The Master of Arts in English program at Southern University Bangladesh aims to develop students’ expertise in literature, language, and critical theory, enhance sophisticated analytical and interpretive skills, and foster original research and scholarly writing. It prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, research, and publication by emphasizing rigorous academic inquiry, deep textual analysis, interdisciplinary integration, and an appreciation for diverse cultural and historical contexts, ultimately inspiring lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
Students having BA/ B.Sc. /B. Com./BSS or equivalent degrees with second class/division/CGPA 2.00 are eligible for admission in MA two (2) year program. Students who have higher degrees than Bachelor degrees may also apply for admission. Even students having Honors degrees in subjects other than English are also eligible for admission in two year MA English program.
| SL. NO. | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HISB 0288-621 | History of the Emergence of Bangladesh (GED) |
| 2 | ETG 0288-621 | Ethics and Good Governance (GED) |
| 3 | ENG 0231-5101 | Composition, Comprehension & Verbal Skills |
| 4 | ENG 0232-5111 | Introduction to Prose |
| 5 | ENG 0232-5113 | Introduction to Poetry |
| 6 | ENG 0232-5115 | History of English Literature |
| 7 | ENG 0321-5201 | Media English & Professional Communications |
| 8 | ENG 0232-5213 | Introduction to Drama |
| 9 | ENG 0232-5215 | Classics in English Translation (Greek & Roman) |
| 10 | ENG 0232-5217 | Literatures in English Around the World |
| 11 | ENG 0232-6301 | Introduction to Linguistics |
| 12 | ENG 0232-6303 | American Poetry |
| 13 | ENG 0232-6305 | Shakespeare |
| 14 | ENG 0232-5105 | Modern British Poetry |
| 15 | ENG 0232-5109 | Modern Drama |
| 16 | ENG 0232-6401 | Approaches & Methods of Language Teaching |
| 17 | ENG 0232-6403 | Psychological Aspects of Language |
| 18 | ENG 0232-6405 | African-American Literature |
| 19 | ENG 0232-5205 | Modern Fiction |
| 20 | ENG 0232-5210 | Modern Literary Theory |