Master of Arts (M.A) in English

The two year Postgraduate Programme in English offers varied courses enriched with classical and contemporary literary courses, as well as skill-based courses.

Overview

The two year Postgraduate Programme in English offers varied courses enriched with classical and contemporary literary courses, as well as skill-based courses. The syllabus has been carefully designed to bridge the gap between education and the industry. The programme has a dynamic learning experience, while exposing the learner to research, teaching, visual literature, creative writing, as well as to film and media. The students have a choice between dissertation and internship in the final semester.

To enrich this wholesome teaching-learning experience, the department incorporates varied methods such as flipped classroom, gallery walks (Comix Day, Mythos Day), and audio-visuals, in addition to interactive and experiential teaching methods. The programme also provides a space for participation and organizing co-curricular activities, through its student-initiative Club Ignite.

PSO-1: Proficiency in English Literature with integration of associated Industry Skills

Provide students with practical expertise in advanced literary studies, language, literary theory, creative writing, media writing, and teaching. This is further enhanced through participation in events, visits and guest talks to provide industry required skills.

PSO-2: Proficiency in English Literature with integration of associated Industry Skills

Through socio-cultural context by introducing and exploring courses such as, Asian Literature, World Literature, Indian Literature, Aboriginal narratives, Gender studies, and subaltern studies.

Course Structure

Course Code	Course Title	Course	Credits
PGMP – ENG-DSC- 401	English Poetry	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSC- 402	Exploring Narratives in Fiction	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSC-403	Twentieth Century English Drama	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSC- 406	Linguistics	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSE	DISCIPLINE ELECTIVE (any one from the pool of electives)	Discipline Elective	4

Course Code	Course Title	Course	Credits
II PGMP – ENG-DSC- 405	Literary Theory and Criticism I	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSC- 407	Asian Literature	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSC- 408	World Literature	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSC- 404	Indian Literature in English	Discipline Core	4
PGMP – ENG-DSE	DISCIPLINE ELECTIVE (any one from the pool of electives)	Discipline Specific Elective	4

Course Code	Course Title	Course	Credits
PGMP – ENG-RSE – 601	Research Methodology	Research Specific Elective	4
PGMP – ENG-RSE – 602	Literary Criticism and Theory II	Research Specific Elective	4
PGMP –ENG-DSE	(any one from the pool of electives)	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP – ENG-DSE	(any one from the pool of electives)	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP – ENG-GE	(any one from the pool of electives)	Generic Elective (for other dept)	4

Course Code	Course Title	Course	Credits
PGMP – ENG- DSR/D/I-501	Dissertation/Internship	Discipline Specific Dissertation (DSD)/Internship	16
PGMP – ENG-RSE-501	Modern European Literature	Research Specific Elective	4

Course Code	Course Title	Course	Credits
PGMP-ENG- DSE-401	Visual Literature – Perspectives	Discipline Elective	4
PGMP-ENG- DSE-402	Children’s Literature	Discipline Elective	4
PGMP-ENG- DSE-403	Shakespeare	Discipline Elective	4
PGMP-ENG- DSE-404	Creative Writing	Discipline Elective	4
PGMP–ENG- DSE- 406	Technical Media writing	Discipline Elective	4

Course Code	Course Title	Course	Credits
PGMP-ENG-DSE-503	Women’s Literature	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP-ENG-DSE- 510	Dalit and Indigenous Narratives	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP-ENG-DSE- 505	Gender and Sexuality	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP-ENG-DSE- 506	World Subaltern: Aboriginal Narratives	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP-ENG-DSE-507	Green Studies	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP-ENG-DSE-508	Film Studies	Discipline Specific Elective	4
PGMP-ENG-DSE-509	English Language and Literarute Teaching	Discipline Specific Elective	4

Course Code	Course Code	Course	Credits
PGMP-ENG-GE-506	Popular Literature	Generic Elective	4

Department of English

Established in 1962, the Department of English stands as one of the institution’s oldest and most pioneering academic departments, shaping generations of scholars and creative thinkers.

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