Semester 1 – Literature & Literary Foundations

The first semester introduces students to English literature, literary movements, spoken English and critical approaches.

Subjects:

Literature in English: 1798–1914
History & Major Movements – I
Phonetics and Spoken English
Critical Approaches to Literature
Soft Skills – I
Positive Life and Ethics

Students develop a foundation in English literary history, language, pronunciation, communication and literary analysis.

Semester 2 – Literary Criticism & British/Indian Literature

The second semester moves into literary criticism, British novels, major literary movements and Indian writing.

Subjects:

Literary Criticism – I
British Novel – I
History and Major Movements – II
Indian Writing in English
Medieval and Renaissance Poetry
EDP
Environmental Studies

Students gain a deeper understanding of literary criticism, British literature and Indian contributions to English literature.

Semester 3 – Modern Literature, Drama & Research

The third semester focuses on advanced literary genres and research-oriented learning.

Subjects:

British Novel – II
Drama – II
Twentieth Century English Poetry
Research Methodology and Professional Communication
Literature and Gender
Soft Skills – II
Value Education

The semester develops students’ understanding of modern literature while introducing research methods and professional communication.

Semester 4 – Advanced Literature & Cultural Studies

The final semester covers advanced literary and cultural subjects from different literary traditions.

Subjects:

American Literature
Literary Criticism – II
Linguistics
Cultural Studies
Punjabi Writing in Translation
Indian Literary Criticism
Post-Colonial Literature
Industry Orientation

Students explore American literature, linguistics, cultural studies, Indian literary criticism and post-colonial literature while gaining industry-oriented exposure.