The Department of English offers undergraduate, post-graduate & doctoral programs in the discipline. It is known for its eminent alumni network who gained name and fame pan India for their contribution to academics, research and the society. The department provides first-rate infrastructural support for carrying out quality research and is equipped with state-of-the-art software-based English Language Laboratory, Smart Classrooms, Seminar Halls, Group Discussion Rooms, Departmental as well as Central Library. Students of English get exposure to literature of various cultures including the British, American & Indian; learn how to use English language for personal & professional growth and explore various courses related to English Literature, English Language, Drama, Poetry, Grammar, Literary Criticism, Creative Writing and Linguistics, etc.
The department has faculty members who have completed their education from premier universities and most of them hold a doctoral degree. Many young aspiring teachers have also joined who are UGC-NET, JRF qualified and look forward to contributing to the field of teaching and research. The department follows Outcome Based Education (OBE) and Learning Outcome-Based Curriculum Framework for enhanced student learning experience. The department emphasizes on faculty and student research and the faculty members have been contributing to the field of research by publishing quality papers in UGC Care/SCOPUS indexed journals, books, book chapters and presenting papers at international level conferences. Our students add feather in our cap by contributing to research through quality publications in reputed journals and conference paper presentations. The Department has doctoral research scholars with specialization in major areas of literary, language and communication studies.
Vision
The Department of English aspires to be recognized as a department of global standing for holistic development of students in language & literary courses and research so that they become humane, ethical, professionally competent & future-ready.
Mission
To train students to achieve Linguistic & Communicative Competency in English for personal & professional growth.
To develop and deliver courses and research programs that equip students with the requisite language, literary and life skills to meet contemporary needs and job situations.
To offer opportunities to explore literature and language across cultures.
To prepare students for life and to make every student humane and ethical.
To cultivate intellectual curiosity, aesthetic sensibility, creativity and the desire for lifelong learning.
To create a conducive culture so that faculty and students develop consideration for the environment and social issues.
Student Testimonial
Aarti Vashisth
“Lingaya’s provided me the best platform to groom myself academically as well as personally. I owe my thanks to my teachers for bringing out the best in me.”
Amrinder Kaur
“Lingaya’s provided me the required knowledge and skills which helped me in refining myself and being eligible for this corporate world.”
Anuj
“Lingaya’s provides students a policy of discipline, motivation and an opportunity to devote time to extra-curricular and various other development activities.”
Lakshay Adhana
“Lingaya’s helped me in gaining experience at both social and professional levels. I still love this place and respect those who helped me to gain such a position in the industry”
Nidhi
“Lingaya’s provided me the required knowledge and skills which helped me in refining myself and being eligible for this corporate world.”
Payal Sharma
“Lingaya’s helped me in gaining experience at both social and professional levels. I still love this place and respect those who helped me to gain such a position in the industry”
Dr. Anand Prakash Pathak
HOD, English
HOD's Desk
न चोर हार्यं न च राज हार्यं न भ्रातृ भाज्यं न च भारकारि |
व्ययं कृते वर्धत एव नित्यं विद्याधनं सर्वधन प्रधानम् ||
Robber cannot steal it, no king/authority can snatch it, brothers cannot divide it, it is not heavy to carry. As you consume or spend, it increases and as you share, it expands. Education (Vidya) is the most precious wealth amongst all the wealth anyone can have.
Welcome to the department of English, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth (a deemed to be university). Since the day of its inception, the department has been working relentlessly towards holistic development of its students so that they become ready for the journey called life. The department welcomes scholars who are committed, passionate and have positive learning attitude to take up academic pursuits. The Department stands out owing to various value-added training programs, CSR activities, training programs for IELTS, TOEFL, UGC-NET, BEC, Bank PO, Indian Defence Services Etc. with focus on Employability & Career Goals. It offers bespoke Training Sessions for Placements of Final Year Students and also caters to all other schools for conducting sessions on Universal Human Values by in-house AICTE trained faculty members. the faculty members assist students in inculcating various qualities like teamwork, leadership, social values and professional ethics that increases employability skills and helps them achieve excellence in their career. The department follows the Mentor-Mentee System (1:10) so that not a single bright mind is devoid of any academic or personal support.
Apart from the undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs, the department ensures that our students get exposure to international & conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Symposia etc. on a regular basis. I take great pride in being a part of this department as here we believe that if students dare to dream, we are committed to making their dream turn into reality.
This webpage is an endeavour to provide an overview of the department in a nutshell. I am sure that a prospective student, researcher or parents will find this webpage informative. Nonetheless, should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me @ [email protected]. Thank you once again for visiting us!
Best wishes
Anand Prakash Pathak
Head of the Department & Associate Professor
Department of English
