M.A. in English (Preliminary)

This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of language and its major branches. It familiarizes students with the nature scope and functions of language as well as the main fields of linguistics. Students examine sounds words sentence structures and meaning through the study of phonology morphology syntax and semantics. The course also develops understanding of concepts such as phonemes morphemes bound morphemes phrases tenses voices and diction levels. Through lectures discussions quizzes and presentations students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of language structure and use.

This course develops students’ receptive and productive skills in English for effective communication in academic and real-life contexts. It focuses on listening speaking reading and writing as the four major language skills in ESL and EFL settings. Students improve their pronunciation vocabulary comprehension and reading techniques such as skimming scanning and speed reading. The course also builds confidence in formal and informal speaking situations and strengthens writing skills through paragraphs essays and letters. Through lectures discussions presentations and assignments students gain greater fluency accuracy and communicative competence in English.

This course introduces students to the basic concepts genres and forms of English literature with a focus on poetry drama fiction and nonfiction. It familiarizes students with important literary terms figures of speech prosody and the structural elements of literary texts. Students examine the characteristics of different genres including ballads sonnets odes elegies epics and mock epics. The course also develops the ability to analyze plot character diction action climax and other major components of literature. Through lectures presentations assignments and discussions students build both critical understanding and interpretive skills in literary studies.

This course introduces students to the major features of poetry and drama in English literature. It develops understanding of poetic devices figures of speech plot setting characterization and dramatic structure. Students study selected poems to explore themes such as love death nature power and human struggle. The course also examines dramatic texts with attention to character development conflict and thematic interpretation. Through lectures discussions quizzes and short written tasks students strengthen their critical and analytical skills in reading poetry and drama.

This course introduces students to the major features themes and writers of the Romantic period in English literature. It examines the rise of Romanticism as a reaction against classicism and explores its emphasis on imagination emotion nature and individual freedom. Students study the works of major Romantic poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The course develops students’ ability to analyze themes such as nature supernaturalism art beauty and revolution through close reading of selected poems. Through lectures discussions presentations and written assignments students gain a deeper understanding of Romantic literature and its lasting influence.

This course introduces students to the major features themes and writers of eighteenth-century English literature. It examines the social political and cultural background of the period with particular attention to neoclassicism satire and reason. Students study important texts such as The Rape of the Lock, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal to explore themes such as aristocratic society courage repentance deception and poverty. The course also develops students’ ability to analyze satire mock epic and political criticism in literary texts. Through lectures discussions presentations and written tasks students gain a deeper understanding of the spirit and values of eighteenth-century literature.

Focusing on the major approaches and methods of language teaching this course prepares students to understand how English can be taught effectively in different classroom settings. Students examine methods such as the Grammar Translation Method, the Direct Method the Audio-lingual Method, Total Physical Response and Communicative Language Teaching. The course highlights the roles of teachers students and native language use within different teaching approaches. It also develops the ability to compare methods and evaluate their effectiveness in the Bangladeshi context. Through lectures discussions presentations and quizzes students gain both theoretical understanding and practical insight into English language teaching.

Designed to provide an overview of English Renaissance literature this course examines the major trends in poetry and prose during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Students explore the historical cultural and intellectual background of the Renaissance and its influence on English literature. The course highlights important writers such as John Milton, John Donne, Andrew Marvell, Edmund Spenser and Francis Bacon. Students analyze major texts and concepts including the English essay the Renaissance epic and metaphysical conceit. Through lectures discussions presentations and written assignments students develop the ability to interpret literary texts in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

This course designed to introduce students to foundational texts from both oriental and western traditions. It explores epics and dramas that shaped literary development in later periods through close study of works such as the Iliad, the Aeneid and the Mahabharata. Students will analyze themes, values, and philosophies embedded in these texts while comparing them with modern ethical perspectives. The course emphasizes literary beauty, cultural context and philosophical insights that continue to influence human thought. By the end of the course students will be able to apply classical ethics and philosophy in customized ways to contemporary issues.

This course will introduce students to Shakespeare’s sonnets and comedies. They will learn the characteristics of sonnets and comedies and will learn to make critical appreciation of major sonnets and comedies.

This course will help learners to understand the salient features of 20th century poetry and the major poets and their works. It will infuse a critical insight into the learners in their appreciation of poetry and to compare and contrast poet and poetry of other ages.

This course will extend a scope for the learners to be familiar with the fiction and non-fictional works of the modern age. They will learn to identify the characteristics of contemporary literature in English and will be able to analyze the distinctive features of contemporary literature in English from other eras.

Students will be familiar with the major works of 20th century prominent playwrights, their works. Specially, the concepts of 20th century absurd drama, the sense of belonging, isolation, and loneliness as the prevalent features of 20th century.

This course is an intensive critical study of the major tragedies of Shakespeare. Learners will be apprised of the salient features of Shakespearean tragedies, its plots, art of characterization, and a comparative study of Shakespeare’s tragic heroes with the concepts of classical and modern tragic heroes.

Students will be introduced with the major works of the prominent authors of France, Germany, and Russia. They will learn to evaluate continental novels and contrast them with the works of other novelists in a thoughtful and thought-provoking ways.

This course provides advanced students with the essential foundations of research methodology and its practical applications. Participants will learn to identify research problems and evaluate peer-reviewed literature to draw appropriate conclusions. The curriculum covers various research frameworks including experimental and survey and mixed method designs. Students will gain proficiency in differentiating between qualitative and quantitative data collection while exploring sampling techniques. By analyzing key concepts and instruments, learners develop the necessary skills to create new knowledge through systematic academic inquiry.

Learners will be familiar with the historical events that shaped American Literature, its development, and the characteristics of American literature. American poets, novelists, fiction, and non-fiction are included in this course.

This course empowers learners to participate in academic discussions and professional interviews with confidence. Students will develop essential presentation skills while learning to distinguish between primary and secondary sources. The curriculum emphasizes innovation through systematic idea generation and explores the dynamics of effective teamwork. Key topics include various communication types and the identification of different interview structures. Through lectures and group work, participants will master the art of the viva voce and refine their ability to decode complex messages clearly.

Students will be familiar with the texts of modern and postmodern literature, their major works, characteristics, themes, and motifs of modern and postmodern literature in English.

This course aims to help students develop their critical insight into literary texts with the help of the theories. They will be facilitated with different modern literary theories to make systematic analysis of different texts. Understanding of the literary theories will help them make a comprehensive, analytical critique of different texts.

This course introduces major concepts in language testing and English language teaching methods. It examines validity reliability and different forms of assessment used in educational settings. Students explore methods such as the Grammar-Translation Method, the Direct Method, the Audio-lingual Method, Total Physical Response and Communicative Language Teaching. The course also analyzes the roles of teachers students and native language use in different teaching approaches. Through lectures group discussions quizzes and presentations students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of English language teaching.