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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Literature

ID: BEG24H
8 Semesters (4 yrs)
Min Qualification : +2 or equivalent

The Four-Year BA English programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that merges literary studies with practical and interdisciplinary knowledge. Core courses include Introduction to Literature, Mass Communication, and Literary Genres, providing a strong foundation in literary analysis. Specialised courses like Shakespeare Studies, Postcolonial Literatures, and Comparative Literature deepen literary understanding. Interdisciplinary courses such as Historical Tourism, Machine Learning, and Digital Marketing broaden the perspectives of learners. Practical skills are honed through Legal and Financial Literacy, Data Analytics, Python for All, and Information Security. The curriculum emphasises ethical and social awareness with courses on Social Ethics, Mahatma Gandhi, and Technology and Society. Advanced training in News Reporting, Editing, and English for Professional Communication prepares learners for diverse career paths. Foundational skills in research, writing, and competitive exams, along with Value Added Courses on Indian Knowledge System and Environmental Studies, ensure graduates are well-rounded, versatile, and ready for both academic and professional success.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the learner is expected to:

1. Have a grounding in English Language and Literature, including its history, movements, and theoretical formulations.

2. Have enhanced communication skills, enabling productive use in various social contexts.

3. Develop a critical approach to ideas and concepts, fostering an independent perspective on social issues.

4. Have sharpened interpretative skills, leading to a more enriching experience in the reading and analysis of literature.

5. Be equipped to pursue higher studies in related fields.

6. Be better positioned for diverse career opportunities.

7. Have imbibed humane and ethical values, contributing to their development as responsible citizens.

8. Have acquired interdisciplinary knowledge that integrates broader perspectives from fields such as history, technology, and criminology.

9. Be proficient in modern skills, including digital marketing, data analytics, and information security, enhancing their adaptability in the digital age.

10. Be equipped for cultural diversity, informed by the study of regional and postcolonial literatures.

11. Possess practical knowledge in areas like legal literacy and financial literacy, preparing them for real-world applications.

12. Have an advanced understanding in specialised literary studies.

13. Be capable of applying practical skills in news reporting, foundational research, and competitive exam preparation.

14. Have an awareness of environmental issues and the impact of technology on society, promoting sustainable and ethical practices.

Semester	Course type	Name of the course	Credit
S1	Major Discipline Core Course	Introduction to Literature	6
	Minor Discipline Course	Introduction to Mass Communication	6
	Ability Enhancement Course	English For Communication	4
	Multi-Disciplinary Course (Learners can choose any one)	Historical Tourism	4
		Computer System and Internet Technologies	4
		Legal Literacy	4
S2	Major Discipline Core Course	Introduction to Literary Genres I: Poetry & Drama	6
	Minor Discipline Course	History of Britain I	6
	Ability Enhancement Course	Reading And Writing English	4
	Multi-Disciplinary Course (Learners can choose any one)	Criminology	4
		Machine learning for all	4
		Digital Marketing	4
S3	Major Discipline Core Course	Introduction to Literary Genres II: Prose & Fiction	6
	Ability Enhancement Course (MIL) (Learners can choose any one. The same language should be chosen for MIL- II)	Rozmara Hindi	4
		Vyavaharika Samskrutham	4
		Communication In Arabic	4
		Prayogika Malayalam	4
	Value Added Course (Learners can choose any one)	Financial Literacy	2
		Technology & Society	2
		Mahatma Gandhi	2
		Development & Democracy	2
	Skill Enhancement Course (Learners can choose any one)	Data Analytics	4
		Python for All	4
		Humanism and Logic	4
		MOOC	4
	Multi-Disciplinary Course (Learners can choose any one)	Information Security	4
		Social ethics	4
		Banking and Insurance	4
S4	Major Discipline Core Course	English Critical Tradition from Aristotle to FR	6
	Major Discipline Specific Elective (Learners can choose any one)	Regional Literatures in Translation	6
		Comparative Literature	6
	Ability Enhancement Course (MIL II) (Learners can choose any one. The same language should be chosen for MIL- II)	Hindi Gadya Sahitya Aur Samrachana	4
		Gadyam Natakam Cha	4
		Functional Arabic	4
		or 4. Malayalasahithyam: Kavita- Kadha- Upanyasam-Novel	4
	Value Added Course	Indian Knowledge System	2
	Value Added Course	Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development	2
	Skill Enhancement Course (Learners can choose any one)	English for Business and Professional Communication	4
	Skill Enhancement Course (Learners can choose any one)	MOOC	4
S5	Major Discipline Core Course	English Language and Linguistics	6
	Major Discipline Core Course	English Literature from 1900-1945	6
	Major Discipline Specific Elective (Learners can choose any one)	European Fiction	6
		American Literature	6
	Minor Discipline Course	History of Britain I	6
S6	Major Discipline Core Course	Indian Writing in English	6
	Major Discipline Core Course	English Literature from 1946 to the Present	6
	Major Discipline Specific Elective (Learners can choose any one)	Literature and the Contemporary World	6
		Postcolonial Literature	6
	Minor Discipline Course	News Reporting and Editing	6
S7	Advanced Discipline Specific Course	Literary Theory	6
	Advanced Discipline Specific Course	Shakespeare Studies	6
	Internship or Project	IC/PROJ	6
	Foundational Skills for Research & Writing	Foundation Skills for Research and Writing	4
S8	Advanced Discipline Specific Course	Cultural Studies	6
	Research Methods / Discipline Specific Course (Learners can choose any one)	English for Academic Purposes	4
		English Language Teaching	4
	Additional Major Discipline Specific Course	English for Proficiency in Competitive Examinations	6
	Additional Major Discipline Specific Course	Literature and the Environment	6

Fee Components	Fee Amount
Fees for first semester (S1)
Admission fee	350
Affiliation fee	350
Matriculation fee	120
Eligibility fee	250
Identity Card Fee	100
Arts & Sports Activities Fees	200
Student Welfare Fund	300
Tuition fee
1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	1900
2. Assignment fee	160
3. Counselling Fee	800
TOTAL	4,530
Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S6)
Tuition fee
Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	1900
b) Assignment fee	160
c) Counselling Fee	800
TOTAL	2,860