BA I YR (ENG LIT)
(Syllabus- Session 2025-26 onward)
BA I Year: English Literature (Major I)Course Title: Literature and Language Studies (Paper I)
Course Type: Major- I
Credit Value: 6
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100 Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course:
UNIT- I
(A) Fundamentals of Indian Poetics: Alamkar, Riti, Dhvani, Vakrokti, Auchitya, Mahakavya (From Dr. Kapil Kapoor’s Literary Theory, Indian Conceptual Framework, p. 15-40).
(B) Introduction to Panini as a Pioneer Grammarian
Keywords: Appropriateness, Indian Grammatical System, Figures of Speech
Activities: Rasa Analysis of a Poem, Identify and explain the dominant Rasa (emotion) present in the selected poem, Discuss how Alamkar (figures of speech), Dhvani (suggestion), and Vakrokti (indirect expression) contribute to the poem’s impact.
UNIT- II
Indian Poetry (Bhakti Movement)
(i) Characteristics of Bhakti Poetry
(ii) Mirabai- I am Mad With Love
(iii) Songs of Kabir (Song 1-5) translated by R. N. Tagore
Keywords: Bhakti, Nirguna, Embodied Divine, Mysticism, Sufi Influence, Vernacular Poetry.
Activities: Bhakti Poetry Recital & Reflection, Select a Bhakti poem from Mirabai or Kabir, Recite it with appropriate tone and expression.
Write a short personal reflection:
(i) How does the poem inspire devotion?
(ii) What emotions does it evoke?
Compare it with a modern devotional or spiritual song.
UNIT- III
One Act Plays
(i) Norman McKinnel: The Bishop’s Candlesticks
(ii) J. M. Synge: Riders to the Sea
Keywords: Tragedy, Symbolism, Realism, Fate, Catharsis
Activities: Dramatic Reading & Role Play- Divide students into groups and assign characters from Riders to the Sea or The Bishop’s Candlesticks, Perform a dramatic reading or a short role-play, Discuss themes such as tragedy, sacrifice, and redemption, Encourage students to explore how staging, tone, and body language enhance meaning.
UNIT- IV
Introduction to Language
(i) Definition of Language
(ii) Characteristics of Language
(iii) Functions of Language
Keywords: Communication, Symbolic representation, Cognitive behaviour, Arbitrariness, Referential
Activities: Language Observation Journal- Observe and document language use for a week in different settings: Conversations, Social media, Advertisements. Then, identify functions of language (e.g., informative, persuasive, expressive) and present findings in a group discussion or short essay.
UNIT- V
Introduction to Linguistics
(i) Definition of Linguistics
(ii) Study of Branches of Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology
Keywords: Language structure, Synchronic vs. diachronic, Phone, Phoneme, Allophone, Minimal pairs, IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), Phonological rules.
Activities: Pronunciation Practice, Make a list of oft-mispronounced popular words in English
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Syllabus (Session 2025-26 onward)
BA I Year: English Literature (Major II)
Course Title: Study of Drama (Paper II)
Course Type: Major- II
Credit Value: 6
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100 Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course:
UNIT- I
Introduction to Drama
(i) Introduction to Sanskrit Drama
(ii) Types of Drama: Tragedy, Comedy, Historical Play, One Act Play
Keywords: Natyashastra, Rasa Theory, Bharatmuni, Bhava, Natyadharmi and Lokadharmi, Abhinaya, Dramatic Structure, Aristotelian tragedy, Chronicle plays.
Activity: Group Discussion on Sanskrit Drama & Rasa Theory / Comparative Chart of Drama Types.
UNIT II
Indian Classical Drama
(i) Mahakavi Kalidas: Abhigyan Shakuntalam, Act IV
(ii) Shudrak: Mrichha Katikum (The Clay Cart) Act I
Keywords: Curse of Durvasa, Separation (Viraha), Śṛṅgāra (Romantic Rasa), Karuna (Pathos Rasa), Tranquility (Santa Rasa), Nāyaka / Nayika, Vṛtti (Stylistic Mode), Court and Folk Theatre, Anagnorisis, Prakrit and Sanskrit Dialogue tradition.
Activity: Essay writing / Dramatic Reading and Enactment
UNIT- III
Modern Indian Drama
(i) Mahesh Dattani: Where There’s a Will
(ii) Manjula Padmanabhan: Harvest
Keywords: Social Allegory, Power dynamics, Social alienation, Women Empowerment, Family Relationship, Gender indiscrimination, Greed
Activity: Debate on Ethical Issues/ Panel Discussion on Contemporary Relevance
UNIT- IV
Renaissance Drama
(i) William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice
(ii) Christopher Marlowe: Dr. Faustus
Keywords: Elizabethan drama, Morality Play, Humanism, Tragic Hero, Soliloquy, Supernatural Elements, Blank verse, Comic relief, Moksha, Karma, Vivek.
