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The Department of English aims to give a solid foundation in the workings of English language and how the language is used in both literary and non-literary contexts so that after the completion of their degree they come out as a professional with practical skills and a well-rounded personality. The graduates are expected to:
PEO 2: Apply their analytical skills and creative thinking to tailor their degrees in their professional interests. PEO 3: Develop as autonomous learners. PEO 4: Function in their professional fields as skilled communicators having a strong IT knowledge base. PEO 5: Contribute to general education and become trainers of the next generation language teachers and researchers.
Mapping between Mission Vs PEOs
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Program OutcomesPO 1: Students should be familiar with the representative literary texts of different eras. PO 2: Students should be able to identify, analyse, interpret and appreciate the different literary and non-literary devices used in both classical and modern fiction and non-fiction works. PO 3: Students will be aware of different literary theories as well as the theories underlying the nature of language and language learning. PO 4: Students should be able to read critically and express their ideas using various writing skills required for both their academic and professional needs. PO 5: Students will be able to think critically and solve problems showing their intellectual flexibility, creativity, cultural and ethical awareness so that they may engage in lifelong learning. PO 6: Students will be able to gain an introductory knowledge of linguistics as a discipline and develop an understanding of the issues related to first and second language acquisition.
Generic skillsGeneric skills are cognitive strategies that can be applied across a variety of subject domains. A number of workshops and meetings were held in the department to discuss the relevance of the generic skills with the B.A program in English Language and Literature and decision was made on the 10 Generic Skills. The following table presents the Generic Skills and their explanations/ definition.
Generic Skill Mapping 3. Critical Thinking and Innovation skills: Thinking critically and coming out with new ideas relevant to the field of study. 4. Language and Communication skills: Communicate effectively using good interpersonal and presentation skills. 5. Values, Ethics and Morality: Inculcate strong moral values in professional and social conduct. 6. Teamwork and Leadership skills: Able to function appropriately both as a team member or team leader. 7. Professionalism: Display professionalism by maintain punctuality, social and professional etiquette and so on. 8. Life-long Learning skills: Self-management of learning throughout life. 9. Application of Theory in Practice: Apply the knowledge gathered from readings to new domains of academic and professional lives. 10. IT Skills: Able to use the IT skills. |