Established in 1998–99, the Department of English serves as a hub for linguistic mastery and literary study across all streams (Science, Home Science, and Arts). Dedicated to empowering students—especially those from semi-urban and rural backgrounds—the Department bridges foundational learning with real-world communication skills.
Driven by an expert faculty, a state-of-the-art Language Laboratory, and modern audio-visual teaching tools, we combine academic excellence with interactive learning. Through our core courses and a specialized Certificate Course in 'Functional English', we transform language anxiety into communicative confidence, preparing our students for a globalized world.
| Sr. No. | Courses | Subject | University Course Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BA I: SEM I & II (3-2-1) |
English Language & Literature | Link |
| 2. | BA II: SEM III & IV | English Language & Literature | Link |
| 3. | BA III: (NEP) | English Language (Major) English Literature -Semester-5 & Semester-6 | Link |
| 4. | BA III: (NEP) | Major Elective - English Language & English Literature -Semester-5 & Semester-6 | Link |
| Faculty | Research Area |
|---|---|
| Dr. Girish Kawale | Indian Literature Commonwealth Literature |
| Mr. Purushottam Gajbhiye | American Literature Indian Literature Global Anglophone Literature |
| Research Faculty | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Girish Kawale | Ph.D | Kiran Nagarkar: A Study of Themes and Techniques |
| M.Phil | Study of Multiculturalism and Parsee Diaspora in Bapsi Sidhwa’s ‘Ice Candyman and American Brat’ | |
| Book (Member – Editorial Board) | Essays of Angelo- An Anthology of English Essays S. Chand Publication, 2016 | |
| Mr. Purushottam Gajbhiye | Ph.D. (on-going) | Human Rights, Social Justice and Freedom of Speech in Elif Shafak’s Writings: An Assessment |
Dr. Girish Kawale was conferred with BEST ENGLISH FACULTY National Award by Green Global Goodness 3G Foundation India and Society for Technologically Advance Materials of India.
| Research Faculty | Minor Research Project |
|---|---|
| Mr. Purushottam Gajbhiye | The Influence of Buddhism on Jack Kerouac’s The Dharma Bums and Some of the Dharma |
English Project : Executive Summary of the Minor Research Project
English Language Laboratory was established in 2009–2010 academic session. Under which, the Communicative English Course was introduced for the students to enhance their language proficiency and communicative competence. In the same line-up, the functional English Course was introduced for the students from the remote area, village Bahadura, Dist. Nagpur.
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computers | 12 |
| 2 | Printer | 01 |
| 3 | Scanner | 01 |
Department of English
ICT enabled teaching in Language
Students taking hands on training in the Language Laboratory
Students taking hands on training in the Language Laboratory
Theory Classroom
Guest Lectures :
1. Dr. PRASHANTKUMAR DESHMUKH, Asst. Prof. Dept of English, Annasaheb Gundewar College, Nagpur delivered guest lecture on ‘Life Sketches of Successful Entrepreneurs’ on 17th November 2022.
2. Dr. KAPIL SINGHEL , Head, PGTD, Dept of English, Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Nagpur delivered guest lecture on ‘Indianness in Indian English Literature’ on 20th January 2023.
