The 2021 Admission is Open in Coimbatore Campus
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 a deeper understanding of literary works
- 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
- Teaching & research
- Technical Writers
- Content Developers
- Media and Journalism
- Publishing industry
- Advertising & Marketing
- HR/ Administration jobs in public and private sector
- Hospitality/Tourism industry
- Translators
- 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 |
