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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, you are eligible for M.A in English from DU after completing your B.Sc. For that, appear for the CUET-PG exam and then participate in the counselling process. Depending upon the toughness of the paper, no of students appeared, no of seats were available, and the caste reservation and your marks you may or may not get the seat.
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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
There are many colleges that provide an MA in English with an affordable fee structure. Many MA English Literature colleges have internal scholarships as well as government-funded scholarships to help needy students. Some of these colleges are mentioned below along with their total tuition fee:
MA English Literature Colleges | Average Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
288 | |
300 | |
312 | |
360 | |
360 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, an MA in Linguistics and an MA in English Literature are two different courses. In MA English Literature students study Literature written by noteworthy writers whereas Linguistics is considered to be the Science of language. In Linguistics students study the Science of language, words, phrases and sentences. In terms of employment prospects, an MA in English Literature has a wider scope of opportunities.
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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
Yes, if you wish to pursue an MA English Literature then you can apply for the course after completing a bachelor’s programme in any discipline. It is not mandatory for you to have completed BA in English Literature to pursue MA English. Make sure that you have secured at least 50% aggregate in your graduation and completed the course from a recognised institution.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, if you have elementary proficiency in English language then you can join MA in English Literature course. However, to comprehend literature and perform well in college–level exams, it is important for you to work on your language skills. Here are some useful links that would help you in improving their English language skills:
- How to improve 7 Skills?
- Master English: Improve your speaking, listening, & writing
- 7 Ways to Speak in English Effectively and Fluently
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