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ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE, TIRUPPATTUR

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

B.A ENGLISH PROGRAMME

Programme Outcome

Programme Outcome (POs)

The B.A English programme focuses on imagination, creativity, and expression. It helps

the students to write, research, and teach what they have learned. The English faculties are

dedicated to this mission by their research and creative activities.

Human experiences are represented throughout the literature. Our faculty members

believe that intensive study of such literature will develop humanistic values, compassion and

innovation. The practices and methods our faculty members practice help the students to

understand and solve problems throughout their life.

The entire programme trains the students in the skill of interpretation. This skill helps

them to find new meaning in any text and in their daily life. The mission of our entire

programme is to bring out citizens who can comprehend and evaluate arguments from different

perspectives at the same time express their own ideas with clarity, force and eloquence.

B.A English Literature Programme Specific Outcome(PPOs)

The B.A English Literature programme gives a chance to study and write in English. It

also helps to learn English literature from Anglo-Saxon England to the present day. The

programe not only includes British literature , it also includes works written in English from

other parts of the world. It allows students a considerable degree of choice through Elective

programmes. Studying literature at Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal college involves reading

skills and writing skills to place literary views to their perspectives. With the above skills the

programme will guide the students to analize, judge, and learn more about literary form and

techniques that will help to develop the usage of English language in a better way. The mentor,

mentee ratio of the department is 1: 15, who train their respective wards in a wide range of

literary resources. Students are also given wide range of opportunities every semester to learn

from a wide range of specialist teachers through Allied programmes. The English Faculty

Library allows all the students of literature to access the books. The college library allows the

students to borrow books of their choice. The English Department also uses electronic resources

in teaching . A wide range of e- resources are available for the use of the students. The

department has its own computer room. All undergraduates B.A English Programme students

can use it.

Regulations:

1. ELIGIBILITY:

a. For Admission: A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (Academic /

Vocations Stream) conducted by the Government of Tamilnadu, or an examination

accepted as equivalent thereto (like PUC) by the Syndicate, Alagappa University

subject to such conditions as may be prescribed therefore.

b. Provided that the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with

English/History/Economics as one of the subjects of study shall only be considered

in admission to B.A.,(English) Degree programmes.

c. For the Degree: The candidates shall have subsequently undergone the prescribed

course of study in a college affiliated to this University for a period of not less than

three academic years, passed the examinations prescribed and fulfilled such

conditions as have been prescribed therefore.

2. DURATION:

The course is for a period of three years. Each academic year shall comprise of

two semester viz. Odd and Even semesters. Odd semesters shall be from June / July to

October / November and Even Semesters shall be from November / December to April

/May. There shall be not less than 90 working days which shall comprise 450 teaching

clock hours for each semester. (Exclusive of the days for the conduct of University end-

semester examinations).

3. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction for all B.A English programme is English.

4. COURSES IN PROGRAMME:

The B.A English programme consists of a number courses. The term ‘course’ is applied

to indicate a logical part of the subject matter of the programme and is invariably equivalent to

the subject matter of a ‘paper’ in the conventional sense. The following are the various

categories of courses suggested for the B.A English programme.

a. Part I – Language Courses (LC) (any one of Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic

or special subject designed in lieu of the above).

b. Part II – English Language course (ELC) .

The Language courses and English Language Courses are 4 each / 2 each in

number and the LC and ELC are meant to develop the students’ communicative skill.

c. Part III includes Core Course (CC), Allied Course (AC) and Elective

Course (EC).

d. Core courses are the basic courses compulsorily required for each of the

programme of study. These will be related to the subject of programme in which

the candidate gets his / her degree. The number of Core Courses shall be 15 for

B.A. English Literature.

e. Allied Courses cover preferably two disciplines that are generally related to the

main subject of the programme. Each discipline shall provide 4 Allied Courses.

The students of each Department may select two Allied courses each from two

disciplines for .B.A English programme. Each discipline shall provide three set of

Elective Courses (each set contain 2 Elective courses). Out of which, a student is

required to choose three Elective courses from the options given in the respective

Discipline. Six Elective Courses are given to the students. A student shall choose

three Elective Courses from the list of Elective Courses offered at their respective

disciplines.

5. Selection of students to the EC:

The Department Committee shall follow a selection procedure on a first come first served

basis, fixing the maximum number of students, giving counselling to the students etc. to avoid

overcrowding to particular course (s) at the expense of some other courses. The Colleges shall

provide all information relating to the ECs in each programme to all the students so as to enable

them to choose their ECs.

6. Part IV: It consists of four categories:

i) a) Those who have not studies Tamil upto XII standard and taken a Non-tamil

language under Part I shall take Tamil comprising of two courses (level will be at

6th Standard).

b) Those who have studies Tamil upto XII standard and taken a non- tamil

language under Part I shall take advanced Tamil comprising of two core subjects.

c) Non-major Elective: Others who do not come under the above two categories

(a & b) can choose non-major elective comprising of two compulsory courses,

viz. Communicative English in First Semester and Effective Employability

Skills in Third Semester.

2) Skill-based Subjects: In view of enhancing the employable skills of the students,

two group of skill oriented courses (five courses in each group) are given for

students’ option. The student should take any one course out of first two courses

offered in the list of Group I in Third Semester and two courses out of the

remaining Three courses in Group I in Fifth Semester. Also they should take any

one course out of first two courses offered in the list of Group II in Fourth

Semester and two courses out of the remaining three courses in Group II in Sixth

Semester.

3) UGC sponsored Environmental studies course in Second Semester

4) Value Education in Fourth Semester

5) Extension and Extra Curricular Activities: These should be carried out

outside the class hours.

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI

NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2014-15)

B.A., ENGLISH LITERATURE – PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem Course Cr. Hrs./

Week Marks

Total

Part Subject

Code Name

Int. Ext.

I

I 411T Tamil / Other Languages -I 3 6 25 75 100

II 412E English - I 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BEN1C1 Core–I- Background to the

Study of British Literature 4 6 25 75 100

4BEN1C2 Core – II - Prose 4 6 25 75 100

Allied - I 5 5 25 75 100

IV 4NME1C Non Major Elective – I

(c)Communicative English

2 1 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

II

I 421T Tamil/Other Languages-II 3 6 25 75 100

II 422E English – II 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BEN2C1 Core – III - Fiction 4 6 25 75 100

4BEN2C2 Core – IV - Remedial

Grammar 4 5 25 75 100

Allied - II 5 5 25 75 100

IV 4BES2 Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

III

I 431T Tamil/Other Languages-III 3 6 25 75 100

II 432E English - III 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BEN3C1 Core – V – Poetry - I 4 4 25 75 100

4BEN3C2 Core – VI – Drama – I 4 4 25 75 100

4BEN3C3 Core – VII – Introduction

to Phonetics 4 4 25 75 100

Allied - III 5 4 25 75 100

IV

4NME3C Non Major Elective – II (c) Effective Employability

Skills 2 1 25 75 100

4SBS3A1 Skill Based Subjects – I COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION SKILLS

2 1 25 75 100

V 4BEA3 Extension Activities 1 - 100 -- 100

Total 28 30 -- -- 900

Se

m

Course

Cr. Hrs./

Week

Marks

Total Part

Subject

Code Name Int. Ext.

IV

I 441T Tamil /Other Languages -IV 3 6 25 75 100

II 442E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100

III

4BEN4C1 Core – VIII - Poetry - II 4 4 25 75 100

4BEN4C2 Core – IX - Drama - II 4 4 25 75 100

4BEN4C3 Core – X – Common Wealth

Literature 4 4 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 4 25 75 100

IV 4SBS4B2

(2) Skill Based Subjects – II EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL LAB

SKILLS

2 1 25 75 100

4BMY4 Manavalakalai Yoga 2 1 25 75 100

Total 27 30 -- -- 800

V

III

4BEN5C1 Core – XI – Indian Writing in

English –I 4 7 25 75 100

4BEN5C2 Core – XII – Literary Forms 4 7 25 75 100

4BEN5C3 Core – XIII - Shakespeare 4 6 25 75 100

4BENE1A /

4BENE1B

Elective – I- Translation

Theory and Practice (or)

Canadian Literature

5 6 25 75 100

IV

4SBS5A4

4SBS5A5

Skill Based Subjects – I

HERITAGE AND TOURISM

2 2 25 75 100

Skill Based Subjects – I

MARKETING AND SALES

MANAGEMENT

2 2 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

VI III

4BEN6C1 Core – XIV – Indian Writing

in English - II 4 7 25 75 100

4BEN6C2 Core – XV – American


4BENE2A /

4BENE2B

Elective – II-English

Language Teaching(or) 5 6 25 75 100

Comparative Literature

4BENE3A /

4BENE3B

Elective – III-Women’s

Writing in English (or)

Written Communication

5 6 25 75 100

IV

4SBS6B3 /

4SBS6B4 /

Skill Based Subjects – II BASIC INTERNET AND OFFICE

AUTOMATION LAB

2 2 25 75 100

Skill Based Subjects – II FRUIT, VEGETABLE

PRESERVATION SKILLS

2 2 25 75 100

Total 22 30 -- -- 600

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

**A few papers in Semester 3 and 4 are light and demand much preparation from students’ side.

Part – II

English – I(412E)

Part- II There are 4 Part – ii English courses. Students have to study them for 2 years. Every

year they will ne undertaking 2 English courses. They are meant to develop the students,

communicative skill at the UG level.

