Goal:
The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of English literature for UGC NET, including an in-depth analysis of poetry, novels, and drama.
Aims:
The aims of this course are:
- To introduce students to the world of English literature, its history, and its evolution over time.
- To develop critical thinking skills among students and enable them to evaluate literary texts on various parameters.
- To equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to answer questions related to English literature in the UGC NET exam.
- To foster a love for literature among students and encourage them to explore and appreciate it further.
Module 1: Introduction to English Literature
- Lesson 1: Overview of English Literature
- Lesson 2: The historical context of English literature
- Lesson 3: Key literary movements and figures in English literature
- Lesson 4: Literary terms and concepts
Module 2: Poetry
- Lesson 5: Elements of poetry
- Lesson 6: Poetic devices and their significance
- Lesson 7: Analysis of poems from different time periods
- Lesson 8: Comparison of different poets and their works
Module 3: Novel
- Lesson 9: Elements of a novel
- Lesson 10: Types of novels
- Lesson 11: In-depth analysis of a selected novel
- Lesson 12: Novelists and their works
Module 4: Drama
- Lesson 13: Evolution of drama
- Lesson 14: Types of drama
- Lesson 15: In-depth analysis of a selected play
- Lesson 16: Playwrights and their works
Module 5: Literary Criticism
- Lesson 17: Schools of literary criticism
- Lesson 18: Critical theories and their application
- Lesson 19: Contemporary literary criticism
- Lesson 20: Critical analysis of literary texts
Module 6: British Literature
- Lesson 21: The Anglo-Saxon period and Beowulf
- Lesson 22: The Medieval period and Chaucer
- Lesson 23: The Renaissance period and Shakespeare
- Lesson 24: The Restoration and 18th century literature
Module 7: American Literature
- Lesson 25: The Puritan Era
- Lesson 26: The Age of Reason
- Lesson 27: The Romantic period
- Lesson 28: Twentieth century literature
Module 8: Postcolonial Literature
- Lesson 29: The basics of postcolonialism
- Lesson 30: African literature
- Lesson 31: Indian literature
- Lesson 32: Caribbean literature
Module 9: Women's Writing
- Lesson 33: The history of women's writing
- Lesson 34: Feminist literary theory
- Lesson 35: Women's writing in English literature
- Lesson 36: Women writers and their works
Module 10: Contemporary Literature
- Lesson 37: Literature of the 21st century
- Lesson 38: Contemporary British literature
- Lesson 39: Contemporary American literature
- Lesson 40: Postmodern literature
Module 11: Exam Preparation
- Lesson 41: Exam pattern and marking scheme
- Lesson 42: Previous year question papers analysis
- Lesson 43: Time management and exam strategy
- Lesson 44: Practice questions and mock test
Module 12: Revision
- Lesson 45-50: Comprehensive revision of all modules and discussion of doubts and queries.