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Bachelor of Arts in English

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

About the programme: The course offers students a platform to gain an in- depth understanding of a wide range of subjects within the realm of English language and literary studies as it focuses on developing knowledge and experiences in the disciplines of English Literature, English Language Education, and Linguistics. The course provides both global and indigenous perspectives to the study, opportunities, and challenges in the field of English studies as it relates to real-world issues such as the interplay of social-interactions, media and translation in multilingual and multicultural exchanges. Students will be able to learn, participate and evaluate the practical application of theoretical concepts in the field.

Duration: 3 years (six semesters) with option for an additional 4 th year for Honours or Honours with research. Students with the 4-year BA English Honours will be eligible for the 1-year degree in MA English Literature/English Language Education/Linguistics.

Eligibility: Class XII (Any stream)

Course Outline:

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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 100 Foundation in English Literature 2 2 90
BAENG 101 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 2 2 90
ENGL100 Ability Enhancement Course: English and Communication 1 4 60

SDG 100

SDG 101

Interdisciplinary Course:

SDG theme 1: Enhancing Quality of life

SDG theme 2:

Towards a Sustainable future

1

1

1

1

45

45

FDC 100

FDC 101

FDC 102

FDC 103

Value Added Course: Foundation Course 1: Knowing myself

Foundation Course 2: Career skills

Foundation Course 3: Health Education

Foundation Course 4: Environmental studies

1

1

1

1

15

15

15

15

Total 14 6 390
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG150 Theories and Approaches of Language Learning and teaching 2 2 90
BAENG 151 Rise of English Literature 2 2 90
ENGL150 Ability Enhancement Course: English and Communication 2 4 60

SDG 150

SDG 151

 

Interdisciplinary Course:

SDG theme 3: Equality and Equity (Social, Economics, Gender and Education)

SDG theme 4: Language, Culture and Music

1

1

1

1

45

45

FDC 150

FDC 151

FDC 152

FDC 153

Value Added Course: Foundation Course 5: Culture and Art

Foundation Course 6: Gender, reproductive health and life skills education

Foundation Course 7: Human values

Foundation Course 8: Community Engagement

1

1

1

1

30

15

15

15

  Total 13 7 405
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 200 Phonetics and Phonology 2 2 90
BAENG 201 First and Second Language Acquisition 2 2 90
MNR 200 MNR 201 MNR202 MNR203 Minor (any One of the following) 1.Education and teaching I 2. Media and communication I 3. Nutrition, sports and fitness I 4. Management and Office administration-I 2 2 90
MTDP 200 Multidisciplinary 1: Human biology & basic life support 2 2 90
ENTR 200 Skill enhancement courses: Entrepreneurship 2 2 90
  Total 10        10 450
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 250 Pre-modern English Literature 2 2 90
BAENG 251 Language Skills 2 2 90
BAENG 252 Functional Mandarin/ French 2 2 90
MNR 250 MNR 251 MNR 252 MNR 253 Minor (any One of the following) 1. Education and teaching II 2. Media and communication II 3. Nutrition, sports and fitness II 4. Management and Office administration-II 2 2 90
MTDP 250 Multidisciplinary 2: Data and demographics and AI for learning 2 2 90
Total 10 10 450
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 300 Modern English Literature: 2 2 90
BAENG 301 Non-British and Contemporary English Literature 2 2 90
English for Media Literacy (Coursera) 2 2 90
Translation in Practice (Coursera) 2 2 90
MNR 300 MNR 301 MNR 302 MNR 303   Minor (only One of the following) 1. Education and teaching III 2. Media and communication III 3. Nutrition, sports and fitness III 4. Management and Office administration-III 2 2 90
Total 10 10 450
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 350 Indian and North East Literature 2 2 90
BAENG 351 Gender Inclusive Language 2 2 90
BAENG 352 Internship 12 360
  Total 4 16   540
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester VI = 120 credits & 2685 hours.
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                                        Honours in English Language Education 
        Semester VII   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 400 Language Planning and Policies   2   2   90
BAENG 401 Sociology of Language 2 2 90
BAENG 402 Language and Society 2 2 90
BAENG 403 Language and Culture 2 2 90
BAENG 404 Teaching English through Literature 2 2 90
  Total 10 10 450
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        Semester VIII   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 450 English Language Education and Digital Literacy 2 2 90
BAENG 451 Classroom Management 2 2 90
BAENG 452 Learning strategies and study skills 2 2 90
BAENG 453 Language for Specific Purposes 2 2 90
BAENG 454 Language for Employability 2 2 90
  Total 10 10 450
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3585 hours.
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                             Honours with Research in English Language Education 
            Semester VII   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 400 Language Planning and Policies 2 2 90
BAENG 401 Sociology of Language 3 1 75
BAENG 405 Second Language Teacher Education 2 2 90
BAENG 407 English for Specific purposes: Empowering those with special abilities 2 2 90
BAENG 409 English Language Education and Digital Literacy 3 1 75
  Total 12 8 420
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      Semester VII   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAENG 455 Research Methodology 3 1 75
BAENG 456 Statistical tools and techniques for research 3 1 75
BAENG 457 Research Project/Dissertation 12 360
  Total 6 14 510
Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3615 hours.
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAL 400 Classification of Languages 2 2 90
BAL 401 Linguistics Analysis of Languages 2 2 90
BAL 402 Northeast Linguistics 2 2 90
BAL 403 Historical Linguistics 2 2 90
BAL 404 Corpus Linguistics 2 2 90
Total 10 10 450
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAL 450 Introduction to Computational Linguistics 2 2 90
BAL 451 Lexicology and Lexicography 2 2 90
BAL 452 Linguistics landscaping of Northeast India 2 2 90
BAL 453 Introduction to Psycholinguistics 2 2 90
BAL 454 Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis 2 2 90
Total 1 180 450
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3585 hours.
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAL 400 Classification of Languages 2 2 90
BAL 401 Linguistics Analysis of Languages 2 2 90
BAL 402 Northeast Linguistics 2 2 90
BAL 403 Historical Linguistics 2 2 90
BAL 404 Corpus Linguistics 2 2 90
  Total 10 10 450
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAL 455 Basics of Field Linguistics 3 1 75
BAL 456 Research Methodology 3 1 75
BAL 457 Research Project/Dissertation 12 360
Total 6 14 510
Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3645 hours.
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAEL 400 Modernism – History, Concept and Influence 2 2 90
BAEL 401 Feminist Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 402 Post-Colonial Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 403 Writing Methods 2 2 90
  Total 8 8 360
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAEL 450 Post- Modernism – History, Concept and Influence 2 2 90
BAEL 451 Protest Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 452 Dalit Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 453 Internship  – 12 360
Total 6 18 630
Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3675 hours.
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Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAEL 400 Modernism – History, Concept and Influence 2 2 90
BAEL 401 Feminist Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 402 Post-Colonial Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 403 Writing Methods 2 2 90
  Total 8 8 360
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    Semester VII   Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
BAEL 450 Post- Modernism – History, Concept and Influence 2 2 90
BAEL 451 Protest Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 452 Dalit Literature 2 2 90
BAEL 454 Research and Dissertation  – 12 360
  Total 6 18 630
Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3675 hours.
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