Name of the Subject(412E): English for Enrichment-I

Course Description

Students will be exposed to prose, and poetry works of great writers and poets, provided

they will learn Grammar and composition to enhance the skill of LSRW.

Course Objectives

Students completing the course will be able to

a. Speak and write in English for Global competency.

b. Will be able to analyze literary works(prose and poetry).

c. They will also be exposed to basic literary genres of prose and poetry.

d. Grammar, reading and writing exercises will make the student to read any text and

understand it and make them to think beyond the text.

e. Compositions give space for more writing skills. They will help the student to write

essays, and reports. Thereby they will be able to differentiate objective and subjective

writing.

Course Outcome (COs)

a. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are :

1. Critical thinking, to analyse, evaluate, and synthesis the information he has gathered

in from the lecture.

2. Communication, to effectively interpret and express his ideas through written and

spoken.

3. To inculcate Social Responsibility about civic responsibility, and adjust with

regional, national and global communities.

Part – III

Core – I

Background to the Study of British Literature

Course Description

This course help students build skills of analytical and interpretive argument; become

careful and critical readers; practice writing-in a variety of genres-as a process of intellectual

inquiry and creative expression; and ultimately to become more effective thinkers and

communicators who are well-equipped for a variety of careers in our information-intensive

society.

Course Objectives

Specific learning outcomes for English courses include the following:

a. Culture and History: Students will gain a knowledge of the major traditions of

literatures written in English, and an appreciation for the diversity of literary and social

voices within–and sometimes marginalized by–those traditions. They will develop an

ability to read texts in relation to their historical and cultural contexts, in order to gain a

richer understanding of both text and context, and to become more aware of themselves

as situated historically and culturally.

b. Reading: Students will become accomplished, active readers who appreciate ambiguity

and complexity, and who can articulate their own interpretations with an awareness and

curiosity for other perspectives.


Valuing literature, language, and imagination: Students will develop a passion for

literature and language.

They will appreciate literature’s ability to elicit feeling, cultivate the imagination, and call

us to account as humans.

They will cultivate their capacity to judge the aesthetic and ethical value of literary texts–

and be able to articulate the standards behind their judgments.

They will appreciate the expressive use of language as a fundamental and sustaining

human activity, preparing for a life of learning as readers and writers.

Core – II

Prose

Course Description

This course is a genre-based introduction to prose fiction in English. Presenting important

English-language literary texts, the course explores a range of novels and short stories so as to

illuminate the different forms and techniques found within these principal generic categories.

The course also provides a short introduction to diverse literary and scholarly approaches to the

study of texts.

Course Objectives

- Read, understand and appreciate literary texts.

- Develop skills in literary analysis, including comprehension of the narrative fundamentals

of character, point of view, theme and action (plot).

- Gain an appreciation of different literary styles, voices and approaches.

- Develop an appreciation of the short story form.

- Develop sensitivity to language.

- Develop the ability to effectively critique your own writing.

- Write five short fiction pieces and produce finished, polished texts.

- Understand the importance of the revision process.

- Candidates who have passed this course will


- have familiarity with a selection of important works within English-language prose

literature.

- have knowledge of different types of English-language prose.

- be able to explain how different types of prose convey stories or meanings.

- be familiar with and able to use the English-language terminology connected to literary

prose.

- write a text which analyzes literary works in correct English.

- be able to read literary prose texts critically and independently.

Communicative English

Course Description

The course aims to help students to develop a high level of communicative competence in

professional English. It will inculcate in them a deep understanding of the role and importance of

language and communication in business and other professional settings, and enable them to

effectively apply their oral and written professional communication skills in their future

employment.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to use English communication skills effectively in

professional contexts such as business meetings and interviews, and write

appropriate business texts.

They will also identify problems and undertake to solve them, either individually

or in groups.


On completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Function effectively in English in professional contexts.

2. Read and write appropriate and effective texts of different genres in English,

particularly those used in business.

3. Develop their insight in perceiving problems and problem-solving skills.

4. Cultivate team spirit.

5. Express critical views on a variety of subjects confidently and effectively in English.

6. Learn how to learn.

Part – II

English – II(422E)

Part- II

There are 4 Part – ii English courses. Students have to study them for 2 years. Every year they

will ne undertaking 2 English courses. They are meant to develop the students, communicative

skill at the UG level.

Name of the Subject(422E): English for Enrichment-II

Course Description



Course Objectives









writing.


The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are :

1. Critical thinking, to analyse, evaluate, and synthesis the information he has

gathered in from the lecture.

2. Communication, to effectively interpret and express his ideas through written

and spoken.



Core – III

Fiction

Course Description

Examines significant works of fiction, short stories and novels, from diverse cultures and

periods in history; explores fiction as an art form designed to provoke thought and challenge

social norms; considers fiction as an expression of human experience.

Course Objectives

1. Build on writing skills including clarity, fluency, vividness and accuracy.

2. Develop skills necessary to write longer works, including profluence, tension, and

structure.

3. Learn the basics of conceptualization of a novel or novella.

4. Sharpen critical thinking and critical reading skills.

5. Practice the skills needed to self-edit, as well as the ability to critique and edit the

writing of others.

6. Recognize the personal qualities needed to be an effective writer.

7. Acquire the intellectual and practical training needed to pursue a writing career.

8. Enhance language skills as part of a well-rounded education.

9. Polish effective communication skills.


Students will learn to analyze the elements of writing fiction and will exhibit their

analytic skills in the writing of required critiques, in the annotation of their peers’

manuscripts, and in their oral comments during workshop.

Students will learn to apply their literary analytical skills to the drafting, revising and

completion of their own stories. Graduate students will demonstrate not only writing

skills but advanced fiction editing skills by completing one longer short story.

Students will learn to evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as fiction writers and

thus grow as literary artists.

Name of the Subject (4BEN2C2) : Remedial Grammar 2014-17

Course Description

Students are taught to identify the grammatical structures. Students will be able to do

Speak and Write grammatically correct structure

Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

A Remedial English Grammar for Foreign Students - F.T.Wood -

MacMillan India Ltd.,

1) Speak Fluently

2) Write Without Grammar Mistakes

3) Write a letter

4) Convey what they think

Course outcome

1) Students can speak fluently

2) Students can think clearly in English

3) Students can convey their thoughts in English

Name of the Subject (4BES2) : Environmental Studies

Course Description

Students are taught about Ecosystem, Bio-diversity and its conservation

Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

1. Agarwal, K.C.2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Pub. Ltd.,

2. Burner R.C.1989, Hazardous Waste Inclineration Mc Graw Hill Inc.480p

3. Sharma B.K.2001, Environmental Chemistry Goel Publ, House, Meerut

After Completing the course, Students will come to know about

1) Concept of an Ecosystem

2) Structure and Function of an Ecosystem

3) Energy Flow in the Ecosystem

4) Food Chains, Food webs and Ecological Pyramids

Course Outcome

1. Students will understand different types of pollution and how to rectify it.

2. Students will try to protect our Ecosystem

3. Students will plant trees to save our nature

Name of the Subject (4BEN3C1) : Poetry I

Course Description

Students are exposed to poetry works of great writers and they would learn the skill of

writing poems.

Course Objectives

a) Analyse Poetry

b) Know new words

c) Make the students understand any poem

d) Make them think elaborately

Course Outcome

1. Students will learn to analyse poetry and write criticism about it

2. Students will understand all poems

3. Students will be able to discuss poems and understand the meaning properly

Name of the Subject (4BEN3C2) : Drama I

Course Description

Students are taught the dramas of great writers and they would learn the skill of

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Course Objectives

Students are taught to

1) Analyse literary works

2) They are exposed to new vocabularies

3) New sentences are introduced to them

4) It will make them think in English

Course Outcome

1. Students analyse literary works and write criticism about it

2. Students can understand new sentences

3. Students can think properly in English

Name of the Subject (4BEN3C3): Introduction to Phonetics

Course Description

Students are exposed to mechanism of speech, pronunciation of sounds and consonants

and vowels.

Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

A textbook of English Phonetics for Indian Students

-T.Balasubramanian

1. Students are taught to pronounce the word

2. Students are taught the word new sounds

Course outcome

After completing the course, Students will be able to

1) Spell the letters correctly

2) Pronounce the word correctly

3) Differentiate sound

4) Understand the mechanism of speech

Name of the subject: EFFECTIVE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (4NME3C )

Course Description:

Students are informed about the importance of developing the various skills that are

required for employment besides having knowledge in the subject matters.

Course Objectives:

1. To make the students understand the importance of Soft skill besides the general hard skills.

2. To make the student know the various soft skills like Interpersonal relationship,

communication skill, General aptitude that is more essential for Employment.

3. To make the students plan and learn for the various employment.

4. To prepare the student to develop the basic LSRW skills.

5. To make the student acquire multifaceted skills and make the student a Job ready person.

Course Outcome:

1. The student develops the required soft skills.

2. Besides studying his academic courses, the students prepares for getting placement.

3. The student is employed in the field of his / her interest.

4. The student’s placement is given equal priority besides education.

Books for Reference

1. Developing Graduate Employability skills - Mercy .V.Chaita

2. Developing Transferable skills - Pam Denicolo, Julie Reeves

Name of the subject: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS SKILLS (4SBS3A1 )

Course Description:

Students are exposed to the various recruitments in banks and other types of competitive

exams conducted by both state and central government; acquire various skills and how to settle

in life with a government job.

