BA. ENGLISH LITERATURE

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:

              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 culturalideologies 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.

B.A., ENGLISH

COURSE OUTCOMES

COURSE NAME: British Literature I (From 15th to 18th Century)                                   CODE: 21UEL01

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Understand the nuances of literary terms and their usage in literary texts 1,2,3,4,5,7 Understand
CO2 Appreciate and analyse poems from a critical perspective 1,2,3 Apply and Analyse
CO3 Develop the life skills through drama and narrative skills from novel 1,2,5,8 Create
CO4 Distinguish the different cultural politics and imbibe the distinguished cultural values 6,7,10 Analyse
CO5 Evaluate and examine questions concerning class, race, and gender and apply in real life contexts 7,8,9,10 Evaluate

COURSE NAME: Indian Literatures in English                                               CODE: 21UEL02

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop clear idea about Indian writing 1,4,7,8 Create
CO2 Appreciate the Indian culture reflected in literature 1,3,4,6,8 Analyze and Apply
CO3 Enhance the spiritual refinement in human life 1,3 Evaluate and Create
CO4 Trace knowledge of the varied and rich cultural heritage of India 1,4,6 Understand
CO5 Apply knowledge to understand individual and social behaviour 4,7,9,10 Apply

 COURSE NAME: Social History of England                                          CODE: 21AEL01

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: British Literature – II (From 19th to 20th Century         CODE: 21UEL03

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 – I(Prose & Poetry)            CODE: 21UEL04

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Demonstrate the cultural contexts of American literature 2,3,5,6 Understand
CO2 Apply the American spirit of freedom 2,4,5,6,7,9 Apply
CO3 Evaluate the ethical values of humanism and also of discrimination 1,5,6,7,10 Evaluate
CO4 Outline the American literary history 2,3,5,6,9 Remember
CO5 Analyse and evaluate the real-life challenges through the course content. 1,3,6,7,8,10 Analyse

COURSE NAME: Allied – II: Literary Forms and Terms            CODE: 21AEL02

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: American Literature – II Drama & Fiction            CODE: 21UEL05

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Acquire cultural tenets from the readings. 1,2,5 Understand
CO2 Appreciate the literary works of different writers from a literary perspective. 1,3,4,5 Analyse
CO3 Infer the manners and ethical norms of American literature 2,3,4,5,10 Evaluate
CO4 Enhance their creative skills by understanding the different dimensions ofAmerican literature. 5,6,7,8 Evaluate and Create
CO5 Employ the literary knowledge in realistic situations. 3,6,7,8,9,10 Evaluate and Apply

COURSE NAME: Commonwealth Literature                                             CODE: 21UEL06

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 –I                               CODE: 21AEL03

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:  Presentation Skills                                                            CODE: 21UELS1

S. No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Bloom’s Verb
CO1 Demonstrate presentations skillfully 1,4,6,7,8,9,10 Understand
CO2 Employ knowledge in a resourceful manner 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Apply
CO3 Collect necessary data in any field and arrange them in a logical sequence 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Apply
CO4 Evaluate nuances of proxemics, verbal and non-verbal communication 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Evaluate
CO5 Organize a well knit presentation which will cater to the needs of the audience. 1,7,8,9,10 Create

COURSE NAME:  Academic Skills-I                                                        CODE: 21UELN1

S. No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Bloom’s Verb
CO1 Develop knowledge of academic skills 1,3,4,7,8,9,10 Create
CO2 Enhance their reading capability 1,4,6,7,8,9,10 Understand and Apply
CO3 Demonstrate their language skills and creative calibre 1,4,5,7,8,9,10 Understand
CO4 Imbibe favourable personality traits 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Evaluate and Create
CO5 Analyse and apply knowledge in real life situations 1,5,6,7,8,9,10 Analyse and Apply

COURSE NAME:  Indian Literature  in English Translation               CODE: 21UEL07

