Introduction

The goal of this course is to aid students, who may not be familiar or versed in the various genres of literature, in acquiring the skill necessary to engage, understand, critically analyze, and enjoy the literary genre of short story, poetry, essay and the novel. As students read a range of works belonging to those genres, they will explore the basic concepts of literary techniques, narrative, poetic, and dramatic structures and innovations, and begin to engage with more advanced cognitive aspects of literature. The aim of the course is to make the students aware of writing a job letter/C.V./report and to summarize a given text.

PREREQUISITES: None

Course Code: ENG-207

CREDIT HOURS: 3

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

• Confidently read and understand a range of literary texts.
• Write a report on different topics.
• Write a Job Letter/C.V.
• Write a memo.
• Prepare effectively for an interview.
• Comprehend and summarize a given text.

Course Content

• ​Creative Writing
• Text
• Writing Process
• Difference between Academic and Creative Writing
• Types of Writing
• Literature 
• Elements of Short Stories
• Benefits of Creative Writing 
• Novel and its Types and Uses 
• Communication and its type, elements and benefits
• A Barrier to effective communication
• Figures of speech
• Poetry and its kinds
• Forms of Drama

Recommended Book:

• Background to English Literature

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

Final-term exam: 50 Marks

Mid-term exam: 30 Marks

Sessional: 20 Marks

Presentation: 05 Marks

Assignments: 10 Marks

Class conduct and attendance: 05 Marks

CLASS TIMINGS:

1. BBA (Hon) 4th Regular

Monday 08:00am - 09:30am

Tuesday 08:00am - 09:30am