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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Literature courses are popular among students. However, there is a misconception that removing the study of Literature would make no difference in the world. Given below are some points that explain the importance of Literature:
- Literature serves as a preserver of the Cultural Heritage: It involves the mention of value system and cultural beliefs of various cultures across the globe.
- Literature aids emotional and intellectual development: Many enigmatic human emotions are conveyed well to the reader through Literatures. They help in the development of good value such as sympathy, empathy, honesty and compassion.
- Literature provides
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Indian Writing in English are notable literary works in English language written by authors who are of Indian origin. It began during the colonial period of India when English as a language was introduced to India. It has a unique style of writing. These writings though written in English have Indian influence, especially influence of regional and colloquial lqnguages. Mulk Raj Anand is known as the father of Indian English Literature. 'The Serpent and The Rope ' by Raja Rao, 'Gitanjali' by Ranindranath Tagore and 'The Guide' by R.K Narayan are some famous literary works of Indian Writing in English Genre.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a candidate who has completed Class 12 from Science stream (or any other stream) from a recognised board is eligible to apply for BA English Literature.
The candidates who have completed Class 12 from Science and Commerce stream must know that the study of English Literature is different from the study of technical or numerical subjects. Therefore, you may have to develop your literary and analytical skills.
Some colleges may allow only those candidates who have studied English as a main subject in Class 12.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
English Literature is course in which students get the opportunity to read the writings of renowned writers in their course curriculum. Though the individual experience of each student of English Literature course may vary, given below are some facets of English Literature that many students have experienced while pursuing the course:
- The course is a time travelling machine: It takes a student to different eras, countries and cultures while offering a wider perspective.
- It covers a wide range of themes covering all walks of life.
- Students can relate with themselves and their life scenarios even with fictional writ
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Literature means the writings which are based on a specific field. These writings are considered to be of very high-quality, eloquent and artistic. The literary works can be poems, novels, short stories, plays, essays and other forms of writing. It is often perceived as a creative form of expression by humans. The field of Literature can also be extended to oral lore such as chants, riddles, myths, proverbs and songs. Literature can be classified based on genre, geographical location as well as writing style.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA English Literature is a 2-year postgraduate level course. In this course, students study Literature across timeframes from ancient to modern times in English. It includes drama, prose and poetry. On completing a Bachelor’s degree one can apply for the course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The books followed in MA English Literature course may vary depending on the colleges offering the course. Moreover, the syllabus and the university the college is affiliated with also determine the books followed for the course. Given below are some of the important books in an MA English Literature course:
MA English Literature Books | Authors |
|---|---|
The Second Shepherds’ Play | Wakefield Master |
Piers Plowman | William Langland |
The Art of Courtly Love | Andreas Capellanus |
The Arts of Disruption: Allegory and Piers Plowman | Nicolette Zeeman |
Feudal Society | Marc Bloch |
Chaucer and Medieval Estates Satire | Jill Mann |
The Law of Freedom | Gerrard Winstanley |
Sunlight on a Broken Column | Attia Hossain |
The Moor’s Last Sigh | Salman Rushdie |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Both modes of education are good in an MA in English Literature course. Regular mode of education as well as Distance mode of education have their own benefits.
The benefits of the regular learning mode of MA English Literature are as follows:
- There is scope for group discussion and peer-to-peer interactions.
- Drama can be taught effectively by enacting the characters.
- It can improve the spoken English of students.
The benefits of the distance learning mode of MA English Literature are as follows:
- Students can enrol themselves in the course beyond geographical barriers.
- It can help them come up with unique and original interpretations of poems
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Francophone literature includes the literary works written in the French language. The scope of the literature is not restricted to France. Writers and poets from various regions such as Morocco, Senegal, Switzerland, Algeria, Canada and Belgium have made significant contributions to this field.
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a year ago
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Yes, Jindal School of Languages and Literature admission is open. The college offers BA courses at the UG level. Apart from the UG course, the college also offers doctorate-level courses. JSLL courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores + PI. The university also accepts CUET scores for BA (Hons.) English courses.
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