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MA Hon Hon with Research in English Sem IV 2018 19_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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SYLLABUS
M.A. Honours in English
&
M.A. Honours with Research
in English
Semester IV
Revised Syllabus as per CBCS pattern
(w.e.f. Academic Year - 2018-19)
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M.A. Honours & Honours with Research in English
Semester IV
Sr. No. Paper No. Name of the Paper
Optional Courses
Ability Enhancement Courses (Any 01 from the following Group)
1 XVI (A) Translation – Theory and Practice
XVI (B) Creative Writing
XVI (C) Research Methodology
XVI (D) Introduction to Media
Interdisciplinary / Cross Disciplinary Course (Any 01 from the following Group)
2 XVII (A) Literature and Philosophy
XVII (B) Introduction to Indian Aesthetics
XVII (C) Language and Society
XVII (D) English for Research Writing and Conferences
Project Based Course
3 XVIII Project (For M.A. Honours)
Dissertation (For M.A. Honours with Research)
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: Ability Enhancement
Course Title: Translation – Theory and Practice Paper: XVI (A)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A. Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR403
iii) Course Title : Translation: Theory and
Practice
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 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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Semester-IV – Paper- XVI (A)
Title: Genre Studies: Translation – Theory and Practice (6 Credits) Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Objectives Part – II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Translation – Theory and Practice
To trace the history of Translation Theory in the domain of literary and language studies
To acquaint the learners with the methodology and practice of translation
To understand the professional and functional relevance of various types, modes and
elements of translation
To familiarize learners with the politics, pragmatics and aesthetics of translation
To prepare students to write research papers with theory-oriented perspectives
UNIT 1: Background
The significance need and scope of translation in various spheres of knowledge such as
media, academia and global circulation of culture. Debates on translation possibilities and
the notion of “zero translatability” etc.
The contemporary period as the era or translation studies, Colonial and Post-colonial
approaches to translation
Translation as theory and practice in the specific genres of literature as drama, fiction and
poetry, translation in Media and subtitle in Film adaptations
UNIT 2: Understanding Translation as a Skill
Translation as a skill and practice in Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary academic
Scenario. Translation as communicative strategy in education, media, technology and
corporate world.
Translation as a political act, an interpretation, transference of meaning and trans-
creation; the structures of different grammars in source and target languages and the
possibilities of solutions to reach accuracy in translation practices
UNIT 3: Translation in Poetry and Drama
Theories and Strategies in translation of poetry and drama
World Literature in English translation – Extracts from Pablo Neruda, Rabindranath
Tagore and Selections from Tukaram, Ghalib, Kabir, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Gulzar.
Selections from Shakespearean plays (e.g. Soliloquies), plays of Vijay Tendulkar, Girish
Karnad and Mohan Rakesh
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UNIT 4: Translation in Prose, Novel and Short Fiction
Theories and Strategies in the Translation of fiction, prose and short fiction
Literary and Linguistic analysis of passages from translated fiction of Premchand,
Bhalchandra Nemade, women’s short fiction in Marathi, the abridged/condensed
narratives in translation, rewriting/adaptations of epics and ancient stories, or prose
essays to be selected by the concerned teacher
Texts for Internal Assessment and Classroom Discussion:
An Assignment is to be prepared on the following topics and the Seminar papers are to be
presented on the similar after the approval of the chosen topics from the concerned
teacher
Bible translations in English, Hindi and Marathi.
Poetry of regional, marginal or tribal Indian writers translated in English such as Arjun
Dangle, Namdev Dhasal, Nirmala Putul and so on.
Theatre performances in translation, one-act plays from any language into English,
dramas of Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati writers translated into English.
Short fiction by any ofthe western or Indian writers from any language translated into
English.
Scripts, stories or essays of any regional or national writers translated into English with
the approval from the concerned teacher.
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Written Assignment/Research Paper on the text 20 Marks
prescribed by the teacher for Internal Assessment
(minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation
10 Marks
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point)
05 Marks
Viva Voce
05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15 marks
each:
1. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 1)
2. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 2)
3. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
4. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
Recommended Reading:
Bassnett Susan, Translation Studies , Methuen Routledge, 1980.
Mona Baker, Kirsten Malmkjær Routledge Encyclopaedia of Translation Studies,
Routledge Psychology Press, 1998
Lakshmi H, Problems of Translation , Hyderabad, Books Links Corporation, 1993.
Mukharjee Sujit, Translation as Discovery , Orient Longman, 1994.
Nida Eugene A. Theory and Practice of Translation, Brill 2003.
Sarang Vilas, the Stylistics of Literary Translation , University of Mumbai 1988.
Translation Theory and Practice Tension and Interdependence, Edited by Mildred L.
Larson, John Benjamin’s publishing Company, 1991.
Venuti Lawrence, the Scandals of Translation, Taylor and Francis, US 1998.
Willis Barnstone, the Poetics of Translation , Yale University Press, 1995.
Hornby Mary Snell, Translation Studies an Integrated Approach , John Benjamins
Publishing, 1998.
Venuti Lawrence, Rethinking Translation: Discourse, Subjectivity and Ideology, 1992.
Venuti Lawrence, The Translator’s Invisibility: A History of Translation, Routledge,
1995.
