Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Field Project Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Module 1

• 1 Classroom Observations in Schools Students will visit schools to observe and document English teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and student engagement. This project bridges pedagogical theory and classroom practice while encouraging reflection on innovations and gaps in language instruction.
• 2 Classroom Observations in Colleges Similar to school visits, students will observe English teaching practices in college settings. Emphasis will be on advanced pedagogical strategies, curriculum structure, and learner interaction in higher education.
• 3 Study of English Language Labs and Digital Resources Students will explore English language labs in colleges or universities to assess the integration of technology in language learning. They will document tools, software, and teaching methods used in blended learning environments.
• 4 Exploring English Resources in Academic Libraries Students will visit college or university libraries to examine how English language and literature are represented through books, journals, and digital content. This encourages awareness of research resources and academic inquiry.
• 5 Survey of English Newspaper and Magazine Subscriptions in Libraries Students will conduct a survey in public, private, and institutional libraries to assess the availability and readership of English periodicals. This will provide insights into media consumption and language exposure.
• 6 Visits to Literary Festivals in the Region Students will attend local literary festivals to engage with contemporary authors, genres, and debates in English literature. These visits foster literary appreciation in dynamic and interactive settings.
• 7 Visits to Book Exhibitions (2 to 4 Events Recommended) Students will explore English titles and publishing trends by visiting major book fairs. Analysis will focus on reader interests, marketing strategies, and genre popularity.
• 8 Visits to Local Bookstores and Open Street Bookstalls This project explores informal and small-scale book-selling practices. Students will examine the accessibility and affordability of English books in diverse urban and semi-urban contexts.
• 9 Visits to English Book Publishing Houses Students will observe editorial processes, content curation, and production methods in local English publishing houses, offering insight into the literary industry.
• 10 Mapping Literary Spaces in Mumbai and Surrounding Areas Students will identify and document places of literary significance, such as author homes, cafés, libraries, or bookshops, and reflect on their cultural and historical relevance.
• 11 Visits to College Literary Clubs Students will study the structure and activities of literary clubs in local colleges. Comparisons between urban and rural clubs will reveal how literary culture varies across contexts.
• 12 Survey on English Language Proficiency (Peers and Community) Students will design and conduct surveys to assess English proficiency levels in schools, colleges, and community groups. Findings will help identify learning challenges and areas for intervention.
• 13 Questionnaire-Based Survey on English Literacy in Formal and Informal Settings Students will assess English exposure and competency in schools, NGOs, and informal community spaces. The project builds skills in survey design and data interpretation.
• 14 Interview-Based Survey on Local Literary Awareness Through interviews with students and community members, students will explore awareness of local authors and themes such as Partition, migration, or the pandemic. Emphasis will be on qualitative research and documentation.
• 15 Survey on English Signage in Markets and Public Places Students will conduct surveys of English signage (shop boards, public signs) in marketplaces and main roads. They will evaluate spelling, clarity, and public usability, supplemented by interviews with shopkeepers and the public.
• 16 Study of English Usage in Local Government Documentation Students will visit local government offices (Municipal Corporations or Gram Panchayats) to analyse the use of English in administrative documents and explore the use of technical or legal jargon.
• 17 Visit to English News Channel Studios Students will survey how the English language is used in news production, including scripting, editing, and delivery. Focus will be on communication strategies and real-time language improvisation.
• 18 Interviews with Journalists and Content Writers Students will engage with professionals such as news reporters, editors, and content creators to understand journalistic language use, challenges in reporting, and ethical communication.
• 19 Helping Local Shops and Businesses with English Publicity Materials Students will assist local entrepreneurs in creating English-language publicity content (flyers, brochures, social media profiles) and teach them basic digital marketing practices.
• 20 Survey on E-Commerce App Usage Among Senior Citizens and Homemakers Students will interact with seniors and homemakers to assess their familiarity with English interfaces on apps like Amazon or Flipkart. This includes identifying common challenges and providing simple solutions.
• 21 Interviews with Local Artists and Performers Students will interview authors, poets, playwrights, dancers, and musicians to understand their creative processes and the role of English in their art.
• 22 Visit to Village Festivals (Jatras) to Document Oral Traditions Students will explore local myths, legends, and stories associated with village festivals. This project fosters cultural sensitivity and preservation of intangible heritage.
• 23 Documenting Local Folktales and Oral Narratives Students will collect and document local folktales and oral histories, examining their narrative structures and cultural significance.
• 24 Translation of Regional Texts into English Students will translate short regional poems or stories (e.g., from Marathi) into English, developing skills in translation and cross-cultural literary appreciation.
• 25 Study of Reading Habits Among First-Generation College Students This project investigates reading preferences, access to books, and barriers faced by first-generation learners, especially in rural and semi- urban Maharashtra.
• The topics are indicative, and the faculty members should allot Field Projects that are relevant and important as per the core Subject. The Field Project may be taken individually or in a group of 5 students with proper guidance from the Faculty.