Study and practice in the forms of writing necessary for all college writing. Students will also be introduced to library skills.

A practical course designed to acquaint students with the process of public speaking and the basic principles involved in speech preparation and presentation.

A survey of civilizations from the earliest records, examines the great themes of history from antiquity to the present. Emphasis will be placed on Asian civilizations.

A study of selected literary masterpieces from the classical times to the present, with the main focus on Eastern, Western and sacred literature. Themes considered will relate to the development of the human family and the meaning of being human.

The course is offered from time to time. Students are advised to consult the Faculty of Religious Studies on the content of the course on offer.

A study of statistical methodology, tabulation, frequency distribution, probability theory, sampling, parametric, testing of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation.

A survey course on current health issues. The relationship between health and illness is explored, social and cultural issues as they impact on health practices are investigated. A study is made of the principles of human nutrition and the diet essential for optimum health. And strategies for maintaining personal and family health are discussed along with simple remedies for day-to-day health problems.

A study of the development of computer technology and its role in the future of society. An introduction to personal computing including topics such as hardware and software basics, word processing, Debase systems, electronic spreadsheets and Internet skills.

The course is offered from time to time. Students are advised to consult the Faculty of Religious Studies on the content of the course on offer.

A study of Buddhist art and architecture in the Indian sub-continent and Sri Lanka in a historical and functional perspective, embracing the following aspects: monastic residences and their gradual evolution; stūpa as a symbol of religious worship, the Buddha image of the Gandhāra, Mathurā and Amarāvati schools; Buddhist sculpture and painting in the Gupta era; Buddhist art and architecture in South India with special reference to Amarāvatī, Nāgārjunikonda and Jaggeyyapeta; the last phase of Buddhist art in India under Pāla and Sena dynasties; the heavy dependence of Tantrayāna on sculpture