pdf 36 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Department of English
University of Mumbai
Self-Financing Course of the Department of English
Preparatory Course for National -State Eligibility Test in English
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Eligibility : Master’s Degree in Any Subject
Number of Candidates : 25 (Per Batch)
Paper I (All Subjects) : Rs. 6,000/ -
Number of Contact Hours : 50
Medium of Instruction : English
Paper II (English only) : Rs. 6,000/ -
Number of Lectures : 50
Medium of Instruction : English
Expenses:
1. Remuneration :
Director : Rs. 20,000/ - (Per Batch)
Coordinator : Rs. 15,000/ - (Per Batch)
Office Assistant : Rs. 5,000/ - (Per Batch)
Faculty : Rs. 1500/ - (Per Hour)
2. TA : As per University Rules
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About the Course
This course focuses on preparing participants for the paper I (General) and Paper II( English )of
National /State Eligibility Test conducted by the concerned National/State agencies.
Course Objectives:
To train students in major areas of General paper on teaching & research aptitude
To familiarize stude nts with the major aspects in English language and literature studies as per
the NET /SET syllabus of Paper II (English).
To help students develop study techniques and strategies for NET /SET .
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students have a better teaching and research aptitude
Students show a better understanding of major aspects in English language and literature studies as
covered in NET /SET syllabus of Paper II (English)
Students demonstrate the ability to use study techniques and strategies for NET /SET
Teaching Methodology
The Methodology shall include classroom teaching, assignments, mock -tests, quiz, group discussion etc.
Paper I – GENERAL PAPER ON TEACHING & RESEARCH APTITUDE
Unit -I Teaching Aptitude
Teaching: Concept, Objectiv es, Levels of teaching (Memory, Understanding and Reflective),
Characteristics and basic requirements.
Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners(Academic, Social,
Emotional and Cognitive), Individual differences.
Facto rs affecting teaching related to: Teacher, Learner, Support material,Instructional
facilities, Learning environment and Institution.
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Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning: Teacher centred vs. Learner centred
methods; Off -line vs. On -line methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs etc.).Teaching
Support System: Traditional, Modern and ICT based.
Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of evaluation, Evaluation inChoice Based Credit
System in Higher education, Computer basedtesting, Innovations in evaluation systems.
Unit -II Research Aptitude
Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Postpositivistic approach to
research.
Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitativeand Quantitative
methods.
Steps of Research.
Thesis and Article writing: Format and styles of referencing.
Application of ICT in research.
Research ethics.
Unit -III Comprehension
A passage of text be given. Questions be asked from the passage to be answered.
Unit-IV Communicat ion
Communication: Meaning, types and characteristics of communication.
Effective communication: Verbal and Non -verbal, Inter -Cultural and group communications,
Classroom communication.
Barriers to effective communicatio n
Unit -VI Logical Reasoning
Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, structure of categorical
propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies,
Uses of language, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition.
Evaluating and dist inguishing deductive and inductive reasoning.
Analogies.
Venn diagram: Simple and multiple use for establishing validity of arguments.
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Indian Logic: Means of knowledge.
Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), S habda
(Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication) and Anupalabddhi (Non -apprehension).
Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), Hetvabhasas
(fallacies of inference).
Unit -VII Data Interpretation
Sources, acquisition an d classification of Data.
Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
Graphical representation (Bar -chart, Histograms, Pie -chart, Table -chart and Line -chart) and
mapping of Data.
Data Interpretation.
Data and Governance.
Unit-VIII Information and Communicat ion Technology (ICT)
ICT: General abbreviations and terminology.
Basics of Internet, Intranet, E -mail, Audio and Video -conferencing.
Digital initiatives in higher education.
ICT and Governance.
Unit -IX People, Development and Environment
Developm ent and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals.
Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on
environment.
Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollutio n, Soil
pollution, Noise pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate
change and its Socio -Economic and Political dimensions.
Impacts of pollutants on human health.
Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear and
Forests.
Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies.
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Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate
Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit,
Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International
Solar Alliance.
Unit -X Higher Education System
Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India.
Evolution of higher learning and research in Post-Independence India.
Oriental, Conventional and Non -conventional learning programmes in India.
Professional, Technical and Skill Based education.
Value education and environmental education.
Policies, Governance, and Administration
Paper II: English
Course Content:
Unit –I : Drama
Unit –II : Poetry
Unit –III : Fiction, short story
Unit –IV : Non -Fictional Prose
Unit –V : Language: Basic concepts, theories and pedagogy. English in Use.
Unit –VI : English in India: history, evolution and futures
Unit –VII : Cultural S tudies
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Unit –VIII : Literary Criticism
Unit –IX : Literary Theory post World War II
Unit –X : Research Methods and Materials in English
Evaluation Pattern
End Examination
MCQ based Test
Paper I – 100 marks
Paper II (English) - 100 marks
Syllabus Committee
Prof. (Dr.) ShivajiSargar (Convenor)