LIST OF NEW COURSES (2020) - Course Plans

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List of new English literature and women’s writing courses (2020) with course codes, credits, objectives, outcomes, and a module-wise syllabus. Asian Literature covers prose, poetry, novels, short stories, drama, and criticism, emphasizing contemporary authors, social historical and political contexts, and identity across genres. Women’s Writing addresses women and gender through poetry, prose, drama, fiction, theories, and criticism, developing analytical skills for interpreting themes and gender inequalities. Includes prescribed and reference textbooks.

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Course 1: Asian Literature

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Modules (Prose to Criticism)

Textbooks and Reference Books

Course 2: Women’s Writing

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Modules (Poetry to Criticism)

Reference Books

ENGLISH LIST OF NEW COURSES (2020) | S. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits
L:T:P:C | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 19EN3001 | Asian Literature | 3:0:0:3 | | 2 | 19EN3002 | Women’s Writing | 3:0:0:3 | | 3 | 20EN2001 | Comprehension and Communication Skills in English | 1:0:2:2 | | 19EN3001 | ASIAN LITERATURE | L T P C 3 0 0 3 | | --- | --- | --- | Course Objectives: 1. To familiarize with Contemporary Asian authors and their writings in English 2. To examine major social, historical and political aspects of Asian countries 3. To explore Asian identities through a study of different genres of Asian writings in English Course Outcomes: The students will be able to 1. Appreciate the literary contributions of Asian writers in English 2. Explore the political and historical events connected with plot and theme of writings 3. Critically examine the socio-psychical aspects of men from different parts of Asia 4. Compare and contrast the literary works of varied Asian culture 5. Analyse the narrative style employed by writers of various genres 6. Comprehend the distinct identities and features of Asian Countries Module 1 -Prose Shashi Tharoor-India: From Midnight to the Millennium; Arundhathi Roy-The Doctor and the Saint Module 2 -Poetry Galil Gibron-Broken Wings; The Playground of Life. Module 3-Novel Khaled Hosseini –The Kite Runner; Mo Yan & Howard Goldblatt-Red Sorghum: A Novel of China. Module 4-Short Stories Akutagawa Ryunosuke-The Great Earthquake; Genji Keita –Mr.English; Abe Akira-Peaches; Shibatata Motoyuki-Cambridge Circus; Ohba Minako-The Smile of a Mountain Witch; Sawanishi Yuten-Filling up with Sugar Module 5-Drama Cha Pomsok-Burning Mountain; Yi Manhui-Please turn of the Light Module 6-Criticism Lisbeth Littrup, -Associative and Disassociative: The ‘Self’ in Chinese Classical and Modern Literature; Identity in Modern Japanese Literature; Rebecca Stuhr-Khaled Hossaini: A Writer’s Life; Today’s issues in Khaled Hossaini’s Work Text Books 1. Arunthadhi Roy, The Doctor and the Saint, Paperback, 2019. 2. Shashi Tharoor, India-From Midnight to the Millennium, Paperback, 2012. 3. Richard Nicols, Modern Korean Drama: An Anthology, Columbian University Press, 2011. 4. Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner, Bloomsbury Publishing, 01-Mar-2017. 5. Mo Yan, Howard Goldblatt. Red Sorghum: A Novel of China, Paperback, 2012. 6. Jay Rubin, Ed., The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories, Penguin Classics, 2019. 7. Lisbeth Littrup, Identity in Asian Literature, Routledge, 2013 Reference Books 1. Kang-i Sun Chang, Stephen Owen,“The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature”,Volume I Cambridge University Press, 2010. 2. Charles Laughlin.“Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews”,JSTOR .Vol. 35, Globe Publication. Pvt. Ltd., 2013. 3. Sari Kawana,“The Uses of Literature in Modern Japan: Histories and Cultures of the Book”, 4. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018. 5. Nile Green,“Afghanistan in Ink: Literature Between Diaspora and Nation”, Columbia University Press, 2013. 6. Geetha Ganapathy-Doré,“The Postcolonial Indian Novel in English”,Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2011. 7. Paul-Gordon Chandler,“In Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran”, Rowman & Littlefield, 01-Sep-2017 – 8. Joyce Moses,“Middle Eastern Literatures and Their Times”, Thomson Gale, 2004 9. Royall Tyler,“Japanese No Drama”, Penguin UK, 29-Oct-1992 | 19EN3002 | WOMEN’S WRITING | L T P C 3 0 0 3 | | --- | --- | --- | Course Objectives 1. To acquaint with international perceptions on women and gender 2. To comprehend women's issues at social, political, familial and psychical aspects 3. To explore the writing style of women authors Course Outcome: The students will be able to 1. recognize women in terms of history, literature, experiences, movements and theories 2. acquire analytical skill to think critically of women's issues 3. understand gender inequ

FAQs

What are the stated objectives of Asian Literature?

The course aims to familiarize students with contemporary Asian authors writing in English, examine major social/historical/political aspects, and explore Asian identities through multiple genres.

What learning outcomes are expected in Asian Literature?

Students should appreciate Asian literary contributions in English, connect plot and theme to political/historical events, critically examine socio-psychical aspects, compare works across Asian cultures, and analyze narrative styles.

How does Women’s Writing structure its modules and what themes does it target?

It is organized into modules on poetry, prose, drama, fiction, theories, and criticism, focusing on women’s issues across social, political, familial, and psychical dimensions, and interpreting themes and gender inequalities.

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