PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
The BA Programme equips the students with both the aesthetics and usage of English Language through the study of literature. The programme tries to inculcate in students certain critical traits expected in an academic ambience and also in a competent and complex world. Students are imparted training in Research, Analysis and Criticism involving cultural narratives from various historical periods and genres. Moreover, the study of the programme instills creativity, enhances intellectual flexibility, cultural literacy and accelerates the process of life-long learning.
PO1 – Aesthetic Competence – To equip students to appreciate, interpret and evaluate literature with a critical bend of mind and enable them to identify, analyze, interpret and evaluate the critical ideas, values, concepts and themes in literary and cultural texts and comprehend the patterns through which these ideas, values and themes influence society
PO2 – Art of Writing and Communication – To nurture students in such a way as to enable them to write analytically in varied formats like essays, research articles, literary pieces and critical reviews. In addition they should be trained to assimilate the process of interpreting and communicating human experiences through literary texts in interdisciplinary methodologies and historical milieux.
PO3 – Language Compatibility – To familiarize students with the latest trends in Language and inculcate in them awareness regarding key concepts of Linguistics. Moreover to help them master Queen’s English and motivate them to strive for accurate pronunciation and to improve the standard of pronunciation in usage.
PO4 – Knowledge and Fairness – To mould students into better citizens of the country the subject Journalism and Mass Communication is imparted as a complementary of BA English. It helps students to master a totally different field of expertise and increase their job prospects. This instills a specific career orientation and initiates them to barge into the world freely and fearlessly. They shall become ethically committed media professionals adhering to the human values, the Indian culture and the Global culture.
PO5 – Responsible Citizenry – To enlighten students with the basic tenets in Indian Constitution. Indian Constitution and Politics have given the students an additional advantage while pursuing their graduation. The constitutional know how regarding their rights and duties will instill a sense of righteousness and prudence in students enabling them to gain ability to make logical inferences on social and political issues.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
- Equip students with the necessary micro and macro English Language skills for effective communication in a variety of interpersonal and academic situations.
- Develop the acumen to read, appreciate, discuss and critically explore the known and unknown nuances of meaning in a text, enabling them to identify, analyze, formulate and review diverse perspectives in multidisciplinary environments.
- Exposes them to different genres from a broad range of periods that inculcate knowledge of the social, political, historical and cultural diversity of English Literature.
- Instills in them a multicultural outlook, by inculcating values through awareness of concepts like conservation, sustainability, rights of the marginalized and the underprivileged and the interconnectedness in the societal fabric.
- Inspires self-directed learning based on ethical principles, thus leading to a holistic vision.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
B A/ B Sc/ B Com : Common English Course
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To learn the necessary macro and micro English language skills to express feelings, opinions, ideas, thoughts fluently and accurately.
- To create a definitive sense of stylistic variations of English and how they are used in real life situations.
- To inculcate a taste for deeper pursuit and advanced level of skills in English.
- To participate in discussions and make seminar presentations with special focus on specific vocabularies and styles of usage in such contexts.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Can apply strategies, such as contextualization of new vocabulary, use of previewing, skimming and scanning techniques to aid the comprehension of written and spoken language.
- Expand the learner’s use of grammatically correct and situationally and culturally appropriate language in speaking and writing for effective communication in a variety of interpersonal and academic situations.
- Learn new methods of using the language.
- Identify the salient features of literary texts from a broad range and demonstrate knowledge of history and culture of English language.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To develop the acumen to read, appreciate and discuss literature.
- To learn the linguistic qualities of a literary text and to unravel the many meanings of the text.
- To acquaint the students with the different genres of literature
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Appreciate the varied forms of literature.
- Learn about literary traditions which assist imaginative writing.
- Critically explore the nuances of meaning in a text.
- Can produce coherent texts and oral reports that present relevant material in an engaging and informative manner.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To develop writing skills, to learn to integrate writing and thought and to apply the conventions of academic writing correctly.
- To acquire the correct sense of format, syntax, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- To acquire concepts, principles, and vocabulary of reasoning and argumentation and use analysis, synthesis and evaluation to advance arguments.
