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Master of Arts in English Literature​

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About the Programme:

The PG program in English Literature is a Two-Year course with options for multiple exits. The program seeks to inculcate a philosophical understanding of texts and their inseparable connection to culture and existence. An in-depth study of texts from older to contemporary times will provide a holistic understanding of the need for art in expressing human concerns and the interconnectedness with history, society, and human development. It is also invariably a study of the function of literature in addressing individual and societal concerns especially in terms of well-being, equality, and justice.

Master of Arts in English Literature

Duration: Two years (4 semesters)

Eligibility: Any Bachelor’s degree

Course Outline

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                Semester I Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MAEL 500 Poetry 1: Early to Romantic Period 2 1 60
MAEL 501 Fiction 1:18th to 20th Century 2 1 60
MAEL 502 Drama 1: Early British Drama 2 1 60
MAEL 503 Lit Theory and Criticism 1: Classical Theory 2 1 60
MAEL 504 Online 3 1 75
  CSRS 500 CSTL 500 CSES 500 CSCE 500 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 1 1 45
  GS 500 General Subject Gender Sexuality and Society in NE 1 1 45
  Club Activity     120
  Total 13 7 525
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      Semester II Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MAEL 550 Poetry 2: Victorian to Modern 2 1 60
MAEL 551 Fiction 2: Modern to Post-Modern 2 1 60
MAEL 552 Drama 2: Modern to Post-Modern 2 1 60
MAEL 553 Lit Theory and Criticism 2: Romantic and Victorian 2 1 60
MAEL 554 Online 3 1 75
CSRS 550 CSTL 550 CSES 550 CSCE 550 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 1 1 45
CA 550 SDG 550 General Subjects Current Affairs SDG 1 1 45
  Club Activity 120
  Total 14 6 525
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        Semester III Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MAEL 600 Northeast Writing in English and Translation 1 2 1 60
MAEL 601 Indian Writing in English and Translation 1 2 1 60
MAEL 602 Optional Paper 1 2 1 60
MAEL 603 Lit Theory and Criticism 3 2 1 60
MAEL 604 Online 3 1 75
CSRS 600 CSTL 600 CSES 600 CSCE 600 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 2 2 90
  Club Activity 120
Total 13 7 525
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        Semester IV Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MAEL 650 Northeast Writing in English and Translation 2 2 1 60
MAEL 651 Indian Writing in English and Translation 2 2 1 60
MAEL 652 Optional Paper 2 2 1 60
MAEL 653 Online 2 1 60
Internship –  8 240
Club Activity 120
Total 8 12 600
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 2175 hours.

2. Master’s Degree in English Literature (One-year programme in related fields)

Duration: One year (2 semesters)

Eligibility: 2 years Master’s Degree in a related discipline, along with a compulsory Bridging Course for an “MA in English Literature”.

            Related Disciplines: – MA in Linguistics, MA in ELE, MA in Philosophy, MA in   

            Education, MA in Theology

            Students who have completed their 4th year Bachelors in English Literature can opt 

            for this one-year course for a “Master’s Degree in English Literature”.

Course Outline

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        Semester I Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MAEL 600 Northeast Writing in English and Translation 1 2 1 60
MAEL 601 Indian Writing in English and Translation 1 2 1 60
MAEL 602 Optional Paper 1 2 1 60
MAEL 603 Lit Theory and Criticism 3 2 1 60
MAEL 604 Online 3 1 75
CSRS 600 CSTL 600 CSES 600 CSCE 600 Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement 2 2 90
  Club Activity 120
Total 13 7 525
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      Semester II Subject Code Subject Title Credits Hours
Theory Practicum
MAEL 650 Northeast Writing in English and Translation 2 2 1 60
MAEL 651 Indian Writing in English and Translation 2 2 1 60
MAEL 652 Optional Paper 2 2 1 60
MAEL 653 Online 2 1 60
MAEL 654 Dissertation –  8 240
Club Activity 120
Total 8 12 600
Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester II = 40 credits & 1125 hours.

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