Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
English has become the official business language of the world. It is the most widely used programming, computing and digital language of the virtual world. More than 90 % of the worlds scientific literature including conference proceeding, journals and books are published in English language. It has worldwide acceptance as the commercial language for business, trade, commerce and financial transactions.
Apart from the commercial and scientific perception of the English language, it has it’s own literary value and aesthetic beauty. English Literature, cultural studies, the history of English literature, modern literature, rhetoric, scientific literature etc., are the various feature of this language. BA Full Form in English is Bachelor of Arts. Students read about various dramas, novels and poetry from different parts of history to debate and discuss the times when these were written, the motive of the author, cultural significance, literary acumen and character depth.
Why study English?
- It is the business language of the world.
- More than 80 % of the digital world is in English.
- International Business Language is English.
- 75 % of the BPO and KPO is based on the communication through English.
- International job opportunism.
- Global view and relations.
RAAK Arts & Science College is offering a three years undergraduate degree program Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English. The college is affiliated to Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, India. The course is based on the syllabus (curriculum) prescribed by the University.
Curriculum Focus:
| Tamil-I | Tamil-IV |
| Communicative English I | English Through Literature II |
| Literary Genres and Forms | Drama I |
| Symphony of Verse | Fiction |
| Tamil-II | Indian English Literature |
| Communicative English II | American Literature |
| Harmony of Prose I | Shakespeare |
| Advanced English Grammar | Narratives of Resistance |
| Tamil-III | Literary Theory and Criticism |
| English Through Literature I | New Literatures in English |
| Symphony of Verse II | Drama II |
| Harmony of Prose II | World Classics in Translation |
Career Pathways:
| Journalist | Corporate communication |
| Copywriting | Marketing Manager |
| Social Media Manager | Paralegal |
| Content Writer | Publisher |
| PR Manager | Script writer |
| Technical Writer | Academic |
| Editor | Ad |
| Librarian | Content Manager |
| Translator | Civil service |
| Teacher | Copyeditor |
| Law | Teaching English as a second or foreign language |
| Writer | Human Resources |