B. A. (Hons.) English

• Duration: 4 Years
• Intake: 30
• About: The programme will span over eight semesters instead of six in light of National Education Policy. You will not only be able to major in English but also get to choose a minor subject. There will be a variety of ability enhancement courses, skills enhancement courses, value-added courses and electives to choose from. In your fourth year, you will be able to either choose research or courses worth 12 credits. Accordingly, you will be awarded either B.A. (Honours) English with Research or B.A. (Honours) English. Internship will also be a compulsory component of the programme structure. There will be multiple entry and exit points throughout the duration of the course. For further information, you can contact our admissions councillor.
• Aim: Through B.A. Honours in English, we intend to provide a thorough grounding in Literature written in the English language from the earliest period to the present day. We want students think creatively and analytically about the English language and its literature. The course is not confined to literature produced only in the British Isles but also take into account the local and global reach of the language and the diversity and range of all its literary manifestations. We help you to find the key that unlocks the door to your true potential.
• Programme Outcomes:In the due time of the course, Students will be able to
  • Comprehend various forms of literature like prose, poetry, drama and fiction
  • Apprehend different cultures and cultural sensibilities around the world
  • Understand perspectives of literary movements that existed in different ages
  • Develop the knowledge of grammatical system of English language d
  • Define literary theory and terms in criticism
  • Develop four language skills LSRW
  • Write analytically in different formats like essays, reviews, research papers etc.
  • Have a scope of employability and entrepreneurship in the field of Media and Journalism, Teaching, Public Relations, Human Resource, Civil Service, Creative Writing, etc.

Career paths:

• Public Relations & Advertising in Corporate Houses and Public Sector Undertakings
• Language Expert & Translation Services
• Marketing / Strategic Communication Positions in Corporate Houses
• Media Services & Event Management.
• Editorial and Content Development Positions in Reputed Publication Houses
• Journalism – Print and Electronic
• In Theatre, Media and Entertainment Business
• English Language and Literature Researchers
• Publishing careers in varied areas like book publishing, online publishing, scientific and medical journals, business to business (B2B) and commercial magazine publishing.
• Career in Civil Services
• Writer and Publisher
• Bloggers/ Critic/ Reviewers
• Educator / Teacher / Professor
• Soft Skills Trainer / Corporate Trainer
• Public Speaker , Motivational Speaker , Life Coach

For more information, visit www.mitsoh.edu.in

M. A. English (English Language and Literature Teaching)

This Master's programme is the only programme in Pune with an exclusive focus on 'teaching' encompassing the areas of both Language and Literature and is aimed at practicing teaching as a form of continued professional development. The programme aims at equipping prospective English Language and Literature educators with a sound knowledge of language pedagogy through a wide range of subjects distributed over the course of four semesters. Curriculum Development, Material Designing, Theories in ELLT, Approaches and Methods in ELLT, ICT and Language Teaching, English for Specific Purposes, are a few of the 15+ courses that we offer under M.A. English (ELLT).

• Duration: 2 Years
• Intake: 30
• About the programme: M.A. English (English Language & Literature Teaching (ELLT) provides postgraduate-level study of two years in a number of important areas of current theory and practice in applied linguistics, language & literature teaching.

PhD in English

Thrust areas of research:

• Duration: Minimum 3 years
• Number of Vacancies: 3

MIT School of Humanities (SOH) focuses on enriching learners’ socio-cultural understanding and helping them gain perspectives with an adequate use of technology and an interdisciplinary approach that can enhance their collaborative skills, persuasive skills and critical thinking. The School of Humanities makes a significant contribution to the larger mission of the University and provides suitable courses in the field to prepare students for the future.

Thrust areas of research of MIT SOH: English

• Language and Literature Studies
• Teaching of Listening,Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW)
• Computer-assisted language learning (CALL)
• Mobile-Assisted Language learning (MALL)
• English Language Teaching (ELT)
• Translation Studies
• Indian Writing in English
• Ecofeminist Study
• Popular Culture & Literature
• Literary Theories
• Applied Linguistics
• Language & Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in ELT
• Gamification and ELT
• Materials Production

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