School of Liberal Arts

B.A. English (Hons.)

B.A. English (Hons.)

Course

B.A. English (Hons.)

Duration

4 years

Eligibility

10+2 in any stream

Subject

Literary theory, Narrative and Critical theory, Indian literature, Culture and Literature, Modern World Literature, Media and literature

B.A. English (Hons.)

About the programme

The Department of English, under the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) offers a rich academic environment dedicated to the study of literature, language, and critical theory. Students explore the vast expanse of English literature from historical texts to contemporary global narratives, and from foundational linguistic principles to advanced composition and rhetoric. The department fosters an inclusive, interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to explore the connections between literature and social, cultural, and philosophical questions relevant to today’s world. In addition to academic rigor, the department emphasizes practical skills that are valuable in various fields including education, journalism, publishing and editing, translation and beyond. Through rigorous coursework and extracurricular/co-curricular initiatives, the Department is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped to contribute thoughtfully and effectively to society. Through partnerships with renowned universities worldwide, we offer students opportunities to participate in exchange programs, joint research projects, and international conferences.

Infrastructure and Academic Resources

XIM University offers state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities that support a vibrant and conducive learning environment. Fully air-conditioned classrooms furnished with multimedia setups enable dynamic learning experiences. A rich library, stocked with a diverse collection of literary texts, critical works, journals, and digital resources caters to a wide range of academic and research interests.

Round-the-clock internet access provides seamless connectivity to online resources and global academic networks. A team of highly qualified faculty members brings extensive academic and research expertise, dedicated to guiding students in both traditional and contemporary areas of English studies.

Course Objectives for B.A. English (Hons.) (as per NEP 2020)

The B.A. English (Hons.) is a research and analysis-oriented four-year degree programme. The course aims to create critical thinkers sensitive to the cultural and social changes around them and have the literary training to go deeper into the cause and effect of the vivacious dynamism in the contemporary world. The creativity students develop through their strong writing skills and the variety of genres they closely study makes them proficient for multiple career opportunities as they venture out, armed with the language and critical knowledge of world literature. Besides training in literary theories imperative for the analysis of texts, the programme also gives a deeper understanding of multifarious cultures. It also enables students to imbibe sensitivity, creativity, and aesthetic perspective through language and literature. The study offers students a choice to pursue higher studies in Literature, Linguistics, Creative Writing, and/or Technical Writing apart from the conventional avenues like Civil Services, Managerial Studies, etc.

Pedagogy for B.A. English (Hons.)

The teaching-learning process is designed to be dynamic and student-centric, utilizing various pedagogical techniques to ensure deep engagement with course material. These include:

  • Lectures and Interactive Discussions: To ensure a deep engagement with literary texts and theoretical frameworks, key concepts are introduced through foundational lectures followed by interactive discussions encouraging students to question, analyze, and articulate their thoughts.
  • Experiential Learning and Practical Engagement: Students participate in theatrical performances, film analyses, field visits and experiential learning tours to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Close Reading and Textual Analysis: Through guided reading sessions, students learn to appreciate the subtleties of language, style, and form.
  • Projects and Presentations: Individual and group projects and class presentations help students develop research skills and present their findings academically.
  • Workshops and Seminars: Regular workshops, seminars, and guest lectures introduce students to current research, emerging topics, and professionals in the field.
  • Use of ICT and Digital Tools: Integrating technology in teaching, including multimedia presentations, online learning platforms, and language software, makes the learning process interactive and up-to-date.

Students are encouraged to apply what they have learned in real-life contexts. Recognizing the interconnectedness of literature with other fields, the course integrates perspectives from history, philosophy, sociology, psychology and cultural studies. This interdisciplinary focus allows students to analyze literary texts within broader socio-political and historical contexts.

