English language studies have been a vital part of our education system, and its significance has only grown over time. With the increasing demand for proficient English litterateurs, speakers and writers, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in English can be an excellent choice for students who have completed their higher secondary education. This course helps students improve their linguistic abilities and equips them with critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. BA with English is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the English Literature and its cultural contexts. The study of English Literature has always been a fascinating journey, offering insights into human experiences, cultures, and histories. A degree course in English presents a unique blend of theoretical and practical knowledge that empowers students to embark on a fulfilling journey of self-discovery and professional growth. Thescope of graduating with English is vast, and its impact can be transformative, making it an ideal choice for anyone passionate about English Literature and language..
English Literature as a disciplineinvolves the study of English texts critically along with English composition and English language arts.
Month | Weeks | Book/Unit/Topic | Teaching Method/Resources | Student Activities |
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July | 03 |
Book: Life Unfolded Essay: At the Himalayas |
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Students are involved in listening, speaking, reading & writing. |
August | 04 |
Book: Life Unfolded Story: The Parrot in the Cage Book: The Blossoming Mind Poem: The Man He Killed |
Methods employed in teaching prose, as listed above, are employed. The students are also provided the following:
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September | 04 |
Book: The Blossoming Mind Poems: Ozymandias, Lines Written in Early Spring Book: Life Unfolded Story: The Dinner for the Boss |
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October | 03 |
Book: Life Unfolded Essay: The Value of Silence Grammar: Articles, Prepositions Collecting Assignments |
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November | 04 |
Book: The Blossoming Mind Poem: Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind Grammar: Verb Forms and Tenses, Phrasal Verbs |
Interactive lectures and practical exercises | Students practice exercises in class and as homework. |
December | 04 | Revision and Minor Tests | Previous question papers are shared with the students to familiarize the students with the examination pattern | |
February | 3 weeks |
Book: The Blossoming Mind Poem: The Good Morrow, Phrasal Verbs |
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March | 2 weeks | Revision | Students are encouraged to revise their syllabi and bring forward their problems |
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Unit II: Sufi and Bhakti Traditions |
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August | 04 |
Unit II Continued
Unit III: Language Politics: Hindi and Urdu |
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September | 04 | Unit III Continued | ||
October | 03 | Unit IV: |
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November | 04 | Unit V: |
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December | 04 | Unit VI: |
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February | 03 | Unit VII: |
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March | 02 | Unit VIII & IX: |
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September | 04 |
Book:
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October | 03 |
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November | 04 |
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Revision for Annual Exams |
Month | Weeks | Book/Unit | Teaching Method | Student Activities |
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July | 04 |
1. Syllabus 2. Introduction of Pattern of Testing 3. Diary Writing |
1. Sharing syllabus PDF 2. Writing practice 3. Discussion 4. Exercises 5. Use of ICT |
Assignment |
August | 04 |
Letter Writing 1. Formal 2. Informal |
1. Writing practice 2. Discussion 3. Exercises |
Assignment |
September | 04 |
Report Writing
1. Newspaper Report 2. Article for Magazines |
1. Writing practice 2. Discussion 3. Exercises |
Assignment Collecting cuttings of articles/reports from newspapers and magazines |
October | 03 | CV and Resume Writing |
1. Writing practice 2. Discussion 3. Exercises 4. Use of ICT |
Assignment |
November | 04 | Notice Writing |
1. Writing practice 2. Discussion 3. Exercises |
Assignment |
December | 04 |
1. Paragraph Writing 2. Revision 3. Minor Test |
1. Writing practice 2. Discussion 3. Exercises 4. Use of ICT 5. Sharing previous question papers |
Assignment |
February | 03 |
1. Summary and Notemaking 2. Interview |
1. Writing practice 2. Discussion 3. Exercises 4. Use of ICT |
Assignment |
March | 02 | Revision |
Month | Week | Topic | Teaching Method | Student Activity |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1-4 | Ozymandias, Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, Dinner for the Boss, Revision Tests | Reading method, Interactive method | Discussion |
