Syllabus of B.A. III Year: English Literature (Minor/ Elective- Theory & Practical)

Syllabus of B.A. III Year: English Literature (Minor/ Elective- Theory)
Program: Degree; Class: B.A. III Year; Session: 2023-24 onwards
Class: B.A. III Year
Course Title: Indian English Poetry and Drama (Minor/ Elective - Theory)
Course Type: Core Course
Credit Value: 4 Theory + 2 Practical

Total Marks: Max. Marks: 30+70; Min. Passing Marks: 35
Content of the Course
Unit I
Introduction and Poetry
* A brief introduction to Indian English Poetry
* Henry Louis Vivian Derozio: Harp of India
* Sri Aurobindo: Savitri (Canto I)
Keywords: Indian English Poetry, Cultural Values, Indian knowledge tradition and philosophy, Indian mythology, Nationalism, Patriotism
Unit II
Indian English Poetry
* AK Ramanujan: The Obituary, A River
* Kamala Das: The Old Playhouse, The Dance of the Eunuchs
Keywords: Hindu traditions and culture, Cultural diversity in India, Regionalism, Feminist sensibilities and patriarchy
Unit III
Introduction to Indian English Drama
* A brief introduction to Indian English Drama
* Krishna Mohan Banerjee: The Persecuted
* Rabindranath Tagore: The Post Office
Keywords: Indian English Drama, Indian cultural philosophies, Social reformation, Major themes of Indian English Drama
Unit IV
Indian English Drama
* Vijay Tendulkar: Silence! The Court is in the Session
* Badal Sircar: Evam Indrajeet
Keywords: Indian Theatre, Nukkad Natak, Marathi Theatre, Bangla Theatre, Contemporary social issues
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Syllabus of B.A. III Year: English Literature (Minor/ Elective- Practical)
Program: Degree; Class: B.A. III Year; Session: 2023-24 onwards
Class: B.A. III Year
Course Title: Evaluation of Indian Diaspora Literature (Minor/ Elective- Practical)

Course Type: Core Course
Credit Value: 2
Content of the Course
Unit I
Critical Evaluation
* Critical evaluation and interpretation of literary works prescribed in the theory paper
Keywords: Creative Writing, Imitative, assimilative and experimental phases of Indian English Poetry, Analytical and critical thinking, Linguistic and communicative competence, Innovative and imaginative thinking, Usage of appropriate words, Study of nature, man and society
Unit II
Teaching and Demonstration
* Class teaching, group discussion, demonstration or presentation on literary pieces prescribed in the theory paper
Keywords: Indian English Drama, Communicative skills, Mastery over the content, Linguistic components, Language skills.
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