The UniversityThe Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 has continuously strivento build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio(GER) by offering high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. It has been conferred with theawards of ‘Centre of Excellence’ and ‘Excellence for Distance Education Materials’ by the Commonwealth of Learning whichis the highest Forum for Open Distance Learning in the Common Wealth countries.The University began by offering two academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in DistanceEducation, with a strength of 4,528 students. Today, it serves the educational aspirations of over 28 Lakh students in Indiaand 36 other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 Regional Centres, more than 3,000 LearnerSupport Centres and 67 overseas centres. The University offers more than 400 Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Doctoralprogrammes, with a strength of 560 faculty members and academic staff at the Headquarters and Regional Centres. Morethan 51,000 faculty and other professionals of conventional institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, industryetc are associated with the University in imparting education in ODL mode.RecognitionIGNOU is a Central University created by an Act of Parliament and all Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by theUniversity are at par with all such degrees issued by other Universities under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as perthe University Grants Commissions (UGC) circular no. F.1-52/2000 (CPP-II) dated May 5, 2004 and AIU circular no. EV/II/(449/94/176915-177915, dated January 14, 1994) and AICTE circular no. AICTE/academic/Nov. Dec. 2005, dated May 13, 2005.

Regional Centre, VijayawadaIndira Gandhi National Open University established a Regional Centre at Vijayawada, an economically, culturally and politicallyvibrant city in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. IGNOU Regional Centre, Vijayawada is carved out of Regional Centre,Hyderabad and it became operational in July 2008.The Regional Centre, Vijayawada comprises 6 districts viz, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore of Coastal Andhra, KhammamDistrict of Telangana Region and Chittoor District of Rayalaseema Region. The Regional Centre is headed by a RegionalDirector who is supported by a team of Academic, Administrative and other Supporting Staff.

PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH LITERATURE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, E.L.T. AND TRANSLATION(1) Master of Arts in English (MEG)

The objectives of the programme are :❖ To provide the learners with a sound base in language.❖ To expose the learners to a wide range of literature, with options for specialization in a particular area.❖ To develop confidence of the learners in their critical and analytical abilities.❖ To develop in the learners a sound understanding of English literature and other literatures such American, Canadian,

Australian, Indian English and other New Literatures.❖ To expose the learners to a variety of texts from the various countries to enable them to acquire a good knowledge

of reading comprehension and writing skills.

Programme Structure and CoursesThe MA English programme has 64 credits. It has a two tier structure : five compulsory core courses and three optionalcourses out of the basket of optional courses. The minimum duration of programme is two years and the maximum durationis five years.

1st Year Courses :

❖ MEG-1 British Poetry

❖ MEG-2 British Drama

❖ MEG-3 British Novel

❖ MEG-4 Aspects of Language

2nd Year Courses :❖ MEG-5 Literary Criticism and Theory - CompulsoryOptional (any three) MEG-6 to MEG-14❖ MEG-6 American Literature❖ MEG-7 Indian English Literature❖ MEG-8 New Literatures in English❖ MEG-9 Australian Literature❖ MEG-10 English Studies in India❖ MEG-11 American Novel❖ MEG-12 A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature❖ MEG-14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation

Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. Programme Fee : Rs. 4500/- per year.

What can one do with an English Literature degree ?An M.A. Degree in English enables the learner some all round skills that can be applied to different careers rather thantraining for a specific job. The other benefit for the learners of English Literature is that it instills in them an ability tounderstand the intricate and complex human relationships as they study characters in English Literature. For the studentsof English Literature, Literature serves as the ‘window to the world’ as it reflects the society. Further, English languageinstills in the learners an ability to take new initiatives and be creative in their chosen field.The areas where are can find jobs after completion of Master’s Degree in English are as follows :

Openings for English Literature students in the following sectors :i) Teaching ii) Translation iii) Interpretation iv) Media and Journalism v) Publishing Houses vi) Advertising vii) PublicRelations viii) Arts ix) Language Specialist x) Communication Specialist xi) Writer/Feature Writing xii) Technical WriterAlso, there are many jobs in the sectors of retail, law, business, social work, tourism and politics where the skills which theEnglish graduates possess would be of immense help.