- To gain an understanding of discourse conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone mechanics.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Identify, analyze, and address the specific structural location of cultural issues and debates, and propose creative and effective interventions.
- Recognize, critically address, and collaboratively negotiate cultural diversity and difference in a variety of educational and institutional sites.
- Move effectively from project conception to project execution through the use of both critical and immersive techniques that engage specific publics.
- Create a dynamic portfolio of work that provides the opportunity for reflection and showcases examples of research and collaboration.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To inculcate the values enshrined in the constitution of India and to provide an insight on the social and secular framework of the country.
- To familiarise the learners with concepts such as conservation, sustainability, and the life of the marginalized and their interconnectedness.
- To foster among learners an awareness of the diverse problems faced by women and sexual minorities and to promote a culture of inclusion and mutual respect.
- To understand the “human” as articulated among the various cultures and promote a multicultural and plural understanding of rights.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Develop a democratic outlook towards life.
- Inculcate the spirit of universal brotherhood.
- Understand the rights of the marginalized like women and sexual minorities
- Develop a holistic vision.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To enable the students to read and critically appreciate the different genres of expressing the self.
- To appreciate the fluid and flexible narratives of self expression that transcends the conventions of genre.
- To understand how personal narratives intersect with the larger social realities.
- To read personal narratives that move beyond the individual self to express the collective self.
- To understand how the distinctions between fact and friction blur in personal narratives.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Appreciate the different writings that express the self. Understand the nuances involved in self expression.
- Evaluate the larger social realities by applying their knowledge.
- Identify and recognize expressions of the collective self embedded in narratives of the personal self.
- Can distinguish between fact and fiction in personal narratives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To make the learners aware of the humanist dimensions of literature and media in the contemporary world.
- To enable the learners understand the concepts like globalization, commercialization and Intellectual Property Rights.
- To inculcate the spirit of universal brotherhood by presenting critiques of race, xenophobia, war and national borders.
- To disseminate knowledge about the rights of minorities like children, disabled and the animals and thus create a positive change in the societal perception of them.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand basic humanist dimensions.
- Understand concepts of globalization, commercialization and Intellectual property Rights.
- Understand the rights of minorities like children, disabled and the animals.
- Develop a considerate perception towards minorities.
B A English : Core Course-English Language and Literature
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce the students to the basic elements of poetry including the stylistic and rhetorical devices employed in poetry.
- To familiarize the various genres of poetry.
- To train the students in various perspective readings in poetrylike gender, race, caste, ethnicity, religion, region, environment and nation.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand the basic stylistic and rhetorical devices employed in poetry.
- Critically interact with poems from different contexts- social, political, economic, historical and national.
- Develop their subject consciousness.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce the students to the basic elements of poetry including the stylistic and rhetorical devices employed in poetry.
- To familiarize the various genres of poetry.
- To train the students in various perspective readings in poetrylike gender, race, caste, ethnicity, religion, region, environment and nation.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand the basic stylistic and rhetorical devices employed in poetry.
- Critically interact with poems from different contexts- social, political, economic, historical and national.
- Develop their subject consciousness.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To enable students to identify the specificities of various modes of prose writing.
- To equip them to write prose in as many different modes as possible.
- To develop the critical thinking ability of the student to respond to various modes of prose writings in relation to their socio – historic and cultural contexts.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Recognize different forms of prose. Appreciate the nuances of different types of prose.
- Know how to write essays, stories and other forms of prose.
- Able to clearly describe certain things in grammatically correct language. Can think critically about the newspaper articles they read. Can implement the knowledge they have gained in their daily life.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To develop a critical understanding of drama and various kinds of theatre and a range of dramatic skills and techniques
- To familiarize students with the cultural diversity of the world
- To provide students with a meaningful context for acquiring new language and developing better communication skills
- To motivate and encourage students to learn through active participation.
- To facilitate exploration of attitudes, values and behaviour and creation of roles and relationships so that the student gains an understanding of themselves and others through dramatic, imaginative experience.