Syllabus Prepared by:
1. Dr. Bhagyashree Varma - Convener
Asso. Professor
Department of English
University of Mumbai
2. Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Member
Professor and Head
Department of English
University of Mumbai
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: Ability Enhancement Course
Course Title: Creative Writing
Paper: XVI (B)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A. Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR403
iii) Course Title : Creative Writing
iv)
Semester wise Course Contents :
Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 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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Semester-IV – Paper- XVI (B)
Title: Creative Writing - (6 Credits) M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Creative Writing
Objectives
To introduce the art, craft and skill of Creative Writing to students
To understand and communicate the designs and practices in Creative Writing
To trace the historical process and progress of Creative Writing
To support and encourage learners to practise Creative Writing
To appreciate the need for new forms of creative writing in digital and print media
UNIT 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
a) The history, art and craft of Creative Writing: The writing for media and forms of creative
writing, the history of creative writing in the West and the East; Introduction of various genres
and modes of creative writing in poetry, fiction, drama and short story; Techniques and elements
of creative writing, language and style of creative writers; the development of poetic, dramatic or
fictional sequences in creative writing, dummy script, editing the drafts and skills of
embellishments, devices, figures of speech and strategies in creative writing.
b) Creative Writing Today: The global relevance of creative writing and status of creative
writing in India; Need for new perspectives on English Studies. New modes of creativity, social
media and creative writing, websites and blogs for creative writing; contemporary stages and
trends in publications, reader responses and authorial voices in creative writing, types of modern
and post modern forms like flash fiction, dialogue writing, duet scenes, comic speeches and
stand up comedy scripts, feature articles, screenplays and travel writing and so on.
Unit 2: Studying the Writing of Poetry and Short fiction
Texts – Selected Poems of Pablo Neruda / W. B. Yeats
Selected Poems Emily Dickinson / Imtiaz Dharkar
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Unit 3: Studying the Writing of Drama and One act play
Texts – G. B. Shaw, Candida
Arnold Bennett, The Stepmother
Unit 4: Studying the Writing of Novel and Novella
Texts - Ayn Rand, We the Living
Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness
Texts for Internal Assessment and Classroom Discussion:
Epic / Ballad in Ancient Literature
Lyric / Sonnet / Ode
Haiku / Sher in Short Poetry
Classical Tragedy / Elizabethan Drama
Comedy of Manners / Problem Play
Gothic Novel / Psychological Novel
Stream of Consciousness / Narrative Techniques
Dramatic Monologue / Aside
Soliloquy / Interior Monologue
Fantasy fiction / Graphic Novel
Nursery Rhyme / Lyrics for Films
Bhajan / Doha / Ghazal
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Written Assignment/Research Paper on the text
prescribed by the teacher for Internal Assessment 20 Marks
(minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation
10 Marks
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point)
Viva Voce 05 Marks
05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15 marks
each:
1. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 1)
2. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 2)
3. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
4. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
Recommended Reading:
Bell Julia The Creative Writing Course-Book , MacMillan, 2001.
Egri Lajos, the Art of Dramatic Writing , NY, 1960.
Kate L. Turabian A Manual for Writers, Univ. of Chicago Press, 8th edition.
James Scott Bell, How to Write Dazzling Dialogue , Copendium Press CA, 2014.
Johnson, Jeannie. Why Write Poetry? F. D. Univ. Press, 2007.
John Gardner, the Art of Fiction, Vintage, NY, 1991.
M. H. Abrams, Glossary of Literary Terms, Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2015.
Natalie Goldberg, Writing Down the Bones , Shambhala Publications, 1986.
Roy Peter Clark, Writing Tools, Brown and Company, US, 2008.
Ueland Brenda, If You Want to Write : A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit
Graywoolf Press, 2002.
Vladimir, Nabokov, Notes on Prosody , Bollinger Foundation, 1964.
William Strunk and E. B. White, The Elements of Style , Longman, 1999.
William Zinsser on Writing Well, NY, Harper Collins, 2006.
Syllabus Prepared by:
1. Dr. Bhagyashree Varma - Convener
Asso. Professor
Department of English
University of Mumbai
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University of Mumbai
M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part II - Semester: IV
Course: Ability Enhancement Course
Course Title: Research Methodology
Paper: XVI (C)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A. Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR403
iii) Course Title : Research Methodology
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 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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Semester: IV – Paper No. XVI (C)
Title: Research Methodology - (06 Credits) M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Research Methodology
Objectives of the Course:
To introduce learners to the concept of ‘research’
To acquaint them with the stages of research
To familiarize them with the procedures involved in research
To introduce them to the conventions of writing researchpapers
To acquaint them with the techniques and conventions of documentation in
research
UNIT 1: Key Concepts
1. Investigation, exploration, examination, analysis
2. Hypothesis and Problem Statement
3. Methods and Modes of Research
4. Data Analysis (Collection and Classification)
5. Reference Lists and Footnotes
6. Quotations and Citation
7. Bibliography / Appendix / Appendices
UNIT 2: Research: Tools, Language and Plagiarism
1. Primary and Secondary Data
2. Research Language (Clarity, Correctness, Coherence)
3. Research Ethics
UNIT 3: Research in Language and Literature
1. Methods in Language Research
2. Trends and Approaches in Literary Research
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 UNIT 4: Process of Research
1. Selection of Research Topic
2. Chapterisation: Sections and Sub-sections of Chapters
3. Findings and Conclusion
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Research Proposal related to the different aspects of 20 Marks
language and literature to be submitted on the topic
suggested by the teacher for Internal Assessment
(minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation
10 Marks
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point)
05 Marks
Viva Voce 05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15
marks each:
1. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 1)
2. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 2)
3. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
4. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
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Recommended Reading:
Abdul Rahim, F. Thesis Writing: A Manual for Researchers . New Delhi: New Age
International, 2005
Adam Sirjohn. Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques . Delhi: New Age
International Ltd, 2004.
Ahuja, Ram. Research Methods. Rawat Publications, 2001.
Altick, R. D. The Art of Literary Research . New York : Norton, 1963.
Barker, Nancy and Nancy Hulig. A Research Guide for Under Graduate Students: English
and American Literature . New York : MLA of America, 2000
Bateson, F.W. The Scholar Critic: An Introduction to Literary Research . London:
Routledge, 1972.
