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Overview for Public Speaking in English Language and Leadership.
B.A. (Hons) English at Delhi University reads literature chronologically while building critical method. As of 2026, the UGCF 2022 programme lists Sem 1 DSCs as Introduction to Literary Studies (UPC 2032101101), European Classical Literature (2032101102) and Indian Classical Literature (2032101103), each 4 credits (3 theory + 1 tutorial). Sem 2-4 continue with 14th-17th Century Poetry, 16th-17th Century Drama, 18th Century Literature, Romantic and Victorian Literature, and American and Indian Writing. Students often lose marks not for lack of reading but for unstructured answers: examiners expect close reading, textual references and a clear argument rather than plot summary.
Offered as a Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) under DU's UGCF/NEP, Public Speaking in English Language and Leadership carries 2 credits and is open to students from all streams. Colleges typically slot it in Semesters 3-5. Effective English public speaking. This page brings together syllabus, previous year papers and study material in one place so you can see the taught order and the exam pattern together.
What you will study (broad UGCF outline — verify from your college): The DU syllabus is organised into four units. For Public Speaking in English Language and Leadership, the broad coverage is:
Exam pattern & marking: The paper is typically theory plus practical/internal assessment — often 50-75 marks theory with 25 marks internal/practical, or 2-credit evaluation via continuous assessment, presentations and a semester-end exam. Questions are a mix of short notes (5-6 marks) and applied long answers (10-15 marks) drawn directly from the four units. Examiners look for unit-wise structure, one relevant example or tool per answer, and a clear conclusion. For practical SECs, viva and file work carry significant weight.
How to prepare & what is missing: Start with the syllabus Units 1-4 listed above, then solve the PYQs shown on this page side-by-side to mark which unit each question came from. That 10-minute mapping tells you which units repeat most (usually the middle units). Right now the IMP questions / detailed notes PDF for this paper may not be uploaded yet — the list below shows what is currently available. If your college shares the official IMP Q&A PDF, it will automatically appear in the list above with an IMP Q tag.
Official sources: University of Delhi · DU Exam Portal · your college's SEC syllabus handout.
