1. Introduction
The Bachelor's Honours Degree Programme in English (BAEGH) is a comprehensive academic pathway offered by the University, designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the English discipline while also offering exposure to interdisciplinary subjects and skill development. In this article, we'll explore the structure of the BAEGH programme, its objectives, eligibility criteria, and the various types of courses offered within the programme.
Objectives of the BAEGH Programme
The BAEGH programme aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Introduction to English Discipline: Introduce students to key themes and topics in the English discipline through core courses, discipline-specific electives, and generic courses.
- Ability and Skill Enhancement: Facilitate students in enhancing their abilities and skills through exposure to humanities and social science courses.
- Develop Reading and Writing Skills: Help students develop essential reading and writing skills through assignments and exercises at the undergraduate level.
- Interdisciplinary Study: Expose students to the importance of interdisciplinary study by enabling them to take courses outside their discipline.
Eligibility and Medium of Instruction
To be eligible for the BAEGH programme, students must have completed their 10+2 education or its equivalent. The medium of instruction for all courses within the programme is English.
Structure of the Programme
The BAEGH programme consists of a mix of courses aimed at providing students with a holistic learning experience. To earn a total of 148 credits, students are required to complete courses falling into the following categories:
Core Courses (CC)
The programme includes 14 core courses, each worth six credits. These core courses cover a substantial portion of the programme, totaling 84 credits.
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE)
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSEs) are specialized courses offered in the fifth and sixth semesters of the programme. Students can choose from a selection of 4 DSEs, each worth 6 credits, totaling 24 credits.
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
The AECCs are compulsory for all learners and are offered in the first and second semesters of the programme. With one course in each semester, students earn a total of 8 credits.
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs) are value-based and/or skill-based courses offered in the third and fourth semesters. Each SEC is worth four credits, and students must complete two SECs, totaling 8 credits.
Generic Electives (GE)
Generic Electives (GEs) provide students with interdisciplinary exposure and are offered in the first, second, third, and fourth semesters. Each GE is worth 6 credits, and students must complete four GEs, totaling 24 credits.
Conclusion
The BAEGH programme offers students a well-rounded academic experience, combining in-depth study in the English discipline with exposure to interdisciplinary subjects and skill development opportunities. With a structured curriculum and a variety of course offerings, the programme equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal and professional growth in the field of English studies.
Programme Structure Template for BAEGH
| Semester | CORE COURSE (6) | Discipline Specific Elective DSE (6) | Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC) (4) | Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (4) | Generic Elective GE (6) | Total Credits per Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | BEGC 101 | BEGC 102 | BEVAE 181 (Any One) | BSOG 171 | BPCG 171 | BABG 171 | 22 Credits |
| BPYG 171 | BPAG 171 | ||||||
| II | BEGC 103 | BEGC 104 | BEGAE 182 | BGDG 172 | BPCG 172 | BPAG 172 | 22 Credits |
| BPYG 172 | |||||||
| III | BEGC 105 | BEGC 106 | BEGC 107 (Any one) | BANS 183 | BPCS 183 | BPCS 185 | 28 Credits |
| BHDS 183 | BPCS 187 | BCHS 183 | |||||
| BEGS 183 & 185 | BCOS 183 | BCOS 183 | |||||
| BSSS 183 (Any One) | BSOG 173 | BSOG 173 | |||||
| BPCG 173 | BPAG 173 | BPAG 173 | |||||
| IV | BEGC 108 | BEGC 109 | BEGC 110 | BPAS 184 | BANS 184 | BECS 184 | 28 Credits |
| BPCS 184 & 186 | BHDS 184 | BSOS 184 | |||||
| BEGS 186 | BPCS 188 | BFDI 073 | |||||
| BFLS 183 | BSLS 183 | ONR 002 | |||||
| BPCG 174 | BPCG 174 | ||||||
| BPCG176 | BPCG176 | ||||||
| BPAG 174 | BPAG 174 | ||||||
| V | BEGC 111 | BEGC 112 | BEGE 141 | BEGE 143 | 24 Credits | ||
| VI | BEGC 113 | BEGC 114 | BEGE 142 | BEGE 144 | 24 Credits | ||
| Total | 84 credits | 24 credits | 8 credits | 8 credits | 24 credits | 148 Credits |
SEMESTER-WISE COURSE OPTIONS
1. Understanding Course Structure
In each semester, students are required to complete four courses, except for the third and fourth semesters, where the workload increases to five courses. These courses fall into different categories:
- Core Courses (CC): These courses, totaling 14, are spread across all six semesters and carry 6 credits each.
