Department of English

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Name: Dr. Charu Goyal

Head & Associate Professor

Qualification: MA, PhD

Experience: 14 Years

Awards & Recognitions

Received best paper award in the National Conference on Applied Science and Humanities in Engineering organized by Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Jaipur on SeptembeR 9-10,2016.

Publications

"Reverting the Childhood Gaze : Barbara Walker's Revisionist Fairy Tales" in National Journal VOICES Volume 12 No. 1 June - July 2022. ISSN - 2230-875X.
"Palimpsesting : The present Over the past of City Scopes; Jerry Pinto and Rahul Srivastava's Talk of the Town" in national journal 'VOICES'. ISSN – 2230-875X.
"Forward Fairy Tale, Delete Romance A Feminist Reinterpretation of Red Riding Hood" published in Research Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL) a Peer Reviewed International Journal Volume 5 Issue 3, 2017. ISSN 2395-2636 (P) 2321-3108 (O).
Moral Parables of Feminist Assertions : The (Re) Interpretations of Little Red Riding Hood in national journal 'VOICES'. ISSN – 2230-875X.

Book Chapter

"Reworking Female Identity : Reinterpreting Red Riding Hood" in Prismatic perspectives on Feminism edition 2016. ISBN –978-93-81149-89-8

Name: Dr. Swatti Dhanwni

Assistant Professor

Qualification: MA, PhD, UGC NET, SET

Experience: 10 Years

Publications

Exploring the Realm of Fantasy in E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web in Voices (UGC Listed, Peer Reviewed Journal) March-April 2021 Volume 10 Number 1ISSN 2230-875X
A hermeneutical analysis: reading Kavita Kane’s Sita’s Sister in voices (UGC listed, peer reviewed journal) august-september 2020 volume 9 number 1 issn 2230-875x
An ecocritical approach to Henry David Thoreau'sWalden in Pragati’s English journal (UGC listed) June 2020 Volume 20 no. 1 ISSN 0975-4091

Name: Dr. Preeti Sharma

Qualification: M.Phil., Ph.D.

Experience: 13 Years

Awards & Recognition

Joint Secretary of ELTAI (English Language Teachers’ Association of India), Rajasthan Chapter.
Recipient of the ‘Most Creative Teacher’s’ award on the occasion of Teachers’ Day in the year 2018 by Konark Academy, Jaipur.

Publications

“Metropolis-Narcopolis: The Opium Scapes of City Sites” in biannual periodical Journal VOICES,2017, ISSN 2230-8750
“Cinematic Adaptation vs Tradaptation: Case of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Mistress of Spices” published in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: A Critical Spectrum, 2016, ISBN-978-93-855 28-73-6. Y-King Books Publishers and Exporters, Jaipur.
“Reflections of Postmodernism in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children” published in Reflections on PostModern Literature, 2016, ISBN-978-3-659- 96950-6. Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany.

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Name: Ms. Rishita Sharma

Qualification: B.A. (honours) English (University of Delhi), M.A. English (University of Delhi), NET

UG Courses

BA-Pass Course

BA -Honours

PG Courses

MA -English Literature

Programme Outcomes - BA Passcourse / Hons.

Demonstrate an ability to read and understand various literary genres.
To develop knowledge and understanding of the historical development of English Literature from Old English to the present.
Equip students with knowledge of English as a World language.
To develop the ability to write clearly, effectively, and imaginatively, and to accommodate writing style to the content and nature of the subject.
Conduct original research and be prepared to pursue advanced studies in English, Public Relations, or Communication fields.
Interact orally in a variety of social and academic contexts.
Increased critical awareness and intellectual independence.
Choose an alternative career in dramatics, film-making and writing.

Course Outcomes

Enhanced vocabulary and understanding of grammar, figures of speech and sentence pattern.
Personality development by improved communication skills and soft skills.
Competence in use of English in real life situations.
Improved critical thinking and writing skills.
Enriched knowledge of the subject for higher studies.
Critical ability to read, analyze and interpret texts of different genres.
Developing interview and observational skills.
Improved writing skills and knowledge of journalistic report writing.
Acquaintance with major social, political and religious movements from fourteenth to twentieth century.
Understanding of basics of poetry, essay, short story, drama and novel as a literary form.
Critical ability to read, analyze and interpret texts of different genres.
Interpret and appreciate literature.
Delineate major writers and their critical works in chronological order.
Master basic terms of literary study.
Analyze various elements of prose and poetry.
Understanding of linguistics and phonetic transcription.

