KASTURBA GANDHI DEGREE & PG COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
WEST MARREDPALLY, SECUNDERABAD, TELANGANA - 500026
(Sponsored & Managed Jointly by the Osmania Graduates’ Association And The Exhibition Society, Hyderabad)
(Sponsored & Managed Jointly by the Osmania Graduates’ Association And The Exhibition Society, Hyderabad)
The PG Department of English, was established in the year 2018. With the rising need for the language, the College took upon itself the responsibility of catering to the need of those students who passionately seek the ‘sweet knowledge’, and in the words of Sir Philip Sidney, which leads to the ‘perfection of our degenerate souls.’ We started the course with 47 students and were delighted to see the twinkle in the eye of the ones who sat before us with the hope and belief that their desire for literature and its philosophical outlook will be well answered. English leads its learner towards a plethora of opportunities and equips its users with skills, without which any education lies stranded. Though the journey of PG Dept. of English has just started, we are glad that we have provided an opening to the much sought after course. Lots remains to be explored , I for one can assure that this path is laden with jewels and in the words of great writers ‘ink and paper cannot be to a more profitable purpose employed’ as it ‘ teacheth and moveth man to higher action of virtue.’
Vision: We aim for the overall development of our students. Instill in them confidence and faith so that any avenue can easily be handled; for they have the art and the much required tool of writing and speaking, the two ingredients which work as the pillars of sustainability in life.
MA ENGLISH, B.Ed, (Phd)
H.O.D, Assistant Professor
MA ENGLISH, NET, (Phd)
Assistant Professor
MA ENGLISH, B.Ed, (Phd)
Assistant Professor
LECTURER
MA ENGLISH,
Assistant Professor
LECTURER
MA ENGLISH,
Assistant Professor
| Faculty Name | Achievement | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | ||
| Ms Namrata Sharma | Awarded with a Gold Medal in MA English | April, 2022 |
| 2020-2021 | ||
| Dr Anjali Malia | Presented a Paper for a webinar ‘Effects of Crisis on Language, Literature and Culture and Art in the time of distress’ | 15th May 2020 |
| Ms Richa Sharma | Presented a Paper for a webinar ‘Effects of Crisis on Language, Literature and Culture and Art in the time of distress’ | 15th May 2020 |
| Ms Gayatri Raparthi | Went as Resource Person for Language Teaching and Conducting a course in English for competitive test in Osmania University | 17th February 2020 |
|
Dr Anjali Malia Ms Gayatri Raparthi Ms Richa Sharma |
Started Spoken English Course (Add on Course),laid Emphasis on LSR Skills & Interview skills. | 3rd February 2020 |
| S.No | Students Name | Achievement | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahitya Ratna (Alora Zoe) | Published a poem ‘ Radiance’ in anthology | 30-3-2023 |
| 2 | Sahitya Ratna (Alora Zoe) | Published a poem ’Hope’ in anthology | 08-01-2023 |
| 3 | Heena Khan | Pursuing PhD | 2022-2023 |
| 4 | Shruthi K | Co-Authored a book ‘Equal in Love(I am not dumb just waiting for a chance to talk) | 1-07-2022 |
| 5 | Sahitya Ratna (Alora Zoe) | Published a book ‘Eva (Heavenly Hell) | 11-05-2022 |
| 6 | Shruthi K | Co-Authored an Anthology ‘The Rising Cavalry’ | 02-08-2021 |
| 7 | Shruthi K | Co-Authored a book ‘The Visible God (It was you and now its me) | 01-02-2021 |
| 8 | Shruthi K | Co-Authored an Anthology ‘Flawsome’ | 30-04-2021 |
| 9 | Shruthi K | Co Authored a book ‘When Cupid Struck Me’- | 2020 |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Events | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20th & 21st October | Diwali Mela conducted by the PG Departments | Diwali Mela | In-House PG Departments |
| 2 | 29th July 2022 | Workshop conducted by MA English | Academic Writing & Research Methodology | Dr. S. Prithvika |
| 3 | 6th July 2022 | Grand Release of the Journal Parnassus | ||
