Bachelor of Arts in English

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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
BAENG 100	Foundation in English Literature	2	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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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.

Semester VII - Honours in English Language Education

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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.

Semester VII-Honours with Research in English Language Education

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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 VIII

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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.

Semester VIII - Honours in Linguistics

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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.

Semester VIII-Honours with Research in Linguistics

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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.

Semester VII-Honours in English Literature

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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.

Semester VII-Honours with Research in English Literature

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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

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Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits		Hours
Subject Code	Subject Title	Theory	Practicum	Hours
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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