ANDHRA UNIVERSITY M.A. ENGLISH REGULATION AND SYLLABUS - C.B.C.S P.A.T.T.E.R.N - (With effect from 2021-2022)

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Program and semester-wise course scheme for the M.A. English (Post Graduation Degree Programme) under the C.B.C.S P.A.T.T.E.R.N structure effective from 2021–2022 at Andhra University, Department of English. It lists core and elective papers across semesters I to IV, including British Poetry, Drama, Prose & Fiction, Literary Criticism, American and Indian English Literature, language teaching, linguistics, cultural studies, and project work/moocs. Also included are program objectives, program outcomes, program-specific outcomes, and syllabus elements with course educational objectives and learning outcomes.

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Reading Time2 h 29 min

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Programme Structure

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives of the Program

Program Outcomes

Program Specific Outcomes

Syllabus (Semester I Core Paper-1)

British Poetry – I

Course Educational Objectives (CEOs)

Learning Outcomes (Los)

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH PROGRAM : M.A ENGLISH REGULATION AND SYLLABUS EFFECTIVE FROM 2021-2022 BATCH ANDHRA UNIVERSITY M. A. ENGLISH POST GRADUATION DEGREE PROGRAMME C B C S P A T T E R N (With effect from 2021-2022) The course of Study and Scheme of Examinations SEMESTER – I | | CORE PAPERS | INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | TOTAL | HRS | CREDIT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | BRITISH POETRY – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | BRITISH DRAMA – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | BRITISH PROSE & FICTION – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | | ELECTIVE PAPERS | | | | | | | 1 | CULTURAL STUDIES – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | ENGLISH LINGUISTICS | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | SEMESTER – II | | CORE PAPERS | INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | TOTAL | HRS | CREDIT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | BRITISH POETRY – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | BRITISH DRAMA – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | BRITISH PROSE & FICTION – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | | ELECTIVE PAPERS | | | | | | | 1 | CULTURAL STUDIES – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | HISTORY AND GROWTH OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | TEACHING OF ENGLISH
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | SEMESTER – III | | CORE PAPERS | INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | TOTAL | HRS | CREDIT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | LITERARY CRITICISM: THEORY AND PRACTICE – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | AMERICAN LITERATURE – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | | ELECTIVE PAPERS | | | | | | | 1 | NEW LITERATURES (OTHER THAN INDIAN) | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | COLONIAL ENCOUNTERS – I | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | | IPR | | | | | 2 | | | MOOCS | | | | | 2 | SEMESTER – IV | | CORE PAPERS | INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | TOTAL | HRS | CREDIT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | LITERARY CRITICISM: THEORY AND PRACTICE – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | AMERICAN LITERATURE – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | | ELECTIVE PAPERS | | | | | | | 1 | CLASSICS IN TRANSLATION | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 2 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | 3 | COLONIAL ENCOUNTERS – II | 30 | 70 | 100 | 6 | 4 | | | PROJECT WORK | | | 100 | | 4 | | | MOOCS | | | | | 2 | *NOTE: The Student is allowed to choose two elective courses out of available three Elective courses for his study. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM: 1. To introduce students who have joined MA English literature to the structure and dynamics of English literature from the period of its inception to the present post modern stage. 2. To introduce the students to some of the great poets, dramatists, writers of English Literature. 3. To introduce the students to the beauties and subtleties of English Language as expressed by the poets of each age. 4. To conduct seminars and one day workshops for active participation and interaction of the students making it a participatory learning process. 5. To provide a consecutive understanding of the evolution and growth of English Literature and Language as both are interrelated. 6. To convey and train the students towards critical understanding by training them in critical analysis and modes of thinking. PROGRAM OUTCOMES : PO1: The students are thoroughly acquainted and familiar with broad framework of English Literature, with its growth and evaluation from Anglosaxon Period. PO2: To know the most important and popular poets, dramatists and writers of the each age soas to identify their main contribution to literature. PO3: To know the strength and merit of each writer of each age after studying the particular works prescribed in the syllabus. PO4: To prepare the student for UGCNET

FAQs

What is the effective batch and regulation period for this M.A. English syllabus?

The regulation and syllabus are effective from the 2021–2022 batch, with the program structured under C.B.C.S P.A.T.T.E.R.N.

Which core papers are listed for Semester I?

Semester I core papers are British Poetry – I, British Drama – I, and British Prose & Fiction – I, each with internal and external components, total marks, hours, and credits.

How are electives handled in the program?

The note states that a student is allowed to choose two elective courses out of the available three elective courses for study.

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