Department of English

Overview

The Department of English in Bhavan’s College (Autonomous) came into existence along-with the establishment of the college in the year 1946. It is continuously working on a mission to create passion for English Language and literature studies among its learners. It offers specialization in English Literature with six core subjects and three subjects in combination with Psychology or Philosophy. It organizes various student-centric and subject-oriented activities throughout the academic year for the altruistic development of the students of the college. It functions as per the requirements of the time to provide ample development of communication skills and imparting human values among learners. The most of the literary activities are conducted through a literary club ‘The English Athenaeum’ aiming to provide a home platform to instill positive values among students through the mode of literature and English language learning.

Objectives

  • To provide students with adequate knowledge of English Language, Literature, Communication Skills in English and Business Communication.
  • To improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language.
  • To aid the learning process by creating environments in which teaching, research, training, and practise can all coexist.
  • To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue postgraduate studies in linguistics, translation, literature, and foreign language teaching.
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  • To encourage both the creation and study of literature.
  • To promote critical thinking in all subjects and a positive attitude toward professional development and lifelong learning in students.
  • To develop employable human resources who are rational and competitive.
  • To inculcate cultural, moral and intellectual values among the students.
  • To encourage students to appreciate and enjoy the aesthetic and intellectual elements of literature.
  • To provide students with a contextualized understanding of textual and linguistic aesthetic, discursive, persuasive, and performative aspects.

Courses Being Taught

  • FYBCOM: Business Communication
  • FYBA: Communication Skills in English
  • FYBA: English Ancillary-I: Introduction to English Literature
  • SYBA: Business Communication
  • SYBA: English-II: Indian Literature in English
  • SYBA: English-III: American Literature
  • TYBA: English-IV: 16 th to 18 th Century English Literature
  • TYBA: English-V: Literary Criticism
  • TYBA: English-VI: Grammar and Art of Writing
  • TYBA: English-VII: 19 th Century English Literature
  • TYBA: English-VIII: 20 th Century British Literature
  • TYBA: English-IX: Literature and Gender
  • Staff

    Dr. H.L. Narayana Rao

    Head of Department

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. Charuchandra B. Patil

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. Sunil K. Gondhali

    Assistant Professor

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    Ms. Rutuja Pradhan

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. Pranita Patil (Kamkhalia)

    Assistant Professor

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    Departmental Associations

    The English Athenaeum:

    The Department conducts various literary activities under this literary association throughout the year as a home platform.

    Memorandum of Understanding:

    Memorandum of Understanding is signed between Department of English, Bhavan’s College Autonomous and Department of English, Dr. Tatyasaheb Natu College, Margtamhane, Chiplun-Ratnagiri for educational, literary faculty-student exchange, research, rural-urban fusion in higher education.

    Eminent Alumni

    • Ms. Revati Kodimala

      (Story Writer for Marathi Serial “Thipkyanchi Rangoli” and “Phulala Sugandha Maticha” broadcasted on Star Pravah)

      Ms. Snehalata Maghade

      (Marathi TV Serial Actress - “Thipkyanchi Rangoli”)

    Board of Studies

    Sr. No.

    Category

    Name

    Designation

    1.

    Head of Department

    Dr. H. L. Narayana Rao

    Chairperson

    2.

    Internal Faculty

    Dr. C. B. Patil

    Member

    3.

    Internal Faculty

    Dr. Sunil K. Gondhali

    Member & Secretary

    4.

    Subject Expert Nominated by the Academic Council outside the parent university

    Dr. Uttam Ambhore

    Professor & Head, Department of English, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

    Member

    5.

    Subject Expert Nominated by the Academic Council outside the parent university

    Dr. Pandurang Barkale

    Head, Department of English, SNDT University Arts & Commerce College, Churchgate Mumbai.

    Member

    6.

    One Expert nominated by Vice Chancellor

    Dr. Lakshmi Muthukumar

    SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (W), Mumbai 400 022

    Member

    7.

    One Representative of industry/corporate/allied area relating to placement

    Mr. Snehdeep Fulzele

    Authored’DIE POOR OR LIVE RICH’published by CNBC.

    Member

    8.

    One Post-graduate meritorious alumnus nominated by principal

    Dr. Shweta Salian

    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Mithibai College, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai

    Member

    9.

    Co-option by HOD with approval from principal

    Dr. B. N. Gaikwad

    (I/c Registrar, University of Mumbai), Vice-Principal & Head, Department of English, Acharya Marathe College, Chembur, Mumbai.

