It is an under graduate programme offered by LISSAH under the University of Calicut and provides students with genuine aptitude and literary talents to widen their avenue of knowledge in English Literature. The complementary courses offered in Journalism and Audio Visual Communication have high contemporary relevance. This course equips the student to pursue a career in Journalism, Media, Civil Service, Literature and related areas.
Eligibility: Pass in Plus two/ Pre degree/ equivalent examination. Candidates who have passed the HSE of Tamil Nadu private study are not admitted to this course under Calicut University.
The course content and Syllabus are as follows:
First Semester
- AO1 - Communication Skills in English
- AO2 - Critical Reasoning and Writing
- AO7 - Communication Skills in Languages other than English
- EN1B1 - Methodology of Humanities
- AVCC01 - Introduction to Audio Visual Communication
- JCC101 - Introduction to Communication and Journalism
Second Semester
- AO3 - Reading Literature in English
- AO4 - Readings on Indian Constitution,Secularism and Sustainable Environment
- AO8 - Translation and Communication in other Languages
- EN2B1 - Methodology of Literature
- AVCC02 - Broadcasting
- JCC102 - History of Mass Media
Third Semester
- A05 - Literature and Contemporary Issues
- A09 - Literature in additional Languages
- EN3B1 - Informatics
- EN3B2 - Reading Prose
- AVCC03 - Fundamentals of Cinema
- JCC103 - Corporate Communication &Advertising
Fourth Semester
- A06 - History and Philosophy of Science
- A10 - Culture and Civilization
- EN4B1 - Reading Poetry
- EN4B2 - Reading Fiction
- AVCC04 - New Media
- JCC104 - News Reporting and Editing
Fifth Semester
- EN5B1 - Reading Drama
- EN5B2 - Language & Linguistics
- EN5B3 - Literary Criticism and Theory
- EN5B4 - Literatures in English: American and Post Colonial
- EN5B5(Pr) - Project (to be continued in 6th semester)
- Open Course
Sixth Semester
- EN6B1 - Women’s Writing
- EN6B2 - Modern English Literature
- EN6B3 - Indian Writing in English
- EN6B4 - Writing for the Media
- EN6B5E(1/2/3) - Elective
- EN6B6(Pr) - Project
Scope and Opportunities: BA English with Journalism and Audio Visual Communication is a coveted course of study. After the completion of this course, students can go for M A English Literature or M. C. J. (Master of Communication Journalism) or any P G course which requires a degree as a basic qualification (MSW, MBA etc.) After completing this course and its Post Graduation (PG), students can be placed in various positions like: Teaching, Print and Visual Media, Event Management, Web Journalism, Corporate Advertising, Amateur/ Professional Reporting, Opening to the wide world of literature as critics, writers etc. |
