Martin Luther Christian University

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

About the programme: The course offers students a platform to gain an in- depth understanding of a wide range of subjects within the realm of English language and literary studies as it focuses on developing knowledge and experiences in the disciplines of English Literature, English Language Education, and Linguistics. The course provides both global and indigenous perspectives to the study, opportunities, and challenges in the field of English studies as it relates to real-world issues such as the interplay of social-interactions, media and translation in multilingual and multicultural exchanges. Students will be able to learn, participate and evaluate the practical application of theoretical concepts in the field.

Duration: 3years (six semesters) with option for an additional 4 th year for Honours or Honours with research. Students with the 4-year BA English Honours will be eligible for the 1-year degree in MA English Literature/English Language Education/Linguistics.

Eligibility: Class XII (Any stream)

Course Outline:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semester I

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 100

Foundation in English Literature

2

90

BAENG 101

Introduction to Language and Linguistics

2

2

90

ENGL100

 

Ability Enhancement Course: English and Communication 1

4

60

 

SDG 100

 

SDG 101

 

Interdisciplinary Course:

SDG theme 1: Enhancing Quality of life

SDG theme 2:

Towards a Sustainable future

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

1

45

 

45

 

FDC 100

 

FDC 101

 

FDC 102

 

FDC 103

 

Value Added Course: Foundation Course 1: Knowing myself

Foundation Course 2: Career skills

Foundation Course 3: Health Education

Foundation Course 4: Environmental studies

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

15

 

15

 

15

 

Total

14

6

390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semester II

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG150

Theories and Approaches of Language Learning and teaching

2

2

90

BAENG 151

Rise of English Literature

2

2

90

ENGL150

 

Ability Enhancement Course: English and Communication 2

4

60

 

SDG 150

 

 

SDG 151

 

Interdisciplinary Course:

SDG theme 3: Equality and Equity (Social, Economics, Gender and Education)

SDG theme 4: Language, Culture and Music

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

   

    45

 

    45

 

 

 

FDC 150

 

FDC 151

 

 

FDC 152

 

FDC 153

 

Value Added Course: Foundation Course 5: Culture and Art

Foundation Course 6: Gender, reproductive health and life skills education

Foundation Course 7: Human values

Foundation Course 8: Community Engagement

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

15

 

 

15

 

15

 

 

Total

13

7

405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semester III

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 200

Phonetics and Phonology

2

2

90

BAENG 201

First and Second Language Acquisition

2

2

90

 

 

MNR 200

MNR 201

MNR202

MNR203

Minor (any One of the following)

1.Education and teaching I

2. Media and communication I

3. Nutrition, sports and fitness I

4. Management and Office administration-I

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

90

MTDP 200

Multidisciplinary 1: Human biology & basic life support

2

2

90

ENTR 200

Skill enhancement courses: Entrepreneurship

2

2

90

 

Total

10

       10

450

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Semester IV

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 250

Pre-modern English Literature

2

2

90

BAENG 251

Language Skills

2

2

90

BAENG 252

Functional Mandarin/ French

2

2

90

 

MNR 250

MNR 251

MNR 252

MNR 253

 

Minor (any One of the following)

1. Education and teaching II

2. Media and communication II

3. Nutrition, sports and fitness II

4. Management and Office administration-II

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

90

MTDP 250

Multidisciplinary 2: Data and demographics and AI for learning

2

2

90

 

Total

10

10

450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semester V

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 300

Modern English Literature: 

2

2

90

BAENG 301

Non-British and Contemporary English Literature

2

2

90

 

English for Media Literacy (Coursera)

2

2

90

 

Translation in Practice (Coursera)

2

2

90

MNR 300

MNR 301

MNR 302

MNR 303

 

Minor (only One of the following)

1. Education and teaching III

2. Media and communication III

3. Nutrition, sports and fitness III

4. Management and Office administration-III

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

90

 

Total

10

10

450

 

 

 

 

Semester VI

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 350

Indian and North East Literature

2

2

90

BAENG 351

Gender Inclusive Language

2

2

90

BAENG 352

Internship

12

360

 

Total

4

16

  540

Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester VI = 120 credits & 2685 hours.

