Elements of Literature and Creative Communication

This course is based on a premise that creativity and imagination have an innate ability to push the cognitive boundaries beyond the limits of logic and reason. Hence the course intends to prime the learners to better understand and appreciate life through teaching Literature as it embodies profound and aesthetic expressions of humanity. Equipped with a curated reading of poetry, fiction, and drama, it proposes to promote imaginative reading and critical thinking skills and thereby help learners in deeply engaging with people and the world around. Through lectures, interactions and assignments, the course also encourages learners to develop an awareness to recognise diversities and accommodate differences such that it fosters and fortifies the multicultural fabric of humanity.PREREQUISITES: NilINTENDED-AUDIENCE:The Course is open to everyone interested in Literature; especially, UG/PG/Research Students, Industry AssociatesINDUSTRY-SUPPORT:Colleges/Universities; Publishing Industry; Training Institutes; Media, Journalism and Communication Industry.

Week 1:Introduction to Literature: Nature, Scope and AppreciationWeek 2:Ways of Reading Literature: Forms, Genres and TheoriesWeek 3:Poetry: A Tryst with ImaginationWeek 4:Elements of Poetry: Genres and TypesWeek 5:Contemporary Indian English PoetryWeek 6:Contemporary World Poetry
Week 7:Fiction: Introduction to the Form and its ElementsWeek 8:Fiction: Exploration and AppreciationWeek 9:Short-Fiction: Introduction, Exploration and AppreciationWeek 10:Introduction to DramaWeek 11:Drama Through the Ages: History and TheoryWeek 12:Exploring Indian Drama in English