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Bachelor of Arts Honours English
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Bachelor of Arts Honours English

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 24 June 2024

The Bachelor in Arts in English program is designed to prepare the students to understand and appreciate the English language and literature thoroughly and at the same time effectively use the language to enhance their Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills. The program seeks to offer the students a plethora of diverse topics covering almost each and every aspect of English language and literature. This will give a unique opportunity to the students to have a theoretical, philosophical and analytical view of English language and literature.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 24 June 2024
Last Date for payment of admission fee 15 July 2024
Interview and Admission Decision on or before 28 June 2024
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 15 July 2024 &
16 July 2024
Payment of First Semester Fee On or Before
22 July 2024
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 22 July 2024 -
26 July 2024
Commencement of Regular Classes 01 August 2024

Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A. English)

Programme Code: UHS002

The B.A. English programme offers an enriching and comprehensive study of the English language, literature, linguistics and culture. The programme is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the written and spoken word, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills. Throughout the course, students will explore various literary genres, periods, and movements, gaining insights into the evolution of English literature and its impact on society. Additionally, the programme provides a broad learning platform for students in the fields of English Language Education and Linguistics with emphasis on teaching pedagogy, effective communication, writing proficiency, and a global perspective, thus, preparing students for diverse career paths in fields such as education, media, publishing, and more. By immersing themselves in the world of literature and language, B. A. English students will develop a broader appreciation of the human experience and the power of storytelling. Therefore, this course is designed to enhance students’ contact with all three aspects of English as subject, namely, Literature, Language, and Linguistics.

To foster a deep appreciation and understanding of various literary works, genres, and cultural contexts.

To provide students a platform to explore classic and contemporary literature from different regions and time periods which will help them gain insights into the diverse human experiences and cultural expressions.

To enhance students' language proficiency in English, including effective communication, writing, listening, speaking and critical reading skills.

To develop analytical and critical thinking abilities, enabling students to engage with complex texts, analyse themes, symbolism, and subtext, and offer thoughtful interpretations.

To provide historical and cultural contexts surrounding literary works, helping students understand how literature reflects and shapes societies, ideologies, and historical movements.

To cultivate research skills necessary for investigating literary topics, conducting academic inquiries, and presenting well-supported arguments.

To encourage a global perspective by exploring literature from various cultures, fostering cross-cultural understanding and empathy.

Students will be equipped for a wide range of employment opportunities across various sectors which are mentioned below

Students can teach English language and literature, writing, or related subjects. Additionally, some may choose to become language instructors in language schools or teach English as a second language (ESL) in international contexts.

Students can work in publishing houses, literary agencies, or as freelance editors. They may be involved in manuscript editing, proofreading, copyediting, or content development. Some may also work as editorial assistants, helping to manage publication processes.

Students can work in media-related fields such as journalism, content writing, and copywriting. They can work for newspapers, magazines, online media platforms, or corporate communications departments.

Students can pursue careers in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation for websites, blogs, and online platforms.

Students may find roles in corporate settings, handling internal and external communications, creating reports, writing press releases, and managing corporate publications.

Students can explore opportunities in the literary world, book publishing, or scriptwriting for film and television.

Students will be empowered to express ideas clearly, persuasively, and creatively.

Students will demonstrate advanced language proficiency in English, both in written and spoken forms and will be able to communicate effectively, articulately express ideas, and engage in critical discussions.

Students will learn the basic concepts of Literature, its nature and function.

Students will learn the different forms and terms of Literature.

Students will learn fundamental literary and critical concepts and underlying distinctions amongst them.

Students will possess a comprehensive understanding of literary works, including classic and contemporary literature from different cultures and historical periods. They will be able to analyse and interpret literary texts, identifying themes, literary devices, and the cultural context in which the works were produced.

Students will gain insights into different cultures, historical periods, and societal norms through the study of literature. They will understand how literature reflects and shapes societies, and how it contributes to cultural identity.

Students will develop a broader global perspective and intercultural understanding by studying literature from diverse cultures and regions.

Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of socio-cultural and literary history of English.

Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of various genres of literature, the literary masters and their styles of writing, the literary techniques, diction, figures of speech and jargons.

Students will be able to interpret the text with relevant textual and contextual evidences.

Students will be able to differentiate between various teaching pedagogies.

