Faculty of Humanities
Department of English & Foreign Languages
Prof. Pankaj Sharma
Chairperson of the Department
About the Department
The Department has been functional in Ch. Devi Lal University Sirsa since its inception in 2003.With the introduction of Certificate/Diploma Course of Proficiency in French w.e.f session 2021-22 and with our plan to introduce more Certificate/Diploma courses in foreign languages, the name of the department has been changed from Department of English to Department of English& Foreign Languages. It is a part of the Faculty of Humanities. The Department supports the university’s vision by creating opportunities for our students for developing critical thinking, communication and soft skills, the knowledge of literature, both western and the indigenous literatures in translation, and an aesthetic sense expected of culturally literate people and prospective teachers in schools, colleges and universities. The Department has been offering academic Programmes for the award of degrees of M.A. English and Ph. D (English). The faculty in the department is actively engaged in academic activities and forms a part ofShakespeare Society of India, Executive Member RASE, Fellow of SCT, Cornell University, New York, Member FCT Vadodara etc. All the faculty members are actively involved in research and the dissemination of knowledge by way of publishing books and papers in reputed journals.
Vision
- To envision the Department as a centre for academic excellence by encouraging innovative teaching learning practices and promoting quality research and professional expertise.
- To train and groom the students in such a way that they think creatively and imaginatively and work innovatively to make India a global superpower.
- To keep the students motivated through teaching learning practices for developing and maximizing our country’s rich talents and resources for the good of individual, society, the country and the world.
Mission
- To train students in communication skills in English
- To introduce students to the tools of literary scholarship and sharpen their critical ability to interpret and evaluate all forms of literary representations and expressions.
- To prepare students for employability by honing their professional competencies.
- To strengthen a global worldview through a well structured curriculum and university/community partnership.
- To promote increased interface between technology and English studies.
Faculty
Dr. Umed Singh
Professor
Literary Criticism and Theory, Drama, Indian Literature in Translation and Indian Literature in English specially fiction and non-fiction.
Dr. Anu Shukla
Professor
Indian English Literature Post Colonial Studies, Diaspora, Eco-Criticism, Narratology
Dr. Seema Miglani
Assistant Professor (Contract)
Indian Literature in English, Literature and History, Postcolonial Studies, Diasporic Literature, Phonetics and Spoken English, Communicative Language Teaching
Academic Programmes
- Diploma of Proficiency in French
- M.A. English
- Ph.D English
Scheme/Syllabi
Research Thurst Area
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Literary Criticism & Theory
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Post-colonial studies
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Women and Subaltern Studies
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ELT (English Language Teaching)
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Comparative Studies
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Diasporic Writings
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Eco-criticism
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Narratology
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Translation Studies and Theory
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Indian Aesthetics and Indian Classical Literatures in Translation
Facilities/Infrastructure
Infrastructure in the Department:
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3 Well Lighted Classrooms
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2 Projectors with a Laptop
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Language Lab cum Seminar Room(under process) equipped with Multimedia Home Theatre and internet facility.
