Sunday, 20 September 2026

SYLLABUS_BA III (English Minor)

 

BA III English

Semester V

DSC Minor: Popular Literature

Course Credits: 04

Total Marks: 100

SYLLABUS

Module No.

Title of Module

Subtitles of Module

I

Introduction to Popular Literature

A. History and Development of Popular Literature

B. Characteristics of Popular Literature

II

Major contributors of Popular Literature

A. Major themes in Popular Literature

B. Major contributors in Popular Literature

III

The Alchemist by Paulo Cohelo

A. Themes

B. Plot

C. Characters

IV

Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat

A. Themes

B. Plot

C. Characters

 

Semester End Examination: 80 marks

Internal Evaluation: 20 marks

 

Question Paper Pattern

Q.1. A. Multiple choice questions with four alternatives.                                                                                                                                                                          (10)

(To be set on Module I, II, III & IV)

B. Give the answer of the following questions in one word/phrase/ sentence. (5/7)                                                                                                                                (10)

(To be set on Module I, II, III & IV)

Q,2. Answer the following questions in about 250-300 words. (A or B)                (on Module II)                                                                                                     (15)

Q.3. Answer the following questions in about 250-300 words. (A or B)                                                                                                                                                 (15)                 (on Module III & IV)

Q.4.Write short notes in about 100-150 words each. (3 / 5) (Module I)                                                                                                                                                   (15)

Q.5. Write short notes in about 100-150 words each. (3/ 5)                                                                                                                                                                       (15)

(3 to be set on Module III and IV and 2 to be set on Module II)

 

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

SYLLABUS_BA III (English Major)

 

Major Mandatory: ENGLISH

Semester V

Semester VI

Sl. No.

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Sl.

No.

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

1.

MM-VII

(English)

Understanding Drama

04

1.

MM-X

(English)

Non-Fiction in English

04

2.

MM-VIII

(English)

Introduction to Literary Criticism-I

04

2.

MM-XI

(English)

Introduction to Literary Criticism-II

04

3.

MM-IX

(English)

Introduction to English Syntax-I

02

3.

MM-XII

(English)

Introduction to English Syntax-II

02

4.

ME-01

(English)

British Literature from Renaissance to the end of Romantic Age

04

4.

ME-02

(English)

British Literature from Victorian Period to Post Modern Period

04

5.

FP

(English)

Field Project

(Report 40+Viva 10)

02

5.

OJT

(English)

On Job Training

(Report 80+Viva 20)

04

6.

Minor

Other than English

04

6.

Minor

Other than English

04

7.

OE

(Economics)

 Agricultural Economics

02

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TOTAL CREDITS

22

TOTAL CREDITS

22

 

Minor English

Semester V

Semester VI

1.

MN-03

Popular Literature

04

1.

MN-04

Literature and Cinema

04

 

OE (ENGLISH) for B.Com.

Semester V

Semester VI

1.

OE

Literature for Life

02

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1.    Paper No. MM-VII

Understanding Drama

Module 01

Drama as a major genre of Literature

a)     Definition and Elements of Drama

b)     Characteristics of Drama

Module 02

a)     Rise and Development of Drama

b)     Types of Drama (Comedy, tragedy, tragi-comedy, historical plays, problem plays, absurd theatre, etc.)

Module 03

Comedy: William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors

Module 04

Tragedy: Arthur Miller’s All My Sons

Question Paper Pattern

Marks: Semester End Exam – 80           Internal Assessment – 20               Total – 100

Q. 1 A

Multiple choice questions

(Module 1, 2, 3 and 4) 

10

 

Q. 1 B

Show your acquaintance (5 out of 7)

(Module 1, 2, 3 and 4)

10

 

Q. 2

Answer the following questions in about 250 – 300 words. (A or B on Module 2)

15

 

Q. 3

Answer the following questions in about 250 – 300 words. (A or B on Module 3 and 4)

15

 

Q. 4

Write short notes in about 100 – 150 words. (3 out of 5) (Module 1)

15

 

Q. 5

Write short notes in about 100 – 150 words. (3 out of 5) (3 on Module 3 and 4; 2 on Module 2)

15

 

 

2.    Paper No. MM-VIII

Introduction to Literary Criticism - I

Module 01

An introduction to Literary Criticism

a)     Nature of Criticism

b)     Function of Criticism

Module 02

Classical Criticism

a)     Theory of Imitation

b)     Ideal Tragic Hero

Module 03

Literary Terms

a)     Irony

b)     Satire

c)     Humour

d)     Paradox

Module 04

Critical appreciation of an unseen poem

Question Paper Pattern

Marks: Semester End Exam – 80           Internal Assessment – 20               Total – 100

Q. 1 A

Multiple choice questions

(Module 1, 2, 3 and 4) 

