Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) English
B.A. English Hons. is created in a fashion that helps the students improve their abilities to use English in an impactful manner, understanding the basics of the language, and presenting them with ongoing issues and ideas.
Throughout this three-year graduation programme, from Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU) one of the best universities for B.A. English Honours in Dehradun the students are exposed to numerous theoretical as well as practical sessions that help with the enhancement of their linguistic abilities and understanding. Along with these sessions, the students are also taught about the varying cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of several periods of history. This provides them with better perception and apprehension of life. B.A. English Hons. in Dehradun is one of the many specializations of Bachelors of Arts and it encapsulates prose, poetry, literary, written, and oral communications.
bachelor of arts english honours is created to enhance the linguistic abilities of the students beginning from a firm foundation. It will help students improve their communication skills as well as guide them towards a writing style and ability of their own. This course is designed so as to encourage creativity, imagination, and originality in the students. B.A. English Hons. in Dehradun also equips the students with interdisciplinary theories and knowledge within the sphere of humanities.
Salient Features
- 18+ years of academic experience
- Focus on student-centered learning
- Problem-based learning and industry-relevant curriculum
- Best placement opportunities to get placed in high-end and reputed companies
- Industrial training in reputable firms and organizations
- The privilege of 100% placement guidance and support
- Industry visits, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by eminent researchers and industry practitioners
- Active student clubs and bodies
- The multi-cultural and vibrant teaching environment
Eligibility & Fee Details
Duration & Eligibility
3 Years
The candidate must have passed 10+2 from any stream from a recognized board or its equivalent with minimum 40% marks.
Fee Structure |
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| Course | Total Fees | ||
| Academic fee ( Per Sem) | ₹ 25000/- | ||
One Time Fee |
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| Application Fee (Non-Refundable) | Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) | Caution Money (Refundable after completion of programme) | University Enrollment Fee (Non-Refundable) |
| ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 6,500 | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 2,000 |
| Exam fees ( Per Semester) | 4,500/- | ||
| Annual Charges (Per Year) | 3,500/- | ||
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Programme Educational Objectives (PEO's)
| PEO-1 | To help the students improve their verbal, written, and communication abilities with respect to a different state of affairs and help them identify and develop a specific writing style with regards to a variety of content and contexts. |
| PEO-2 | To study and analyze the existing theories, principles, and terminology from the humanities to enable a prominent career in the arts and social sciences. |
| PEO-3 | To exhibit meticulous and detailed writing capabilities that utilise practical and theoretical knowledge simultaneously in a successful manner. |
| PEO-4 | To build a basic and strong foundation as well as an understanding of the English language in the students to make them aware of the language in a rhetorical and corresponding manner. |
| PEO-5 | To keep up with the evolution in humanities and decipher the changes in them, in order for the students to inculcate a moral outlook regarding the misapprehension of the ever-evolving world. |
Program Specific Objectives (PSO's)
| PSO-1 | Spreading information about the key concepts and theories relating to social policies, community, humanities, and institutional issues through multi-disciplinary and multi-professional research. |
| PSO-2 | Facilitating the students with skills pertaining to multiple disciplines including communication, analytical & critical thinking, leadership, comprehension of basic human connections, and problem-solving. |
| PSO-3 | Exhibiting intricate knowledge in the English language along with other disciplines of humanities and combining standpoints with knowledge across the perimeters of disciplines. |
