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The document outlines the syllabus for a course on general English. It covers 10 units analyzing poems by major English poets like William Blake and William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. It aims to introduce students to poetic works, comprehension and intelligent reading techniques.

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General English

The document outlines the syllabus for a course on general English. It covers 10 units analyzing poems by major English poets like William Blake and William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. It aims to introduce students to poetic works, comprehension and intelligent reading techniques.

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Detailed Syllabi of

Ability Enhancement Courses


(AECs)
AEC 101
General English

Learning Objectives
The objectives of the course are to:
 introduce the learner to various poetical works written by some of the major English
poets
 introduce a play written by the English dramatist William Shakespeare
 encourage the learner towards learning important techniques of comprehension and
intelligent reading

Learning Outcomes
After going through the course, the learner will be able to:
 study the various poetical works written by some of the major English poets
 grasp the textual content and message contained in them
 appreciate the play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare
 discuss some important concepts of comprehension and intelligent reading

Syllabus

UNIT 1: WILLIAM BLAKE: "HOLY THURSDAY"


William Blake: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and Language

UNIT 2: WILLIAM COWPER: "THE SOLITUDE OF ALEXANDER SELKIRK"


William Cowper: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and
Language

UNIT 3: WILLIAM WORDSWORTH: "SIMON LEE"


William Wordsworth: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and
Language

UNIT 4: ALFRED TENNYSON: "TEARS IDLE TEARS"


Alfred Tennyson: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and
Language

UNIT 5: W.B. YEATS: "AN IRISH AIRMAN FORESEES HIS DEATH"


W. B. Yeats: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and Language
UNIT 6: D.H. LAWRENCE: “THE SNAKE”
D.H. Lawrence: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and
Language

UNIT 7: KEKI N. DARUWALLA: “WOLF”


Keki N. Daruwalla: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and
Language

UNIT 8: CHINUA ACHEBE: “AS ONE LISTENS TO THE RAIN”


Chinua Achebe: Life and Works, Text of the Poem, Explanation of the Poem, Style and
Language

UNIT 9: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH I

William Shakespeare: Life and Works, Background of the Play

UNIT 10: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: MACBETH II

Explanation of the Text, Major Characters, Major Themes, Style and Language

UNIT 11: COMPREHENSION AND INTELLIGENT READING


Comprehension and Intelligent Reading, Reading and Grasping Skills

Reading List

Aggarwala, N.K. (2001). Essentials of English Grammar and Composition. New Delhi: Goyal
Brothers.
Albert, Edward. (2000). History of English Literature. Fifth Edition. Oxford : Oxford
University Press.
Birch, Dinah. (2009). The Oxford Companion to English Literature. Seventh Edition. Oxford
: Oxford University Press.
De Sarkar, P. K. (2007). Higher English Grammar and Composition. Kolkata: Book Syndicate
Limited.
Dowerah, Sawpon. A Students’ Grammar of English. Guwahati: Students’ Store
Eastwood, John. (1994). Oxford Guide to English Grammar. Oxford University Press.
Eckersley & Ekersley. (1960) (ed). A Comprehensive English Guide. Harlow: Pearson
Education Limited.
Palmer, R. F. (1988). The English Verb. Longman Linguistics Library

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