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Distance MA ENGLISH

Master of Arts in English

The MA English program is tailored for learners who aim to critically engage with literary works from a variety of contexts, including social, political, economic, historical, and national perspectives. This program recognizes students as subjects aware of their own socio-historical specificities, thereby enhancing their critical thinking skills. Through rigorous theoretical grounding, students will master the art of reading and analyzing texts. They will develop the capability to interpret and explore relationships from diverse viewpoints, enriching their understanding and appreciation of different perspectives.

Program Objective

Facilitate understanding related to various streams of literary trends and linguistics.
Development of better expressive skills leading to self-development as literary personnel
Capacity to discern the literary trends across continents so as to inculcate pertinent “global” mental makeup
Exploring better prospects for higher education in the chosen literature by contributing to it as a teacher, researcher, or writer.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree of a minimum duration of 3 years from a recognized University in any stream with at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

Duration

2 Years

Recognised & accredited

UGC2
UGC
NACC
AIU

Core Values

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Care for
Humanity
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Quality & Affordable
(1) Education (2) Medical &
Community Healthcare
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Honesty
Fairness and Trust
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Academic
Integrity
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Service
Excellence

Engage, Connect and Experience the vibrant
Life at JNU

150+

Acres Green Campus

300+

State-of-the-Art Labs

250+

Smart Classrooms

30+

Signature Annual Events

25+

Student Clubs

80K+

Student Community

18

Programs to choose from

70+

National & International Academic Collaborations

Program Structure

Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV

Semester I

Course Code Paper Title Course Category Credits
DMAECO101T24 Poetry I From Chaucer to 17th Century Core 4
DMAECO102T24 Drama I Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama Core 4
DMAECO103T24 Fiction I Origins and Developments up to 18th Century Core 4
DMAECO104T24 American Literature Core 4
DMAECO105T24 Modern English Usage and Grammar Core 4
DMAEDS106T24 Indian Writings in Translation I DSE 2
DMAEDS107T24 Classics in Translation I DSE 2
DMAEDS108T24 Afro-American Literature I DSE 2
DMAEAE109T24 English Language Lab & Communication AECC 2
DMAEGE101T24 Fundamentals of Biology GE 2
DMAEGE102T24 Consumer Protection Law GE 2
DMAEGE103T24 Personality Development GE 2
DMAEGE104T24 Landscaping GE 2
DMAEGE105T24 Yoga, Health and Personality GE 2
DMAEGE106T24 Yoga Therapy for Weight Management GE 2
DMAEGE107T24 Introduction to Radiation Safety GE 2

Semester II

Course Code Paper Title Course Category Credits
DMAECO201T24 Research Methodology Core 4
DMAECO202T24 Poetry II Eighteenth to Nineteenth Century Core 4
DMAECO203T24 Drama II Restoration to Twentieth Century Core 4
DMAECO204T24 Fiction II Nineteenth to Twentieth Century Core 4
DMAECO205T24 Phonetics and Spoken English Core 4
DMAEDS206T24 Indian Writing in Translation II DSE 2
DMAEDS207T24 Classics in Translation II DSE 2
DMAEDS208T24 Afro-American Literature II DSE 2
DMAEAE209T24 Environmental Science AECC 2
DMAEGE201T24 Basics of Plant Tissue Culture GE 2
DMAEGE202T24 Law Relating to Motor Vehicles and Accidents GE 2
DMAEGE203T24 Effective Communication GE 2
DMAEGE204T24 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering GE 2
DMAEGE205T24 Guidance & Counseling GE 2
DMAEGE206T24 Stress Management GE 2
DMAEGE207T24 Patient Care and Patient Safety GE 2

Semester III

Course Code Paper Title Course Category Credits
DMAECO301T24 Shakespeare Studies Core 4
DMAECO302T24 Critical Theories-I Core 4
DMAECO303T24 Modern British Literature Core 4
DMAECO304T24 World Literatures Core 4
DMAECO305T24 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Core 4
DMAEDS301T24 Indian Literature in Translation DSE 2
DMAEDS302T24 African-American Literature DSE 2
DMAEDS303T24 Literature & Gender Studies DSE 2
DMAESE301T24 Research Writing SEC 2
DMAEGE301T24 Introduction to Bioinformatics GE 2
DMAEGE302T24 Fundamental Rights and Duties GE 2
DMAEGE303T24 Social Responsibility & Ethics GE 2
DMAEGE304T24 Farm Machinery and Power GE 2
DMAEGE305T24 Architectural Marvels of India GE 2
DMAEGE306T24 Workplace Ergonomics GE 2
DMAEGE307T24 General Hospital Practice GE 2

Semester IV

Course Code Paper Title Course Category Credits
DMAECO401T24 Indian English Literature Core 4
DMAECO402T24 Critical Theory-II Core 4
DMAECO403T24 Modern British Literature II Core 4
DMAECO404T24 Literature after World War-II Core 4
DMAECO405T24 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis Core 4
DMAEDS406T24 Violence and Memories Studies DSE 2
DMAEDS407T24 Politics, Philosophy & Literature DSE 2
DMAEDS408T24 Media and Film Studies DSE 2
DMAEDIS401T24 Dissertation Dissertation/Project 6
DMAEGE401T24 Scientific Communication GE 2
DMAEGE402T24 Environmental Law GE 2
DMAEGE403T24 Finance For Non Finance Professionals GE 2
DMAEGE401T24 Agribusiness Management GE 2
DMAEGE406T24 Life Skill Education GE 2
DMAEGE407T24 Exercise for Women's Health GE 2

Program Fees

Program Fees Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Total ( ₹ )
Distance MA ₹ 7,500 ₹ 7,500 ₹ 7,500 ₹ 7,500 ₹ 30,000/-