Course offered by Rudra Education

Program Overview

The Online Diploma in English Language and Literature is an extensive one-year course tailored for learners, teachers, and language aficionados looking to enrich their knowledge of English literary heritage, language forms, and critical studies. Delivered entirely online, the course harmonizes classic and modern literature with the fundamental principles of the English language, equipping the learners to value, examine, and articulate fluently in various academic and work environments.

The course covers significant literary movements, genres, and writers in conjunction with linguistic theory, grammar, stylistics, and discourse analysis. It is perfect for those starting out in English studies or wishing to improve their language and literature control to teach, write, communicate, or pursue higher scholarly endeavors.

Whether you're training for a career in teaching, content creation, publishing, civil services, or English or humanities postgraduate studies, this diploma provides you with the intellectual and communication skills needed to think critically about texts and language in today's globalized world.

Key Programme Features

A one-year online diploma combining language skills with literary appreciation.

Core subjects are:

• Introduction to English Literature and Literary Forms
• British, American, and Postcolonial Literature
• Literary Criticism and Theory
• English Grammar and Linguistics
• Poetry, Drama, and Fiction through the Ages
• Language, Culture, and Communication
• Creative and Academic Writing
• Discourse and Narrative Analysis
• Conducted fully online with flexible schedules for students, working professionals, and distance learners.
• Course design with interactive and engaging assignments, textual analysis, writing workshops, and guided discussions.
• Features recorded lectures, carefully selected readings, peer-to-peer interaction, and mentorship by faculty members.
• Accessible to learners of all backgrounds, particularly those who are interested in literature, language, media, or communication.

Programme Highlights

Spans two semesters with an equal balance of theory, reading of texts, and practice in writing.

Refines skills in:

• Literary interpretation and analysis
• Use of the English language and stylistics
• Argument and critical thinking
• University and creative writing
• Appreciation of the social and cultural functions of literature

Prepares students for the following roles:

• Content Writer / Editor
• Language Trainer or ESL Instructor
• Publishing Assistant
• Research or Teaching Assistant
• Cultural Communications Associate
• Also provides a basis for postgraduate study in English, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Journalism, or Education.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, the applicants should:

• Complete 10+2 (Higher Secondary) in any stream from a recognized board or equivalent.
• Exhibit interest in language, literature, or communication (no prior specialisation needed).
• Final-year students can apply provisionally, as per regulations in the university.