English – Government Mohindra College Patiala

Department of English

About the Department

The department of English came in to existence in the year 1890 and in 1948 they started Post Graduate classes. The main focus is growing the communicative skills of the students and imparting value-based education to them so that they excel in all fields after passing out from the college.

The Department of English is renowned for its academic excellence and commitment towards fostering a deep appreciation for literature and language. It offers a comprehensive program that includes English Communication Skills classes, English Literature classes, Honours School at Bachelor’s level and MA English program.

The Honours School program is designed to provide students with a rigorous and in-depth study of English literature and language. It covers a wide range of topics, from classic literature to contemporary literary theory, ensuring that students gain a strong foundation in the field.

For those seeking to pursue advanced studies in English, the department also offers a Master of Arts (MA) program. This program allows students to delve even deeper into their chosen areas of interest within English literature and language.

The department prides itself on its dedicated faculty, who are not only experts in their respective fields but also passionate educators. They create a supportive learning environment, encouraging critical thinking and fostering a love for literature.

Furthermore, the department frequently hosts seminars, workshops, and literary events, providing students with opportunities to engage with renowned scholars and authors. It’s a vibrant academic community where students can explore the world of English literature and language to its fullest.

Faculty/ Staff

Name of the Faculty	Qualification	Detailed Information
P. S. Rekhi	M.A. Ph.D.	View File
Loveleen Parmar	B.A. with English Honours, M.A. English, UGC NET, Diploma in Mass Communication, Certificate Course in Sanskrit. Pursuing Ph.D.	View File
Amrit Samra	MA English, Ph.D. Bursar
Kamaljit Kaur	MA English, UGC NET	View File
Monika Goyal	MA English, M. Phil.	View File
Kamaljot Kaur	M.A English, M.Phil. B.Ed.	View File
Vandna	MA English, M.Ed. Pursuing Ph.D.	View File
Kamaldeep Kaur	M.A.English, M.Phil, UGC NET Education, UGC NET English	View File
Amandeep Kaur	MA Englsih, B.Ed.	View File
Geeta Sharma	MA English, M.Phil., UGC-NET	View File
Arshdeep Kaur	MA English.	View File
Sonalika Kaushal	M.A., UGC-NET, Pursuing Ph.D.	View File
Dr. Ankita Singh	Ph. D.	View File

Courses Offered

Course Name	Duration	Seats	Programme Outcomes
B.A. English Communication Skills	3 years	Open	• Development of effective communication skills • Development of linguistic competence: • Development of conversational skills
BA English Literature	3 years	Open	Along with communication, linguistic and conversational skills, Students learn to analyse texts critically, from different perspectives, and use critical frameworks to understand the linguistic, cultural, and historical background of texts
BA Honours School in English	3 years	50	• Development of effective communication skills • Development of linguistic competence: • Development of conversational skills • Development of confidence
BA Honours School in Economics, Political Science & History	1 &/or 2 years As per university guidelines	50	By learning the basics of English communication and linguistic skills, Students develop a confident demeanour and become assertive.
MA English	2 years	40	Students learn to use the skills they acquire in the program to augment their professional job opportunities. It is an amalgamation of all technical, and academic skills and skills of critical analysis that create a confident demeanour in the students. They are readied for research prospects.
English for Work Programme offered by the DHE in collaboration with the British Council. A popular preparation course for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is often required for non-native English speakers who want to study or work in English-speaking countries	18 Weeks for one batch	500	Focussing on teaching the English language in real work-like situations, with a major thrust on listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, the programme aims to equip students with expertise in grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

Activities:

