Department of Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
The Bachelor of Arts in English Literature is a three-year undergraduate program that explores the rich heritage of English language and literature. This program covers a wide range of texts from classical works to modern literature, along with literary criticism and language studies, aiming to develop students' critical thinking and communication skills.
Program Highlights:
- English Language Studies: Enhances grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, and writing skills to improve proficiency in English communication.
- Classical Literature: Study of major works from Shakespeare, Milton, and other foundational writers.
- Modern and Contemporary Literature: Exploration of 19th and 20th-century literature, including poetry, prose, and drama from various authors.
- Literary Criticism and Theory: Introduction to different schools of literary theory such as structuralism, post-colonialism, feminism, and psychoanalysis.
- Creative Writing and Composition: Encourages original writing and develops narrative and analytical writing skills.
- Communication Skills: Focus on enhancing verbal and written communication for academic and professional success.
- Cultural Studies: Examination of literature in the context of social, historical, and cultural developments.
Skill Development:
Students gain:
- Critical and Analytical Thinking Abilities: Ability to evaluate texts, identify themes, and develop informed interpretations.
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills: Proficiency in expressing ideas clearly and effectively in both writing and speech.
- Appreciation for Diverse Literary Traditions and Cultures: Understanding and valuing literature from multiple historical, social, and cultural contexts.
- Research and Interpretative Skills: Ability to conduct literary research, analyze sources, and produce insightful interpretations.
- Creativity and Effective Expression: Encouraging original thinking and articulating ideas creatively through written and oral formats.