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Well Furnished Faculty Rooms with LAN and Wi-Fi enabled Computers and Printers
E-Contents
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Achievements/Placements
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Seminars/Conferences
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Staff Council
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Notifications
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Minutes of Meetings
| Sr. No. | Minutes of Meetings | Documnet |
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| 1 | Minutes meeting of the Staff Council held on 28.09.22 | View |
Under Graduate Board Of Studies (UGBOS)
Committee Members
| Sr. No. | Member Name | Designation | Organisation | Member Type | Position |
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Notifications
| Sr. No. | Notification | Documnet |
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| 1 | Notification Regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Hindi | View |
| 2 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Sociology | View |
| 3 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Business Administration | View |
| 4 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of studies for the Deptt. of Punjabi- 16.01.23 | View |
| 5 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for Deptt. of Biotechnology | View |
| 6 | Revised notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Physics | View |
| 7 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Energy & Environmental Sciences | View |
| 8 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Zoology | View |
| 9 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Physics | View |
| 10 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Education | View |
| 11 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Microbiology | View |
| 12 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Mathematics | View |
| 13 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Geography | View |
| 14 | Regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Law - 03.01.24 | View |
| 15 | Notification regarding Common Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Economics | View |
| 16 | Notification regarding Common Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Physics | View |
| 17 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Psychology | View |
| 18 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Library & Information Science | View |
| 19 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Food Science & Technology | View |
| 20 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Public Administration | View |
| 21 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Public Administration | View |
| 22 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Commerce | View |
| 23 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of History & Archaeology | View |
| 24 | Notification regarding Board of studies for the Deptt. of Music | View |
| 25 | Notification (UGBOS Zoology) | View |
| 26 | Notification (UGBOS Geogprahy)- 16.09.22 | View |
Minutes of Meetings
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Post Graduate Board Of Studies (PGBOS)
Committee Members
| Sr. No. | Member Name | Designation | Organisation | Member Type | Position |
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| 1 | Dr. Raj Kumar | Chairperson | Department of Hindi,CDLU | internal | convener |
| 2 | Dr. Jashbir singh | Assistant Professor | Department of Hindi,CDLU | internal | member |
| 3 | Ms. Anju Bala | Associate Professor | M.P. College for Women,Mandi Dabwali ,Sirsa | internal | member |
| 4 | Dr. Paramjeet Kaur | Principal | Janta Girls' PG College, Ellenabad | internal | member |
| 5 | Dr. Maya Malik | Professor | MDU, Rohtak | external | member |
| 6 | Dr. Ram Rati | Retd. Professor | Department of Hindi, MDU, Rohtak | external | member |
Notifications
| Sr. No. | Notification | Documnet |
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| 1 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Sociology | View |
| 2 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Business Administration | View |
| 3 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of studies for the Deptt. of Punjabi- 16.01.23 | View |
| 4 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for Deptt. of Biotechnology | View |
| 5 | Revised notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Physics | View |
| 6 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Energy & Environmental Sciences | View |
| 7 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Zoology | View |
| 8 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Physics | View |
| 9 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Education | View |
| 10 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Microbiology | View |
| 11 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Mathematics | View |
| 12 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Geography | View |
| 13 | Regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Law - 03.01.24 | View |
| 14 | Notification regarding Common Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Economics | View |
| 15 | Notification regarding Common Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Physics | View |
| 16 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Hindi | View |
| 17 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of English &Foreign Languages | View |
| 18 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of JMC | View |
| 19 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Sanskrit | View |
| 20 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Botany | View |
| 21 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Business Administration | View |
| 22 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Pharmacy | View |
| 23 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Psychology | View |
| 24 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Library & Information Science | View |
| 25 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Food Science & Technology | View |
| 26 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Public Administration | View |
| 27 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Public Administration | View |
| 28 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of Commerce | View |
| 29 | Notification regarding Board of Studies for the Deptt. of History & Archaeology | View |
| 30 | Notification regarding Board of studies for the Deptt. of Music | View |
| 31 | Notification regarding re-constitution of PGBOS in Hindi - 20.06.23 | View |
| 32 | Notification regarding re-constitution of PGBOS in Punjabi - 05.01.23 | View |
| 33 | Notification Regarding Re-constitute the members of PGBOS&R - 05.01.23 | View |
| 34 | Notification (PGBOS English) | View |
| 35 | Notification PGBOS Economics | View |
| 36 | Notification (PGBOS Public Admn.) - 25.08.22 | View |
Minutes of Meetings
| Sr. No. | Minutes of Meetings | Documnet |
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| 1 | Minutes of PGBOS&R meeting -13.05.23 | View |
DRAC
Committee Members
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Minutes of Meetings
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Thesis
Research Publications
Patents
Books
Book Chapters
Notifications
| Sr. No. | Notifications | Document |
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| 1 | Notification regarding discontinue the Diploma of Proficiency in French | View |
| 2 | Notification regarding constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of English &Foreign Languages | View |
| 3 | Notification regarding re-constitution of Board of Studies for the Deptt. of English & Foreign Languages- 21.03.24 | View |
| 4 | Notification regarding Academic Calendar (French) session 2023-24 - 15.11.23 | View |
| 5 | Notification regarding Chairperson of Department of English & Foreign Languages - 01.12.23 | View |