• Site Description for Abdul Hamid Sheikh - Moodle Platform

    Welcome to the Moodle site of Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Assistant Professor of English Literature. This site serves as a centralized platform for students and colleagues to access course materials, engage in discussions, and stay updated on important announcements related to the field of English Literature.

    Key Features:

    1. Course Materials:

      • Access to lecture notes, reading lists, and academic resources relevant to English Literature courses.
      • Downloadable PDFs, multimedia content, and e-books to supplement learning.

    2. Assignments & Assessments:

      • Timely submission of assignments and projects.
      • Quizzes and exams that align with the course objectives, with automated grading and feedback.

    3. Discussion Forums:

      • Engage in interactive forums where students can discuss literary theories, texts, and analyses.
      • Collaborate with peers and receive guidance from Professor Sheikh.

    4. Announcements & Updates:

      • Stay informed on the latest course updates, deadlines, and academic events.
      • Professor Sheikh will post essential notices, class schedules, and exam preparations.

    5. Resources for Further Study:

      • Additional readings, scholarly articles, and research material to deepen understanding of key literary concepts.
      • Links to external academic journals and platforms for extended learning.

    6. Grading and Feedback:

      • Access your grades, view feedback, and track your progress throughout the course.
      • Personalized guidance from Professor Sheikh to enhance academic performance.

    7. Communication Tools:

      • Use the messaging feature to directly contact Professor Sheikh for clarification on course content or queries.
      • Peer-to-peer communication for collaborative projects and group discussions.

    This Moodle site is designed to create an interactive and dynamic learning environment that enhances your understanding of English Literature and provides the resources necessary for academic success. Stay engaged, participate actively, and explore the rich world of literary study under the guidance of Professor Abdul Hamid Sheikh.

Available courses

English Literary Genre

The course typically covers key poetic forms, such as sonnets, free verse, haikus, and epic poetry, as well as the elements of poetry, including rhythm, meter, imagery, metaphor, and symbolism. Students will also analyze the use of sound devices like alliteration, assonance, and rhyme, and explore the emotional and intellectual effects these techniques have on readers.

Paper: English Literary Genre-Types and characteristics

Unit I:  Poetry-It is a form of literary expression that emphasizes emotional intensity, rhythm, and imaginative language.

Unit II: Fiction-It is literature meant to be performed, typically through dialogue and action. It includes plays and theatrical works that present a conflict, characters, and a resolution. 

Unit III: Drama-It is literature meant to be performed, typically through dialogue and action. It includes plays and theatrical works that present a conflict, characters, and a resolution. 

Unit IV: Non- Fiction- It is literature based on factual information, real events, or actual people. This genre includes essays, biographies, memoirs, journalism, and more. It seeks to inform, persuade, or reflect on real-life issues.

Assessment: Online Quiz, assignments, seminars.

Evaluation: Distribution of marks.

Theory: 60 marks

Internal Assessment: 40 marks.

Suggested readings:  i) A Glossary of Literary Terms, M.H.Abrams and Galt Harpham.

                                  ii) The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms, Chris Baldick