Introduction
This program is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive overview of all the major genres of English Literature, as well as a focused, intensive approach to the areas of specialization. Another very important purpose is to introduce the students to the classical and contemporary developments in English Literature that have occurred through the ages with a special focus on the various dimensions of modern and contemporary Literature.
1. Program Mission Statement
Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Program is to produce literary critics and academic scholars who can make original contributions to the existing body of knowledge
2. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Program Objectives
Following are the primary objectives of the program that shape its curriculum and academic calendar:
1. To provide students with a comprehensive overview of the major dimensions and genres of English literature.
2. To offer students a focused and intensive approach to selected areas of specialization within English literature.
3. To familiarize students with the historical and evolutionary developments in English literature across different periods.
4. To introduce students to the key facets of modern and contemporary literary studies.
3. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
After the completion of the program, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a rigorous critical knowledge of literary and psycho-social concepts and a refined literary sensibility.
2. Prove themselves as independent and critical thinkers in professional and academic fields.
3. Set high standards of expression in the English language across academic, professional, and social contexts.
4. Make a significant contribution to the field in the form of a research thesis on a topic of relevance and interest to the international academic community of the discipline.
5. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of major genres, movements, and dimensions of English literature across historical periods.
5. Apply specialized literary theories and critical frameworks to focused areas of literary study.
6. Analyze literary texts within their historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts.
7. Critically engage with modern and contemporary literary texts using relevant theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches.
4. Program Objectives Alignment with Institutional Mission Statement
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Program Objectives (PEO)
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Alignment with Institutional Mission Statement
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Provide a comprehensive overview of major dimensions and genres of English literature
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Aligns with the institutional mission to promote broad-based academic knowledge, intellectual depth, and comprehensive understanding of literary and cultural traditions.
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Offer focused and intensive specialization in selected areas
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Supports the mission to nurture academic excellence, specialized expertise, and advanced scholarly engagement in chosen fields of study.
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Introduce historical and evolutionary developments in English literature
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Reflects the mission to cultivate historical consciousness, critical awareness, and an informed understanding of intellectual and cultural evolution.
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Introduce key facets of modern and contemporary literary studies
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Aligns with the mission to address contemporary intellectual challenges and to engage students with current literary, cultural, and theoretical debates.
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5. PEOs and PLOs
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PEO
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PLO 1
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PLO 2
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PLO 3
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PLO 4
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PLO 5
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PLO 6
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PLO 7
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PEO 1 – Comprehensive overview of major dimensions and genres of English literature
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PEO 2 – Focused and intensive specialization in selected areas
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PEO 3 – Historical and evolutionary developments in English literature
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ok
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ok
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PEO 4 – Modern and contemporary literary studies
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ok
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Program Summary
- Duration: 2 Years
- Credit Hours: 32
- Course Works: 26
- Thesis: 6
BS English (min. CGPA 2.00) or MA English (min. 45%)
GAT Test/UMT Entry Test (50% marks)