(2) Post Graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT)Post Graduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT) aims to teach Translation from English to Hindi and vice-versa. Translationis a major professional area in our country and plays an important role in our understanding of the diversity of Indian cultureand society.The objectives of the programme are :

❖ To develop the translation skills of the learners.❖ To impart the knowledge of the theory and practice of translation to the learners.❖ To enable the learners to understand the socio-cultural dimensions of translation.

Programme Structure and Courses :Courses :

❖ PGDT-01 – Anuvad : Siddhant Aur Pravidhi ❖ PGDT-02 – Anuvad Ka Bhashik Aur Samjik Paksh❖ PGDT-03 – Vyavaharik Anuvad Ke Vividh Star Aur Kshetra ❖ PGDT-04 – Prashasanik Anuvad❖ PGDT-05 – Anuvad Pariyojana

Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree. Programme Fee : Rs. 3000/-Opportunities for students who complete Post Graduate Diploma in Translation :Translation is an emerging discipline and students who complete this programme successfully can find jobs in the field ofTranslation from one language to another. They have a plenty of opportunities in the recent times. The learner can apply thetheory and practice of translation with the other language(s) with which he/she is familiar with.

(3) Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)The applicants for this programme are expected to have a flair for writing.

The objectives of the programme are :❖ To provide the learners an understanding, skills and professional knowledge in the art of imaginative writing.❖ To expose the learners to variety of writing in order to develop the creative ability of those interested in taking up

writing as a career.Programme Structure and Courses :The programme consists of two compulsory courses and four electives courses. The minimum duration of programme isone year and maximum duration four years.

Compulsory Courses :❖ DCE-1 - General Principles of Writing❖ DCE-2 - Guided Project Work

Elective Courses :❖ DCE-2 - Feature writing❖ DCE-3 - Short Story❖ DCE-4 - Writing for Media : Radio and Television❖ DCE-5 - Writing Poetry

Eligibility : 10+2 or anyone without 10+2 but age should be 20 years and above.Programme Fee : Rs. 3000/-Pathways to careers for students with Diploma in Creative Writing in English :The students who have flair for writing can be immensely benefited by enrolling and successfully completing the Diplomain Creative Writing in English. Language is basically a skill and is vocational in nature, which means that it gives the learnersome all rounds skills that can be applied to different careers and especially writing. The prominent skills which the programmeaims to develop in the learners may result in finding placements in the corporate world. The programme sensitizes thelearners to understand complex ideas and theories.4) Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTE)This programme is based on the communicative approach to language teaching.

The objectives of the programme are :❖ To enhance the teachers’ understanding of the learners, the learning process, and the nature and structure of the

English Language.❖ To help the teachers to innovate strategies for teaching the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Programme Structure and Courses :The Students will need to study four courses in all three compulsory and one optional. The minimum duration of programmeis six months and maximum duration two years.

Compulsory courses :❖ CTE-1- The Language Learner❖ CTE-2 - The Structure of English❖ CTE-3 - Teaching Strategies

Optional Courses :❖ CTE-4 - Teaching English- Elementary School❖ CTE-5 - Teaching English- Secondary School

Eligibility : Graduate or 3 years of B.El.Ed. OR 2 years PTT, ETT or 10+2 with 2 years teaching experience.Programme Fee : Rs. 2000/-Careers open for students with Certificate in the Teaching of English :The programme is meant for Graduates or 10+2 learners with two years of teaching experience to acquire the basic jobskills relevant to the teaching of English. With the introduction of English medium as the media of instruction at Primary andSecondary level in many states of the countries, learners who complete this programme successfully will be highly valuedin the job market by getting suitable and well paid jobs in the teaching of English at the Primary and Secondary level.