Students will be able to understand language and its various technical aspects

Students will understand the various facets of linguistics and its impact on language

Students will be familiar with how society and culture are interlinked with language and linguistics

Use language to ideally fit written and spoken forms

Consciously use grammar rules during language performance

Year

Semester: I

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

I

DSC I

UENDSC111

Introduction to Literature

4

1

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC112

Introduction to Language

4

1

-

5

DSE I

UENDSE111

Teaching English Literature

3

1

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE112

Teaching English Language

3

1

-

4

IC/MC

UENMCS111

Aspects of Linguistics

1

1

1

3

AEC I

UENAEC111

Modern Indian Language (Hindi)

1

-

1

2

AEC II

UENAEC112

Modern Indian Language (Garo)

1

-

1

2

AEC III

UENAEC113

Modern Indian Language (Khasi)

1

-

1

2

SEC

UENSEC111

Soft Skills

1

1

1

3

CVAC I

UENVAC111

Constitution of India

2

-

-

2

CVAC II

UENVAC112

Digital and Technological Solutions

1

-

1

2

Total Credits in Semester I: 26

Semester: II

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UENDSC121

Literary Criticism

4

1

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC122

Language Theory

4

1

-

5

DSE I

UENDSE121

Children’s Literature

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE122

Varieties in English Language

3

-

1

4

IC/MC

UENMCS121

Aspects of Phonetics

1

1

1

3

AEC

UENAEC121

English Language Skills

1

-

1

2

SEC

UENSEC121

Creative Writing

1

1

1

3

CVAC I

UENVAC121

Value Education

2

-

-

2

CVAC II

UENVAC122

Environmental Education

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester II: 26

SEC

UENWVC121

WORK-BASED VOCATIONAL COURSE

1

-

3

4

Total Credits earned after Year I: 56

Year

Semester: III

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

II

DSC I

UENDSC231

British Poetry: From the Beginnings to the Post Modern Period

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC232

English Studies in India

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UENDSE231

Introduction to Indian Writing in English

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE232

Grammar in Language

4

-

-

4

IC/MC

UENMCS231

Aspects of Cultural Studies

3

-

-

3

AEC

UENAEC231

Communication Skills

1

-

1

2

SEC

UENSEC231

Critical Interpretation and Writing

1

-

2

3

CVAC

UENVAC231

Voter Education and Electoral Literacy

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester III: 24

Semester: IV

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UENDSC241

British Drama: From the Beginnings to the Post Modern

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC242

Second Language Acquisition

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UENDSE241

Creative Writings from Northeast India

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE242

Materials and Syllabus Design

4

-

-

4

AEC

UENAEC241

Technical Report Writing

1

-

1

2

MOOCS

4

Total Credits in Semester IV: 20

Total Credits earned after Year II: 44

SEC

UENSBC241

SKILL-BASED VOCATIONAL COURSE

1

-

3

4

Total Credits after YearsI and II: 104

Year

Semester: V

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

III

DSC I

UENDSC351

Essays and Short Stories

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC352

Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UENDSE351

Minority Literature

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE352

Language Testing Techniques

2

1

1

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester V: 20

Semester: VI

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UENDSC361

Fiction

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC362

Teaching English to Young Learners

3

1

1

5

DSE I

UENDSE361

Gender Studies

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE362

Language Evaluation

2

1

1

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester VI: 20

Total Credits earned after Year III: 40

Total Credits earned after Years I, II and III: 144

Year

Semester: VII

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

IV

DSC I

UENDSC471

Literary Theory

5

-

-

5

DSC II

UENDSC472

Multilingualism in the Second Language Classroom

5

-

-

5

DSE I

UENDSE471

Masterpieces in English Literature

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UENDSE472

Computer Assisted Language Learning

4

-

-

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester VII: 20

Semester: VIII

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UENDSC481

Research Methodology

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UENDSC482

Academic Reading and Writing for Research

4

-

1

5

DSE

UENDSE481

Mechanics of Research Writing and Research Proposal

3

-

1

4

SEC

UENSEC481

Research Project /Dissertation

-

-

12

12

Total Credits in Semester VIII: 26

Total Credits earned after Year IV: 46

Total Credits earned after Years I, II, III and IV: 190

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.

Students of Class XII who have not received the original certificates from the Board by July 18, 2024 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 16, 2024 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview.
  • While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods

  1. Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iumeghalaya.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  2. Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form given on next page.

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus

Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,

Ph: 9612885981, 8014241976

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Shillong Campus

Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College, Dhankheti,

Ph: 0364-2220057, 9485158603, 8794250646

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 6,000 is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 7,000. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 10, 2024.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs 3,000 as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 21, 2024.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
BA (English) (6 semesters) 8,000 10,000 12,000 48,000 60,000 72,000

Domicile: Students from State of Meghalaya. Non-Domicile: Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan/Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura/Shillong, Meghalaya.