Semester 5

"Modern Indian Literatures" can be referred to as the literature written in the Indian subcontinent till partition and later on independent India. This course involves learning about the development of Indian writing in English -- and understanding the various phases in which Indian English literature developed. It helps comprehend the different types of literary canons in India, and know about relevant areas of study like Partition Literature, Dalit Literature, etc..  Like every literature written throughout the world, Indian English literature can also be divided into four genres: poetry, novel, drama and non-fiction. This course covers all the four literary genres, including selected works under each unit. It enables students to have a close critical reading of the prescribed texts and also examine their socio-cultural contexts. The course overall is designed with an objective to familiarize students with the Indian literary tradition, contextualize the writers, and understand the various aspects and major themes of Indian writing in English.