About The Department : The Department Of English was established in the year 1979 . The Department started imparting education in the rural areas of Ropar district. The department aims to cater to the needs of training in English as a medium of communication and as a global language essential for the student’s all round academic and professional development . By offering the undergraduate BA degree in English Course , the department seeks to keep up with the equivalent college that have left their mark in the field of English Literary studies and sensitize students of the wider world of literature in an international language .

As the Department of English sprouted its roots since the establishment of this college,it offers a graduate programme in Communication skills which spreads through all the undergraduate courses.Th English department is a guide to those who want to explore the world of literature.The Department plays an active role in the co-curricular activities of the college. 

Programme Outcomes for the Bachelor Level courses:

• Strong Writing and Communication Skills: Graduates typically have a high level of proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Critical Thinking: English programs often emphasize critical thinking and analytical skills, helping students to analyze and interpret complex texts and ideas.
• Literary Analysis: Graduates have a deep understanding of literature, its historical context, and various literary genres.
• Research Skills: Many English programs require research, which equips students with the ability to gather and evaluate information effectively.
• Cultural Awareness: Students often gain insights into different cultures, historical periods, and societal issues through the study of literature.
• Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Some programs encourage interdisciplinary studies, allowing students to incorporate elements of history, philosophy, psychology, or other fields into their research.
• Adaptability: Graduates are often adaptable and versatile, as the skills developed in an English program can be applied to various careers and industries.

Writing Proficiency: Graduates can produce well-structured, persuasive, and creative written work.COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES – General English COURSE OBJECTIVES:

•  Ability to be comfortable with English in use while reading or listening.
• Ability to use receptiveskills through reading and listening to acquire good exposure to language and literature
• Ability to write and speak good English in all situations.
• Students should develop style in speech and writing and manipulate the tools of language for effective communication.
•  The course should provide exposure to the learners in Good Prose texts and Poems and expose the
• learners to value based ideas.
•  Students should enhance their language skills especially in the
• areas of grammar and pronunciation.   

COURSE OUTCOMES :

• Students can read and understand any text in English listening to the inputs given by the teacher in the classroom
• Students imbibe the rules of language unconsciously and tune to deduce language structure andusage
• Students write paragraphs, essays, and letters.
•  Students decipher the mechanism of language and use it for success in competitive examinations and job related speaking and writing tasks.
• Develop an interest in literature.
• Acquire knowledge about history of English literature.
• Understand the different genre of literature.
• Develop linguistic competence and analytical skills.
• On studying course paper, the student will be able to Acquire Knowledge of the different historical literary periods and their characteristics.
• Develop a sustained interest in language and literature.
• Interpret the literary work prescribed. 
• Development of writing and analytical skills.
• Modern English Literature On studying this paper, the student will be able to:
• Acquire knowledge of the literary works of eighteenth century.
• Interpret and analyze the literary texts prescribed. 3. Recognize the connection between the literary periods and the texts.
• Improve the writing skills and oral communication skills.
• B.A.course- English Paper: Indian Writing in English, On studying this paper, the student will be able to:  Develop the critical understanding of literature.
• Acquire knowledge and acquaintance to Indian Writing in English.
• Learn to use literature to develop their moral and social sense.
• Develop of writing, analytical and expressive skills. 
• Interest inthe different genres of Indian writing in English.
• Poetry: On studying this paper, the student will be able to:
• To analyze variouselements of poetry such as diction, tone, from, genre, imagery, figures of speech, symbolismthemes etc. 2. Recognize the rhythms, metrics and other aspects of poetry.
• Develop an appreciation of language and style.
• Understand the thought and imagination contained in the poem correlating it with contemporary scenario.
• Understand the development of poetry fromthe beginning to the modern age.
• Inculcate their aesthetic sense and love for English poetry.
• Drama On studying this paper, the student will be able to:
• Have firsthand knowledgeof major dramatists and their work from Elizabethan to the Modern age.
• Be acquainted withhe literary movements, development of English drama and variety of experiments made like revenge tragedy, romantic comedy, satirical comedy, historical play, poetic drama, tragicomedy .
• Familiar with dramatic art and techniques and later may adopt their performing art ashis/her vocation.
• Demonstrate understanding of social and artistic movements that haveshaped English theatre.
• Analyze and interpret texts and performances both in writing andorally.
• Demonstrate knowledge of theatre history and literature and draw connections between theatrical practices and social contexts in different periods.
• Prose On studying this paper, the student will be able to:
• To develop the languageability of the students.
• To enable the students to comprehend the idea contained in the prose.
• To develop an appreciation for the literary content.
• To enhance creative and critical thinking.
• To familiarize with eminent prose writers and their works.

  
  
  Faculty:
  

   

  1. Name of  Faculty: Mrs. JYOTI BHARDWAR

  Designation: Assistant Professor

  Qualification: MA, M.Phil,NET,B.ED

  Teaching Experience: 09 Years

  Area of Interest: BRITISH POETRY

  College Responsibilities:INCHARGE OF READING CLUB OF THE COLLEGE.

  2. Name of  the Faculty: MRS BALWINDER KAUR

  Designation: Assistant Professor

  Qualification: MA, M.Phil,B.ED

  Teaching Experience: 12 Years

  Area of Interest: LINGUISTICS.DE