BA English

Semester I

Objectives:
1. To build and enrich the communication skills of the students.
2. To develop the receptive skills for effective communication.
3. To equip the students with the theory involved in the process of communication.
4. To acquaint the students with the required skill to speak fluent and good English.
Outcomes:
1. Students will develop the confidence for self-expression.
2. Students will learn how to read, write and speak effectively and efficiently.
3. Students will learn to be creative and also effectively use their presence of mind in real life situation.
4. The course will provide the students with good oratory skill.

Objectives:
1. To acqauint the students on the roots of Classical Literature and its colossal influence on World Literature.
2. To ensure a kaleidoscopic view of Classical Literature myths and beliefs.
3. To enable the learning of Ancient religious practices which is of paramount significance in Classical Literature.
4. To provide adequate knowledge on the great Classical writers and their works.
Outcomes:
1. The students will develop an understanding of the varied concepts,forms and styles of Classical Literature.
2. Students will be enriched with a wide range of knowledge on mythological heroes, Gods and Goddesses.
3. An expanded knowledge on the spiritual and religious aspects of the Ancient Age will be acquired by the students.
4. A spectrum of elevated Classical writing techniques will be instilled in the minds of the students’.

Objectives:
1. To gain knowledge about the historical and cultural background of Indian classical literature.
2. To discover the socio-political and religious impact on the literature.
3. To Study significant works and authors in Indian classical literature, such as the Vedas, Mahabharata, Ramayana, and classical poets like Kalidasa.
4. Understand how the ethical and philosophical ideas presented in classical literature reflect and shape Indian culture and thought.
Outcomes:
1. Students will gain a deep understanding of India’s rich literary heritage and its cultural and historical contexts.
2. Students will develop the ability to critically analyze and interpret classical texts, understanding their themes, symbols, and literary techniques.
3. Students will become familiar with major works and key authors in Indian classical literature, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Mahabharata, Ramayana, and poets like Kalidasa.
4. Students will acquire insights into the philosophical and ethical ideas presented in classical literature and their relevance to contemporary issues.

Semester III

Objectives:
1. To enable learners to appreciate and enjoy a wide range of literary and creative texts and other related cultural forms.
2. To introduce students to the basics of literary criticism and encourage them to interpret, and develop aptitude for critical analysis.
3. To acquaint the students with the different forms of literature in English so they can realize the beauty and communicative power of English.”
4. To activate and reinforce the writing, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation skills of the students.
Outcomes:
1. Students will be familiar with the conventions of diverse textual genres including poetry, non-fiction, novella, and drama
2. They will be able to apply critical frameworks to analyze the linguistic, cultural, and historical background of texts written in English.”
3. The students will be able to appreciate ideas and think critically.

Objectives:
1. To acquaint the students on the origins of American Litarature by focusing on multiple genres- poetry, drama, short narratives, and novels.
2. Identify key ideas, works, and significant cultural and historical events, understand different perspectives and attitudes expressed in different periods and regions of literature.
3. Understand different contexts of different literary periods, to analyze expressions of individuals or communities.
Outcome:
1. Understand the diverse origins of American Literature. Associate early American literary text to their cultural and historical contemporaries.
2. To include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written and visual communication.
3. Understand the social-cultural-ecological-political, historical, religiousnand philosophical contexts of the American spirit in literature including the idea of deocracy, the American Adam, the Myrh of Success, etc.
4. Understand the changing notions of class, gender, ethnicity in a postcolonial, diasporic and neocolonial world order.
5. Evaluate the thoughts, beliefs, customs, struggles, and visions of African American writers.

Objectives:
1. To undestand the concept of “the popular” with reference to literature and the unique context of its emergence; the history and development of the category of “popular literature.”
2. To aquaint students with key genres and texts of “popular” literature and the existing discourse around the same.
3. To elicit in students a reflective attitude towards popular literature; seeing them as texts not for merely entertainment but texts that have the potential to draw out critical discourse.
4. To explore the discursive possibilities of popular literature in the increasingly interdisciplinary space of literary studies.
Outcomes:
1. Understanding the power structures that construct heirarchies and binaries in the literary world and social systems at large.
2. The ability to explore variouos genres of literature and explicate the value of each.
3. The ability to conceive and utilize texts as social documents that reflect its mileiu.
4. The ability to recognize and appreciate the merit of formerly marginalized bodies of literature which includes texts classified under the popular.

