About The Department
The Department of English Studies reflects the expansion, diversification and confluences at both the institutional level as well as in the dynamic disciplinary fields of literary and cultural studies, and linguistics. The Department emphasizes focused teaching in these core areas to instill a sense of professionalism in students, equipping them with the skills necessary for careers in teaching, research, publishing and management. Currently, the Department offers a Ph.D. in English Literature, an M.A. (Honours) in English and a B.A. (Honors) in English. These programs have gained recognition for their unique design and relevance in both contemporary Indian as well as the international literary contexts. Our faculty members are highly competent and bring diverse research interests to the Department. To further enhance the student competency, we organize conferences, seminars, workshops and invited lectures as integral components of our academic programs complementing the classroom learning.
Vision
To ensure quality instruction in English language and literature by employing innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary approaches dedicated to inspiring a generation with a deep appreciation for literature and language. We aim to cultivate students who are not only effective communicators but also informed global citizens.
Mission
To create an inclusive and intellectually stimulating environment that fosters the exploration of literary traditions, cultural contexts, and interdisciplinary connections, while encouraging students to engage thoughtfully with texts, articulate their ideas with clarity, and contribute meaningfully to society in an ever-evolving cultural landscape.
Objectives
- To enable students to master the English language skills for varied purposes.
- To train to conduct critical analysis of literary and linguistic texts, placing them in historical, political, philosophical, cultural and global contexts and to read the social issues reflected in them in order to identify a viable solution for a sustainable future.
- To equip students with necessary research skills and valid methodologies in the discipline and allied fields.
- To develop transferable and practical professional skills necessary for a fulfilling career.
Scope
- Graduates of English Language and Literature can pursue advanced degrees such as PhDs, leading to careers in academia as professors, lecturers, or researchers.
- The department prepares students for diverse roles in media, including journalism, content creation, copywriting, and public relations. Graduates can work as journalists, editors, or communication specialists in various industries as well as in social media leveraging their skills in writing and critical analysis.
- Students have the opportunity to enter the publishing industry as editors, proofreaders, or literary agents. Additionally, they can pursue careers as authors or creative writers, producing works across genres such as fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
- The skills gained through studying English literature and language are applicable in various fields such as law, business, digital marketing, and education. Graduates can utilize their analytical and communicative abilities in roles that require strong writing and critical thinking skills across multiple sectors.
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Programmes
| Course | B.A. (Honours) English |
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| Duration | 4 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | M. A. (Honours) English |
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| Duration | 2 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | Ph. D |
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| Duration | 3 Years |
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Faculty
Research
• Psychoacoustics
• Neuroscience of language
• Indian English literature
• Cultural Studies
• Cognitive Linguistics and Psycholinguistics
• Language Testing and Evaluation
• Literary and Cultural Studies
• Diaspora Studies
• Phonetics and Phonology
| S.No | Student Name and Class | Title of Project/Dissertation | Supervisor |
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| 1. | Ms. Amanjeet Brar(M.A.)English UID:154606002 | Gender Fluidity and the Spaces of Negotiation: A study of select Autobiographies of Transgenders | Dr. Manika Arora |
| 2. | Ms. Binderpal Kaur(M.A.)English UID: 154606004 | Gendered Identities and Disciplining of Women: A reading of A Life Less Ordinary by Baby Halder | Dr. Farhan Ahmad |
| S.No. | UID | Name of Student | Title of Dissertation (as approved by the Department) | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 164606007 | Beant Kaur | Evolution And Cultural Impact of Hindi Film Music From the 1940s | Dr.Anil K.P. |
| 2 | 164606024 | Lakshdeep Kaur | Phonological Category Perception for L3 Learning by Speakers of Punjabi | Dr.S.Ghosh |
| 3 | 194607001 | Arshpreet Kaur | Ghettoization of Transgenders in Indian Society: A Study of Arundhati Roy’s The Ministry of Utmost Happiness | Dr. Anil Kumar |
| 4 | 164606019 | Kirandeep Kaur | Assamese Folk Music | Dr. Anil K.P. |
| 5 | 164606010 | Divya | “Black Lives Matter”: Locating Black Feminist Standpoint in Gloria Naylor’s 1996 and Paule Marshall’s Triangular Road | Ms. Adishree Vats |
| 6 | 194607005 | Virinderpal Kaur | Unravelling the Caste Question in Sikh Society through Balbi Madhopuri’s Changiya Rukh Against the Night | Dr. Anil Kumar |
| 7 | 164606027 | Lovepreet Kaur | Exploring the Explores: An Anthropological Study of Heinrich Harrer’s Seven Years in Tibet and Noo Saro Wiwa’s Looking for Transwonderland: Travels in Nigeria | Ms. Adishree Vats |
| 8 | 164606037 | Renu Pal | Subverting Silence: An Analysis of Geetanjali Shree’s Mai | Dr. Manika Arora |
| 9 | 94607006 | Dilpreet Kaur | On Female Subjugation and Violence During Partition: A study of Manto’s Selected Short Stories | Ms. Apurva Lohumi |
| 10 | 194607009 | Rupinder Kaur | Gazing, Alienation and Disability: A Study of Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy | Dr. Manika Arora |
| 11 | 194607003 | Samanpreet Kaur | Evolution of Folklore Studies in India | Dr.Anil K.P. |
| 12 | 194607010 | Shilpa Manjhu | Recuperating Women’s Submerged Histories and Voices in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus | Dr. Farhan Ahmad |
| 13 | 194607004 | Veerpal Kaur | Migrants as Multicultural Misfits in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake | Dr. Farhan Ahmad |
| 14 | 164606041 | Sukhjeet Kaur | Insertion of a Female Subjectivity at the Centre of Progressive Writing: Constructs of Womanhood, Feminity and Gender in Select Poems of Fahmida Riaz | Dr.Farhan Ahmad |