| 4 | 26th April 2022 | Workshop cum Seminar conducted by MA English | Phonetics and Phonemic Transcription | Prof. Grace Suneetha |
| 5 | 6th April 2022 | Workshop cum Seminar conducted by MA English | Phonetics and Speech Mechanism | Prof. Komali Prakash |
| 6 | 16th November 2021 | Guest Lecture conducted by MA English | Literary Criticism | Ms. Richa Sharma |
| 7 | 22 nd September 2021 | Declamation Competition conducted by MA English in Navrang-21 | Declamation | |
| 8 | 21 st September 2021 | Face Painting Competition conducted by MA English in Navrang-21 | Face Painting | |
| 9 | 8 th & 9th July 2021 | National Webinar Conducted by MA English | Articulatory Phonetics & Speech Mechanism | DR. T. Rama |
| 10 | 7th & 8th April 2021 | Conducting National Webinar- PG Departments of English & Computer Science | Academic Writing and Research Methodology | Day 1- Dr. Ranjini Day 2- Ms. Richa Sharma |
| 11 | 17th & 18th March 2021 | Conducting Two- Day Quiz by MA English | English Quiz Competition | |
| 12 | 5th March 2021 | Conducting Guest Lecture by MA English | Gardener’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence & Learner’s Autonomy | Ms. Kamthan |
| 13 | 16th & 17th June 2020 | Conducting National Webinar by PG English | Global Pandemic : A humanitarian Crisis, in need of rediscovery and rejuvenation | Guest speakers 1.Prof. M Nagaraju 2. Dr Swaralipi Nandi |
| 14 | 3rd February 2021 | Spoken English Course (Add on Course started) | Emphasis on LSR Skills & Interview skills | MA English Faculty |
| 15 | 25th February 2021 | Field Trip | Hyderabad Field Literary Fest | |
| 16 | 8th November 2019 | Workshop conducted by MA English | Corporate Communication & Film and Literature | Mr Richie (Tech Mahindra) Dr Christopher (Assistant Prof. OU) |
| 17 | 23rd March 2019 | Workshop conducted by MA English | British English Fiction | Dr Gopal Rao |
| 18 | 15th March 2019 | Seminar | Orientation on GRE & TOEFL | Ms. Sagarika |
| 19 | 10th November 2018 | Guest Lecture conducted by MA English | British Literature Down the Ages | Dr Gopal Rao |
‘Only the poet disagrees to be tied down with limits. He is lifted up with vigour and invention and brings forth new forms which nature does not carry directly.’ Sir Philip Sidney
The Department of MA English, Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women, was established in the year 2018. With the rising need for the language, the College took upon itself the responsibility of catering to the need of those students who passionately seek the ‘sweet knowledge’, and in the words of Sir Philip Sidney, which leads to the ‘perfection of our degenerate souls.’
We started the course with 47 students and were delighted to see the twinkle in the eye of the ones who sat before us with the hope and belief that their desire for literature and its philosophical outlook will be well answered. English leads its learner towards a plethora of opportunities and equips its users with skills, without which any education lies stranded. Though the journey of Dept. of MA English has just started, we are glad that we have provided an opening to the much sought after course. Lots remains to be explored , I for one can assure that this path is laden with jewels and in the words of great writers ‘ink and paper cannot be to a more profitable purpose employed’ as it ‘ teacheth and moveth man to higher action of virtue.’
Department of MA English strives every day to live up to the moral values and humbleness which is seen overflowing in the works of the writers from the ancient to the modern times. When we see our students walk out as beacons of light though unseen and unnoticed by many, we still feel our purpose has been achieved.
Vision: We aim for the overall development of our students. Instill in them confidence and faith so that any avenue can easily be handled; for they have the art and the much required tool of writing and speaking, the two ingredients which work as the pillars of sustainability in life.