Programme Outcomes - MA English Literature

Ability to identify the salient features of literary texts from a broad range of different periods of literature.
Enthuses critical thinking through interpretation of a variety of texts.
Ability to apply theoretical approaches while analyzing texts from different genres.
Promotes research orientation which further develops problem-solving skills.
Students will become accomplished readers who could articulate their own interpretations with broader perspective.
Inculcates creative writing skills through Applied Learning.
Enhanced competence in use of English in real-life situations.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate familiarity with a wide range of literary texts including criticism on those texts.
Competence to analyze the function of texts and their relation to social, political and historical developments and major literary movements.
Understanding the extensive range of literary works of British, American, Indian, and Post Colonial and women writers across the globe.
Enhanced vocabulary and understanding of grammar, figures of speech and sentence pattern.
Personality development by improved communication skills and soft skills.
Understanding of major issues like race, gender, history and culture.
Prowess to evaluate available resources for researching a topic of significance.
Write papers that construct logical arguments and information.
Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations with confidence.

Career Options

Journalism
Teaching
Lectureship
Content writing
Freelance Writing
Publishing
Writer
Theatre and Acting
Social Media Manager
Blogging
Public Relations Manager
Advertising
Translation
Soft Skills Trainer

Departmental Activity:2022-2023

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Date & Day	Venue	Objectives of The Activity	Name of The Resource Person
1.	Interactive session ‘Let’s Unite to Thrive for a Better World’	17 Dec, 2022	Auditorium	To encourage students to be agents of change.	Department of English in collaboration with U&I.
2.	Movie screening of the animated adaptation of George Orwell’s novella ‘Animal Farm.’	21 Jan, 2023	Room No. 5	To make students understand the impact of Bolshevik Revolution.	Department of English
3.	Presentations by students of Semester I and III	28 Jan, 2023	Language Lab		Department of English
4.	Visit to “Queer Gulabi Pride Parade”	29 Jan, 2023	Police Commissionerate to Albert Hall	To inspire a sense of inclusion and cultural diversity	Department of English
5.	Saga’22	3-4 Feb, 2023	Auditorium	To broaden the horizons of an individual’s thoughts while realizing the importance of art and literature.	Department of English

Departmental Activity:2021-2022

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Objectives of The Activity	Methodology	Name of The Resource Person
1.	10 Days FDP by the Department		Hybrid Mode	Faculty of the Department
2.	Extension Lecture on Bhakti Movement and Mirabai	To introduce students to the importance of Bhakti Movement in the poems of Mirabai	Online lecture 10 Aug, 2021 12 noon	Dr Sheetabh Sharma
3.	Guest Lecture on Translation Studies	To help the students get a better insight in the changes that have come in recent years in Translation Studies	Online Lecture 22 Sep, 2021 12noon	Dr. Ishmeet Kaur Assistant Prof, Centre for English studies, Central Univ of Gujarat
4.	SAGA’21, The Literature Festival	To encourage the interest of students towards literature studies and explore the various arenas of it.	Online & Offline festival of two days 21-22 Dec, 2021 Hybrid Mode 10-3 pm	Department of English Auditorium
5.	BBC Documentary ‘The Romantics-Nature’	To make students understand the Romantic era and the poets through a creative way	Online Screening through Google Meet 25 Jan, 2022 11.30 am	Department of English
6.	Steller Tape A Tale National Level Storytelling Competition	To encourage students by providing them with a platform where they can showcase their creative skills.	Online 27 Jan, 2022	Department of English in collaboration with Tape A Tale
7.	Intra-College Quiz Competition For all the students of Department BA Pass Course , Honours I, II & III year MA Sem I& III On the syllabus of Pass Course & Honours	As it was the end of the academic session, the quiz helped the students to revise and test their knowledge of the syllabus.	Online Google Form 31 Jan, 2022 11.30 am	Department of English
8.	Virtual Session by The Great Indian Book Tour		Online 5 February, 2022
9.	International Seminar on Post-Truth: Actual versus Alternate Reality		Virtual Mode 25-26 Feb,2022	Department of English
10.	Presentations by students of Semester I and III		Virtual Mode 11-12 March, 2022	Department of English

Departmental Activity:2020-2021

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Date & Day	Time	Venue	Name of The Resource Person
1.	Guest Lecture on History of English Literature	16^th October, 2020. Friday	11 am	Online (Google Meet)	Prof. Rajul Bhargava
2.	Quiz on the works of Jane Austen & Emily Dickinson	23^rd December, 2020. Wednesday	11 am	Online	Department of English
3.	Guest Lecture on History of Indian writing in English: A Historical Overview	24^th December, 2020. Thursday	11:30 am	Online (Google Meet & Youtube)	Dr. Bhumika Sharma
4.	SAGA’20 : Literature Festival	5th-6th February, 2021. Friday & Saturday	10 am-4 pm	Online (Google Meet & Youtube)	Department of English
5.	Presentations of MA Final year students	24^th February, 2020. Wednesday	11 am	Online (Google Meet)	Department of English
6.	Soft skills enhancement Program- Non Teaching	21-28 June, 2021	12 Noon	Online- 8 Days	Dr. Preeti Sharma Ms. Ankita Sharma