Activity	Date (s)	Details if any
MOU signed by the Department of English, to hold an International Conference on War Literature, with IAARHIES (International Academic Association of Researchers in Humanities, IT, Engineering and Science), the brand name of The Society for Academic Research (SAR), registered under section 20 of the Societies Registration Act 1860.	September, 2018	Dates for the conference: 16-17 November, 2018
Glimpses of Drama in English enacted on Stage: a dedication to Shakespeare’s plays	October, 2018	Sh. Satish Kumar Verma was the chief guest and judge on the occasion. King Lear was adjudged the best play.
An extension lecture was organised on Post Modernism or the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism	November, 2018	Renowned Professor Rai from the University of Kashmir delivered the Lecture
Story Writing Competition	March, 2019	Dr. Rupinder Kaur, Convener of English Literary Society was the judge and gave away the prizes
Extension Lecture on Modernism and Postmodernism	March, 2019	Dr. Swaraj Raj, Dean, Department of Languages, Guru Granth Sahib University was the Resource Person
Calligraphy Competition	19 October 2021	Ramandeep Kaur, Randeep Kaur and Manpreet Kaur bagged top three prizes for best handwriting
Essay Writing Competition on the occasion of National Constitution Day	November 2021	First Position: Amrinder of BA I (11042), Second Position : Alisha of BA Hons School English (4203). Third Position- bracketed- was bagged by Gurjot (4211), Aashriti (4201) of BA Honours School English & Anmol Saluja of BA I (11053).
Slogan Writing to mark the World Wildlife Day	3^rd March 2022	First Prize- Taranpreet of B.A. II (14021) Second Prize- Tina of B.A. I (12332). Third Prize- Yogita of B.A.I (12343)
Poster Making Competition dedicated to World Wildlife Day	3^rd March 2022	Amrinder Singh of BA I (11042 Diksha Ralhan of BA hons English III (6220) won the top two prizes.
Poster Making Competition was held on International Women’s Day	8^th March 2022	Amit Rawat of BAI 1103, Avneet Kaur of BAI 1193, & Alisha of BA Hons English 4203, won the top three positions
Portrait Making Competition was held on International Women’s Day	8^th March 2022	Harsewak Singh of B.Sc. Hons Biotech 4609, Ekta of BA III 1614 & Kritika of BA Hons School English 5225, won the top three positions
Collage Making Competition was held on International Women’s Day	8^th March 2022	Khushi of BA Honours School English 4225, Aanchal of BA I 136678 & Yogita of BA I 12343, were awarded top three prizes
Slogan Writing Competition was held on International Women’s Day	8^th March 2022	Tina of BA I 12332, Amrinder of BAI 11042 & Garima Chouhan of BA Honours School English 4209, bagged the top three positions
Induction Programme for the entry point classes	30 September 2022	DR. Swaraj Raj addressed the students regarding The Role and Scope of studying English Language and Literature at UG & PG levels
Greeting Card Making Contest under Do-It-Yourself Initiative	October 11, 2022	50 students participated, and winners were awarded by Dr, Simrat Kaur, Principal.
Mehndi Applying Contest under Skill Development Initiative	October 11, 2022	35 girls participated, and winners were awarded by Dr, Simrat Kaur, Principal.
Rangoli Making	October 11, 2022	26 students participated and winners were given prizes by Principal Dr Simrat Kaur
Vigilance Awareness Week on the theme – “Corruption-free India for a Developed Nation” was celebrated	31^st October – 6^th November, 2022	Students of English Literature, Honours School & Masters classes participated
Oath-Taking Ceremony on Vigilance Awareness was organized	November 1, 2022	Students were administered offline as well as online oath and certificates of the Government of India initiative were downloaded simultaneously
Competitions of poster making, slogan writing & an online quiz were also conducted to celebrate Vigilance Awareness Week.	November 3, 2022	Students across all streams of study participated
An Art and craft workshop was conducted by the Enrichment Society girl students under the skill development initiative.	October- November 2022	Around 55 students and some female faculty members learnt the art of Jute bag painting, Tie and Dye, Glass Painting, and Fabric Painting..
The Second Pidilite Art and craft workshop was conducted by the Enrichment Society girl students under the skill development initiative.	February 2023	35 girl students benefitted from the programme.