Semester V

Objectives:
1. To comprehend romanticism in relation to other concepts, such as classicism.
2. to understand the Romantic Era in English literature in its social, philosophical, intellectual, and literary contexts.
3. To examine and comprehend the primary traits of roamticism.
4. To gain knowledge of the content, language, style, and prosodic features of a few chosen poems through critical analysis and interpretation.
Outcomes:
1. Students can comprehend and evaluate English literature from the Romantic Era.
2. The classic and exemplary poetry and prose of the Roman writers might be appreciated by students.
3. It would support students’ skill development and critical thinking in relation to the Romantic literary texts.
4. The ability to connect Romantic literary texts to other artistic mediums—like painting, for example—will benefit learners.

Objectives:
1. To aquaint the students on the historical and political awareness of 19th century Britain.
2. Explore the portrayal of social issues such as class conflict, gender roles, industrialization, and colonialism in 19th-century literature.
3. Examine how cultural movements such as Romanticism and Victorianism influenced literature and reflected societal changes.
Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-economic-political context of the literature of the period.
2. Understand the conflict between self and society in different literary genres in British Literasture of the period.
3. To enable students to link the changes in the English countryside to changes brought about in similar settings in India.

Objectives:
1. To recognize and explain the importance of gender in literature, and understand how different genders are represented and how these portrayals influence societal perceptions.
2. To examine and appreciate the influence of socio-cultural-economic contexts in defining womanhood and how these contexts shapes female experiences and identity.
3. To link the status of women to social discriminationand social change, understanding the historical and contemporary struggles for women’s rights and equality.
4. To comprehend the complexities of gender roles.
Outcomes:
1. To be able to critically analyze and appreciate the representation of female experiences in literature, recognizing the diverse voices and narratives of women writers.
2. Students will be able to explain the differences between the feminine, the feminist, and the female perspectives, and how these distinctions contribute to literary and cultural discourse.
3. Students will be able to examine literary texts within their socio-cultural-economic contexts, understanding how these factors influence the portrayal of women and their experiences.

Objective:
1. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and ethics advertising and media.
2. Understand the ethical considerations and social responsibilities involved in advertising and media practices.
3. To impart students with the comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Cyber world and social media
Outcomes:
1. Understand the role, evolution, and significance of advertising and media in contemporary society.
2. Learn various creative techniques and concepts to develop compelling advertising campaigns.
3. Understand the process of creating storyboards, newsreport writing
4. Students will understand the role of cyber media and social media of the mediated world

HONOURS FOUNDATION

  • 4.4 ELENG 102 – Poetry, Grammar & Language Skills
  • 4.5 ELENG 202 – Poetry & Applied Language Skills
  • 4.6 ELENG 302 – Drama & Language Skills
  • 4.7 ELENG 402 – Fiction & Applied Language Skills
  • 4.8 ELENG 501 – Literary Criticism
  • 4.9 ELENG 601 American Literature
  • 4.10 ENG(H)103 – History Of English Literature
  • 4.11 ENG(H) 203 – History Of English Language & Literary Terms
  • 4.12 ENG(H)303 – Writing In English From Nagaland
  • 4.13 ENG(H) 403 – Drama & Composition
  • 4.14 ENG(H)502 – Fiction & Language Skills
  • 4.15 ENG(H) 605 – Literary Theory

GENERAL FOUNDATION

  • 4.1 ENG(G)101 – Poetry, Basic English Usage & Language Skills
  • 4.2 ENG(G)201 – Drama, Prose & Language Skills
  • 4.3 ALTE(BA) 301 Poetry, Short Story & Composition

In the 5th & 6th Semester, the students will take one additional compulsory Honours Paper

  • 4.16 ENG(H)503 – Literary Criticism

In the 6th Semester – any one paper from 4.17 – 4.20

  • 4.17 ENG(H)606 – American Literature
  • 4.18 ENG(H)607- Indian Writing in English
  • 4.19 ENG(H)608 – Commonwealth Literature
  • 4.20 ENG(H) 609 – Writing In English From Northeast India

In the 6th Semester – any one paper from 4.21 – 4.22

  • 4.21 ELENG 602 Indian Writing in English
  • 4.22 ELENG 603 Commonwealth Literature: Poetry, Prose & Language Skills
  • 4.23. ELENG 604 Indian Women Writing In English: Poetry, Fiction & Language Skills

Our Bachelor’s Degree in English provides students with an in-depth knowledge of Classical and Modern European and Indian Literature, Postcolonial Literature(s), and Popular Literature. Students will also enjoy reading and analyzing works by authors across the globe and experiencing diverse lives through them.

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