The 2021 Admission is Open in Coimbatore Campus
Academics
The MA Programme offers a comprehensive knowledge about English Language and Literature and its interconnections through an integration of conventional and contemporary approaches of study.The Programme has been designed to meet the recent upsurge in liberal arts programmes, which stems from the realization of the immediate need for creating an academic community that has diverse interests and capabilities and a genuine concern for higher ideals of life.
The Programme is on par with the ones offered in all major universities and stands out for its updated and innovative curriculum. This has been specially designed to equip the student with a strong grounding in Literature, Literary theory, English Language studies and to hone her/his skills to think critically. The highly research-oriented Programmeoffers a wide array of electives and grooms the student for a cutting-edge academic career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL501 | Linguistics | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL502 | English Literature: Chaucer to 19th Century | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL503 | New Literatures In English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL504 | Shakespeare Studies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL511 | Literary Theory-I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL512 | English Poetry: 19th Century | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL513 | Indian Literatures In English Translation | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Elective I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 18ELL514 | Research Methodology for Language and Literature | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL601 | Literary Theory-II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL602 | English Poetry: 20th Century | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 18ELL603 | Modern English Drama | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Elective III | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Elective II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Total | 18 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | L | T | P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL611 | Film Studies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18ELL612 | European Fiction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 18ELL613 | Writing From the Margins | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Elective IV | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 18ELL696 | Dissertation | 8 | ||||
| 18ELL697 | Practical course titled ‘Current Affairs and Debate’ | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 22 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18ELL531 | Postcolonial Poetry | 3-0-0- 3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL532 | Comparative Literature | 3-0-0 -3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL533 | Cultural Studies | 3-0-0-3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL534 | Latin American Writing | 3-0-0-3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL535 | Indian Women Novelists in English | 3-0-0- 3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL536 | Methods of Teaching English Language | 3-0-0-3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL537 | Translation Studies | 3-0-0-3 | 3 | |
| 18ELL538 | Twentieth Century American Literature | 3-0- 0- 3 | 3 | |
| Total | 24 |
To be added new elective
| Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Cr | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16ELL543 | Green Literature | 3 0 0 | 3 | D/E |
| 15ELL531 | Canadian Fiction | 3 0 0 | 3 | D/E |
| 16ELL545 | Travel Literature | 3 0 0 | 3 | D/E |
| 16ELL542 | Children’s Literature | 3 0 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 |
Year-wise Curriculum & Syllabus
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