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BA- English

BA- English

Sharda School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)

  • Programme Code

    SLC0112

  • Level

    Graduate

  • Duration

    3 Years

About the Programme

Bachelor of Arts in English is a three-year undergraduate programme designed to prepare students to understand the use of the English language effectively by building vocabulary and introduce them to current ideas and issues. The programme offers deep insights into the world of literature and enables the students to critically appreciate major literary works. 
It strengthens the linguistic capabilities of the student through theoretical and practical sessions. The students are introduced to the political, social, cultural, economic and intellectual backgrounds of various periods in literary history. This opens up student vision and capability to acquire an understanding of life.  
It is one of the specialisations of Bachelor of Arts that deals in literary, analysis, prose and poetry, written and oral communication skills and related disciplines. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  • PEO1: Analyzing the theories, basic principles of humanities and discipline specific terms to   facilitate progressive careers in social sciences.
  • PEO2:Developing rhetorical and communication abilities in a variety of contexts.
  • PEO3: Demonstrating analytical writing ability that effectively integrates theoretical and   experiential knowledge.
  • PEO4: Interpreting new developments in humanities which would enable students cultivate   ethical approaches towards the fallacies of the changing world.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

  • PO1 Career Enhancement: Enhance skills and acquire knowledgerequired for higher studies   and a progressive career in future.
  • PO2 Academic Knowledge: Demonstrate detailed knowledge in one or more disciplines and   integrate knowledge and perspectives across disciplinary boundaries.
  • PO3 Critical Analysis: Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and resolution   of problems within complex social contexts.
  • PO4 Effective Communication: Write clearly, effectively, and creatively, and adjust writing   style appropriate to the content, the context, and the core disciplines of social sciences.
  • PO5 Nurture of Creative Behaviour: Produce original, creative work that demonstrates   imagination as well as application of the principles of humanities.
  • PO6 Life-Long Learning: Expand their ability to investigate social behavior, human   development and a range of theories in the core disciplines of humanities.
  • PO7 Value and Ethics: Develop an ethical orientation to living through the evaluation of   society and its development
  • PO8 Entrepreneurship: Encourage a positive attitude towards exploring and innovating new   platforms for entrepreneurship 

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO’s)

  • PSO1: Disseminating knowledge about core concepts of humanities, community, and organizational concerns, social issues, social policy and practice interventions, within a tradition of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional research.PSO2: 
  • PSO2: Equipping students with interdisciplinary skills such as assessment skills, communication skills, advocacy and leadership, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, understanding of human relationships, etc.
  • PSO3: Instilling professional competence with required skills, integrating interdisciplinary   knowledge and social values with practices to address social needs.

This course is for individuals who...

are adaptable and keen on staying updated with the languages. Students who are assertive and possess the tenacity to thoroughly read literature are the best fit for this programme.  
 

Students who are looking for...

a career through a concise knowledge of English and related languages literature linguistics and philosophy. This programme is meant for individuals who would like to make a successful mark in any of the communication arenas.      
 

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 120000 2nd Year 123600 3rd Year 127308
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 3800*
Programme Structure

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

1.

BAE151

Introduction to William Shakespeare

5

1

0

6

2.

BAE152

English Drama from Marlowe to Sheridian

5

1

0

6

3.

A040101T/ BAE153

English Prose and ‘Computer & Writing Skills’

6

0

0

6

4.

BAE154

Professional Skills I

2

2

0

2

5.

Z010101T/ COC101

Food, Nutrition, and Hygiene

2

2

0

2

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

6.

BEP154

Professional Skills I

0

0

2

1

7.

BEP155

Industrial Training/ Survey/ Project

 

 

 

3

TOTAL CREDITS

26

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

8.

BAE155

The English Novel I

5

1

0

6

9.

A040201T/ BAE156

Readings from English Poetry

5

1

0

6

10.

BAE157

Literature and Visual Cultures

4

0

0

4

11.

BAE158

Indian Myths in Literature

4

1

0

4

12.

BAE159

Professional Skills II

2

0

2

2

13.

Z020201/ COC201

First-aid and Health

2

0

0

2

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

14.

BEP159

Professional Skills II

0

0

2

1

15.

BEP157

Literature and Visual Cultures

0

0

4

2

TOTAL CREDITS

27

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

17.

A040301T/ BAE251

British and American Drama

5

1

0

6

18.

BAE252

Prose Texts of Literary Criticism

5

1

0

6

19.

BAE253

The English Novel II

5

1

0

6

20.

BAE254

Professional Skills - III

2

0

0

2

21.

Z030301/ COC301

Human Values and Environment Studies

2

0

0

2

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

22.

BEP254

Professional Skills - III

0

0

2

1

23.

CCU 701

Community Connect

 

 

 

2

TOTAL CREDITS

25

               

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

24.

A040401T/ BAE255

Indian Literature in Translation and Translation Practice

5

1

0

6

25.

BAE 256

American Literature

5

1

0

6

26.

BAE257

Studies in Women’s Writing

4

0

0

4

27.

BAE258

Language and Literature

3

0

0

3

28.

BAE259

Professional Skills - IV

2

0

0

2

29.

Z040401/ COC401

Physical Education and Yoga

2

0

0

2

  •  

30.

BEP257

Studies in Women’s Writing

0

0

4

2

31.

BEP258

Language and Literature

0

0

2

1

32.

BEP259

Professional Skills - IV

0

0

2

1

TOTAL CREDITS

27

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

33.

A040501T/ BAE351

Classical Literature & History of English Literature

4

1

0

5

34.

A040502T/ BAE352

British, American, and Indian Popular Fiction

4

1

0

5

35.

BAE353

Research Methodology

4

0

0

4

36.

Z050501/ COC501

Analytical Ability and Digital Awareess

2

0

0

2

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

37.

BEP353

Research Methodology

0

0

4

2

38.

BEP354

Industrial Training/ Survey/ Project

 

 

 

8

TOTAL CREDITS

26

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

39.

A040601T/ BAE355

Indian and New Literature in English

4

1

0

5

40.

A040603T/ BAE356

Media and Journalistic Writing

4

1

0

5

41.

BAE357

Understanding Discourse

4

0

0

4

42.

Z060601/ COC601

Communication Skills and Personality Development

2

0

0

2

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

43.

BEP358

Industrial Training/ Survey/ Project

 

 

 

8

TOTAL CREDITS

24

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

45.

NA/ BAE451

Modern English Novel

5

1

0

6

46.

NA/ BAE452

Modern Indian Theatre

5

1

0

6

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

47.

BEP453

Industrial Training/ Survey/ Project

 

 

 

8

TOTAL CREDITS

20

S.

No.

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

 

 

Credits

L

T

P

THEORY SUBJECTS

48.

BAE454

Modern European Drama

5

1

0

6

49.

BAE455

Literary Theory

5

1

0

6

Practical/Viva-Voce/Jury

50.

BEP456

Industrial Training/ Survey/ Project

 

 

 

8

TOTAL CREDITS

20

Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

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