Activity: Character Sketch / Dramatic Reading / Quote Interpretation
UNIT- V
Modern Drama
(i) G.B. Shaw: Arms and the Man
(ii) John Galsworthy: Silver Box
Keywords: Realism, Satire, Social Criticism, Class Conflict, Romantic Idealism, Anti-hero, Hypocrisy, Nyaya (justice legal and moral), Ahimsa, Loksamgraha, Karuna.
Activity: Role-Play/ Creative Writing Exercise
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Syllabus (Session 2025-26 onward)
BA I Year: English Literature (Major III)
Course Title: Study of Poetry (Paper III)
Course Type: Major- III
Credit Value: 6
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100 Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course:
UNIT- I
(A) Elements of Poetry
(i) Rasa
(ii) Alankara
(B) Forms of Poetry
(i) Sonnet
(ii) Lyric
(iii) Ode
(iv) Elegy
(v) Ballad
(vi) Epic
Keywords: Indian Poetics, Aesthetic Experience, Emotions, Subjective Poetry, Prosody, Rhyme scheme
Activity: Recitation and thematic analysis of famous sonnets or odes/ quiz on forms of poetry.
UNIT II
Indian Classical Poetry
(i) Rig Veda Samhita, translated by H. H. Wilson (Hymn 1-10, Agni, Vayu, Ashwin, IndraIndri)
(ii) Bhagwad Gita, Chapter III Karma Yog, translated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Pages 130-149
Keywords: Ancient Bhartiya Wisdom, Hymn, Vedas, Literary and cultural heritage of Bharat, Karma Yog
Activities:
a. Group Discussion on -The Bhagavad Gita as a beacon light for humanity
b. Discourse on - Timeless Wisdom of the Vedas
c. Prepare a power point presentation on The Bhagwad Gita as a way of life.
UNIT- III
Modern Indian Poetry
(i) Toru Dutt: Lakshman, Sita, The Young Captive
(ii) Sarojini Naidu: Indian Weavers, The Flute Player of Brindaban
(iii) R. N. Tagore: Gitanjali (song I and II)
Keywords: Indian English Poetry, spirituality, mysticism, Indian mythological characters, Patriotism
Activities: Recitation of poems by Indian poets on nationalism / composing short verses on the theme of patriotism, peace or spirituality
UNIT- IV
Poetry in Neo-Classical and Romantic Age
(i) Alexander Pope: Ode on Solitude
(ii) William Wordsworth: The Solitary Reaper
(iii) John Keats: Ode to a Nightingale
Keywords: Neo-classical Age, Romantic Age, Nature poetry, imagery, solitude, bliss.
Activities: Recitation of Nature Poems in different languages/Group Discussions on Nature as a healer.
UNIT- V
Poetry in Victorian Age
(i) Alfred Lord Tennyson: Crossing the Bar
(ii) Robert Browning: Prospice
(iii) Matthew Arnold: Dover Beach
Keywords: Victorian Age, Industrial Revolution, extended metaphor, dramatic monologue, pastoral elegy
Activities: Group discussion/ insight session on Echoes of Vedas and Upanishads in Browning’s poems/ Comparison between Tennyson and Browning
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Syllabus (Session 2025-26 onward)
BA I Year: English Literature (Minor I)
Course Title: World Literature (Paper 1)
Course Type: Minor 1
Credit Value: 4
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100; Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course
Unit I
Indian Poetry
(i) Swami Vivekanand: To The Awakened India
(ii) Sri Aurobindo: Krishna
Keywords: Spirituality, Indian Philosophy, Mysticism, Symbolism, Enlightenment, Patriotism
Activities: Recitation of the Devotional poems, Recitation of the Patriotic poems
Unit II
Indian Drama
(i) Badal Sircar: Evam Indrajit
(ii) Mahesh Dattani: Tara
Keywords: Social Issues, Gender Identity, Theatre of Absurd, Realism, Political Satire, Tradition vs
Modernity, Theatre Aesthetics, Existentialism
Activities: Staging a Select Scene from the drama focusing on contemporary issues, Dialogue delivery with intonation Practice
Unit III
British Poetry
(i) William Wordsworth: Three Years She Grew in Sun and Shower
(ii) S. T. Coleridge: Kubla Khan
Keywords: Romanticism, Sublime, Supernatural, Symbolism, Lyricism
Activities: Group Discussion on features of Romanticism, Spotting the Supernatural elements in a selected poem
Unit IV
British Drama
(i) Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest
(ii) Harold Pinter: The Caretaker
Keywords: Comedy of Manners, Absurdism, Satire, Identity Crisis, Social Class, Power Dynamics, Irony, Realism, Dark Humor, Language and Silence
Activities: Discussion on Dark Humour, Difference between Tragedy and Comedy
Unit V
American Poetry
(i) Emily Dickinson: Success is Counted Sweetest
(ii) Robert Frost: The Road not Taken
Keywords: Individualism, Success and Failure, Nature, Choices, Determinism vs Free Will, Symbolism,
Transcendentalism, Self-Reflection, Ambiguity, Modernity.
