B.A. English (Honours)

Programme Level

Undergraduate

Duration

4 Years

The major programmes in the Department of Humanities are BA and MA in English Literature and PhD in English and Management. It strives to train students in literature, critical thinking and writing. The interdisciplinary programme structure facilitates a holistic growth, makes students ready for a career in research and academics, helps them get scholarships abroad and get through the highly competitive job market. The Department also render yeoman’s service to the entire KIIT fraternity by enriching the University’s academic and non-academic programmes. It offers both its students training in English Communication and Management.

About the Programme

Four-year Undergraduate Degree Programme considers English studies from various perspectives. Literary study does remain a core component of the syllabus, however, its acquisition is supplemented by the introduction of such courses which assist in the development of soft skill and vocational expertise. its many exit and entry options allow students to exit and rejoin their programme in stages or graduate with a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in one go.

The Undergraduate English Literary Studies Curriculum spans eight semesters, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of British, American, European, Indian, and New Literatures across genres. In addition to literary studies courses, pragmatic courses for skill enhancement and generic electives have been created to maximize employability while meeting the demands of learners across the specialization in English literature at the same time. The syllabus aims to achieve such outcomes as providing substantial subject knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, creativity, and cutting-edge research skills through interdisciplinarity.

  • Programme Outcomes:

    • Students who complete the BA (Hons.) Programme will achieve the following outcomes:
      • Cultivate disciplinary expertise
      • Acquire multidisciplinary knowledge
      • Achieve multicultural competence
      • Sharpen creative, critical and reflective thinking
      • Improve analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
      • Sensitize students to ethics and morality
      • Raise citizenship awareness
      • Increase local and global outlook
      • Equip students with a critical understanding of critical theory
      • Hone in students’ research skill
      • Develop communication skill
      • Build life skill

       

Syllabus Overview