(5) Certificate in Functional English - Basic Level (CFE)The programme will improve the learners proficiency in the English language. This programme enables learners to engagein conversations and write with confidence in all the spheres of their daily life.The objectives of the programme are :

❖ To give the learners practice in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing.❖ To provide an understanding of communicative grammar and study skills so that they can function in English in the

social and academic spheres.❖ To acquaint the learners with some professional skills which will prepare them for a job.

Programme Structure and Courses :The Students will need to study three courses in the programme. The minimum duration of programme is six monthsand maximum duration two years.

Courses :❖ BEG-4 - English in Daily Life ❖ BEG-5 - English in Education ❖ BEG-6 - Joining the Work Force

Eligibility : 10+2 or its equivalent. Programme Fee : Rs. 2500/-

Prepare for a job with Certificate in Functional English :It is not truism to state that with the right vocational and technical skills training one can qualify for a job that pays goodwages and benefits. This programme (CFE) is intended with a design to familiarize the learners to the importance ofFunctional English in day-to-day life and in the overall scheme, the programme acquaints the learners with some professionalskills which will prepare them for job in various sectors. This programme is useful for all learners who are pursing BA/B.Sc./B.Com in various colleges in various districts, as CFE programme focuses its attention to the importance of FunctionalEnglish and aims to improve their proficiency in the English Language. Undergraduate learners can simultaneously enrollfor this programme to improve their proficiency in the English Language, especially the learners who are from the regionalmedium background and rural areas will be immensely benefited as this programme improves their proficiency in theEnglish Language.

6) Certificate in Communication & IT Skills (CCITSK)The Certificate in Communication & IT Skills programme has been designed keeping in mind the BPO Industry and otherforms of industry.The objectives of the programme are :

❖ To acquaint the learners with some professional skills which will prepare them for a job in the BPO Industry.❖ To provide the learners the basic skills in computing.

Programme Structure and Courses :The Certificate in Communication and IT Skills in 16 credit programme comprising the following 02 courses. The minimumduration of the programme is 06 months and maximum duration is 02 years.Courses :❖ BPOI-006 - Communication Skills ❖ BPOI-007 - IT SkillsEligibility : 10+2 pass with English as one of the subject. Programme Fee : Rs. 4500/-Job opportunities for Certificate in Communication & IT Skills :The learners who complete this programme will be able to acquire the professional skills in the areas of communication andIT and would find suitable placements in the BPO industry and other forms of industry.

(7) Certificate in Communication Skills for BPO. ITeS & Related Sectors (CCSS)The booming Information Technology (IT) segment comprising ITeS (IT–enabled services) and BPO (Business ProcessOutsourcing) have emerged as key employment generation sectors in the country.The BPOs offer different kinds of services which include Customer Support, Technical Support, Telemarketing, InsuranceProcessing, Data Processing, Internet/Online/Web Research and a whole lot of related services.The objective of the programme is :

❖ To equip the participants to effectively communicate in English vis-à-vis the job requirements of the BPO industry.

Programme Structure and Courses :

Courses : Courses :❖ BCSS-01 – Understanding BPO, and Related Sectors. ❖ BCSS-04 – Cultural Sensitization❖ BCSS-02 – English Proficiency ❖ BCSS-05 – Customer Relationship Management❖ BCSS-03 – Business Communication ❖ BCSS-06 – Positive Incrementals

Eligibility : The target group include youth and job seekers in the BPO, ITeS and Related Sectors who have qualified 10+2level. All the courses are combination of theory and practicals. Programme Fee : Rs. 9000/-

Placement for learners with Certificate in Communication Skills for BPO. ITeS & Related Sectors :This programme is primarily designed with a view to provide a learners the basic skills of communication which would beof immense help to all such learners who complete this programme successfully to find placements in BPOs which offerdifferent times of support and services.

