1. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH -A.J.C. BOSE COLLEGE : AN OVERVIEW.

The Department of English aims to engage young minds in creative and analytical thinking through literary studies. It offers a comprehensive curriculum to equip students with a sound knowledge of literature and to strengthen their language and communication skills. To achieve this objective, the department imparts education and understanding of both local and global issues critically and creatively. The curricula is taught through lecture cum demonstrations, discussions, deliberation, assignments, text, reviews, power point presentation etc. Students are encouraged to express their views and engage in book discussions, film studies, interdisciplinary engagements and hands on skill development..

     The curriculum is designed mainly to train students in linguistic fluency, literary analysis and an overall understanding of human life. The department also holds regular interactive talks on issues of socio-cultural importance and multidisciplinary areas of interest. At present there are five teachers in the department, who are actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, evaluation and co-curricular activities 

Aims & Objectives of the Department:

• To provide in depth knowledge of language and literature and critical theory in English

• To familiarize the students with contemporary and recent trends and advances in language and literature

• To improve language competencies and enhance skill development

• To introduce students to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of study.

• To develop effective communication skills in students 

• To enhance historical and cultural awareness and instil social and  moral responsibility in the students

• To develop critical thinking and hone their creative abilities

• To achieve holistic all-round development by fostering mental wellness.

The classrooms of the English Department are coral gardens whose depth cannot be measured but their diversity can be appreciated and inclusivity and equity can be fostered through non-directive and culturally sensitive approach to teaching.

Calcutta University Inspection of the English Department of A.J.C.Bose College on 17.5.2024

Calcutta University Inspection of the English Department of A.J.C.Bose College  on 17.5.2024

Objective : Overall Review of the Department and Enhancement of Intake Capacity

Date : 17.5.2024

Time : 3p.m. to 4 : 30 p.m

A team of University officials comprising experts from the Office of the Inspector of Colleges and the Department of English, University of Calcutta visited the college today for a Routine Review Inspection of the Department of English especially for the evaluation of the possible enhancement of intake capacity. The team comprised Shri Shamim Anwar Khan, Assistant Inspector of Colleges, University of Calcutta, Prof. Dr. Siddharta Biswas, Head, Dept. of English and Shri Prabir Manna, Staff, IC Office. The team was welcomes by Dr. Prof. Purna Chandra Maity, Principal, A.J.C Bose College and Prof. Shabina Nishat Omar, Head, Department of English, A.J.C.Bose College. The team visited the classrooms, the library where they were welcomes by the librarian Shri Prodyut Kumar Mondal and his team. They finally visited the Faculty Room of the English Department where they were welcomed by the faculty members of the department----- Prof. Debarghya Ganguli, Prof. Debanjan BHowmick and Prof. Anamika Ghosh and  gifted the College Magazine "Strides." The Inspection Team left the college with a positive impression of the work being done for the development of the staff and students in terms of building infrastructure. 

ADD ON COURSE OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - LITERARY THEORY AND LITERARY CRITICISM -30.10.2023 TO 9.11.2023

A very successful Add On Course on Literary Theory and Criticism as a Research Tool was organised by the English Department online from 30.10.2023 to 9.11.2024 using Google Meet. Nearly 50 students enrolled for this free course and completed it successfully. The course spanned a total of 30 hours and all the faculty members designed modules and shared powerpoint presentations while taking classes for almost 2 hours at a stretch. An Online Valedictory Session addressed by the Principal and the IQAC Co-ordinator was held on 9.11.23 and this marked the successful completion of the course. Digital Certificates were awarded through email. 

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT ON MENTAL HEALTH -FOCUSSED GROUP DISCUSSIONS : MARCH 2024

Summer Internship 2024 at BCAF-Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation from 18/6/2024 - 29/6/2024

Summer Internship 2024 at BCAF: Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation

The National Education Policy 2020-(NEP-2020) views that the purpose of the education system is to develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action, possessing compassion and empathy, courage and resilience, scientific temper and creative imagination, with sound ethical moorings and values. It aims at producing engaged, productive, and contributing citizens for building an equitable, inclusive, and plural society as envisaged by our Constitution. The NEP-2020 envisions promoting quality research in higher education and to ensure quality education by higher education institutions (HEIs), research and innovation are two inherently important aspects. The societal needs of our country can only be addressed by having a strong knowledge, skills, value and research-oriented vibrant higher education ecosystem for sustainable development. In accordance with the NEP-2020, the UGC framed a new student-centric “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes” (CCFUP) incorporating a flexible choice-based credit system, multiple entry and exit options, and a multidisciplinary approach. In an internship course students require to participate in a work experience or professional activity, or cooperative education activity with an entity external to the education institution, under the supervision of an expert from the given external entity. A prime aspect of the internship/research internship is induction into actual work situations. Internships includes working with government or private organizations, higher education institutions, universities, research and development labs/research organizations/non-government organizations, enterprises, centres involved in research, innovativeness and entrepreneurship, business organizations, local industry, artists, craftspeople, and similar other entities for providing opportunities to students for active engagement in on-site experiential learning. 

In accordance with the guidelines laid down in C.C.F, 2022 issued by  UGC bearing D.O. No.1-1/2021(QIP)(CBCS) dated 31.01.2023 and the Notification No. CSR/48/2024 dated 29.12.2023 issued by University of Calcutta, five girl students were accepted as interns by Reena Dewan Founder of BCAF : Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation

The Bridging Culture and Art Foundation(B-CAF) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing artistic expression, nurturing innovation and experimentation in arts and conducting preservation & restoration of art, historical and cultural heritage. It forges connections between artists, remote communities and the urban population with the goal to cultivate opportunities that create livelihood, revitalize and preserve art and culture. It works with folk and tribal art communities through capacity-building programs for generating sustainable livelihoods via traditional art practices. Their remarkable collection of Jadu Patua paintings, with captivating tribal narratives, graces museums and cultural institutions worldwide. They bridge societal divides, celebrating human diversity among artists by curating contemporary art exhibitions, fostering meaningful dialogues and hosting impactful seminars. Amid Kolkata’s architectural wonders, we facilitate for artists to collaborate to explore new artistic avenues. BCAF leads meticulous projects dedicated to preserving, researching, documenting and archiving diverse art and heritage treasures. Its offerings include engaging Cultural Tours, Folk Art and Art Appreciation sessions to promote cultural heritage and increase arts awareness.

In the Summer Internship that lasted for 60 hours over ten days in the last two weeks of June 2024, five girls students of English Major CCF 2024 were trained in social enterprise and trained to make  art catalogues, engage with data and filing work, understand and document art appreciation courses and create academic exercises for the art industry. The intern students interacted with team members and worked under the guidance of Reena Dewan.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH - ACHARYA JAGADISH CHANDRA BOSE COLLEGE : hodengdept.ajcbc2022@gmail.com