Activities: Recitation of some other poems of Dickinson, Presentation on Road as a Metaphor of life
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BA I Year: English Literature (Minor I)
Course Title: World Literature (Paper 1)
Course Type: Minor 1
Credit Value: 4
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100; Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course
Unit I
Indian Poetry
(i) Swami Vivekanand: To The Awakened India
(ii) Sri Aurobindo: Krishna
Keywords: Spirituality, Indian Philosophy, Mysticism, Symbolism, Enlightenment, Patriotism
Activities: Recitation of the Devotional poems, Recitation of the Patriotic poems
Unit II
Indian Drama
(i) Badal Sircar: Evam Indrajit
(ii) Mahesh Dattani: Tara
Keywords: Social Issues, Gender Identity, Theatre of Absurd, Realism, Political Satire, Tradition vs
Modernity, Theatre Aesthetics, Existentialism
Activities: Staging a Select Scene from the drama focusing on contemporary issues, Dialogue delivery with intonation Practice
Unit III
British Poetry
(i) William Wordsworth: Three Years She Grew in Sun and Shower
(ii) S. T. Coleridge: Kubla Khan
Keywords: Romanticism, Sublime, Supernatural, Symbolism, Lyricism
Activities: Group Discussion on features of Romanticism, Spotting the Supernatural elements in a selected poem
Unit IV
British Drama
(i) Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest
(ii) Harold Pinter: The Caretaker
Keywords: Comedy of Manners, Absurdism, Satire, Identity Crisis, Social Class, Power Dynamics, Irony, Realism, Dark Humor, Language and Silence
Activities: Discussion on Dark Humour, Difference between Tragedy and Comedy
Unit V
American Poetry
(i) Emily Dickinson: Success is Counted Sweetest
(ii) Robert Frost: The Road not Taken
Keywords: Individualism, Success and Failure, Nature, Choices, Determinism vs Free Will, Symbolism,
Transcendentalism, Self-Reflection, Ambiguity, Modernity.
Activities: Recitation of some other poems of Dickinson, Presentation on Road as a Metaphor of life
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Syllabus (Session 2025-26 onward)
BA I Year: English Literature (Minor- II)
Course Title: Indian Literature in Translation (Paper 2)
Course Type: Minor 2
Credit Value: 4
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100; Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course
UNIT I
Poetry
(i) Gujrati Folk Song ‘Rain of the World’ (Translated by Madhubhai Patel)
(ii) Padma Sachdev ‘The Well’ (Translated from Dogri by Iqbal Masud)
(iii) G. S. Shivarudrappa: ‘My Pocket’ (Translated from the Kannada by O. L. Nagabhushana Swamy}
Keywords: Translation, Figurative Language, Imagery, Nature Poetry, Feminism, Indian Folk Song Tradition, Depiction of Society
Activities: Read the poem in class, Analyse and appreciate the figures of speech.
UNIT II
Drama
Mohan Rakesh: One Day in Ashadha
Keywords: Indian Drama, Indian Stage Craft, Sanskrit Theatre, Plot, Character Study, Dialogue, Indian Society in Drama.
Activities: Compose dialogues on a given situation; Compare an Indian and a Modern British Drama bringing out the differences.
UNIT III
Fiction
Sudha Murthy: Dollar Bahu
Keywords: Elements of Fiction, Feminism, Gender, Culture, Women novelist, Indian society in Indian Novels, Plot, characters.
Activities: To summarise given text other than prescribed novel, Select characters and point out their virtues and vices.
UNIT IV
Ancient Indian Short Fiction
(a) Stories from Panchatantra:
(i) The Tortoise and the Geese
(ii) Four Friends and the Hunter
(b) Fables from Indian Folklore:
(i) The Blind Men and the Elephant
(ii) The Story of the Learned Fool
Keywords: Indian wisdom, animal characters, moral lesson, narration, worldly conduct, prudent conduct, epigrammatic verses to illustrate objectives, virtues.