Bawarshi, Anis S. and Reiff, Mary Jo. Genre: An Introduction to History, Theory,
Research, and Pedagogy. Parlor Press, 2010.
Booth, Wayne C. The Craft of Research . University of Chicago Press, 2003.
Brown, James Dean. Understanding Research in Second Language Learning , New York:
Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Caivery, R. & Nayak V.K. Research Methodology . S. Chand, 2005.
Eliot, Simon and W. R. Owens. A Handbook to Literary Research . London : Routledge &
Open University, 1998.
Ellis, Jeanne. Practical Research Planning and Design . Ormond Merrill, 2010.
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers . New York : MLA
Association, 2016.
Gorman, G. E. and Clayton, Peter. Qualitative Research for the Information Professionals.
London: Facet Publishing, 2005.
Harner, James L. Literary Research Guide: An Annotated Listing of Reference Sources in
English Literary Studies . New York: MLA of America, 2002.
Kothari,C.R. Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques . Delhi: New Age
International Ltd, 1985.
Lenburg, Jeff. Guide to Research . Viva Books, 2007.
Mishra, D.S. A Grammar of Literary Research , New Delhi: Harman Publishing House,
1989.
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Oakman, Robert L. Computer Methods for Literary Research. Athens: University of
Georgia Press, 1984.
Rahim, Abdul F. Thesis Writing: A Manual for Researchers . New Delhi: New Age
International Ltd, 2005.
Rajanan, B. Fundamentals of Research . ASRC Hyderabad, 1968.
Rengachari,Sulochna S. Research Methodology for English Literature . Bareilly : Prakash
Book Depot, 1995.
Sameer, Kumar. Research Methodology. Springer: US., 2005.
Seliger. Second Language Research Methods , Oxford University Press, 2001.
Winkler, Anthony C. & Accuen, Jo Roy. Writing the Research Paper . Thomson Heinle,
2003.
Please Note: As per UGC norms each paper has been assigned one hour of tutorial per
week and this is reflected in the time table of the Department.
Syllabus Prepared by:
1. Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Convener
Professor and Head
Department of English
University of Mumbai
2. Dr. Bhagyashree Varma - Member
Asso. Professor
Department of English
University of Mumbai
3. Dr. Suresh Wakchaure - Member
Asso. Professor & Head
Department of English
Mithibai College, Mumbai
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: III
Course: Ability Enhancement
Course Title: Introduction to Media
Paper: XVI (D)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the academic year, 2018-19)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A. Honours and M.A.
ii)
Course Code : Honours with Research in
English
iii) Course Title : Introduction to Media
iv)
Semester wise Course Contents :
Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 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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M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Introduction to Media
Objectives
To introduce learners to select creative domains and issues in Media
To familiarize them with the procedures involved in scriptwriting
To acquaint them with the interaction among various forms such as novel into film
To develop further students’ abilities in the analysis of filmic and literary texts
UNIT 1: Background
A. A Brief history of Media, Use of language in media, importance of skills in Media
B. Sensitivity and bias: Notions of political correctness, Awareness of
representation of different identities such as race, gender, caste, class, age
and economic status
C. Pressures on the media: Politics, society and state, Censorship and Self-
Censorship: Freedom of speech, legal issues, contempt and privilege
UNIT 2: Scriptwriting
A. Forms of narrative, ethical and moral issue
B Visual Vocabularies, Word to image/Image to word
C. Dialogue writing and voiceovers
UNIT 3: Interaction among Forms (Media Transfer)
a. Media Adaptation: Page to Stage
b. Media Adaptations: Page/Stage to Screen
UNIT 4: Theories and Practices
A. Theoretical aspects in theatre, film making and media
B. Practices in Past and Present, regional, national and global Media Semester -IV – Paper-XVI (D)
Title: Introduction to Media - (6 Credits)
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Sample Texts for Internal Assessment and Classroom Discussion (the teacher and
students may choose similar texts)
1. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series and Its film adaptations
2. JRR Tolkin’s Lord of the Ring and its film adaptations
3. Dattani’s Dance like a Man (Play and the film)
4. R.K. Narayan’s Guide and the film adaptation
5. Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Vishal Bharadwaj’s Maqbool / Akira Kurosawa’s
Throne of Blood
6. Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the Prince re-dramatised as Hamlet the Clown
7. Jumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake and the film adaptation
8. Ruskin Bond’s The Blue Umbrella and the film adaptation
9. Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
10. E. M. Forster, A Room with a View
11. Shakespeare’s King Lear, Shirwadkar’s Natsamrat and the Marathi film
adaptation
12. Flaubert’s Madame Bovary and Ketan Mehta’s film adaptation Maya Memsaab
References :
Baines, Lawrence, and Micah Dial. "Scripting screenplays: An idea for integrating writing,
reading, thinking, and media literacy." The English Journal 84.2 (1995): 86-91.
Cullen, Jim. A short history of the modern media . John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
Cox, Philip. Reading Adaptations: Novels and Verse Narratives on the Stage, 1790-1840 .
Manchester University Press, 2000.
Field, Syd. Screenplay: The foundations of screenwriting . Delta, 2007.
Garrand, Timothy. Writing for Multimedia: Entertainment, Education, Training, Advertising,
and the World Wide Web . Oxford:Focal, 1997.
MacCabe, Colin, Kathleen Murray, and Rick Warner, eds. True to the Spirit: Film Adaptation
and the Question of Fidelity . Oxford University Press, 2011.
Mandal, Somdatta. Film and fiction: word into image . Rawat Publications, 2005.
Murphy, Vincent. Page to Stage: The Craft of Adaptation . University of Michigan Press,
2013.