The Department has continuously been inviting guest lecturers and subject experts to share with the student’s added knowledge and extra information on the nuances of the expanding boundaries of communication and literature.
Students attended the Hyderabad Literary Fest at Vidhyaranya School on 25th January 2020 and interacted with the new budding writers.
Every department gets its turn to conduct college assembly which is theme based. Students can give a speech, conduct a quiz sing and celebrate.
In keeping with the set precedence of the college, the fresher’s are welcomed with a gala Fresher’s Party, organised by the seniors. They get a peep into the future as the students and lecturers together celebrate their coming into the premises of the college.
| TITLE | PLACE | DATE | NAME OF THE FACULTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDP on ICT & IOT based Teaching: Funding Resources | Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women | 18th September 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| FDP on Online Course Design, Development & Delivery | Vanita Maha Vidyalaya | February 26th & 27th 2021 | Dr. Anjali Malia |
| FDP on Online Course Design, Development & Delivery | Vanita Maha Vidyalaya | February 26th & 27th 2021 | Ms Namrata |
| Research problem to data analysis, hand on experience using SPSS | Virtual National FDP | September 19th 2020 | Ms Namrata |
| FDP on The Use of ICT in Support of Language Teaching & Learning | St. Joseph’s Degree & PG College | May 18th & 22nd 2020 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| TITLE | PLACE | DATE | NAME OF THE FACULTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘From Writing to Publication: A Workshop on Research Paper Writing in English Literature and ELT” | Jain College, Vasavi Campus (online) | 17th & 21st January 2022 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| TITLE | PLACE | DATE | NAME OF THE FACULTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission | Ministry of Education Innovation Cell (Online) | 24th January 2023 | Ms Syeda Faiza |
| National level webinar on ‘Investor Awareness Program, | Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women | 10th May 2022 | Ms Syeda Faiza |
| Webinar on ‘Noise in English’ | Shri Shivaji College of Arts, Commerce & Science | 28th October 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| Postmodern Culture in Literature | Dr M.G.R Educational & Research Institute | 26th July 2021 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| Postmodern Culture in Literature | Dr M.G.R Educational & Research Institute | 26th July 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| National Webinar on ‘Visuals in ESL Classrooms’ | Nesamony Memorial Christian College (Online) | 24th July 2021 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| National Webinar on ‘Visuals in ESL Classrooms’ | Nesamony Memorial Christian College (Online) | 24th July 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| One day International Webinar on ‘Instructional Strategies for English Language Teaching’ | KVR, KVR & MKR College | 26th March 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| Webinar on ‘Vocabulary Building Strategies for Language Learning | Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College for Women | 17th March 2021 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| Webinar on ‘Vocabulary Building Strategies for Language Learning | Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College for Women | 17th March 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| National Webinar on ‘Quality Enhancement | Badruka College of Commerce | 19th March 2021 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| Strategies for NAAC Accreditation | |||
| National Webinar on ‘Quality Enhancement Strategies for NAAC Accreditation | Badruka College of Commerce | 19th March 2021 | Ms Namrata Sharma |
| National Webinar on ‘Literature and Healing’ | RBVRR Women’s College | 24th June 2020 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| National Webinar on ‘Poetry-Aesthetics and Pragmatics’ | Andhra Mahila Sabha | 20th June 2020 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| Quiz on ‘Know your English’ | Government Degree College | 19th June 2020 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| Webinar on ‘Coronavirus:Is it unprecedented’ | St Francis College | 26th May 2020 | Dr Anjali Malia |
| Webinar on ‘Blended Teaching and Learning’ | Sarojani Naidu Vanita Maha Vidyalaya | 14th April 2020 | Ms Gayatri Raparthi |
| Webinar on ‘Creation of Webinar during Covid 19 Pandemic’ | Little Flower College | 14th April 2020 | Ms Gayatri Raparthi |
HYDERABAD LITERARY FEST AT VIDHYARNYA SCHOOL-25th January 2020
THE COLLEGE TAKES THE INITIATIVE TO SENDS THE STUDENTS TO ATTEND LITERARY FEST IN AND AROUND THE CITY. THE STUDENTS VISIT THE HYDERBAD LITERARY FEST AND INTERACT WITH NEW BUDDING WRITES.
WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE COMMUNICATION 5th Feb. 2021
WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE COMMUNICATION CONDUCTED BY EXPERTS FROM TECH MAHINDERA
Guest lectures by subject experts
THE DEPARTMENT HAS CONTINOUSLY BEEN INVITING GUEST LECTURERS AND SUBJECT EXPERTS TO SHARE WITH THE STUDENTS ADDED KNOWLEDGE AND EXTRA INFORMATION ON THE NUANCES OF THE EXPANDING BOUNDARIES OF COMMUNICATION AND LITERATURE.
ORIENTATION OF THE FRESHERS
CONDUCTING ASSEMBLY
EVERY DEPARTMENT GETS ITS TURN TO CONDUCT COLLEGE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS THEME BASED .STUDENTS CAN GIVE A SPEECH, CONDUCT A QUIZE SING AND CELEBRATE. HERE STUDENTS STAND IN SOLOMN UNITY AS THEY REMEMBER THE SOLDIERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN PULWAMA ATTACK
ENDLESS CULTURAL AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE STUDENTS, AS THE FESTIVITIES KEEP COMING UP .A BIG PLATFORM IS AVAILABLE IF THE STUDENT DESIRES TO STEP FORTH AND PARTICIPATE.
SEMINARS HELD BY THE DEPARTMENT
HOWARD GARDENER’S THOERY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE The resource person Ms Jessica spoke about how this theory confirms the aptitude and ability of each child and his capacity to perform to his maximum ability in the area of his choice.
WORKSHOP ON ‘ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY’
WORKSHOP ON ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN 2022 RESOURCE PERSON –Dr PRITHVIKA from LOYOLA ACADEMY DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
PHONETICS WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP ON PHONETICS CONDUCTED BY THE EXPERT FROM EFL UNIVRSITY. MUSIC WAS ONE OF THE MEDIUMS THROUGH WHICH Dr GRACE FROM EFL UNIVERSITY TAUGHT THE CONCEPT OF PHONETICS. ALL IN ALL IT WAS A VERY INTERESTING WORKSHOP. THE STUDENTS THOROUGLY ENJOYED THE WORKSHOP.
CLASS ACTIVITIES HELD WHERE STUDENTS ARE INCOURAGED AND MOTIVATED TO PRESENT SKITS AND INACT PLAYS
Our activities went on even when the country was experiencing a lock down. In the year of pandemic when Navarang was held online.
12 E-JOURNAL OF THE DEPARTMENT
M A English has an E-Journal which gives access to the students to express
their views present their creative abilities.
https://roseylily50.wixsite.com/parnassus?fbclid=PAAaZBQap-
THROUGH THIS JOURNAL WE CREATED A PLATFORM FOR THE GIRLS TO PRESENT THEIR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS.
13. NAVARANG 2023 QUIZ BOWL A WONDERFUL LITERARY AND CULTURAL QUIZ CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
NUMBER OF COLLEGES PARTICIPATED IN THIS COMPETITION. THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE AUDITORIUM WAS ONE OF ENTHUSIASM AND EXCITEMENT AS THE GAME PROCEEDED.
DRAMATICS COMPETITION HELD DURING NAVARANG, 9TH MAY 2023
THE ALL TIME FAVOURITE PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE ‘JULIUS CESEAR’.
GIRLS FROM KASTURBA GANDHI WOMENS COLLEGE (UG ) DID A TREMENDOUS JOB OF DELIVERING THE ORIGINAL DIALOGUES FROM THE PLAY.