Departmental Activity:2019-2020

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Date & Day	Time	Venue	Name of The Resource Person
1.	Guest Lecture on Women’s Writing: An Ongoing Agenda	1^stOctober, 2019 Tuesday	11.20 AM	Language Lab	Prof. Rajul Bhargava
2.	Extension Lecture on English Patient	16th October, 2019 wednesday	11.20 AM	Language Lab	Prof. Bandana Chakraborty
3.	Workshop: Being a Teacher Trainer	30^thOctober, 2019 Wednesday	10.30 AM	Language Lab	Dr. Lisa Morgan Ms. Maria Snarski
4.	Department Fest: ‘Saga: Beyond Conventions	8^thand 11^thNovember, 2019 Friday, Monday	10 AM - 3:30 PM	College Auditorium, College Ground	Inaugural: Prof. Lakshmi Kannan Dept. of English
5.	Guest Lecture on Diasporic Writings	25th February, 2020 Tuesday	11 AM	Room No. 5	Dr. Mukesh Pareek

Departmental Activity:2018-2019

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Date & Day	Time	Venue	Name of The Resource Person
1.	Educational Visits to Jawahar Kala Kendra	30^thJune 2018 Saturday	10 AM	Jawahar Kala Kendra	Mr. Mayank Mansingh Kaul Ms. Reha Sodhi
2.	Movie Screening Manto	27th September,2018 Thursday	9.45 AM	World Trade Park	Dr. Charu Goyal Dr. Preeti Sharma
3.	Creative Writing Club (English): Story and Poetry Writing Competitions	3 Oct 2018, Wednesday,	10 AM	Room No.2	Prof. Joya Chakraborty
4.	Extension Lecture on Indian Women Writers	9th October,2018 Tuesday	11.20 AM	Room No. 5	Dr. Mini Nanda
5.	Extension Lecture on Natyashastra and Theory of Rasas	26th October, 2018. Friday	12.10 PM	Room No. 5	Prof. Basant Jaitley
6.	Guest Lecture on Rape of the Lock	3rd and 4th April 2019. Thursday, friday	11.20 AM	Language Lab	Prof. Rajul Bhargava

Departmental Activity:2017-2018

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Date & Day	Time	Venue	Name of The Resource Person
1.	Educational Visits to Jawahar Kala Kendra	11^thAugust and 13^thSeptember, 2017 Friday, Wednesday	11 AM	Jawahar Kala Kendra	Mr. Mani Kaul Mr. Rameshwar Singh Kaleka
2.	Extension Lecture on Postcolonial Literature and Theory	3rd October,2017 Tuesday	11 AM	College Auditorium	Prof. Supriya Agarwal
3.	Singing Voices: Orality and Literature	7th October, 2017 Saturday	9.30 AM to 5.00 PM	Diggi Palace	Prof. Rajul Bhargava
4.	International conference on Teaching English in multicultural classrooms: Perspectives, Possibilities and Challenges	30-31 October, 2017 Monday, Tuesday	11 Am	College Auditorium	ELTAI, RELO, American Centre& British Council and Department of English
5.	Extension Lecture on Renaissance Drama	7th December,2017 Thursday	11.30 AM	Room No. 5	Dr. Mini Nanda
6.	Extension Lecture on Background to American Literature	25th January, 2018.	12 Noon	Room No. 2	Dr. Bhumika Sharma
7.	Guest Lecture on Stylistics	January, 2018	11.20 AM	Room No. 5	Dr. Sanjay Arora
8.	Workshop on ‘Theories and Practice of Translation’	10^th-11^thFebruary, 2017 Friday, Saturday	10:30 AM	College Auditorium	Prof. Jasbir Jain Dr. Rashmi Chaturvedi Prof. Harish Narag Prof. Ranjeet Shah

Departmental Activity:2016-2017

S.No.	Name of The Activity	Date & Day	Time	Venue	Name of The Resource Person
1.	Movie Screening- Wuthering Heights	23rd September,2016. Friday	10.30 am	College Auditorium	Dr. Charu Goyal Dr. Preeti Sharma
2.	National Seminar on “Shakespeare is Forever-21^stCentury Perspective	7^thOctober 2016 Friday	9 AM to 2 PM	College Auditorium	Prof. Jasbir Jain Dr. Sanjay Arora
3.	Workshop: The Art and Science of English Pronunciation	29^thand 30^thNovember, 2016 Tuesday, Wednesday	10:30 AM to 1:30 AM	College Auditorium	Mr. Bivash Mukherjee