Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
English has become the official business language of the world. It is the most widely used programming, computing and digital language of the virtual world. More than 90 % of the worlds scientific literature including conference proceeding, journals and books are published in English language. It has worldwide acceptance as the commercial language for business, trade, commerce and financial transactions.
Apart from the commercial and scientific perception of the English language, it has it’s own literary value and aesthetic beauty. English Literature, cultural studies, the history of English literature, modern literature, rhetoric, scientific literature etc., are the various feature of this language. BA Full Form in English is Bachelor of Arts. Students read about various dramas, novels and poetry from different parts of history to debate and discuss the times when these were written, the motive of the author, cultural significance, literary acumen and character depth.
Why study English?
- It is the business language of the world.
- More than 80 % of the digital world is in English.
- International Business Language is English.
- 75 % of the BPO and KPO is based on the communication through English.
- International job opportunism.
- Global view and relations.
RAAK Arts & Science College is offering a three years undergraduate degree program Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English. The college is affiliated to Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, India. The course is based on the syllabus (curriculum) prescribed by the University.
Curriculum Focus:
| Tamil-I | Tamil-IV |
| Communicative English I | English Through Literature II |
| Literary Genres and Forms | Drama I |
| Symphony of Verse | Fiction |
| Tamil-II | Indian English Literature |
| Communicative English II | American Literature |
| Harmony of Prose I | Shakespeare |
| Advanced English Grammar | Narratives of Resistance |
| Tamil-III | Literary Theory and Criticism |
| English Through Literature I | New Literatures in English |
| Symphony of Verse II | Drama II |
| Harmony of Prose II | World Classics in Translation |
Career Pathways:
| Journalist | Corporate communication |
| Copywriting | Marketing Manager |
| Social Media Manager | Paralegal |
| Content Writer | Publisher |
| PR Manager | Script writer |
| Technical Writer | Academic |
| Editor | Ad |
| Librarian | Content Manager |
| Translator | Civil service |
| Teacher | Copyeditor |
| Law | Teaching English as a second or foreign language |
| Writer | Human Resources |
Programme Outcomes:
PO1: Disciplinary Knowledge: Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate programme of study.
PO2: Critical Thinking: Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyse and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis of empirical evidence; identify relevant assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following scientific approach to knowledge development.
PO3: Problem Solving: Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s earning to real life situations.
PO4: Analytical Reasoning: Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; identify logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and support them with evidence and examples and addressing opposing viewpoints.
PO5: Scientific Reasoning:Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative / qualitative data; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence, and experiences from an open minded and reasoned perspective.
PO6: Self-directed & Lifelong Learning: Ability to work independently, identify and manage a project. Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including “learning how to learn”,through self-placed and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives.
PO7: Reflective Thing: Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self awareness and reflexivity of both self and society
PO8: Reading & Projects: Document their reading and interpretive practices in assignments, translation works, and independent projects.
PO9: Confidence & Effectiveness: Confidently and effectively articulate their literary and textual experiences.
PO10: Social Skills & Empathetic Approach: Reorganize a professional and reflective approach to leadership, responsibility, personal integrity, empathy, care and respect for others, accountability and self regulation.
Programme Specific Outcomes:
PSO1: Acquire good knowledge and understanding, to solve specific theoretical & applied problems in different area of English Language and Literature.
PSO2: Understand, formulate, develop mathematical arguments, logically and use quantitative models to address issues arising in social sciences, businessand other context /fields.
PSO3: To prepare the students who will demonstrate respectful engagement with other’s ideas, behaviors, beliefs and apply diverse frames of references to decisions and actions. To create effective entrepreneurs by enhancing their critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and leadership skill that will facilitate startups and high potential organizations.
PSO4: Developing a research framework and presenting their independent ideas effectively.
PSO5: Equipping their employability skills to excel in professions like teaching and exposing them to various activities to empower them through communication skills.
PSO6: Enabling a holistic perspective towards the socio-political inequalities and environmental issues.