Musburger, Robert B. An introduction to writing for electronic media: Scriptwriting
essentials across the genres . CRC Press, 2012.
Naremore, James. Film adaptation . Rutgers University Press, 2000.
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 Sahay Uday Making News: A History of Media in Contemporary India . Oxford University
Press, 2006.
Selby, Keith, Robert Giddings, and Chris Wensley. Screening the novel: The theory and
practice of literary dramatization . Springer, 2016.
Stam, Robert, and Alessandra Raengo, eds. Literature and film: a guide to the theory and
practice of film adaptation . Wiley-Blackwell, 2004.
Voigts, Eckart, and Pascal Nicklas. "Introduction: Adaptation, Transmedia Storytelling and
Participatory Culture." Adaptation 6.2 (2013): 139-142.
Wright, Jean Ann. Animation writing and development: From script development to pitch .
Taylor & Francis, 2013.
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Written Assignment on the text/topic prescribed by
the teacher for Internal Assessment
(minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point)
Viva Voce 20 Marks
10 Marks
05 Marks
05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15 marks
each:
Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 1)
Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 2)
Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
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Recommended Reading:
Murphy, Vincent. Page to Stage: The Craft of Adaptation . University of Michigan Press,
2013. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/10.3998/mpub.4353160.
Syllabus Prepared by: Dr. Bhagyashree Varma - Convener
Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Member
Dr. Sachin Labade - Member
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: ID /CD
Course Title: Literature and Philosophy
Paper: XVII (A)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A. Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR404
iii) Course Title : Literature and Philosophy
iv)
Semester wise Course Contents :
Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 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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Semester-IV – Paper- XVII (A)
Title: Literature and Philosophy - (6 Credits) M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Literature and Philosophy
Objectives
To study the manner in which literature and philosophy are updated by each other in the
interdisciplinary academia
To acquaint learners with the artistic and literary productions in the age of reflectionand
opposition to the prevailing philosophical concepts, trends and movements from past to
present
To understand the socio-cultural relevance of authors and texts and reread the texts of
literature in the backdrop of perspectives in philosophy
To enable them to write research-oriented papers on the interdisciplinary studies
UNIT 1: Background
The study of various ancient and modern thinkers and philosophers as Plato, Aristotle,
Longinus, Horace, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, Hume, Darwin, Freud and Marx and their
ideas. Neo-Platonism, artistic autonomy, Art for Art’s Sake and Art for the Sake of Life,
the ancient and modern Indian Philosophy e.g. Darshana and Saadhana, Moksha and so
on, Orthodox Hindu Philosophy and Heterodox Schools as Jain, Buddhist, Ajivika and
Carvaka, Humanism and Neo-Humanism.
German Idealism and Romanticism, British radical philosophy of thinkers as Godwin
and Burke, French Revolution and its effect on Literature, Nietzsche on God, Rousseau
and Voltaire, post-modern theories by philosophers and thinkers as Derrida, Foucault,
Bhabha and Spivak, Lyotard on the “postmodern condition” of Man.
Unit II – Fiction
I. Albert Camus, Myth of Sisyphus
II. Jostein Gardner, Sophie’s World
Unit III – Poetry
I. T. S. Eliot The Wasteland
II. P. R. Sarkar, Prabhat Sangeet
III. Selections from “War Poets” as Owen and Sassoon (Poems to be selected bythe
concerned teacher)
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 Unit IV – Drama
I. G. B. Shaw, Doctor’s Dilemma
II. Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere’s Fan
Texts for Internal Assessment and Classroom Discussion:
1. Kant as Philosopher on Beauty
2. Romantic Poets as Thinkers on Nature
3. Francis Bacon and /or John Locke on Human Understanding
4. Sidney’s Apology for Poesy / Shelley on Poetry
5. Simone De Beauvoir and / or Helen Cixous
6. Roland Barthes and /or Edward Said
7. Confucius / Taoism / Yangism / on Chinese Philosophy
8. Albert Camus and / or Sartre on functions of Literature
9. Mary Wollstonecraft and /or Virginia Woolf
10. The Philosophy of Aurobindo Ghosh and/or Rabindranath Tagore
11. G. D. Krishnamurthy and/or M. K. Gandhi
12. Philosophical essayists from India (any from Radhakrishnan to Abdul Kalam)
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Written Assignment/Research Paper on the text
prescribed by the teacher for Internal Assessment 20 Marks
(minimum 2000 words) 10 Marks
Classroom Attendance and Participation
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point) 05 Marks
Viva Voce 05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15
marks each:
1. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 1)
2. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 2)
3. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
4. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
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Recommended Reading:
Aristotle Poetics Trans. by S. H. Butcher NY Macmillan, 1925
Bacon Francis Advancement of Learning, Adelaide, 1605
Freud Sigmund Five Lectures on Psychoanalysis, Digireads.com, (first ed. 1900)
Freud Sigmund the Interpretation of Dreams, Basic Books, 2010
F. Nietzsche Beyond Good and Evil, Alpha editions unabridged, 2016
Gandhi M. K., an Autobiography: the Story of My Experiments with Truth, Penguin, 2001
Immanuel Kant Critique of Pure Reason, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1999
John Locke Essay Concerning Human Understanding, New York, 1959
Longinus on the Sublime, Rarebooksclub.com, 2012
Mead Henry, T. E. Hulme and the Ideological Politics of Early Modernism, Bloomsbury, 2017
Plato, Republics, Trans. by F. M. Cornford,1945
Tagore Rabindranath , Selected Essays by Tagore ( The Religion of Man, Thought Relics ), Rupa
publications, 2004
William Godwin, A n Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, OUP, 2013
Syllabus Prepared by:
1. Dr. Bhagyashree Varma - Convener
Associate Professor
Department of English
University of Mumbai
2. Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Member
Professor and Head
Department of English
University of Mumbai
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: ID / CD
Course Title: Introduction to Indian Aesthetics
Paper: XVII (B)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A. Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR404
iii) Course Title : Introduction to Indian Aesthetics
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References : Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 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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Semester-IV – Paper- XVII (B)
Title: Introduction to Indian Aesthetics - (6 Credits)
Objectives Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English Part –
II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Introduction to Indian Aesthetics
To trace origin and growth of Indian Aesthetics from the ancient to modern times
To study applied views on Indian Aesthetics in the Interdisciplinary Context
To understand the impact of Indian Aesthetics on the worldviews in varied disciplines
To understand the socio-cultural relevance of Indian Aesthetics in Literature, Film and
Media today
To enable learners to write research papers with the knowledge of Indian Aesthetics
UNIT 1: Background
The nature of aesthetics in general, its relation to literature and Indian traditions; origin
and development of Indian Aesthetics as a discipline in the comparative context of
western aesthetics, relation to the pedagogy of fine arts (e. g. Sculpture, Painting, Music,
Dance and so on)
Studying the sschools of Indian Aesthetics – The Rasa school, Dhvani, Alamkara, Riti
and Vakrokti school, The Vedic and Upanishadic worldviews (Sruti, Upanisadas and
Puranas), The Buddhist worldview, Jaina worldview, Bhakti cult and the Islamic and Sufi
worldviews, Theoretical Constructs on beauty, Folk Art Traditions and Modern Indian
Aesthetics.