| PSO-4 | Demonstrating expertise in writing through effective and enhanced learning of the English language and coming up with a specific writing style in regards to the content, context, and the key disciplines of social sciences. |
| PSO-5 | Inculcating a combination of essential skill set along with professional expertise, consolidating knowledge pertaining to multiple disciplines, in addition to social values with practical knowledge to tackle social needs. |
Program Grid Structure
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN101 | An Introduction to Literary studies | 4 |
| 23BAEN102 | European Classical Literature | 4 |
| 23BAEN103 | History of English Literature | 4 |
| 23BAEN104 | British Literature 1: from Medieval to the Renaissance | 5 |
| 23LS192 | Environmental Studies | 1 |
| VAM130XX | Value Added Course - I | 0 |
| TOTAL | 18 | |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN201 | British Literature 2: the 17th Century | 5 |
| 23BAEN202 | Indian Classical Literature | 5 |
| 23BABEN203 | Language and Linguistics | 5 |
| 23BAEN204 | Literature and Caste | 5 |
| VAM203XX | Value Added Course - II | 0 |
| 23LS191 | English Communication / Environmental Studies | 2 |
| TOTAL | 22 | |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN301 | British Literature 3: the 18th century | 5 |
| 23BAEN302 | British Literature 4: the Romantics | 5 |
| 23BAEN303 | British Literature 5: the 19th Century | 5 |
| 23AEC391 | Ability Enhancement Course - I | 1 |
| 23LS291 | Indian Knowledge System | 0 |
| 23OE36X | Open Elective I | 2 |
| VAM303XX | Value Added Course - III | 0 |
| 27SOCIALIN391 | Social Inernship | 1 |
| TOTAL | 19 | |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN401 | British Literature 6: the 20th century | 5 |
| 23BAEN402 | Literary Criticism | 4 |
| 23BAEN403 | American Poetry and Prose Readings | 4 |
| 23BAEN404 | Indian Writing in English | 4 |
| 23AEC491 | Ability Ehancement Course - II | 1 |
| 23LS391 | Universal Human Values | 3 |
| VAM403XX | Value Added Course - IV | 0 |
| TOTAL | 21 | |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN501 | Women's Writing | 4 |
| 23BAEN502 | American Novels, Drama, and Short Stories | 5 |
| 23BAEN503 | Pre-Colonial Indian literatures | 4 |
| 23BAEN504 | Literary Theory | 4 |
| 23AEC591 | Ability Enhancement Course - III | 1 |
| 23OE56X | Open Elective II | 2 |
| VAM503XX | Value Added Course - V | 0 |
| 23PSIN391 | Project Work | 1 |
| TOTAL | 21 | |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN601 | Forms of Popular Fiction | 4 |
| 23BAEN602 | Postcolonial literatures | 4 |
| 23BAEN603 | Modern Indian Writing in English Translation | 4 |
| 23BAEN604 | Modern European Drama | 5 |
| 23AEC691 | Ability Enhancement Course - IV | 1 |
| VAM603XX | Value Added Course - VI | 0 |
| 23SPR691 | Minor Project - Literary Blog/Magazine | 1 |
| TOTAL | 19 | |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN701 | Literature and cinema | 4 |
| 23BAEN702 | Literature and disability | 4 |
| 23BAEN71X | PE 1 | 5 |
| 23BAEN72X | PE 2 | 5 |
| 23OE76X | Open Elective III | 2 |
| 23PSPR791 | Minor Project - Literary Blog/Magazine | 2 |
| 23PHCC103 | Research Methodology for Humanities and Social Sciences | 4 |
| TOTAL | 26 | |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 23BAEN801 | 20th Century European Fiction | 4 |
| 23BAEN81X | PE 3 | 5 |
| 23BAEN82X | PE 4 | 5 |
| 23LS803 | Indian Constitution | 0 |
| 23PSPR891 | Project Work - Literary Blog/Magazine | 4 |
| 23RND891 | Research Work | 8 |
| TOTAL | 26 | |
Programme Elective-I
| 23BAEN711 | Modes of Creative Writing: Poetry, fiction, drama |
| 23BAEN712 | Introduction to Creative Writing for Media |
| 23BAEN713 | Culture and theory |
Programme Elective-II
| 23BAEN721 | Literature in social spaces |
| 23BAEN722 | English Language Teaching |
| 23BAEN723 | Literature and the Contemporary World |
Programme Elective-III
| 23BAEN811 | Translation studies |
| 23BAEN812 | Film Studies |
| 23BAEN813 | Studies in modern Indian performance traditions |
Programme Elective-IV
| 23BAEN821 | Latin American Literature |
| 23BAEN822 | Graphic narratives |
| 23BAEN823 | Speculative Fiction and Detective Literature |
Job Opportunities The Course Might Lead To
After the completion of the course, there are a plethora of options for the graduates to work in. Here are a few job profiles on which the graduates can work:
- Copywriter
- Librarian
- Journalist
- Proof-reader
- Content Writer
- Editor
- Translator
Admission 2023-24
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