- To develop confidence and self-esteem in their relationships with others and sensitivity towards others.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Can appreciate the various forms of drama.
- Gain knowledge about cultural differences in the world.
- Comprehend what is happening around them and respond appropriately according to the situation.
- Able to associate meaningfully with others.
- Get an idea about the behaviour of others who think differently, analyse the differences, explore along these pathways and gain new knowledge. Equip them with experiences that enable them to participate in community life.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To familiarize the students with different types of prose writing
- To introduce to them the basic concepts of style and literary devices in prose.
- To acquaint them with cultural diversity and divergence in perspectives.
- To develop their critical thinking abilities and write creatively and critically.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- differentiate different types of prose writing.
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the stylistic and literary devices in prose.
- analyse and examine the texts in their specific socio-cultural context to appreciate cultural diversity and divergence.
- develop a critical approach to text and write creatively and critically.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To develop a critical understanding of fiction.
- To familiarize students with the cultural diversity of the world.
- To promote perspective readings.
- To provide contexts for acquiring new language.
- To promote the development of oral skills.
- To motivate students to learn through active participation.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Can differentiate between long and short fiction.
- Understand about life through imaginative, critical thinking.
- Get an idea about different perspectives.
- Develop their language skills.
- Learn to speak fluently and audibly.
- Are initiated into lifelong learning.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To understand the political, religious, social and cultural trends of the Modernist and Postmodernist periods.
- To understand how the literature of the period relates to the important trends of the past.
- To develop an ability to read, understand and respond to a wide variety of texts of the period.
- To appreciate the ways in which authors achieve their effects and to develop skills necessary for literary study.
- To develop the ability to construct and convey meaning in speech and writing matching style to audience and purpose.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Are able to distinguish between the different trends of the Modernist and Postmodernist periods.
- Can connect between the literature of the period and the important trends of the past.
- Can appreciate a wide variety of texts.
- Develop skills necessary for literary study.
- Are able to convey meaning in speech and writing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce the students to the methodological issues of Humanities.
- To inspire the students to develop a Critical perspective with which to approach the disciplines under Humanities.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand the distinction between the methodologies of natural, social and human sciences.
- Understand the questions concerning the relation between language and subjectivity.
- Distinguish between the Western and Indian theories of textuality and reading.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To provide an overview of the various phases of the evolution of Indian writing in English.
- To introduce students to the thematic concerns, genres and trends of Indian writing in English.
- To generate discussions on the constraints and challenges encountered in articulating Indian sensibility in English.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand and appreciate Indian Literature in English. Explore the uniqueness and its place among the literatures in English.
- Compare other literatures in English with Indian writing in English.
- Examine the similarities and differences in attitudes, visions and idiom of expression.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To expose students to the pluralistic aspects of Indian culture and identity.
- To lead to a greater understanding of the human mind, of human communicative action and relations through an objective study of language.
- To familiarize students with key concepts of Linguistics and develop awareness of latest trends in language study.
- To help students towards a better pronunciation and to improve the general standard of pronunciation in everyday conversation and in reading.
- To help the students develop a sense of English grammar, idioms, syntax and usage.
- To improve writing and speech skills.
- To introduce and discuss the evolution
of literature.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand the pluralistic nature of Indian culture.
- Understand the human mind and human communicative action and relations.
- Become aware of the latest trends in language study.
- Improvement in the general standard of pronunciation in everyday conversation and in reading.
- Develop their language skills. Learn to speak fluently and audibly.
- Can speak and write good English.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To sensitize the student to his own readings, to develop a critical sensibility.
- To inculcate a love of literature.
- To enable the student to read literature using the critical and theoretical schools.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- The student is equipped with a broader and holistic sensibility.
- Gets an idea about the critical tools used in the reading of literature.
- Can analyse the complex nature of literary studies.
- Can assess literary discourses and gains perspective insights into the socio-political dynamics. Is familiar with the critical tools used in the reading of literature.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- The student will have a thorough general awareness of Computer hardware and software from a practical perspective.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand computer hardware and software.
- Can differentiate between different forms of computers.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- The student will have good practical skill in performing common basic tasks with the computer.
