English - Undergraduate Education
F. Y. B. A. Compulsory English
Prescribed Text: Visionary Gleam: A Selection of Prose and Poetry (Board of Editors- Orient Blackswan)
Objectives
- To familiarize students with excellent pieces of prose and poetry in English so that they realize the beauty and communicative power of English
- To expose them to native cultural experiences and situations in order to develop humane values and social awareness
- To develop overall linguistic competence and communicative skills of the students
F. Y. B. A. Optional English (General Paper-I)
Prescribed Text: Interface: English Literature and Language (Board of Editors- Orient Blackswan)
Objectives
- To expose students to the basics of literature and language
- To familiarize them with different types of literature in English, the literary devices and terms so that they understand the literary merit, beauty and creative use of language
- To introduce the basic units of language so that they become aware of the technical aspects and their practical usage
- To prepare students to go for detailed study and understanding of literature and language
- To develop integrated view about language and literature in them
S. Y. B. A. Compulsory English
Prescribed Text: Literary Landscapes (Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan)
Objectives
- To develop competence among the students for self-learning
- To familiarize students with excellent pieces of prose and poetry in English so that they realize the beauty and communicative power of English
- To develop students’ interest in reading literary pieces
- To expose them to native cultural experiences and situations in order to develop humane values and social awareness
- To develop overall linguistic competence and communicative skills of the students
S. Y. B. A. General English (G-2)
Prescribed Texts:
1.Rainbow: A Collection of Short Stories Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan
2.Linguistics: An Introduction Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan
Title of the Paper: Study of English Language and Literature
Objectives:
- To expose students to the basics of short story, one of the literary forms
- To familiarize them with different types of short stories in English
- To make them understand the literary merit, beauty and creative use of language
- To introduce some advanced units of language so that they become aware of the technical aspects and their practical usage
- To prepare students to go for detailed study and understanding of literature and language
- To develop integrated view about language and literature in them
S. Y. B. A. Special Paper-I (S-1)
Title of the Paper: Appreciating Drama
Theory of Drama
(a) What is Drama? (b) Elements of Drama: Theme, Characters, Plot, Dialogue, Stage Properties, The Three Unities, Conflict, Elements of Structure
(c) Types of Drama: Tragedy, Comedy, Tragi-Comedy, Problem Plays, Absurd Drama (d) In addition, other terms related to Drama be considered for
background study
Texts
The Merchant of Venice- William Shakespeare
A Doll’s House- Henrik Ibsen
The Old Stone Mansion- Mahesh Elkunchwar
Objectives:
Objectives:
- To acquaint and familiarize the students with the terminology in Drama Criticism (i.e. the terms used in Critical Analysis and Appreciation of Drama)
- To encourage students to make a detailed study of a few sample masterpieces of English Drama from different parts of the world
- To develop interest among the students to appreciate and analyze drama independently
- To enhance students awareness in the aesthetics of Drama and to empower them to evaluate drama independently
Theory of Poetry
(a) What is poetry? Significant development in the art of poetry during major periods (b) Elements of poetry: Rhythm, Metre, Sound structure, Stanza Forms, (c) Figures of Speech, Symbols, Imagery, and other Poetic Devices like Repetition, Contrast. (d) Types of poetry: Elegy, Sonnet, Dramatic Monologue, Lyric, Ode, Ballad
Prescribed Text
Auroral Musings: An Anthology of English Poetry Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan
Title of the Paper: Appreciating Poetry
Objectives:
- To acquaint and familiarize the students with the terminology in poetry criticism (i.e. the terms used in critical analysis and appreciation of poems)
- 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 the poetry independently
T. Y. B. A. Compulsory English
Prescribed Text: Literary Pinnacles (Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan)
Objectives
- To introduce students to the best uses of language in literature.
- To familiarize students with the communicative power of English
- 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
T. Y. B. A. General English (G-3)
Title of the Paper: Advanced Study of English Language and Literature
Prescribed Texts:
A Collection of Indian English Poetry –(Ed. Radha Mohan Singh, Orient Blackswan)
Linguistics: An Introduction-(Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan)
Objectives:
- To expose students to some of the best samples of Indian English Poetry
- To make the students see how Indian English poetry expresses the ethos and culture of India
- To make them understand creative uses of language in Indian English Poetry
- To introduce students to some advanced areas of language study
- To prepare students to go for detailed study and understanding of literature and language
- To develop integrated view about language and literature among the students
T.Y.B.A. Special Paper III (S-3)
Title of the Paper: Appreciating Novel
Theory of Novel
(a) What is Novel? A brief history of novel as a literary form (b) Elements of Novel: Theme, Characters, Plot, Structure Narrative Techniques, Point
of view, Conflict, Setting and atmosphere, Dialogue (c) Types of Novel: epistolary, picaresque, bildungsroman, historical, regional, Psychological,
satire, realistic, experimental novel, science fiction (d) In addition to this other literary terms related to novel/fiction be considered for
background study
Animal Farm- George Orwell
The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway,
The Guide – R. K. Narayan
Objectives:
- To introduce students to the basics of novel as a literary form
- To expose students to the historical development and nature of novel
- To make students aware of different types and aspects of novel
- To develop literary sensibility and sense of cultural diversity in students
- To expose students to some of the best examples of novel
T.Y.B.A. Special Paper IV(S-4)
Title of the Paper: Introduction to Literary Criticism
Objectives:
- To introduce students to the basics of literary criticism
- To make them aware of the nature and historical development of criticism
- To make them familiar with the significant critical approaches and terms
- To encourage students to interpret literary works in the light of the critical approaches
- To develop aptitude for critical analysis
S. Y. B. Sc. Optional English
Prescribed Text: Literary Vistas Ed. Board of Editors, Orient Blackswan
Objectives
- To develop competence among the students for self-learning
- To familiarize students with excellent pieces of prose and poetry in English so that they realize the beauty and communicative power of English
- To develop students’ interest in reading literary pieces
- To expose them to native cultural experiences and situations in order to develop humane values and social awareness
- To develop overall linguistic competence and communicative skills of the students
F.Y.B.Com (Compulsory English)
Prescribed Text: A Pathway to Success.
Objectives
- To expose students to the basics of literature and communication
- To familiarize them with basic communication techniques
- To introduce the basic units of language so that they become aware of the technical aspects and their practical usage
- To develop integrated view about language and literature in them.
F.Y.B.Com (Additional English)
Prescribed Text: Gems of English Prose and Poetry
Objectives
- To expose students to the basics of literature and comprehension
- To familiarize them with different types of literature in English, the literary devices and terms so that they understand the literary merit, beauty and creative use of language
- To introduce the basic units of language so that they become aware of the technical aspects and their practical usage
- To develop integrated view about language and literature in them