Master of Arts (MA) – English – Guru Kashi University

Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thoughts, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including multi disciplinary context and they convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

Program Learning Outcomes:

After the successful completion of the program, the students will be able:

1. To apply literary knowledge in assessing the relationship of works of different genres with life and its values.

2. To exhibit the skill of critical thinking and understanding scientific texts and placing scientific statements and themes in their contexts and to also evaluate them in terms of generic conventions.

3. To figure out the impact of the literary sentiments for solutions of the sustainable development related issues in societal and environmental contexts. 4. To recognize the role of ethical values in literary decisions and making commentary on social, cultural and political issues.

5. To examine the major writings of world literature and the style of writing in the light of latest trends in English Literature by studying Post-Modern literature.

6. To inculcate the moral, historical cultural values, myths and rituals of India by studying Indian writings in English literature.

7. To demonstrate refined communication skills through written and oral presentations and to analyze existing literary theories and evaluate their theoretical and practical relevance.

8. To seek moral and practical guidance from the famous lines/quotations in English literature.