Bachelor of Arts - B.A. English
About Programs
English is a global language and the most used language option for communication across the country and the world. This makes it a most sought after subject in undergraduate programs. English Literature course provides understanding in different forms of literature namely Prose, Poetry, Drama and so on. It develops ability to think critically and gain a thorough knowledge of literary history, theory and criticism. It enhances knowledge of literary traditions from different cultures across the world. Besides English Literary studies, one can specialize in English Language and Linguistics too.
English is a compulsory subject in English and vernacular medium schools. The Media industry is always in search of candidates with good knowledge of English. The publishing companies also have a need for graduates in English. In addition, they also find use of the language for communication in the corporate world. Thus, Bachelor of Arts in English prepares learners for career in teaching, media, advertising, writing, and publishing, Law, Event management and for advancement in any field in which communication skills are important.
Courses Design
At Shri M D Shah Mahila College of Arts & Commerce English is a compulsory course offered to all students of Arts and Commerce in all 6 semesters. While the narratives in the Compulsory Course texts enables students to appreciate human values, increase emotional intelligence, and helps promote critical thinking, the teachers of the department lay ample emphasis on developing LSRW skills and competence in Communication.
Business Communication is offered as a compulsory core component paper for all three years of the BCom Degree course at SNDT Women’s University. This program focuses on equipping students with the tools and techniques necessary to have an edge over others in the competitive work place as also to expand their employment opportunities and enhance their career advancement potential. This programme focuses on an overall development of linguistic and communication skills.
Keeping in mind the need of the students and the ever-growing demand of human resources, specially trained in English, the department started B.A specialization in English. The literature classroom becomes a space for enriching young minds to improve their understanding of the world not only through the beauty of the different genres and forms prescribed but also through the greatness of the everlasting ideas and tangible possibilities which well-known authors, thinkers and writers and narratives/texts possess.
The course is designed to enable students gain 24 credits over a period of six semesters and the Compulsory course in both Arts and Commerce programme looks at developing reading, comprehension, writing and spoken skills in students. With a similar design, students specializing in English study 20 papers spread out over six semesters.
Subject Offered with Subject Code and Subject title
ENGLISH IN ARTS
| CLASS | MEDIUM | PAPER NAME | PAPER CODE |
| FYBA |
ENGLISH MEDIUM |
ENGLISH FOR EMPOWERMENT I |
SEMESTER I – 115101 |
| ENGLISH FOR EMPOWERMENT II |
SEMESTER II – 215201 |
| SYBA |
ENGLISH MEDIUM |
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH |
SEMESTER III – 315301 |
| PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH(ADVANCED) |
SEMESTER IV – 415401 |
| TYBA |
ENGLISH MEDIUM |
BASICS OF ACADEMIC ENGLISH |
SEMESTER V – 515501 |
| ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS |
SEMESTER VI – 615601 |
| FYBA |
HINDI, MARATHI & GUJARATI MEDIUM |
STARTING WITH ENGLISH |
SEMESTER I – 155101 |
| EXPLORING ENGLISH |
SEMESTER II – 255201 |
| SYBA |
HINDI, MARATHI & GUJARATI MEDIUM |
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH |
SEMESTER III – 355301 |
| ENGLISH FOR PRACTICAL PURPOSES |
SEMESTER IV – 455401 |
| TYBA |
HINDI, MARATHI & GUJARATI MEDIUM |
ENGLISH FOR EMPOWERMENT |
SEMESTER V – 555501 |
| ENGLISH FOR SUCCESS |
SEMESTER VI – 655601 |
BA ( ENGLISH LITERATURE )
| CLASS | PAPER NAME | PAPER CODE |
| FYBA |
DC Paper I -Basic Concepts and Genre of Literary Study / Introduction to Literary Studies – Concepts and Genres |
SEMESTER I – 145101 |
| DC Paper II - Exploring Literary Studies – Literary Terms and Critical Approaches |
SEMESTER I – 145201 |
| DC Paper III - Nineteenth Century Novel / An Introduction to the Novel: The Nineteenth Century Novel |
SEMESTER II – 245301 |
| DC Paper IV - Romantic and Victorian Poetry / An Introduction to Poetry with special reference to Romantic & Victorian Poetry |
SEMESTER II – 245401 |
| SYBA |
DC Paper V - Realism in Drama |
SEMESTER III – 345501 |
| DC Paper VI - 20th Century Poetry (1900 to 1970) |
SEMESTER III – 345601 |
| Applied Component Course (APC-I) - Introduction to Children’s Literature |
SEMESTER III – 365101 |
| DC Paper VII - The Early Modern Novel |
SEMESTER IV – 445701 |
| DC Paper VIII - Shakespearean Drama |
SEMESTER IV – 445801 |
| Applied Component Course (APC-II) - Fable and Detective Fiction in Children’s Literature |
SEMESTER IV – 465201 |
| TYBA |