September | 1-4 | Good Morrow, At the Himalayas, The Reddening Tree, Revision | Reading method, Interactive method | Discussion |
October | 1-4 | Parrot in the Cage, Articles, Revision | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion and Practical Exercises |
November | 2-4 | Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs, Lines Written in Early Spring | Participated method, Reading method | Practical exercises and Discussion |
December | 1-2 | The Value of Silence, The Man He Killed | Interactive method, Reading method | Discussion |
February | 2-4 | Verb Forms, Remedial Classes | Participated method, Interactive method, Presentation method | Practical exercises, Discussion and Debates |
March | 1 | Revision | Interactive method | Discussion and Practical Exercises |
July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1-4 | Unit 1: Deliverance, Joothan, Kallu, Bosom Friend | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion |
September | 1-4 | Unit 2: Girl, A Prayer For My Daughter, Yellow Fish, Reincarnation of Captain Cook | Reading method, Interactive method | Discussion |
October | 1-4 | Unit 3: Blackout, Telephone Conversation, Harlem and Still I Rise, Revision Tests | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion |
November | 2-4 | Unit 4: The Dog of Tetwal, General Your Tank, A Chronicle of the Peacocks, Revision | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion and Debate |
December | 1-2 | Unit 5: Toys, At the Lahore Karhai, Indian Movie New Jersey | Reading method, Interactive method | Discussion and Assignments |
February | 2-4 | Unit 5: The Brand Expands, Remedial Classes | Reading method, Interactive method, Presentation method | Discussion and Brainstorming |
March | 1 | Revision | Presentation method, Interactive method | Brainstorming Session and Presentations |
Month | Week | Topic | Teaching Method | Student Activity |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1-4 | Unit 1: Deliverance, Joothan, Kallu, Bosom Friend | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion |
September | 1-4 | Unit 2: Girl, A Prayer For My Daughter, Yellow Fish, Reincarnation of Captain Cook | Reading method, Interactive method | Discussion |
October | 1-4 | Unit 3: Blackout, Telephone Conversation, Harlem and Still I Rise, Revision Tests | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion |
November | 2-4 | Unit 4: The Dog of Tetwal, General Your Tank Is a Powerful Vehicle, A Chronicle of the Peacocks | Reading method, Participated method | Discussion and Debate |
December | 1-2 | Unit 5: Toys, At the Lahore Karhai, Indian Movie New Jersey | Reading method, Interactive method | Discussion and Assignments |
February | 2-4 | Unit 5: The Brand Expands, Remedial Classes | Reading method, Interactive method, Presentation method | Discussion, Brainstorming Session |
March | 1 | Revision | Presentation method, Interactive Method | Brainstorming Session and Presentations |
Month | Week | Topic | Teaching Method | Student Activity |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1 | Diary Writing | Interactive method | Interactive Discussion |
2 | Practice Session | Presentation method | Interactive Discussion | |
3 | Note Making and Summarizing | Interactive method | Interactive Discussion | |
4 | Revision Tests | Presentation method | Interactive Discussion | |
September | 1 | Formal Letter Writing | Participated method | Writing Assignments |
2 | Informal Letter Writing | Interactive method | Writing Assignments | |
3 | Query Session | Participated method | Writing Assignments | |
4 | Revision Tests | Interactive method | Writing Assignments | |
October | 1 | Paragraph Writing | Interactive method | Classroom Discussion |
2 | CV / Resume | Presentation method | Classroom Discussion | |
3 | Discussion and Brainstorming | Interactive method | Classroom Discussion | |
4 | Tests | Presentation method | Classroom Discussion | |
November | 2 | Report Writing | Interactive method | Peer Teaching |
3 | Interview | Participated method | Peer Teaching | |
4 | Revision | Interactive method | Peer Teaching | |
December | 1 | Notice Writing | Interactive method | Classroom Discussion |
2 | Preparation for Mid Term | Presentation method | Classroom Discussion | |
February | 2 | Feature Article | Interactive method | Interactive Discussion |
3 | Remedial Classes | Participated method | Interactive Discussion | |
4 | Remedial Classes | Interactive method | Interactive Discussion | |
March | 1 | Revision | Participated method | Group Work |
Month | Week | Topic | Teaching Method | Student Activity |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1 | The Power of Prayer | Reading and Participated method | Classroom Discussion |
2 | Vivekananda: The Great Journey to the West | Reading and Participated method | Classroom Discussion | |
3 | More than 100 Millions Women are Missing | Reading and Participated method | Classroom Discussion | |
4 | On the Ignorance of the Learned | Reading and Participated method | Classroom Discussion | |
September | 1 | A Psalm of Life | Reading and Participated method | Interactive Discussion |
2 | Animals | Reading and Participated method | Interactive Discussion | |
