UNIVERSITY OF KOTA

U.G. SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONFOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES

Certificate Course in ENGLISH (DCC Papers)
Diploma in ENGLISH (DCC Papers)

Bachelor Degree in ENGLISH (DSE Papers)

UNIVERSITY OF KOTA
MBS Marg, Near Kabir Circle, KOTA (Rajasthan)-324 005
 National Education Policy- 2020
based Curricula and Examination Scheme,
University of Kota, Kota
2023

Syllabus 2023-24

Course structure of Under Graduate programme in English

Syllabus checked and modified by:-
S. Name Designation Department/ Institution Mode
No. Faculty
01. Dr. Jatinder Professor English Govt. Arts Present
Kohli College, Kota
02. Dr, Seema Professor English Govt.College, Online
Kashyap Bundi
03. Dr. Seema Professor English Govt. Online
Rathore Commerce
College, Kota
04. Dr.Sapna Associate, English Govt. Arts Present
Kotra Professor Girls College,
Kota
05. Dr.Sunita Associate English Present
Mathur Professor
(Retd.)
External

Objectives & Learning Outcomes :-

Studying English Literature opens up the vista of creative imagination. Not only does
it develop skills that are essential for today’s global environment, but it also inspires
change and innovation. English Literature studies help us understand our world in all
its social, political, economic and cultural aspects through stories, novels, poems,
essays and plays. Literature can help us make better sense of our world, our lives
and ourselves.It has the power to give us an enriched understanding of other worlds,
lives and times, of the way things have been and how they might be.It embodies the
values of imagination, identification and empathy. These values matter in an
increasingly divisive world. This Course aims -
  To develop a broad understanding of literatures in English and appreciate the
role that historical context plays in the creation and interpretation of literary
works.
 To read, closely analyze, interpret, and producea variety of literary texts in a
variety of formats and genre.
 To become adept in stylistic and rhetorical analysis of literary works.
 To contextualize knowledge and develop critical thinking.

Duration of the Course:

The course B.A. (English) shall consist of three academic years divided
into 6 semesters.

Each paper contains 150 marks for regular and Non-Collegiate students. Continuous
assessment of marks 50 are divided into 30 marks for mid-term test and 20 marks
for Seminars/projectreport/presentation for regular student. WhileContinuous
assessment of marks, 50 are divided into 30 marks for report writing and 20 marks
for Viva-voce for Non-Collegiate students.

List of Papers for B.A. Part I - English Semester

Titles of the papers

Course
Year Sem. Paper Title Theory Credits
Code

Certificate Course in English (DCC Papers)

First I BAEN -101 English Poetry and Drama - I Th 06

Year
II BAEN-102 English Prose and Fiction - I Th 06
 SEMESTER – I

B.A /B.com/B.Sc
General English
Semester Scheme of Examination

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

This course is going to make the students aware about understanding Reading
comprehension and Grammar for Competitive Examinations and Higher Education
and Market requirements for communication skills along with vocabulary building.
LEARNING OUTCOME
The course will give an overview of English Language Skills much needed for
students of College entry level required for job opportunities and employable
capabilities.

Maximum Marks: 50 marks

Minimum Marks : 18 marks
Duration : One and a half hours (1 ½)
The paper (syllabus) shall consist of TWO UNITS of 20 and 30 marks respectively.

UNIT I
1. Short passages from the book The Many Worlds of Literature ed. Jasbir Jain,
Trinity Press for comprehension followed by multiple choice questions shall be
asked. - 10 MARKS.
2. Unseen Short Passages followed by multiple choice questions based on
comprehension and vocabulary shall be asked. - 10 MARKS

NOTE : This UNIT will comprise of 2 Short seen passages followed by 5 MCQ of 1
MARK each in part A. Part B will have two unseen passages followed by 5 MCQ of 1
MARK each in . [ 5×4 = 20 M]

UNIT II

UNIT II shall consist of the following topics for study with a practical approach to test
the Grammar and Usage and Communication and English Language Skills.
Parts of Speech, Sentence, Articles, Tenses, Modals, Phrasal Verbs and Common
Errors in English.

NOTE : This Section will also be of Multiple Choice Question Pattern. There will be
30 questions of 1 mark each.

ESSENTIAL READING
1. Essential English Grammar by Raymond Murphy- Cambridge University
PRESS
2. A Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson, A.V. Martinet Oxford India.

GENERAL ENGLISH EXAM

(Old Scheme)

(Common to all Faculties)

(B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.)
For Due Paper
Compulsory for all students

Duration: 1 1 / 2 hrs Min. Pass Marks: 36 Max.Marks:100

Objectives
An essentially language based course that aims at making students study English
Prose with a view
to enlarge their comprehension of the language and develop all the four skills. It also
aims at giving
them basic skills in grammar, widening their vocabulary and teaching them to write
simple and
correct English.
The question paper will have 50 multiple choice questions. Each question will carry 2
marks.
1) Comprehension and vocabulary
Prose: The Many Worlds of Literatureby Jasbir Jain (Publisher : Macmillan), Indian.