    Member

    10.

    Expert from outside the college when special courses of study are to be formulated

    Dr. (Mrs.) Shalini R. Sinha

    Vice-principal, KC College,

    HSNC University, Mumbai.

    Member

    11.

    Expert from outside the college when special courses of study are to be formulated

    Dr. Suresh D. Sutar

    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Dr. Tatyasaheb Natu College, Margtamhane, Chiplun-Ratnagiri.

    Member

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    PO, PSO and CO of Revised Syllabus

    PO A student completing Bachelor’s Degree in Arts program will be able to:
    PO-1

    Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciation of the diverse social world in which we live.

    PO-2

    Communicate competently through writing, reading, speaking, and to be able to connect to the world in a meaningful way.

    PO-3

    Acquire knowledge in the field of social sciences, literature and humanities which make them sensitive and sensible citizen

    PO-4

    Develop a knowledge base sufficient to appear for various competitive examinations or choose the post graduate program of their choice

    PO-5

    Develop awareness for human values to enable them to deal with various problems in life with courage and humanity.

    PO-6

    Increase their understanding of the culture and art and contribute to the society by being able to generate solutions for social, political issues at Individual and societal level.

    PSO A student completing Bachelor’s Degree in B.A. program in the subject of English will be able to:
    PSO-1

    Explore their creative imagination, attain good writing abilities, and have effective communication skills which will be able to help the students to excel in their life.

    PSO-2

    Cultivate the habit of developing their creative language capabilities in tune with the skills required for the business world.

    PSO-3

    Enable employment opportunities as reporters, correspondents, copywriters, technical writers, or corporate bloggers etc.  

    PSO-4

    Inculcate an enthusiastic response to continue higher education and become an author or a writer or opt for careers in media, advertising, teaching, and academia field.

    PSO-5

    Create a curiosity to study a variety of literature, socio-cultural, and political issues concerning contemporary English Literature.

    PSO-6

    Develop within our students all-round skills in communication, critical thinking, analysis, and persuasion in life.

    FYBCOM: Business Communication

    Semester-I & II: After successful completion of the course, the learner should be able:

    • To enhance his Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to meet the challenges of the world.
    • To develop awareness of the complexity of the communication process.
    • To develop effective listening skills in students so as to enable them to comprehend instructions and become a critical listener.
    • To develop effective oral skills so as to enable students to speak confidently interpersonally as well as in large groups.
    • To develop effective writing skills so as enable students to write in clear, concise, persuasive and audience centered manner.
    • To demonstrate effective use of communication technology.

    FYBA: Communication Skills in English

    Semester-I & II: After successful completion of the course, the learner should be able:

    • To understand the proper use of Basic English Grammar in oral and written communication.
    • To correspond independently through formal and informal letter writing and email drafting.
    • To acquire knowledge about summarization, interpretation of technical data, essay writing, report writing, editing,
    • To explore the artistic and imaginative elements of creative writing.
    • To enhance Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to meet the challenges of the world.

    FYBA: English Ancillary-I: Introduction to English Literature

    Semester-I & II: After successful completion of the course, the learner should be able:

    • To write clearly, coherently and effectively about various genres of literature
    • To recognize the culture and context of the work of literature
    • To develop sensitivity to nature and fellow human beings

    SYBA: Business Communication

    Semester-III: After successful completion of the course, the learners will be able:

    • To understand the theoretical aspects of communication process in routine and business environment
    • To prepare themselves to handle the challenges of workplace communication
    • To draft business and official letters and emails efficiently.
    • To effectively write descriptive paragraphs based on the given topics / situations.

    Semester-IV: After successful completion of the course, the learners will be able:

    • To understand the theoretical aspects of group communication in business environment
    • To prepare the learners to handle the organizational trade correspondence efficiently.
    • To draft business reports such as feasibility and investigative reports.
    • To effectively summarize the lengthier writing for better understanding

    SYBA: English-II: Indian Literature in English

    Semester-III: After studying the syllabus, the learners will be able to:

    • Understand historical background of Indian Writing in English through Non-fictions
    • Interpret short stories and novels in the light of critical theories and various elements.
    • Understand the use of literary devices in short stories and novels

    Semester-IV: After studying the syllabus, the learners will be able to:

    • Understand historical background of Indian Writing in English through Non-fictions
    • Understand literary meanings and the use of literary devices in Indian English Poetry.
    • Explain the significance of drama and its relevance in present context.

