Key Objectives:

• Develop advanced knowledge of major literary periods, movements, and genres.
• Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills through the study of literary theory and criticism.
• Conduct independent research and contribute to the scholarly discourse in the field of English literature.
• Engage with diverse cultural and historical contexts to understand the evolution of literature.

Syllabus Overview:

1. Core Courses:

   • Literary Theory and Criticism
   • Research Methods in English Literature
   • Seminar in Major Literary Periods (e.g., Renaissance, Romanticism, Modernism)
   • Comparative Literature

2. Genre Studies:

   • Poetry and Poetics
   • Prose Fiction: Novel and Short Story
   • Drama: Tragedy and Comedy
   • Literary Nonfiction

3. Specialized Topics:

   • Postcolonial Literature
   • Women in Literature
   • Environmental Literature
   • Literature and Film Adaptation

4. Electives:

   • Shakespearean Studies
   • Contemporary Literature
   • Victorian Literature
   • American Literature

5. Thesis or Comprehensive Exam:

   • Students may choose between completing a research-based thesis or taking comprehensive exams that test their knowledge across different periods and critical approaches.