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty Member | Qualification | Designation | Work Experience (in years) | Research Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Girish Kawlae | M.A. (ENG), M.Phil., Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor & Head | 26 Years | Indian and Commonwealth Literature |
| 2 | Mr. Purushottam Gajbhiye | M.A. (ENG), NET, JRF, Ph.D.(Ongoing) |
Assistant Professor | 17 Years | Indian, American and Global Anglophone Literature |
Dr. Girish Kawale:
| Sr. no. |
Research Papers | Journal name with ISBN/ISSN No. |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ||
| 1 |
Voices from the Margins: Gender Inequality and Female Subjugation in Kiran Nagarkar’s “Seven Sixes Are Forty-Three” |
ELIXIR: National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research ISSN 2277-3428 Vol. 9 |
| 2 |
English Proficiency and Employment Disparities: A Critical Analysis of Human Capital and Social Stratification |
Regional Imbalance: Language and Literature AADHAR PUBLICATIONS, Amravati. ISBN- 978-93-95494-88-5. April, 2026. |
| 3 |
The Arithmetic of Inequality: Deconstructing Gender Dynamics in Kiran Nagarkar's Seven Sixes Are Forty-Three |
Special Issue: Gender Equality: An Interdisciplinary Approach B.Aadhar: International Peer-Reviewed Indexed Research Journal Impact Factor – (SJIF) –8.632, Issue No: (DLXXIV)574, Vol. A ISSN : 2278-9308 March 2026 |
| 2024-25 | ||
| 4 |
The Role of English in Fostering Global Competence in the Context of NEP 2020 |
RESEARCH NEBULA An International Refereed, Peer Reviewed & Indexed Quarterly Journal in Arts, Commerce, Education & Social Sciences – Special Issue March, 2025 ISSN 2277-8071 |
| 5 |
Social Fragmentation in Kiran Nagarkar’s ‘Ravan & Eddie’ Pg. No.143 to 147 |
Ideal – An International Multidisciplinary Peer reviewed International Referred & UGC listed Research Journal. March – August, 2024, Issue II, Vol. XII ISSN No. 2319-359X |
| 6 |
Integrating Technology Into Sports And Physical Activity- Pg. No. 191-193 |
RESEARCH NEBULA An International Refereed, Peer Reviewed & Indexed Quarterly Journal in Arts, Commerce, Education & Social Sciences - Special Issue August 2024 ISSN 2277-8071 |
| 2023-24 | ||
| 7 |
A Multilayered Perspective In Nagarkar's Narrative Technique |
Sanshodhak - Research Journal ISSN No. 2394-5990 |
Purushottam M. Gajbhiye:
| Sr. no. |
Research Papers | Journal name with ISBN/ISSN No. |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ||
| 1 |
“Negotiating Identity and Liberty : A Human Rights Perspective on Elif Shafak’s Three Daughters of Eve” |
Research Journal, Half Yearly Double Blind Peer Reviewed Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Commerce & Management, Volume 21, No. (1) 2025 ISSN No. 0974-0317 |
| 2 |
“Land, Identity and Resistance : Human Rights, Environmental Justice and Marginalised Voices in the Fiction of Elif Shafak” |
Paper Presentation One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference on “Exploration of History, Literature, Culture, Politics, Economy and Tourism among Tribal People” organised by Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College, Salekasa, Dist. Gondia, Maharashtra |
| 3 |
“Intersection of Migration, Gender and Social Stratification in Elif Shafak’s “10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World”” |
Chapter in the Book : Intersecting Identities : Gender, Class and Culture in Literature, Notion Press.com ISBN No. 979-890319014-0 February 2026 |
| 4 |
“Beyond the Binary : Third Gender Identity, Marginality and Human Rights in Elif Shafak’s 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World” |
Chapter in the Book Identity and Dignity in English Fiction and Non-fiction : Imagining the Future ISBN No. 978-81-995461-9-6 June 2026 |
| 2024-25 | ||
| 4 |
“Cultural Hybrid Identities in Elif Shafak’s ‘The Bastard of Istanbul’ |
Journal for Research Studies : International Interdisciplinary Research Journal , Peer Reviewed Refereed Biannual International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, March, 2025 ISSN No. 2277-839X |
| 5 |
“Narrating Justice : Intersection of Human Rights and Collective Memory in Elif Shafak’s ‘The Bastard of Istanbul’ |
Research Nebula : An International Refereed, Peer Reviewed & Indexed Quarterly Journal in Arts, Commerce, Education and Social Sciences, Special Issue, April – 2025 ISSN No. 2277-8071 |
| 2023-24 | ||
| 7 |
“Search of Self as Global Phenomenon in Elif Shafak’s Black Milk : On Motherhood and Writing” |
‘Sanshodhak’ Historian V. K. Rajwade Research Organisation, Dhule (MS) A tri- Weekly UGC Care Listed Journal, Volume 25, March, 2024, ISSN No. 2394-5990. |
Lectures are conducted using state-of-the-art interactive panels and digital projectors to ensure an immersive educational experience. By blending audio-visual aids with real-time interactive teaching, faculty members simplify abstract concepts, encourage critical thinking, and make day-to-day classroom learning more vibrant and participatory.
UGC Sponsored National Inter-disciplinary Seminar on ‘Significance of Language and Social Science in the Age of Information Technology’
ICT enabled teaching in the classroom