10

 

Q. 1 B

Answer the following questions in one word/phrase/sentence. (Module 1, 2, 3 and 4)

10                                

 

Q. 2

Answer the following questions in about 250 – 300 words. (A or B on Module 1)

15

 

Q. 3

Answer the following questions in about 250 – 300 words. (A or B on Module 2)

15

 

Q. 4

Write short notes in about 100 – 150 words. (3 out of 5) (Module 3)

15

 

Q. 5

Write short notes in about 100 – 150 words. (3 out of 5) (Module 4)

15

 

 

3.    Paper No. MM-IX

Introduction to English Syntax - I

Module 01

Phrases:

a)     Classes of Phrase

b)     Main and subordinate phrases

c)     Form and function of NP, PP, GP, AjP, AvP, VP

Module 02

Clauses

a)     Elements, structure and types of clause

b)     Complex sentences, clause patterns and parsing a simple sentence

Question Paper Pattern

Marks: Semester End Exam – 40          Internal Assessment – 10               Total – 50

Q. 1 A

Give form and function labels to the underlined phrases in the following sentences (5 out of 7)

05

 

Q. 1 B

Identify if the underlined phrases in the following sentences are Main or Subordinate (5 out of 7)

05

 

Q. 2

Write short notes (2 out of 4) (On Phrases)

10

Q. 3

Answer the following questions in short. (2/4) (On Clauses)

10

Q. 4 A

Identify the clause elements of the following sentences in terms of S, P, O, C, A (5/7) (On Clauses)

05

Q. 4 B

Parse the following sentence (2/3) (On clauses)

OR

Identify the type of the following clauses (5/7) (On Clauses)

15

 

 

4.    Paper No. ME-01

British Literature: Renaissance to Romantic Age

Module 01

General Topics:

a)     Elizabethan Drama

b)     Metaphysical Poetry

c)     Development of Periodical Essays in the 18th Century

d)     Romantic Poetry

Module 02

Drama:

Doctor Faustus: Christopher Morlowe

Module 03

Essays:

a)     Sir Roger at the Church (from The Spectator)- Joseph Addison

b)     The Club (from The Spectator)- Sir Richard Steele

c)     On Idleness (Essay no.31) (from The Idler)- Samuel Johnson

d)     On the Use of Language – Oliver Goldsmith

Module 04

Poems:

a)     Death Be Not Proud- John Donne

b)     The Definition of Love - Andrew Marvell

c)     The Pulley – George Herbert

d)     Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey – William Wordsworth

e)     Ode to the West Wind- P.B. Shelley

f)      La Belle Dame Sans Merci- John Keats

Question Paper Pattern

Marks: Semester End Exam – 80          Internal Assessment – 20               Total – 100

Q. 1 A

MCQs (Module 1, 2, 3, 4)

10 

Q. 1 B

10 Objective type questions (Module 1, 2, 3, 4)

10

Q. 2

Answer the following questions in about 200 words (2/3)  (Module 1)

15

Q. 3

Answer the following questions in about 200 words (2/3) (Module 2, 3, 4)

15

Q. 4

Answer the following questions in about 200 words (2/3) (Module 2, 3, 4)

15

Q. 5

Write short notes in about 150 words (3 out of 5)

(Module 1, 2, 3, 4)

15

 

 

5.    FIELD PROJECT

Marks: Project Report – 40                Viva Voce – 10                                       Total – 50

Selection of Field Project topic should be based on the areas in the mandatory or elective courses in the concerned subject. Out of theses some of following areas may be considered for potential topics of field project:

Language Teaching and Learning: Visit nearby schools and study challenges faced by Indian learners of English (e.g., pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary) or analyse effectiveness of language teaching methods in Indian classrooms

Language attitudes towards English and regional languages: Investigate language preferences and attitudes among Indian students or professionals.

Literary Adaptation Study: Visit a local theatre or film screening and analyse how a novel's themes or characters are adapted for stage or screen.

Regional Authors: Research the life and works of a local author, visiting libraries or historical sites relevant to their writing. 

Local Storytelling: Record and transcribe local folklore, myths, or personal narratives from elders, analysing themes and dialect.  • Reading Culture Survey: Survey students or community members about their reading habits and the factors influencing them.  

Code-Switching Study: Observe and document how bilingual speakers switch between English and their native language in natural settings. 

Public Speaking Analysis: Attend a local debate or speech event and analyse speakers' use of rhetoric, voice, and body language

Submission of Field Project Report duly signed and certified by concerned teacher/guide is A PRE-REQUISITE FOR APPEARING TO VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION.

TWO COPIES of Field Project Report in BOUND FORMAT should be submitted before Viva-Voce. One copy will be kept by department and the remaining will be returned to student

 

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