Academics
Coimbatore campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) English Language and Literature.
The programme offered at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Provides a deep insight into the world of literatures and enables the student to critically appreciate the major literary works
- Introduces the student to the political, social, cultural, economical and intellectual background of the various periods in literary history, thereby enabling him/her to acquire an understanding of life
- Helps to strengthen the linguistic capabilities of the student through theory and practical sessions.
- Includes electives that helps the student to identify his/her area of specialization
Why Literature Programme @ Amrita?
- To gain a sound theoretical knowledge both in Literature and allied fields
- To prepare for UGC – NET examinations
- To take up research in current topics
- To take up faculty positions in universities
- To help aspiring journalists and critics
- To gain a multicultural exposure
- To thrive and learn in a competitive environment
Job Opportunities for Literature students
- Media and Journalism
- Publishing industry
- Teaching & research
- Advertising & Marketing
- HR/ Administration jobs in public and private sector
- Hospitality industry
- Translators
- Technical Writers
- Content Developers
- Civil Services
Curriculum
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15ENG101 | Communicative English | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | A |
| Language Paper I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 15ELL101 | History of English Literature: The Pre-Chaucerian to the Augustan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 15ELL102 | English Poetry: The Elizabethan to the Augustan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | E |
| 15ELL103 | English Prose: The Elizabethan to the Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | G |
| 15CSA104 | Introduction to Computing | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | D |
| 15CUL101 | Cultural Education I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | F |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15ENG121 | Professional Communication | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | A |
| Language Paper II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | B | |
| 15ELL111 | History of English Literature: The Pre-Romantic to the Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 15ELL112 | English Poetry: The Pre-Romantic to the Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 15ELL113 | English Prose: The Late-Victorian to the Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | E |
| 15ELL114 | Indian Writing in English: Fiction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | G |
| 15CUL111 | Cultural Education II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | F |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15ENG201 | Communicative English (Advanced) | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | A |
| 15ELL201 | History of English Literature: Victorian to the Present | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 15ELL202 | American Literature | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 15ELL203 | >Biography | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 15ELL204 | English Fiction: Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | E |
| 15SSK201 | Life Skills I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | G |
| 15AVP201 | Amrita Value Programme I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | F |
| Total | 23 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15ELL211 | History of English Language and Phonetics | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | A |
| 15ELL212 | Indian Writing In English: Poetry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 15ELL213 | Shakespeare: Comedies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 15ENV200 | Environmental Studies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | H |
| Elective A | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | E | |
| Open Elective A* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | J | |
| 15AVP211 | Life Skills II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | G |
| 15AVP211 | Amrita Value Programme II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | F |
| Total | 25 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15ELL301 | Elements of Literary Criticism | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | A |
| 15ELL302 | English Poetry: Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 15ELL303 | English Drama: Elizabethan to Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 15ELL304 | Spiritual Literature | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | D |
| Elective B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | E | |
| Open Elective B* / Live-in-Lab.@ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | J | |
| 15SSK301 | Life Skills III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | G |
| 15ELL305 | Canadian Literature | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | F |
| Total | 28 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15ELL311 | Literary Criticism: Introduction | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | A |
| 15ELL312 | European Fiction | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 15ELL313 | English Fiction: Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 15ELL314 | English Drama: Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 15ELL315 | Shakespeare: Tragedies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | E |
| 15ELL316 | Autobiography | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | F |
| Total | 23 |
Total Credits for the Entire Programme: 141
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