    SYBA: English-III: American Literature

    Semester-III: After successful completion of the syllabus, the learners will be able:

    • To understand the historical background, literary movements and types of American literature
    • To analyze novels as significant account of themes and motives in American literature
    • To explain the short stories in the light of elements and other literary techniques.

    Semester-IV: After successful completion of the syllabus, the learners will be able:

    • To understand the historical background, literary movements and types of American literature
    • To understand nationalism and confessionalism in American poetry.
    • To become aware about the theatrical tradition and techniques followed in American Literature.

    TYBA: English-IV: 16th to 18th Century English Literature

    Semester-V: After studying the syllabus, the learners will be able to:

    • To understand the distinctive features of English literature of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
    • To recognize and appreciate the literary and theatrical techniques adopted by William Shakespeare
    • To grasp the different writing styles adopted by the poets prescribed in the syllabus.

    Semester-VI: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • To understand the distinctive features of English literature of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
    • To comprehend how the theatrical movement enriched the literature of these centuries.
    • To recognize and appreciate the literary masters who produced poetry with diverse writing styles.

    TYBA: English-V: Literary Criticism

    Semester-V: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Understand and employ some important critical terms/literary devices while writing.
    • Become aware the nature and function of literature.
    • become familiar of the nature and functions of literary criticism.
    • Attempt a critical appreciation of an unseen poetry

    Semester-VI: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Understand the significance of some important literary movements.
    • Interpret the literary texts in the light of critical approaches studied.
    • Write a critical appreciation of an unseen poetry.

    TYBA: English-VI: Grammar and Art of Writing

    Semester-V: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Gain a basic understanding of English phonetics to improve pronunciation skills
    • Understand the formation of words and do morphological analysis of words
    • Understand the various types of phrases used in sentences
    • Write effectively in various domains, for example, print and digital media

    Semester-VI: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Gain a basic understanding of clauses helpful while constructing sentences.
    • Frame a variety of sentences with the help of basic and derived structures.
    • Use mechanics of writing and rhetorical structures while editing and rewriting the given texts.
    • Write effectively for advertising, public speaking and scripts.

    TYBA: English-VII: 19th Century English Literature

    Semester-V: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • To view literary works in their dynamic interface with the background
    • To appreciate poetry as mirroring private personality, protest and subsequently, public concerns
    • To contextualize the impulses behind the emergence of women writing in the 19thcentury

    Semester-VI: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • To view literary works in their dynamic interface with the background.
    • To appreciate poetry as mirroring private personality, protest and public concerns.
    • To view the development of the Victorian Novel as informed by Victorian morality.

    TYBA: English-VIII: 20th Century British Literature

    Semester-V: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Understand literary genres, trends and movements in the 20thCentury British Literature
    • Understand the valuable co-relation between the socio-cultural, economical and historical contexts; behind the literary production like drama
    • Become reflective and imaginative thinkers through a close, critical and analytical reading of the prescribed poetry.

    Semester-VI: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Understand literary genres, trends and movements in the 20thCentury British Literature.
    • Become reflective and imaginative thinkers through a close reading of novels.
    • Explain the techniques and narrative style used by the Victorian short story writers.

    TYBA: English-IX: Literature and Gender

    Semester-V: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Understand politics of gender identities with reference to background topics.
    • Undertake gender analysis on short stories
    • Interpret masculinities and femininities in novel

    Semester-VI: After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

    • Understand politics of gender identitiesin literature
    • Appreciate popular culture and gender identities in poetry.
    • Understand the gendering in plays

    List of Students placed in Various Organizations

    1. Dr. Shweta Salian: Assistant Professor, Department of English, Mithibai College Autonomous, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
    2. Ms. Priyanka Yadav: Primary Teacher, St. Louis Convent High School, Andheri, Mumbai.
    3. Ms. Pranita Patil: Assistant Professor in English, Bhavan’s College Autonomous

    English Language Laboratory (The ELT Studio 2.0)

    The College has successfully launched the Department’s English Language Lab with 10 PCs in Library Building for the benefit of students of the college in 2019. Orell Techno Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., Kakkanad, Kochi provided ICT Enhanced Communicative English Program Language Laboratory 2.0 Smart Version (The ELT Studio) on lifetime perpetual license basis from the year December 2019. It has authorized one teacher and 20 consoles at a time up to a total of 500 user capacity. The Department faculties started taking tutorials and some introductory session using this facility after its launch.