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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Trauma and Literature certification course is a 12-week duration programme. The prerequisite for this certification course is a BA in English Literature or Cultural Studies. This certification covers a comprehensive curriculum that includes emergent critical theories in the field of trauma studies and memory studies, Toba Tek Singh, Cold Meat, and The Other Side of Silence.
The Trauma and Literature certification by NPTEL provides in-depth knowledge of the possibilities that generate alternate histories through the retelling of events. The students will also explore the cultural and psychological impact of trauma in literature and society. The course will select texts from different literary periods, genres and traditions for a detailed study.
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The Highlights
- 12 Weeks Course
- MA/PhD Students and Faculty
- Completion Certification
Programme Offerings
- videos
- Transcripts
- assignments
- Books
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
The prerequisite for the Trauma and Literature online course is a BA in English Literature or Cultural Studies. The MA and PhD students and faculty can also apply for this course.
Certification Qualifying Details
The candidates are required to pass the examination with valid marks to get the certificate for the Trauma and Literature certification course.
What you will learn
After completing the Trauma and Literature certification syllabus the students will gain a deep understanding of the various ways the literary texts have responded to the traumatic and critical events both in public and private history. They will also explore the relationship between trauma, memory and history.
Upon completion of the Trauma and Literature training, the students will gain hands-on training with the support of leading industry professionals. The students will learn the required knowledge and skills of trauma and literature. They will also explore various topics such as unclaimed experience: trauma, narrative, history, beloved and nervous conditions.
Who it is for
Admission Details
To enroll in the Trauma and Literature classes, follow these steps:
Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106186
Step 2: Students can "Login In" and Sign In with a Google account or create a separate account.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form with the necessary details, submit it and join the course.
The Syllabus
- Toba Tek Singh
- Cold Meat
- The Other Side of Silence
- The Fly
- Mrs. Dalloway
- The New Wounded
- The Ontology of the Accident
- Catch-22
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- Trauma Fiction
- Unclaimed Experience: Trauma, Narrative, and History
- Beloved
- Nervous Conditions
Evaluation process
Students are required to register by paying an amount of Rs 1000. They must qualify for the exam and pass with a minimum of 25 percent in assignments and 75 percent in the written exam out of a total of 100.
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The duration of the certification course is 12 weeks. The certification course offers a deep understanding of trauma and literature and all the aspects related to it.
The course's comprehensive curriculum covers various topics related to trauma and literature, cultural and psychological impact and emergent critical theories, trauma, memory and history, and creating alternate histories through the re-telling of events.
The intended audience for this certification course is the students of MA and PhD and as well as the faculty.
The prerequisite for this certification course is a BA in English Literature or Cultural Studies.
The passing marks to be eligible for this programme certificate is a minimum of 10 out of 25 percent on assignments and 30 out of 75 percent on the final proctored examination.