ENGLISH

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Globally, English Literature has been one of the most popular subjects for higher education. This branch of learning has developed over the course of more than a thousand years and incorporates socio-cultural influences of multiple civilizations. With changing times, the subject has undergone a transformation from being a study of the work of famous poets, essayists, novelists and dramatists to a psychoanalytical assessment of contribution of English Literature on social, cultural and economic changes over the years.

The Department of English at Annada College aims at offering an all-inclusive learning of these new aspects of English Literature along with an in-depth assessment of famous literary figures and their works. Our faculty is dedicated towards helping students discover the ingenuity of the language and literature. We offer a holistic learning experience for students to help them appreciate the aesthetics of the English literature.

Our Department offers admission to undergraduate course in English literature. The wide-ranging syllabus of English Literature includes Indo-Anglian Literature, Modern European Drama, Post-colonial Literature in India, South Africa and America, History of Feminism and Feminist Literature, Aspects of Feminist Literature, Neo-classical Prose, Gothic Novels, Contemporary Writings in English, translations of the Indian classics and such other interesting genres. The course has been designed to include critically acclaimed works as well as popular literature. In every semester, an assortment of units is selected to evenly distribute learning across the above-mentioned areas of English Literature. Our faculty encourages students to read from texts as well as assists them with simplified analysis and interpretations for superior understanding.

If a student wants to pursue undergraduate course in English Literature, he/she can apply after Class XII or equivalent exam from a recognized board. English Literature offers multi-dimensional career options for graduating students. Some choose to appear for Civil Services and other public services after graduating from English. A full-fledged academic career in the language is also in high demand across India. Most of the government / non-government agencies look out for translators, subject-matter experts, academicians and such other profiles on a regular basis. Students with a background in English can go ahead to pursue Mass Communication, Business Administration, Social Services, Government Services, or opt to specialize in English with Linguistics, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature and more.

In recent times, digitization is playing an important role in boosting career prospects for students of English Literature. This has brought English language into the mainstream corporate scenario. Print, Online as well as Television seek for people who hold good command over written as well as oral communication in English. Students can explore a whole new world of digital content writing, online journalism, blogging and more based on their personal choices.