3 | When I am Dead My Dearest | Reading and Participated method | Interactive Discussion | |
4 | If | Reading and Participated method | Interactive Discussion | |
October | 1 | Simply Living | Reading and Interactive method | Assignments |
2 | The Lake Isle of Innisfree | Reading and Interactive method | Assignments | |
3 | The Olive Tree | Reading and Interactive method | Assignments | |
4 | Refugee Mother and Child | Reading and Interactive method | Assignments | |
November | 2 | One Word Substitution | Interactive and Participated method | Practical Exercises |
3 | Words Used as Nouns and Verbs | Interactive and Participated method | Practical Exercises | |
4 | Transformation, Interchange of Degree | Interactive and Participated method | Practical Exercises | |
December | 1 | Homonyms | Reading and Participated method | Practical Exercises |
2 | Climate Change and Human Strategy | Reading and Participated method | Classroom Discussion | |
February | 2 | Towards Creating a Poverty Free World | Reading and Interactive method | Interactive Discussion |
3 | Remedial Classes | Reading and Interactive method | Interactive Discussion | |
4 | Remedial Classes | Reading and Interactive method | Interactive Discussion | |
March | 1 | Revision | Presentation method | Presentations |
Month | Week | Topic | Teaching Method | Student Activity |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1 | Windy Night | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion |
2 | Before Dying | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion | |
3 | I Shall Return to This Bengal | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion | |
4 | Forward March | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion | |
September | 1 | From Some People Laugh Some People Cry | Reading and Interactive Method | Interactive Discussion |
2 | The Void | Reading and Interactive Method | Interactive Discussion | |
3 | So Very Far | Reading and Interactive Method | Interactive Discussion | |
4 | Enterprise | Reading and Interactive Method | Interactive Discussion | |
October | 1 | Night of the Scorpion and Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion |
2 | Hunger and Dhauli | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion | |
3 | Grandfather and A Country | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion | |
4 | The Holy Panchayat and The Card Sharper's Daughter | Reading and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion | |
November | 2 | Toba Tek Singh | Reading and Participated Method | Assignments |
3 | Squirrel | Reading and Participated Method | Assignments | |
4 | The Sacred Duty | Reading and Participated Method | Assignments | |
December | 1 | Joothan | Reading and Presentation Method | Interactive Discussion |
2 | Joothan | Reading and Presentation Method | Interactive Discussion | |
February | 2 | Silence: The Court is in Session | Reading and Presentation Method | Role Playing |
3 | Remedial Classes | Reading and Presentation Method | Role Playing | |
4 | Remedial Classes | Reading and Presentation Method | Role Playing | |
March | 1 | Revision | Participated Method | Classroom Discussion |
Month | Week | Topic | Teaching Method | Student Activity |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1-3 | Unit 1: Introduction to Translation | Reading and Interactive Method | Classroom Discussion |
4 | Unit 2: Approaches to Translation | Reading and Interactive Method | Classroom Discussion | |
September | 1-2 | Unit 2: (remaining topics) | Reading and Participated Method | Assignments |
3-4 | Unit 3: Methods of Translation | Reading and Participated Method | Assignments | |
October | 1 | Unit 3: Methods of Translation | Reading and Interactive Method | Interactive Discussion |
2-4 | Unit 4: Problems of Translation | Reading and Interactive Method | Interactive Discussion | |
November | 2-4 | Unit 5: Translation in India | Reading and Participated Method | Interactive Discussion |
December | 1-2 | Unit 6: Passages for Translation and Class Tests | Participated and Presentation Method | Hands-on Activities |
February | 2 | Classroom Activity / Revision | Participated and Presentation Method | Peer Teaching |
3 | Remedial Classes | Participated and Presentation Method | Peer Teaching | |
4 | Remedial Classes | Participated and Presentation Method | Peer Teaching | |
March | 1 | Revision | Interactive Method | Interactive Session |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1-4 | Unit 1: Language Skills | Interactive and Participated Method | Peer Teaching |
September | 1-4 | Unit 2: Technical Writing | Interactive and Participated Method | Technology Integration |
October | 1-4 | Unit 3: Writing Skills | Interactive and Participated Method | Classroom Discussion |
November | 2-4 | Unit 4: Data Analysis | Interactive and Presentation Method | Group Work |
December | 1 | Classroom Activity | Presentation and Participated Method | Presentations |
2 | Presentations | Presentation and Participated Method | Presentations | |
February | 2 | Revision | Presentation and Interactive Method | Presentations |
3 | Remedial Classes | Presentation and Interactive Method | Presentations | |
4 | Remedial Classes | Presentation and Interactive Method | Presentations | |