UNIT 2:
I. Anandavardhanacharya, The Dhvanyaloka
II. Adya RangaCharya, The Natya Shastra
UNIT 3:
I. Aurobindo Ghosh, Savitri
II. Anand K. Coomaraswami, The Dance of Siva
UNIT 4:
I. Concepts and theories in Art, applied Aesthetics, Feminist aesthetics and aesthetics
of Interpretation (From Tagore to Current Literary Writings and Media)
II. Aesthetics of Indian Films (Bollywood History and Depiction / Interpretation of
Aesthetics)
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 Texts for Internal Assessment and Classroom Discussion:
i. Kalidasa, Meghaduta
ii. Patanjali, Mahabhasya
iii. Sudraka, Mricchakatika – ‘The Little Clay Cart’
iv. Vishakhadutta, Mudrarakshasa
v. Manmohan Acharya, Arjuna Pratijnaa
vi. Banabhatta, Hanscharita
vii. Ashwaghosha, Buddhacharita
viii. Kabir, Bijak of Kabir
ix. A. K Ramanujan, Speaking of Shiva
x. Rumi, Diwan E Kabir
xi. Rabindranath Tagore, Chitrangada
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Written Assignment/Research Paper on the text 20 Marks
prescribed by the teacher for Internal Assessment
(minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation 10 Marks
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point) 05 Marks
Viva Voce 05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15 marks
each:
1. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 1)
2. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 2)
3. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
4. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
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Recommended Reading:
Barlingay S. S., A Modern Introduction to Indian Aesthetic Theory , Printworld, New
Delhi, 2007
Farley Richmond, "India", in The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre , ed. James R.
Brandon, Cambridge University Press, 1993
Ghosh, Manomohan, Natyasastra: A Treatise on Hindu Dramaturgy and Histrionics ,
Asiatic Society, 1961
Johnson, Jeannie. Why Write Poetry? F. D. Univ. Press, 2007.
K. K Sarma. Rabindranath Tagore’s Aesthetics , Abhinav publications 1988
Masson and Patwardhan, Shantarasa and Abhinavagupta’s Philosophy of Aesthetics ,
Bhandarkar Institute, 2000
M. H. Abrams, Glossary of Literary Terms, Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2015.
S. C. Pandey the Concept of Rasa Indian Institute of Advanced Studies 2009
Ghosh Ranjan K. Richmond, Great Indian Thinkers on Art: Creativity, Aesthetic
Communication and Freedom Farley P. Darius L. Swann Phillip B. Zarrilli (1993).
Seturaman V. S., Studies in Modern Aesthetics, S. K. Nandi Indian Institute of
Advanced Study, 1975
Seturaman V. S., Indian Aesthetics by Golden House New Delhi 2017
Shelden Pollok (trans. Ed.) A Rasa Reader Cambridge Univ. press, 2016
Shrivastav Balram, Nature of Indian Aesthetics , Chaukhamba Orientalia, 1985
Farley P. Richmond and Darius L. Swann, Indian theatre: traditions of performance .
Motilal Banarsidas Publishers, 1990
Vladimir, Nabokov, Notes on Prosody , Bollinger Foundation, 1964.
Syllabus Prepared by:
1. Dr. Bhagyashree Varma - Convener
Asso. Professor
Department of English
University of Mumbai
2. Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Member
Professor and Head
Department of English
University of Mumbai
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: ID/CD
Course Title: Language and Society: Discourse Analysis
Paper: XVII (C)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A Honours and M.A. Honours with
Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR404
iii) Course Title : Language and Society: Discourse
Analysis
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References: Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
ix) No. of Tutorials per week : 01
2. Scheme of Examination : 4 Questions of 15 marks each
3. Special notes, if any : No
4. Eligibility, if any : Students in Humanities/Social Sciences
Having intermediate proficiency level in
English
5. Fee Structure : As per University Structure
6. Special Ordinances / Resolutions if any: No
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Semester: IV – Paper XVII - C
Title: Language and Society: Discourse Analysis - (6 Credits)
Objectives M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: Language and Society: Discourse Analysis
To introduce students to the different notions of language discourse.
To encourage awareness of the ways in which discourse practices vary across social
and cultural boundaries.
To engage students in integrating tools from linguistics and also social theory as a key
method in discourse analysis.
