Syllabus for Bachelor of Arts (Engllish)
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Syllabus for Bachelor of Arts (Engllish)
Course Details
Eligibility Criteria

12th passed in Commerce, Science or Vocational stream.

Intake

120 Seats

Duration

The duration of the course shall be full time three academic years (i.e. 6 semesters).

Evaluation Scheme
  • The credits allotted for each semester are as follows (w.e.f. AY 2017-18)::
    Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
    Credits 24 24 22 24 24 24 142
  • The academic performance evaluation of a student is according to a letter grading system based on Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examinations (SEE).
  • Based on the performance in Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE) the grade in form of double alphabet (Letter Grade i.e. O,A+,A,B+,B,C and F)) is awarded to a student in a course. A student should secure minimum of 40% together in CIE and SEE (i.e. CIE + SEE) in each course of Theory and Practical, including Project viva, if any.
  • The distribution of weightage among different parameters of CIA is as follows:
    Parameter Frequency Weightage (in each course)
    Internal Test Two 37.5%
    Unit test/Quiz Two 25%
    Practical Assignment and Presentation Two-Three 25%
    Skill Development Activities / Subject Specific criteria One 12.5%
  • The student should have at least 80% attendance during the semester in order to become eligible to appear in the SEE
  • SEE would be of 3 hours for theory and 2 hours for practical.
  • For semester I to IV
  • The question paper format for a course for SEE is as follows:
    Section-I - 30 marks
    Question 1: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 2: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 3: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Section: II - 30 marks
    Question 4: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 5: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]
    b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    Question 6: a) answer the following (2 out of 3) [Each of 2 mark]]
    b) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[6 marks]     		04 marks
    06 marks
    For semester V and VI
    Section- I - 30 marks
    Question 1: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 2: b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 3: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
    Section- II - 30 marks
    Question 4: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 5: b) Practical/Case study/Scenario based Problem (1) [10 marks] 10 marks
    Question 6: a) Theory Questions (1 out of 2 )[10 marks] 10 marks
  • The letter grade awarded to a student in a course shall be based on CIE and SEE. The letter grades O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P & F indicate level of academic achievement assessed on a 10 point scale.
    Percentage Letter Grade Grade Point
    85 - 100 O (Outstanding) 10
    75 - 84.99 A+ (Excellent) 9
    65 - 74.99 A (Very Good) 8
    55 - 64.99 B+ (Good) 7
    50 - 54.99 B (Above Average) 6
    45 - 49.99 C (Average) 5
    Below 40% F (DROPPED) 0
  • The overall performance of a student will be indicated by two indices:
    SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).
    SGPA is calculated on the basis of course credit and grade point of all courses in that semester. CGPA is cumulative in nature.
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Programme Outcome (PO) & Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
Programme Outcome (PO)
  • Programme Outcome (PO)
  • PO - I: Knowledge: Provides the systematic knowledge about English literature, English Language and EnglishLinguistics showing an understanding of theoretical and literary developments in relation to thespecific field of English Studies.
  • PO - II: Core Competence: Creates research analysis ability, criticism of literary and cultural texts from different historicaleras and genres.
  • PO - III: Scope: Imparts students with a critical aptitude necessary in academic environment, while at a job andin an increasingly complex and interdependent world.
  • PO - IV: Communication Skills: Include application of subject knowledge as a bridge to life in the world, where the focus is ondemonstrating one’s competence in professional skills.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
  • Students will be able to understand therange, significance and scope of English Literature and the growth and evolution of theLanguage.
  • Students will be familiar with the conventions ofdiverse textual genres including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, autobiography, biography,Journal, film, plays, editorials etc.
  • Students will be accurate both in oral andwritten communication as they will be strong in Grammar and its usage.
  • Students can apply critical frameworks to analyse the cultural and historical background of texts written in English..
  • Students can express a thorough command ofEnglish and its linguistic structures.
  • Students will be conversant with the significantcritical approaches and terms in literary criticism.
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