- To make the students aware that all readers are critics.
- To familiarize them with the factors involved in criticism like interpretation, elucidation, judgement and appreciation.
- To introduce the students to basic texts in criticism, relating to various movements and schools of thought.
- To develop critical thinking by introducing various tools of criticism- analysis, comparison, theoretical approaches etc.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Can apply their skills by using the computer.
- Understand the literary terms.
- Understand the various streams in literary criticism. Know the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary criticism.
- Develop the skills for literary criticism.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To initiate the students to varied literatures in English.
- To expose them to diverse modes of experiences and cultures.
- To familiarize them with the concepts of Postcolonialism.
- To enable students to compare their indigenous literature and culture with other literatures and cultures.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Appreciate varied literatures in English.
- Get an idea about diverse modes of experiences and cultures. Are aware of the concepts of Post colonialism.
- Can distinguish between their indigenous literature and culture with other literatures and cultures.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To enable students to identify concepts of class, race and gender as social constructs and interrelated throughout women’s lives.
- To lead them to explore the plurality of female experience.
- To equip them with analytical, critical and creative skills to interrogate the biases in the construction of gender.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Can analyze and explore the nuances of gender constructs. Recognize, rethink and redefine the literary canons.
- Can empathize with women’s voices articulated in literature from various countries.
- Creative suggestions are brought forward to deal with issues like the subjugation of women.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce students to writing in a professional environment.
- To introduce students to the forms of writing for the Mass Media.
- To give awareness to the students in data gathering, organizing and writing for various media like newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film and the Web.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Understand the nature of news, the ethical and legal restrictions on media writing and the criteria for writing excellence.
- Master the basic writing and reporting skills for various media- news writing for print and broadcast media and advertising copywriting.
- Think critically about writing for the media.
- Develop and apply media writing skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To expose students to the literatures representing India in various regional languages.
- To develop familiarity in the students with the cultural, linguistic and social nuances of regional literature.
- To overcome language barriers in the appreciation of good literature.
- To equip students with critical and analytical skills to respond to texts in various regional languages in India.
- To enable students to transcend cultural barriers in understanding, foregrounding and contesting the transcultural India.
- To inculcate a sense of oneness as Indians while learning to assert one’s own cultural identity and politics.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Exhibit competence in the mechanics of concise and clear media writing. Understand the literatures of various regional languages in India.
- Appreciate regional literatures inspite of the language barriers.
- Enjoy and appreciate the transcultural aspect of regional literatures.
- Apply critical and analytical skills in responding to regional language texts.
- Develop a sense of oneness as Indian and to assert the cultural identity.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To acquaint students with the communication aspects of English.
- To equip students through training in comprehensive language enhancement.
COURSE OUTCOME :
- Develop high level of proficiency in the language skill areas.
- Gain a sound functional competence in the English language.
- Solid understanding and usage of academic English.
- Fulfil educational and professional goals in communication.
B A English : Core Course-English Language and Literature ( Revised – 2019 onwards)
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce students to the language of literature, i.e., the meaning-making devices, verb phrases, collocations, linkers, sense groups and their functions in the literary text
- To train the students to identify the linguistic structures of poetic texts: symbols, metaphors, and other tropes and equip them in poetic conventions
- To recognize diverse points of view within a single text and to understand the rationale of polyphony
- To prepare students in reading literary/cultural texts closely, beyond the literal.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Comprehend and appreciate the language of literature, i.e., the meaning-making devices, verb phrases, collocations, linkers, sense groups and their functions in the literary text.
- Identify and analyse linguistic structures of poetic texts: symbols, metaphors, and other tropes.
- appreciate different voices/ points of view within a single text and analyse conflicting ideological positions
- do a close reading of literary and cultural texts and to unravel the layers of meaning
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce the students to the basic elements of poetry, including the stylistic and rhetorical devices employed in poetry, and to various genres of poetry.
- To facilitate students to attain various perspectives in reading poetry like gender, race, caste, ethnicity, religion, region, environment and nation.
