Gujarat University Master of Arts (English) Syllabus - Choice Based Credit System - 2012-2013 to further notice

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Gujarat University syllabus for the Master of Arts (English) program under the Choice Based Credit System for the academic year 2012-2013, continuing until further notice. The document outlines course design and structure across departmental semesters, including English I–IV and the ENG401–ENG506 course offerings with hour distribution. It provides examination patterns, core course units with author and text selections, and lists recommended readings for literary history, Indian writing, women’s writing, communicative skills, and related research and criticism.

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Reading Time1 h 23 min

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Department Semester Courses

English I - English IV

ENG401-ENG506 Course List

M.A. (Previous) Syllabus - Semester I

Examination Pattern

Core Course 401-405 Unit Structure

Core Course 406-412 and Beyond

Gujarat University Syllabus for Choice Based Credit System Master of Arts For the Academic Year 2012-2013 & Until further notice Design and structure of the Course: 2 0 12-201 3,2013-2014 ,2014-2 015 Department Se mester English I English II English III English IV No. Course Name No of Hours per Week Lectu Othe Prac Tota res rs tical l s | ENG401 | H | istory of English Literature 1500-1660 | 3 | 1 | - | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENG402 | H | istory of English Literature 1660-1798 | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG403 | In | dian Writing in English | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG404 | W | omen's Writing | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG405 | C | ommunicative English I | 3 | 1 | - | | | Se | minar* | | | | | ENG406S | | Total | - | - | - | 15 5 0 | ENG407 | H | istory of English Literature 1798-1914 3 1 - | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENG408 | H | istory of English Literature 1914-2000 3 1 - | | | ENG409 | C | 3 1 -ommunicative English II | | | ENG410EA | A | merican Literature | | | ENG410EB | In | dian Literature in English Translation | 3 1 - | | ENG411EA | W | ord Classics in English Translation | | | ENG411EB | Tr | anslation: Theory and Practice | 3 1 - | | ENG412S | Se | minar* - - - | | Total 15 5 0 | ENG501 | W | orld Drama | 3 | 1 | - | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENG502 | R | esearch Methodology | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG503 | Li | terary Criticism | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG504EA | C | omparative Literature | | | | | ENG504EB | C | olonial / Post Colonial Literature | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG505EA | In | troduction to Linguistics | | | | | ENG505EB | C | ommunicative English III | 3 | 1 | - | | ENG506S | Se | minar* | - | - | - | ENG507 ENG508EA ENG508EB ENG509EA ENG509EB ENG510 ENG511EA ENG511EB ENG511EC ENG 512 Total 15 5 0 | Special Author | 3 | 1 | - | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Literature and Gender | 3 | 1 | - | | Introduction to Film Studies | | | | | New Literatures | 3 | 1 | - | | Contemporary Theories (1960 Onwards) | | | | | Literature and Performing – Fine Arts | 3- | -1 | - | | Life Literature and Thought in Twentieth | Century 3- | -1 | - | | Literatures ofthe Indian sub continent | | | | | Professional Skills
Seminar | -3
- | -1 | - | Total 9 3 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 24 4 4 4 4 4 4 24 4 4 4 4 4 4 24 4 4 4 4 4 4 24 Course Credit | 4 | | --- | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 24 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 24 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 24 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 | | 24 | M.A. (Previous) SYLLABUS SEMESTER I Examination Pattern: 1. Two Long Answers based on Unit 1-4. Marks 14x 2 = 28 2. Two Short Notes from Unit 5. Marks 07x 2 = 14 3. MCQ based on Unit 1-4 Marks 01x14 = 14 4. Brief Answers based on Unit 1-5 Marks 02x07 = 14 ______________ Total 70 + Internal Marks 30 _______________ (Marks for the paper) Total 100 Note: Course No. 405/ 409, and 406 / 412 and 411 to have different examination pattern as suggested in the Syllabus itself. Core 401 History of English Lit. 1500-1660 20 12-2013 ,201 3-2014 ,2014-2015 Unit 01 0203 04 05 Non-Detailed Study Author Theory of Shakespearean Tragedy Shakespeare C. M. Bowra Milton a) Spenser b) Marlowe c) Sidney d) Ben Jonson e) Thomas Kyd Text Dr. A. C. Bradley: Shakespearean Tragedy King Lear Classical Epic Tradition Paradise Lost Book IThe Faerie Queene Dr. Faustus Arcadia Volpone Spanish Tragedy Recommended Reading: 1. Emily Legouis and Cazamian: History of English Literature. 2. Arthur Crompton Reckett: History of English Literature 3. Pelican Guide to English Literature 4. Cambridge History of English Literature. Core 402 History of English Lit. 1660-1798 Unit Author Text 01 02 03 04 05 Non-Detailed Study Dobree, Bomani Dryden Dobree, Bomani William Congrevea) Pope b) Defoe c) Swift d) Richardson e) Goldsmith Restoration Tragedy All

FAQs

What does the syllabus specify for the M.A. (Previous) semester examination pattern?

It includes two long answers based on Unit 1-4, two short notes from Unit 5, MCQ based on Unit 1-4, and brief answers based on Unit 1-5. It also states total marks, internal marks, and mentions special course numbers with different examination patterns.

Which major English literature and language-related core topics are covered in Semester I?

Core courses include History of English Literature (1500-1660 and 1660-1798), Indian Writing in English, Women’s Writing, and Communicative Skills I. Each core course is organized into units with author/topic and text lists.

How are course hours and course codes organized in the ENG series?

The syllabus presents courses under department semester structure, using ENG401, ENG402, and so on. For each course it lists the course name and the number of hours per week with breakdown by lectures, tutorials, practicals (as applicable), and totals.

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