Department of English

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Number of Seats :

45

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Jobs Prospects :

Graduates of the B.A. (English) programme may pursue careers in:

• Teaching and Education
• Content Writing and Content Development
• Publishing and Editing
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Media and Digital Communication
• Public Relations and Corporate Communication
• Advertising and Creative Writing
• Civil Services and Competitive Examinations
• Translation and Language Services
• Cultural and Creative Industries
• Library and Information Services
• Higher Education and Research
• Social and Development Sectors

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

The B.A. (English) programme aims to produce graduates who:
PEO 1: Literary and Cultural Understanding
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major literary traditions, genres, periods, and cultural contexts in English studies.
PEO 2: Critical Interpretation
Analyse and interpret literary and cultural texts using appropriate critical and theoretical approaches.
PEO 3: Language and Communication Proficiency
Apply linguistic and communicative skills effectively in academic, professional, and social contexts.
PEO 4: Research and Intellectual Inquiry
Employ foundational research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to investigate literary, linguistic, and cultural issues.
PEO 5: Professional and Social Engagement
Utilise disciplinary knowledge, ethical awareness, and transferable skills for career development, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship.

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:
PSO1: Literary Comprehension
Identify and explain major literary genres, movements, authors, and cultural traditions in English literature.
PSO2: Textual Analysis
Analyse literary texts using foundational critical, theoretical, and interpretative approaches.
PSO3: Language and Communication
Apply English language skills effectively in academic, professional, and social contexts.
PSO4: Cultural Awareness
Interpret literary texts in relation to their historical, social, political, and cultural contexts.
PSO5: Foundational Research Skills
Employ basic research techniques, information literacy skills, and academic writing conventions in scholarly work.
PSO6: Career Readiness
Demonstrate transferable skills relevant to careers in education, media, publishing, communication, and related professions.

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PEO

Corresponding POs

PEO1: Literary and Cultural Understanding

PO1, PO4

PEO2: Critical Interpretation

PO2, PO5

PEO3: Language and Communication Proficiency

PO3, PO7

PEO4: Research and Intellectual Inquiry

PO5, PO9

PEO5: Professional and Social Engagement

PO6, PO8, PO10

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs) WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PSO

Corresponding POs

PSO1: Literary Comprehension

PO1, PO4

PSO2: Textual Analysis

PO2, PO4

PSO3: Language and Communication

PO3, PO7

PSO4: Cultural Awareness

PO4, PO6

PSO5: Foundational Research Skills

PO5, PO9

PSO6: Career Readiness

PO8, PO10

ALIGNMENT WITH PROGRAMME GOALS

Programme Goal

Relevant POs

Disciplinary Knowledge

PO1, PO4

Analytical and Reasoning Skills

PO2, PO5

Historical and Cultural Insight

PO4, PO6

Employability and Professional Skills

PO3, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10

PROGRAMME VISION
To nurture intellectually curious, critically informed, and socially responsible graduates through the study of English language, literature, and culture, enabling them to engage meaningfully with diverse traditions, contemporary challenges, and evolving professional opportunities.

PROGRAMME MISSION
Mission 1
To provide a strong foundation in the English language, literature, and cultural studies through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary curriculum.
Mission 2
To develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, creativity, and interpretative skills through engagement with diverse literary and cultural texts.
Mission 3
To foster linguistic competence, effective communication, and foundational research skills for academic and professional success.
Mission 4
To prepare students for employment, higher education, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning through the development of transferable skills.
Mission 5
To promote ethical values, cultural awareness, inclusiveness, and responsible citizenship in an increasingly interconnected global society.

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY PROFILE
Dominant Cognitive Levels:
Understand → Apply → Analyze
Key Action Verbs Used:
Identify, Explain, Demonstrate, Interpret, Analyse, Apply, Employ, Utilise, Communicate, Engage.
This progression establishes the B.A. (English) programme as the foundational stage of disciplinary learning, preparing graduates for advanced study, professional engagement, and informed participation in society.

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Yes

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Number of Seats :

30

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Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

Effective Communication

-Industry Relevant Skills

-Linguistic Competence

-Digital Content Creation

-Employability

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

-Disciplinary Knowledge

-Analytical & Reasoning Skills

-Historical and Cultural Insight

-Employability and Professional Skills

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Program Name :

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General/ Functional English

Number of Seats :

All BA/BSc/BCom students at AMU

Degree Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

Students will be able to use the training gained from this Programme in areas such as Content Writing, Editing, Office Communication, Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Skills for Interviews, Negotiating Skills and all other language-related Fileds. 

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

The BA General English Programme runs in the first three semesters of all the BA/BSc/BCom Programmes offered by the University. It aims to make learners perceptive to English language proficiency by offering comprehensive training in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills. It helps learners develop an understanding of soft skills needed in both informal and formal settings.

In order to impart a comprehensive training as well as to facilitate self paced learning and self monitored progress, the Department of English has designed its own text in collaboration with Cambridge Press.  

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

By the end of this Programme, students will be able to:

Develop an understanding of language functions.

Employ Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills to the optimum in informal and formal settings.

Articulate efficiently using verbal and non-verbal skills. 

Confidently exhibit acquisition of life-skills.

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No

Program Name :

Specialization :

Communicative English

Number of Seats :

15

Degree Requirement :

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Course Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

Students can take up careers in Journalism, Civil Services, Teaching, Tourism, Translation and Life skill training 

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Program Name :

Specialization :

Literature

Number of Seats :

Open to Humanities and Social Sciences

Degree Requirement :

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Course Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

Students can pursue careers in Teaching, Copy writing, Editing. Content Writing, Creative Writing and Civil Services. 

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

The BA Subsidiary Programme facilitates students to place, comprehend and develop critical thinking skills in English Literature and World Literatures. It also has components which enable learners to get foundation knowledge of how language functions. 

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

By the end of this Programme, students will be able to:

Develop comprehensive understanding of the literary, historical and cultural aspect of English Literature and World Literatures.

Articulate opinions and arguments within the larger inter disciplinary framework.

Analyse and evaluate literary texts belonging to different genres by applying literary theories to them.

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Yes

Program Name :

Specialization :

Literature

Number of Seats :

40

Degree Requirement :

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Course Requirement :

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Jobs Prospects :

Students can pursue careers in Teaching, Research, Translation, Content Writing, Creative Writing and 

Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) :

The BA English Programme aims to develop a broad knowledge base of English and World Literature and various 

Program Outcomes (PO's) :

By the end of the Programme, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of literary, cultural and historical contexts of English and World Literatures.

Produce original interpretation, arguments and research pertaining to literature.

Articulate opinions in multi and inter disciplinary fields.  

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