- To familiarize the learners with different forms of poetry written in British and American literature.
- To create an awareness among the learners about different forms and themes of poetry produced across the globe in the history of literature
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Appreciate and analyse the stylistic elements and rhetorical devices employed in the various genres of poetry.
- adopt different perspectives in reading poetry like gender, race, caste, ethnicity, religion, region, environment and nation.
- identify and appreciate different forms of poetry written in British and American literature.
- recognize poetry from a variety of cultures, languages and historic periods
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To familiarize the students with different types of prose writing.
- To introduce to them the basic concepts of style and literary devices in prose.
- To acquaint them with cultural diversity and divergence in perspectives.
- To develop their critical thinking abilities and write creatively and critically.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- differentiate different types of prose writing.
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the stylistic and literary devices in prose
- analyse and examine the texts in their specific socio-cultural context to appreciate cultural diversity and divergence
- develop a critical approach to text and write creatively and critically.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To familiarize the students with the key concepts of English grammar and to use them more sensitively in their day-to-day communication needs.
- To help students towards a better language use through the understanding of the sentence patterns in English.
- To develop the logical and analytical skills in the use of language for communication.
- To familiarize students with contemporary English usage
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- apply key concepts of English grammar effectively in their day-to-day communication needs.
- use language with proficiency through the understanding of the sentence patterns in English.
- develop logical and analytical skills in the use of language for communication.
- effectively use the basic written, grammatical and technical structures of contemporary English usage.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To help students discover the pleasures in reading fiction.
- To aid students gain an insight into the human condition and the complexities of life.
- To acquaint the students with different types of fiction and analyze them
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- experience reading as a hermeneutic and interpretive act.
- demonstrate an understanding of human life in diverse socio-political and cultural contexts.
- analyse and appreciate different genres of fiction.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To have an understanding of important texts and movements in the history of literary criticism.
- To examine how literary criticism shapes literature and culture across centuries.
- To recognize and critique the major arguments underlying critical writings.
- To relate critical perspectives to the history of eastern and western ideas.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of foundational texts and important movements in the history of literary criticism.
- analyse the influence of literary criticism on literature and culture across centuries.
- identify and analyse the core concepts of critical texts.
- appreciate and analyse the foundational critical perspectives of east and west.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce the students to the basic elements of drama, including the historical progress of drama in different continents.
- To foster an ability in the students for appreciating drama as an art form.
- To familiarize the students with the different genres and masters of drama.
- To facilitate the learners to critically go beyond the theatrical performances to the texts
and approach them critically from various standpoints.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of drama and its historical evolution in different continents.
- appreciate drama as an art form.
- develop a critical understanding of different genres and masters of drama through the analysis of structure, form, style and language.
- critically analyse the theatrical performance and the dramatic texts through diverse perspectives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To cultivate among the students an understanding of important texts and movements in the history of literary theory.
- To enable the learners to critically approach literature and culture in the context of theory.
- To enrich the students through various perspectives of thinking and critique the major arguments presented in theory.
- To promote a pluralistic perspective of culture and literature in a multicultural society.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the important texts and movements in the history of literary theory.
- critically approach literature and culture in the context of theory.
- appreciate ,evaluate and apply various perspectives of thinking and critique the major arguments presented in theory.
- develop a pluralistic perspective of literature and culture in a multicultural society.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To lead to a greater understanding of the human mind, of human communicative action and relations through an objective study of language
- To familiarize students with key concepts of Linguistics and develop awareness of latest trends in Language Study
- To help students towards a better pronunciation and to improve the general standard of pronunciation in everyday conversation and in reading.
- To help the students develop a sense of English grammar, syntax and usage.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- develop a greater understanding of the human mind, of human communicative action and relations through an objective study of language.
- understand the key concepts of linguistics and develop an awareness of latest trends in language study.
- develop a knowledge of English phonetics, apply technical terms for describing and analysing English pronunciation and to read and produce phonemic transcriptions
- develop a sense of English grammar, syntax and usage.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To provide an overview of the various phases of the evolution of Indian writing in English
- To introduce students to the thematic concerns, genres and trends of Indian writing in English
- To expose students to the pluralistic aspects of Indian culture and identity
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- develop a holistic idea of the distinctive characteristics of Indian Writing in English and its history through the texts and contexts of prose and poetry by Indian authors.
