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B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) English Language and Literature
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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