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Bachelor of Arts in English is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular student secures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.

Programme Objectives

The Bachelor of Arts in English is a four-year degree programme with an optional research component in the fourth year for students achieving a minimum CGPA of 75%. The programme offers a comprehensive understanding of English literature, tracing its historical development and exploring its social, political, and cultural contexts. Students engage with diverse literatures, literary forms, and theoretical perspectives to develop critical and creative insights into both traditional and contemporary issues.

The programme also builds essential skills in research, writing, and presentation, fostering independent thought and social awareness. By applying literary and cultural theories to real-world concerns such as the environment, gender, and marginality, students grow into informed and reflective individuals. Ultimately, the programme promotes cultural sensitivity, lifelong learning, and a sense of national and global responsibility—preparing graduates for meaningful academic and professional pursuits.

Knowledge	PSO1: A student develops a clear idea about the details of the history, development and growth of English language.
	PSO2: A student gathers knowledge about the content, context, and nature of the subject
	PSO3: A student develops knowledge about the detailed history of English literature from Old English Period to 20th century
	PSO3: A student develops knowledge about the social, political, historical and economical movements that helped shaped literature, and also trace the development of human civilization and culture under these fields.
	PSO4: A student develops knowledge about the interconnections and interrelations across disciplines and cultures by studying world literatures including Indian writing in English.
	PSO5: A student develops knowledge about the gendered aspect of writing and gain awareness about the issues and concerns of women writers and women’s writing as a separate genre.
	PSO6: A student develops understanding of different concepts like Modern/Modernity/Modernism amongst others.
	PSO7: A student develops understanding of critical literary and cultural theories to interpret and analyze texts.
Skills	PSO1: A student will develop the skills required for Creative Writing.
	PSO2:A student will develop presentation skills with discussions, debates, public-speaking, and integrating ICT.
	PSO3: A student will exhibit and awareness with the diverse current issues like environmental crisis, climate change, gender discrimination, marginality, and politics through reading of relevant literature.
	PSO4:A student will develop critical aptitude to write research papers and present them in conferences of different levels.
	PSO5:A student will develop the ability to interpret older texts from contemporary point of view.
	PSO6: A student will gain awareness of connection between literary and political movements impacting different literary eras and movements.
	PSO7: A student will develop critical thinking skills through various literary and cultural theories.
Competence	PSO1: A student will be able to apply critical literary theory to formulate arguments about literary and other critical texts as well as contemporary cultural practices.
	PSO2: A student will be able re-interpret society and culture through the theoretical lens developed by philosophers and literary theorists.
	PSO3: A student will be able to question the problems of identity through text.
	PSO4: A student will be able to locate ad represent subaltern voices through their own writings.
	PSO5: A student will envision a society where diverse people irrespective of gender, caste, religion and sexuality, coming from various backgrounds enjoy equal and equitable rights and opportunities.
	PSO6: A student will be able to demonstrate his/her critical understanding of texts and social issues through presenting/writing research papers and designing research proposals.
	PSO7: A student will analyse the contemporary trends in literatures both English and vernacular.

Instructions

* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.

* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.

* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.

* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.

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The English department, one of the oldest departments of the college, promotes an inter-disciplinary, non-canonical approach towards literature. It encourages students to go beyond the traditional genres of literature and explore other literatures in English and translation. The department started its MA English program in 2016 and plans to introduce research programmes in literature in order to facilitate meaningful research in the North Bengal region. The Department is committed to promoting inter-disciplinary research and imparting the CBCS curriculum in keeping with contemporary critical approaches in literature. The courses currently offered by the department are: BA Honours in English literature, Elective English for BA General Degree Course students, Communicative English for the COP programme and Masters in English literature.

The Department of English (UG & PG) of Salesian College envisages to empower the students to develop and build knowledge of the content and methods of literary studies, academic, professional, creative and critical reading/ writing thereby championing in undergraduate/ postgraduate research, knowledge creation and reaching to the marginalized.

The Department of English, Salesian College (Autonomous) envisages empowering the students to develop and build knowledge of the content and methods of literary studies, academic, professional, creative and critical reading/ writing, thereby championing in undergraduate/postgraduate research, knowledge creation, and reaching to the marginalized.

Vision:

The Department of English, Salesian College (Autonomous), envisions empowering students to develop a deep understanding of literary studies, academic and creative writing, and critical thinking. It aims to nurture excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate research, foster knowledge creation, and extend learning to the marginalised, thereby contributing to an inclusive and intellectually vibrant society.

Mission:

The department’s mission is to provide innovative and relevant pedagogies that respond to changing times while promoting critical engagement through research and scholarly participation. It encourages community involvement, creativity through theatre and writing, and an appreciation of diversity and global perspectives. By integrating interdisciplinary approaches and supporting faculty scholarship, the department seeks to cultivate a dynamic academic environment that values intellectual growth, creativity, and social contribution.

Fee Structure

FEE STRUCTURE for Batch 2025-26
Bachelor of Arts (Single Major / Double Major / Hons / Hons with Research)	1st (Jul)	2nd (Oct)	3rd (Jan)	4th (Apr)	Total
1st Year	66576.00 (at the time of admission)		33,287.00	33,287.00	133,150
2nd Year	27,914.00	27,912.00	27,912.00	27,912.00	111,650
3rd Year Sinle Major	27,914.00	27,912.00	27,912.00	27,912.00	111,650
3rd Year Double Major	30,414.00	30,412.00	30,412.00	30,412.00	121,650
4th Year Hons / Hons with Research	28,014.00	28,012.00	28,012.00	28,012.00	112,050