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Can I do masters in english?? If I have done b c s (masters in computer
) and.. which collehe should I prefer for doing it externally from pune and what are the books/ subjects to b studied? ?

Yes, you are eligible to pursue a master's degree in English after completing your bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Most universities and colleges do not have any specific eligibility criteria for their MA in English programs, other than requiring that candidates have completed a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Here are some colleges in Pune that offer MA in English programs:

• Savitribai Phule Pune University
• Fergusson College
• Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce
• Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce

If you are looking to pursue an MA in English externally from Pune, there are several universities across India that offer distance education programs in this field. Some of the universities where you can consider applying are:

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
• Annamalai University
• University of Mumbai
• University of Madras

When it comes to books and subjects, the curriculum for MA in English varies from university to university. However, generally, the MA in English program covers subjects such as literary criticism, literary theory, British Literature, American Literature, Indian Literature, and World Literature. The syllabus may also include optional papers on specialized topics such as gender studies, post-colonial literature, film studies, cultural studies, and so on.
Some recommended texts for the MA in English program are:

• Norton Anthology of English Literature (Volumes A, B, C)
• The Cambridge Companion to Literature
• Literary Theory: An Introduction by Terry Eagleton
• The Norton Introduction to Poetry by Alison Booth and Kelly J. Mays
• Shakespeare: The Complete Works by William Shakespeare

Yes, you are eligible to pursue a master's degree in English after completing a bachelor's degree in computer science.
There are many colleges in Pune that offer a master's degree in English. Some of the top colleges are:

• University of Pune
• Fergusson College
• Symbiosis International University
• MIT World Peace University
• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

If you are looking for external colleges, you can also consider universities like IGNOU, Sikkim Manipal University, and Annamalai University.
The subjects you will study in a Master's in English program will vary depending on the specific university and program you choose. However, the core curriculum will typically include courses in literature, critical theory, linguistics, and cultural studies.
Some recommended books for studying English Literature at the Master's level are:

• Norton Anthology of English Literature by Stephen Greenblatt
• Literary Theory: An Anthology by Julie Rivkin & Michael Ryan
• A History of English Literature by Michael Alexander
• Modern Critical Interpretations by Harold Bloom.