M. A. in English Literature & Literary Theory (Offered at Coimbatore Campus)

Academics

The M.A. programme in English Literature and Literary Theory at Amrita 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 finer aspects 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 literary theory and hone her/his skills to think critically. The highly research oriented programme 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

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Curriculum

Semester 1

Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
Renaissance & Elizabethan Literature	4	0	0	4
Neo-Classical Literature	3	0	0	3
Romantic Literature	3	0	0	3
Victorian Literature	3	0	0	3
20th Century British Literature	3	0	0	3
Linguistics	4	0	0	4
AVP/ Cultural Education	P/F
Total				20

Semester 2

Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
Introduction to Literary Theory & Criticism	3	0	0	3
Contemporary American Literature	4	0	0	4
Indian Writing in English	4	0	0	4
Bhasha Sahithya in English Translation	3	0	0	3
Elective I	3	0	0	3
Elective II	3	0	0	3
Total				20

Semester 3

Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
Indian Aesthetics	3	0	0	3
Literary Theory I (till 1960s)	3	0	0	3
Literary Theory II (1960-90)	3	0	0	3
Research Methodology in Language & Literature	3	0	0	3
Elective III	3	0	0	3
Elective IV	3	0	0	3
Total				18