To develop students' understanding of the different tools of discourse analysis
To develop students’ ability to critically evaluate written/spoken materials in the field
of discourse and discourse analysis.
Unit 1: Introduction: Key Concepts in the Study of Discourse Analysis
A. Discourse and Discourse Analysis
B. Text, Texture and Social Functions
C. Language, Ideology and Power
D. Spoken Discourse
E. Strategic Interaction
F. Context, Culture and Communication
Unit 2: Approaches to Discourse Analysis
A. Three perspectives on discourse
B. Cohesion and Coherence
C. Genre, mode and media
D. Constructing reality
E. Texture of talk and the speaking model
F. Negotiating relationship and activities
Unit 3: Analysing Discourses - I
A. Doing Discourse Analysis: Initiation
B. Analysing texture
C. Analysing genre
D. Analysing other people’s voices
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination Pattern 60 Marks Hours: 2 Unit 4: Analysing Discourses - II
A. Analysing speech acts
B. Analysing conversational strategies
C. Analysing context
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 Marks):
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. Written Assignment: Students will develop an analysis 20 Marks
paper connecting theoretical and methodological concepts
from the readings and discussions (minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation 10 Marks
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point) 05 Marks
Viva Voce 05 Marks
Total = 40 Marks
2. Semester End Examination (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with Internal choice) of 15
marks each:
Short Note (any 3 out of 5) (on Unit 1)
Short Note (any 3 out of 5) (on Unit 2)
Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
Recommended Reading:
1. Fairclough, Norman. Critical Discourse Analysis: The Critical Study of Language .
Routledge, 2013.
2. Gee, J. P. Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method . London: Routledge, 1999.
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3. Georgakopoulou, Alexandra. "Styling Men and Masculinities: Interactional and Identity
Aspects at Work." Language in Society 34.02 (2005): 163-184.
4. Goffman, Erving. Gender Advertisements . New York: Harper & Row, 1979.
5. Halliday, M. A. K., & Hasan, R. Cohesion in English . London: Longman, 1976.
6. Halliday, M.A.K. Language as Social Semiotic . London: Edward Arnold, 1978.
7. Kumaravadivelu, Bernard. "Critical Classroom Discourse Analysis." TESOL
Quarterly (1999): 453-484.
8. Labov, William, and Joshua Waletzky. "Narrative Analysis: Oral Versions of Personal
Experience”. Essays on the Verbal and Visual Arts. Proceedings of the 1966 Annual
Spring Meeting of the American Enthnological Society, 12-44. (1967).
9. Pennycook, Alastair. "Performativity and Language Studies." Critical Inquiry in
Language Studies: An International Journal 1.1 (2004): 1-19.
10. Phillips, L. & Jorgensen, M. Chapter 1: The Field of Discourse Analysis. In Discourse
Analysis as Theory and Method . London: Sage, 2001.
11. Schegloff, E., Koshik, I., Jacoby, S., & Olsher, D. “Conversation Analysis and Applied
Linguistics”. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics , 22 (2002): 3-31.
12. Schiffrin, D. Approaches to Discourse . Oxford: Basil Blackwell. 1994.
13. Speer, Susan A. "Sexist Talk: Gender Categories, Participants’ Orientations and
Irony." Journal of Sociolinguistics 6.3 (2002): 347-377.
14. Swales, J. Genre Analysis . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990.
15. Van Dijk, Teun A. "Principles of Critical Discourse Analysis." Discourse & society 4.2
(1993): 249-283.
16. Van Dijk, Teun A. Discourse as Social Interaction . Vol. 2. Sage, 1997.
Please Note: As per UGC norms each paper has been assigned one hour of tutorial per week and
this is reflected in the time table of the Department.
Syllabus Prepared by: Dr. Sachin Labade - Convener
Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Member
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: ID/CD
Course Title: English for Research Writing and Conferences
Paper: XVII (D)
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR404
iii) Course Title : English for Research Writing
and Conferences
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the copy of syllabus
v) References and Additional References: Enclosed in the Syllabus
vi) Credit Structure : No. of Credits per Semester -06
vii) No. of lectures per Unit : 15
viii) No. of lectures per week : 04
2.
