M.A. – English – MRIIRS

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

1. To use English language with propriety and effectiveness so as to introduce and develop an argument, derive inferences and arrive at a conclusion
2. To identify and compare the features of literature written during different literary movements.
3. To appreciate a work of literature by reexamining and analyzing it, thus developing an original insight into literature.
4. To understand contemporary approaches in literary criticism and linguistics theories
5. To assess literature of different cultural backgrounds and ages for gaining a comprehensive insight into contemporary social issues, hence developing a more humane approach so as to appreciate cultural differences as well as to get sensitize towards contemporary areas of conflict
6. To design and carry out original and persuasive research to produce original scholarship that contributes to the growth of knowledge

PROGRAMME OUTCOME (POS)

PO1.Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different perspectives.

PO2.Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.

PO3. Social Interaction: Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.

PO4. Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

PO5. Ethics: Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.

PO6. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.

PO7. Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context socio-technological changes

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME (PSOS):

PSO1. Bestow on the students the insight into literary texts in their historical and cultural contexts.

PSO2. Endow them with various literary tools and techniques to appreciate a literary work so as to get lessons/ morals as well as aesthetic pleasure out of it.

PSO3. Infuse in them the ability to relate the literary text to contemporary socio-cultural milieu and come to a better understanding of socio-cultural issues by analysing and assessing them.

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