Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory
Develop your knowledge in the concepts of literary theory and their significance in the modern scenario.
Online
15 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ certification course is a massive open online course developed for the students to gain a detailed understanding of the concepts of culture and literary theory. This program is provided by the Swayam education platform in association with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC). This online program is categorized under the language domain and is conducted for fourteen weeks.
The students of this online training program are guided by the instructor, Dr. Josepheni Joseph from St. Mary’s College, Thrissur. The course modules are focused to deliver knowledgeable insights on the cultural theories and principles that help one understand the social, cultural, and literary aspects with a better perspective.
The ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ online certification program ensures that the students receive a course certificate and credit points after completing the course and assessments successfully. This is a core course for undergraduate-level students.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- 15 weeks
- Academic faculty
- Core course
- Undergraduate level program
- Free training
- Course certificate
- Credit points
Programme Offerings
- videos
- Lectures
- Course Modules
- discussions
- Weekly Assignments
- Final Certification Exam
- E-certificate
- Credits
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | St Mary's College, Thrissur |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details:
The students of the Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ will become eligible for the certificate after finishing the course of study and the assessment with at least 30% in the internals and 70% in the final exam.
What you will learn
The ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ certification syllabus is structured for the students to engage in discussions and develop expertise in the field of literary and cultural theory. The students of this course will get familiar with the definition of literary theory, the important elements of literary theory, its variation from the aspects of literary criticism, and its relevance in the modern context.
Who it is for
The ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ online certification course is developed for the students and research associates belonging to the field of humanities and social sciences and for any individual who wishes to learn about literary theories.
Admission Details
The admission for the ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ certification by Swayam is done by registering for the course online,
Step 1: Go to the course page using the link,
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_lg14/preview
Step 2: Find the ‘Sign-In/Register’ option.
Step 3: Fill in the details of the course.
Step 4: Follow the instructions and complete the registration.
Application Details
On the registration form for the ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ online course, students are required to enter the Swayam account details or can create a new account if they haven’t registered before and can join the course.
The candidates can also sign up for the course using their Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account IDs.
The Syllabus
- Day 1 : Module 1- Introduction to Literary Criticism
- Day 2 : Module 2 –Liberal Humanism
- Day 3 : Module 3 –Formalism I
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 4 – Formalism II
- Day 2 : Module 5 – New Criticism I
- Day 3 : Module 6 – New Criticism II
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 7- Structuralism I
- Day 2 : Module 8 –Structuralism II
- Day 3 : Module 9 - Post Structuralism I
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 10 – Post Structuralism II
- Day 2 : Module 11- Structuralism and Post Structuralism: A Comparative Study
- Day 3 : Module 12- Deconstruction I
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 13 – Deconstruction II
- Day 2 : Module14 – Deconstruction: Application
- Day 3 : Module15 - Psychoanalytic Criticism I
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module16 - Psychoanalytic Criticism II
- Day 2 : Module 17 - Psychoanalytic Criticism III
- Day 3 : Module 18- Archetypal Criticism I
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 19 - Archetypal Criticism II
- Day 2 : Module 20 – Marxist Criticism I
- Day 3 : Module 21- Marxist Criticism II
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 22 – Feminist Criticism I
- Day 2 : Module 23 - Feminist Criticism II
- Day 3 : Module 24 - Feminist Criticism III
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 25 – Queer Theory I
- Day 2 : Module 26 - Queer Theory II
- Day 3 : Module 27- Queer Theory III
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 28 – Reader Response Criticism
- Day 2 : Module 29 – Eco criticism I
- Day 3 : Module 30 - Eco criticism II
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 31- Eco Feminism
- Day 2 : Module 32 – Cultural Materialism I
- Day 3 : Module 33 - Cultural Materialism II
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 34 - Cultural Materialism III
- Day 2 : Module 35 – Post Colonialism I
- Day 3 : Module 36 - Post Colonialism II
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 37 – Post Colonialism III
- Day 2 : Module 38 -- Modernism
- Day 3 : Module 39 -- Post Modernism
- Day 4 : Discussion
- Day 5 : Assignments
- Day 1 : Module 40 – Theory After Theory
- Day 2 : Discussion
- Day 3 : Assignments
- Day 4 : Revision
- Day 5 : Term-end assessment
Evaluation process
- The end-term proctored exam is mandatory for the ‘Basic Course in Literary and Cultural Theory’ certification and the students are required to register and pay for the exam prior to the course website.
- The students will have to write the exam from the allotted exam centers and score a minimum of 70% of the total average to qualify for the certificate.
St Mary's College, Thrissur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is provided by Swayam.
The course can be completed in 15 weeks.
You will get 4 credit points for this certification.
The students are required to get 70%.
No, you will have to download the E-Certificate from the website.