (40 m) – 2 hours paper • Continual Evaluation of Project Work (35 m) *Integrated Mind Body Heart Course • 16 weeks per semester, 2 periods a week Foundation Courses FC 5,6,7

  13. Classes: 14 weeks per semester • Field and Project Work: 2 weeks per semester • Weekly schedule: • Lectures - 4 periods • Class Presentation (in groups of 8-10) – 1period • End Semester Theory Exam (40 m) – 2 hours paper • Continual Evaluation of Project Work (35 m) Applied Course: Eng/Hindi Translation

  14. Pass marks are 40% but.. For us @LSR, the sky is just the beginning To reach these great heights, the formula is as follows!

  15. TIP#2 • People respond to incentives. Hence, the invention of attendance registers. • PS. Remember your magic number.

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  17. 2/3rd Attendance required in lectures, tutorials, practicals and presentations or student is not allowed to sit for end semester exam • Absence due to involvement in NCC/NSS/NSO/ECA activities approved by the college may be compensated. However this shall not exceed 1/3rd of total no. of lectures, tutorials, practicals and presentations. • Attendance will be uploaded monthly for verification Attendance Requirements

  18. Golden Rules • Ragging is strictly prohibited and is a punishable offence under the Supreme Court directive • If class begins at 8:45, it means 8:45:00! Lateness isn’t allowed! • Screaming in corridors and in classrooms is strictly prohibited :P • Greeting teachers and staff would be much appreciated! • Be sensitive to the needs of differently abled friends :)

  19. BURY YOURSELF IN BOOKS@LIBRARY • First Floor: Reference Section or “RefSec” • Ground Floor: Library • Cyber Café adjacent to Café

  20. Well stocked library for books and journals Digitalised : Journals, articles, books can be accessed online in the library Books can be issued from the stacks for one week From T section, books can be issued overnight Bookbank – three books at a time issued for a semester Separate detailed library orientation will follow Facilities: The Library

  21. Once you reach these great heights, there are rewards!

  22. Scholarships • Department scholarship- Dr Saroj Gupta Memorial Scholarship • Former distinguished faculty • Preceded by a lecture on contemporary topics • Award for excellence in academics • A number of scholarships and freeships are available at college level. (KPMG etc) Contact Prof RuksanaShroff Student Welfare Advisor

  23. THINGS TO DO WHEN NOT BURIED IN BOOKS* * Conditions Apply

  24. TIP#3 • Thick readings, 9 to 5 classes, back to back lectures, club meetings, guest talks, Ecofests… • Oh wait. Aren’t we all dead in the long run? 

  25. JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES: BAAP OF MODERN MACROECONOMICS

  26. Department Activities: Guest Lectures

  27. Annual Economics Journal - Ecolloquial Department Activities

  28. Department Activities - Online Student website Facebook Group http://lsreconomics.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/217978341548085/

  29. Attend the College Morning Assembly – An integral part of the College experience to make you a proud member of the LSR Community and to imbibe the College ethos. Its a major platform to showcase the versatility of the students and a great way to keep up with the day to day happenings of the College. Keep Updated and Stay Connected

  30. Department Clubs

  31. Conducting workshops to train members for participation in Economics related events like Paper presentation, Quiz, MockStocks etc ECON-WHIZ CLUB

  32. Reviewing various documentaries, articles in order to discuss important economic events – current and past. BOOK & DOCUMENTARY REVIEW CLUB

  33. Combining the theoretical knowledge gained within the four walls of the classroom with its practical implementation and use in the real world. BTC organizes trips to major corporates, government organizations and other institutions relevant to the field of economics which enable students to gain a first hand experience. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM INITIATIVE

  34. Flagship event of the department 2 day National Students Symposium 2013 theme- ‘Economic Reforms and the Millennium Development Goals’ Sees participation from colleges in DU and across the country Entirely organized and coordinated by teams formed within the department ECONVISTA: National Students Symposium

  35. Achievements Numerous laurels and awards give weight to the enviable reputation of the Economics Department, LSR. The First National Students Symposium, Econvista (March 2013), which evolved from the Annual Economics Festival, Equipoise. International Autumn School (November 2011) in partnership with the Heinrich Boll Foundation Students of the Department have also won awards at various National level Economics Festivals. Every year, several of its students get selected in top graduate programs of Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and several top MBA institutes. Excellent placementsthrough the LSR Placement Cell.

  36. That was food for thought. Now how about some REAL food?

  37. #1: Erm, Let’s Eat? • POP: Café GK I M Block Kailash Colony Market • ALT: Nescafe stall Bombay BhelpuriWaala National Park Momos

  38. THE LSR CAFÉ: A Foodie’s Delight

  39. THE LSR CAFE • We recommened: • MasalaDosa • Kathi Rolls • IdliSambar • Butter Chicken Naan • Mac n Cheese • Chocolate Tart • Varieties of Tea – Jasmine, Lemon, Green • Cold beverages – Lemonade, Fizzy drinks • Ice Cream 

  40. Manasi and Kinnari, Third Year Econ Students

  41. THE LSR CAFE Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you can’t ignore ‘em. Love me or hate me, you can’t ignore meow!!!

  42. ‘THE ALTERNATIVES PART I’: NESCAFE STALL • Cappucino, Latte, Macchiato, Hot Chocolate, Nesquik anyone? • Maggi and Pasta: The Hot Favorites on cold winter mornings

  43. ‘THE ALTERNATIVES PART II’: BhelpuriBhaiya Rs 20 per lip-smackin’ relief between classes

  44. #2: SOCIETIES@LSR Public Speaking Soc DanceSoc IMS & WMS DramSoc Expressions Prakriti HIVE Projekt ENACTUS : SIFE Interface

  45. #3: CELLS@LSR Placement Cell Alumna Cell E-Cell REACH WDC Dhyana

  46. LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST... Let’s celebrate our distinguished alumna!

  47. OUR LEGACY Prominent ELSAs from the Department of Economics

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