- analyse and appreciate the genres, themes and trends of Indian writing in English
- appreciate the pluralistic aspects of Indian culture and identity.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To equip students to steer clear of misconceptions regarding women and to evolve a human perspective about them.
- To arouse a keen interest in analysing critically the diversity of women’s experiences across the world and to marvel at their creative skills.
- To perceive gender as a social construct
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- identify misogynistic notions and replace them with a humanist perspective.
- analyze women’s experiences around the world and appreciate the richness of their creativity.
- understand the ways in which gender is socially constructed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To introduce students to the language of literature, i.e., the meaning-making devices, verb phrases, collocations, linkers, sense groups and their functions in the literary text
- To train the students to identify the linguistic structures of poetic texts: symbols, metaphors, and other tropes and equip them in poetic conventions
- To recognize diverse points of view within a single text and to understand the rationale of polyphony
- To prepare students in reading literary/cultural texts closely, beyond the literal.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Comprehend and appreciate the language of literature, i.e., the meaning-making devices, verb phrases, collocations, linkers, sense groups and their functions in the literary text.
- Identify and analyse linguistic structures of poetic texts: symbols, metaphors, and other tropes.
- appreciate different voices/ points of view within a single text and analyse conflicting ideological positions
- do a close reading of literary and cultural texts and to unravel the layers of meaning
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To acquaint the students with the classic literatures and thereby composite cultures of the world
- To enable students to develop cross cultural perspectives
- To enhance the literary sensibility of students
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- relate to different cultures through an understanding of their classic literatures.
- integrate cross-cultural perspectives into their thinking process.
- inculcate a literary sensibility in their understanding of life and the events around them.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To appreciate film as an art form and its aesthetics.
- To understand how film connects with history, politics, technology, psychology and performance.
- To critically appraise the nature of representation on screen and how class, race, ethnicity and sexuality are represented.
- To develop analytical skills so that the student can produce informed and thorough close readings of films.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- understand film as an art form and appreciate them aesthetically.
- map the connections between film and history, politics, technology, psychology and performance.
- analyse and critique the representations of class, race,ethnicity and sexuality in films.
- produce informed and thorough close readings of films.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To expose the students to diverse cultures and modes of expression
- To enable them to explore issues of cultural plurality and hybridity.
- To expose the learners to literary negotiations of colonization and decolonization, identity, inequality, marginalization and so on.
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate a knowledge of diverse cultures and distinguish between the modes of expression associated with them.
- critically comment on issues related to cultural plurality and hybridity.
- highlight the role of literature in tackling issues related to decolonization, identity crises and discrimination in society.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To sensitize the students on issues pertaining to the marginalized
- To educate the students about the evolving patterns of generic and other technical possibilities that the marginalized use to represent their predicament.
- To communicate to the students how marginality is very often a contextual factor related to
socio-cultural reality.
- To discuss how the question of marginality has evolved by giving space to new and till now avoided categories of outcastes, bodily and culturally and how such people develop their own styles of articulation and subsequent theoretical foundations
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- identify the issues of the marginalized sections in society.
- trace patterns of the technical as well as the generic possibilities of representation used by the marginalized.
- locate the societal and cultural contexts of marginality.
- chart the expansion of the spectrum of the marginalized to include new categories of outcastes.
- outline the development of new forms of representation and critical theory associated with cultural and bodily integration of outcastes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- To teach students how to appreciate literature through simple and popular literary works.
through the selected pieces without formal introduction.
- To familiarize the students with the different genres and different varieties of English literature
- To teach students how literature can function as a reflection of life in its varied forms.
- To teach students how literature is philosophical and social
COURSE OUTCOME :
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- appreciate literature through an introduction to simple and popular literary works.
- classify and organize literature into genres and types.
- reflect on the diversity of lives and people around them
- view literature through a philosophical as well as a social lens.