Scheme of Examination :
4 Questions of 15 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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Semester: IV – Paper XVII (D)
Title of the paper : English for Research Writing and Conferences - (6 Credits) Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English Part –
II - Semester: IV
Title of the Course: English for Research Writing and Conferences
Objectives
To introduce students to the genre of research writing & academic presentation
To familiarize students with various stages of writing research paper & making
presentation
To train students in using appropriate language in writing research papers and making
presentations at conferences
To encourage students to analyse linguistic/generic aspects of a research paper&
academic presentation
To enable students to prepare research articles and presentations for conferences
Unit 1: Writing and presenting research
A. Research writing skills: Planning and Preparation, Word Order, Breaking Up Long
Sentences, Structuring Paragraphs and Sentences, Being Concise and Removing
Redundancy, Avoiding Ambiguity and Vagueness, Highlighting Your Findings,
Hedging and Criticizing, Paraphrasing and Plagiarism, UsefulPhrases/expressions
B. Conference Presentation skills: Pronunciation and intonation, sign posts, discourse
markers, speech event conventions, Appropriacy of language, useful
phrases/expressions
Unit 2: Formulation, sections and documentation in research paper
A. Formulation of Research projects and Documentation: Formulating hypothesis/thesis
statement/research question; planning the argument of the research paper; distinction
between the background to the study and the study proper; formulating the outline ofa
research paper
B. Sections ofa Research Paper: Titles, abstracts, introduction, review of the literature,
methods, results, discussion and conclusions
C. Documentation: Bibliographical and webliographical conventions (in- text citation,end
citation for instance)
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Evaluation: Semester End Examination - 60 Marks - Hours: 02 Unit 3: Analysing and writing research papers
A. Analysing the organization of ideas in good as well as bad writing; the rhetorical
patterning of a passage; the introductory and closing paragraphs of samples ofresearch
papers; linguistic aspects of sample research papers to study the means used to report
the works of others; and a research paper in order to determine the evidence for
statements made
B. Writing research Paper: drafting, editing and evaluation of one’s own research papers
Unit 4 Analysing and preparing presentations at the academic conferences
A. Analysing the other people’s presentations: introduction, sign posting, use of language
to engage audience, building argument, placement of text and visuals, conclusions, and
handling questions
B. Preparing presentation: writing out your speech, writing the text of slides, visual
elements, opening, transition, result and discussion, and conclusion in apresentation;
dealing with Q & A session
Evaluation Pattern:
1. Internal Assessment (40 marks)
Sr.No. Particulars Marks
1. One Written Assignment/Research Paper on the topic in 20 Marks
consultation with the teacher (minimum 2000 words)
Classroom Attendance and Participation 10 Marks
Presentation (10 minutes with or without Power Point)
05 Marks
Viva Voce 05 Marks
Total - 40 Marks
2. Semester End Examination: (60 Marks):
The Semester End Examination for 60 marks will have 4 questions (with internal choice) of 15 marks
each:
1. Application based Question (any 5 out of 6) (on Unit 1 and 2)
2. Short Notes (any 3 out of 4) (on Unit 1 and 2)
3. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 3)
4. Essay (any 1 out of 2) (on Unit 4)
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Recommended Reading:
1. Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research .
University of Chicago press, 2003.
2. Goodale, Malcolm. Professional Presentations: with VCD . Cambridge University Press,
2013.
3. Hacker, Diana, and Nancy Sommers. A Writer's Reference with Exercises with 2016
MLA Update . Macmillan Higher Education, 2016.
4. Hyland, Ken. English for Academic Purposes: An Advanced Resource Book . Routledge,
2006.
5. J. Kim. “Presentation strategies in Conference English”. In Proceedings of the 8th
Conference of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics. Pp.148-158. 2004
6. Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers. Modern Language Association of America, 2010.
7. Reinhart, Susan M. Giving Academic Presentations . Ann Arbor: University of Michigan
Press, 2002.
8. Swales, John. Genre analysis: English in Academic and Research Settings . Cambridge
University Press, 1990.
9. Thurstun, Jennifer, and Christopher N. Candlin. Exploring Academic English: A
Workbook for Student Essay Writing . National Centre for English Language Teaching
and Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2109, 1997.
10. Wallwork, Adrian. English for Research: Usage, Style, and Grammar . Springer Science
& Business Media, 2012.
11. Wallwork, Adrian. English for Research: Vocabulary Exercises . Springer Science &
Business Media, 2013.
12. Wallwork, Adrian. English for Writing Research: Writing Exercises . Springer Science &
Business Media, 2013.
13. Wallwork, Adrian. English for Presentations at International Conferences . Springer,
2016.
14. Wallwork, Adrian. English for Writing Research Papers . Springer, 2016.
15. Wallwork, Adrian. English for Presentations at International Conferences . Springer,
2016.
Please Note: As per UGC norms each paper has been assigned one hour of tutorial per week and
this is reflected in the time table of the Department.
Syllabus Prepared by: Dr. Sachin Labade - Convener
Dr. Shivaji Sargar - Member
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University of Mumbai
Syllabus for M.A. Honours and M.A. Honours with Research in English
Part – II - Semester: IV
Course: Project / Dissertation
Paper: XVIII
(Choice Based Credit System with effect from the Academic Year 2018-19)
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1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System
i) Name of the Program : M.A Honours and M.A.
Honours with Research in English
ii) Course Code : PAENGHR405
iii) Course Title : Project / Dissertation
iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Enclosed the list of topics
vi) Credit Structure : 10 Credits for the project of M.A.
Honours in English
&
16 Credits for the dissertation of M.A.
Honours with Research in English
viii) No. of tutorials per week : 04
2.
Scheme of Examination
:
Attached separately
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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Topic for Project / Dissertation:
The students shall select any area related to Literary/Language Studies, Cultural studies, and
Film Studies. The following list is indicative of some of the possible areas:
Comparative Literature; Re-reading Canonical Texts; Language and Literature; Film
Studies, Art and Literature; Popular Culture; Subaltern in Literature; Literature and
Environment; Gender and Literature; Literature of Diaspora; Queer and LGBT Studies; Folk
Literature; Mythology, Spirituality and Literature; Journalism and Literature; Marginality
and Protest in Literature, English Language Teaching, etc.
Scheme of Examination
Project
(for M.A. Honours
in English) Paper-XVIII
A Research Project of minimum 5000 words to be
evaluated by 02 internal Examiners.
(The students will be awarded the average marks
given by the 02 examiners.) 7.5 Credits
Viva-Voce to be conducted by a panel consisting of
the Guide and 02 other members of the Department.
(The students will be awarded the average marks
given by the members of the panel.) 2.5 Credits
Total 10 Credits
Dissertation
(for M.A. Honours
with Research in
English) Paper-XVIII
A Dissertation of minimum 20000-25000 words to
be evaluated by 01 internal and 01 external
examiners
(The students will be awarded the average marks
given by the internal and external examiner.) 12 Credits
Viva-Voce to be conducted by a panel of 02
internal and 01 external examiner.
