B.A ENGLISH LITERATURE
OBJECTIVES:
- To provide students with an opportunity to hone language, and communication skills for employability.
- To assist students in the development of intellectual dynamism, creativity, and cultural literacy.
- To develop empathy and deeper understanding of humanitarian concern for ethical living.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs):
On the successful completion of the program, B.A., English Literature, the students will be able to:
| PSO1: | Cultivate language skills at a perceivable level for effective communication and employability. |
| PSO2: | Acquire knowledge of British, American, Commonwealth and other new literatures across the ages. |
| PSO3: | Discern appropriate strategies of textual interpretation of different literary genres. |
| PSO4: | Acquire higher order thinking skills. |
| PSO5: | Be aware of the causes and effects of social, political, and cultural ideologies through literature. |
| PSO6: | Acquire a sense of social commitment. |
| PSO7: | Shape their personality traits with moral and ethical behaviour. |
| PSO8: | Transfer academic accomplishment into life skills. |
| PSO9: | Gain knowledge on a par with regional, national, and global needs. |
| PSO10: | Face the challenges of the competitive world and choose the right career for themselves. |
COURSE OUTCOMES
COURSE NAME: Chaucer and Elizabethan Age COURSE CODE: 17UEL01
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire knowledge about the social, historical and political background of Chaucer and Elizabethan Age. | 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10 | Demonstrate |
| CO2 | Analyse and apply these background information in interpreting and understanding a literary text. | 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10 | Analyse and Apply |
| CO3 | The Leaner will identify the different themes and characteristic of Chaucer and Elizabethan Age. | 1,2,4,6,8,9 | Remember |
| CO4 | Enhance their inventive skills by understanding the different proportions of British Literature | 2,3,4,6,7 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Scrutinize and apply knowledge in sensible circumstances | 5,6,8,9,10 | Analyse |
COURSE NAME: Indian Writing in English COURSE CODE: 17UEL02
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire knowledge of Indian writing | 1,2,3,8,9, | Understand |
| CO2 | Interpret ideas of the past and contemporary writers | 1,2,4,9 | Apply |
| CO3 | Understand the impact of Indian writers | 1,3,8 | Understand |
| CO4 | Express history through prose and poetry | 2,3,7,8, | Create |
| CO5 | Illustrate the literary background | 1,2,3,9 | Analyse |
COURSE NAME: Social History of England COURSE CODE: 17AEL01
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire knowledge about the social, historical and political background of England. | 2,4,5,6,9 | Demonstrate |
| CO2 | Gain awareness about the various invasions, conquests and reigns of England. | 4,5,6,9 | Understand and Analyse |
| CO3 | Analyse the impact of wars, revolutions and social movements on society | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Evaluate |
| CO4 | Enhance the knowledge of the varied scientific and technological developments | 4,6,9 | Understand and Apply |
| CO5 | Analyse and apply these background informations in interpreting and understanding a literary text | 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10 | Analyse and Apply |
COURSE NAME: Milton and Neoclassical Age COURSE CODE: 17UEL03
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire cultural ethos from the readings | 1,2,3,4,5 | Demonstrate |
| CO2 | Appreciate the literary works of different writers from a literary perspective | 2,3,4,5,9 | Apply |
| CO3 | Enhance their creative skills by understanding the different dimensions of British | 2,3,4,6,7 | Evaluate |
| CO4 | Internalise the manners and ethical norms of the enterprising British Literature | 5,6,7,8 | Outline |
| CO5 | Analyse and apply knowledge in realistic situations | 5,6,8,9,10 | Analyse |
COURSE NAME: American Literature COURSE CODE: 17UEL04
