Department of
English

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The Department of English was established in 1989 and caters to the language and literary needs of students from the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. The department aims to develop students’ proficiency in English communication, analytical skills, soft skills, and cultural and global perspectives. It promotes student-centred learning through seminars, group discussions, role plays, English language activities, ICT-based teaching, guest lectures, and certificate and value-added courses in Communicative English, Spoken English, and Communication Skills. The department also actively contributes to extension activities, research, academic development, and the overall personality and career development of students.

Departmental Staff

  1. Dr. V. Rajesham – Assistant Professor & Head of the Department – M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
  2. Dr. Nitin Akhuj – Assistant Professor – M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
  3. Dr. Ganesh Bele – Assistant Professor – M.A., NET, SET, Ph.D.
  4. Dr. Prakash Tale – Assistant Professor – M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET, B.Ed.

Programs | Courses Offered

  • English Language courses for B. A. students
  • English Language courses for B. Com. students
  • English Language courses for B. Sc. students
  • Certificate Course: Communicative English for Employability Enhancement
  • Value-Added Course: Spoken English and Communication Skills

 

Department Features

  • Established in 1989 with a strong academic foundation.
  • Provides English language education to students of Arts, Commerce, and Science streams.
  • Focuses on developing English communication skills, analytical abilities, soft skills, and cultural awareness.
  • Offers a Certificate Course in Communicative English for Employability Enhancement.
  • Conducts a Value-Added Course in Spoken English and Communication Skills.
  • Promotes student-centric learning through seminars, group discussions, role plays, and English language activities.
  • Organizes guest lectures, extension activities, placement activities, and English Language Day celebrations.
  • Encourages students to use English in their day-to-day communication.
  • Uses diverse teaching-learning methods, including ICT tools, YouTube, lecture methods, and blackboard teaching.
  • Conducts research and publication activities and encourages faculty research.
  • Organized a One-Day National Interdisciplinary E-Conference on “Modern and Social Aspects in Literature and Social Science” on 3 April 2025.
  • Supports students in higher education, competitive examinations, employability, and overall personality development.

Events Organized

  • One-Day National Interdisciplinary E-Conference on “Modern and Social Aspects in Literature and Social Science” organized on 3 April 2025.
  • NEP Awareness Programme at Schools at Dnyanpit and Muktabai schools.
  • English Language Day Celebration.
  • Guest Lectures on topics such as “The Role of English Language in Competitive Examination,” “Effective Communication in English,” and “Importance of English Language.”
  • Certificate Course: Communicative English for Employability Enhancement.
  • Value-Added Course: Spoken English and Communication Skills.
  • Placement Drive organized on 22 July 2025 at the college campus.
  • Extension activities to promote English communication and awareness among students and the community.
  • Student-centric activities including seminars, group discussions, role-playing, and celebration of birth and death anniversaries.

Research in the Department

  • Faculty members of the Department of English have made significant contributions through research publications in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE-listed journals.
  • The department has published research papers, book chapters, and conference papers in areas related to English literature, language, social issues, and literary studies.
  • Dr. V. Rajesham has published four research papers in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a Ph.D. thesis adjudicator at Gondwana University.
  • Dr. Nitin Akhuj has contributed to research publications and has served as a former member of the Board of Studies (Languages – English & Indian), RTM Nagpur University.
  • Dr. Ganesh Bele has published research papers, book chapters, and UGC CARE-listed papers; he is also a Ph.D. guide and thesis adjudicator at RTM Nagpur University.
  • Dr. Prakash Tale has published research papers, book chapters, and a book, and has received a research project sanctioned by the Research and Development Cell of RTM Nagpur University.
  • The department encourages faculty members to undertake minor and major research projects and promotes research and academic publication activities.