TARGET AUDIENCE

Aspirants of competitive (English literature based) examinations such as UGC NET and SLET, UPSC and state PSC exams in India

Aspirants of various university and research entrance exams

Regular Bachelors and Masters students of English

Current and aspiring MPhil and PhD research scholars

Teachers of English literature across school, college and university levels 

MODULE DURATION

40-60 hours (self-paced and flexible learning options)

 AIMS

This course attempts to

1. provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of literature

2. acquaint learners with major periods, schools, trends, writers and works in the history of literatures in English

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students should be able to

1. understand the concepts of literature, literary analysis and appreciation

2. have a thorough grasp over the evolution of literatures in English across countries, cultures and time periods

MODULE I

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

Definitions of literature – characteristic features of literature – literary genres – appreciation and analysis of literature

MODULE II

BRITISH LITERATURE

Evolution of English literature – Periods in the history of English literature: ages, contexts and trends, major writers and works

MODULE III

AMERICAN LITERATURE

Evolution of American literature – Periods in the history of American literature: ages, contexts and trends, major writers and works

MODULE IV

INDIAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

Evolution of Indian literature in English – Periods in the history of Indian literature in English: ages, contexts and trends, major writers and works

MODULE V

POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURES

Evolution of Postcolonial literatures – countries and cultures, contexts and trends, major writers and works