The course introduces the concepts, procedures and techniques of photography. It demonstrates the professional photography, camera controlling and the post production techniques in photography.
This course is intended not only to expand the students’ knowledge of the basic principles and practices of photography, but also as a complement to the principles and practices of different theories.
The course introduces students to the historical development of world film from its early years to contemporary periods. The course is organized in accordance with the film movements and development – aesthetic, political, technological, social, cultural and economic. These will be applied to a number of topics. Topics include: Early Cinema, Non-narrative film to narrative film, German expressionism, Film as a tool of Political Propaganda, Film as Artistic Expression, Soviet Montage, European Avant-Garde, Classical Hollywood Cinema, French New Wave, Italian Neo-realism, New Hollywood Cinema, and specially South Asian Cinema. Students will study how to look at film with a critical eye more than as a form for entertainment.
This course introduces students to the fundamental features of cinema as an art form. By examining the basic techniques of cinema it aims to guide students through the overall form and style of a film in the film's larger context, simultaneously exploring the relationships between film history and film styles.
This course offers a comprehensive idea on South Asian art and architecture from the beginning to the 1800 century. Through this course students learn about the patterns of development in the field of art and architecture, painting, sculpture, minor, and major artists and architects of South Asia. Besides, they will get introduced to interpret how social, religious, cultural, political, and economic milieu of South Asia are reflected in South Asian art and architecture.
Culture of the people in Bangladesh has evolved from the various utilitarian and intellectual practices of the inhabitants for thousands of years. Through this course students investigate Bangladesh’s culture in all its spheres, types and traits and tracing their changes and development over time and establish the historical link between the past and present culture. The course helps students to understand some basic questions such as what are the determinant factors that shape the culture of a region, why culture changes, why cultural heritage is important etc.
In addition, the course introduces various methodologies to appreciate cultural heritage based on an innovative integrated perspective deriving both from the human and the natural sciences. Finally this course has a global approach towards planning and community based management of cultural heritage of Bangladesh as well as sustainable cultural heritage tourism.
This course explores the historical development of South Asia (especially Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan) from the 16th century to the present day from regional and national points of view as opposed to colonial and neocolonial ones. This course includes the role of emerging regional states within the Mughal Empire (1526-1858), the British colonial expansion (1757-1947) and the national states after 1947 and 1971 in South Asia and examines processes of state formation in the context of the national question and class struggles. Thematic considerations of nationalism in the 19th and 20th centuries, class structure and economic growth with reference to the agrarian question, formation of a labor force, urbanization, and questions of ideologies and cultural formations have been incorporated in historical outlines.
Introduction to some of the basic philosophical problems and the various approaches to their solutions. The student will be exposed to traditional philosophical systems (both western and eastern) with emphasis on how these systems approach and attempt to solve the problems confronting human existence. This course will take a thematic approach; questions explored may include: What is reality? What is knowledge? Is human nature good, bad, or neutral? Besides this course will increase a student’s critical thinking capacity and enrich their knowledge which can help them to understand their own academic discipline differently and the real world too.
Engineers have a core responsibility to serve the society and work for the betterment of the world. Throughout their careers, they are faced with ethical issues many times at work, and the decisions they take may adversely affect society , or a part of the world. It is often difficult to understand the morally right course of action, and professional and ethical decision making requires more than having an enlightened sense of right and wrong. Engineers must be sensitive to ethical issues for the continuing professional development in their careers. It is, therefore, essential that modern day engineers have a clear understanding of how engineers should interact with society, and how engineering decisions impact society.
The course is designed to give the students a brief knowledge about the history of Bangla literature as starting from Charyapada, Sri Krishna Kirton, Modern period of literature, Kollol Period and Bangladeshi Sahitya It will help them to enrich their knowledge in reading, critical thinking, writing skills in Bangla language and finally they will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of literary analysis. After completion of this course the students will be able to know the historical chronology in Bangla literature, understand the time period and movements. They will be introduced to most of the important poets, novelists and critics. Thus they become able to efficiently analyze literary works and review papers on literary genres.
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Bengali language. His achievements as a writer can only be fully appreciated when viewed in the context of his entire life, as his thoughts and poetics evolved significantly through different phases of his personal and intellectual journey. Through continuous study, tireless experimentation, and deep reflection, Tagore engaged with the major transformations in world literature, culture, civilization, philosophy, and knowledge across the ages.
This course offers students a concise yet enriching exploration of the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore. By studying his literary contributions and philosophical ideas, students will gain a deeper understanding of his legacy and develop into thoughtful individuals with a historically grounded sense of humanism.