Course Objectives:

1. To make the students aware of all the types of competitive exams.

2. To make the student apply, prepare and clear the competitive exams.

3. To collect the various materials for preparation.

4. To prepare the student to concentrate, stay positive and confident.

5. To take even failure at ease and continue the target of clearing competitive exams.

Course Outcome:

1. The student may settle in life with a government job in life.

2. Besides the job the student may develop various skills.

3. The successful student may guide other students to success.

Books for Reference

1. Quantitative Aptitude - R.S.Agarwal

2. General English for competitive Exams - S.P.Bakshi

3. Manorama Year Book - K. M. Mathew and Mammen

Mathew

Name of the subject: EXTENSION ACTIVITIES (4BEA3)

Course Description:

Extension activity provides a link between the College and the Society. In order to create

socially sensitive citizens, the students are made aware of the common extension activities

through NSS, NCC, RRC, YRC and other department specific extension activities during the

teaching of this course.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the community in which they work and are related with.

2. Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.

3. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving

process and Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.

4. Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems.

5. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude and Develop capacity to meet

emergencies and natural disaster.

Course Outcome:

The course outcomes are:

1. The neighboring villages are benefited by various programmes.

2. The students develop their concern for the society.

3. The leadership qualities of the students are developed.

4. The extension activities develop the individual into a complete human being.

5. Extension activities are responsible for developing the student into a useful citizen.

Name of the Course: Shakespeare and English for Competitive

Examinations(442E)

Course Description

To enable the learners become proficient users of English involving all the skills, so that

the students confidentially face competitive examinations and come out successfully.

Objectives

1. To impart specific training necessary for writing competitive examinations.

2. To facilitate effective communication in English.

3. To familiarize the learners with the use of technology for writing the exams

4.To make the students understand and relish the great works of Shakespeare.

Course Outcomes

Abilities Developed:

1. Usage of appropriate vocabulary in appropriate contexts, identifying unnecessary words and

sentence structure, critical analysis, summarizing skills and identifying the tone.

2. Fluency in English, precise and correct use of English language, building confidence in

handling English language.

Text Prescribed:

1. Twelfth Night - Shakespeare

2. English for Competitive Examination- R.P. Bhatnagar.

Name of the subject: POETRY II (4BEN4C1)

Course Description:

Students are exposed to the Poems of great Poets and the various forms of poems

provided that will enhance the creative thinking and vocabulary of the student.

Course Objectives:

1. To show an appreciation for a poem.

2. To express the opinion of the student on a particular poem.

3. To understand the common techniques underlying the forms of poetry.

4. To identify personal experiences that can be used when writing poems.

5. To understand the basic terminology and practical elements of poetry.

Course Outcome:

1. Identify and describe distinct literary characteristics of poetic forms.

2. To analyze the themes, structure and forms of poems.

3. Effectively communicate ideas related to the poetic works.

4. Learn to critically appreciate the poem.

5. Explain the skills of imagination and creativity.

Books for Reference:

1. Palgrave’s Golden Treasury. New Delhi: Oxford &IBH.

2.Twentieth Century verse, Ed. C.T. Thomas, Delhi; Macmillan, 1979.

Name of the subject: DRAMA-II (4BEN4C2)

Course Description:

Students are exposed to the dramas of various eminent writers that are useful to the

student in understanding the various themes like tragedy, comedy in life.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the learners to the emergence of English drama from the Elizabethans to the 20th

century.

2. To make learners understand the features of tragedy, comedy of humors, anti-sentimental

comedy, drama of ideas and absurd play.

3. To enhance literary and linguistic competence of students.

4. To introduce students to major movements related to drama, works and dramatists through

study of selected texts.

5. To make the students understand the importance of educating the information through drama.

Course Outcome:

1. The student may have knowledge of historic, socio-political, and dramatic trends in plays by

the most important playwrights from differing time periods.

2. Identify and describe distinct literary forms in works of dramatic literature.

3. Analyze plays for their structure, meaning and dramatic techniques.

4. Write analytically about dramatic literature.

5. Effectively communicate ideas related to the works during class and group activities.


1. Gardner; Helen: The Art of T.S.Elliot (1949) faber Paper backs,London , 1968.

2. John Galsworthy, The Silver Box. Duckworth 1911.

3. Synge,J.M (1983) The playboy of the western world. Commentary and notes by Non worral,

London.

4. “An Introduction to Look back in Anger”, The British Library.

5.Beckett,s.waiting for Godot, London:Faber and Faber,1988.

Name of the course: Common Wealth Literature.

Course Description:

Students will be exposed to prose, poetry, fiction and novels of renowned writers.

Course objectives:

A) The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with diverse facts of literature in

English selected from various regions of common wealth.

B) To develop, promote and disseminate knowledge about common wealth writers role

in society and economic trends which affect women’ s lives.

C) Examine the similarities and differences among common wealth writers within and

across the cultures and at different historical moments.

D) Course outcome:

Students will trace out the social and literary background of common

wealth. Countries

Will discuss the suppressed society reflected in the common wealth literature.

Will give a detailed account on common wealth writers.

Identify the geography of Common wealth.

Discuss how the Common Wealth organisation has promoted Common Wealth.

References:

Narasimhaiah, C.D. Awakened conscience : Studies in common wealth

literature New Delhi: Sterling, 1978.

Walsh, William, Readings in common wealth Literature. Oxford: Clarendon, 1973.

Narasimhaiah , C. D. Common Wealth Literature: Oxford: Clarendon, 1973.

Emergency and Medical lab Skills [4SBS4B2]

Course Description:

This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory,

airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and

operations.

Course Objectives:

Explainthefirstaidmethods.

Discussthetrafficrulesandemergencystepstobetakenonthespot.

Assessthebasicclinicallabtestslikeblood,urine,salivaandstooltests.

Narratetheawarenessprogrammesontheimportanceoflocallyavailableherb

al plantsandvegetables.

Understandtodoprojectsonlocallyavailablenativetreatmentsforvarious

healthproblems

Course Outcome (COs):

Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to

achieve.

This course is about managing trauma, from minor injury to humanitarian

emergencies, including injuries in women, children and the elderly, with

the principal goal of improving quality of care and patient safety.

Basic emergency resuscitation skills in adults and children.

Students are well prepared to improve their performs life-saving

procedures.

To make the students awareness to blood, eye, organs, herbal plants and

vegetables.

Manavalakalai Yoga [4BMY4]

Course Description:

Manavalaikkalai Yoga for the younger generations to benefit physically,

mentally, socially and spiritually from his teachings and practices.

Course Objectives:

To enable the student to have good health.

To practice mental hygiene.

To possess emotional stability.

To integrate moral values.

To attain higher level of consciousness.


Knowledge of classical and theoretical foundations of the field of Yoga

Therapy

Knowledge of biomedical systems from an integrative and holistic

perspective, as needed for the practice of Yoga Therapy

Ability to apply knowledge learned in this curriculum and in previous yoga

teacher trainings to assess the needs of clients, to design and implement

effective programs, and to assess the effectiveness of these programs

Ability to effectively use yoga as a therapeutic modality through the

integration of diverse approaches to this field

Knowledge and ability to use professional conduct during the practice of

Yoga Therapy

Ability to use relationship-based approaches to catalyze positive change or

transformation with clients

Critical thinking skills and science-based literacy to advance the evolution of

Yoga Therapy as an integrative health practice

Name of the subject: Indian writing in English

Course Description

a)To introduce students to major movements and figures of Indian Literature in English through

the study of selected literary texts.

b) To create literary sensibility and emotional response to the literary texts and implant the sense

of appreciation of literary text.

c) To know the values and develop human concern in students through exposure to literary texts

d) To enhance literary and linguistic competence of students

Course Outcome

Gain an introductory knowledge of the some of the issues explored in influential works of the

Indian -English tradition, and some of the stylistic strategies writers have used to explore those

issues.

Discuss widely about Indian historical past.

References

Dhanam, R.K.- Indian Women Novelists, vol. 6 prestige Books East New

Delhi.Singh, Khushwant- Train to Pakistan, New Delhi: Orient Longman pct. Ltd, 2006.

Natal, M.K . A History of Indian English Literature. New Delhi: Sahithya Academy, 1982.

Reddy,p.Bapaiya. Indian writing in English, New Delhi: prestige, 1990.

Rao, Krishna, The Indo- Anglian Novels and the changing tradition . Myore: Roz and

Raghavan

Name of the subject: Literary Forms

Course Description

Students will be exposed to types of poems, fiction and novels.

Course objectives:

A) To initiate the learners into the study of various literary forms.

B) To enable the learners to understand the literary terms while analysing and

interpreting the works of literature.

Course outcome:

A) Students will discuss different literary forms available in English Literature.

B) Will analyse various forms.

C) Will evaluate the language.

References:

A) A. H. Hudson- An introduction to the study of English Literature.

B) R. H. Rees – English Literature- An introduction for Foreigners-

Macmillan-1973.

C) K.R. Ramachandran Nair- Literary Forms- Emerald publications,

Chennai, 2003.

Translation theory and Practice.

Definition

There are six contemporary theories in translation. They are the Sociolinguistic

Approach, the communicative approach, the hermeneutic approach, the linguistic approach, the

literary approach, the semiotic approach. Translation is the communication of the meaning of a

source language text by means of an target language text.

OBJECTIVES

To provide an overview of translation studies as an academic discipline.

