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11. BAEGH – Bachelor of Arts English (Honours)

BAEGH – Bachelor of Arts English (Honours)

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Name

BAEGH – Bachelor of Arts English (Honours)

Programme Type

Degree Programme

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Humanities

Duration

Minimum Duration: 36 Months
Maximum Duration: 72 Months

Medium of Instruction

English

Specialization

English

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or equivalent qualification

Programme Fee

Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinator

Prof. Neera Singh
Phone: 011-29572790
Email: neerasingh@ignou.ac.in

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) – BAEGH programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of English literature, language, communication, and critical analysis. The programme introduces learners to classical, modern, Indian, and world literature while developing reading, writing, analytical, and creative skills.

The course covers poetry, drama, prose, fiction, literary criticism, and communication studies. It also includes interdisciplinary subjects that help students understand society, ethics, psychology, governance, gender issues, and environmental awareness.

This programme is suitable for students interested in literature, creative writing, journalism, teaching, content writing, publishing, media, communication, and higher studies in English and humanities.

Course Structure

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BEGC-101

Indian Classical Literature

6 Credits

BEGC-102

European Classical Literature

6 Credits

BEVAE-181

Environmental Studies

4 Credits

BSOG-171

Indian Society: Images and Realities

4 Credits

BPCG-171

General Psychology

4 Credits

BPYG-171

Applied Ethics

4 Credits

BPAG-171

Disaster Management

4 Credits

BABG-171

Understanding Ambedkar

4 Credits

ONR-003

Water Harvesting, Conservation and Utilization

4 Credits

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BEGC-103

Indian Writing in English

6 Credits

BEGC-104

British Poetry and Drama: 14th–17th Centuries

6 Credits

BEGAE-182

English Communication Skills

4 Credits

BGDG-172

Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture

4 Credits

BPCG-172

Youth, Gender and Identity

4 Credits

BPAG-172

Governance: Issues and Challenges

4 Credits

BPGY-172

Philosophy of Religion

4 Credits

Semester 5

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BEGE-141

Understanding Prose

6 Credits

Additional Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BEGG-174

Creative Writing

As prescribed by the university

BEGC-104

British Poetry and Drama: 14th–17th Centuries

6 Credits