About the Department
Beginning in 1963 with BA English Literature and Part II English, the Department grew to a
Postgraduate department in 1969. The Research Programmes began in 1983 for MPhil and 1985
for PhD programmes. Full Time M Phil programme is in progress from 1989 onwards.
Vision
The vision of the English Department is to make students alive to the richness, range and vitality
of the English Language and Literature.
To provide the most ideal pedagogical inputs for literary studies from undergraduate to post
doctoral level on par with the best worldwide.
To give maximum impetus to research and research-oriented activities by facilitating with
upgraded infrastructure, and required ambience.
Mission
The Mission of the English Department is to prepare the students to discover the dynamics of
English studies in the contemporary context, imbibed with multi-cultural perspective and
qualified by critical thought, thereby bridging the gap between the word and the world. The
department aims to make available the entire spectrum of English studies coupled with cutting-
edge research of global relevance; to enable students to confront the challenges of life and life-
long learning.
BA (English Literature)
The programme instills a comprehensive understanding and humanistic approach to
peoples, cultures, and global issues through the study of the various literatures in English
as they appear in different forms and genres.
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Syllabus 2017-2020
Syllabus 2018-2021
MA (English Literature)
The programme helps students develop knowledge and understanding of English
literature and sharpen skills of literary research, writing and analysis. It ensures the
development of research and analytical skills, and advances the level of writing.
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Syllabus 2017-19
Syllabus 2018-20