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire knowledge of the genres of American Literature | 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10 | Understand |
| CO2 | Enhance and explore the elements of different genres of literature. | 2,3,4,5,8,9 | Create |
| CO3 | Distinguish literary works using critical perspectives | 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 | Interpret |
| CO4 | Analytically evaluate the prevalent issues through the prescribed texts. | 1,2,3,4,6 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Assess the values of life through the representative texts | 2,5,6,7,8 | Evaluate |
COURSE NAME: Allied – II: Literary Forms and Terms COURSE CODE: 17AEL02
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Define and explain different literary terms and forms | 1,3,4,8,9 | Remember and Understand |
| CO2 | Acquire knowledge of the genres of literature | 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10 | Understand |
| CO3 | Enhance and explore the elements of different genres of literature. | 2,3,4,5,8,9 | Create |
| CO4 | Compare and contrast works of art | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | Analyse |
| CO5 | Apply the basic stylistics of literary texts in original writings | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,810 | Apply and Create |
COURSE NAME: The Romantic Age COURSE CODE: 17UEL05
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | To appreciate and acquire knowledge of the genres in literature | 1,2,3 7,8,9 | Understand and Remember |
| CO2 | To enable sensitivity towards world around through literature | 2,4,6,8,9 | Remember and Create |
| CO3 | To enable thinking process and usage of appropriate genre | 3,5,6,8,9 | Analyse |
| CO4 | Aids in addressing the issues through literature | 1,2,5,6,8,9 | Analyse and Evaluate |
| CO5 | To enable writing skills through text | 3,4,5,7,8, | Create |
COURSE NAME: Commonwealth Literature COURSE CODE: 17UEL06
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | The Leaner will identify the different themes and characteristic of commonwealth poetry. | 1,2,4,6,8,9 | Remember |
| CO2 | To distinguish the themes and traditions of commonwealth literature | 1,2,4,5,6,8,10 | Understand |
| CO3 | Empathise with the social condition due to colonization | 1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 | Analyse |
| CO4 | Critically evaluate the prevalent issues through the prescribed texts. | 1,2,3,4,6 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Develop employability skills enhance teaching, analytical and creative writing skills and help in the preparation for competitive exams. | 1,2,3,4,5,6,10 | Create |
COURSE NAME: History of English Literature (450 – 1700) COURSE CODE: 17AEL03
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire cultural knowledge from the readings | 1,2,5 | Understand |
| CO2 | Appreciate the literary works of different writers from a social perspective | 2,3,5,9 | Analyse and Apply |
| CO3 | Enhance their creative skills by understanding the different dimensions of British Literature. | 2,3,7 | Apply and Create |
| CO4 | Internalise the manners and ethical norms of the British | 5,7,8, | Evaluate and Apply |
| CO5 | Analyse and apply knowledge in realistic situations. | 5,6,8,10 | Analyse and Create |
COURSE NAME: Yoga for Human Excellence COURSE CODE: 17UELS1
| S. No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Bloom’s Verb |
| CO1 | The student is able to understand the nuances of education, empowerment and human potential for the betterment of worldly life. | 1,4,6,7 | Understand |
| CO2 | The student realizes the significance of nutritious food and understands how to overcome health disorders. | 5,6,8,9 | Apply |
| CO3 | The student practices to control emotions and stresses and inculcates the insights for analyzing his thoughts. | 4,8,10 | Identify |
| CO4 | The student adopts the learnt practices in his personal life and imparts the same to the people around him. | 6,7,8,9 | Develop |