- Discipline Specific Electives (DSE): Four courses are offered in the fifth and sixth semesters, each carrying 6 credits.
- Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): Courses in these categories are 4 credits each and are spread throughout the program.
- Generic Electives (GE): Offered in the first four semesters, students choose one GE per semester, each worth 6 credits.
2. Credit Distribution
- CCs, DSEs, and GEs carry 6 credits each.
- AECCs and SECs carry 4 credits each.
3. Semester-wise Load
- In the first and second semesters, the credit load is 22 each.
- The third and fourth semesters have an increased load of 28 credits each.
- The load reduces to 24 credits each in the fifth and sixth semesters.
4. Future Course Offerings
- The university periodically introduces new SECs, DSEs, and GEs.
- Students will have access to a pool of SECs and GEs in each semester they are offered.
5. Summary Table
The following table presents the course codes, titles, and credit loads for each semester of the BA Honours (English) program.
CORE COURSES
Semester I
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGC 101 | Indian Classical Literature | 6 |
| BEGC 102 | European Classical Literature | 6 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGC 103 | Indian Writing in English | 6 |
| BEGC 104 | British Poetry and Drama: 14th – 17th Centuries | 6 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGC 105 | American Literature | 6 |
| BEGC 106 | Popular Literature | 6 |
| BEGC 107 | British Poetry and Drama: 17th & 18th Centuries | 6 |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGC 108 | British Literature: 18th Century | 6 |
| BEGC 109 | British Romantic Literature | 6 |
| BEGC 110 | British Literature: 19th Century | 6 |
Semester V
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGC 111 | Women's Writing | 6 |
| BEGC 112 | British Literature: The Early 20th Century | 6 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGC 113 | Modern European Drama | 6 |
| BEGC 114 | Postcolonial Literatures | 6 |
Discipline Specific Elective
Courses Semester V
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGE 141 | Understanding Prose | 6 |
| BEGE 143 | Understanding Poetry | 6 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGE 142 | Understanding Drama | 6 |
| BEGE 144 | Understanding The Novel | 6 |
Ability Enhancement Compulsory
Courses Semester I
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEVAE 181 | Environment Studies | 4 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEGAE 182 | English Communication Skills | 4 |
Skill Enhancement Courses
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BANS 183 | Tourism Anthropology | 4 |
| BEGS 183 | Writing and Study Skills | 4 |
| BPCS 187 | Managing Human Resources | 4 |
| BCOS 183 | Computer Application in Business | 4 |
| BCHS 183 | Laboratory Management Skills | 4 |
| ONR 002 | Basics of Hydrology | 4 |
| BFDI 073 | Introduction to Fashion Industry | 4 |
| BSLS 183 | Elementary Spanish | 4 |
| BFLS 183 | Elementary French | 4 |
| BPCS 186 | Managing Stress | 4 |
| BPCS 188 | Application of Social Psychology | 4 |
| BSSS 183 | Life Skills | 4 |
GENERIC ELECTIVES (Any One)
Gender and Development
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BGDG 172 | Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture | 6 |
Water Harvesting
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ONR 003 | Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization | 6 |
Psychology
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPCG 171 | General Psychology | 6 |
| BPCG 172 | Youth, Gender and Identity | 6 |
| BPCG 173 | Psychology for Health and Well-being | 6 |
| BPCG 174 | Psychology and Media | 6 |
| BPCG 175 | Psychology for Living | 6 |
| BPCG 176 | Psychology of Gender | 6 |
Public Administration
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPAG 171 | Disaster Management | 6 |
| BPAG 172 | Governance: Issues and Challenges | 6 |
| BPAG 173 | E-Governance | 6 |
| BPAG 174 | Sustainable Development | 6 |
Sociology
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSOG 171 | Indian Society: Images and Realities | 6 |
| BSOG 173 | Rethinking Development | 6 |
| BSOG 176 | Economy and Society | 6 |
Social Sciences
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BABG 171 | Understanding Ambedkar | 6 |
Philosophy
| Course Code | Title of the Course | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPYG 171 | Applied Ethics | 6 |
| BPYG 172 | Philosophy of Religion | 6 |
