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Psychology and Literature Freud, Jung, Adler

World Wars

Marxism Myths and Archetypes Modernism

BRITISH FICTION (MODERN PERIOD)

Theory: 60 1

Sons and Lovers

D.H. Lawrcncc:

UNIT-I

A Passage to India The Portrait ofa Lady

E.M. Forster:

Henry James: Virginia Woolf: Aldous Huxley:

To the Lighthouse Brave New World Lord of the Flies

UNIT-II

William Golding:

LITERARY CRITICISM AND CONTEMPORARY THEORIES
Theory: 60 Lectures; Tutorial:15 Hrs
UNIT-I Sidney: An Apology for Poetry
Dr. Johnson: Preface to Shakespeare
UNIT-II Wordsworth: Preface to the Lyrical Ballads
Arnold: The Function of Criticism at the Present Time, 
Populace in Culture and Anarchy
UNIT-III T. S. Eliot: Tradition and Individual Talent and The Function of Criticism
I.A. Richards: Principles of Literary Criticism
UNIT-IV Structuralism, Modernism, Postmodernism, Poststructuralism
UNIT-V Feminism, Postcolonialism, Psychoanalytic Theory and criticism, Orientalism, 
Eco Criticism
Suggested Readings:
George Watson: The Literary Critics
David Daiches, Critical Approaches to Literature
A Bosker, Literary Criticism in the Age of Johnson
George Saintsbury, A History of English Criticism
Terry Eagleton, Literary Theory: An Introduction ( Oxford: Blackwell, 2008)
Peter Barry, Beginning Theory (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2002)
Patricia Waugh, (ed.), Literary Theory and Criticism, Oxford University Press, 2006
Chris Baldwick, Criticism and Literary Theory
David Lodge, Modern Criticism and Theory
Suggested Topics and Background for class presentations/examination
 Literature and Revolution
 Power, Language and Representation
 The State and Culture
 Environmental Awareness
 Neo-Classicism in Criticism
 Romanticism in criticism
 Modernism in criticism
 Post-Modernism in Literature

Okay, here is the first week's roadmap with titles written in English script, followed by the required tag **(HINDI / हिंदी में)**, along with brief content outlines.

**Day 1: Monday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** What is Philosophy? | The Art of Understanding Life | First Step | Simple Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Introduction to Philosophy (Darshan Shastra), its relevance in daily life, simple examples, brief mention of branches (ethics, logic, etc.).
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** Why is Philosophy Important? 🤔 Learn in 1 Minute! #shorts (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Quick hook explaining the core benefit of philosophical thinking (e.g., clarity, better decisions).
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** Your New Philosophy Friend! ✨ Channel Introduction | #shorts (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Introduce the channel's goal: making philosophy simple and accessible in Hindi audio.

**Day 2: Tuesday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** Essence of Bhagavad Gita | Karma Yoga: How to Act Righteously? | Part 1 | Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Explain Karma Yoga from the Gita - focusing on action without attachment to results, performing one's duty (Dharma). Use simple stories or examples.
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** 1 Gita Verse to End Worry! 🙏 #shorts #gita (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Share and simply explain a powerful Gita quote about action, worry, or duty.
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** What is Karma? 🤔 In Simple Words | #shorts #philosophy (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Quick, simple definition of 'Karma' as action and its consequences.

**Day 3: Wednesday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** Stoicism: How to Find Peace of Mind? | Stay Strong in Tough Times | Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Introduce Stoicism basics - focusing on what's in our control vs. not, managing emotions (especially negative ones), acceptance (Amogha). Use modern examples.
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** This 1 Thing is in Your Control! 💪 Stoic Secret | #shorts #stoicism (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Highlight the core Stoic idea: You control your reactions and choices.
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** Do You Overthink? 🤔 A Stoic Solution | #shorts #philosophy (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Relatable problem (overthinking) + a quick Stoic tip (focus on the present, what you can control).

**Day 4: Thursday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** Socrates: The Art of Asking Questions | Know Yourself Better | Philosophy Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Explain the Socratic method (Prashna Puchne ki Vidhi) simply - importance of questioning assumptions, self-examination ('Know Thyself' - Atmanam Viddhi).
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** Who is the Wisest? Socrates' Answer | #shorts #socrates (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Explain Socrates' famous idea: True wisdom is knowing that you know nothing.
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** Ask Yourself This 1 Question Daily! ✨ #shorts #selfimprovement (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Suggest a simple daily self-reflection question inspired by Socrates (e.g., "What did I learn today?", "Did I act well?").

**Day 5: Friday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** What is the Meaning of Life? | Buddha's 4 Noble Truths | Part 1: Truth of Suffering | Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Begin explaining Buddha's Four Noble Truths (Char Arya Satya), focusing deeply on the First Truth: Dukkha (Dukh) - what suffering/unsatisfactoriness means, using relatable examples.
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** Why Does Suffering Happen? Buddha's First Truth | #shorts #buddha (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Quick explanation of Dukkha (suffering exists, life involves dissatisfaction).
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** Where is the Path to Happiness? 🤔 | Answers in Philosophy | #shorts (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Pose the question of finding happiness, hinting that philosophy (like Buddhism) offers paths.

**Day 6: Saturday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** East vs West Philosophy: Are They Similar? | Comparing Gita & Stoicism | Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Compare concepts like detachment (Vairagya), acceptance, duty found in both Bhagavad Gita (Karma Yoga) and Stoicism. Show the universality of some core ideas.
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** 2 Paths to Peace! 🧘 (Gita vs Stoicism) | #shorts #philosophy (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Highlight one key similarity (e.g., accepting what you can't change) between Gita and Stoicism.
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** Which Philosophy Suits You? 🤔 Quick Test! | #shorts #personality (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Fun, engaging short asking 1-2 questions hinting if someone leans more towards action (Gita) or acceptance (Stoicism).

**Day 7: Sunday**

*   **Long Video:**
    *   **Title:** What We Learned This Week | 5 Key Philosophy Ideas | Weekly Recap | Audiobook (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Briefly recap the main ideas covered: Intro to Phil, Karma Yoga, Stoicism, Socratic Method, Dukkha. Ask viewers what topic they want covered next week.
*   **Short 1:**
    *   **Title:** Your Favorite Philosophy Idea This Week? | Comment Below! 👇 #shorts (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Direct call for engagement - ask viewers to comment on their favorite topic/idea from the week.
*   **Short 2:**
    *   **Title:** Next Week: [Teaser: e.g., How to Conquer the Mind?] | Must Watch! #shorts (HINDI / हिंदी में)
    *   **Content:** Create anticipation by teasing a compelling topic for the upcoming week (e.g., Controlling the mind, Plato's ideas, Zen philosophy).

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