Literature for competitive exams

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Free Online Course: Literature for competitive exams provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 8 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Literature for competitive exams is taught by Aysha Iqbal.

Overview
  • The course is designed and developed to suit the needs of those students who aim to appear for competitive exams with English Literature as their core subject. It will be useful for those who aspire towards acing competitive exams with literature in English as the main subject and/or want to pursue a higher academic degree, particularly as researchers, in India or abroad. The course includes major works, historical developments, sub-disciplines, movements and trends in English, American and also World literature. The participants will also gain an understanding about the key literary figures of all time and their contribution to their respective literary scene.

    INTENDED AUDIENCE : Literature, particularly in English
    PREREQUISITES : Basic UG degree in Arts/Humanities
    INDUSTRY SUPPORT : All colleges/universities

Syllabus
  • COURSE LAYOUT Week 1: An overview of the History of English Literature
    Week 2: An overview of the History of English Literature
    Week 3: An overview of the History of American literature
    Week 4: An overview of the History of American literature
    Week 5: An overview of landmarks in World literature
    Week 6: An overview of landmarks in World literature
    Week 7: An overview of Indian writing in English
    Week 8: Major trends in literary criticism and theory