MA English

The Post-Graduate Programme in English is designed to provide students with a dynamic and in- depth understanding of literature, criticism, and cultural studies. This comprehensive course structure ensures a balance between classical traditions and contemporary literary discourses, equipping students with critical thinking, analytical, and research skills. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, this program nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and academic rigour.This programme is an ideal choice for students aspiring to excel in literary studies, research, and creative fields, offering a transformative educational experience.

2 Year Post Graduate Degree - Post Graduation in English

This course offers a comprehensive study of literary traditions spanning multiple periods and genres. In the first year, students delve into English fiction, classical and Renaissance poetry, 16th and 17th-century drama, and American novels, gaining insights into various theatrical forms and thematic elements. They also engage with literary criticism and theory to refine their analytical skills. The second year focuses on literature from the long 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, examining key literary developments within their socio-cultural contexts. Special areas of study include partition writings, which critically explore the partition of India, and Dalit studies, focusing on the literature and cultural expressions of marginalized communities. The course places a strong emphasis on dissertation work, cultivating students' research skills and fostering ethical academic inquiry.

Sem I

• Literature and Urban Spaces
• Fiction
• American Novel
• Pragmatics and Digital Humanities

Sem II

• Criticism and Theory
• English Narratives
• Ancient Poetry and Drama
• Elective: Literature and Indian Cinema / Beneath the Silence: Stories of Division / Writing the Self: Autobiography and Memoir

Sem III

• The Long 18th Century
• The Long 19th Century
• Term Paper
• Elective: Literature and World Cinema / Partition Writings I

Sem IV

• The Long 20th Century
• Dalit Studies
• Dissertation
• Elective: Literature and Indian Cinema / Partition Writings II

1 Year Diploma

Spanning extensive historical periods, the course offers a thorough examination of literature from the long 18th, the long 19th, and the long 20th centuries. This includes an exploration of key literary developments and their socio-cultural contexts. Special focus areas include partition writings, which critically analyses partition of India as a major socio-historical phenomenon and assesses its reflection in Literature, and Dalit studies, which explore the literature and cultural expressions of marginalized communities. This course lays a great emphasis on dissertation, which helps the students to develop critical acumen towards research studies and conduct research in the most ethical manner.

Sem I

• Classical and Renaissance Poetry
• The Long 18th Century
• The Long 19th Century
• Elective: Literature and World Cinema / Partition Writings I

Sem II

• The Long 20th Century
• Dalit Studies
• Dissertation
• Elective: Literature and Indian Cinema / Partition Writings II

MA English

Eligibility:
55% in graduation

Selection Procedure :Q.E Merit

Industry/Skill Partner :ICRI

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Program Duration:

• M.A. Literature is of 2 Years*
• Research/Academic Writing

Course Highlights

• Analytical Thinking and Effective Communication
• Knowledge of Theoretical Frameworks
• Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives
• Language Evolution
• Personal Growth
• Guest Insights
• Research Competence and Methodology

Career Options:

• Academic Teaching ( University /School Level)
• Research/Academic Writing
• Translation and Interpretation
• Content Writing and Copywriting
• Media and Journalism
• Corporate Communication
• Book Reviewer/ Literary Critic
• Publishing Editor
• Voiceover Artists for Audiobooks