| 1 | Follows the roots and development of novel from past to 21th century. |
| 2 | Learns the distinguishing features of novel as a literary genre. |
| 3 | analyses the novel, as a literary genre, and its development under the light of social, political and literary developments. |
| 4 | comments on understanding of novel in its period with the examples. |
| 5 | analyses each age’s novels in terms of form, content and topic. |
| 6 | Follows the characteristic fetures of novels and their evolution in different periods. |
| 7 | Learns the theories and techniques of novel. |