To show ways and means of solving problems of translation.

Raise your awareness of different types of texts.

Encourage you to evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to improve your own

practical translation performance.

OUT COMES

Students are able to communicate ideas and arguments orally and in writing.

Demonstrate self- confidence and self- awareness both in collaborate activities and

independent study.

The differences of style and convention in written forms.

The variety of reference materials and tools available to translation.

Reference :

Susan Bassnet

Canadian Literature

Definition

The course provides an introduction to Canadian literature in English , where the main

emphasis will be on poetry and fiction from the 20th century. students will read a range of

literary texts, academic articles and relevant material.

Objectives

The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English .gain

perspectives

And develop a dialogue on the historical and critical process of developing a

Canadian literature.

Gain some expertise in story telling.

Cultivate ability to create knowledge through social relationship.

Outcomes

The students will become familiar with central aspects of Canadian culture and

society through a study of the country’s literature.

Students will be developed reading strategies for recognizing and

understanding allusion and symbolic knowledge.

Reference:

Laurence, Margaret.The First-Dwellers

Pollock , Sharon . Walson

Sinclair Ross , As For me and My House

Skill Based Subject- I

Heritage and Tourism

Description

This subject provide two well differentiated blocks: 1.General Knowledge relating to

basic conceptual notions of cultural heritage and 2. Historical and Artistic knowledge.

Objectives

Define the notion of tangible culture heritage.

Understand the value of culture heritage in relation to the present.

Indicate the various touristic uses of heritage dealt with in practical case study.

Integrate photography in a logical and justified manner within suitably argued

verbal presentations.

Correct use power point of the ability communicative presentation.

Learning Out Comes:

To give proof that students have learned and understood the basic principles of tourism in

all their dimensions and areas.

Develop the capacity of learning autonomously.

Reference:

Ballart, Jose (1997): El Patrimonio Artistico: Ariel. Barcelona.

Skill based I

Marketing and Sales

DEFINITION:

Marketing is an integral part of any business. This is the second part of the compulsory

course on marketing. This turn helps the organization to understand the consumer needs, create

products and services.

OBJECTIVES:

Demonstrate understanding of market segmentation and targeting.

Demonstrate understanding of consumer bahaviours.

Demonstrate understanding of marketing research in marketing.

Demonstrate understanding of relationship management.

Demonstrate understanding of strategic planning.

Understand the marketing environment.

Strategic issues in marketing for competitiveness.

Learning out comes:

Identify core concepts of marketing and the role of marketing in business and

society.

Ability to develop marketing strategies based on product, price, place, and

promotion objectives.

Ability to analyse marketing problems and provide solution based on a critical

examinations of marketing information.

Ability to apply knowledge and skills.

Understand the basic development of entrepreneurship as a profession.

Understand the marketing strategies for small business.

Monitor the performance of a new firm.

Reference :Primary source:

Marketing Baines , Fill, Sinha and Page, Oxford University Press, NewDelhi,

Asian Edition, 2013.

Secondary Source:

Principles of Marketing, Philip Kotler, Gary Amstrong, New Delhi.

Name of the subject: Indian writing in English

Course Description

A) To introduce students to major movements and figures of Indian Literature in English through

the study of selected literary texts.

b) To create literary sensibility and emotional response to the literary texts and implant the sense

of appreciation of literary text.

c) To know the values and develop human concern in students through exposure to literary texts


Course Outcome

Gain an introductory knowledge of the some of the issues explored in influential works of the

Indian -English tradition, and some of the stylistic strategies writers have used to explore those

issues.


AMERICAN LITERATURE

Description

A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present.

Student will study the works of Prose, Poetry, Drama and Fiction in relation to their historical

and cultural contents

Objectives

Identify keyideas, representative authors and works significant historical or

cultural events and characteristic perspectives expressed in the literature of

different periods

Recognize historical and mythological view points and central themes and how

these viewpoints establish different world views and value systems

Outcomes

Successful students should be able to;

Identify and discuss strength,limitations, and cultural assumptions of various

literary forms practiced in America through the mid – nineteenth century.

Use literary texts to examine the historical , cultural and rhetorical context in

which they were written.

Use literary texts to examine the historical culture

Reference

Baym, Nina et.al. The Norton Anthology of American literature .New York Norton

Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass.

Lauder,Paul, et al. The Heath Anthology of American Literature. Lexington , Mass; Heath.

Name of the Subject :English Language Teaching

Course Code:4BENE2A

Course Description :

Students are taught about the LSRW skills and the various techniques to learn and

improve the skills and how to teach English as a language.

Course Objectives :

To introduce the learners to various issues involved in ELT.

To inform learners about various approaches and methods –their pros and cons.

To make learners aware of procedure and problems in teaching prose , poetry ,

grammar, composition , literature and the four skills.

To introduce the learners to different types of tests ,the attributes of a good test

and enable them to construct testing items.

To make students aware of the principles of curriculam and course design , error ,

analysis and remediation.

Course Outcome:

Discuss different methods and approaches of teaching.

Analyse the problem of teaching second language.

Describe the role of teacher –learner in teaching – learning process.

Give an account on the history of English language.

Write the aspects of ELT.


1) Introduction to English Language Teaching ( CIEFL (OUP Ghosh ,Sastri ,Das)

2) Teaching English as a second language ( Long man ) , Bright ,MC .Gregor

3) Teaching English as a second language –Paul Verghese.

COURSE CODE: 4BENE2B

Comparative literature

The comparative literature program enables students to acquire expertise in two or more

linguistic, literary , and cultural traditions, to examine their connections, and to develop strong

analytical, critical, and writing skills through a cogent yet flexible curriculum tailored to the

students’ individual academic interests. By helping students develop sophisticated linguistic and

culture literacy across national and disciplinary boundaries, comparative literature promotes a

global and dynamic vision of literary and cultural phenomena, fostering appreciation of diversity

across space and time, and a critical inquiry into reality , representation, and values.

Course objectives

1. Evidence of strong skills in two foreign language and literatures, confirmed by ability to

master complex texts belonging to different genres and humanistic disciplines.

2. Knowledge of, and engagement with, the main trends in literary and cultural theories and

methodologies.

3. Advanced research and analytical skills in a comparative perspective, enabling students

not only to perform a comparative examination of a given corpus of works but also to

construct their own objects of study in a comparative framework and to select appropriate

theoretical and methodological tools for their analyses.

4. Ability to produce sophisticated oral and written argumentations on literary and cultural

topics in comparative contexts.

Course outcome

1.Show cultural and linguistic awareness through space and time, understanding the

role of translation in cross- cultural communication, and connecting aesthetic considerations to

wider transnational social and political questions whenever appropriate.

2.Master a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to texts and adopt them

for comparative textual studies able to go beyond simply mechanical applications.

References

Newton stall Knecht Horst frenz - Comparative Literature: Method and perspective

R. Wellek A. Warren – Theory of Literature

W. Friederich and D. Malone- Outline of Comparative Literature

Shipley - Dictionary of World Literature

Name the course women's writing in English

course code : 4BENE3A

course Description

provides a study of literature in English by women writers, examining key issues and

debates. The focus of this course will vary from time. It may feature writing of a particular genre,

period, geographical region, cultural group, or movement, or may focus on major thematic

concerns. further information on the focus will be made available each time the course is offered.

course objectives

a) Recognize the role of gender in shaping the text as a product of a particular culture and

historical moment.

b) Understand the text within the context of a literary tradition or convention.

c) Acknowledge the possibility of multiple interpretations of a text.

d) Recognize the text's relationship to different art forms.

Course outcome

a) Recognize and discuss aspects of women's writing;

b) Demonstrate understanding of critical and theoretical debates surrounding women's writing

at advanced undergraduate level;

c) Demonstrate awareness of cultural and intercultural and intercultural concerns relating to

women's writing;

d) Interpret and analyse literary works by women at advanced undergraduate level;

e)Demonstrate research and essay writing skills appropriate to advanced undergraduate level.

References:

Elaine Showalter .Towards a Feminist Poetics Dilip Barad Mk bhabnagar University

Witatec Janet. Ed Introduction Contemporary Gale Cengage 2003.

Lorraine Hansberry House Chicago Land Marks.

Name of the Course: Written Communication

Course Code:4BENE3B

Course Description

Communication is at the core of who we are as human beings and as citizens of a diverse world.

The ability to write clearly,to speak and listen well, and to express one’s ideas is at the heart of

success ,in any profession.

Course Objectives

a) Educate students to be problems solvers who are especially strong in oral and

written communication .

b) Encourage students analytical and creative skills in order that they will be

prepared to address a wide variety of challenges in their professional lives.

c) Prepare students for lifelong graduate studies, communication professions or

corporate leadership.

Course Outcome

a)Understand the rules of spelling and grammar.

b) Read and analyze text and be able to summarize ideas in writing.

c) Learn proper footnoting and bibliography skills.

d) Understand different writing techniques and styles based on the communication

medium .

Reference:

Chatham University Creative Writing Lindsay House. Woodland Road. Piths burgh

PA.

Part-IV

Basic internet and office automation lab [4SBS6B3]

Course Description:

The course will have a professional computer skill and practical oriented.

Course Objectives:

Office tools course would enable the students in crafting professional word documents,

excel spread sheets, power point presentations using the Microsoft suite of office tools.

To familiarize the students in preparation of documents and presentations with office

automation tools.


By learning the course, the students will be able.

