IGNOU MA English Syllabus 2024: Program Structure, Credit System

IGNOU MEG Syllabus 2024: If you are planning or have pursued MEG from IGNOU, the first thing that you must check out is the IGNOU MEG Syllabus 2024. Whether you wish to earn a higher degree next or start a career in this field, the promising MEG curriculum at IGNOU is a great help. The IGNOU MEG syllabus is recognized nationally and internationally, making it a perfect curriculum for students in India as well as abroad.

If you want to stepped into the university with a MEG program in hand, you must be aware of the MEG syllabus too. Understanding the syllabus will help you organize your study routines for each of the MEG subjects. In this article, we will offer you a glimpse of the MEG syllabus 2024, its program structure, and its credit system.

IGNOU MEG Syllabus 2024: Highlights

While you are heading towards understanding the IGNOU MEG Syllabus 2024, here is a table highlighting all the essential details that you need.

Program Code	IGNOU MEG
Programme Name	Master of Arts in English
Programme Duration	3 years
Programme Medium	English
Number of Courses	20 Courses
Number of Credits	64 Credits
Number of Hours	1920 hours
Type of Courses	Theory

IGNOU MEG Program Structure & Syllabus 2024

The MEG students will get a minimum of 3 years duration to complete their syllabus. The university organizes term end exam twice in a single year for MEG program and arranges them in June and December. While students can choose to appear in any of the term end exam sessions according to their flexibility, they must complete 20 courses during this time frame and earn credits to own the MEG degree from the university.

Course Code	Title of the Course	Credits
First Year
Compulsory Course
MEG 05	Literary Criticism and Theory	8
Second Year
Compulsory Course
MEG 04	Aspects of Language	8
OR
MEG 15	Comparative Literature	8
Optional Courses
Module 1: British Literature
MEG 01	British Poetry	8
MEG 02	British Drama	8
MEG 03	British Novel	8
Module 2: New Literature In English (Choose any three)
MEG 08	New Literatures in English	8
MEG 09	Australian Literature	8
MEG 12	A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature	8
MEG 19	Australian Novel	8
Module 3: Writings From The Margins
MEG 13	Writing from the Margins	8
MEG 14	Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation	8
MEG 16	Indian Folk Literature	8
Module 4: Writings From India
MEG 07	Indian English Literature	8
MEG 10	English Studies in India	8
MEG 14	Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation	8
Module 5: American Literature (Choose any three)
MEG 06	American Literature	8
MEG 11	American Novel	8
MEG 17	American Drama l	8
MEG 18	American Poetry	8
Module 6: The Novel
MEG 03	British Novel	8
MEG 11	American Novel	8
MEG 19	Australian Novel	8

IGNOU MEG Credit Scheme

According to the MEG credit system practiced by the university, 1 credit means 30 hours of learning. This particular credit system is to help MEG students who do not understand how much time they should allot to a particular subject while preparing for the exam. So, whatever credit is mentioned for a particular course, you can simply multiply the credit by 30 to get the number of hours you must consume in the particular MEG course.

All the courses in the MEG program hold a particular credit. The IGNOU MEG Syllabus in total has got credits. For example, one of the MEG courses have 4 credits, this will mean that you must complete this course within 120 hours. Therefore, the BCA candidates have to complete the all 20 courses within 1920 hours.

You must know the completion of the credits will not mean completion of the MEG program. You have to pass the assignments and term-end exams of all the courses to get a MEG degree from the university.

IGNOU MEG Program Coordinator Contact Details

Students opting for the MEG program at IGNOU can fetch direct help from the MEG program coordinator for different purposes. Students can either send a post or an email directly stating their queries and concerns.