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Syllabi for Open Courses in ENGLISH Open Course (General) Theory, Language and Appreciation of Films Course Code Title of the Course ENOG 1

Theory, Language and Appreciation of Films Semester in which the Course is to be taught 5 No. of Credits 4 72 No. of Contact Hours 1. Aim This course aims at familiarizing students with the various aspects of the cinema and the appreciation of films. 2. Objectives On completion of the course, students should be able: To acquaint themselves with the history and aesthetics of films. To look into the major film theories and genres and gain an awareness regarding the basic terminology of films. To reaffirm the close connection between literature and films by examining some cinematic adaptations of well-known literary works. To delve into matters concerning production, distribution, exhibition and reception of films and censorship regulations. To sharpen their perspective by training themselves to critically evaluate some great films.

3. Course Outline Module I (18 hours)

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90 Introduction to the history and growth of cinema - Major film theories and genres Apparatus, Auteur, Formalist, Ideological, Psychoanalytical, Structuralist, Realist, Neo-realist and Generic film theories with special reference to eminent film personalities and celebrated films in various ages, cultures and languages. Module II (18 hours)

a. The language of films - Shots- Sequences- Mise-en scene- Editing- Cuts - Montage-30 degree rule - 180 degree rule - Temporal ellipses - Three point light - Off-screen space Sound and colour - Production - Distribution - Exhibition - Reception - Censorship b. Introduction to: Digital filmmaking - Animation - Telefilms Module III (18 hours)

Critical examination of the following films with special reference to the famous literary works from which they are adapted: 1. My Fair Lady A film adaptation of Bernard Shaws play Pygmalion. 2. Ganasathru - Based on Henrik Ibsens An Enemy of the People. 3. Mother Based on Maxim Gorkys novel of the same name 4. Chemmeen Based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillais novel of the same name.

Module IV Texts for detailed study: a. Andre Bazin: b. Satyajit Ray: c. Buddha Deb Das Gupta: d. Adoor Gopalakrishnan:

(18 hours)

The Evolution of the Language of Cinema Some Aspects of My Craft Literature, Cinema and the Language Of Scenario The Word and the Image

4. Reading List a) Films Recommended for Viewing a. Gold Rush b. Bicycle Thieves c. Mother and Son d.The Sound of Music e. All the Presidents Men - Silent Cinema - Neo Realism - Russian Classic - European Classic - Hollywood classic

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91 f. Seven Samurai g. Pather Panchali h. Piravi b) Recommended Reading: i. Villarejo, Amy. Film Studies. London: Routledge, 2007. ii. Corrigan ,Timothy J. A Short Guide to Writing about Film. Pearson education. VI Edition. iii. Ray, Satyajit. Our Films, Their Films. Hyderabad: Orient Blackswan, 2009 iv. Heyward, Susan. Key Concepts in Cinema Studies. London: Routledge. v. Andrew, Dudley. The Major Film Theories. OUP. vi. Andrew, Dudley. Concepts in Film Theory. OUP. vii. J Virdi, yothika. The Cinematic Imagination .Permanent Black. Orient Longman. viii. Gopinathan, K. Ed. Film and Philosophy. University of Calicut: Publication Division. ix. Kupsc, Jarek.The History of Cinema for Beginners. Orient Longman. x. Figgis, Mike. Digital Filmmaking. xii. Wills, Paul. Understanding Animation. xiii. Marshall, Jill and Wenndly, Angela. The Language of Television. 5. MODEL QUESTION PAPER (To be incorporated) -Asian Classic - Indian Classic. -Malayalam Classic

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SYLLABI FOR OPEN COURSES IN ENGLISH Open Course (General) 2. Media Studies Course Code Title of the Course ENOG 2 Media Studies

Semester in which the Course is to be taught 5 No. of Credits 4 72 No. of Contact Hours

1. Aims of the Course To improve the communication skills of students and their knowledge of English language in key areas of print, auditory and visual media. To train the students in the gathering of data and its organization for various media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film and the web.

2. Objectives The following are the expected learner-outcomes of this course. The learners develop media literacy and learn to analyze, interpret, evaluate/judge print and visual news items and their persuasive role in a democratic polity. They master the basic skills of reporting, writing and presenting for the media - print and broadcast journalism and apply media writing. They grasp proficiency in cohesion, comprehensiveness, data interpretation, attractive presentation, style and information transfer.

