About the Department:
Department
of English, established in 1984, offers UG Programme in English for Arts and
Commerce faculty students. The syllabus of UG Programme is framed by the
affiliating University i.e. Shivaji
University, Kolhapur. The syllabus is immensely useful for students to acquire
basic communication skills, soft skills, life skills, etc. The department has
developed its own Departmental Library which consists of more than 75
books. Since its inception in 1984, the department
of English has been taking sincere efforts to develop the department as a
center for academic excellence. It has a glorious legacy of eminent teachers
such as Prof. Satish N. Mane, Prin. N. K. Shinde and Prof. Maner. At present, there
are four faculty members in the department. The faculty members are well
experienced and research oriented. The department also provides intensive
mentoring to students both in and beyond the classroom. It aims to enhance
communication skills, literary interest, language competence, and critical thinking
among the students. The department, therefore, undertakes debates, discussions,
participative learning, project based learning, etc. for the overall
development of the students. The department runs various courses such as Basic
English Grammar, Foundation Course in English and English for Competitive
Examinations. English Literary Association is also a key feature of the
department.
Mission:
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To contribute to general education
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To train students in communication
skills in English
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To introduce students to the tools of library
scholarship
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To strengthen their ability to analyze
all forms of literary expression
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To motivate them for career and higher
education
Objectives:
The
department of English is student centric. The specific objectives of the
department are:
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To develop the ability to express
themselves clearly and comprehensively, orally and in writing
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To inculcate human values and national
values among the students
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To provide a platform to boost
self-confidence and to analyze hidden potential of the students
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To generate right behavior and positive
attitude towards life and the society
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To promote awareness among the students
that they are responsible and accountable citizens of the nation
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To nurture the sense of practical
wisdom, individual dignity, professional integrity and justice for all .