NU English Department Syllabus|Complete 4-Year BA Honours Program

English Department Program Overview

The Four Year B.A. Honours Course in English at National University, Bangladesh provides comprehensive training in English language, literature, and critical thinking. The program is designed to develop students' analytical skills, linguistic competence, and appreciation of literary traditions.

                    Program Highlights
                    Total Credits: 120 (24+24+32+40 across four years)
Comprehensive coverage of British, American, and World Literature
Includes linguistic studies and literary criticism
Optional papers in continental literature or language teaching methods
Viva-voce examination in final year

                

Year-Wise Syllabus Breakdown

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

First Year Syllabus (600 Marks, 24 Credits)

Paper Code	Paper Title	Marks	Credits
211101	English Reading Skills	100	4
211103	English Writing Skills	100	4
211105	Introduction to Poetry	100	4
211107	Introduction to Prose: Fiction and Non-Fiction	100	4
212009/212111/211909	Introducing Sociology OR Introduction to Social Work OR Introduction to Political Theory	100	4
211501	History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh	100	4
Total		600	24

First Year Overview

Foundation Building
The first year establishes core English language skills and introduces fundamental literary concepts. Students develop:

Reading & Writing proficiency through dedicated courses
Basic understanding of Poetry and Prose (both fiction and non-fiction)
Complementary studies in Sociology/Social Work/Political Theory
History of Bangladesh's independence

Prepares students for advanced literary studies with essential language and analytical skills.

Second Year Syllabus (600 Marks, 24 Credits)

Paper Code	Paper Title	Marks	Credits
221101	Introduction to Drama	100	4
221103	Romantic Poetry	100	4
221105	Advanced Reading and Writing	100	4
221107	History of English Literature	100	4
222009/222115	Sociology of Bangladesh OR Bangladesh Society and Culture	100	4
221909	Political Organization and The Political System of UK and USA	100	4
Total		600	24

Second Year Overview

Literary Expansion
Builds on foundational knowledge with:

Introduction to Drama as a genre
Specialized study of Romantic Poetry
Advanced Reading & Writing techniques
Comprehensive History of English Literature
Social sciences electives focusing on Bangladesh's culture/politics
Comparative study of UK & US political systems

Develops critical analysis skills and historical understanding of literature.

Third Year Syllabus (800 Marks, 32 Credits)

Paper Code	Paper Title	Marks	Credits
231101	Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama	100	4
231103	16th and 17th Century Poetry	100	4
231105	17th and 18th Century Non-Fictional Prose	100	4
231107	Restoration and Eighteenth Century Fiction	100	4
231109	Restoration and Eighteenth Century Poetry and Drama	100	4
231111	Victorian Poetry	100	4
231113	Introduction to Literary Criticism (Up to Romantic Period)	100	4
231115	Introduction to Linguistics	100	4
Total		800	32

Third Year Overview

Specialization & Depth
Focuses on specific literary periods and theories:

Elizabethan/Jacobean Drama (Shakespearean era)
16th-18th Century Poetry & Prose
Victorian Poetry
Foundations of Literary Criticism
Introduction to Linguistics

Provides concentrated study of major literary movements and critical approaches.

Fourth Year Syllabus (1000 Marks, 40 Credits)

Paper Code	Paper Title	Marks	Credits
241101	Nineteenth Century Novel	100	4
241103	Twentieth Century Poetry	100	4
241105	Modern Drama	100	4
241107	Twentieth Century Novel	100	4
241109	American Poetry	100	4
241111	American Literature: Fiction and Drama	100	4
241113	Classics in Translation	100	4
241115	Literary Criticism (From Victorian to Modern Age)	100	4
241117/241119	Continental Literature OR Approaches and Methods of Language Teaching	100	4
241120	Viva-voce	100	4
Total		1000	40

Fourth Year Overview

Advanced Studies & Culmination
Covers modern literature and includes:

19th-20th Century Novels
Modern Drama & American Literature
Advanced Literary Criticism
Classics in Translation (world literature)
Choice between Continental Literature or Language Teaching Methods
Comprehensive Viva Voce examination

Prepares students for professional applications of English studies with modern perspectives and practical options.

Quick Facts

Program: B.A. Honours in English
Duration: 4 Years
Total Marks: 3000
Total Credits: 120
Effective From: 2013-2014

Program Structure

1st (24)

2nd (24)

3rd (32)

4th (40)

The program follows a progressive structure with increasing specialization each year.

Years

120

Credits

3000

Total Marks

10+

Core Areas

Key Focus Areas

British Literature

American Literature

Literary Criticism

Linguistics

World Literature

Language Teaching

Degree Outcomes

Advanced literary analysis skills
Proficiency in academic writing
Understanding of linguistic principles

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Learning Program

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Study Materials

English Department Syllabus