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Goa University

P.O. Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa 403 206, India

Syllabus of M. A. (English) Programme

Implemented from the Academic Year 2017-18
[Approved by the BoS in English]

Programme Objectives:

The two-year post-graduate programme, Master of Arts (M. A.) in English, offered by the
Department of English, Goa University, aims at generating qualified, competent and articulate
learners capable of contributing to relevant domains of knowledge, and serving society in
meaningful ways.

Description of the Programme:

The programme offers various Compulsory Courses that provide:
 training in Linguistics and the English language
 a grounding in the genres, eras, and movements in Literatures in English
 a hands-on acquaintance with Literary Criticism as well as Literary and Critical Theories

The programme offers various Optional Courses that involve:
 application of literary theories to texts
 related field-work
 practical components

This programme adopts a comparative, contextualized and inter-disciplinary perspective drawn
from contemporary views of literatures and cultures.

Eligibility: The pre-requisite for admission to this M. A. programme is Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)
preferably in English or an equivalent degree of any recognized University/Institution.

Credits: The courses offered for M. A. (English) programme are of 01 to 04 credits each. A
candidate registered for this programme shall be required to complete the requisite number of
credits stipulated in the relevant ordinance to qualify for the Degree.

Dissertation: A candidate offering this programme is permitted to write a dissertation in lieu of
Optional Courses of a total 08 credits.

List of Courses

In the following tables, L refers to lectures, T to tutorials and P to practicals. Description of a course
appears on the page number listed in the tables.

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title L-T-P Credits
(hours/week)