To perform documentation.

To perform accounting operations.

To perform presentation skills

Fruit, vegetable preservation skills [4SBS6B4]

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the practice of food preservation in a time of energy descent.

Topics include canning, dehydrating, fermenting, food preservation history and philosophical

approaches associated with insuring food security.

Course Objectives:

Maintain momentum in current base programs in vegetable and fruit research.

Identify major needs of the vegetable and fruit industry and form interdisciplinary teams.

Promote the visibility of existing research programs and develop new programs.

Develop new technology in vegetable and fruit research programs.

Implement new strategies for funding research projects.

Provide authoritative and credible technical information to consumer and producer

clientele groups.

Enrich graduate education by offering students the opportunity to interact with

interdisciplinary research teams.


Diets rich in fruit and vegetables are associated with better health status. A number of

school-based programs have shown positive effects on children's dietary behaviors; some

have focused broadly on nutrition, physical activity, and heart health whereas others have

focused more specifically on fruit and vegetable consumption.

Despite these successes, consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescents is

generally below recommended levels, supporting a need to identify effective strategies

for promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, among other healthful dietary patterns.

Equipment handling skills for events [4SBS6B5]

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the practice of VCD/DVD handling, videography, PA system,

Audio recording, LCD operations PPT and Photography.

Course Objectives:

This course will focus on

To know about the basic electric tools.

To learn about PA System and Audio recording.

To discuss about VCD/DVD handling and Videography.

To study about LCD operations and power-point presentation.

To practice photography and image editing.


Students will gain an understanding of about the basic electric tools, PA System, Audio

recording,VCD/DVD handling,Videography, LCD operations and power-point

presentation,photography and image editing.

ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE, TIRUPPATTUR

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

B.A ENGLISH PROGRAMME

Programme Outcome

Programme Outcome (POs)

The B.A English programme focuses on imagination, creativity, and expression. It helps

the students to write, research, and teach what they have learned. The English faculties are

dedicated to this mission by their research and creative activities.

Human experiences are represented throughout the literature. Our faculty members

believe that intensive study of such literature will develop humanistic values, compassion and

innovation. The practices and methods our faculty members practice help the students to

understand and solve problems throughout their life.

The entire programme trains the students in the skill of interpretation. This skill helps

them to find new meaning in any text and in their daily life. The mission of our entire

programme is to bring out citizens who can comprehend and evaluate arguments from different

perspectives at the same time express their own ideas with clarity, force and eloquence.

B.A English Literature Programme Specific Outcome(PPOs)

The B.A English Literature programme gives a chance to study and write in English. It

also helps to learn English literature from Anglo-Saxon England to the present day. The

programe not only includes British literature , it also includes works written in English from

other parts of the world. It allows students a considerable degree of choice through Elective

programmes. Studying literature at Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal college involves reading

skills and writing skills to place literary views to their perspectives. With the above skills the

programme will guide the students to analize, judge, and learn more about literary form and

techniques that will help to develop the usage of English language in a better way. The mentor,

mentee ratio of the department is 1: 15, who train their respective wards in a wide range of

literary resources. Students are also given wide range of opportunities every semester to learn

from a wide range of specialist teachers through Allied programmes. The English Faculty

Library allows all the students of literature to access the books. The college library allows the

students to borrow books of their choice. The English Department also uses electronic resources

in teaching . A wide range of e- resources are available for the use of the students. The

department has its own computer room. All undergraduates B.A English Programme students

can use it.

Regulations:

7. ELIGIBILITY:

f. For Admission: A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (Academic /

Vocations Stream) conducted by the Government of Tamilnadu, or an examination

accepted as equivalent thereto (like PUC) by the Syndicate, Alagappa University

subject to such conditions as may be prescribed therefore.

g. Provided that the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with

English/History/Economics as one of the subjects of study shall only be considered

in admission to B.A.,(English) Degree programmes.

h. For the Degree: The candidates shall have subsequently undergone the prescribed

course of study in a college affiliated to this University for a period of not less than

three academic years, passed the examinations prescribed and fulfilled such

conditions as have been prescribed therefore.

8. DURATION:

The course is for a period of three years. Each academic year shall comprise of

two semester viz. Odd and Even semesters. Odd semesters shall be from June / July to

October / November and Even Semesters shall be from November / December to April

/May. There shall be not less than 90 working days which shall comprise 450 teaching

clock hours for each semester. (Exclusive of the days for the conduct of University end-

semester examinations).

9. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction for all B.A English programme is English.

10. COURSES IN PROGRAMME:

The B.A English programme consists of a number courses. The term ‘course’ is applied

to indicate a logical part of the subject matter of the programme and is invariably equivalent to

the subject matter of a ‘paper’ in the conventional sense. The following are the various

categories of courses suggested for the B.A English programme.

a. Part I – Language Courses (LC) (any one of Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic

or special subject designed in lieu of the above).

b. Part II – English Language course (ELC) .

The Language courses and English Language Courses are 4 each / 2 each in

number and the LC and ELC are meant to develop the students’ communicative skill.

c. Part III includes Core Course (CC), Allied Course (AC) and Elective

Course (EC).

i. Core courses are the basic courses compulsorily required for each of the

programme of study. These will be related to the subject of programme in which

the candidate gets his / her degree. The number of Core Courses shall be 15 for

B.A. English Literature.

j. Allied Courses cover preferably two disciplines that are generally related to the

main subject of the programme. Each discipline shall provide 4 Allied Courses.

The students of each Department may select two Allied courses each from two

disciplines for .B.A English programme. Each discipline shall provide three set of

Elective Courses (each set contain 2 Elective courses). Out of which, a student is

required to choose three Elective courses from the options given in the respective

Discipline. Six Elective Courses are given to the students. A student shall choose

three Elective Courses from the list of Elective Courses offered at their respective

disciplines.

11. Selection of students to the EC:

The Department Committee shall follow a selection procedure on a first come first served

basis, fixing the maximum number of students, giving counselling to the students etc. to avoid

overcrowding to particular course (s) at the expense of some other courses. The Colleges shall

provide all information relating to the ECs in each programme to all the students so as to enable

them to choose their ECs.

12. Part IV: It consists of four categories:

ii) a) Those who have not studies Tamil upto XII standard and taken a Non-tamil

language under Part I shall take Tamil comprising of two courses (level will be at

6th Standard).

b) Those who have studies Tamil upto XII standard and taken a non- tamil

language under Part I shall take advanced Tamil comprising of two core subjects.

c) Non-major Elective: Others who do not come under the above two categories

(a & b) can choose non-major elective comprising of two compulsory courses,

viz. Communicative English in First Semester and Effective Employability

Skills in Third Semester.

2) Skill-based Subjects: In view of enhancing the employable skills of the students,

two group of skill oriented courses (five courses in each group) are given for

students’ option. The student should take any one course out of first two courses

offered in the list of Group I in Third Semester and two courses out of the

remaining Three courses in Group I in Fifth Semester. Also they should take any

one course out of first two courses offered in the list of Group II in Fourth

Semester and two courses out of the remaining three courses in Group II in Sixth

Semester.

3) UGC sponsored Environmental studies course in Second Semester

4) Value Education in Fourth Semester

5) Extension and Extra Curricular Activities: These should be carried out

outside the class hours.

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI

NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f.2017-18)

B.A. ENGLISH – PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Sem. Part Course

Code Title of the Paper

Cr. Hrs./

Week

Max. Marks

Int. Ext. Total

I

I 711T Tamil /Other Languages -I 3 6 25 75 100

II 712E English – I 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BEN1C1 Core–I- Social History of

England

4 6 25 75 100

7BEN1C2 Core – II – Poetry-I 4 6 25 75 100

Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME1A/

7NME1B/

7NME1C

(1)Non Major Elective – I

(C) Communicative English 2 1 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

II


II 722E English – II 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BEN2C1 Core – III – History of

English Literature 4 6 25 75 100

7BEN2C2 Core – IV – Poetry -II 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100

IV 7BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100

Total 21 30 -- -- 600

III


II 732E English - III 3 6 25 75 100

III 7BEN3C1 Core – V – Prose 4 5 25 75 100

IV

I 741T Tamil /Other Languages -IV 3 6 25 75 100

II 742E English - IV 3 6 25 75 100

III

7BEN4C1 Core – VII - Drama - II 4 5 25 75 100

7BEN4C2 Core – VIII - Literary Forms 4 4 25 75 100

Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS4B1/

7SBS4B2/

7SBS4B3

(3) Skill Based Subjects - II

2 2 25 75 100

7BVE4 /

7BMY4 /

7BWS4

(4) Value Education /

Manavalakalai Yoga /

Women’s Studies

2 2 25 75 100

Total 23 30 -- -- 700

V

III

7BEN5C1 Core –IX – Indian Writing in

English 4 5 25 75 100

7BEN5C2 Core – X – Women’s Writing

in English 4 5 25 75 100

7BEN5C3 Core – XI – Commonwealth


7BENE1A/

7BENE1B

Elective – I- A) Translation

Studies, Theory and Practice

(or) B) English for

Competitive Examination.

