| PO-1 | Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history. |
| PO-2 | Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read. |
| PO-3 | Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature. |
| PO-4 | Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language. |
| PO-5 | Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres. |
| PO-6 | Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture. |
| PO-7 | Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning. |
| PO-8 | Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning. |
| PO-9 | Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language. |
| PO-10 | Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts. |
| PO-11 | Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts. |
| PO-12 | Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments. |
| PO-13 | Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material. |
| PO-14 | Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work. |
| PO-15 | Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts. |
