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B.A. (Hons)

English

Semester 1-2: Foundation of English Literature

Introduction to the basics of English literature.
Foundational courses covering poetry, prose, drama, and literary theory.
Representative Texts: “Beowulf,” “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer, “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare, “Paradise Lost” by John Milton, and “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.
Exploration of key literary elements and forms.
Development of fundamental analytical and interpretative skills.
Building a strong base for advanced literary studies.

Semester 3-4: Exploring Genres and Periods

In-depth exploration of specific literary genres and historical periods.
Representative Texts: “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville, “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot, “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe, “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie, and “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys.
Study of the evolution of literature over different epochs.
Emphasis on honing critical analysis skills.
Engagement with cultural, historical, and social contexts influencing literature.
Further development of a nuanced understanding of literary forms.

Semester 5-6: Specialized Electives and Critical Perspectives

Choice from a diverse range of specialized electives.
Options may include courses on Shakespearean Drama, Postcolonial Literature, Modern Poetry, etc.
Representative Texts: “Othello” by William Shakespeare, “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy, “Selected Poems” by W.B. Yeats, and “The Second Sex” by Simone de Beauvoir.
Gain a nuanced understanding of literary criticism and theory.
Exploration of critical perspectives and diverse approaches to literature.
Tailoring the academic journey to individual interests and preferences.

Semester 7-8: Research and Advanced Studies

Engagement in advanced studies with specialized courses.
Representative Texts: “In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez, “To the Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf, and “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Emphasis on research methodologies and independent project work.
Exploration of specific literary trends, movements, and themes in-depth.
Opportunities for contributing to scholarly discourse in English literature.
Culmination of the program with advanced analytical and research skills.

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