डॉ. बी. आर. अम्बेडकर विश्वविद्यालय दिल्ली 
Candidates must appear in [CUET(UG)].
Applicants need to have passed class XII Examination with at least 50 % marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognised board (Relaxation of 5 % marks for SC/ST/PwBD/Delhi OBC(NCL)/Defence/Kashmiri Migrant).
Eligibility
×Candidates must appear in [CUET(UG)].
Applicants need to have passed class XII Examination with at least 50 % marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognised board (Relaxation of 5 % marks for SC/ST/PwBD/Delhi OBC(NCL)/Defence/Kashmiri Migrant).
Merit will be calculated by considering the [CUET(UG)] SCORE obtained in the combination of sections (Domain/ General/Language) mapped to the programme.
Domain/ General/ Optional Languages to be selected by the applicant on NTA portal
Section I: English
Section II: Best score of any
three of the 23 domain specific subjects listed in section II
Keeping in view the university’s larger objectives of engaged scholarship and concern with margins, the B.A Honours programme in English aims to deepen the interaction of the students with the larger issues of our times and society, taking literature as the point of departure for an engagement with social concerns. Our programme introduces students to all aspects of the study of literature. Along with literature written in English, it has a strong component of translations into English of Indian and all other significant literatures across the world around them. Considering the study of literature as an entry point for students to critically examine the world, we also focus on folk, indigenous, popular and other artistic traditions as well as different media and forms of expression. The programme hopes to impart to students the broadest possible understanding of literature as a cultural and linguistic practice and arm them with tools to dismantle accepted and forced hierarchies in literary and cultural practices.
The approach of the Programme is inter-disciplinary in the hope that students majoring in English will develop a holistic perspective not only of literature but also of other related disciplines such as history, psychology, sociology, and gender studies. Students from other disciplines who take English courses bring new perspectives to reading literature and this helps in an exchange of ideas through more meaningful discussions in class.
Faculty involved in teaching the programme.
- Dr. Amit Singh
- Dr. Bhoomika Meiling
- Dr. Kopal
- Dr. Diamond Oberoi Vahali
- Dr. Usha Mudiganti
- Dr. Sanju Thomas
- Dr. Sapna Dudeja Taluja
- Dr. Vikram Singh Thakur
The Programme outcomes of the undergraduate English programme at the University are:
- Literature's Societal Significance: Graduates will demonstrate an appreciation for literature's multifaceted role in society, recognizing its capacity for cultural reflection, social critique, and transformative influence.
- Global Literary Perspective: Through exposure to literature from diverse cultural contexts in English translation, students will develop a broad and nuanced perspective, enhancing their understanding of global literary traditions and socio-historical contexts.
- Relevance and Interventional Competence: The program will cultivate students' ability to appreciate literature's relevance and its potential to intervene in social, cultural, and political discourses, empowering them to engage critically with contemporary issues.
- Critical Inquiry Skills: Graduates will develop advanced critical thinking skills, enabling them to interrogate, analyze, and interpret literary texts, theories, and contexts with depth and sophistication.
- Exploration of Literary Diversity: Students will explore various genres, forms, and periods of literature across global traditions, fostering an appreciation for literary diversity, innovation, and evolution over time.
- Historical and Cultural Awareness: The program will foster a deep understanding of historical and cultural contexts within which literature is produced, enabling students to situate literary works within broader socio-cultural narratives.
- Interdisciplinary Engagement: Graduates will engage with interdisciplinary perspectives, drawing connections between literature and disciplines such as history, psychology, sociology, and gender studies, enriching their holistic understanding of human experience and knowledge.
- Effective Communication and Expression: Students will develop advanced communication skills, both written and oral, facilitating the articulation of complex ideas, interpretations, and analyses with clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
- Ethical and Inclusive Practices: The program will promote ethical and inclusive practices in students' engagement with literature and society, fostering a commitment to academic integrity, social responsibility, diversity, and inclusivity.
The graduate students will be able to:
- appreciate the role of literature in society
- exhibit familiarity with major literary works, genres, periods, and critical approaches to British, American, and post-colonial literatures
- employ critical reading strategies, disciplinary writing expertise, and sophisticated analytical skills in their written and oral communication
- critically and analytically read works of literature produced in different cultures during different times
- write sophisticated and original argument on a specialized topic
- gather, understand, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of written and electronic sources
What is the minimum eligibility requirement for this programme?
Candidates are admitted through merit from the CUET examination.
What is the duration of the programme?
This is a four-year programme with the option of multiple exits after one year( Certificate), two years ( Diploma), three years (UG Degree), and four years ( UG Degree with Honours/Research, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for Research Degree).
How is it positioned in relation to other similar programmes in the field?
Similar programmes in the field still offer predominantly British literature courses. B.A Honours in English in the university has decided to dismantle this hierarchical pattern and seeks to decolonize literature. Therefore, while there are courses on British literature, many more courses focus on world literature in English translation.
What are the professional trajectories that the graduates of the programme may pursue?
Many of the students opt to do a B.Ed. or an M.A after a B.A in English. Since English as a discipline is interdisciplinary and the B.A programme at the university is broad-based, students can also choose to go for Masters in other disciplines such as Psychology, History, Sociology, Gender Studies and so on. Students can also take up jobs in publishing, journalism, advertisement, public relations, technical writing, technical editing, etc.