March | 1 | Revision | Participated Method | Interactive Discussion |
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July | 4 | Counselling and Orientation | ||
August | 1-4 | Types of Academic Writing | Reading and Interactive Method | Classroom Discussion |
September | 1-4 | Features and Conventions of Academic Writing | Reading and Interactive Method | Writing Assignments |
October | 1-4 | Process of Academic Writing | Reading and Interactive Method | Classroom Discussion |
November | 2-4 | Critical Thinking | Reading and Participated Method | Interactive Discussion |
December | 1 | Classroom Activity | Presentation and Participated Method | Presentation and Peer Teaching |
2 | Presentations | Presentation and Participated Method | Presentation and Peer Teaching | |
February | 2 | Paragraph Writing | Interactive and Participated Method | Interactive Discussion |
3 | Remedial Classes | Interactive and Participated Method | Interactive Discussion | |
4 | Remedial Classes | Interactive and Participated Method | Interactive Discussion | |
March | 1 | Revision | Presentation Method | Presentations |
Name of the Course | Objectives | Course Outcome |
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UG English Academic Curriculum |
Developing intellectual, personal and professional abilities through effective communicative skills; ensuring high standard of behavioural attitude through literary subjects and shaping the students socially responsible citizens. ➢ To enhance employability of the students by developing their linguistic competence and communicative skills Programme Specific Outcome ➢ On successful completion of the programme, the students will be accurate both in oral and written communication as they will be strong in Grammar and its usage. ➢ They can express a thorough command of English and its linguistic Structures. ➢ They can apply critical frameworks to analyze the linguistic, cultural and historical background of texts written in English. ➢ They will be familiar with the conventions of diverse textual genres including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, academic and technical writing, creative writing etc. |
Developing intellectual, personal and professional abilities through effective communicative skills; ensuring high standard of behavioural attitude through literary subjects and shaping the students socially responsible citizens. ➢ To enhance employability of the students by developing their linguistic competence and communicative skills ➢ On successful completion of the Programme, the students will be accurate both in oral and written communication as they will be strong in Grammar and its usage. ➢ They can express a thorough command of English and its linguistic Structures. ➢ They can apply critical frameworks to analyze the linguistic, cultural and historical background of texts written in English. ➢ They will be familiar with the conventions of diverse textual genres including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, book reviews, creative writing etc. ➢ To expose students to the best examples of prose and poetry in English so that they realize the beauty and communicative power of English. ➢ To develop the ability to appreciate ideas and think critically ➢ To acquaint them with minor forms of literature in English and help them to appreciate the creative use of language in literature. ➢ To introduce them to the basics of phonology of English so that they can pronounce better and speak English correctly. ➢ To expose students to the best examples of literature in English and to contribute to their emotional quotient as well as independent thinking and to instill universal human values through the best pieces of literature in English. ➢ To revise and reinforce the learning of some important areas of grammar for better linguistic competence. ➢ To introduce Drama as a major form of literature and to acquaint and familiarize the students with the minor forms, the elements, and the types of Drama. ➢ To encourage students to make a detailed study of a few sample masterpieces of English Drama from different parts of the world in order to develop an interest among the students to appreciate and analyze drama independently. ➢ To acquaint students with the terminology in poetry criticism. ➢ To encourage students to make a detailed study of a few sample masterpieces of English poetry. ➢ To enhance students' awareness in the aesthetics of poetry and to empower them to read, appreciate, and critically evaluate poetry independently. ➢ To familiarize students with the various components of language and to develop the overall linguistic competence of the students. ➢ To introduce students to some advanced areas of language study and prepare them to go for detailed study and understanding of language. ➢ To enable students to become competent users of English in real life situations. ➢ To expose students to varied cultural experiences through literature. ➢ To contribute to their overall personality development by improving their communicative and soft skills. ➢ To introduce students to the basics of the novel as a literary form. ➢ To make students aware of different types and aspects of novel. ➢ To expose students to some of the best examples of the novel. ➢ To introduce students to the basics of literary criticism. ➢ To make them familiar with the significant critical approaches and terms. ➢ To encourage students to interpret literary works and to develop aptitude for critical analysis. ➢ To expose students to some of the best samples of Indian English Poetry and to make them understand creative uses of language in Indian English Poetry. ➢ To make the students see how Indian English poetry expresses the ethos and culture of India. |