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3. Course Outline Module I: The Rise of Mass Media (18 hours)

a. Introduction Mass Communication - Theories of mass communication Different types of Mass Media Freedom versus Control Need for social control b. The Print Media Different types Editorials - Feature articles - Interviews - Letters to the editor Lead: datelines - - By lines - Credit line - Headlines - Nut graph b. Reporting - News reporting - Specialized reporting - Business reports - Sports reports - Obituary writing - Analyzing newspaper articles. c. Editing: - Proof reading - Freelancing. Module II - Magazines and Periodicals (18 hours)

a. Nature of periodical articles - feature writing and article writing - Angle, structure and organization - Types of articles included in magazines - Writing for magazines - Action, angle and anecdote. b. Composing magazine covers - Planning the contents of a magazine - Planning a photo shootout Planning and writing a true life story. Module III- Electronic and Digital Media (18 hours)

a. Radio - Understanding the language of radio presenters - Radio skills - Understanding the process of broadcasting - Broadcast writing - Giving post-production feedback - Radio jockeying. b. Visual media - Television skills - Understanding the pre-production process - Writing for the media - Interviews - Reviews - Profiles - Travel writing - Scripting for TV programmes - Preparing a film schedule - Editing a TV Documentary Anchoring Presentation for the Media - Presenting with and without script. c. Digital Media E-books, E-magazines, E-mail - Blog - Planning and writing a Blog - Web page Designing Creating a pod cast - Technical writing

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a. Introduction to advertising - Advertisements in different media - Classified ads - Texts Captions - Logo design - Story board of advertisements b. Copy editing Process - Guiding principles of editing - Selling your services to a potential client Creating print ad, Screen ad - Presenting a finished ad 4. Reading List A. Select Reading List 1. McQuail, Dennis. Mass Communication Theory. New Delhi: Vistaar Publications, (only Part I and II of the book) 2. Richardson, Brian. The Process of Writing News: From Information to Story. Pearson Education. 3. Thwaites, Tony, Davis, Lloyd, and Mules, Warwick. Introducing Cultural and Media Studies. Palgrave MacMillan. 4. Watson, James. Media Communication: an Introduction to Theory and Process. Palgrave MacMillan. 5. Stovall, James Glen. Writing for the Media, Sixth Edition. Pearson education, 2006. 6. White, Ted. Broadcast Newswriting, Reporting and Production. Macmillan. 7. Feldman, Tony. An Introduction to Digital Media. Sujeeth Publications, 1989. 8. Everett, Anna and Cladwell, John T. New Media: Theories and Practices of Digitextuality. Routledge.

B. For Further Reading 1. Lewis, Richard L. Digital Media: An Introduction. Prentice Hall. 2. McGiffort, Robert M. The Art of Editing the News. Chilton Book Co., 1978. 3. Smith, Leila R. with contributions from Barbara Moran. English for Careers: Business, Professional and Technical. Pearson/Prentice Hall. 4. Narasimha Rao, P. V. L. Style in Journalism. Orient Blackswan.

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5. Web Resources info@ scottish screen.com http://www.scottish screen.com http://www.subtle.net/empyre http://www.desvirtual.com http://www.inplace of the page.co.uk 6. MODEL QUESTION PAPER (To be incorporated)

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SYLLABI FOR OPEN COURSES IN ENGLISH Open Course (General) English for Careers COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE SEMESTER IN WHICH
TAUGHT

EN OG3
ENGLISH FOR CAREERS
THE COURSE IS TO BE

5 4 72

NO. OF CREDITS NO. OF CONTACT HOURS 1. Aim of the Course

To make the students competent in their job-seeking, job-getting, and job-holding needs. The course shall cater to equipping the students in Comprehensive Language Enhancement. . 2. Objectives On completion of the course, the students should be able : To develop communicative skills, which will enable them to prepare for a career and function effectively in it. To equip themselves in oral and written communication to enhance their academic and professional use of language. To train themselves in making effective presentations. 3. Course Outline Module One: Oral and Written Skills for Jobs and Careers (18 hours)

a. Applying for jobsPreparing ResumesWriting Cover letters. b. Preparing for interviewsTaking InterviewsPost-Interview follow-up-Promotion c. InterviewsGroup Discussions 96

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Module Two: Correctness of Language Usage a. Common errors in communication and how to avoid them. b. Some NotionsConventional and idiomatic expressions.

(18 hours)

c. Todays Vocabulary d. Grammar for Grown-ups Module Three: Facing People (18 hours) a. Structuring and delivering a presentation. b. Communication in the Management context. c. Importance of Words/Language. d. Horizontal and Democratic Communication. Module Four: Keeping the Job (18 hours) a. Human relationships in academic and professional life. b. Front Office Management and Keeping public relations (Telephone Skills) c. Soft Skills for Team Building. d. Keeping the JobProfessional Ethics e. Managing Multiple Roles- Healthy Balancing of family and career. Reading List 1. Samson et al. English for Life - 4. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press. 2. Vasudev, Murthy. Effective Proposal Writing. New Delhi: Response Books, 2006. 3. Towards Academic English: Developing Effective Writing Skills. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press, 2007. 4. Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking. OUP, 2007. 5. Bhatnagar, R. P. English for Competitive Examinations. New Delhi: Macmillan, 2009. 6. English for Careers. Pearson. 7. ABC of Common Grammatical Errors. Macmillan, 2009 8. Kaul, Asha. The Effective Presentation. New Delhi: Response Books 9. Shepherd, Kerry. Presentations at Conferences, Seminars and Meetings. New Delhi: Response Books. 10. Vilanilam, J. V. More Effective Communication: a Manuel for Professionals. Response Books

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Syllabi for Open Courses Open Course (Frontier Areas) Creative Writing in English
Course Code Title of the Course Semester in which the Course is to be taught No. of Credits No. of Contact Hours ENOF 1 Creative Writing in English 5 4 72

1. Aims of the Course To acquaint the students with the basic principles and techniques involved in creative writing. To identify and promote creatively gifted students.