| CO5 | The Student realizes the transformation in him after practicing Yoga and Meditation and spreading the knowledge to others. | 4,5,6,7,10 | Evaluate |
COURSE NAME: Communicative English I COURSE CODE: 17UELN1
| S. No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Bloom’s Verb |
| CO1 | Comprehend the role and significance of communication | 1,4,6,7 | Understand |
| CO2 | Distinguish verbal and non-verbal communication | 5,6,8,9 | Identify |
| CO3 | Acquire knowledge to break the barriers of communication | 4,8,10 | Understand |
| CO4 | Assess the effectiveness of communication | 6,7,8,9 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Apply knowledge of communication in day today life | 4,5,6,7,10 | Apply |
COURSE NAME: Victorian Age COURSE CODE: 17UEL07
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Gain knowledge and have clear idea about Victorian Age and its literature | 2,4,5,9 | Understand |
| CO2 | Develop the aesthetic sense to comprehend and critically appreciate. | 4,5,6,9 | Understand and Analyze |
| CO3 | Trace the Major Issues and analyze the unique features of literature of Victorian Age. | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Apply and Analyze |
| CO4 | Evaluate the merits of Victorian literature and cultivate creative fervour. | 4,6,9 | Evaluate and Create |
| CO5 | Enhance Critical and analytical skills to evaluate the artistic merits of literary art of Victorian Age. | 1,2,4,5,8,10 | Create |
COURSE NAME: World Classics COURSE CODE: 17UEL08
| S. No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Bloom’s Verb |
| CO1 | Demonstrate literariness in speech and writing | 1,2,3,4,8,9,10 | Understand |
| CO2 | Employ knowledge of the classics in a resourceful manner | 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 | Apply |
| CO3 | Distinguish the nuances of the grand narratives | 1,2,3,4,5,8 | Understand |
| CO4 | Assess the values of life through the representative texts | 2,5,6,7,8 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Evaluate the zeitgeists with the knowledge of different cultures | 2,5,6,7,9 | Apply and Evaluate |
COURSE NAME: History of English Literature (1701 – Present) COURSE CODE: 17AEL04
| S. No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Bloom’s Verb |
| CO1 | Gain knowledge to infer the history and traditions of English Literature | 2,4,5,9 | Understanding |
| CO2 | Describe prominent writers and their contributions to the History of English literature | 4,5,6,9 | Remember |
| CO3 | Identify the outstanding writers of various literary ages and movements | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Remember |
| CO4 | Distinguish the works in the historical contexts | 4,6,9 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Categorize and analyze, how literature has steadily developed through the ages | 1,2,4,5,8,10 | Analyze |
COURSE NAME: Employable Skills COURSE CODE: 17UELS2
| S. NO. | COURSE OUTCOME | PSOs Addressed | BLOOMS VERB |
| CO1 | Develop clear idea about Business English. | 2,4,5,9 | Understand and Analyze |
| CO2 | Trace the patterns involved in business communication. | 4,5,6,9 | Understand |
| CO3 | Enhance their ability with interpersonal skills. | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Evaluate and Create |
| CO4 | Imbibe communicative competency at global level. | 4,6,9 | Understand |
| CO5 | Analyse and apply knowledge in real life situations | 1,2,4,5,8,10 | Analyse |
COURSE NAME: Communicative English – II COURSE CODE: 17UELN2
| S. No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Bloom’s Verb |
| CO1 | Comprehend the role and significance of group communication | 1,4,6,7 | Understand |
| CO2 | Distinguish spoken and written communication | 5,6,8,9 | Identify |
| CO3 | Acquire knowledge on manners of communication traits | 4,8,10 | Understand |
| CO4 | Assess the effective use of vocabulary | 6,7,8,9 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Apply knowledge of listening and learning strategies | 4,5,6,7,10 | Apply |
COURSE NAME: Shakespeare COURSE CODE: 17UEL09
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Develop critical acumen | 2,3,5,7,8 | Create |