B.A. English (Hons.) Program Structure

The B.A. (Hons.) English under the FYUGP 2025 model offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to studying English literature, language, and critical theory. Designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the discipline while equipping them with practical skills and a global perspective, the program is structured into majors, minors, multidisciplinary, AECC, SEC, and VAC courses. The program follows a credit-based system where 1 credit equals 15 hours of academic engagement. The key components are as follows:

  1. Majors:
  • Major courses form the core of the curriculum and ensure a deep understanding of key literary movements, genres, and figures, fostering advanced skills in critical reading, interpretation, and writing. There are 25 major courses, thoughtfully distributed over eight semesters ensuring a gradual and in-depth exploration of the discipline.
  • Credits: Each major course carries 4 credits (1 credit = 15 hours of learning), totalling 100 credits over the program duration.
  1. Minors:
  • Minor courses complement the majors, offering specialized knowledge in areas related to English literature like journalism, film studies, psychological theories and gender studies.
  • Credits: Each minor course carries 4 credits, with 8 minor courses contributing 32 credits to the program.
  1. Multidisciplinary Courses:
  • These courses expose students to areas outside their primary field, encouraging a well-rounded academic experience and enhancing their ability to approach literature from broader social, economic, and cultural perspectives.
  • Credits: Each multidisciplinary course carries 4 credits, with 3 courses contributing 12 credits.
  1. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC):
  • AECC courses focus on essential skills such as English Communication and creative writing.
  • Credits: These courses carry 2 credits each, amounting to 8 credits in total over four semesters.

              5. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC):

  • SEC courses focus on developing valuable practical skills in various professional contexts and enhancing employability by building market-relevant competencies like academic writing, translation, and applied linguistics.
  • Credits: SEC courses typically carry 2 or 3 credits each, contributing 9 credits in total across the program.
  1. Value-Added Courses (VAC):
  • VACs emphasize community engagement, universal human values, and digital and technological solutions, fostering a well-rounded education.
  • Credits: These courses carry 2 credits each, with 8 credits dedicated to VACs.
  1. Summer Internships:
  • Internships provide real-world experience in fields related to English literature such as publishing, content creation, media, education, and research, and are included after the fourth or sixth semesters.
  • Credits: Each internship carries 2 credits
  1. Research vs. Non-Research Track (Semesters VII and VIII):
  • In the final year, students choose between a research-oriented track (which includes a 12-credit dissertation in the eighth semester) or a professional skills track (which includes specialized major courses).
  • Credits: Both the tracks (Research/Non-Research) include 20 credits in Semester VII and 12 credits in Semester VIII.

B.A. English (Hons.) Program Structure

The program constitutes 171 credits, strategically allocated, balancing depth and breadth in the study of English literature, while preparing the students for diverse career opportunities.

This credit system follows the standard model where 1 credit equals 15 hours of academic work, making the B.A. English (Honours) a rigorous and well-rounded program.

FYUGP 2025 – B.A. ENGLISH (HONS) WITH MINOR IN MASS COMMUNICATION

SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER I
1
MAJOR -1
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE IN ENGLISH –I (POETRY & DRAMA)
4
2
MAJOR -2
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE IN ENGLISH – II (PROSE & FICTION)
4
3
MINOR -1
LITERATURE AND CINEMA
4
4
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-1
UNDERSTANDING THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
4
5
AEC -1
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION -I
2
6
SEC -1
ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMPOSITION
2
7
VAC -1
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT(NSS/NCC/OTHERS)
2
Total
22
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER II
1
MAJOR -3
RHETORIC, PROSODY, AND COMPOSITION
4
2
MAJOR – 4
INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
4
3
MINOR – 2
ENGLISH FOR JOURNALISM
4
4
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-2
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
4
5
AEC -2
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION -II
2
6
SEC – 2
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
2
7
VAC – 2
UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES
2
Total
22
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER III
1
MAJOR -5
INDIAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE
4
2
MAJOR – 6
BRITISH POETRY AND DRAMA: 14TH TO 17TH CENTURIES
4
3
MINOR – 3
MEDIA AND GENDER STUDIES
4
4
MULTIDISCIPLINARY-3
FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA ANALYSIS
4
5
AEC -3
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
2
6
SEC -3
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION
2
7
VAC – 3
HEALTH & WELLNESS
2
Total
22
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER IV
1
MAJOR – 7
WESTERN CLASSICAL LITERATURE
4
2
MAJOR – 8
BRITISH POETRY AND DRAMA: 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES
4
3
MINOR – 4
CORPORATE ETHICS & PR
4
4
MINOR – 5
ADVERTISEMENT AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
4
5
AEC – 4
CREATIVE WRITING
2
6
SEC – 4
APPLIED LINGUISTICS
3
7
VAC – 4
DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
2
Total
23
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
2
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER V
1
MAJOR – 9
SHAKESPEAREAN PLAYS
4
2
MAJOR -10
BRITISH LITERATURE: 18TH CENTURY
4
3
MAJOR – 11
BRITISH ROMANTIC LITERATURE
4
4
MAJOR – 12
BRITISH LITERTURE:19TH CENTURY
4
5
MAJOR – 13
LITERARY THEORY – I
4
6
MINOR – 6
PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES
4
Total
24
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER VI
1
MAJOR – 14
BRITISH LITERATURE – EARLY 20TH CENTURY
4
2
MAJOR -15
POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE
4
3
MAJOR – 16
MODERN EUROPEAN LITERATURE
4
4
MAJOR – 17
WOMEN’S WRITING
4
5
MAJOR – 18
LITERARY THEORY – II
4
6
MINOR – 7
GENDER AND SOCIETY
4
Total
24
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER-VII (WITH RESEARCH)
1
MAJOR – 19
LITERATURE OF THE INDIAN DIASPORA
4
2
MAJOR – 20
AMERICAN LITERATURE
4
3
MAJOR – 21
AFRICAN LITERATURE
4
4
MAJOR – 22
LITERARY CRITICISM
4
5
MINOR 8
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4
Total
20
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER-VII (WITHOUT RESEARCH)
1
MAJOR – 19
LITERATURE OF THE INDIAN DIASPORA
4
2
MAJOR – 20
AMERICAN LITERATURE
4
3
MAJOR – 21
AFRICAN LITERATURE
4
4
MAJOR – 22
MODERN INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
4
5
MINOR 8
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4
Total
20
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER-VIII (WITH RESEARCH)
1
MAJOR – 23
DISSERTATION
12
Total
12
SL. NO COURSE COURSES TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER-VIII (WITHOUT RESEARCH)
1
MAJOR – 23
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
4
2
MAJOR – 24
TRAVEL WRITING
4
3
MAJOR – 25
GREEN LITERATURE
4
Total
12
Grand Total
171

