The University of Punjab last changed its MA English Syllabus in the year 2002-2003. The Appendix ‘A’ Contains outline while Appendix B contains the detail of papers.
M.A. (English) Part One Examination of 2003. The change of Punjab University Syllabus was not welcome initially as the faculty as well as students found difficult to adjust to the new syllabus. Punjab university had to award passing marks to the students appearing in the early years of change of syllabus.Currently, a student can pass MA English if he/she obtains 40% marks in each paper while the aggregate/average remains at least 45%.
University of the Punjab has divided MA English Examinations in two parts i.e. Part One and Part Two. A student cannot appear in combined exams i.e. MA part 1 and 2 cannot be taken up for exams together. A student must pass Part I before appearing in the 2nd part of MA English. However, supplementary candidates are allowed to appear in MA Part 2 exams. Below are the details of MA Part two Exam papers.
MA English Syllabus Punjab University – Part One:
Appendix A: Outline of MA English Part I Papers
| Paper No. | Paper Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Classical Poetry | 100 |
| Paper II | Drama | 100 |
| Paper III | Novel | 100 |
| Paper IV | Prose | 100 |
| Paper V | American Literature | 100 |
Appendix A: Outline of MA English Part Two Compulsory Papers and Books.
| Paper No. | Paper Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Poetry II | 100 |
| Paper II | Drama II | 100 |
| Paper III | Novel III | 100 |
| Paper IV | Literary Criticism | 100 |