5 5 25 75 100

7BENE2A /

7BENE2B

Elective- II – A) English

Language Teaching (or)

B) Journalism and Mass

Communication

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS5A4 /

7SBS5A5 /

7SBS5A6/

7SBS5A7

Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100

7BEN3C2 Core – VI – Drama – I 4 5 25 75 100

Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100

IV

7NME3A/

7NME3B/

7NME3C

(1)Non Major Elective- II

(A) ,yf;fpaKk; nkhopg;

gad;ghLk;/(B) goe;jkpo;

,yf;fpaq;fSk; ,yf;fpa tuyhWk; / (C) Effective

Employability Skills

2 1 25 75 100

7SBS3A1/

7SBS3A2/

7SBS3A3 Skill Based Subjects – I

2 2 25 75 100

V 7BEA3 Extension Activities 1 - 100 -- 100

Total 24 30 -- -- 800

Total 26 30 -- -- 700

VI

III

7BEN6C1 Core – XII – Shakespeare 4 6 25 75 100

7BEN6C2 Core–XIII–American


7BEN6C3 Core–XIV–Literary Criticism 4 5 25 75 100

7BEN6C4 Core- XV – Phonetics and

Spoken English 4 5 25 75 100

7BENE3A /

7BENE3B

Elective – III- A) Remedial

English Grammar (or)

B) Written Communication

5 5 25 75 100

IV

7SBS6B4 /

7SBS6B5 /

7SBS6B6/

7SBS6B7

Skill Based Subjects - II 2 2 25 75 100

Skill Based Subjects - II 2 2 25 75 100

Total 25 30 -- -- 700

Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100

Semester –I

Part-I

Tamil -I

Part I – Language Courses (LC) (any one of Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic ).

Part-II

English – I

Part II – There are 4 Part II English courses. Students have to study them for 2 years. Every year they will be undertaking 2 English courses. They are meant to develop the students’ communicative skill at the UG level.

Name of the Subject(712E): English for Enrichment-

Course Description



Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

a. Gate Way to English – An Anthology of Prose and Poetry Ed. By the Board of Editors,

Harrows Publications, Chennai.

b. Modern English – A Book of Grammar Usage and Composition by N.Krishnaswamy,

Macmillan Publishers.









writing.


c. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.

d. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are :

4. Critical thinking, to analyse, evaluate, and synthesis the information he has gathered

in from the lecture.

5. Communication, to effectively interpret and express his ideas through written and

spoken.



Part – III

Core – I

Social History of England

Name of the Subject : Core–I- Social History of England

Course Code: 7BEN1C1

Course Description

Students will be exposed to the study of the human past in one of Europe’s oldest and

most influential national territories. The course covers England History from Pre-history period,

Neanderthals 230,000 years ago, to World War II. The study of this course will enhance the skill

of reading English History and literature.

Course Objectives

Students completing the course will know

a. Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age of England.

b. Will know about the first inhabitants Celts, and Britons.

c. They will also be exposed to Old English and Middle English period, Norman Invasion,

Renaissance, Reformation in England, The Industrial revolution, The Agrarian

Revolution, The French Revolution and the Two World wars.


Texts Prescribed


a. English Social History by G.M.Trevelyan, Orient Longman, 1980.

b. Introduction to the Social History of England by Dr.A.Shanmugakani, Manimekala

Publishing House, Madurai.

c. An Introduction to the Social History of England by A.G.Xavier, S.Viswanathan,

(Printers and Publishers) Pvt. Ltd. 2009.

1. .The above books are prescribed texts for this course.

2. The core outcomes of the above prescribed texts are :

3. Introducing History course to literature students prepares them to understand and

navigate a far greater kaleidoscope of cultures and countries. The other outcomes

are;

4. It helps to see other society in a comparative context with one’s own society.

5. It also helps to understand global forces which are connected for local, national

and international developments.

Name of the Subject (7BEN1C2) : Poetry I

Course Description

Students are exposed to poetry works of great writers and they would learn the skill of

writing poems.

Course Objectives

e) Analyse Poetry

f) Know new words

g) Make the students understand any poem

h) Make them think elaborately

Course Outcome

4. Students will learn to analyse poetry and write criticism about it

5. Students will understand all poems

Students will be able to discuss poems and understand the meaning properly

Communicative English 7NME1A

Course Description

The course aims to help students to develop a high level of communicative competence in

professional English. It will inculcate in them a deep understanding of the role and importance of

language and communication in business and other professional settings, and enable them to

effectively apply their oral and written professional communication skills in their future

employment.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to use English communication skills effectively in

professional contexts such as business meetings and interviews, and write

appropriate business texts.

They will also identify problems and undertake to solve them, either individually

or in groups.


On completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Function effectively in English in professional contexts.

2. Read and write appropriate and effective texts of different genres in English,

particularly those used in business.

3. Develop their insight in perceiving problems and problem-solving skills.

4. Cultivate team spirit.

5. Express critical views on a variety of subjects confidently and effectively in English.

6. Learn how to learn.

Name of the subject (732E): English for Enrichment – III

Course Description

Students will be exposed to Drama, Fiction and great works of Shakespeare, provided


Course Objectives

The core objectives are :

1. To develop critical thinking among the students.

2. To analyze and synthesis the informations he has observed in the class.

3. To express his ideas clearly and effectively through spoken and written.

4. To Understand Shakespeare plays through various contexts such as

social, political, historical, artistic conventions and innovations.

5. Writing about drama.

6. Speaking and listening reflectively.

7. To train and motivate them to develop their LSRW.

Course Outcomes:


1. Speak and write in English for Global competency.

2. Will be able to analyze literary works.(Drama and Fiction)

3. They will also be exposed to basic literary genres of drama , Fiction and great

works of Shakespeare.

4. Grammar, reading and writing exercises will make the student to read any text

and understand it and make them to think beyond the text.

5. Composition give space for more writing skills. They will help the student to

write essay and reports. Thereby they will be able to differentiate objective and

subjective writing.

Name of the subject: POETRY II 7BEN2C2

Course Description:

Students are exposed to the Poems of great Poets and the various forms of poems

provided that will enhance the creative thinking and vocabulary of the student.

Course Objectives:

1. To show an appreciation for a poem.

2. To express the opinion of the student on a particular poem.

3. To understand the common techniques underlying the forms of poetry.

4. To identify personal experiences that can be used when writing poems.

5. To understand the basic terminology and practical elements of poetry.

Course Outcome:

1. Identify and describe distinct literary characteristics of poetic forms.

2. To analyze the themes, structure and forms of poems.

3. Effectively communicate ideas related to the poetic works.

4. Learn to critically appreciate the poem.

5. Explain the skills of imagination and creativity.


1. Palgrave’s Golden Treasury. New Delhi: Oxford &IBH.

2.Twentieth Century verse, Ed. C.T. Thomas, Delhi; Macmillan, 1979.

Name of the Subject (4BES2) : Environmental Studies

Course Description

Students are taught about Ecosystem, Bio-diversity and its conservation

Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

4. Agarwal, K.C.2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Pub. Ltd.,

5. Burner R.C.1989, Hazardous Waste Inclineration Mc Graw Hill Inc.480p

6. Sharma B.K.2001, Environmental Chemistry Goel Publ, House, Meerut

After Completing the course, Students will come to know about

5) Concept of an Ecosystem

6) Structure and Function of an Ecosystem

7) Energy Flow in the Ecosystem

8) Food Chains, Food webs and Ecological Pyramids

Course Outcome

4. Students will understand different types of pollution and how to rectify it.

5. Students will try to protect our Ecosystem

6. Students will plant trees to save our nature

Name of the Subject (7BEN3C1) : Prose

Course Description

Students will be exposed to prose works of great writers and they would learn the skill of

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Course Objectives

After completing the course, Students will be able to


2) They are exposed to basic grammar

3) They would know new vocabularies

Course Outcome

1) It will make the students understand any prose

2) It will make them think beyond the text

Name of the Subject (7BEN3C2) : Drama I

Course Description

Students will be exposed to Dramas of great writers and they would learn the skill of

listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Course Objectives

After the completing the course, Students will be able to


2) They are exposed to new vocabularies

3) They are introduced new sentences

4) It will make the students understand any sentences

5) It will make them think in English

Course outcome

1) Students will understand new vocabularies

2) Students will write and think clearly

Students will relate dramatic character with real life character

Name of the Subject (7NME3C) : Effective Employability Skills

Course Description

Students are taught to face interview. Students are exposed to discuss various body

language features and personality.

Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

a) E.H.McGrath, S.J., “Basic Managerial Skills for All”, Prentice-Hall of India Private

Limited, New Delhi - 110 001.

b) D.K.Sarma, “You & Your Career”, Wheeler Publishing, 755, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600

002.

c) S.P.Sachdeva, “Interview in a nutshell” Sudha Publications, Prabhat Kiran, Rajendra

Place, New Delhi - 110 008.

Students are taught to

1) Face Interview

2) Face group discussion

3) Work in a team

4) Motivate Others

5) Communicate Fluently

Course Outcome

1) Students will boldly face interview

2) Students will speak in group discussion

3) Students can communicate fluently

Name of the subject: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS SKILLS (7SBS3A1 )

Course Description:

Students are exposed to the various recruitments in banks and other types of competitive

exams conducted by both state and central government; acquire various skills and how to settle

in life with a government job.

