English Literature Programs in Delhi

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German/ French/ English Language

Literature is filled with adventures of the imagination and of various characters who resemble real-world individuals like their mirror image. The characters usually celebrated in the book leave a remarkable print on the reader's mind. Literature has always stood out for celebrations like character portrayal and one such event ‘Impersonatora’ was organized by Jagannath University by the Department of English on 4th October 2023. The honouring guests Mr. Sanjay Chopra and Dr. Swati graced the event. Their presence added a touch of wisdom and enlightenment to the event as they inspired and motivated students. The event was filled with great enthusiasm of students. In the event, students portrayed the various character's monologues from major fiction for about 2-3 minutes. There were three winners, and the 1st prize was awarded to Tanya Chawla from the final year for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City, 2nd prize was awarded to Dhwani Gupta from the second year for portraying Pearl from Pearl played by Mia Goth, and 3rd prize was awarded to Ashi Dahiya from the final year who donned Jim Quinn from the play Prodigal Son by John Patrick Shanley. The judges also awarded one consolation prize to Khushi Gupta from the final year for her character portrayal of Shakuntala from Abhigyanshakuntalam written by KaliDasa. The event was inspiring as well as entertaining.

Blending theory and practice, our English Literature program seeks to foster clarity, invention, and expertise. The program aims to introduce a wide variety of literature in the English language. Primarily, the program aims to offer eligible students the opportunity to read and respond to a massive spectrum of novels, plays, and poetry across different genres. Also, students are exposed to wider socio-cultural and political issues in relation to contemporary English literature. The course consists of components of study such as literary analyses, cultural diversity in literature, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills through a rigorous curriculum of literature, composition, language and linguistics, and communication studies.

Course Objective

Introduce students to a variety of genres and literary forms, including poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and emerging digital literature.
Foster a comprehensive understanding of literature by situating major texts within their political, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual contexts.
Cultivate critical thinking and literary analysis skills, allowing students to engage deeply with diverse literary traditions and appreciate the aesthetic and thematic richness of global literature.
Promote ethical and empathetic reflection, enabling students to understand diverse human experiences and cultural perspectives through literary narratives.
Develop strong communication and writing abilities, essential for academic, professional, and creative pursuits in an increasingly interconnected world.
Encourage active classroom participation and collaborative learning, fostering confidence, articulation, and teamwork.
Provide opportunities for experiential learning through seminars, presentations, literary festivals, creative projects, and internships where applicable.

Our Value Proposition

Integrated Theoretical and Practical Learning
Our well-structured lectures blend theory with practice, enabling students to critically analyse a wide range of literary texts, exploring style, language, narrative techniques, and deeper meanings.
Advanced Writing Skills and Dissertation Training
Through extensive writing assignments and guided dissertation projects, students develop clarity, precision, and analytical acumen in diverse literary and academic writing formats.
Seminars and Student Presentations
Regular seminar sessions and student-led presentations enhance public speaking, critical thinking, and the ability to articulate independent viewpoints with confidence and clarity.
Creative and Academic Activities
Campus events and co-curricular activities offer platforms for students to showcase their literary talents and deepen their command of the English language through interactive learning.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Students gain elementary or working knowledge of a foreign language, empowering them to converse and correspond effectively in global academic and professional contexts.
Guest Lectures by Industry Experts:
Regular interactions with eminent scholars, authors, critics, and professionals provide exposure to current literary trends, critical discourse, and career pathways.
Personality Development and Soft Skills Training
Dedicated sessions focus on enhancing professional etiquette, communication skills, emotional intelligence, self-discipline, and overall employability.
Mentorship and Student Support Programme
Our structured mentoring initiative offers individualized academic and emotional guidance, fostering personal growth, self-confidence, and intellectual engagement.
Internship Opportunities
Carefully curated internships offer real-world exposure, allowing students to refine their skills and apply academic learning in publishing, media, teaching, and content creation industries.
Summer Projects and Experiential Learning
Students undertake independent or faculty-guided summer projects that encourage deep research, creative exploration, and application of theoretical concepts beyond the classroom.
Annual Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Our flagship poetry recitation and creative writing events celebrate literary creativity, promote student expression, and build a vibrant, inclusive literary culture on campus.
Theatre and Performance-based Learning
Annual theatre productions and dramatic readings offer experiential learning through performance, interpretation, teamwork, and stagecraft.
Writing Club and Biannual Literary Magazine
The Writing Club nurtures original writing and critical reflection, while the department’s biannual magazine provides a platform for publishing poetry, essays, stories, and reviews.
Community Engagement and Social Responsibility
Students actively participate in community outreach, literacy drives, and social campaigns, using their literary knowledge and communication skills to contribute meaningfully to society.
Academic Excursions and Field Visits
Educational trips to literary landmarks, museums, libraries, and cultural institutions offer immersive learning experiences, expanding students’ understanding of literature in real- world contexts.

Course Highlights

The course helps to enhance the ability to critique and analyse a broad range of materials while also developing the ability to communicate ideas and theories through its well planned and structured lectures.
The broad range of different literature texts help build the awareness of different theoretical schools and approaches to literary criticism.
Activities organized for the students help them to develop an efficiency to work within a team to develop and present ideas, leading and participating in discussions
The foreign language learning provides the students the knowledge of how language has evolved and keeps them up to date with the trends that have emerged through time.
The Personality development sessions and Mentoring programs helps in enhancing professional skills, employability, quality of life, self-discipline, talent and potential of the students.
The Enlightening Guest Lecture series offers a new perspective to specific topics and exposes the students to teachings drawn from real-life experiences.
The seminar presentations are an integral part of this course that enable our students to gain experience in the critical assessment of the available literature, practice the use of various resources to extract information using various tools.

Eligibility

Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 (best of four) including English