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop cultural literacy from the prescribed texts 1,2,5 Understand
CO2 Appreciate literary texts from a critical perspective 1,3,4 Evaluate and apply
CO3 Enhance their creative ability by understanding the nuances of translated literature 2,4,10 Analyse and Create

 

CO4 Imbibe ethical values 5,6,7,8 Evaluate and Create
CO5 Analyse and apply knowledge in real life situations 6,8,9,10 Analyse and Apply

COURSE NAME:  World Classics                                                CODE: 21UEL08

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 – II                             CODE: 21AEL02

S. No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Bloom’s Verb
CO1 Understand with different aspects of different ages, writers and their works 1,2,3,5,9 Remember and Understand
CO2 Inculcate the fineness of language style of the various writers 1,4,8 Apply and Create
CO3  Imbibe the appreciable qualities which have shaped the inner life of inhabitants of literary creations and their masters. 2,7,8,10 Evaluate and Create
CO4 Apply knowledge to judge the quality of men in society in real life situations 6,9,10 Analyse, Evaluate, and Apply
CO5 Emulate the right attitude for a successful life 7,8,9,10 Analyse and Apply

COURSE NAME:  Tourism and Travel Writing                             CODE: 21UELS2

S. NO. COURSE OUTCOME PSOs Addressed  BLOOMS VERB
CO1  Plan a tour to preserve the natural and cultural environment. 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Apply and Create
CO2 Appreciate literary texts and develop creative ideas 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Understand, and Create
CO3 Demonstrate the Social and Communication skills 1,3,4,5,6,8,9,10 Apply
CO4 Develop deeper understanding of other Cultures 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10   Understand and Analyse
CO5  Take up travelling as a serious career and try their hands as Youtube travel blogger, Tour Operator, Tourist guide etc., 1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 Apply and Create

COURSE NAME:  Academic Skills-II                                           CODE: 21UELN2

S. No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Bloom’s Verb
CO1 Develop knowledge through lectures 1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 Understand and Apply
CO2 Demonstrate the significant skills of taking notes 1,4,5,7,8,9,10 Understand and Apply
CO3 Enhance their organizing ability 1,4,6,7,8,9,10 Create
CO4 Imbibe ethical values in writing research papers 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Evaluate and Create
CO5 Analyse and appreciate the value of teamwork 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Analyse

COURSE NAME:  Shakespeare                                                                 CODE: 21UEL09

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:  Comparative Literature                                                 CODE: 21UEL10

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop clear idea about Comparative Literature 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,10 understand
CO2 Appreciate the similarities and dissimilarities found in literary texts. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10 Analyse
CO3 Trace knowledge of the varied and rich cultural heritage of different  literatures 1,2,3,4,5,7,10 evaluate
CO4 Apply knowledge to understand universality of literary themes. 1,3,4,5,7,10 apply
CO5 To understand the catholicity of humanity. 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,10 create

COURSE NAME:  Dalit Literature                                                           CODE: 21UEL11

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                           CODE: 21UEL12

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:  Advanced English Grammar                                            CODE: 21UELM1

S. NO. COURSE OUTCOME PSOs Addressed BLOOMS VERB
CO1  Learn the required grammatical skills for effective use 1,4,8,9,10 Understand
CO2 Utilize the acquired skills in day-to-day life 1,8,9,10 Apply
CO3  Employ knowledge of grammar in effective communication 1,8,9,10 Understand
CO4  Apply language skills in formal environment too 1,4,8,9,10 Apply
CO5 Create error-free expressions to communicate ideas clearly 1,2,7,8,9,10 Create

COURSE NAME:  English Language Teaching                                              CODE: 21UELM2

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Express thoughts and ideas effectively, coherently and clearly 2,5,10 Understand
CO2 Appreciate literary texts from a critical perspective 1,2,3,4 Evaluate
CO3 Enhance their creative ability by understanding the nuances of English Language Teaching. 2,4,10 Understand & Create
CO4 Imbibe ethical values. 5,6,7,8 Understand & Apply
CO5  Analyse and apply knowledge in real life situations. 6,8,9,10 Analyse & Apply

