📚 Department of English
Language • Literature • Communication • Critical Thinking
📖 About the Department
The Department of English was established in 1974 and has been one of the distinguished departments of Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College, Dandeli.
The department was initially headed by Late Prof. N. G. Sabhahit, who laid a strong academic foundation. Later, Prof. Saleha Khayum guided the department successfully for more than three decades and contributed significantly towards its academic growth.
The department is committed to providing quality education in English Language and Literature while developing communication skills, creativity, confidence and critical thinking among students.
Through ICT-enabled teaching, seminars, literary activities, workshops, Functional English programmes and student-centred learning, the department prepares students for higher education, research, employment and lifelong learning.
🌟 Vision
To become a centre of excellence in English Language and Literature by promoting academic excellence, communication skills, creativity, ethical values and lifelong learning among students.
🎯 Mission
- Provide quality education in English Language and Literature.
- Enhance Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills.
- Promote ICT-enabled teaching and innovative learning.
- Encourage literary, cultural and creative activities.
- Prepare students for higher education, research and competitive careers.
- Develop socially responsible and globally competent citizens.
🎓 Courses Offered
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- English Language
- English Optional
- Functional English Certificate Course
- Functional English Diploma Course
👨🏫 Faculty Members
Mrs. Heena Khan
Lecturer in English
Qualification : M.A
Areas of Specialization
- English Language Teaching
- English Literature
- Communication Skills
- Functional English
- Literary Studies
Academic Highlights
- Student mentoring
- Literary activities
- Communication skill development
- Functional English programmes
Mr. Krishna P. Malagimani
Assistant Professor / Lecturer
Qualification : M.A
Areas of Specialization
- English Language
- Literary Criticism
- Communication Skills
- Soft Skills Development
Academic Highlights
- Student-centred teaching
- Seminars & Presentations
- Literary activities
- Spoken English programmes
📖 Department Objectives
- Develop Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills.
- Improve communication skills.
- Promote appreciation of English Language and Literature.
- Encourage creativity and critical thinking.
- Integrate ICT into language teaching.
- Prepare students for higher education and employment.
- Promote confidence and lifelong learning.
🌟 Department Initiatives
- Functional English Certificate Course
- Functional English Diploma Course
- Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Spoken English Training
- Creative Writing
- Literary Seminars
- Group Discussions
- Student Presentations
📚 Teaching & Learning
- ICT Enabled Teaching
- Literary Film Screening
- Student Seminars
- Group Discussions
- Assignments
- Projects
- Book Reviews
- Newspaper Analysis
- Internet-based Learning Resources
- Computer Assisted Language Learning
🌍 Research & Extension Activities
The department encourages students to participate in seminars, workshops, orientation programmes, literary activities and language development programmes.
Faculty members actively contribute to curriculum development, syllabus revision, self-learning material preparation and quality enhancement initiatives.
🎉 Department Activities
- English Literary Association
- Guest Lectures
- Essay Writing Competitions
- Poetry Reading
- Debate Competitions
- Drama
- Cultural Programmes
- Book Reviews
- Extension Activities
🏆 Department Achievements
- Functional English Courses
- Communication Skill Development
- Literary Activities
- Student Seminars
- Workshops
- Innovative Teaching Practices
💼 Career Opportunities
- Teaching Profession
- Higher Education
- Research
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Digital Media
- Content Writing
- Publishing
- Civil Services
- Translation
- Corporate Communication
- Public Relations
📷 Gallery
- Literary Activities
- Guest Lectures
- Student Seminars
- Spoken English Programmes
- Functional English Activities
- Cultural Events
📥 Downloads
- NEP Syllabus
- Academic Calendar
- Previous Question Papers
- Department Activity Reports
- Time Table
📞 Contact
Department of English
Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College
Ambewadi, Dandeli – 581325
Uttara Kannada, Karnataka