26PEL1SE1- Theatre Art

This course introduces the principles and practices of theatre arts, covering the fundamentals of drama, acting, directing, stagecraft, and performance techniques. Through script analysis, role play, and stage performance, it fosters creativity, artistic expression, and an appreciation of theatre. The course also develops communication, leadership, teamwork, and performance skills, enabling students to use theatre as a medium for education, culture, and social awareness.

26PEL1E1A- Literature and Society

This course explores the relationship between literature and society, examining how literary texts reflect, question, and shape social realities across cultures and historical periods. It introduces themes such as labour, poverty, power, gender, justice, ethics, and environmental issues through diverse literary genres. The course develops critical thinking, ethical awareness, and social responsibility by encouraging students to connect literature with contemporary challenges and the ideals of equity, justice, and sustainable development.

26PEL1C03- Translation Studies

This interdisciplinary course introduces the theories, history, and practice of translation across languages and cultures. It explores the evolution of translation from early religious texts to modern developments such as machine and scientific translation. The course examines translation as a linguistic, literary, cultural, and technological process while fostering an understanding of its ethical, social, and cultural significance in promoting communication across diverse communities.

26PEL1C02 - Language and Linguistics

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of linguistics, including the nature, origin, and development of language. It covers the history of English, the Indo-European language family, language varieties, and the major branches of linguistics, with a focus on phonetics and phonetic transcription. The course develops students' ability to analyze language scientifically, improve pronunciation and communication, and enhance critical thinking and language awareness in alignment with SDG 4 (Quality Education).

26PEL1C01 - British Poetry

The course traces the evolution of British poetry from the Medieval to the Contemporary era, exploring major poetic forms, literary movements, and enduring themes. It develops critical reading, research, and interpretative skills through the close study of representative texts while fostering aesthetic appreciation, intellectual inquiry, and cultural understanding of the British poetic tradition.