Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in English
The BA Program in English is driven by its objective to create awareness amongst its students. The syllabi has been specially designed to emphasize literature courses, skill-based courses, and contemporary literary courses.
Overview
The BA Program in English is driven by its objective to create awareness amongst its students. The syllabi has been specially designed to emphasize literature courses, skill-based courses, and contemporary literary courses. The programme offers career related courses like Literary criticism, Linguistics and in the field of Media through courses like – Understanding Poetry and Drama, Understanding Fiction, 19th Century English literature, 20th Century English Literature, Introduction to Linguistics and Stylistics, Indian Diaspora, A World Literature, Womens Writing, Latin American Literature, English Language Teaching, World Literature, Representation of Gender and sexuality. The Department also offers elective courses in Creative Writing, writing for the Media, An Introduction to Mass Media and Film Studies. The program is designed to give first-hand experience in critically analysing a literary works as well as help students imbibe skills to develop creative and quality work in imaginative writing, audio visual or other electronic media and be eloquent speakers.
- Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PO1: Core Concepts, Evolving Forms and Traditions in Literature
Define, recognize and appreciate major literary forms as well as understand the nature, functions and schools of literary criticism and literary theory; appreciate the impact of the major texts and traditions of literature written in English in their social, cultural and historical context.
PO2: Synthetic Thinking, and Analysis of Literature and Culture
Define, recognize and appreciate major literary forms as well as understand the nature, functions and schools of literary criticism and literary theory; appreciate the impact of the major texts and traditions of literature written in English in their social, cultural and historical context.
PO3: Analytical & Ethical Writing and Research
Define, recognize and appreciate major literary forms as well as understand the nature, functions and schools of literary criticism and literary theory; appreciate the impact of the major texts and traditions of literature written in English in their social, cultural and historical context.
PO4: Skills & Life Skills
Define, recognize and appreciate major literary forms as well as understand the nature, functions and schools of literary criticism and literary theory; appreciate the impact of the major texts and traditions of literature written in English in their social, cultural and historical context.
Course Structure
Internship of 4 credits should be completed in Semester IV and V.
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Value Added Course (VAC) | Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Understanding Poetry and Drama (UG- ENG-101) |
Understanding Poetry and Drama (Minor) (UG-ENG-101) Introduction to Poetry and Drama (Minor) (UG-ENG-105) |
ePortfolio (UG-ENG-VAC1) Exploring Indian Literature: Selected Readings (UG-ENG-VAC3) |
Effective English Communication (UG-ENG-AEC1) Academic Writing I (UG- ENG-AEC2) |
Creative Writing for Beginners (UG-ENG-SEC1) Building ePortfolio (UG-ENG-SEC4) |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Value Added Course (VAC) | Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Understanding Fiction (UG-ENG-102) |
Understanding Fiction (Minor) (UG-ENG-102) Introduction to Fiction (Minor) (UG-ENG-106) |
Literature and Environment (UG-ENG-VAC4) |
Academic Writing I (UG- ENG-AEC2) Academic Writing II (UG-ENG-AEC3) |
Writing for the Media I (UG- ENG-SEC2) Creative Writing Skills I (UG-ENG- SEC5) |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational | Value Added Course (VAC) | Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Introduction to Linguistics I (2Credits) (UG-ENG-201) Contemporary Indian English Literature (UG- ENG-203) Creative Writing I (2 Credits) (UG- ENG-202) OR Media Writing I (2 Credits) (UG-ENG-212) |
Contemporary Indian English Literature (Minor) (UG- ENG-203) History of English Literature (5th to 18th Century) (Minor) (UG- ENG-211) Exploring Literature (Minor) (UG- ENG-214) |
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Writing for the Media II (UG- ENG-SEC3) Creative Writing Skills II (UG-ENG- SEC6) |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
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Introduction to Linguistics II (2Credits) (UG- ENG-204) Creative Writing II (2 Credits) (UG- ENG-205) OR Media Writing II (2 credits) (UG-ENG-213) Literary Criticism (UG-ENG-215) Visual Literature (UG- ENG-216) Literature of Indian Diaspora (UG-ENG-206) |
Craft of Creative Writing (UG-ENG-VOC3) |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
Goan Literature and Culture (UG-ENG-301) New Literatures in English (UG- ENG-307) American Literature of the Twentieth Century (UG-ENG-308) |
Film Studies (UG-ENG-VOC1) |
| Major Core | Minor/ Vocational |
|---|---|
|
Modern Indian Literature in Translation (UG-ENG-305) Women’s Writing in India (UG-ENG-306) Introduction to World Literature (UG- ENG-302) Project Course (UG-ENG-PRJ) |
English Language and Literature Teaching (UG- ENG-VOC2) |
Career Opportunities
- Advertising Copywriter / Brand story teller
- Journalist / Feature Writer
- Digital Content Creator
- Podcast Producer / Scriptwriter
- Social Media Strategist
- Content Creator
- Media Researcher
- Public Relations (PR) Executive
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Screenwriter
- Script Doctor / Script Editor
- Film Critic
- Film Festival Curator
- OTT Content Development Executive
- Video Essayist / Film Analyst
- Author / Novelist
- Poet / Short Story Writer
- Book Editor
- Literary Agent
- Publishing Consultant
- Literary Magazine Editor
- Copywriter / Content Writer
- School Teacher (English)
- College / University Professor
- Research Scholar
- Curriculum Designer
- Academic Editor
- Language Trainer
- Cultural Critic
- Comics Scholar / Graphic Narrative Researcher
- Museum or Cultural Curator
- Cultural Policy Researcher
- NGO Researcher (Gender / culture studies)
- Translator (especially for world literature)
