MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH (MEG)

MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH (MEG)

Program Details

Program Details:

The aim of the Master’s Degree in English (MEG) Programme is 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. MEG program provides the learner a sound base in language as well as gives them exposure to a wide range of literatures. It is a yearly program with total duration of 2 years. The learners would develop an understanding of English and other literatures of their choice in their proper historico-critical perspectives. A good knowledge of reading, comprehension and writing skills would be a pre-requisite for this Programme.

Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years

Eligibility Criteria: Minimum three years Bachelor Degree from a recognized University.

 

Course Structure:

Total Course – 8

Total Credits - 64

First Year

Compulsory Course

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-05

Literary Criticism and Theory

8

2

 

PLUS 3 Other Courses from a module of Choice

24

   

Total Credits

32

 

Second Year

Compulsory Course

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits


1

MEG-04

Aspects of Language


8

OR

MEG-15

Comparative Literature

2

 

PLUS 3 Other Courses from a module of Choice

24

   

Total Credits

32

 

Available Modules: 

Module 1: British Literature

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-01

British Poetry

8

2

MEG-02

British Drama

8

3

MEG-03

British Novel

8

 

Module 2: New Literature in English (Choose any 3)

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-08

New Literatures in English

8

2

MEG-09

Australian Literature

8

3

MEG-12

A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature

8

4

MEG-19

Australian Novel

8

 

Module 3: Writings from the Margins

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-13

Writing from the Margins

8

2

MEG-14

Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation

8

3

MEG-16

Indian Folk Literature

8

 

Module 4: Writings from India

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-07

Indian English Literature

8

2

MEG-10

English Studies in India

8

3

MEG-14

Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation

8

 

Module 5: American Literature (Choose any 3)

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-06

American Literature

8

2

MEG-11

American Novel 

8

3

MEG-17

American Drama I

8

4

MEG-18

American Poetry

8

 

Module 6: The Novel

SN

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

1

MEG-03

British Novel

8

2

MEG-11

American Novel

8

3

MEG-19

Australian Novel

8

 

          Mandatory Documents Required During Admission: 

  • Bachelor's Transcript
  • Bachelors Provisional/degree/ convocation certificate (Any One)
  • +2 Transcript
  • SLC marksheet
  • Citizenship (If Date of Birth is mentioned in A.D) or Else Valid Passport
  • 3 pp size & 2 Auto Photo


    Admission Session:

The admission in MEG is taken for July and January session.

         Examination:

The examination will be taken by IGNOU through ICA.

         Academic Counseling Session:

For few programs academic Counseling Session is provided for Selective subjects only. For further details on Academic Counseling Session do kindly contact Academic Coordinator at academic@ica.edu.np.