Welcome to the Department of English 

Establishment

The department of English was established in the year of 1999. Now it is one of the most prominent departments in the Arts faculty as it is associated with three faculties—Arts, Commerce and Science. The students from rural background are provided an opportunity to pursue higher studies in English Language & Literature. The department of English is enthusiastically involved in the process of teaching, learning and evaluation since its establishment. It has been always tried to increase the level of quality education undertaking various curricular and co-curricular activities for the students. Apart from the regular teaching-learning, it also tries to impart value education to the students. One of our alumni, Mr. Dilip Angadrao Pastapure has cleared SET and NET Examinations. He has obtained M. Phil degree and pursuing Ph. D. degree from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.  Most of the students of our department have been teachers and doing jobs in different fields. The Department of English sensitizes students towards language and literature learning. The department aims at developing skills to promote future professionals in the fields of education, research, business, and publication.

Objectives of the Department

• To promote interest of students in English Language and Literature
• To enable students to acquire basic skills of English Language
• To enhance the communicative competence of the students
• To appreciate and analyse literary texts from various perspectives
• To make students skilled for employment
• To encourage students for research and publication
• To provide platform to the students to make their career in English Language & Creative writing
• To acquaint the students of job opportunities in the field of language & literature.

Courses with Syllabus

The Department of English offers English as compulsory and optional course for fulfillment of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.).

List of Faculty

About Research:

Dr. M. D. Pathan is the recognized Ph. D Guide of S.R.T.M.U. Nanded.  One research scholar, Kakasaheb Dhondiba Dhaygude  has been awarded Ph. D. degree under the co-supervision of Dr. M. D. Pathan. Presently, four research scholars are doing Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. M. D. Pathan. All the faculty members of the department of English are research oriented. They are constantly publishing research papers in the national and international journals. Dr. D. S. More has published a book. The faculty actively participates in the national and international level seminars and conferences.

Area of Research

• English Literature (original and translation)
• American Literature
• Indian writing in English
• Post-Colonial Literature
• Post Modern Literary Criticism
• Eco-feminist Criticism
• Feminism in Indian writing in English
• Diaspora Literature
• English Language Teaching
• Indian autobiography in English (original and translated)
• Indian Drama in English (Original and Translated)

Co-curricular Activities:

The department of English is constantly striving for the overall development of the students. The following co-curricular activities are conducted for the students.

• English Literary Association
• Students’ seminar
• Wall poster presentation
• Online Quiz on Grammar and Literature
• Guest Lectures
• Group Discussion
• Essay Writing, Elocution competition

Services & Facilities for students:

• Internet Facility
• Adequate Study Material
• Skill Enhancement Course
• YouTube Channel
• E-Content available
• Departmental Library

E content

• College has started YouTube Channel which is used for teaching-learning process during COVID 19 pandemic situation.
• The Department of English has regularly uploaded recorded periods of the prescribed syllabus on college YouTube Channel.
• Online National Elocution Competition was organized on 3^rd January, 2021 on the Birth Anniversary of Savitribai Phule, the first woman teacher of India.