Department of English Central University of Kashmir Ganderbal Syllabus for Open Generic Elective, “Introducing Literature (IL/OGE)” Programme: MA/MSc (Sem. III) Course Code: IL/OGE Unit I: Literary Terms plot, character, protagonist/hero, narrator Image, symbol, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration Ambiguity, irony, paradox, conceit Rhythm, rhyme, metre Unit II: Poetry Mahmoud Darwish: “Identity card” Pablo Neruda: “Tonight I can Write” Margaret Atwood: “The Moment” Unit III: Short Story Anton Chekov: “The Bet” Jhumpa Lahiri: “Interpreter of Maladies” Unit IV: Drama J.M Synge: Riders to the Sea Suggested Readings: Abrams, M.H. (2008). A Glossary of Literary Terms. Wardsworth Publishing Khalidi, R. Palestinian Identity: Construction of Modern National Consciousness, Columbia University. Rahman, Najat. Literary Disinheritance: The Writings of Home in the Works of Mahmoud Darwish and Assia Djebar,. Lexington Books. Jayyusi, K Srlma ed. Anthology of Modern Palestinian Literature, Columbia University Press. Neruda, P. (2006). Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair. Penguin Classics Feinstein, A. (2004). Pablo Neruda: A Passion for Life. Bloomsbury Moran, D. (2009). Pablo Neruda. Reaktion Howells, C. A. (2006). The Cambridge Companion to Margaret Atwood. Cambridge University Press McCombs, J. Ed. (1988). Critical Essays on Margaret Atwood. G. K. Hall & Co. Lahiri, J. (2004). Interpreter of Maladies. Flamingo. Chekov, A. (2016). Best Short Stories of Anton Chekov. Jaico Publications Synge, M. J. (2008). Riders to the sea. Quill Pen Classics. Mathews, P.J. (2009). The Cambridge Companion to J. M. Synge. Cambridge University Press Course Description Introducing Literature is designed to provide students with an understanding of the literary terms the three principal genres: the short story, poetry and drama. The major emphasis would be making students to appreciate the various nuances of literature and on teaching students the critical appreciation of literature and to write critical essays based on the analysis of various literary works. Course Objectives To develop an understanding of the characteristics of various literary genres. To develop analytical skills and critical thinking through reading, discussion, and written assignments. To broaden a student’s intercultural reading experience. To stimulate an appreciation of art and literature Student Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, a student should be able to: Exhibit an understanding of and appreciation for literature Demonstrate an understanding of literary terms and genres Read literature with an increased critical acumen and write clearly, coherently and effectively. Course Structure S. Course Course Title Type of Teaching Credits Max Marks Total no Code Course Hours/ Week CIA External 1 IL/OGE Introducing Elective 4 4 40 60 100 Literature .