English Department Profile
1. Brief Introduction of the Department:
The Department of English offers General Elective (GE) Language courses to undergraduate students of B.Com. and B.A. Programme. In alignment with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Department focuses on strengthening foundational language proficiency, effective communication skills, and basic critical engagement with texts.
The curriculum caters to the diverse linguistic and academic backgrounds of learners, with emphasis on reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary development, and structured writing. Teaching-learning practices aim to build clarity of expression, confidence in language use, and functional communication skills relevant to academic and professional contexts.
Faculty members follow a student-centric and supportive pedagogical approach, integrating classroom discussions, written assignments, and continuous assessment to facilitate gradual skill development. Within the scope of the prescribed syllabus, the Department seeks to prepare students for future academic pursuits, employability, and informed participation in an increasingly language-driven and interconnected world.
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2. Year of Establishment: 1993
3. Names of Courses Offered:
General Elective (GE) Language Courses:
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(i) English Language Through Literature
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(ii) English Fluency
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(iii) Digital Communication
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(iv) Developing English Language Skills
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC): Communication in Professional Life
Value Added Course (VAC): Ecology and Literature
4. Names of Interdisciplinary Courses and the Departments Involved
SEC: Communication in Professional Life
Offering Department: English
Interdisciplinary nature: language skills and professional communication
Open to students from: Arts, Commerce, and Science streams
VAC: Ecology and Literature
Offering Department: English
Interdisciplinary interface: Literature and Environmental Studies
Open to students from: Arts, Commerce, and Science streams
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5. Participation of the Department in Courses Offered by Other Departments: Not Applicable
6. Report of Department / Society Activities (Last Four Years)
• The Department of English organized a Poetry Recitation Competition in February 2022 on the theme “My India, My Pride.” The prize winners were:
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1st Prize: Priyanshi Chamoli (191018), B.A. Programme, Semester VI
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2nd Prize: Meera Singh (21747), B.A. (Hons.) History, Semester I
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3rd Prize: Naj Pari (211102), B.A. Programme, Semester I
• A Short Story Writing Competition was organized on 13 February 2023. The prize winners were:
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1st Prize: Maryam (216015), Home Science (Hons.), Semester IV
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2nd Prize: Aparajita Alok (225070), Physics (Hons.), Semester I
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3rd Prize: Sneha Singh (221253), B.A. Programme, Semester I
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Consolation Prize: Pratima Pathak (202072), B.Com., Semester VI
Members of the Department served as Conveners and members of the Magazine and Annual Report Committee and the Literary and Debating Society during the period 2021–2025. Several academic enrichment activities—such as debates, speeches, and creative writing competitions—were conducted under the aegis of these committees and societies, effectively contributing to the academic and literary engagement of students.