"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.
- Teacher: Dr ANAMIKA SUKUL
- Teacher: MICHAEL PREETHAM JAKKULA
Course Description
'English in Action' has been designed with an objective to make all youngsters learn good English for success in their professional and personal lives. The focus will be upon four categories: Prose, Poetry, Vocabulary, and Grammar. In addition to these the last unit focuses upon developing the writing skills of students by including review writing. The course has been designed keeping in view the real life and contextual aspects of language and literature. Apart from the usual literary and language components, the course has a unit on Gender Sensitization with a view to impart gender equality among students. Linguistic outcomes coupled with language outcomes that the course strives for, it also makes attempt to inculcate a value system that is the need of the hour.
- Teacher: Dr. MAITHRY SHINDE
The course offers a theoretical overview of the concepts and the cases associated with development communication. The primary aim is to study the thematic linkages between media and development and their functional implications for less developed countries. Navigating through key strategies, issues and barriers, it also allows the study of development paradigms through the usage of media tools. The engagement is on the basis of dialogue and delivery while we explore the topics together through focussed lectures, readings, screenings & group discussions.
- Teacher: SRIVEDA BASWAPOOR
