Vision and Mission of the Department
Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of blueprint of human society. From the writings of ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, India to Greek philosophy and poetry, from the epics of Homer to the plays of William Shakespeare, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Toni Morrison, works of literature give insight and context to all the world's societies. In this way, literature is more than just a historical or cultural artifact; it broadens horizons and helps develop new perspectives.
By asserting the relevance of the literary arts, critical and creative thinking, and effective communication skills, we prepare our students to be flexible, able to read culture, and engage with different perspectives. By doing so, we want to empower our students to make informed decisions that benefit their communities and themselves, and to communicate these decisions effectively in written and oral contexts.
Programmes:
- Higher Secondary in Arts Stream
- Higher Secondary in Science Stream
- B.A with Honours in English
- B.A in the Distance Mode
- M.A in the distance Mode
- B.Voc in Tea Plantation and management
- Diploma Course in Horticulture and Small tea Management
Courses taught:
H.S Level:
General English in Higher Secondary in Arts Stream
General English in Higher Secondary in Science Stream
Alternative English in Higher Secondary in Arts Stream
Alternative English in Higher Secondary in Arts Stream
UG Level:
UG English Honours Courses (CBCS)
General English for Honours and non-Honours courses (CBCS)
Alternative English for Honours and non-Honours Courses (CBCS)
General English for B.Voc in Small Tea Management
General English for Diploma in Horticulture and Nursery Management
Add on / Certificate course in Spoken English
B.A in Distance Mode (Under Distance Learning mode of DU)
PG Level:
M.A in Distance Mode (Under Distance Learning mode of DU)
CBCS Syllabus
ENGLISH HONOURS: OVERVIEW
Sem-1
Core-1: Indian Classical Literature
Core-2: European Classical Literature
G. Elective: Academic Writing & Composition
A. Enhancement (Compulsory): English Communication, Alternative English
Sem-2
Core-3:Indian Writing in English
Core-4: British Poetry and Drama 14th to 17th Century.
G. Elective: Media and Communication Skills.
A. Enhancement(Compulsory): Environmental Study.
Sem-3
Core-5: American Literature
Core-6: Popular Literature
Core-7: : British Poetry and Drama 17th and 18th Century
G. Elective: Language and Linguistics.
S. Enhancement: English Language Teaching (ELT) or Soft Skills
Sem-4
Core-8: British Literature: 18th Century
Core-9: British Romantic Literature
Core-10: British Literature: 19th century
G. Elective: Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment
Sem-5
Core-11: Women's Writing
Core-12: British Literature: Early 20th Century
Discipline Specific: Any two of the following
1. Modern Indian Writing in English Translation
2. Literature of the Indian Diaspora
3. Literary Criticism
4. World Literature
Sem-6
Core-13: Modern European Drama
Core-14: Postcolonial Literature
Discipline Specific: Any two of the following
5. Literary Theory
6. Literature and Cinema
7. Partition Literature
8. Travel Writing
Note: The highlighted Elective (Generic) paper is meant for those who opt for English as their Generic Elective subject.
