Hey,

The syllabus of English Honours can be easily downloaded from the official website of the University of Delhi. However,let tell you in brief. The first year is divided into two semesters. In each semester you will be taught two core papers,one general elective paper and one AECC . The AECC can be either English Communication or Environmental Science. You can choose your general elective as per your choice.

Now coming to core papers,in 1st semester,you will be taught Indian Classical and European Classical Literature. In Indian Classical Literature,the texts are Mricchhakatika,The sequence of Dice,Abhijanashakuntala,The book of Vanci. In European,there are texts like Iliad,Plautus,Oedipus,Ovid along with several background readings.

In Second Semester,you have Indian Writing in English as well as British Poetry and Drama-14th to 17th Century.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Hey aspirant,

The syllabus for English literature, 1st year Delhi University includes two main papers in each semester 1st semester-European Literature and Classical Indian literature, 2nd semester-British literature 14th to 17th centuries and Indian writing in English. Other than this you'll have generic elective paper, AECC English communication and environment studies.

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