| CO2 | Appreciate the universal appeal of the Shakespearean ideologies | 4,8 | Analyze and Apply |
| CO3 | Enhance the capabilities of aesthetic appreciation | 3,8 | Evaluate and Create |
| CO4 | Trace the relevance of Shakespeare’s works in the present era | 3,4,8 | Understand |
| CO5 | Apply knowledge to lead a balanced life | 3,4,7 | Apply |
COURSE NAME: Twentieth Century British Literature COURSE CODE: 17UEL10
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Assess the changing scenario of twentieth century British Literature | 2, 3,4 | Understand |
| CO2 | Trace the evolution of social trends in twentieth century British poetrty | 2,5,6 | Evaluate |
| CO3 | Assess the growth of modernism in modern British drama | 6,8 | Apply |
| CO4 | Demonstrate the ethical standards in British novels | 2,7,9 | Demonstrate |
| CO5 | Critically evaluate the emerging global phenomenon in modern British texts | 2,9 | Apply & Evaluate |
COURSE NAME: Dalit Literature COURSE CODE: 17UEL11
| S. NO. | COURSE OUTCOME | PSOs Addressed | BLOOMS VERB |
| CO1 | Appreciate the aesthetics of Dalit Literature | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 | Evaluate |
| CO2 | Assess the language of Dalits | 1,6,7 | Evaluate |
| CO3 | Trace the origin and development of Dalit Literature | 3,4,5,7 | Understand |
| CO4 | Have a change of mind and attitude towards the Dalits | 1,4,6,7 | Apply |
| CO5 | Make an egalitarian society through the principles of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and Justice | 6,7,10 | Create |
COURSE NAME: Introduction to Literary Criticism COURSE CODE: 17UEL12
| S. NO. | COURSE OUTCOME | PSOs Addressed | BLOOMS VERB |
| CO1 | Understand the evolution of critical thinking down the ages | 5,8,9 | Understand |
| CO2 | Understand the influence of Greek and Roman critical thoughts on English criticism | 2,4,9 | Understand |
| CO3 | Appreciate the various critical elements and their functions in a work of art. | 4,8,10 | Apply |
| CO4 | Examine the Aesthetic characteristics that make a literary work. | 1,7,10 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Apply the critical skills to appreciate a literary work | 4,8,9,10 | Analyze |
COURSE NAME: Language and Linguistics COURSE CODE: 17UELM1
| S. NO. | COURSE OUTCOME | PSOs Addressed | BLOOMS VERB |
| CO1 | Acquire knowledge about various features of the English language. | 1,2,3,10 | Apply |
| CO2 | Appreciate the heterogeneous nature of English. | 2,5,9 | Analyse |
| CO3 | Study the English Language scientifically. | 1,8,10 | Understand |
| CO4 | Understand the different patterns and sound system of the language. | 2,8,9 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Use effectively the accurate pronunciation of English. | 8,9,10 | Create |
COURSE NAME: Grammar through Reading COURSE CODE: 17UELS3
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Assess the effective use of grammar through reading | 6,7,8,9 | Evaluate |
| CO2 | Apply the knowledge of grammar to lead a balanced reading | 3,4,7 | Apply |
| CO3 | Acquire the grammatical knowledge from the given lessons | 1,2,5 | Understand |
| CO4 | Understand the different sentence patterns of the language. | 2,8,9 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Express themselves through reading the grammar | 1,3,6,8,9 | Understand and Apply |
COURSE NAME: Introduction to Creative Writing COURSE CODE: 17UELS4
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Learn the nuances of writing | 1,5,6,8,10 | Remember |
| CO2 | Express themselves through writing | 1,3,6,8,9 | Understand and Apply |
| CO3 | Demonstrate originality and creativity | 1,2,4,7,9,10 | Understand |
| CO4 | Enhance their linguistic and communication abilities | 1,2,4,7,9 | Create |
| CO5 | Appraise social and global conditions. | 2,3,7,10 | Evaluate |
COURSE NAME: Women Writing COURSE CODE: 17UEL13
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Identify the problems of women | 1,5,6,8,10 | Remember |
| CO2 | Demonstrate the essentiality of women in society. | 1,3,6,8,9 | Understand |
