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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 Literature, Culture, and Media certification by Swayam is a part of the NPTEL scheme that provides free learning programmes for interested individuals. This course's curriculum aims to introduce participants to the intersections of literature, culture, and media through an interdisciplinary framework. Literature, culture, and media are responsible for generating new ideas and perspectives in the consumers and play a massive role in determining identities.
The Literature, Culture, and Media certification syllabus will touch upon and highlight some of the new forms of media that have reinvented and transformed the literary forms. Theoretical approaches and literary criticisms such as Marxism, Feminism, and Deconstruction will further explain some of the literary phenomenon and cultural aspects of popular culture.
Additionally, the Literature, Culture, and Media certification course by Swayam is suitable for all individuals interested in learning about the subject. No prior knowledge is required for enrollment. Further, the 12-week learning course falls under the Humanities and Social Science category.
The Highlights
- Free to enroll programme
- FDP course
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Elective programme
- 12-week training
- Certificate examination
- E-verifiable certificate awarded
- No prior knowledge required
- Approved by AICTE
- Undergraduate and postgraduate level
Programme Offerings
- References cited
- English literature
- English studies
- Media studies
- Literary criticism
- Proctored examination
- Literary theory
- Training of 12 weeks
- Humanities course
- Social Sciences
- No prerequisites
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Roorkee |
- Literature, Culture and Media by Swayam is a free course provided by Swayam under the NPTEL scheme. To gain the certificate, pay the respective exam fee of Rs. 1,000.
Literature, Culture and Media fee structure
Course | Fee |
Literature, Culture and Media: Enrolment | FREE |
Literature, Culture and Media: Certificate fee | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to gain the e-certificate involves a final proctored exam and submission of all 12 course assignments.
What you will learn
- Literature, Culture and Media by Swayam, will delve into the following topics:
- Definition of literature, media and culture.
- Understanding popular culture, high culture, counterculture and subculture.
- Introduction to feminist theories.
- Basic knowledge of the evolution of media.
- Representation of women in literature and media.
Who it is for
Literature, Culture, and Media training is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate level students who wish to learn more on the subject.
Admission Details
Step 1: Join the Literature, Culture, and Media training, by registering on the Swayam platform using a valid email, username, and password.
Step 2: Open the Literature, Culture and Media certification by clicking the link-https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_hs09/preview
Step 3: Click the ‘Join’ icon, log into your account and fill the online form to start learning the programme.
Application Details
Sign in to the Swayam website with your existing account or create a new one using your active email ID, username, and password. You can also use your Google, Microsoft, or Facebook login details to log in to the platform and start learning the Literature, Culture, and Media certification.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
While the course is open and free for all learners, gaining the certificate has multiple eligibility criteria. Participants must gain 30/75 or more in the certification exam and have an average of 10/25 in their assignments. Thus, they require a final score of 40 or more to attain the Literature, Culture, and Media certificate.
Instructors
IIT Roorkee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Literature, Culture and Media certification has been curated by IIT Roorkee, the oldest technical institute in the country.
Course assignments are mandatory because the assignments' average score will determine whether a candidate is eligible for the certificate.
Yes, a section compares films and literature and discusses film-making.
Weekly assignments will help participants test their knowledge and track their progress.
This 12-week programme has modules of 30 hours in total.