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Department of English


Vision:

We seek to foster knowledge and a love of language and literature in our students. To this end we will provide students in all emphasis areas with a coherent curricular framework and relevant, well structured course choice. We will teach students a variety of literary, analytical, pedagogical, and theoretical skills, apart from this we will teach how to speak, read and write effectively. We will encourage students for group discussion and seminar so to think deeply and reflect on what they have learned. We will encourage our students a love of learning and appreciation for liberal education.

Mission:

To encourage freedom of inquiry, the pursuit of truth and care for others through teaching, scholarship and service of the highest stature. In its teaching, the Department of English seeks to provide students with an education at the best quality in English language and literature. It motivates students throughout their programs so as to enable them to progress expeditiously to their degrees and to gain maximum from their knowledge and experience.


Objectives:

The programme is structured to achieve the following goals:

  • Provide constant motivation, guidance, and support to help students qualify for national-level competitions like NET/SLET, as well as prepare for Assistant Professor/PGT/TGT exams and interviews.
  • Improve students’ fluency and accuracy in English through continuous interaction between faculty and learners.
  • Impart research exposure by familiarizing students with research procedures, methodology, and practical approaches to topic selection.
  • Acquaint students with the theory and practice of translation (Hindi–English and English–Hindi).
  • Foster personality development through group discussions, seminars, and personal interactions