| CO3 | Survey the gender issues and the links between male female relationships. | 1,2,4,7,9,10 | Analyse |
| CO4 | Validate the transformed attitude towards women in society | 1,2,4,7,9 | Evaluate |
| CO5 | Approach women’s issues logically and find viable solutions to their problems to better society with gender equity | 2,3,7,10 | Apply |
COURSE NAME: Life Writing COURSE CODE: 17UEL14
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire cultural tenets from the readings | 1,2,5 | Acquire |
| CO2 | Appreciate the literary works of different writers from a literary perspective | 2,3,4, | Appreciate |
| CO3 | Infer creative skills by understanding the different dimensions of great celebrities | 4,10 | Understand |
| CO4 | Imbibe Literary competency at global level | 2,5,7,8,9, | Apply |
| CO5 | Analyse and apply knowledge in real life situations | 4,6,8,9,10 | Analyse |
COURSE NAME: E-Learning and English Language Teaching COURSE CODE: 17UEL15
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Understand the basic tenets of English Language Learning | 3,4,2,1 | Understand |
| CO2 | Distinguish between the traditional and e mode of English Language learning | 5,4,8,4 | Distinguish |
| CO3 | Acquire the skill of using the modern gadgets in language learning | 1,7,9, | Acquire |
| CO4 | Developing the skill of learning and imparting through right practice. | 2,4,1,10 | Develop |
| CO5 | Adopting the right mode and skill of learning and teaching his fellow students. | 9,7,5,8 | Adopt |
COURSE NAME: Functional English COURSE CODE: 17UEL16
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Understand the basic sentence structure of English language | 1,8,9,10 | Understand |
| CO2 | Distinguish the unique sentence structure of English with vernacular languages | 1,8,10 | Evaluate |
| CO3 | Acquire the ability to understand text through proper reading | 1,2,8,10 | Understand |
| CO4 | Develop confidence to face challenges in an English environment | 1,8,10 | Create |
| CO5 | Apply the skills of language both in writing and speaking effectively | 1,8,9,10 | Create |
COURSE NAME: Children’s Literature COURSE CODE: 17UELM2
| S.No. | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Blooms Verb |
| CO1 | Acquire knowledge and have clear idea about children’s literature | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 | Understand |
| CO2 | Trace the current trends and analyze the major issues of children | 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 | Understand and Analyze |
| CO3 | Determine and classify the uniqueness of children’s literature | 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 | Apply and Analyze |
| CO4 | Evaluate the merits of children’s literature and cultivate creative fervor. | 1,2,3,4,6,8,9 | Evaluate and Create |
| CO5 | Develop Critical and analytical skills to evaluate the artistic merits of children’s literature | 1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10 | Create |
COURSE NAME: Journalism and Mass Communication COURSE CODE: 17UELS5
| S. NO. | COURSE OUTCOMES | PSOs Addressed | BLOOMS VERB |
| CO1 | Understand Post colonialism and its concepts. | 1,2,3,5,9 | Understand |
| CO2 | Evaluate the themes and the nuances of Post Colonial narratives through the prescribed texts. | 1,3,4,8 | Evaluate |
| CO3 | Learn the power structures in the Socio – Political and cultural scenario. | 1,3,5,9 | Apply |
| CO4 | Apply judgement and empathy in real life situations. | 1,6,9 | Analyse and Apply |
| CO5 | Interpret and develop analytical and critical thinking. | 4,8 | Analyse |
COURSE NAME: English for Competitive Examinations COURSE CODE: 17UELS6
| S.No | Course Outcome | PSOs Addressed | Bloom’s verb |
| CO1 | Learn adequate skills required for competitive examinations | 1,8,9,10 | Understand |
| CO2 | Demonstrate LSRW skills | 1,7,8,9,10 | Understand and Apply |
| CO3 | Employ knowledge of grammar in speech and writing | 1,8,9,10 | Apply |
| CO4 | Apply language skills in formal environment too | 1,7,8,9,10 | Apply |
| CO5 | Discuss the prevalent issues logically and present coherently | 1,8,10 | Analyze and Create |