THE SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES
IN ENGLISH (M.A. IN ENGLISH) UNDER THE AUTONOMOUS SEMESTER SCHEME WITH CBCS
M.A. in ENGLISH - FIRST SEMESTER
| Title of the Paper |
Teaching Hours per Week |
Semester End Examination Marks |
Internal Assessment Marks |
Duration of Examination |
Total Marks |
Credits |
Compulsory Course
Introduction to Linguistics |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| British Literature-Chaucer to Restoration |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Indian English Literature |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| English Critical Tradition |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
Specialization Course
Comparative Literature-Theory and Practice |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
Basic Core
Introduction to the study of Language and Literature |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Paper-I Introduction to English Literature (For non-optional English Students) |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
M.A. in ENGLISH - SECOND SEMESTER
| Title of the Paper |
Teaching Hours per Week |
Semester End Examination Marks |
Internal Assessment Marks |
Duration of Examination |
Total Marks |
Credits |
Compulsory Cours
Phonetics in English
|
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| British Literature-Neoclassical |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| American Literature |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Modern Criticism |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
Specialization Course
Translation Studies I Theory and Practice |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
Open Elective Course − I
Computer Application Paper - I Essentials of Business
Communications |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Reading and Interpretation for non-optional English Students |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
M.A. in ENGLISH - THIRD SEMESTER
| Title of the Paper |
Teaching Hours per Week |
Semester End Examination Marks |
Internal Assessment Marks |
Duration of Examination |
Total Marks |
Credits |
| Compulsory Course
Modern English Grammar and Usage |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| New Literatures |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Postcolonial Theory |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Specialization Course
European Classics |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| British Literature |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
Open Elective Course – II
Creative Journalistic Writing |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
M.A. in ENGLISH - FOURTH SEMESTER
| Title of the Paper |
Teaching Hours per Week |
Semester End Examination Marks |
Internal Assessment Marks |
Duration of Examination |
Total Marks |
Credits |
| Compulsory Course
English Language Teaching |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| British Literature |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| New Literatures (African & Caribbean) |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Cultural Studies |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Specialization Course
Women Writings in India |
4 Hrs |
70 |
30 |
3 Hrs |
100 |
4 |
| Project Report and Viva |
Dissertation : 70 Marks – Viva-Voce : 30 Marks |
M.A. in ENGLISH
- I Semester
- II Semester
- III Semester
- IV Semester
THE SCHEME OF MARKS ALLOTMENT AND PASSING IN EACH PAPER B.A., B.COM AND P.G. STUDIES IN ENGLISH − AUTONOMOUS SCHEME
| Examination |
Semester End Examination Marks |
Internal Assessment Marks |
Aggregate |
| Max. Marks
| Min. Marks
| Max. Marks
| Min. Marks
| Max. Marks
| Min. Marks
|
| Theory
| 70 |
28 |
30 |
-- |
100 |
40 |
| Project and Viva |
Dissertation : 70 Marks – Viva-Voce : 30 Marks |
The CBCS is introduced from the academic year 2008-09 for MA in English programme. Admission will be provided to the student, if eligible, coming from any other institution with CBCS system after the due permission from the parent University.
Degree Awarding Body
- The course is affiliated to Rani Channamma University, Belagavi. The Internal as well as the End Semester examination shall be conducted by the College. At the end of the course (after successful completion of four semesters) the degree shall be awarded by the Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.
- Minimum of 75% attendance is compulsory as per the University rules.
- Shortage of attendance shall be informed to the parents twice a year.
- Good number of career opportunities are open to the students who complete this course. The successful candidates can pursue their career in Teaching, Communication, translation, journalism, creative writing, administration etc.