University of North Bengal

Course Structure of ENGLISH for FYUGP

(as per the New Curriculum & Credit Framework 2022)

Ist & IInd SEMESTERS

Course structure design for Single Major and Single

Minor together with allied courses (4 year) UGP

MARKS DISTRIBUTION

End IA* Project Total

Sem /Assign
ment.

MAJOR Rhetoric, Prosody, 4 60 20 - 80

Basic Linguistic Terms
And Literary Types

F
MAJOR European Classical 4 60 20 - 80
I Lit erature in
R Translation
S
T 4 60 20 - 80
Understanding
MINOR
--- Poetry

SEC 20 - 60
Basics of Script 3 40
Writing in English

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 MAJOR Indian Classical 4 60 20 - 80
Literature in Translation

S MAJOR From the Beginning 4 60 20 - 80

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MINOR Understanding 4 60 20 - 80
AJ12002 Drama
N UENGMAJ120
D 02
UENGMAJ120
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SEC NGUENGUUE 3 40 20 - 60
English
NGMAJUENG
MIN10001

AEC MIL 4 60 20 80
English

Semesters

II & III

AEC English 4 60 20 80

Semesters
Compulsory
II & III

*IA refers to Tutorials/Internal Assessment.

**There will be a Practical for SEC. Practical may include Assignment/ Project
to be conducted by the College.

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 SYLLABUS

FOR

FIRST SEMESTER

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 University of North Bengal
Syllabus of ENGLISH for FYUGP
(as per the New Curriculum & Credit Framework 2022)

SEMESTER I

Paper Title Basics of Script Writing

in English
Paper Code POOASEC101
Nature of the SEC
Paper
Paper Level 100
Paper Type THEORY and
PRACTICAL
Total Credits 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To cultivate the skills necessary for writing a compelling script, including the development of loglines,
exploring creative ideas, understanding the importance of research, learning from award-winning scripts, and
engaging in peer assessments to foster analytical thinking and constructive discussion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completion, the learner is expected to:

Have a comprehensive understanding of script fundamentals, the ability to analyse and critique scripts from
various media, think creatively and innovatively, and effectively pitch their ideas while working both
independently and collaboratively.

FULL MARKS: 60

(Marks in Semester End Theory/Written Examination: 40, Marks in Practical/Assignment/Field

Work/Project: 20, to be conducted by the Colleges).

Duration of Examination: 2 Hours.

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Unit I:

Fundamental Concepts

● Introduction to Script Writing

● Key Components of a Script: The Three C’s - Concept, Character Conflict, Setting, Dialogues
● Structuring a Script: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Unit II:

Mastering Scriptwriting

● Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Tragedy, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Genre-Defying

● Storytelling Technique: Use of Sound and Images to Tell a Story
● Media Formats: Feature Film, Documentary, Shorts, Radio Scripts
● Reading:
Read the Script of an Award Winning Film, Documentary, or Radio Drama
● Logline Creation: Techniques for Writing an Effective Logline

Unit III

Practical Applications

● Script Development: Developing a Script Based on a Prompt

● Media Integration: Incorporating Audio and Visual Clues in the Script
● Final Pitch: Drafting a Pitch to Sell the Script to Potential Producers

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QUESTION PATTERN

For 40 marks:

Sl. No. Questions to be Out Of Marks of Each Total Marks

Answered Question

UNIT 1 2 6 7 2 X 7=14

UNIT 2 2 8 5 2 X 5=10

UNIT 3 2 6 8 2 X 8=16

N.B. Practical examination shall comprise Assignments/Projects which shall be conducted by

the Colleges themselves.

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For further Reading:

1. Syd Field. Screenplay: The foundations of Screenwriting Delta, 2005.

2. Blake Snyder. Save the Cat. Michael Wiese Productions, 2005.
3. Christopher Vogler. The Writer’s Journey. Michael Wiese Productions, 2020.
4. Robert McKee. Story. Blackwell, 1999.
5. John Truby. The Anatomy of Story. Faber and Faber, 2008.
6. John Yorke. Into the Woods. Penguin, 2013.
7. K. Hariharan. Writing for the Screen.
8. Esta de Fossard. How To Write a Radio Serial Drama for Social Development: A Script
Writer’s Manual. Center Publications, 1996.
9. Sheila Curran Bernard. Documentary Storytelling: Making Stronger and More Dramatic

Nonfiction Films. Focal Press, 2013.

10. Indranil Chakravarty."Teaching the Craft of Screenwriting in India".

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 SYLLABUS

FOR

SECOND SEMESTER

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 University of North Bengal
Syllabus of ENGLISH for FYUGP
(as per the New Curriculum & Credit Framework 2022)

SEMESTER II

Paper Title Proof Reading in English

Paper Code POOBSEC215
Nature of Paper SEC
Paper Level 100
Paper Type THEORY and
PRACTICAL
Total Credits 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To equip the learners with the basic concepts of proofreading and copyediting skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After completion, a learner is expected to:
Develop a basic understanding of how to proofread and edit a manuscript.

FULL MARKS: 60

(Marks in Semester End Theory/Written Examination: 40, Marks in Practical/Assignment/Field

Work/Project: 20, to be conducted by the Colleges).

Duration of Examination: 2 Hours.

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Unit I:

Use of standard proofreading symbols. [5x2=10]

Unit II:

 Rectification of common grammatical errors while proofreading: [5x2=10]

Unit III:
 Proof reading of One prose piece to be attempted (in reference to the correct
version of that paragraph) carrying 20 marks—One mark each for the correct
application of Twenty proof reading symbols.[1x20=20]

N.B. Practical examination shall comprise Assignments/Projects which shall

be conducted by the Colleges themselves.

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For further Reading:

1. William Critchley. The Pocket Book of Proofreading: A Guide to Freelance

Proofreading. UK: First English Books, 2007.
2. Elsie Myers Stainton. The Fine Art of Copy Editing. New York: Columbia
University Press, 2002.
3. Interact: A Course in Communicative English. Cambridge: University Press,
2024.
4. Shirley Wilson Logan and Wayne H. Slater, eds. Academic and Professional
Writing in an Age of Accountability. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University
Press, 2010.

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