DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUBJECT
English Language and English Literature have always been an indispensable
part of the discipline of Humanities, fulfilling their role of equipping
learners with effective communication skills and imparting the broader social
and ethical values of liberal humanism. However, in the new millennium of a
post-globalised world, their demand and scope have increased much more than what
it was in any other age. The proficient use of good language competence is a
sine qua non of a technology-driven world where human interaction has been
liberated from the temporal barriers of time and space. As users of English as
an international language, it has become even more imperative to constantly
upgrade and improve our skills, for all knowledge acquisition and dissemination
depends on this vital human facility. English is not only the most visible
language of the arts and culture but also of science and technology, of business
and commerce and of the web and internet. Therefore, its future is a future of
limitless opportunities.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of English was established in the same year as the founding of
the College, i.e., 1956. The Department has a glorious tradition of eminent
scholars who have served both as Heads of the Department and as faculty. These
renowned savants include Father Victor Rocha, Sr.Eleanor, Father Lawrence
Fernandes and Mr.A.M.George.
REGULAR TEACHING STAFF OF THE DEPT
SENIOR COLLEGE
Dr. June D’Souza, HOD (M.A.English, M. A. Linguistics, B.J., B.Ed., Ph. D)
Dr. Shukla Wankar (M.A.English, Ph.D)
Mrs. Soma Banerjee (M.A.English, M.Phil., B.Ed)
JUNIOR COLLEGE
Mr.S.Kurisu (M.A.English, B.Ed)
Ms.Nausheen Iqbal (M.A.English, B.Ed)
FACILITIES AVAILABLE WITH THE DEPT.
LIBRARY FACILITIES:
Departmental Library- 40 books
Communicative English Library-500 books
Main Library- 2000 books
Journals -1
COURSE STRUCTURE
Three-year Bachelor of Arts Degree Course wherein the subject is offered as:
Compulsory English
Supplementary English
English Literature
Communicative English, a vocational subject introduced by the UGC in only select
colleges to train students for career opportunities in mass media.
Bachelor of Science Degree Course wherein the subject is offered only in the
first year as Compulsory English and Supplementary English.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
It is a Grant-in-aid Under-graduate course affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukdoji
Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. Approved by the Government of Maharashtra and
recognized by UGC under 2f and 12b.
The Course is of three years duration. Examinations are conducted annually by
RTM Nagpur University.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Students who have passed the HSSC (10 plus 2) level are eligible for
admission to the B.A./B.Sc. Course. At the B.A. level students can opt for
Supplementary English, English Literature, Communicative English as electives,
apart from Compulsory English. B.Sc. First year students can offer Supplementary
English as a second language besides Compulsory English.
SUBJECT ORGANISATION/ SOCIETY
In June 2006, Dr. June D’Souza took over as the Head of the Dept. and along
with her dedicated staff established the English Literary Association(ELA).
The society was inaugurated on 13th October 2006. Dr. Shymala Nair (Dept. of
English, L.A.D. College),the chief guest of the function spoke on “Appreciating
Literature and its finer Nuances.”
On 5th January 2007,an interclass Elocution Competition was held with a novel
innovation wherein the students were judges. The unanimous decision went in
favour of Bro. Angel of B.A Part-II.
On 20th January 2007,an interclass Competition on Calligraphy was held wherein
the students again were judges. Sr. Anita of B.A Part-II was declared the
winner.
Activities Undertaken:
1.Regular Guidance of Students.
2.Students Counseling
3.Quizzes, Debates
4.Role Play
5.Elocution Competition
SOME OF THE PROMINENT ALUMNI
Late Dr.Srikant Jichkar
Sardar Atal Bahadur Singh Former Mayor of Nagpur
Dr.R.T.Jadhav of Ramdeo Baba Engineering College, Nagpur
Dr.Yenkie, Former Director of V.N.I.T.
Dr.Ajiz Khan, Leading Cardiologist of Nagpur
Dr.S.Buhariwalla, Former Head of Department of English,P.G.T.D.Nagpur University
Mr. Dominic Philip IAS
Adv. Ramesh Darda
Mr. Sangram Bhosle
Mr. Arun Upadhyaya
Hon. Justice S. Bobde
CONTACT AND FEEDBACK:
The department will be glad to hear from our alumni, well wishers, and
students. For more information and details contact us at:
Department of English
St.Francis De Sales College, Seminary Hills,
NAGPUR-440 006,Maharashtra, INDIA.
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