DC Paper IX -Contemporary Novel |
SEMESTER V – 545901 |
| DC Paper X -Contemporary Drama |
SEMESTER V – 541001 |
| |
DC Paper XI -Introducing Critical Writing |
SEMESTER V – 541101 |
| DC Paper XII- Indian Literature in English Translation |
SEMESTER V - 541201 |
| Applied Component Course (APC-III) -Women’s Writing in the Twentieth Century |
SEMESTER V – 565301 |
| |
DC Paper XIII - Contemporary Poetry |
SEMESTER VI – 641301 |
| DC Paper XIV - Critical Theories |
SEMESTER VI – 641401 |
| |
DC Paper XV - Postcolonial Studies |
SEMESTER VI – 641501 |
| DC Paper XVI - Diaspora Studies |
SEMESTER VI – 641601 |
| Applied Component Course (APC-IV) -Life Writing |
SEMESTER VI – 665401 |
ENGLISH IN COMMERCE
| CLASS | PAPER NAME | PAPER CODE |
| FYBCOM |
C C ENGLISH |
SEMESTER I – 110101
SEMESTER II – 210201 |
| SYBCOM |
C C ENGLISH |
SEMESTER III – 310301
SEMESTER IV – 410401 |
| TYBCOM |
C C ENGLISH |
SEMESTER V – 510501
SEMESTER VI – 610601 |
Program outcomes
Course: C.C. English Paper I (H L) Semester I
Title of the Paper: Empowering English Paper I
Subject code no: 115101
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Feel empowered to use the language across the four skills
- Enhance their use of vocabulary
- Use correct tense forms in spoken & written discourse
Course: C.C. English Paper II (H L) Semester II
Title of the Paper: Empowering English Paper II
Subject code no: 215201
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Use vocabulary connotatively a denotatively
- Read and understand inferential meaning in creative and discursive text
- Write analytical and persuasive pieces
- Listen for implicit meaning and will be able to speak on familiar topics
Course: C.C. English Paper I (L L) Semester I
Title of the Paper: Starting with English
Subject code no: 155101
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Start using language more accurately and fluently in the above mentioned spoken and written context successfully transfer information from visual & verbal and verbal to visual.
- Understand the format of letter and email writing and use the tools of paragraphing and be able to compose simple emails and letters
- Understand the systems of sound
Course: C.C. English Paper II (L L) Semester II
Title of the Paper: Exploring English
Subject code no: 255201
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Use tense forms accurately
- Use language in context for referential and inferential moving
- Write Short, Simple, Descriptive and Creative Pieces Accurately and Fluently
- Understand the Accuracy, Appropriacy & Fluency in Spoken Language.
Course: English CC Paper III (Higher level) Semester III
Title of the Course: Professional English Paper
Subject code no: 315301
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Give a talk or follow a talk on familiar and unfamiliar topics and keep up formal and informal conversations on a fairly wide range of topics.
- Students will be able to scan and skim fairly moderate level texts and understand detailed instructions and advice.
- Students will be able to take extensive notes and write short paragraphs.
Course: English CC Paper IV (Higher Level) Semester IV
Title of the Course: Professional English (Advanced)
Subject code no: 415401
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course students will be able to-
- Read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the media for information or to understand non-standard correspondence.
- Contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expression.
- Prepare / draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meeting or write an essay which shows an ability to communicate.
Course: English C.C. Paper III (L.L.) Semester III
Title of the Course: Effective English
Subject code no: 355301
Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able
- To read, comprehend and answer simple questions on texts and narratives.
- To speak fluently in English viz. to greet people, start or end a conversation in polite manner, to give directions etc.
- To write informal letters, invitations, apologies, requests, intimations and appeals etc.
Course: English C.C. Paper IV (L.L.) Semester IV
Title of the Course: English for Practical Purposes
Subject code no: 455401
Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able
- To read, understand and write responses in simple English.
- Learn ways of refusing or rejecting in a polite manner with the help of suitable words (telephone conversations, at the restaurant, at the shopping mall etc)
- Learn to answer various types of questions like factual, interpretative and personal responses.
Course: C.C. English Paper V (H.L.) Semester V
Title of the Course: Basics of Academic English
Subject code no: 515501
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to
- Read, comprehend and respond to questions on articles, essays and literary texts
- Speak fluently in English viz. to make a presentation and engage in a debate
- Listen and respond to oral debates and discussions from different sources like the radio, T.V., lectures, internet, YouTube etc.
