Exam Guide Calcutta University 4 Years  English Honours new syllabus

Exam Guide for English Majors – Calcutta University

Why Should You Consider the Exam Guide?

     The Exam Guide is not just a set of notes. It is the result of extensive research and dedication by a team of experienced writers, all of whom have deep knowledge of the English Honours syllabus followed by Calcutta University. Every page has been thoughtfully created with a clear understanding of what the University expects from its students. Whether it’s British Drama, Romantic Poetry, or Literary Criticism, each section has been explained with clarity and depth.

     What makes this guide truly useful is that it does not simply provide summaries. It teaches you how to think, write, and analyse texts like a C.U. Honours student. The notes go beyond surface-level content. They focus on themes, structure, context, and character roles—just the way your university examiners want to see.

Writing in College Is Different from Writing in School

    One of the biggest mistakes many students make is assuming that writing for college is the same as writing in school. This is not true. In school, if you write about a character’s qualities or what happens in a story, you may score decent marks. But at the university level, that won’t work.

    Let’s say you are asked to write about the role of a particular character in a novel. At this level, your answer must focus only on the role—not just the characteristics or actions of the character. You must show your academic understanding by arranging your answer in a logical and analytical way. Chronology matters. So does clarity. If you can provide five strong, relevant points that match what the University looks for, you are more likely to get good marks.

    The Exam Guide has been created keeping this exact requirement in mind. It shows you how to write. It trains your mind to approach questions the right way, helping you to improve both your understanding and your presentation.

    What Does the Guide Offer for Each Semester?

We have organised the notes semester-wise for the benefit of English Honours students. The material is tailored to the structure and syllabus of Calcutta University.

 First Semester:

  DSC-  1  (History of English poetry (From Elizabethan Age to Modern period

  SEC – 1    BUSINESS WRITING

  Compulsory English (AEC-1)

 Second Semester: 

    DSC – 2  (Introduction to English literature (prose)

  SEC – 2   ACADEMIC WRITING AND COMPOSITION

   Compulsory English (AEC-2)

Third Semester:

 DSC- 3 : HISTORY OF ENGLISH DRAMA (FROM ELIZABETHAN TO MODERN

PERIOD)

 DSC- 4 : AMERICAN LITERATURE – I

 SEC – 5    TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

 Compulsory English (AEC-3)