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Literature for competitive exams

Offered By: Indian Institute of Technology Madras via Swayam

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Course Description

Overview

The course is designed and developed to suit the needs of those students who aim to appear for competitive exams with English Literature as their core subject. It will be useful for those who aspire towards acing competitive exams with literature in English as the main subject and/or want to pursue a higher academic degree, particularly as researchers, in India or abroad. The course includes major works, historical developments, sub-disciplines, movements and trends in English, American and also World literature. The participants will also gain an understanding about the key literary figures of all time and their contribution to their respective literary scene.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Literature, particularly in English
PREREQUISITES : Basic UG degree in Arts/Humanities
INDUSTRY SUPPORT : All colleges/universities

Syllabus

COURSE LAYOUT Week 1: An overview of the History of English Literature
Week 2: An overview of the History of English Literature
Week 3: An overview of the History of American literature
Week 4: An overview of the History of American literature
Week 5: An overview of landmarks in World literature
Week 6: An overview of landmarks in World literature
Week 7: An overview of Indian writing in English
Week 8: Major trends in literary criticism and theory

Taught by

Aysha Iqbal

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