About the Department
The Department of English is one of the initial departments of the college established in 2008. English Language and Literature has been taught since the inception of the college. The department caters to the academic aspirations of the students by teaching General English, English Literature, and Communicative English. Department teaches English to all the streams of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Home-Science. The department has two permanent faculty members of good academic backgrounds who try their best to fulfill the academic needs of the students and explore their potential.
Vision
- To develop in students understanding and appreciation of English Literature.
- To develop quality knowledge in students together with honing their language, reading, and writing skills.
- To strive for academic excellence and foster the students’ critical abilities.
- The department’s vision is also aligned with the broader vision of the college which is to promote women's emancipation and empowerment.
Mission
- To promote progress in the personal academic growth of students.
- To promote cultural awareness through the study of language and literature.
- To promote inclusion, diversity, and equity of students from diverse geographical, professional, and ethnic backgrounds.
- To prepare them for demanding academic professions ahead.
List of courses in General English at Undergraduate semesters
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Semester
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Course Code
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Type of course
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Title of course
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Credits
|
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Theory
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Practical
|
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1
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ELR122J
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0MAJOR (6 CREDITS)
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
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4
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2
|
|
GEN122N
|
0MINOR (6 CREDITS)
|
GENERAL ENGLISH
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4
|
2
|
|
2
|
ELR222J
|
0MAJOR (6 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH LITERATURE
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4
|
2
|
|
GEN33N
|
0MINOR (6 CREDITS)
|
GENERAL ENGLISH
|
4
|
2
|
|
3
|
EN320
|
BA (CBCS) (2 CREDITS)
|
ADDITIONAL ENGLISH – I
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2
|
0
|
|
EL320
|
BA (CBCS) (6 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH LITERATURE – BRITISH POETRY- II
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4
|
2
|
|
4
|
EN420
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BA (CBCS) (2 CREDITS)
|
ADDITIONAL ENGLISH-II
|
2
|
0
|
|
EL420C
|
BA (CBCS) (6 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH LITERATURE – BRITISH NOVEL
|
4
|
2
|
|
5
|
ENG520
|
BA (CBCS) (2 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH – III
|
2
|
0
|
|
ELG520A
|
BA(CBCS) (6 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH LITERATURE – AMERICAN LITERATURE
|
4
|
2
|
|
6
|
ENG620
|
BA (CBCS) (2 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH – IV
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2
|
0
|
|
EL616DA
|
BA (CBCS)( 6 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH LITERATURE – INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
|
4
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2
|
General Elective courses (6 credits) for English students who have not opted for English literature as a core discipline:
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Semester
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Course Code
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Type of course
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Title of course
|
Credits
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
|
5
|
EL520G
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2GEC (6 CREDITS)
|
ENGLISH POETRY
|
4
|
2
|
Skill courses are offered as part of a basket of skill courses
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Semester
|
Course Code
|
Type of course
|
Title of course
|
Credits
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
|
4
|
EN418S
|
SEC (CBCS)
|
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (ELT)
|
2
|
2
|
|
5
|
EN517S
|
SEC (CBCS)
|
WRITING SKILLS
|
2
|
2
|
Ability Enhancement courses
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Semester
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Course Code
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Type of course
|
Title of course
|
Credits
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
|
1
|
ENL022A
|
4AECS
|
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE
|
3
|
0
|
|
CNS022A
|
4AECS
|
COMMUNICATION SKILLS COURSE
|
3
|
0
|
|
2
|
ENL022A
|
4AECS
|
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE
|
3
|
0
|
|
CNS022A
|
4AECS
|
COMMUNICATION SKILLS COURSE
|
3
|
0
|
Add-0n Courses
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Semester
|
Course Code
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Type of course
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Title of course
|
Credits
|
|
Theory
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Practical
|
|
All Semesters
|
Add On
|
Soft Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
2
|
0
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