Master of Arts (English) (MAEG)

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Name of the Program:
Master of Arts (English)
Programme Code:
MAEG
Programme Fee:
Rs. 5900/- (Per Year)
Other Fee:
Rs. 500/- (One time fee for Alumni and Certificate)
Total Fee to be Paid:
Rs. 6400/- (for First Year)
Min Duration:
2 Years
Max Duration:
4 Years
Medium of Study:
English
Eligibility:
Graduation
Programme Coordinator:
Ms. Ananya Sabath (a.sabath@osou.ac.in)
Programme Details:
Programme objectives:
  • To develop proficiency in English Language.
  • To impart  post graduate-level education in english literature so as to enhance the ability to use current theoretical approaches to literary study.
  • To provide advanced English literature and knowledge, perspectives and skills to a wide cross section of learners, including those in remote and inaccessible area of the state.
  • To synthesize learners for a wide understanding of literary characteristics, themes, and/or approaches in several literary texts.
  • To give the learners a sound understanding of English and American literatures and also other new areas in literature such as, Canadian, Australian and Indian English.
  • The pre-requisite of the programme is to equip learners with a good knowledge of reading, comprehension and writing skills
Programme outcomes:
After completing the course: ,
  • Learner will have fair understanding detailing the development and current practices of literary studies, rhetoric etc
  • Will be able to describe rhetoric contextually and comparatively and/or to historicize and theorize emerging forms of composition and expression.
  • Will demonstrate critical and analytical skills in the interpretation and evaluation of literary texts.
  • A learner will have the ability to demonstrate command over written  english, including the abilities to organize and present material proficiently.
  • Students will gain further research, writing, and analytical skills to be utilized in their future professional and academic endeavors.
  • Students will   have career opportunities in Journalism, Interpreter, Advertising, Instructional Designing, Linguistics, Editors.
Highlights of the Programme:
Duration of the Course – Minimum: 2 years, Maximum: 4 years.
Conduct of Classes: Weekend for 4 hours (preferably on Sundays)
Eligiblity Criteria: Graduation or +3 Pass in any discipline
Evaluation– Based on Assignments , Term end Examinations .
Target Group:
  • The graduate learners of any discipline who want to improve their proficiency in English language and, those who have a genuine interest in literature.
  • The learners who have a keen interest for the language and look forward for career prospect in it.
Pedagogy:
The Course shall be taught through the interactive, Self-guided Learning Materials, OERs as reference materials, Week-end Counseling Classes, Video Lectures.
Programme Structure:
Syllabus-First Year (1st and 2nd Semesters)
Course Code Course Name Credits
SEMESTER 1 (16 CREDITS)
MEG 1 British Poetry 8
MEG 2 British Drama 8
SEMESTER 2 (16 CREDITS)
MEG 3 British Novel 8
MEG 4 Aspects of Language 8
Syllabus -Second Year (3rd and 4th Semester)
SEMESTER 3 (Choose 16 credits only)
MEG 5 Literary Criticism and Theory(Compulsory) 8
MEG 6 American Literature 8
MEG 7 Indian English Literature 8
MEG 8 New Literatures in English 8
SEMESTER 4 ( Choose 16 credits only)
MEG 9 Australian Literature 8
MEG 10 English Studies in India 8
MEG 11 American Novel 8
MEG 12 A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature 8
MEG 14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation 8
Total Cumulative Credits 64
Programme activated in following Study Centres:
  1. Govt. Autonomous College, Angul (0101)
  2. Patitapaban Degree Mahavidyalaya, Jarapada (0103)
  3. Nilakantheswar Degree Mahavidyalaya, Talcher (0104)
  4. Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore (0201)
  5. Upendranath College, Soro (0202)
  6. Jaleswar Womens College, Jaleswar (0204)
  7. Rural Institute of Higher Studies, Bhograi (0205)
  8. Khaira College, Khaira (0206)
  9. Larambha College, Larambha (0302)
  10. Anchal College, Padampur (0303)
  11. Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak (0401)
  12. Rajendra (Auto) College, Bolangir (0501)
  13. Jawaharlal College, Patnagarh (0502)
  14. DAV Autonomous College, Titilagarh (0503)
  15. Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (0703)
  16. Salipur Autonomous College, Salipur (0705)
  17. Banki Autonomous College, Banki (0706)
  18. Deogarh College, Deogarh (0801)
  19. Baji Rout Memorial College, Bhuban (0902)
  20. Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati (Autonomous) College, Paralakhemundi (1001)
  21. Hill Top Degree College, Mohana (1003)
  22. Indira Memorial Degree College, Chandiput (1004)
  23. Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur (1104)
  24. Government Science College, Chatrapur (1107)
  25. Swami Vivekananda Memorial (Auto) College, Jagatsinghpur (1201)
  26. Paradip College, Paradip (1202)
  27. Narasingh Choudhury (Autonomous) College, Jajpur (1301)
  28. Vyasanagar Autonomous College, Jajpur-Road (1302)
  29. Baruneswar Mohavidyalaya, Arei, Jajpur (1303)
  30. Laxmi Narayan College, Jharsuguda (1402)
  31. Govt. (Auto) College, Bhawanipatna (1501)
  32. S.M. Govt. Women's College, Phulbani (1601)
  33. Kalinga Mahavidyalaya, G Udayagiri (1603)
  34. Kendrapada Autonomous College, Kendrapada (1701)
  35. Marshaghai College, Marsaghai (1703)
  36. Dharnidhar Autonomous College, Keonjhar (1802)
  37. Anandapur College, Anandapur (1803)
  38. BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar (1901)
  39. Prananath College (Autonomous), Khurda (1902)
  40. Vikram Deb (Auto) College, Jeypore (2001)
  41. Government College, Koraput (2002)
  42. Model Degree College, Malkangiri (2101)
  43. Balimela College Of Science and Technology, Balimela (2102)
  44. MPC Autonomous College, Baripada (2201)
  45. Karanjia Autonomus College, Karanjia (2202)
  46. Mahila Mahavidayalaya, Rairangpur (2203)
  47. Nowrangpur College, Nabarangpur (2301)
  48. Nayagarh (Autonomus) College, Nayagarh (2401)
  49. National College, Nuapada (2501)
  50. Khariar Autonomous College, Khariar (2502)
  51. Samanta Chandra Sekhar (Autonomous) College, Puri (2601)
  52. Nimapara Autonomous College, Nimapara (2603)
  53. Rayagada Autonomous College, Rayagada (2701)
  54. G.M. University, Sambalpur (2801)
  55. Bhima Bhoi College, Rairakhol (2807)
  56. Sonepur College, Subarnapur (2901)
  57. Rourkela Government Autonomous College, Rourkela (3001)
  58. Govt. College, Sundargarh (3002)