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3. Course Outline Module I: Introduction to Creative Writing (18 hours)

What is creative writing? Its scope - Role of imagination, inspiration and perspiration in creative writing - How creative am I? - Creating creativity - Challenges faced by a creative writer - Creative writing and text reception - Importance of reading - Reading the text between the lines and beyond the lines. Module II: Learning to Write (18 hours)

a. Familiarizing different forms of writing: imaginative, persuasive, descriptive, evaluative, analytical, etc. (giving excerpts). b. Finding pitfalls in writing - Identifying common errors in English - Developing accuracy in writing. c. Developing ideas into creative texts Brainstorming - Free writing - Writing drafts Listing Arguing with oneself - Final draft. d. Making language figurative e. Style - Familiarizing different styles by writers Module III: Modes of Creative Writing a. What is literature? b. Writing Fiction - plot and character - setting and atmosphere - symbolism - points of view 99 (18 hours)

100 Writing fiction for children Workshop: finding theme, story line, setting, fixing characters, developing c. Writing Poetry - Student responses to poetry - Its language - Figurative language - Structure Voices in the poem - Rhythm and versification Analysis of the poem 'Wild Nights' (Emily Dickinson) and 'Telephone' (Robert Frost). Workshop Starting with an idea, an experience, a person, a memory, etc. - Get the raw materials into some kind of temporary organization, writing tentative lines - Reading the poem to oneself - Revising. d. Writing Drama Student responses to drama - Characterization - plot - types of plays - stage spaces Workshop Finding theme, story line, characters, writing and presenting plays on stage. Module IV - Preparing for publication a. Revising and rewriting b. Proof reading c. Editing d. Submitting manuscript for publication (18 hours)

4. Reading List a) Poetry 1. John Keats 2. T. S. Eliot - 'La Belle Dame sans Merci' - 'Macavity: the Mystery Cat'

3. Nissim Ezekiel - 'Poet, Lover and Birdwatcher' 4. Ted Hughes - 'Thought Fox'

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101 5. Wole Soyinka 6. Pablo Neruda b) Fiction 1. Kate Chopin 2. O. Henry 3. James Joyce - 'The Story of an Hour' - 'Spring Time' - 'Araby' - 'Telephone Conversation' - Tonight I can Write'

c) Drama 1. Henrik Ibsen The Dolls House 2. Harold Pinter The Dumb Waiter 3. Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie

d) For Further Reading: 1. Mills, Paul. The Routledge Creative Writing Coursebook. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, London, 2001. 2. Dev, Anjana Neira, Marwah, Anuradha, Pal, Swati. Creative Writing: A Beginner's Manual. Pearson Longman, 2009. 3. Anderson, Linda. Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, London, 2006. 4. Wainwright, Jeffrey. The Basics of Poetry. Routledge. 5. Morley, David. Creative Writing. CUP 6. Emden, Joan Van and Becker, Lucinda. Effective Communication for Arts and Humanities Students. 7. Barnet, Sylvan, Cain, William E. A Short Guide to Writing about Literature. 8. Bailey, Stephen. Academic writing: A Practical Guide for Students. Foundation Books,

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Syllabi for Open Courses Open Course (Frontier Areas) Regional Literatures in Translation
Course Code Title of the Course Semester in which the Course is to be taught No. of Credits No. of Contact Hours ENOF 2 Regional Literatures in Translation 6 4 72

1. Aim of the Course This course aims at introducing the students to the priceless regional literary assemblage of India so as to enable them to have a better understanding of the unique nature of Indian culture. 2. Objectives On completion of the course, the students should be able to: Get familiarized with the cultural heterogeneity and linguistic plurality of our country through its literatures written in regional languages.

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103 Acquire a sense of national integration through the diverse experiences represented in the regional literatures of India.

3. Course Outline Module I a) Essay G. Koshy b) Poetry 1. Thiruvalluvar 2. Mirza Ghalib 3. Anonymous 4. Padma Sachdev 5. E. M. Shinde 6. Sitakant Mahapatra 7. Vijayalekshmi : Thirukkural Part 1-Chapter2 The Excellence of Rain (Tamil) : Philosophy of Life (Urdu) : Baul Song (Bangla) : Mother Tongue (Dogri) : Habit (Marathi) : Mother (Oriya) : Bhagavatha (Malayalam) :Translation:an Introduction (18 hours)

Module II Drama 1. G. Sankara Pillai 2. Safdar Hashmi Module III: Short Fiction 1. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai : In the Flood (Malayalam) 2. Jayant Kaikini 3. Abburi Chaya Devi

(18 hours) : Wings Flapping, Somewhere (Malayalam) : Machine (Hindi) (36 hours)

: Dagadu Parabs Ashwamedha (Kannada) : The Touch (Telugu)

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