Course Objectives:

1. To make the students aware of all the types of competitive exams.

2. To make the student apply, prepare and clear the competitive exams.

3. To collect the various materials for preparation.

4. To prepare the student to concentrate, stay positive and confident.

5. To take even failure at ease and continue the target of clearing competitive exams.

Course Outcome:

1. The student may settle in life with a government job in life.

2. Besides the job the student may develop various skills.

3. The successful student may guide other students to success.

Books for Reference

1. Quantitative Aptitude - R.S.Agarwal

2. General English for competitive Exams - S.P.Bakshi

3. Manorama Year Book - K. M. Mathew and Mammen Mathew

Name of the subject: EXTENSION ACTIVITIES (7BEA3)

Course Description:

Extension activity provides a link between the College and the Society. In order to create

socially sensitive citizens, the students are made aware of the common extension activities

through NSS, NCC, RRC, YRC and other department specific extension activities during the

teaching of this course.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the community in which they work and are related with.

2. Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities

3. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving

process and Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility

4. Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems.

5. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude and Develop capacity to meet

emergencies and natural disaster.

Course Outcome:


1. The neighboring villages are benefited by various programmes.

2. The students develop their concern for the society.

3. The leadership qualities of the students are developed.

4. The extension activities develop the individual into a complete human being.

5. Extension activities are responsible for developing the student into a useful citizen.

Name of the subject (742E): English for Enrichment – IV

Course Description

Students will be exposed to Drama, Fiction and great works of Shakespeare, provided


Course Objectives

The core objectives are :

1. To develop critical thinking among the students.

2. To analyze and synthesis the informations he has observed in the class.

3. To express his ideas clearly and effectively through spoken and written.

4. To Understand Shakespeare plays through various contexts such as

social, political, historical, artistic conventions and innovations.

5. Writing about drama.

6. Speaking and listening reflectively.

7. To train and motivate them to develop their LSRW.

Course Outcomes:


1. Speak and write in English for Global competency.

2. Will be able to analyze literary works.(Drama and Fiction)

3. They will also be exposed to basic literary genres of drama , Fiction and great

works of Shakespeare.

4. Grammar, reading and writing exercises will make the student to read any text

and understand it and make them to think beyond the text.

5. Composition give space for more writing skills. They will help the student to

write essay and reports. Thereby they will be able to differentiate objective and

subjective writing.

Reference:

1. Pygmalion- G.B.Shaw

2. Swami and Friends- R.K. Narayan

3. Tales from Shakespeare Ed. By the Board of Editors, Harrows Publications, Chennai.

4. Modern English- A Book of Grammar Usages and Copsition by N. Krishnaswamy,

Macmillan Publishers.

Name of the subject: DRAMA-II (7BEN4C1)

Course Description:

Students are exposed to the dramas of various eminent writers that are useful to the student in

understanding the various themes like tragedy, comedy in life.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the learners to the emergence of English drama from the Elizabethans to the 20th

century.

2. To make learners understand the features of tragedy, comedy of humors, anti-sentimental

comedy, drama of ideas and absurd play.

3. To enhance literary and linguistic competence of students.

4. To introduce students to major movements related to drama, works and dramatists through

study of selected texts.

5. To make the students understand the importance of educating the information through drama.

Course Outcome:

1. The student may have knowledge of historic, socio-political, and dramatic trends in plays by

the most important playwrights from differing time periods.

2. Identify and describe distinct literary forms in works of dramatic literature.

3. Analyze plays for their structure, meaning and dramatic techniques.

4. Write analytically about dramatic literature.

5. Effectively communicate ideas related to the works during class and group activities.


1. Nicoll,Allardyce,Theory of Drama New York,1931.

2. Gardner; Helen: The Art of T.S.Elliot (1949) faber Paper backs,London , 1968.

3. Beckett,s.waiting for Godot, London:Faber and Faber,1988.

Name of the subject: LITERARY FORMS (7BEN4C2)

Course Description:

The students will be learning about different literary generes, definition , types and

characteristics with example.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce learners to the generic variety of English Literature.

2. To enable the learners to perceive the evolution of genres and their refinement introduce the

students to world classics.

3. To refine the evolution of literature.

4. To initiate the learners into the study of various literary forms.

5. To enable learners to understand the literary terms while analyzing and interpreting the works

of literature.

Course Outcome:


1. Able to define the term ‘genre’.

2. Able to explain and discuss the different types of literary genres.

3. Able to analyze and interpret the works of literature.

4. Able to explore how writers use the creative resources of language in fiction , poetry ,

nonfiction prose and drama.


1. M.H. Abrahams - Glossary of Literary Terms

2. Prasad - A Background to the study of English Literature

3. W.H. Hudson - Introduction to the study of English Literature

4. R.J. Rees - An Introduction to English Literature for Foreign Students.

Name of the subject: Indian writing in English (4BEN6C1)

Course Description

A) To introduce students to major movements and figures of Indian

Literature in English through the study of selected literary texts.

b) To create literary sensibility and emotional response to the literary texts

and implant the sense of appreciation of literary text.

c) To know the values and develop human concern in students through

exposure to literary texts


Course Outcome

Gain an introductory knowledge of the some of the issues explored in

influential works of the Indian -English tradition, and some of the stylistic

strategies writers have used to explore those issues.


References

Dhawan, R.K. - Indian Women Novelists, vol. 6 prestige Books East New

Delhi.

Singh, Khushwant- Train to Pakistan, New Delhi: Orient Longman pct. Ltd, 2006.

Natal, M.K. A History of Indian English Literature. New Delhi: Sahithya

Academy, 1982.

Reddy, P.Bapaiya. Indian writing in English, New Delhi: prestige, 1990.

Rao, Krishna, The Indo- Anglican Novels and the changing tradition. Myore: Roz

and Raghavan.

Name of the course (4BENE3A): Women’s Writing in English

Course Description

Students will be exposed to prose, poetry and novels of the great women

writers.

Course objectives

Know some of the developments, themes, and narrative strategies of

English- Language feminist fiction

Know the central points of a selection of feminist theory, and can use it as a

context for reading literary texts.

This course examines a selection of women’s writing in any genres, chosen

to highlight an organizing theoretical, historical, national or thematic focus.

Readings will include theory, criticism and will introduce students to a range of

feminist perspectives on literature.

Course Outcome

Developed an excellent and appreciation of the historical

development of women’s writing, primarily in English.

Developed an outstanding of the range of feminist perspectives on

and critical approaches to gender issues and women’s writing.

References

Allen Judith (1994) V. Woolf Essayistic Practice as cultural critique.

Aston. M. (1998):- Trends in the twentieth century literary criticism, New Delhi-

Prestige books.

Showalter, Elaine. “Towards a Feministic Poetics” contemporary criticism, Ed.

VS.Seturaman, Macmillan, Chennai 2007.

Cheney, Anne. Lorraine Hansberry. “Measure him right: A Raisin in the Sun.

“Virginia Polytechnic Institute and state University, 1984.

Sarabjit Sandhu, “The Dark Holds No Terrors” Image of woman is the novels of

Shashi Deshpande (New Delhi; prestige, 1991), 20.

Baer, Elizabeth R. “Pilgrimage Inward”: quest and fairy tale motifs in “Surfacing”

vanspanckeren and caster.

Bjerring, Nancy. “The problem of language in Margaret Atwood’s “Surfacing”

queen quarterly. (1976)

Campbell, Josie P. “The woman as Hero in Margaret Atwood’s “Surfacing”.

Christ, Carol P. “Margaret Atwood: Surfacing of women’s spiritual quest and

Vision”. Signe 2 (winter1978):316-30

“Surfacing” Margaret Atwood’s journey to the interior”. Modern fiction studies

(1976)(387-99)

Name of the course: Common Wealth Literature.

Course Description:

Students will be exposed to prose, poetry, fiction and novels of renowned writers.

Course objectives:

E) The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with diverse facts of literature in

English selected from various regions of common wealth.

F) To develop, promote and disseminate knowledge about common wealth writers role

in society and economic trends which affect women’ s lives.

G) Examine the similarities and differences among common wealth writers within and

across the cultures and at different historical moments.

H) Course outcome:

Students will trace out the social and literary background of common

wealth. Countries

Will discuss the suppressed society reflected in the common wealth literature.

Will give a detailed account on common wealth writers.

Identify the geography of Common wealth.

Discuss how the Common Wealth organisation has promoted Common Wealth.

References:

Narasimhaiah, C.D. Awakened conscience : Studies in common wealth

literature New Delhi: Sterling, 1978.

Walsh, William, Readings in common wealth Literature. Oxford: Clarendon, 1973.

Narasimhaiah , C. D. Common Wealth Literature: Oxford: Clarendon, 1973.

Name of the course: (4BBAA4) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

Course Description: The students will be exposed to discuss current human

resource practices and will participate in exercise designed to enhance critical

skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

TO teach the basic principles of strategic human resource

Management- how an organisation acquires, rewards, motivates uses and generally

manages its people effectively.

Provides a basic legal and conceptual frame work for managers

the course will introduce the manager to practices and techniques for evaluating

performance, structuring teams, coaching and mentoring people, and performing

the wide range of other people related to duties of a manager in today’s

increasingly complex work place.

Course Outcome:

This course will improve students‘s ability to think about how HRM should be

used as a tool to execute strategies.

.Students will also look at numerous problems of HARM and their

causes and what action plan should be implemented in order to solve these

problems. Define the process of job analysis and discuss its importance as a

foundation for human resource Management.

Identify and explain the issues involved in establishing compensation

system.

References:

Abbasi, S., &Hollman, K. (2000), “Turnover: The REAL bottom –line”, Public

Personnel Management, 29(3), 333-342.