THE METAPHYSICAL INNUENDO FROM THE PLAY ‘TOP GIRLS’ PLAYED BY STUDENTS OF M A ENGLISH
14. SOME MOMENT OF BLISS AND CELEBRATION IN THE YEAR GONE BY VISIT TO HYDERABAD LITERARY FEST 2023
Some moments of joy and togetherness.
15. VISIT TO A BOOK FAIR-2023
AN OPPORTUNITY WE ALL CRAVE FOR TO GO OUT AS A GROUP AND HAVE SOME FUN TIME.
Got an opportunity to enjoy a trip to the fair. Many attractive stops were there to stop us , and so we did stop for moments of refreshments.
16. CELEBRATING SPECIAL DAYS AND EVENTS
WE MAKE IT A POINT TO CELEBRATE SOME SPECIAL OCCSIONS AND STORE IT AS A MEMORY FOR THE COMING YEARS. BUILD ON IT AND HOPE FOR BIGGER EVENTS IN FUTURE.
MA ENGLISH CELEBRATES QUITE A FEW EVENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS TO GET TOGETHER AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO COME OUT OF THEIR CACOONS ,BECOME MORE OPEN AND FRIENDLY WITH THE CLASSMATES AND OTHER STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE.
In academics MA English has had a great performance. Our results are 98%. Syllabus is completed to the full and the faculty takes special care that the lessons are taught with full dedication and with complete understanding of the concept. The faculty also provides notes to the students unit wise as the syllabus proceeds in the class.
| M.A Previous | GRADE O | GRADE A | GRADE B | GRADE D | GRADE E | GRADE F | AB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | - | 16 | 17 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Paper-II | - | 22 | 14 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Paper-III | - | 13 | 22 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Paper-IV | - | 7 | 26 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Paper-V | - | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| TOTAL | - | 81 | 92 | 16 | 3 | - | 4 | 4 |
| M.A Previous | GRADE E O | GRADE E A | GRADE E B | GRADE E D | GRADE E E | GRADE E F | AB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | - | 4 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | - | - |
| Paper-II | - | 4 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 13 | - | - |
| Paper-III | - | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 | - |
| Paper-IV | - | 3 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 6 | - | - |
| Paper-V | - | 3 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | - |
| TOTAL | - | 18 | 65 | 44 | 37 | 40 | 3 | - |
English enables to up certain jobs listed below:
Deepen your understanding of fiction, poetry, and drama while learning to analyze and interpret literary texts. Hone your research and writing skills, and become a stronger reader and critical thinker. Through the master’s degree in the field of English one build:
In PG English the Subject is broadly divided into learning of fiction, poetry, Postcolonial literature, Women’s writing in English, American Literature and English Language Learning for First Generation Learners and 2nd Generation Learners.
The subject outcome for each area adds to the better understanding of the paper.
Fiction: Studying fiction will help the students to interpret texts with attention to ambiguity, complexity, and aesthetic value. They will be able to evaluate genres of writing and write in appropriate genres as well. They will deploy ideas from works of criticism and theory in their own reading and writing. They will learn to practice a deliberate writing process with emphasis on inquiry, audience, research, and revision. They will explores the techniques, styles, and structures of the writings of established authors.
Poetry: The unique thing about poetry is that it is quite often read aloud, repeated often, and shared in groups. While students are reading , reciting and listening to poetry they are building their listening skills. It creates in them a literary sensibility for appreciation and expose them to artistic and innovative use of language by writers and to various worldviews. Poetry is known to have instilled values in it reader and convince its admirer to higher action in life and develop human concern in students through exposure to literary texts of great significance. It gives a ahealthy outlet for surging emotions. All forms of writing benefits from the powerful and concise phrases found in poems.
20th Century Literary Criticism and theory:
Literary criticism (or literary studies) is the study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is often influenced by literary theory, which is the philosophical discussion of literature's goals and methods.
Many literary critics also work in film criticism or media studies. Some write intellectual history; others bring the results and methods of social history to bear on reading literature.