Duration of programs
| Programs | Minimum duration | Maximum duration | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA in English (Pre-Final) | 2 years | 4 years | 4 |
Admission Requirements for the Graduate Program
Candidates must meet the following requirements: Minimum 2nd Class in BA in English (3/4 years) or CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent. Applicants from any other discipline (without a 3/4-year degree in English) must have 2nd class or CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent.
Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 72 credits
Total class weeks in a semester: 15
Minimum CGPA: 2.5
Maximum academic years of completion: 4 years
Category of Courses:
| Sl. No. | Course components | No. of Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GED Courses | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Core Courses | 22 | 66 |
| 3 | Elective Courses | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Capstone Courses: Research Methodology and project/ Thesis | 1+1 | 6 |
| Total | 24 | 72 | |
Semester wise Distribution:
MA in English (Preliminary and Final) program, the duration of which is one (2) year, has a total number of 22 courses and Project Thesis/Dissertation of 6 Credits. Total credits are 72. Semester-wise distribution of courses is demonstrated below.
1st Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 02321009 | Old and Middle English Literature | 3 |
| ENG 02321010 | Shakespeare 1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321012 | 20th Century Modern Poetry | 3 |
| ENG 02321018 | South Asian, Caribbean and African Literature in English 1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321011 | Shakespeare 2 | 3 |
2nd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 02321015 | Continental Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321016 | Continental Literature 2 | 3 |
| ENG 02321013 | 20th Century Modern Fiction | 3 |
| ENG 02321019 | South Asian, Caribbean and African Literature in English 2 | 3 |
| ENG 02321017 | American Literature | 3 |
3rd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 02321002 | Elizabethan Drama | 3 |
| ENG 02321003 | Elizabethan and Seventeenth Century Poetry | 3 |
| ENG 02321005 | 19th Century Literature- I | 3 |
| ENG 02321020 | Modern Literary Theory | 3 |
| ENG 02321006 | Romantic Literature-1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321014 | 20th Century English Drama | 3 |
4th Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 02321001 | Literary Theory-1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321007 | 20th Century English Literature-1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321004 | 18th Century English Literature- I | 3 |
| ENG 02321008 | English for Professional Purposes/Business English | 3 |
| ENG 02321021 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 02321022 | Gender and Literature | 3 |
For non-thesis students:
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 02321001 | Literary Theory-1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321007 | 20th Century English Literature-1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321004 | 18th Century English Literature- I | 3 |
| ENG 02321008 | English for Professional Purposes/Business English | 3 |
| ENG 02321021 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 02321022 | Gender and Literature | 3 |
For thesis students:
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 02321001 | Literary Theory-1 | 3 |
| ENG 02321008 | English for Professional Purposes/Business English | 3 |
| ENG 02321021 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 02321022 | Gender and Literature | 3 |
| ENG 02301023 | Project Thesis /Dissertation | 6 |