- Draft formal letters, goodwill letters, response letters, job-applications, letters to editors and to different organizational bodies, and responses to enquiries, applications and complaints
- Write abstracts, key words, short papers and articles
Course: C.C. English Paper VI (H.L.) Semester VI
Title of the Course: Academic English for Advanced Learners
Subject code no: 615601
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to
- Read, understand texts and locate the writer’s point of view
- Express views and contribute effectively in seminars and discussion forums
- Listen to different views and perspective in different media platforms
- Listen to different views and perspective in different media platforms
- Write a short review or research paper on topics of current interest.
Course: C.C. English Paper V (L.L) Semester V
Title of the Course: English for Empowerment
Subject code no: 555501
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to
- Read, comprehend and respond to questions on seen and unseen texts
- Listen and respond to aural debates and discussions
- Speak fluently in simple English in a variety of situations
- Write formal letters of application, leave, request and resignation
- Articulate responses in grammatically correct English
Course: C.C. English Paper VI (L.L.) Semester VI
Title of the Course: English for Success
Subject code no: 655601
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to
- Read and understand texts using different narrative styles
- Listen to speeches and give opinions
- Write formal letters expressing views and opinions
- Solve vocabulary and grammar exercises.
- Speak fluently in simple English in a variety of situations
PROGRAMME in BA (ENGLISH LITERATURE)
Course: English DC Paper I Semester I
Title of the Course: Basic Concepts and Genre of Literary Study / Introduction to Literary Studies – Concepts and Genres
Subject code no: 145101
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Comprehend the basic concepts of what constitutes literature and literariness
- Distinguish between different forms and styles of writing
- Identify the forms and genres of literature especially with regards to Prose writing
- To think and write about books using their knowledge of the features of organized writing.
Course: English DC Paper II Semester I
Title of the Course: Exploring Literary Studies – Literary Terms and Critical Approaches
Subject code no: 145201
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- To enhance their ability to truly appreciate and understand literature by being able to analyze and discuss it with proper critical vocabulary.
- Have more concentrated ability to deepen their knowledge of techniques and forms.
- Demonstrate familiarity with be able to use the intellectual strategies that literary critics use to interpret and discuss literary works.
- Identify poetic forms and critical terms associated with the study of poetry.
Course: English DC Paper III Semester II
Title of the Course: Nineteenth Century Novel / An Introduction to the Novel: The Nineteenth Century Novel
Subject code no: 245301
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Develop an understanding of how an author works to construct a particular narrative
- Enhance skills of analysis and argument as they probe into how cultural and historical context inform the text
- Appreciate and be enabled to read other works of fiction keeping both form and context in mind.
Course: English DC Paper IV Semester II
Title of the Course: Romantic and Victorian Poetry / An Introduction to Poetry with special reference to Romantic & Victorian Poetry
Subject code no: 245401
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Identify the formal and contextual dimensions of the poems
- Demonstrate familiarity with significant poets from the Romantic and Victorian periods and situate their work within the cultural, social, political, economic, scientific and aesthetic debates of the period.
- Respond to specific and distinguishing features of the poem which give its uniqueness
- Appreciate poetry knowing how ideas are organized in a poem, how the poet uses language such as similes, metaphors, personification to create a powerful impact.
Course: English DC Paper V Semester III
Title of the Course: Realism in Drama
Subject code no: 345501
Learning Outcomes: The learners will be able
- To understand the elements & structure of Realist Drama
- To be familiar with the terminology and concepts related to this genre.
Course: English DC Paper VI Semester III
Title of the Course: 20th Century Poetry (1900 to 1970)
Subject code no: 345601
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Display a working knowledge of poetry as a literary genre.
- Identify and describe distinct literary characteristics of modern poetry
- Analyze poetic works for their structure and meaning, using correct terminology.
- Write analytically about modern poetry.
- Effectively communicate ideas related to the poetic works during class and group activities.
Course: Applied Component Course in English Studies I (APC-I) Semester III
Title of the Course: Introduction to Children’s Literature
Subject code no: 365101
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Understand the history of children’s literature and how it impacts the development of the audience it serves.
- Identify and describe distinct literary characteristics of children’s literature
- Write analytically about children’s literature from various genres
- Effectively communicate ideas related to children’s literature through classroom discussions and presentations.
Course: English DC Paper VII Semester IV
Title of the Course: The Early Modern Novel
Subject code no: 445701
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Display a working knowledge of the cultural and historical contexts of the prescribed novels.
- Identify and describe distinctive literary characteristics of the early modern novel.
- Analyze novels for their structure and meaning, using correct terminology.
- Write analytically about the novels.
- Effectively communicate ideas related to the modern novel during class and group activities.
Course: English DC Paper VIII Semester IV
Title of the Course: Shakespearean Drama
Subject code no: 445801
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the learner will be able to
- To read and comprehend unique features of Shakespeare Drama as a Genre.
