IGNOU uses a credit system, and in order to get an Hons, a student must have 48 credits in that subject, which means taking 6 papers of 8 credits over the course of three years.
In the case of English, below is a chart that includes the course name and code:
BEGE 101 - From Language to Literature
BEGE 102 - The Structure of Modern English
BEGE 103 - Communication Skills in English
BEGE 104 - English for Business Communication
BEGE 105 - Understanding Prose
BEGE 106 - Understanding Poetry
BEGE 107 - Understanding Drama
BEGE 108 - Reading the Novel
You will notice that there are eight papers, each worth eight credits; students pursuing a major (Hons) should select any six of these eight papers (2 papers each year)
Students can only take up to 48 credits in a single subject.
Aside from the major papers, there are two compulsory courses in the first and second years: BSHF 101 and FST-1. Other elective courses must be chosen from the Program Guide's list or groups.