Alagappa Online MA in English

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Course Overview

Alagappa University’s Online MA in English is a two‑year programme for graduates seeking expertise in English literature, criticism, linguistics and advanced communication. The curriculum covers British, American and world literatures, literary theory, rhetoric, writing pedagogy and research methods, delivered in a flexible online format by a UGC‑recognized university. Learners explore digital humanities, translation, editing and academic writing, with seminars strengthening analytical and teaching skills. The programme supports careers in education, publishing, media, content strategy and research, and provides a strong base for NET/PhD preparation.

Course Highlights

Core Literary Canons: British, American and world literatures across periods and movements
Theory & Criticism: Structuralism to postcolonial and cultural theory
Language & Linguistics: Phonetics, syntax and discourse analysis applications
Writing & Rhetoric: Academic, technical and creative writing practice
Digital Humanities: Editing, corpora and tools for textual scholarship
Translation Studies: Principles, practice and cross-cultural mediation
Research Methods: Proposal design, citation and publishing ethics
Teaching Readiness: Pedagogy, lesson planning and assessment basics

Course

Benefits

Analytical excellence Master close reading, theory application and research writing with expert guidance

Broad career options Prepare for roles in teaching, publishing, content and communication leadership

Digital scholarship Gain exposure to editing platforms, corpora and basic computational analysis

Graduate pathways Build eligibility for NET/PhD and competitive examinations in English

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Eligibility

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Bachelor’s degree (preferably English/related) from a recognised university
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Open to educators, writers and working professionals
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Admissions per university norms; statement of purpose may be requested

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Course

Fees

Total 4 semester

INR 20,075 / Semester

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Full course fee

INR 80,300

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EMI starting at

INR 3,346 / Month

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Course Syllabus

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	NAMAEN101	British Literature I
2	NAMAEN102	Introduction to Literary Theory
3	NAMAEN103	Linguistics for Literature
4	NAMAEN104	Academic Writing & Rhetoric
5	NAMAEN105	Research Methodology

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	NAMAEN201	British Literature II
2	NAMAEN202	American Literature
3	NAMAEN203	World Literature in Translation
4	NAMAEN204	Cultural Studies
5	NAMAEN205	Digital Humanities Tools