FYBA OptionalEnglish 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Date: 21 /12/2020 Signature :
Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean : Dr. Sudhir NikamSr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course FYBA Optional English : ‘Introduction to Prose
and Fiction ’
2 Eligibility for
Admission 10+2
3 Passing
Marks 40
4 Ordinances /
Regulations (if any)
5 No. of Years /
Semesters 1 Year (Semester I and II)
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
(Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
(Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
(Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year 2021 -2022 AC___________
Item No. ______
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for F.Y.B.A
Program: B.A.
Course: Introduction to Prose and Fiction
(Choice Based Credit System with ef fect from the academic year 2021 ‐2022 )
Board of Studies in English
Dr. Sudhir Nikam (Chairperson)
Dr. Rajesh Karankal (Member) Dr. Santosh Rathod (Member)
Dr. Bhagyashree Varma (Member) Dr. Deepa Mishra (Member)
Dr. B. N. Gaikwad (Member) Dr. Dattaguru Joshi (Member)
Dr. Satyawan Hanegave (Member) Dr. Deepa Murdeshwar -Katre (Member)
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Syllabus Sub -Committee
Dr. Rajesh Karankal : Convenor , Head, Department of English,
University of Mumbai
Dr. Rajesh Yeole : Member, Head, Department of English, Changu
Kana Thakur A.C.S.College, New Panvel,
Ms. Sumali Bose : Member, Department of English, N.E.S Ratnam
College, Mumbai
Dr. Shweta Sa lian : Member, Department of English, Mithibai
College, Mumbai
Dr. Satyajit Kosambi : Member, Department of English, Sathaye
College, Mumbai
Dr. Bharat Tupere : Member, Department of English, Sant Rawool
Maharaj College, Kudal
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4 Course: Introduction to Prose and Fiction
(100 Marks Examination Pattern)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the academic year 2021 -22)
1. Syllabus as per Credit Based Semester and Grading System:
i) Name of the Programme : B.A.
ii) Course Code : UAENG 101 & UA ENG 201
iii) Course Title s : Introduction to Prose and Fiction
. Paper – I and II
iv) Semester -wise Course Content : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References: Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester – 03
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
2. Scheme of Examination : Written Exam: 5 Questions of 20
. Marks each
3. Special notes, if any : No
4. Eligibility, if any : No
5. Fee Structure : As per University Structure
6. Special Ordinances / Resolutions if any : No
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5 Revised Syllabus for FYBA Optional English
Introduction to Prose and Fiction Paper I and II
To be implemented from 2021 -22 (100 Marks Examination Pattern)
Objectives of the Course:
• To create interest and develop passion amongst learners towards English Literature
• To familiarize learners with salient characteristics of literary genres like short story,
prose, fiction and non -fiction
• To introduce learners to various elements of selected short stories written in English and
translated into English
• To acquaint learners with different forms of prose and its importance through close
reading of selected works
• To understand that literature is an expression of human values and universal truths
Course Outcomes:
• To develop passion for reading literary works amongst students
• To make learners at ease in the process of appreciation of literature
• To enable le arners to understand and analyze selected stories, prose, fiction and non -
fiction masterpieces
• To imbibe the underlying philosophy and values reflected in literature
• To develop sensitivity to nature and understand the relationship between human beings
and environment
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6 Semester I
Optional English: Introduction to Prose and Fiction Paper I
Course Content
Unit 1 : No. of lectures: 15
Development of Short Story, Elements of Short Story: Plot, Character, Setting, Narrative,
Development of Essay, Features of Prose writing, Types of Prose, Autobiography
Unit 2: No. of lectures: 15
O’ Henry : “The Cop and the Anthem”
Ray Bradbury : “A Sound of Thunder”
Rabindranath Tagore : “The Kabuliwala”
Bernard Malamud : “The Jewbird”
Baburao Bagul : “Mother”
Ken Liu : “The Paper Menagerie”
Unit 3: No. of lectures: 15
Sir Francis Bacon : “Of Marriage and Single Life” and “Of Revenge”
Charles Lamb : “The Two Races Of Men ”
Ralph Waldo Emerson : “Self – Reliance”
W.E.B. du Bois : “Strivings of the Negro People”
Shobha De : From “Speedpost”: “Dear Arundhati”Aug’99 and
“Dear Aditya” June‘99
Subroto Bagchi : From Go kiss the world: “Learning to Listen”
(p. 145 -150) and “Who Is a Good Leader?”
(p. 150 -155)
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Evaluation: First Semester End Examination Pattern 100 Marks: 3 Hours
Question 1 : Short Notes on Unit 1 (4 out of 6) : 20 Marks
Question 2 : Essay on Unit 2 (1 out of 2) : 20 Marks
Question 3 : Essay on Unit 3 (1 out of 2) : 20 Marks
Question 4 : Short Notes on Unit 2 (2 out of 4) : 20 Marks
Question 5 : Short Notes on Unit 3 (2 out of 4) : 20 Marks
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8 Semester I I
Optional English: Introduction to Prose and Fiction Paper II
Course Content
Unit 1 : No. of lectures: 15
Novel la, Aspects of Novel, Children’s Fiction, Adventure Novel, Mystery novel, Science
Fiction, Social Novel, Philosophical Novel, Historical Novel
Unit 2: No. of lectures: 15
John Steinbeck : The Pearl
OR
Ruskin Bond: The Blue Umbrella
Unit 3: No. of lectures: 15
R.K. Narayan: The Financial Expert
OR
Isaac Asimov: Fantastic Voyage
Evaluation: Second Semester End Examination Pattern 100 Marks: 3 Hours
Question 1 : Short Notes on Unit 1 (4 out of 6) : 20 Marks
Question 2 : Essay on Unit 2 (1 out of 2) : 20 Marks
Question 3 : Essay on Unit 3 (1 out of 2) : 20 Marks
Question 4 : Short Notes on Unit 2 (2 out of 4) : 20 Marks
Question 5 : Short Notes on Unit 3 (2 out of 4) : 20 Marks
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