The course intends to familiarize students with some chosen examples of world literature in translation with the view to introduce them to the issues, ideas, challenges and prospects of further studies they prefer. The course will take a historical and cultural approach to the texts placing them in both their local and global contexts.
Course Catalogue
Course Code: ENG 4203
Course Name:
World Literature in Translation-I (Non-European)
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
Course Code: ENG 4204
Course Name:
World Literature in Translation-II (European)
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course will focus on a reflection of classical yet contemporary literary works from Europe in translation. The aim is to familiarize students with the rich literary tradition of the continent and the historical, political, and other issues it deals with.
Course Code: ENG 4205
Course Name:
Modern Classics in Translation
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course is centered around translations of modern classic literature in different genres that have themselves become classics by virtue of their quality and content. This course aims to acquaint students with great works from different cultures in the modern age.
Course Code: ENG 4206
Course Name:
Teaching Practicum
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course provides students with hands-on experience in teaching under the supervision of a faculty member. It starts with class observation to find a link between theory and practice. It goes on to lesson planning, developing materials, devising assessment tools, practically conducting class, sharing self as well as peer observation etc.
Course Code: ENG 4207
Course Name:
Critical Pedagogy
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
The purpose of this course is to help participants find out the challenges of English language teaching and learning in Bangladesh. From the policy to classroom activities, this course uncovers the power dynamics that create stratifications in the education landscape.
Course Code: ENG 4208
Course Name:
Advanced Composition and Stylistics
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course will build on the contents of the Writing about Literature and Stylistics courses to provide advanced reading and writing skills to students. Using longer and more complicated literary texts, students will hone their rhetoric strategies in writing academic/literary analyses in the form of research papers. Students will also develop their editing and proofreading skills. The course may also cover writing strategies for job applications or resume writing. This course is offered to students who do not acquire the requisite grade in ENG 4101 Research Methodology course to qualify for the project/dissertation/internship.
Course Code: ENG 4209
Course Name:
Testing and Assessment
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course introduces basic principles and concepts in language testing covering issues related to design, development, administration and evaluation. It also aims to deepen learners’ understanding of the different purposes of assessment in reference to theoretical underpinnings.
Course Code: ENG 4211
Course Name:
Creative Writing: Fiction
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
The course studies fiction as one of the main genres of creative writing and emphasizes on composing fiction. It prepares you for upper level creative writing courses in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. The course is designed as a workshop where the basic characteristics of genre are introduced through some sample texts to encourage students to write a piece of fiction (e.g. the drafting of a short story). The drafts will go through further revisions based on workshop critique
Course Code: ENG 4218
Course Name:
Transnational Literature
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
Globalization has brought into prominence numerous writers who have immigrated from their countries of origin and produced literary works that cannot be pigeon-holed under any national category. These writers provide valuable insights into social and psychological predicaments faced by the contemporary faced by humanity in our time. The concept of the transnational supersedes that of diaspora. The relationship between two concepts can be explored in the context of this course.
Course Code: ENG 4291
Course Name:
Literary Translation: Bengali to English
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
The course will provide students with an understanding of literary translation, its techniques and basic processes and provide students with examples of formal translation as well as practical tips.