S. No Code No. Study Centre Address Contact Details1 0102 V.R. College, Nellore- 524 001 0861-2301316, 23222262 0103 KBN College, Kothapeta, Vijayawada-520 001 0866-25660153 0104 TJPS College, Ring Road, Guntur-522 006 0863-22449554 0148 Kavita Memorial Degree College, NST Road, Khammam-507 002 08742-2237995 0159 Sri Padmavathi Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, Tirupati-517 502 0877-2284593

The above are the learner support centres of Vijayawada Region of IGNOU. For all practical purposes, these study centresare the colleges of the University. The infrastructure and other services of the college/institution will be utilized by IGNOU inthe weekends and in the non-working hours of the college/institution. IGNOU will provide the following support services toits learners at the Study Centres :

❖ Pre-admission counselling, Sale of Student Handbook and Prospectus.❖ Conduct of Induction meeting for newly registered learners.❖ Preparation and organizing theory and practical counselling sessions.❖ Arrange audio and video programmes and teleconferencing.❖ Organize workshops, seminars, extended contact programmes, field visits, teaching practice etc., depending

on the nature of the programme.❖ Providing library facility to the learners.❖ Evaluation of assignments and providing grades/marks and feedback to the learners.❖ Conducting Term End Examinations and Practical Examinations (in case the centre has been allotted

Examination Centre).Admission cyclesThe University offers round the year walk-in-admission. Most of the academic programmes are offered in both the cycles ofadmission i.e., January and July cycles. Admissions to the academic programmes are under three modes i.e., throughentrance examination, merit and direct admission, depending on the nature of the programme. Admission notifications areissued in the leading national and regional dailies for Walk in Admission during April-May for July session and October-November for January session. The detailed information on admission and application forms are available on the Universitywebsite at www.ignou.ac.in . Filled in applications are to be submitted to Regional Centre, Vijayawada with the requisite feeas per university guidelines.Reimbursement of FeesLearners who belong to the categories of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and physically challenged have topay the fee at the time of admission. Subsequently they will have an opportunity to collect the scholarship forms from theSocial Welfare Department of the State, and submit the same duly filled-in, through the Regional Director for reimbursement.

LIST OF LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRES IN VIJAYAWADA REGION

Details of the Programmes Offered in English Literature, Communication Skills, ELT and Translation

IGNOU Regional Centre, Hindu High School Premises, Kothapeta, 1town, Vijayawada-520 001. Ph : 0866-2565959, 2565253Emails: rcvijayawada@ignou.ac.in, admsrc33@ignou.ac.in Websites : www.ignou.ac.in and http://rcvijayawada.ignou.ac.in//

Name of the Programme / Code Medium & Fees Eligibility

(1) Master of Arts in English (MEG) English Bachelor’s Degree or a higherFee : Rs. 4500/- per year degree from a recognized University

(2) Post Graduate Diploma Hindi Bachelor’s Degreein Translation (PGDT) Fee: Rs. 3000/-

(3) Diploma in Creative Writing English 10+2 or anyone without 10+2 but age in English (DCE) Fee: Rs. 3000/- should be 20 years and above.

(4) Certificate in Teaching of English English Graduate or 3 years of B.El.Ed. OR 2 years PTT,as a Second Language (CTE) Fee: Rs. 2000/- ETT or 10+2 with 2 years teaching experience.

(5) Certificate in Functional English - English 10+2 or its equivalent.Basic Level (CFE) Fee: Rs. 2500/-

(6) Certificate in Communication & English 10+2 pass with English as one of the subject.IT Skills (CCITSK) Fee: Rs. 4500/-

(7) Certificate in Communication Skills for BPO. English The target group include youth and job seekers in the BPO,ITeS & Related Sectors (CCSS) Fee: Rs. 9000/- ITeS and Related Sectors who have qualified 10+2 level.

All the courses are combination of theory and practicals.