COURSE NAME:  Myth in Literature                                          CODE: 21UELM3

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 To inherit the ancient cultural knowledge 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Remember
CO2 To coordinate the past with the present 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Understand
CO3 To acquire ancient values which stood the test of time 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Apply
CO4 To inspire, dream, and achieve 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 Create
CO5 To understand the relationship between God and Man 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Analyse

COURSE NAME:  Digital Literature                                            CODE: 21UELM4

S. No. Course outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Understand literature through digital setting. 1,3,4,7,8,10 Understand
CO2 Analyse the important literary aspects and contexts through digital mode. 1,3,4,7,8,10 Analyse
CO3 Applythe visual, kinetic, temporal and interactive features of electronic literature. 1,7,8 Apply
CO4 Compare and analyse traditional concepts of literacy with digital learning skills. 1,4,6, Analyse
CO5 Create and contribute new ways of writing. 1,3,4,7,9,10 Create

 COURSE NAME:  Journalism and Mass Communication                    CODE: 21UELS3

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop clear idea about Print Medium 1,4,5,6,7,8,9 Create
CO2 Appreciate the different elements of news and style of writing 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Identify
CO3 Trace the knowledge of Feature Articles 1,2,3,4,9,10 Analyse
CO4 Apply knowledge to understand Mass Communication in India 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,10 Apply
CO5 Learn the modus operandi behind the successful functioning of social media 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Analyse

COURSE NAME:  Women’s Writing in English and Translation            CODE: 21UEL13

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop clear idea about Women’s writing in English and Translation 1,4,7,8 Create
CO2 Appreciate women’s culture as reflected in literature 1,3,4,6,8 Apply and analyze
CO3 Enhance the spiritual refinement in human life 1,3 Evaluate and Create
CO4 Acquire knowledge of the varied and rich cultural heritages of India and abroad 1,4,6 Understand
CO5 Apply knowledge to understand individual and social behaviour 4,7,9,10 Apply

COURSE NAME:  Life Writing                                                                 CODE: 21UEL14

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop clear idea about Life writing 1,4,7,8 Create
CO2 Appreciate the merits reflected in literature 1,3,4,6,8 Analyze and Apply
CO3 Enhance their taste for aesthetics in life writing 1,3 Understand and Apply
CO4 Trace knowledge of the varied and rich facets of human culture 1,4,6 Understand
CO5 Apply knowledge to understand individual and social behaviour 4,7,9,10 Apply

 COURSE NAME:  Language and Linguistics                                         CODE: 21UEL15

S.No. Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Blooms Verb
CO1 Develop better pronunciation and language skills 1,8,10 Create
CO2 Appreciate the richness of the English vocabulary 2,8 Analyze and Apply
CO3 Enhance the ability of English usage 1,10 Evaluate and Create
CO4 Trace the contributions of individuals in the making of English 3,4,8 Understand
CO5 Apply knowledge in the day-to-day life 3,4,8,10 Apply

 COURSE NAME:  Functional English                                          CODE: 21UELM5

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                                     CODE: 21UELM6

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:  Postcolonial Literature                                  CODE: 21UELM7

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:  Juvenile Writing                                  CODE: 21UELM8

S.No Course Outcome PSOs Addressed Bloom’s verb
CO1 Develop awareness of the scope and variety of works and the genres in Juvenile writing. 2,9 Understand
CO2 Understand works of literature as expressions of individuals in historical and social contexts. 1,3,5,6,7 Understand
CO3 Interpret critically the literary works by applying a critical approach. 3,4 Analyze and Apply
CO4 Imbibe moral and ethical values in life and learn how images communicate meanings. 1,5,7 Analyse
CO5 Perceive and display knowledge of the influence of literature upon intercultural experiences. 1,3,5 Apply and Create

 COURSE NAME:  English for Competitive Examinations                         CODE: 21UELS4

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