- To be acquainted to Shakespeare the features of tragedy and comedy.
Course: Applied Component Course in English Studies II (APC-II) Semester IV
Title of the Course: Fable and Detective Fiction in Children’s Literature
Subject code no: 465201
Learning Outcomes: The learners will be able to
- To critically read and enjoy children’s literature
- To analyze issues in a critical manner.
Course: English DC Paper IX Semester V
Title of the Course: Contemporary Novel
Subject code no: 545901
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of historical, social and political contexts of the novels being studied
- Identify and describe distinct literary characteristics of the novel
- Analyze novels for their structure and meaning, using correct terminology
- Effectively communicate ideas related to the contemporary novel during class and group activities
Course: English DC Paper X Semester V
Title of the Course: Contemporary Drama
Subject code no: 541001
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students should be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-political, historical and cultural contexts of contemporary drama
- Identify and describe the techniques and devices employed in contemporary drama
- Write analytically about contemporary drama using correct terminology
- Respond to the performative aspects of drama
- Effectively communicate ideas related to drama during class and group activities
Course: English DC Paper XI Semester V
Title of the Course: Introducing Critical Writing
Subject code no: 541101
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will
- Be familiar with different approaches that can be used to study literature
- Develop the ability to read works of literary criticism, and deploy ideas from these texts in their own reading and writing
Course: English DC Paper XII Semester V
Title of the Course: Indian Literature in English Translation
Subject code no: 541201
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will able to
- Appreciate and evaluate bhasha literatures in translation
- Understand basic strategies employed in translation
Course: Applied Component Course in English Studies III (APC-III) Semester V
Title of the Course: Women’s Writing in the Twentieth Century
Subject code no: 565301
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Appreciate and critically evaluate the distinct nature and experience that women’s writing articulates
- Be able to negotiate with some of the fundamental questions related to gender and its interconnectedness to other categories like class, race, religion and community
Course: English DC Paper XIII Semester VI
Title of the Course: Contemporary Poetry
Subject code no: 641301
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-political, historical and cultural contexts of contemporary poetry
- Identify and describe the techniques and styles employed in contemporary poetry
- Write analytically about poetry using correct terminology
- Effectively communicate ideas related to the poetic works during class and group activities
Course: English DC Paper XIV Semester VI
Title of the Course: Critical Theories
Subject code no: 641401
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Be familiar with different approaches that can be used to study literature
- Develop the ability to read works of critical theory, and deploy ideas from these texts in their own reading and writing
Course: English DC Paper XV Semester VI
Title of the Course: Postcolonial Studies
Subject code no: 641501
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different intellectual and cultural contexts of post colonialism
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic ideas and concepts in postcolonial theory
- Critically analyse texts from a postcolonial perspective
- Effectively communicate ideas related to postcolonial writing during class and group activities
Course: English DC Paper XVI Semester VI
Title of the Course: Diaspora Studies
Subject code no: 641601
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different intellectual and cultural contexts of diaspora
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic ideas and concepts in diaspora studies
- Critically analyse diasporic texts from several perspectives
- Effectively communicate ideas related to diaspora writing during class and group activities
Course: Applied Component Course in English Studies IV (APC-IV) Semester VI
Title of the Course: Life Writing
Subject code no: 665401
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different intellectual and cultural contexts of life writing
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic ideas and concepts
- Critically analyse texts from different perspectives
- Effectively communicate ideas related to the paper during class and group activities
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Course Outcomes
Semester I
Core Component English-I Paper 1 Paper Code: 110101
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Understand the theory of Business Communication
- Learn to write grammatically correct sentences
- Develop basic reading and comprehension skills
- Learn to write letters of Enquiry
Semester II
Core Component English-II Paper 2 Paper Code: 210201
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- To further develop comprehension skills
- Learn to organize ideas and write paragraphs
- Develop an independent response and social issues
- Learn to write routine office letters
Semester III
Core Component English-III Paper 3 Paper Code: 310301
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Learn to interpret visual data and write with clarity
- Develop the ability to logically construct an argument
- Learn to write business and regular office letters
Semester IV
Core Component English-IV Paper 4 Paper Code: 410401
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Learn to summarize arguments
- Use language imaginatively
- Understand how to use electronic medium of communication
- Speak confidently and express ideas with clarity
- Handle job related correspondence with competence
Semester V
Core Component English-V Paper 5 Paper Code: 510501
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Write sales letter and draft representations
- Prepare Questionnaires and conduct market survey
- Critically respond to and write about gender related issues
Semester VI
Core Component English-VI Paper 6 Paper Code: 610601
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students will be able to
- Respond to socially relevant issues
- Write official reports
- Prepare press releases and handouts
- Understand the role and importance of Public Relations in a business organization