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JANSEVA SAMITI SANCHALIT

Shri. M. D. Shah Mahila College of Arts & Commerce

श्री एम. डी. शाह महिला महाविद्यालय कला आणि वाणिज्य

Recognised Under Section 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC ,
Affiliated to S. N. D. T. Women's University, Mumbai
Accredited 'A' Grade with CGPA- 3.04 (4th Cycle) by NAAC
IMC RBNQA - Performance Excellence Trophy

ISO 21001 : 2018 - Educational Organisation

ISO 50001 : 2018 - Energy Management System

ISO 14001 : 2015 - Environmental Management System

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