All four M.A. Programmes have been designed with a common structure and an interdisciplinary approach based on the following understanding:

I) that since all the programmes involve the study of culture in general and literature in particular, they have certain common theoretical and methodological concerns;

II) that all the cultures and literatures to be studied have a common European dimension.

III) that an interdisciplinary approach is important to establish the links between the study of literature and other fields in the humanities and social sciences such as the media, history, linguistics and philosophy;

IV) that they would encourage the interaction between the study of foreign languages, literatures, cultures and the world in which this study takes place;

V) that they would stimulate independent research work.

Evaluation in each paper is based on continuous assessment of 50 marks (through class tests, term papers, seminars) and an annual written examination in all papers of 50 marks (1? hours duration). The evaluation in Papers V, VII, XIII & XV is in English. Evaluation in all other courses is in the concerned language of study.

Graduation (10+2+3) in the language or literature concerned with 40% marks. OR Graduation (10+2+3) in any other subject with 40% marks plus 3 years Advanced Diploma in the respective language of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto.

All candidates will have to take an Entrance Test (Written and Oral). The written test will be held on 8 July 2005. The oral tests will be held on 11 July 2005.