Activities: Discuss the selected stories and bring out the values in them Appreciate Indian fables and Folklores, regional stories, narrative technique.
UNIT V
Modern Indian Short Fiction
(i) R. N. Tagore: Kabuliwala
(ii) Premchand: Namak ka Daroga
Keywords: Individualism, Success and Failure, Nature, Choices, Determinism vs Free Will, Symbolism, Transcendentalism, Self-Reflection, Ambiguity, Modernity.
Activities: Enactment of certain part of the novel Contemporary issues that are found in the story.
BA I Year: English Literature (Minor- II)
Course Title: Indian Literature in Translation (Paper 2)
Course Type: Minor 2
Credit Value: 4
CCE: 30 Marks; Written Examination: 70
Max Marks- 100; Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course
UNIT I
Poetry
(i) Gujrati Folk Song ‘Rain of the World’ (Translated by Madhubhai Patel)
(ii) Padma Sachdev ‘The Well’ (Translated from Dogri by Iqbal Masud)
(iii) G. S. Shivarudrappa: ‘My Pocket’ (Translated from the Kannada by O. L. Nagabhushana Swamy}
Keywords: Translation, Figurative Language, Imagery, Nature Poetry, Feminism, Indian Folk Song Tradition, Depiction of Society
Activities: Read the poem in class, Analyse and appreciate the figures of speech.
UNIT II
Drama
Mohan Rakesh: One Day in Ashadha
Keywords: Indian Drama, Indian Stage Craft, Sanskrit Theatre, Plot, Character Study, Dialogue, Indian Society in Drama.
Activities: Compose dialogues on a given situation; Compare an Indian and a Modern British Drama bringing out the differences.
UNIT III
Fiction
Sudha Murthy: Dollar Bahu
Keywords: Elements of Fiction, Feminism, Gender, Culture, Women novelist, Indian society in Indian Novels, Plot, characters.
Activities: To summarise given text other than prescribed novel, Select characters and point out their virtues and vices.
UNIT IV
Ancient Indian Short Fiction
(a) Stories from Panchatantra:
(i) The Tortoise and the Geese
(ii) Four Friends and the Hunter
(b) Fables from Indian Folklore:
(i) The Blind Men and the Elephant
(ii) The Story of the Learned Fool
Keywords: Indian wisdom, animal characters, moral lesson, narration, worldly conduct, prudent conduct, epigrammatic verses to illustrate objectives, virtues.
Activities: Discuss the selected stories and bring out the values in them Appreciate Indian fables and Folklores, regional stories, narrative technique.
UNIT V
Modern Indian Short Fiction
(i) R. N. Tagore: Kabuliwala
(ii) Premchand: Namak ka Daroga
Keywords: Individualism, Success and Failure, Nature, Choices, Determinism vs Free Will, Symbolism, Transcendentalism, Self-Reflection, Ambiguity, Modernity.
Activities: Enactment of certain part of the novel Contemporary issues that are found in the story.
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Syllabus (Session 2025-26 onward)
BA I Year: English (Multi Disciplinary)
Course Title: Creative Writing in English
Course Type: Multi Disciplinary
Credit Value: 3
Max Marks- 100; Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course
UNIT I
Fundamentals of Creative Writing
Creative Writing: Definitions, Concept and Creative Process.
Indian Concept of Creative Writing.
Keywords: Creative Expression, Imagination, Inspiration, Originality, Narrative, Indian Knowledge Systems, Literary Aesthetics, Cultural Context, Shruti and Smruti Literature, Katha, Akhyapika.
Activity: Select a poem from an Indian Language and translate it into English and present in the class.
Write a short personal narrative (200-300 words) on ‘A moment that changed me’.
UNIT II
Art and Craft of Creative Writing
Writing with Purpose and Audience in Mind
Sentence Structure and Clarity
Keywords: Target audience, Audience Awareness, Purposeful Writing, Clarity, Sentence Structure, Style, Coherence, Precision, Syntax Objectivity, accuracy, Brevity.
Activity: Compose a short poem or write a short note with one of these as central theme: (I) Patriotism (2) Bhartiya Literary Heritage (3) Happiness (4) Peace and Harmony (S) Nature
Share your composition in the class.
Write a single informative paragraph for three distinct audiences: School children, College peers and reader of a formal news letter. Adjust tone, vocabulary and style accordingly.
Note: Group activities should be promoted in the class.
UNIT III
Types of Creative Writing
Descriptive Writing and Narrative Writing
Expository and Persuasive Writing
Keywords: Descriptive Writing, Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, Storytelling, Argumentation, Structure, informative language, consistency, contemplative method, script writing.
