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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ENG101 | Communicative English | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | A |
| Language Paper I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 18ELL101 | History of English Literature: The Pre-Chaucerian to the Jacobean | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL102 | English Poetry: The Chaucerian to the Jacobean | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL103 | English Prose: The Elizabethan to the Augustan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18CSA104 | Introduction to Computing | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | D |
| 18CUL101 | Cultural Education I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | F |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ENG121 | Professional Communication | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | A |
| Language Paper II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 18ELL111 | History of English Literature: The Augustan to The Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL112 | English Poetry: The Augustan to the Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL113 | English Prose: The Romantic to The Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL114 | Indian Writing in English: I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18CUL111 | Cultural Education II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | F |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ENG201 | Communicative English (Advanced) | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| 18ELL201 | History of English Literature: The Late Victorian to The Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL202 | American Literature | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL203 | Life Writing-I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL204 | English Fiction: Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | E |
| 18SSK201 | Life Skills I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | G |
| 18AVP201 | Amrita Value Programme I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | F |
| Total | 23 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL211 | History of English Language | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL212 | Shakespeare | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL213 | Canadian Literature | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | C |
| 18ENV300 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | H |
| Elective A | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Open Elective A* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | J | |
| 18SSK211 | Life Skills II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | G |
| 18AVP211 | Amrita Value Programme II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | F |
| Total | 24 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL301 | Elements of Literary Criticism | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | A |
| 18ELL302 | English Poetry: Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 18ELL303 | English Drama: Elizabethan to Victorian | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL304 | Spiritual Literature | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL305 | Phonetics and Grammar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Elective B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 18ELL390 | Open Elective B* / Live-in-Lab.@ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | J |
| 18SSK301 | Life Skills III | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | G |
| Total | 28 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL311 | Methodology of Literary Studies and Humanities | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL312 | Indian Writing In English-II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL313 | English Fiction: Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL314 | English Drama: Modern | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL315 | Indian Aesthetics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18ELL316 | Life Writing II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 23 |
Total Credits for the Entire Programme: 141
Electives
ELECTIVES A & B (any two)
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL231 | Creative Writing in English | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18ELL232 | Journalism and Mass Media | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18ELL233 | Teaching English for Indian Students | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18ELL234 | Technical and Professional English Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
LANGUAGE - Paper I
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18HIN101 | Hindi I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18KAN101 | Kannada I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18MAL101 | Malayalam I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18SAN101 | Sanskrit I | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
LANGUAGE - Paper II
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18HIN111 | Hindi II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18KAN111 | Kannada II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18MAL111 | Malayalam II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18SAN111 | Sanskrit II | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