Adan, Z., Abdullah , H.S. & Ahmad , J.(2011) “Direct Influence of

Human Resource Management Practices on Financial Performance in Malaysian

R&D Companies “,World Review of Business Research , 1 (3),.

Agarwala, Tanuja , (2000), “ Innovative human resource practices and

organisational commitment: an empirical investigation “, The International journal

of Human Resource Management , 14:2 , 175-197.

Altinay, L. Alitinay, E., & Gannon, J, (2008) , “Exploring the relationship between

the human resource management practices and growth in small service firms”, The

Service Industries journal, 28(7), 919-937

Emergency and Medical lab Skills [4SBS4B2]

Course Description:

This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory,

airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and

operations.

Course Objectives:

Explainthefirstaidmethods.

Discussthetrafficrulesandemergencystepstobetakenonthespot.

Assessthebasicclinicallabtestslikeblood,urine,salivaandstooltests.

Narratetheawarenessprogrammesontheimportanceoflocallyavailableherb

al plantsandvegetables.

Understandtodoprojectsonlocallyavailablenativetreatmentsforvarious

healthproblems


Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to

achieve.

This course is about managing trauma, from minor injury to humanitarian

emergencies, including injuries in women, children and the elderly, with

the principal goal of improving quality of care and patient safety.

Basic emergency resuscitation skills in adults and children.

Students are well prepared to improve their performs life-saving

procedures.

To make the students awareness to blood, eye, organs, herbal plants and

vegetables.

Manavalakalai Yoga [4BMY4]

Course Description:

Manavalakkalai Yoga for the younger generations to benefit physically,

mentally, socially and spiritually from his teachings and practices.

Course Objectives:

To enable the student to have good health.

To practice mental hygiene.

To possess emotional stability.

To integrate moral values.

To attain higher level of consciousness.


Knowledge of classical and theoretical foundations of the field of Yoga

Therapy

Knowledge of biomedical systems from an integrative and holistic

perspective, as needed for the practice of Yoga Therapy

Ability to apply knowledge learned in this curriculum and in previous yoga

teacher trainings to assess the needs of clients, to design and implement

effective programs, and to assess the effectiveness of these programs

Ability to effectively use yoga as a therapeutic modality through the

integration of diverse approaches to this field

Knowledge and ability to use professional conduct during the practice of

Yoga Therapy

Ability to use relationship-based approaches to catalyze positive change or

transformation with clients

Critical thinking skills and science-based literacy to advance the evolution of

Yoga Therapy as an integrative health practice

Translation theory and Practice.

Definition

There are six contemporary theories in translation. They are the Sociolinguistic

Approach, the communicative approach, the hermeneutic approach, the linguistic approach, the

literary approach, the semiotic approach. Translation is the communication of the meaning of a

source language text by means of an target language text.

OBJECTIVES

To provide an overview of translation studies as an academic discipline.

To show ways and means of solving problems of translation.

Raise your awareness of different types of texts.

Encourage you to evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to improve your own

practical translation performance.

OUT COMES

Students are able to communicate ideas and arguments orally and in writing.

Demonstrate self- confidence and self- awareness both in collaborate activities and

independent study.

The differences of style and convention in written forms.

The variety of reference materials and tools available to translation.

Reference :

Susan Bassnet

Name of the Subject :English Language Teaching

Course Code:7BENE2A

Course Description :

Students are taught about the LSRW skills and the various techniques to learn and

improve the skills and how to teach English as a language.

Course Objectives :

To introduce the learners to various issues involved in ELT.

To inform learners about various approaches and methods –their pros and cons.

To make learners aware of procedure and problems in teaching prose , poetry ,

grammar, composition , literature and the four skills.

To introduce the learners to different types of tests ,the attributes of a good test

and enable them to construct testing items.

To make students aware of the principles of curriculam and course design , error ,

analysis and remediation.

Course Outcome:

Discuss different methods and approaches of teaching.

Analyse the problem of teaching second language.

Describe the role of teacher –learner in teaching – learning process.

Give an account on the history of English language.

Write the aspects of ELT.


4) Introduction to English Language Teaching ( CIEFL (OUP Ghosh ,Sastri ,Das)

5) Teaching English as a second language ( Long man ) , Bright ,MC .Gregor

6) Teaching English as a second language –Paul Verghese.

SHAKESPEARE 7BEN6C1

DESCRIPTION :

Explores the development of Shakespeare is art and contribution to literature , culture and

the English language ,with a focus on the earlier histories , tragidies, comedies and non-dramatic

poetry.introduces the study of Shakespeare dramatic techniques character development ,

historicak and cultural setting , and language.

OBJECTIVES:

Understanding Shakespeare plays through various contexts such as social ,

political , historical,artistic conventions and innovations.

Writing about drama.

Speaking and listening reflectively.

Small – group collaboration

OUTCOMES:

Discuss the development of Shakespeare ‘s art and contribution to literature and

culture.

Identity and discuss qualities of shakespeare’s earlier texts and the issues of

interpretation and language confronted by readers , actors , and viewers when

approaching his writing.

REFERENCE:

Shakespeare , William.Hamler oxford World classics.2008

Adaptation of Shakespeare : A Critical Anthology of plays from the seventeenth century

to the present, ed.Daniel Fishlin and Mark Fortier.

AMERICAN LITERATURE 7BEN6C2

Description

A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to

the present. Student will study the works of Prose, Poetry, Drama and Fiction in

relation to their historical and cultural contents

Objectives

Identify keyideas, representative authors and works significant

historical or cultural events and characteristic perspectives expressed in

the literature of different periods

Recognize historical and mythological view points and central themes

and how these viewpoints establish different world views and value

systems

Outcomes

Successful students should be able to;

Identify and discuss strength,limitations, and cultural assumptions of

various literary forms practiced in America through the mid –

nineteenth century.

Use literary texts to examine the historical , cultural and rhetorical

context in which they were written.

Use literary texts to examine the historical culture

Reference

Baym, Nina et.al. The Norton Anthology of American literature .New York Norton

Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass.

Lauder,Paul, et al. The Heath Anthology of American Literature. Lexington ,

Mass; Heath.

Name of the Subject (7BEN6C4) : Remedial Grammar

Course Description

Students are taught to identify the grammatical structures. Students will be able to do

Speak and Write grammatically correct structure

Course Objectives

Texts Prescribed

A Remedial English Grammar for Foreign Students - F.T.Wood -

MacMillan India Ltd.,

5) Speak Fluently

6) Write Without Grammar Mistakes

7) Write a letter

8) Convey what they think

Course outcome

4) Students can speak fluently

5) Students can think clearly in English

6) Students can convey their thoughts in English

Name of the Course: Written Communication

Course Code:4BENE3B

Course Description

Communication is at the core of who we are as human beings and as citizens of a diverse world.

The ability to write clearly,to speak and listen well, and to express one’s ideas is at the heart of

success ,in any profession.

Course Objectives

e) Educate students to be problems solvers who are especially strong in oral and

written communication .

f) Encourage students analytical and creative skills in order that they will be

prepared to address a wide variety of challenges in their professional lives.

g) Prepare students for lifelong graduate studies, communication professions or

corporate leadership.

Course Outcome

a)Understand the rules of spelling and grammar.

b) Read and analyze text and be able to summarize ideas in writing.

c) Learn proper footnoting and bibliography skills.

h) Understand different writing techniques and styles based on the communication

medium .

Reference:

Chatham University Creative Writing Lindsay House. Woodland Road. Piths burgh

PA.

Basic internet and office automation lab [4SBS6B3]

Course Description:

The course will have a professional computer skill and practical oriented.

Course Objectives:

Office tools course would enable the students in crafting professional word documents,

excel spread sheets, power point presentations using the Microsoft suite of office tools.

To familiarize the students in preparation of documents and presentations with office

automation tools.


By learning the course, the students will be able.

To perform documentation.

To perform accounting operations.

To perform presentation skill

B.A.2017-2020

Fruit, vegetable preservation skills [4SBS6B4]

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the practice of food preservation in a time of energy descent.

Topics include canning, dehydrating, fermenting, food preservation history and philosophical

approaches associated with insuring food security.

Course Objectives:

Maintain momentum in current base programs in vegetable and fruit research.

Identify major needs of the vegetable and fruit industry and form interdisciplinary teams.

Promote the visibility of existing research programs and develop new programs.

Develop new technology in vegetable and fruit research programs.

Implement new strategies for funding research projects.

Provide authoritative and credible technical information to consumer and producer

clientele groups.

Enrich graduate education by offering students the opportunity to interact with

interdisciplinary research teams.


Diets rich in fruit and vegetables are associated with better health status. A number of

school-based programs have shown positive effects on children's dietary behaviors; some

have focused broadly on nutrition, physical activity, and heart health whereas others have

focused more specifically on fruit and vegetable consumption.

Despite these successes, consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescents is

generally below recommended levels, supporting a need to identify effective strategies

for promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, among other healthful dietary patterns.

Equipment handling skills for events [4SBS6B5]

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the practice of VCD/DVD handling, videography, PA system,

Audio recording, LCD operations PPT and Photography.

Course Objectives:

This course will focus on

To know about the basic electric tools.

To learn about PA System and Audio recording.

To discuss about VCD/DVD handling and Videography.

To study about LCD operations and power-point presentation.

To practice photography and image editing.


Students will gain an understanding of about the basic electric tools, PA System, Audio

recording,VCD/DVD handling,Videography, LCD operations and power-point

presentation,photography and image editing.

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