BAENGPOCO
Bachelor of English - BA.(Eng)
PREAMBLE: Literature makes sense of the world through works of poetry, prose, fiction, and drama. It is a gateway to varied human experiences, both past and present. Therefore it brings focus to human nature, values, morals, beliefs, ideologies, culture and practices. It fosters social justice and equality and teaches the need to think logically and critically. Studying Literature in a STEM world remains relevant as it alone can offer an understanding of the many forces that shape and rule human lives and appreciate them, to bring about a balance in societies. Literature as a field of study involves the study of texts and thus differs from reading literature for pleasure. A study of English Literature refers to the study of literature in English and in translation, from around the world. This allows knowledge of social and political history, philosophy, ideologies, culture, aesthetics and literary traditions across the world. Literary texts also offer linguistic inputs to help learners acquire the skills for English language development and improvement. It facilitates one to interpret language better and enhance communication skills in English. The transferable skills thus developed are competencies required globally in the 21st-century workplace. With the digital era ascertaining the presence of the English language, it has once again established itself as a world language and therefore an appreciable proficiency in using it can leverage life skills and career opportunities. Reading and studying English Literature will continue to stay relevant as long as human experiences and the English Language dominate the world
ELIGIBILITY: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
Course Outcomes: By the end of the B.A. programme, the students will be able to .acquire critical temper, creative ability, and realisation of human values. cultivate humaneness, respect, empathy and openness to the varied affiliations in different contexts across the world. employ the knowledge gained, in criticism, interpretation and in the different modes of writing and oral communication. interpret historical and cultural forces that shaped humanity through literary texts. formulate the interconnectedness of all areas of knowledge and its synthesis, and get inspired by great minds, thoughts, and actions.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Teacher, Journalism, Copywriting, Website content writer, Mass communication, Creative writing, Social media marketing, Marketing and advertising, Scriptwriter.