Humanities & Social Sciences

Latin American Literature are a literary texts written by writers belonging to Latin America, the Caribbean and parts of North America. It also includes oral literature. You will also find that this literature is primarily written in Spanish language along with other indigenous languages. The major themes of Latin American Literature are politics and resistance, the construction of reality, civilization and barbarism and the construction of identity. 'El Periquillo Sarniento' by José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi' is the first Latin Americal novel

The eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website of the SIMC Pune, for admission to MA courses, candidates are required to qualify for the basic eligibility criteria and then the entrance examination. However, the institute does offer few seats through management quota but securing a management seat in SIMC typically opens in the fall. Candidates are advised to contact the admission office directly for queries related to direct admission to the MA 

The total hostel fees at SIMC Pune is a combination of several components, such as mess charges, refundable fee, etc. The hostel fees for MA course varies on the basis of accomodation selected by the student. The institute offers single occupancy room, double occupancay and triple sharing rooms. Check out the table mentioned below to know about the amount of hostel fee: 

The highest package offered at SIMC Pune for both MA courses is different, MA (MC) Audio-Visual achieved a better package compared to MA (MC) Journalism. Check out the table below to learn about the highest package:

The total seat intake for the MA course is 120. Additionally, the institute has divided an equal number of seats for both specialisations. Check below SIMC MA specialisation-wise seat intake:

The subjects taught in MA course at SIIMC Pune are related to Journalism and Mass Communication. Check out the below table to know about the subjects offered in MA (MC) Journalism and MA (MC) (Audio-Visual): 

Both of the programme MA in Journalism and MA in Audio Visual courses offered at SIMC Pune are two-year postgraduate degree courses. Check out the main difference between these two specialisations in the mentioned points below: 

• The Journalism course trains students who want to eventually enter news organisations – print, broadcast and online.
• The Audio-Visual course is aimed at students who eventually enter the domain of AV production, direction, writing, camera, editing and other related roles in the television and film sectors.

Yes, you can join Spicer Adventist University BA Hons programme without any entrance exam. As admission to the BA (Hons) course is subject to a valid scores in the last qualifying exam. The university prepares merit lists for admission by considering the BA (Hons) eligibility criteria. The SAU BA (Hons) eligibility criteria are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 40% aggregate from a recognised board or its equivalent Examination certification with 40%.