M.a. English
Programme M.a. English
The School of Languages aims to engage the learners in creative and analytical thinking through literary studies that can effectively help in creating a responsible learning community of high values with societal coordination. Masters in English at JGND PSOU is not confined to simply contemplating on the great classics of the world written in English Language but will also encompass all areas of human life from Social Science to cultural studies to cater to the needs of different stakeholders interested in English and English literary Studies. During the study of varied areas under their postgraduation degree, students will scrutinize and analyse a variety of texts and contexts, movements, periods and critical approaches, theory and study of language that are central to modern knowledge and communication system. There is an emerging consensus on the fact that a Master’s degree in the subject of English opens ample opportunities for the learners. These range from editing to media, academics to industry. Hence, the program is a viable option for the learners hailing from differing backgrounds.
The programme has been framed to achieve the following objectives:
a) To bring familiarity with major literary works, genres, periods and critical approaches to Indian, British, American and World Literature.
b) To enhance the ability to use current theoretical approaches to literary study.
c) To provide an opportunity to read closely and appreciate a variety of forms, styles, structures and modes.
d) To articulate the relations among culture, history and texts.
e) To develop the proficiency in language skills.
f) To instill a profound level of critical and resourceful thinking about the society.
g) To foster the ability to analyses and derive human values through study of language and literature.
h) To be able to employ analytical, interpretational and evaluative skills in differ contexts.
i) To write clearly, effectively and creatively.
j) To hone the professional skills of the learners making them self-sufficient for employability.
Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognised University.
| Total Credits: 80 | Min-Duration : 2 Years | Max-Duration : 4 Years | ||||
| Sr. No. | Name of the Course | Course Code | Credit | SM | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||||
| 1 | Poetry-I (Chaucer to Renaissance) | MAEM23101T | 5 | - | View |
| 2 | RENAISSANCE DRAMA | MAEM23102T | 5 | - | View |
| 3 | ENGLISH NOVEL (UPTO 19th CENTURY) | MAEM23103T | 5 | - | View |
| 4 | ACADEMIC WRITING - I | MAEM23104T | 5 | - | View |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| 1 | Poetry-II (Restoration to Modern Age) | MAEM23201T | 5 | - | View |
| 2 | Modern Drama | MAEM23202T | 5 | - | View |
| 3 | Modern Novel | MAEM23203T | 5 | - | View |
| 4 | Basics of Linguistics, Phonetics and Communication Skill | MAEM23204T | 5 | - | View |
| Semester 3 | |||||
| 1 | Literary Criticism | MAEM24301T | 5 | - | - |
| 2 | Prose | MAEM24302T | 5 | - | - |
| 3 | Indian Writing in English | MAEM24303T | 5 | - | - |
| 4 | Irish Literature | MAEM24304T | 5 | - | - |
| Semester 4 | |||||
| 1 | Modern Literary Theory | MAEM24401T | 5 | - | - |
| 2 | American Literature | MAEM24402T | 5 | - | - |
| 3 | Postcolonial Literature | MAEM24403T | 5 | - | - |
| 4 | World Classics | MAEM24404T | 5 | - | - |
The students’ progress is measured through the means of continuous evaluation and end semester examinations.
1. Continuous Internal assessment through assignments: Assignments help the learners to recapitulate the theory and go back to the text again in case they are unable to answer a particular question. Thus, assignments will reinforce learning in distance and open learning system of education. The assignments will consist of a set of questions and activities. The assignments will be submitted online by learners. Two assignments will be submitted by the learner for each course. The assignments will cover all or any types of questions (long answer type, short answer type, objective type, multiple choice questions and case studies). Learners will have to obtain thirty-five percent marks as pass percentage in each assignment separately. Each assignment will carry 100 marks. In the final result, assignments will carry thirty percent weightage.
2. End Semester Examinations: End semester examination is the major component of the evaluation system and carries seventy percent weightage in the final result. The University will conduct end semester examination twice a year i.e., in June and in December. The learners can take the examination only after the completion of the course, failing which they can take the same in December or June of subsequent years but within the total span of the programme. In case any student fails to get a pass score in end semester examination, they will be eligible to reappear in the next semester end Examination for that course, as and when it is held but within the total span of the programme only. 9 The learner is required to score at least 35% marks in both continuous evaluation (i.e.in assignments) as well as in semester end examinations separately. Besides, at least 40% marks in each course is required in the overall computation.
The learner is required to score at least 35% marks in both continuous evaluations (i.e.in assignments) as well as in semester end examinations separately. Besides, at least 40% marks in each course is required in the overall computation.
On Successfully clearing Two years of M.A. (English) Programme the learners will earn 80 credits for the programme and will be awarded the Degree.
- Dr. Navleen Multani
- Associate Professor
- School of Languages
- navleen{dot}multani{at}psou{dot}ac{dot}in