Course

B.A .-English

Duration

3 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

Career Opportunities in the field – Journalist, Editorial Assistant, Content Writer, Creative Writer, Public Relations Specialist, Advertising Assistant, Teacher, Copywriter, Print Media Columnist.

About the programme:

The major goal of the programme as a part of liberal arts education is to develop strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in the discipline of English. The course is designed to provide the students with a basic knowledge of the study of literary forms and genres and theories of textual analysis. The course builds capabilities around the artistry and utility of the English language for channelizing skills of creative writing as well as interpretive and aesthetic sensitivity. The course strives to develop critical faculties, necessary in an academic environment, on the job, and in a globalized world.

In studying English as a discipline, the course aims to give students a solid understanding of literature from the origin to the present. The curriculum considers the language’s global reach and the richness and range of all of its literary forms, particularly in the postcolonial world. The development of learners’ linguistic abilities is given considerable attention. Through the study of English literature, students will be able to read, interpret, and evaluate literary works. The eclectic mix of literary grounding and skill based pedagogy provides students with a firm understanding of the defining characteristics of literature, as well as the element of subjectivity that is inherent in the concept itself. They learn to recognize and understand how writers use English to produce a variety of effects as a result of their study. The syllabus also encourages students to investigate larger, more universal issues through literature, allowing them to have a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

This programme plans to acquaint students to the discipline of English, give them the crucial coverage to develop an interest in the stream and facilitate them to choose one of the specialized areas for further studies and career building opportunities.

Students are offered an in-depth orientation to English literary studies. The focus is to develop fundamental skills and critical practices required in understanding textuality and the canon; to negotiate concepts, ideas and critical approaches to literature; and to master the ability for close reading and critical thinking that associates form with content. The skill-based learning and experiential learning fabricates a combined effect to enable them chalk out a career in academia, mass media and communication, journalism, publishing and creative arts. The objective of this program is not only to enable students to design and undertake individual research but also creates passion to engage in life-long learning through the development of intellectual flexibility, literary sensibility and creativity.

Programme Outcomes:

Assessment Pattern:

As detailed in the University student handbook

Course Structure

SEMESTER WISE PAPER DISTRIBUTION

SEMESTER	SUBJECT
SEMESTER I	British Poetry & Drama : (14th -17th C)
	British Poetry & Drama :(17th & 18th C)
	GE-I*
	AECC-I

SEMESTER	SUBJECT
SEMESTER II	Shakespeare
	British literature : (18th C)
	GE-II*
	AECC-II

SEMESTER	SUBJECT
SEMESTER III	British Romantic Literature
	British Literature:(19th C)
	British Literature ( Early 20th C)
	GE-III*
	SEC-I*

SEMESTER	SUBJECT
SEMESTER IV	American Literature
	African American Literature
	Modern European drama
	GE-IV*
	SEC-II*

SEMESTER	SUBJECT
SEMESTER V	Women’s writing
	Indian writing in English
	DSE –I *
	DSE-II *

SEMESTER	SUBJECT
SEMESTER VI	Post-colonial Literature
	Popular Literature
	DSE-III*
	DSE-IV*
	OR
	Research Methodology
	Dissertation

Syllabus Outline

CORE COURSES
Eng-CC-01 : British Poetry & Drama (14 Th-17th C)
Eng-CC-02 : British Poetry & Drama (17th-18th C)
Eng-CC-03 : Shakespeare
Eng-CC-04 : British Literature (18th C)
Eng-CC-05 : British Romantic Literature
Eng-CC-06 : British Literature (19th C)
Eng-CC-07 : British Literature (Early 20th Century)
Eng-CC-08 : American Literature
Eng-CC-09 : African American Literature
Eng-CC-10 : Modern European Drama
Eng-CC-11 : Women’s Writing
Eng-CC-12 : Indian Writing in English
Eng-CC-13 : Postcolonial Literature
Eng-CC-14 : Popular Literature

DSE: DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE
SEMESTER IV : Students to Choose	DSE-1 : Terms and Forms of Literature
	DSE-2 : Indian Classical Literature
	DSE-3 : European Classical Literature
	DSE-4 : Modern Indian Writing in English Translation
	DSE-5 : Literary Theory
	DSE-6 : Literary Criticism
SEMESTER VI: Students to Choose	DSE-7 : Partition Literature
	DSE-8 : Literature of Indian Diaspora
	DSE-9 : History of Literary Criticism
	DSE-10 : Science Fiction and Detective Literature
	DSE-11 : Letters of Legends (Life Writings)
	OR
	DSE-3RD Paper : Research Methodology
	DSE-4TH Paper : Dissertation

GE: GENERIC ELECTIVE:
GE-1 : Academic Writing and Composition
GE-2 : Communication and Mass Media
GE-3 : Human Rights and Gender Studies
GE-4 : Women Movements and Empowerment
GE-5 : Indian Culture and Nationalism
GE-6 : language and linguistics
GE-7 : Digital literacy

AEC - Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
1. Environmental Study [EVS]
2. English/MIL Communication

SEC – Skill Enhancement Courses
1. Creative Writing
2. Business communication
3. Translation studies
4. Content Writing and Blogging.
5. Soft skills

B.A . – English (Hons.)