1) 20 Questions based on the content from the prescribed text.

2) 10 Questions based on one unseen passage.
3) 20 Questions on Basic Language Skills : Parts of speech, Determiners, Voice,
Reported-
Speech, Correct Verbs, form of Modals, Phrasal Verbs, Prepositions and Question
Tags.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. A Practical English Grammar by A.J. Thomson & A.V. Martinet
2. Oxford English Grammar Course by Michael Swan & Catherine Walter
3. Fundamentals of English Grammar by Betty Azar
4. Advanced English Grammar by Martin Hewings
5. Practical English Writing Skills by Mona Scheraga
6. CVs and Job Applications by Judith Leigh
7. How to Write a CV that Works by Paul Mcgee
8. Writing Effective Email by Nancy Flynn & Tom Flynn

BAEN-101

Semester: First
Paper I - English Poetry and Drama
Contact Hours/Week : 06 Hours Maximum Marks : 150 Marks
Duration of Examination : 03 Hours Annual Assessment : 100 Marks
Continuous : 50 Marks
assessment
Note: The syllabus is divided into five independent units and question paper will be divided into two
sections:
  Section-A will carry 20 marks with 01 compulsory question comprising 10 short
answer type questions taking two questions from each unit. Each question shall be of
two marks.

 Section-B will carry 80 marks with equally divided into five long answer type
questions. Paper setter shall be advised to set two questions from each unit and
students are instructed to attempt five questions by selecting one question from each
unit. Unit I to IV will have one question on Reference to Context from each Unit.

 Continuous Assessment: 30 marks for mid-term test and 20 marks for

Seminars/project report/presentation for regular student. For Non-
Collegiate students,30 marks for report writing and 20 marks for Viva-
voce

Unit - I (Detailed Study)

Edmund Spenser : Ice and Fire
William Shakespeare :To be or Not to be.
When to the Sessions
Unit - II (Detailed Study)
John Donne : Death, Be Not proud
Henry Vaughan :The Retreat
Andrew Marvell :Thoughts in a Garden
Unit -III (Detailed Study)
John Milton :When the Assault was Intended
Lucifer in Hell
John Dryden :Shadwell
Alexander’s Feast
Alexander Pope : From ‘An Essay on Criticism’
Unit-IV (Detailed Study)
William Shakespeare : As you Like It
Unit-V
Literary History :Elizabethan Period
Metaphysical Poetry
Neo- Classical Period
Literary Terms : Sonnet, Ode, Conceit, Lyric, Simile, Metaphor,
Alliteration, Blank Verse, Rhythm, Heroic
Couplet, Hyperbole, Pun, Rennaisance,
Restoration, Satire, Comedy
Recommeded Books :
1. P.E and Homai P. Dustoor : Poet’s Pen ( OUP )
2.M.H. Abrams : A Glossary of Literary Terms (Macmillan)
3.W.H. Hudson : An Outline History of English Literature

Semester II
Contact Hours/Week : 06 Hours Maximum Marks : 150 Marks
Duration of Examination : 03 Hours Annual Assessment : 100 Marks
Continuous : 50 Marks
assessment
Note: The syllabus is divided into five independent units and question paper will be divided into two
sections:

 Section-A will carry 20 marks with 01 compulsory question comprising 10 short

answer type questions taking two questions from each unit. Each question shall be of
two marks.

 Section-B will carry 80 marks with equally divided into five long answer type
questions. Paper setter shall be advised to set two questions from each unit and
students are instructed to attempt five questions by selecting one question from each
unit.. Unit I to IV will have one question on Reference to Context from each Unit.

 Continuous Assessment: 30 marks for midterm test and 20 marks for

Seminars/project report/presentation for regular student. For Non-
Collegiate students,30 marks for report writing and 20 marks for Viva-
voce

Prose and Fiction- I

 Unit-I (For Detailed Study)

E.V. Lucas : Bores

George Bernard Shaw : Freedom
J.B.S. Haldane : What I Require from Life.
Unit -II (For Detailed Study)
J.B. Priestley : Student Mobs
Richard Livingstone : The Essentials of Education
Aldous Huxley : Non Violence
Unit-III (For Detailed Study)
Anonymous : The Three Dancing Goats

Karel Capek : The Fortune Teller

Anton Chekhov : Grief
Unit IV(For Detailed Study)
Katherine Mansfield : The Doll’s House
Leo Tolstoy : How much land does a Man Need ?
Artur Conan Doyle : The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.
Unit-V (For Non- Detailed Study)
R.K. Narayan : The Bachelor of Arts

Book: Essays Short Stories and One Act Plays. Ed. By R.K. Kaushik
and S. C. Bhatia, OUP