NAME OF COURSE | OBJECTIVES | COURSE OUTCOMES |
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ENG CE 101 (Compulsory English) | It aims to enhance student's competence in reading, writing and speaking. | Students will gain skill in grammar rules and enhance vocabulary through reading and writing skills. |
ENG DSC 102 (English Literature 1) | Students will be able to appreciate literary texts and develop awareness of diverse cultural perspectives. | Students are able to analyze various texts and develop critical thinking skills. |
ENG AECC 104 (Writing Skills) | To refine language and composition skills. | Students develop writing skills such as paragraph organization, are able to write clear and concise essays, letters. |
ENG CE 201 (Compulsory English) | Enhance oral and written skills for effective communication. | Along with enhanced vocabulary, they are able to gain proficiency in grammar rules and develop critical thinking through the texts they read. |
ENG DSC 203 (Literary Cross Currents) | Explore different forms of creative expressions like poetry, stories and drama. | Develop comprehensive understanding through close reading of texts. Are able to interpret texts and analyze its themes, symbols, and motifs. |
ENG SEC 205 (Translation Studies and Principles of Translation) | To help students interpret texts both in written and oral languages and a comprehensive knowledge of linguistic approaches. | Students are competent to translate texts, understand different cultures by interpretation of texts in other languages. |
ENG SEC 301 (Technical Writing) | To critically analyze data through research and incorporate it into a comprehensive written format for a clear understanding of resources. | Students get a clear understanding of resources and a way to interpret and present them in simple ways. |
ENG DSC 304 (Academic Writing and Composition) | To teach students how to express their views and research effectively through a formal expression. | Students are able to present their opinions and knowledge gained through research. |
Year | DSC Name & Code | DSE Name & Code | SEC Name & Code | GE Name & Code |
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BA/B.Sc./B.Com.-I |
1. DSC 1 A - English Literature-1 (ENG DSC 102) 2. DSC 1 B - English Literature-2 (ENG DSC 103) 3. English-1 Core English (Compulsory) (ENG CE 101) 4. AECC-2 Writing Skills (ENG AECC 104) |
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BA/B.Sc./B.Com.-II |
1. DSC 1C - British Literature (ENG DSC 202) 2. DSC 1D - Literary Cross Currents 3. English-2 Core English (Compulsory) (ENG CE 201) |
1. AEEC/SEC-1 - Creative Writing, Book and Media Reviews (ENG AEEC/SEC 204) 2. AEEC/SEC-2 - Translation Studies and Principles of Translation (ENG AEEC/SEC 205) |
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BA/B.Sc./B.Com.-III |
1. DSE 1A - Soft Skills (ENG DSE 303) 2. DSE 1B - Academic Writing and Composition (ENG DSE 304) |
1. AEEC/SEC-3 - Technical Writing (ENG AEEC/SEC 301) 2. AEEC/SEC-4 - Business Communication (ENG AEEC/SEC 302) |
1. GE-1 - Literature from Himachal (ENG GE 305) 2. GE-2 - Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment (ENG GE 306) |
Year | DSC Name and Code | DSE Name and Code | SEC Name and Code | GE Name and Code | Compulsory/AECC with Codes |
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BA 1 |
ENG DSC 102 - English Literature 1 ENG DSC 103 - English 2 |
ENG CE 101 - Compulsory English ENG AECC 104 - Writing Skills |
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BA 2 |
ENG DSC 202 - British Literature ENG DSC 203 - Literary Cross Currents |
ENG SEC 204 - Creative Writing, Book and Media Reviews ENG SEC 205 - Translation Studies |
ENG CE 201 - Compulsory English | ||
BA 3 |
ENG DSE 303 - Soft Skills ENG DSE 304 - Academic Writing and Composition |
ENG SEC 301 - Technical Writing ENG SEC 302 - Business Communication |
ENG GE 305 - Literature from Himachal ENG GE 306 - Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment |
Curriculum Integrates the Following Cross-Cutting Issues:
Since literature mirrors life, it thereforecovers all aspects of life. Literaturehas always been sensitive to issues related to human values, gender and environment. The various papers taught in the curriculum are directly or indirectly related to the abovementioned issues. It aims at providing multidisciplinary education to students ensuring their overall development. Cross Cutting issues in literature are an indispensable part of the curriculum. Reading experiences inculcate human values among students. Feminist Writings in the curriculum has made students sensitive towards gender issues and courses like Compulsory English, Communicative English and Translation Studies contributes towards skill development in students.