To complete the B.A. English (Hons) programme, a student must pass all courses across the curriculum. Furthermore, students must complete two internships, gaining real-world experience in professional environments relevant to their specialization. Finally, students who choose a research-oriented track in their final semester must undertake a research project under faculty supervision and submit a dissertation. This combination of coursework, internships, and research ensures graduates are well-prepared for professional practice and further academic pursuits.

Research Seminars and Workshops: Regular seminars and workshops are held to enhance research skills, qualitative research techniques, and writing for publication.

Collaborations and Conferences: Students are encouraged to participate in national and international conferences and collaborate with other institutions on research projects, thereby getting exposure to the global community.

To ensure the highest standards of academic excellence, periodic revisions of the courses are conducted in consultation with students, faculty, the academic committee, and the academic council of the school and university. Courses may be added or removed from the syllabus to align with evolving trends and current requirements, incorporating updates from relevant national and international bodies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Academic Requirements: A Pass in Higher Secondary Exam (12th Grade) with at least 50% marks from any recognized state or central board of examination. Students who are expecting results of the 12th Exam can also apply.

Admission Process:
  1. Application: Fill out the application form online at www.xim.edu.in.
  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview, which can be conducted in person or virtually.
  3. Selection: The final selection will be based on academic performance, interview results, and any relevant creative contributions.
Academic System:

The Department of English follows a semester-based pattern, with the entire program spread over eight semesters. The curriculum includes theoretical and practical courses, ensuring a well-rounded education.

Degree:

XIM University awards a B.A. (Hons) Degree in English to students who complete the program with a minimum of 171 earned credits, meeting the prescribed academic standards. This includes completing all coursework, two internships, a final dissertation (research-oriented track), and adherence to the minimum attendance requirements outlined in the Academic Manual of Policies. The degree is conferred upon qualified students during the university’s Annual Convocation, typically held in March or April.

Hostel and Facilities:

Accommodation: On-campus accommodation is available, with separate hostels for male and female students. The hostels have all the necessary amenities, including Wi-Fi, study rooms, and recreational facilities.

Library: The university library offers a vast collection of books, journals, and online resources in English literature and related fields, with access to international databases and e-journals.

Health and Wellness: The university provides health services, including psychological counselling and wellness programs, to ensure the well-being of all students.

Contact Information:

For more information about the B.A. (Hons) in English program, please visit our website at www.xim.edu.in or contact us via email at [email protected] or [email protected] / [email protected]