M.A. English Literature

Eligibility: Graduation with English or equivalent
Course Level : Postgraduate (PG)
Duration : 2 Years
Description :

English is first spoken in early medieval England and it is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family. It became the leading language of international discourse in the 21st century. English is the dominant language of United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and many more countries. Master of Arts or M.A. in English Literature is a two year postgraduate course with four semesters of study designed to teach the major trends in English literature through a detailed study. Literature is the thought which is expressed with the help of language. This course teaches Indian and international English literature, and also help to understand the cultural and social aspects of English literature.

Main Subjects to Be Studied

  • Methodology for Studying Literature
  • Indian Writing in English
  • Postcolonial Literature
  • American Literature
  • Modern World Literature
  • English Fiction
  • Traditional English Drama
  • Modern English Drama
  • Literary Theory & Criticism
  • English Poetry

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