 

 

 

                                        Honours in English Language Education 

 

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 400

Language Planning and Policies

 

2

 

2

 

90

BAENG 401

Sociology of Language

2

2

90

BAENG 402

Language and Society

2

2

90

BAENG 403

Language and Culture

2

2

90

BAENG 404

Teaching English through Literature 

2

2

90

 

Total

10

10

450

 

 

 

 

 

Semester VIII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 450

English Language Education and Digital Literacy

2

2

90

BAENG 451

Classroom Management 

2

2

90

BAENG 452

Learning strategies and study skills

2

2

90

BAENG 453

Language for Specific Purposes

2

2

90

BAENG 454

Language for Employability

2

2

90

 

Total

10

10

450

Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3585 hours.

 

                             Honours with Research in English Language Education 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 400

Language Planning and Policies

2

2

90

BAENG 401

Sociology of Language

3

1

75

BAENG 405

Second Language Teacher Education

2

2

90

BAENG 407

English for Specific purposes: Empowering those with special abilities

2

2

90

BAENG 409

English Language Education and Digital Literacy

3

1

75

 

Total

12

8

420

 

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAENG 455

Research Methodology

3

1

75

BAENG 456

Statistical tools and techniques for research

3

1

75

BAENG 457

Research Project/Dissertation

12

360

 

Total

6

14

510

Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3615 hours.

 

                                                        Honours in Linguistics

 

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAL 400

Classification of Languages

2

2

90

BAL 401

Linguistics Analysis of Languages

2

2

90

BAL 402

Northeast Linguistics

2

2

90

BAL 403

Historical Linguistics

2

2

90

BAL 404

Corpus Linguistics

2

2

90

 

Total

10

10

450

 

 

 

 

 

Semester VIII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAL 450

Introduction to Computational Linguistics

2

2

90

BAL 451

Lexicology and Lexicography

2

2

90

BAL 452

Linguistics landscaping of Northeast India

2

2

90

BAL 453

Introduction to Psycholinguistics

2

2

90

BAL 454

Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis

2

2

90

 

Total

1

180

450

Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3585 hours.

 

                                        Honours with Research in Linguistics

 

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAL 400

Classification of Languages

2

2

90

BAL 401

Linguistics Analysis of Languages

2

2

90

BAL 402

Northeast Linguistics

2

2

90

BAL 403

Historical Linguistics

2

2

90

BAL 404

Corpus Linguistics

2

2

90

 

Total

10

10

450

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAL 455

Basics of Field Linguistics

3

1

75

BAL 456

Research Methodology

3

1

75

BAL 457

Research Project/Dissertation

12

360

 

Total

6

14

510

Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3645 hours.

 

                                                   Honours in English Literature

 

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAEL 400

Modernism – History, Concept and Influence

2

2

90

BAEL 401

Feminist Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 402

Post-Colonial Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 403

Writing Methods

2

2

90

 

Total

8

8

360

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAEL 450

Post- Modernism – History, Concept and Influence

2

2

90

BAEL 451

Protest Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 452

Dalit Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 453

Internship

 –

12 

360

 

Total

6

18

630

Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3675 hours.

 

                                              Honours with Research in English Literature

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAEL 400

Modernism – History, Concept and Influence

2

2

90

BAEL 401

Feminist Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 402

Post-Colonial Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 403

Writing Methods

2

2

90

 

Total

8

8

360

 

 

 

Semester VII

 

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Hours

Theory

Practicum

BAEL 450

Post- Modernism – History, Concept and Influence

2

2

90

BAEL 451

Protest Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 452

Dalit Literature

2

2

90

BAEL 454

Research and Dissertation

 –

12 

360

 

Total

6

18

630

Total credits & hours from Semester I and Semester VIII = 160 credits & 3675 hours.

 

Total Course Fee: Rs. 4,65,340/-  (Four lakh sixty five thousand three hundred forty rupees)
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