Activity: Narrative Writing: Write a short narrative (200-300 words) based on a personal memory and share in the class.
Persuasive Writing for a Cause: Choose a relevant social or environmental issue and write a persuasive paragraph (150-200 words) that encourages awareness or action.
Expository Writing Task: Write a concise expository piece (e.g. ‘How to create a study plan’ or ‘Steps to start a blog’), using clear structure and informative language.
UNIT IV
Writing for the Media
Blog Writing
Travelogue
Social media
Keywords: Blog, Chat, Podcast, Audience Engagement, Digital Content, Visual Storytelling, Tone, Format, Readability.
Activity:
Blog Writing: Write a blog post (300-400 words) on a topic of interest such as student life, hobbies, or a book/movie review.
Travel Writing: Create a short travel piece (250-300 words) capturing the sights, sounds, and experiences of a real or imagined local visit.
Social Media Content: Draft three platform-specific posts (Instagram caption, tweet, Facebook update) to promote an event, idea, or cause.
Idea sharing activity: Brainstorm new ideas about content writing and discuss them in the class.
UNIT V
Editing and Publishing
Writing for the workplace
Formatting and Layout
Keywords: Editing, Proofreading, Workplace Writing, Professional Documents, Clarity, Grammar, Publication, Style Guide, abstract drafting, redrafting, effective writing.
Activity:
Draft and format a professional document such as a leave application, internship request letter, or basic resume/CV using appropriate structure and language.
Create an e-news letter of your institution including creative content and images.
BA I Year: English (Multi Disciplinary)
Course Title: Creative Writing in English
Course Type: Multi Disciplinary
Credit Value: 3
Max Marks- 100; Min. Passing Marks- 35
Content of the Course
UNIT I
Fundamentals of Creative Writing
Creative Writing: Definitions, Concept and Creative Process.
Indian Concept of Creative Writing.
Keywords: Creative Expression, Imagination, Inspiration, Originality, Narrative, Indian Knowledge Systems, Literary Aesthetics, Cultural Context, Shruti and Smruti Literature, Katha, Akhyapika.
Activity: Select a poem from an Indian Language and translate it into English and present in the class.
Write a short personal narrative (200-300 words) on ‘A moment that changed me’.
UNIT II
Art and Craft of Creative Writing
Writing with Purpose and Audience in Mind
Sentence Structure and Clarity
Keywords: Target audience, Audience Awareness, Purposeful Writing, Clarity, Sentence Structure, Style, Coherence, Precision, Syntax Objectivity, accuracy, Brevity.
Activity: Compose a short poem or write a short note with one of these as central theme: (I) Patriotism (2) Bhartiya Literary Heritage (3) Happiness (4) Peace and Harmony (S) Nature
Share your composition in the class.
Write a single informative paragraph for three distinct audiences: School children, College peers and reader of a formal news letter. Adjust tone, vocabulary and style accordingly.
Note: Group activities should be promoted in the class.
UNIT III
Types of Creative Writing
Descriptive Writing and Narrative Writing
Expository and Persuasive Writing
Keywords: Descriptive Writing, Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, Storytelling, Argumentation, Structure, informative language, consistency, contemplative method, script writing.
Activity: Narrative Writing: Write a short narrative (200-300 words) based on a personal memory and share in the class.
Persuasive Writing for a Cause: Choose a relevant social or environmental issue and write a persuasive paragraph (150-200 words) that encourages awareness or action.
Expository Writing Task: Write a concise expository piece (e.g. ‘How to create a study plan’ or ‘Steps to start a blog’), using clear structure and informative language.
UNIT IV
Writing for the Media
Blog Writing
Travelogue
Social media
Keywords: Blog, Chat, Podcast, Audience Engagement, Digital Content, Visual Storytelling, Tone, Format, Readability.
Activity:
Blog Writing: Write a blog post (300-400 words) on a topic of interest such as student life, hobbies, or a book/movie review.
Travel Writing: Create a short travel piece (250-300 words) capturing the sights, sounds, and experiences of a real or imagined local visit.
Social Media Content: Draft three platform-specific posts (Instagram caption, tweet, Facebook update) to promote an event, idea, or cause.
Idea sharing activity: Brainstorm new ideas about content writing and discuss them in the class.
UNIT V
Editing and Publishing
Writing for the workplace
Formatting and Layout
Keywords: Editing, Proofreading, Workplace Writing, Professional Documents, Clarity, Grammar, Publication, Style Guide, abstract drafting, redrafting, effective writing.
Activity:
Draft and format a professional document such as a leave application, internship request letter, or basic resume/CV using appropriate structure and language.
Create an e-news letter of your institution including creative content and images.