Prof. Dr. R. S. Zirange,
Professor & Head, Dept. of English
Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune
Dear students,
Welcome to the Department of English Studies and Research. It runs Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D. research programmes in English Language and Literature. These programmes, with its diverse and rich curriculum and course contents aims not only to encourage students to explore English language and literature by performing an in-depth analysis of texts but also to encourage to pursue interdisciplinary studies. To strengthen teaching and research, the department revises the curriculum and initiates necessary changes in teaching-learning processes and evaluation practices at regular intervals. This enables the department to remain in tune with current trends in the field of English Studies. Keeping in mind the importance and sensitivity of this, the curriculum of the department is designed in accordance with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Learning Outcome Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF).
The graduate attributes in English Language and Literature involve skills expected to be gained by a student through studies that support in sharpening competence for augmenting contemporary knowledge base, acquiring new learning and skills, identifying future studies, engaging well in a preferred career and performing a positive role as enlightened citizen in the society. The characteristic, profundity and magnitude of the learning experiences made available to the students to support them to unfold the quality attributes such as disciplinary knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical reasoning, teamwork and time management, scientific reasoning, reflective thinking, digital literacy, multicultural competence, moral and ethical values, leadership readiness, research related skills, self-directed learning, life-long learning, which prepare our students for success in the professional and personal life.
We enrich our teaching and research by hosting experts’ lectures, seminars and conferences that bring scholars, experts, and academicians from around the world. And we make a positive impact at home and abroad through the success of our students in academia, industry, and in professional world.
Robust research in the department aims to encourage young scholars to participate and contribute to the field of knowledge and the tradition of critical thinking. It revolves around the recent debates on multiculturalism, post-colonialism, diaspora studies, postmodernism, pragmatism, feminism, science fiction etc. Our scholars try to integrate literary analysis into broader debates on cultural changes and their implications; this fosters a vibrant interdisciplinary learning and research culture in the department.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our department, our people and our university. If you are a former student, I especially encourage you to be in touch with your Alma Mater. We would always love to know your progress in your academic and personal life.
Professor (Dr) R.S. Zirange