English

English Literature is course in which students get the opportunity to read the writings of renowned writers in their course curriculum. Though the individual experience of each student of English Literature course may vary, given below are some facets of English Literature that many students have experienced while pursuing the course:The course is a time travelling machine: It takes a student to different eras, countries and cultures while offering a wider perspective.It covers a wide range of themes covering all walks of life.Students can relate with themselves and their life scenarios even with fictional writings.The world-class literary writings improve one’s creativity and story-telling skills.When the student reads about writings set up in different cultural contexts it increases one’s emotional capabilities such as tolerance and acceptanceIt challenges one’s cognitive biases by exposing to unfamiliar theories of Literature.

English Literature refers to the collection of Literary works in the English language that display phenomenal literary skills. These works are known for their creative use of words, depictions of plot in different cultural contexts and intelligent incorporation of literary devices. The poems, prose and plays are written in such a way that they resonate with many people spread across the globe. A piece of literary work is also open to different and contradictory interpretations.English Literature as a specialisation in BA is a course that teaches students about various renowned literary works. The textbooks of this course have various poems, dramas, etc. covered as lessons. In the BA English Literature semester examination candidates are expected to answer questions based on their understanding of the prescribed texts.

The books followed in MA English Literature course may vary depending on the colleges offering the course. Moreover, the syllabus and the university the college is affiliated with also determine the books followed for the course. Given below are some of the important books in an MA English Literature course:MA English Literature BooksAuthorsThe Second Shepherds’ PlayWakefield MasterPiers PlowmanWilliam LanglandThe Art of Courtly LoveAndreas CapellanusThe Arts of Disruption: Allegory and Piers PlowmanNicolette ZeemanFeudal SocietyMarc BlochChaucer and Medieval Estates SatireJill MannThe Law of FreedomGerrard WinstanleySunlight on a Broken ColumnAttia HossainThe Moor’s Last SighSalman Rushdie

Both modes of education are good in an MA in English Literature course. Regular mode of education as well as Distance mode of education have their own benefits.The benefits of the regular learning mode of MA English Literature are as follows:There is scope for group discussion and peer-to-peer interactions.Drama can be taught effectively by enacting the characters.It can improve the spoken English of students.The benefits of the distance learning mode of MA English Literature are as follows:Students can enrol themselves in the course beyond geographical barriers.It can help them come up with unique and original interpretations of poems and other forms of Literature.