The Department of English provides Add-on and Value-Added Courses to students pursuing B.A. Functional English and B.A. English Language and Literature, respectively, in alternating semesters. These courses are designed to equip students with updated knowledge and enhance their skills in their chosen fsssss. By offering these opportunities, the department aims to ensure that students stay abreast of the latest developments in the English language and literature domain, enabling them to remain competitive and well-prepared for their future careers.

Add- Courses

Presentation Skills

The Add-on course on ‘Presentation Skills’ is offered during the first semester to students pursuing B.A. Functional English and B.A. English Language and Literature. As future professionals in language and communication-related fields, it is crucial for these students to possess effective presentation abilities. This course equips them with the necessary skills to deliver compelling presentations in academic and professional settings. By honing their presentation skills, students can effectively communicate their ideas, research findings, and arguments with clarity and persuasiveness.

Accent Training

The course is offered to students in their third semester of B.A. Functional English. As aspiring language professionals, these students must cultivate strong communication skills and master various accents to effectively engage with diverse audiences. The course focuses on enhancing their pronunciation, intonation, and overall accent to ensure clarity and comprehension in spoken English. By emphasizing accent training, students will improve their ability to communicate clearly and develop confidence in their verbal interactions.

Public Speaking

The Department offers an Add-on course on “Public Speaking” specifically designed for students of B.A. Functional English in their fourth semester. This course equips students with essential skills required for confidently expressing ideas, engaging audiences, and delivering impactful presentations. Through this course, students develop effective speech structuring, persuasive techniques, appropriate body language utilization, and stage fright management. Public speaking skills hold immense significance in various professional settings, such as teaching, journalism, public relations, and leadership roles. Mastering public speaking enhances communication skills, boosts self-confidence, and enables students to become effective storytellers, making a lasting impact in their careers while effectively conveying messages to diverse audiences.

Diploma in Conversational English

The course on “Conversational English” is offered to undergraduate students to enhance their proficiency in spoken English and develop their communication skills. Through this course, students will learn to engage in everyday conversations, express their thoughts, and interact confidently in various social and professional contexts. By focusing on conversational English, students will improve their vocabulary, fluency, and accuracy, enabling them to effectively communicate with native and non-native English speakers. This course is valuable for students preparing for careers that require strong verbal communication, such as customer service, sales, hospitality, and international relations. Additionally, mastering conversational English fosters cultural understanding, promotes inclusivity, and opens doors to diverse opportunities in an increasingly globalized world.

Language Skills for Digital Content Writing

The course offered in the third semester to B. A. English students is highly relevant as it addresses the demands of the contemporary digital landscape. In an era where online content plays a crucial role, this course equips students with the necessary language skills for effective digital content creation. By focusing on web articles, blogs, social media posts, and online advertisements, students will develop the ability to adapt their writing style and tone to suit different digital platforms. They will learn techniques to engage and captivate online audiences, optimize content for search engines, and utilize persuasive language for effective communication. This course prepares B. A. English Language and Literature students for careers in digital marketing, content creation, social media management, and other roles that require strong digital writing skills, ensuring they remain competitive and valuable in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Language for Visual Narratives

Offered to fifth-semester B.A. English Language and Literature students, the course holds immense relevance for their academic and professional growth. In today’s visual-centric world, where images, films, and digital media play a significant role, understanding the language and techniques used in visual storytelling is crucial. The aim of this course is to enhance the student’s ability to create narrations for visual media by enabling them to critically engage with various forms of visual narratives, including films, documentaries, graphic novels, and advertisements. By studying the language and techniques employed in visual narratives, the students gain valuable skills that prepare them for careers in media, film studies, digital content creation, and other fields requiring the analysis and creation of compelling visual narratives.

Value-Added Courses

Essential Writing Skills

Essential Writing Skills is a Value-Added Course offered in the second semester to students pursuing B.A. Functional English and B.A. English Language and Literature. This course aims to enhance student’s writing proficiency and equip them with essential skills for effective written communication. Through this course, students learn techniques for organizing their thoughts, structuring their writing, and developing coherent and cohesive essays. They also develop skills in critical analysis, argumentation, and research, enabling them to produce well-structured and well-supported written work. The course focuses on various types of writing, including academic essays, reports, and creative pieces, providing students with a solid foundation for their future academic and professional endeavors.

Grammar for Competitive Examination

This course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of grammar rules and concepts necessary for competitive examinations. Through this course, students develop their grammatical accuracy, sentence formation skills, and the ability to identify and correct common errors. The course also focuses on enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities related to grammar usage. By mastering grammar for competitive examinations, students gain a competitive edge and improve their chances of success in various competitive exams, job interviews, and other language proficiency assessments. The course is offered in the fourth semester to students pursuing B.A. Functional English and B.A. English Language and Literature.