(The students will be awarded the average marks
given by the members of the panel.) 4 Credits
Total 16 Credits
Structure Designed by:
1. Dr. Shivaji Sargar
Professor and Head
Department of English Semester: IV – Paper XVIII
Title of the paper: Project / Dissertation - (10 Credits \ 16 Credits)
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University of Mumbai
Project / Dissertation Based Course:
1. The objective of the Project/Dissertation Based Courses is to evaluate the critical
competence, logical reasoning and scholarly composition of the students at the end of the
M.A. Hon. & Hon. with Research in English Programme. At the end of the course
students are expected to have sound theoretical knowledge so that they can apply it to a
particular area of study selected from the Project/Dissertation Based Course. They should
develop the skills of identifying an area of investigation, reviewing literature, analysing
concepts, comparing alternative theories and perspectives, understanding the difference
between primary and secondary sources in the area of their research, collecting and
organising data and articulating their arguments coherently and clearly.
2. Detailed Regulations for Project Based Courses:
a. Project based courses will be offered in the fourth semester. Every learner will have
to choose one project/dissertation based course, which will be for ten/sixteen credits.
The project/dissertation based course will be in the form of a dissertation based on a
live project or a research assignment related to the specific discipline of the
Department of English.
b. Every Teacher from every department will announce four to five broad topics at the
beginning of the second semester, reflecting degree of relevance and rigour suitable
to a post graduate programme, along with an indicative reading list. These will be
screened by the Research Advisory Committee of the Department and a final list of
approved topics along with a reading list will be displayed in the first week of the
third semester.
c. The student will submit a list of his/her three most preferred topics in the order of
preference by the fifth week of the third semester to the Head of the Department.
d. The Department will constitute a Research Advisory Committee consisting of the
Head of the Department (Chairperson) and two other teachers from the department.
The purpose of this committee is to oversee the functioning of the project component
in the department.
e. All post graduate teachers in the Department will be guides for the
project/dissertation component.
f. The Research Advisory Committee will allocate students to guides within the
department.
g. If it is felt necessary, the Research Advisory Committee can assign a co-guide to a
student, depending upon specific disciplinary needs.
h. The student will make a preliminary presentation in the seventh week and final
presentation in the 10th to the 12th week of the fourth semester. Both the
presentations will be attended by the guide and a committee consisting of two other
teachers from the department. The committee will make necessary suggestions to
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improve the project/dissertation.
i. The student will submit a bound hard copy of the dissertation to the Department by
the end of the fourth semester, along with a soft copy on a CD/DVD.
j. The final project/dissertation will have a word limit of 5000-8000 / 20000-25000
words and will be typed in one and a half spacing on both sides of the paper. Final
Dissertation must be written as per the current edition of the Modern Language
Association (MLA) Handbook.
k. The final project/dissertation will be evaluated out of 75 marks by the guide.
l. The marks given by the three members of the evaluation committee will be averaged
in each head and the total marks decided by totaling the averages under the three
heads.
m. The remuneration to the guides/examiners/members of the panel be paid as per the
University rules.
3. The project will be given a grade point as per the following scheme:
10 Point Grading System
Marks Grade Points Grade Performance
Less than 40 0 F Fail
40 – 44.99 4 D Pass
45 – 49.99 5 C Average
50 – 54.99 6 B Above Average
55 – 59.99 7 B + Good
60 – 69.99 8 A Very Good
70 – 79.99 9 A + Excellent
80 & Above 10 O Outstanding
Note: The Subject weight will remain as earlier.
i. A student who gets a letter grade F in the course will be deemed to have failed in the
course.
ii. A student who feels aggrieved by the grading received will have the option of applying to
the project committee for re-evaluation of the project within a period of one week after
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the declaration of the result. . If the project committee feels that the claim is justified, it
shall appoint a fresh examiner who will submit his/her evaluation in a week’s time. If the
marks by the re-evaluating examiner exceed the marks of the original examiner by a
margin of 10% or more, the latter set of marks will be considered final.
iii. The student who has got a letter grade F in the project course will have the option of
resubmitting a revised version within 2 months from the date of declaration of the result.
If a student fails this time too, he/she will not get any more chances and will be ineligible
to be awarded the MA degree.
iv. If a student is unable to submit his/her dissertation in the stipulated time or fails to make
the presentations at the appointed time, he/she will be deemed to have failed the course
and will have the option given in 3.16.
v. The schedule for preliminary presentation, final presentation and dissertation submission
be displayed in the first week of the fourth semester.
vi. Ethical Standards regarding Dealing with Human Participants:
a. Students should refrain from acts which he or she knows, or under the circumstances
has reason to know, spoil the academic integrity of the academic program. Violations
of academic integrity include, and not limited to: plagiarism; violation of the rights
and welfare of human participants in research and practice; cheating, knowingly
furnishing false information; misconduct as a member of department or college, and
harm to self and others.
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University of Mumbai
Board of Studies in English
1 Dr. Shivaji D. Sargar Professor & Head, Department of English,
University of Mumbai, Mumbai Convener
2 Dr. L.B. Patil A. S. P. College, Devrukh Member
3 Dr. Deepa
Murdeshwar-Katre Vartak College, Vasai, Dist. Palghar Member
4 Dr. Sudhir Nikam B.N.N. College, Bhiwandi Member
5 Dr. Marie Fernandes St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai Member
6 Dr. Bhagyashree
Varma Associate Professor, Department of English,
University of Mumbai, Mumbai Member
7 Dr. Deepa Mishra Smt. C.H.M College, Ulhasnagar Member
8 Dr. Rajesh Mali Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lanja Member
9 Dr. Madhavi Nikam Asst. Professor, Department of English,
R.K.T. College, Ulhasnagar Member
10 Dr. B.N. Gaikwad Asst. Professor & Head, Department of English,
Acharya Marathe College, Chembur, Mumbai Member
11 Dr. R.M. Badode Professor (Retd.) Department of English,
University of Mumbai, Mumbai Spl. Invitee