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General English - Vi: Course Objectives

The document outlines the course objectives and outcomes for a General English course in the 6th semester, focusing on literary genres such as the Modern Novel and One Act Play. It emphasizes the study of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' and Norman McKinnel's 'The Bishop's Candlesticks', along with skills in writing for media. The course includes theory and tutorials aimed at developing students' understanding of narrative techniques and journalistic principles.

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General English - Vi: Course Objectives

The document outlines the course objectives and outcomes for a General English course in the 6th semester, focusing on literary genres such as the Modern Novel and One Act Play. It emphasizes the study of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' and Norman McKinnel's 'The Bishop's Candlesticks', along with skills in writing for media. The course includes theory and tutorials aimed at developing students' understanding of narrative techniques and journalistic principles.

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BACHELORS WITH GENERAL ENGLISH AS MINOR

6th SEMESTER
GEN622N GENERAL ENGLISH _ GENERAL ENGLISH - VI
CREDITS: THEORY: 3; TUTORIAL: 1
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce students to various literary genres like the Modern Novel and One Act Play.
 To familiarize students with William Golding's use of allegory and symbolism in Lord of the Flies.
 To introduce students to McKinnel’s use of one-act drama to effectively present moral dilemmas in The Bishop's Candlesticks.
 To enable students to understand how the dramatic tension and the structure of The Bishop's Candlestick conveys themes of
compassion and societal reform.
 To enable students to write clear, engaging, and informative articles, reports, and reviews, suitable for various media
platforms.
 To sensitize students towards journalistic principles and ethical considerations in producing media content.

COURSE OUTCOME:
 Students will have developed an understanding of the stylistic and narrative technique of the modernist Novel and One Act
Play.
 Students will have understood the art of allegory and symbolism in Lord of the Flies.
 Students will be able to analyze characters' gradual descent into savagery in Lord of the Flies within the context of modernist
literature.
 Students will have understood McKinnel’s use of one-act drama to effectively present moral dilemmas in The Bishop's
Candlesticks.
 Students will be able to appreciate how the dramatic tension and structure of The Bishop's Candlesticks convey themes of
compassion and societal reform.
 Students will have developed skills in drafting articles, reports, and reviews suitable for diverse media outlets.
 Students will be able to apply journalistic norms and ethical standards in producing media content.

THEORY (3 CREDITS)

UNIT I: NOVEL
 William Golding: Lord of the Flies

UNIT II: ONE ACT PLAY


 Norman McKinnel: The Bishop’s Candlesticks

UNIT III: WRITING FOR THE MEDIA


 Articles (Types, Format)
 Reports (Relevance, Types)
 Reviews (Books and Films)

TUTORIALS TO BE BASED ON UNIT-III (1 CREDIT)

PRESCRIBED TEXT BOOK FOR UNIT-III:


 Sharma, R.K.Singh Nidhi. Essential English for Better Communication. Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2023.
(Unit VI “Writing for the Media”)

RECOMMENDED READINGS:
 Golding, William. Lord of the Flies. Perigree. 2011.
 Baker, R. James. Ziegler, P. Arthur. (Eds.) William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Casebook Edition. Perigree. 1988.
 McKinnel, Norman. The Bishop’s Candlesticks. McKinnel Norman Creative Media Partners. LLC, 2022.
 Evans, B Ifor. A Short History of English Drama. Doaba Publications, New Delhi, 2024.
 Lewis, R. Benjamin. The Technique of The One-Act Play: A Study in Dramatic Construction. Forgotten Books. 2018.
 Gannon, I. Robert. The Technique of the One Act Play: A Text Book. Literary Licensing, LLC. 2012

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