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The Master of Arts in English program offers a comprehensive and advanced study of literature and language, providing students with a profound understanding of literary works, linguistic structures, and cultural contexts. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis, research proficiency, and effective communication skills, equipping students with the tools needed for scholarly excellence. With a focus on intellectual independence and global awareness, graduates emerge as leaders in literary and academic communities.Whether pursuing careers in academia, publishing, or diverse professional fields, students graduate with applied knowledge, transferable skills, and a deep appreciation for the rich heritage of English literature.
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This course delves into the rich tapestry of English literature from the Renaissance to the Victorian era, examining key texts that explore the evolution of thought and expression. Students will engage with seminal essays by figures such as Sir Francis Bacon, John Milton, and T.S. Eliot, focusing on themes of truth, culture, and individualism.
This course examines major works from the Middle Ages to the Romantic period, including Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, Spenser's The Faerie Queene, and selected sonnets by Shakespeare and Sir Philip Sidney. We will explore John Donne’s metaphysical poetry, Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress," and Alexander Pope's satirical Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot. The course also includes Milton's Paradise Lost, Blake's contrasting poems, and the Romantic reflections of Wordsworth, Keats, and Shelley on nature and human emotion.
This co-curricular course for MA English students is designed to enhance critical thinking, communication, and research skills through interactive activities beyond the traditional curriculum. Students will engage in workshops, literary debates, and creative projects that complement their academic studies.
This course provides a comprehensive and comprehensible account of major and minor trends in language teaching methods from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. It aims to familiarize students with different approaches and methods of teaching English in a variety of contexts. It discusses these approaches and methods with particular reference to teaching English in multilingual contexts like India and Assam to enrich their professional knowledge. This course prepares students to select appropriate instructional practices and take informed decisions for teaching English effectively in their immediate teaching contexts.
This course provides a comprehensive survey of English literature from Old English through the Romantic Period, covering major works, genres, and movements. Students will examine how literature reflects and shapes cultural, political, and intellectual shifts across eras.
This course explores the works of four prominent playwrights from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, focusing on themes of power, tragedy, and human ambition. Christopher Marlowe's The Jew of Malta examines religious hypocrisy and greed, while Shakespeare's King Lear delves into familial betrayal and the descent into madness. Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy introduces the revenge tragedy genre, blending justice with violence. Finally, Ben Jonson's The Alchemist offers a satirical look at deception and social aspiration through the lens of alchemy and opportunism.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of literary forms and genres, tracing their evolution from classical to contemporary periods. Through close readings and critical analysis, students will explore major genres in poetry, drama, and prose, examining foundational texts and key literary techniques.
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This course explores pivotal biographical and critical writings, showcasing diverse perspectives on literature, culture, and history. Texts include Samuel Johnson's critique of Milton, Rousseau's reflections on his childhood, Nehru's historical letters, Sealy’s travel memoir, and T.S. Eliot’s essay on Hamlet. Together, these works offer a rich introduction to personal narrative and literary criticism across eras.
This course provides an overview of Environmental Science, focusing on the interactions between humans and the natural world. Key topics include ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, and sustainable practices. Through case studies and practical applications, students will explore environmental challenges and solutions, gaining insights into protecting and preserving our planet for future generations.
This Community Service course for MA English students integrates academic learning with meaningful social engagement. Students will apply their communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills to serve local communities, participating in activities such as literacy programs, cultural events, and educational outreach.
This Co-curricular course offers students opportunities to enhance their academic learning through extracurricular activities, fostering skills in leadership, teamwork, creativity, and personal development.
This course explores key works in modern drama, examining the themes, characters, and social critiques presented by prominent playwrights from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Beginning with Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, the course delves into the evolution of theatrical realism and its shift toward existential and absurdist perspectives, as seen in works by Shaw, Pinter, Wesker, and Stoppard.
This course offers a comprehensive study of significant poetic works from the Victorian era to the modernist and postmodernist periods, focusing on themes of identity, mortality, faith, and nature. Through poets such as Tennyson, Browning, Rossetti, Eliot, Yeats, and Plath, students will examine evolving literary styles and techniques, including dramatic monologue, imagism, and confessional poetry.
This course introduces students to key works in Indian English literature, spanning poetry, drama, fiction, autobiography, and travel writing. Through writers like Ezekiel, Das, Karnad, Lahiri, Gandhi, and Ghosh, the course explores themes of identity, tradition, and cultural memory. Students will engage in diverse literary forms to understand the unique voices and perspectives that shape contemporary Indian literary expression.
The Post Graduate Practice Teaching course is designed to equip future educators with essential teaching methodologies, classroom management skills, and lesson-planning strategies for effective educational practice. Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on classroom experience, students will engage in lesson development, deliver practice lessons, and receive constructive feedback to refine their teaching approach.
This course provides a chronological study of English literature from the Victorian Age through to the Postmodern Era, highlighting key literary movements, authors, and texts within each period. Beginning with the social critiques of the Victorian era and progressing through Edwardian realism, Modernist experimentation, and Postmodern innovation, students will explore how historical contexts shaped literary forms, themes, and styles.
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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of classic novels from the 18th to the 20th century, examining the evolution of prose fiction in English literature. Through selected works of prominent authors like Richardson, Austen, Hardy, Joyce, and Orwell, students will analyze themes, characterization, narrative techniques, and the socio-political contexts that shaped these literary masterpieces.
This course traces the progression of literary criticism from classical to modern times, beginning with foundational texts by Plato, Aristotle, and Longinus. Moving through the Renaissance to Victorian and 20th-century critics like Sidney, Coleridge, and Woolf, students engage with key ideas that shaped literary thought. The course also explores modern theories such as structuralism, psychoanalysis, and deconstruction, featuring Saussure, Lacan, and Derrida. Core concepts, including feminism, postcolonialism, and cultural materialism, equip students with interpretative tools for critical literary analysis.
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