Departments SGGSJ Govt. College Paonta Sahib

Department of English

Profile

Profile of the Department

Department of English was established in the year 1994, at the time of inception of the college itself, with a Bachelor of Arts course with English as one of the elective subjects. In 2016, the department started its Post Graduate degree program of Master of Arts (M.A.) in English.

At present, the department of English, one of the foremost departments, offers the post graduate programme of Master of Arts (M.A.) in English and undergraduate programme of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with English. It has also been imparting knowledge of the subject at graduation level under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) to the students of various disciplines and programmes opting for English as the second core subject or as Generic Elective. The department offers courses that inculcate the employability skills and enhances critical thinking and cognitive skills of the students which integrates values and entrepreneurial skill development for the students.

At present the department has the strength of 151 students in B.A. with English, 813 number of students in Compulsory English in B.A. I & 529 in B.A.II, 331 in AECC English and 11 students in 12 M.A. in English degree programmes. Apart from effective curriculum delivery, the subject society of the department has also made sincere efforts to provide exposure to the English in the real world to the students. The students actively contribute articles to the college magazine “Bhanuja” for the “English Section”, with one of the students acting as the student editor.

Students are also initiated into research by providing guidance and practical exposure of data collection through surveys and its analysis and by motivating them to submit project work on a research topic in their final year as one of the Skill Enhancement Courses. The department organises seminars and competitions to create awareness and sensitise students on the current economic, political, and social affairs which enhances their subject as well as general knowledge.

The sincere and dedicated faculty of the Department is responsible for our good academic record over the years. The department thrives to reach standards of excellence in teaching, learning and research.

Name of the Department: ENGLISH
Year of establishment: 1994 (UG) & 2014 (PG)
Names of Programs / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., etc.): UG &PG
Name of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved: Nil
Annual/Semester/Choice Based Credit System (programme wise): Annual (CBCS) in UG & Semester (PG)
Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil.
Details of courses / programs discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil.
Number of teaching posts: 04

OBJECTIVES

To develop in the students a sensibility for English language and literature by teaching them the prescribed syllabus.
To help students in removing the obstacles to learn the English language.
To motivate the students to improve their English grammar, vocabulary, expression and spoken English.
To make the department and the classroom a hub for academic activity where their potential may be channelized into the right direction so that their personality could be developed.

SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

STRENGTH

Dedicated Faculty
Sufficient Infrastructure
Language Laboratory
Updated and Relevant Syllabi (As prescribed by UGC)
With special emphasis on Communicative English, Creative Writing, Personality Development and Soft Skills
Use of Technology
Access and connect with the students via social media (Whats app)
Effective Online Teaching (during covid times)

WEAKNESS

Inordinately large Teacher Taught Ratio for compulsory courses.
Mother Tongue Influence.
Fear of English language.
Weak fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary.
Frequent transfers of teachers disrupt the connect with the students.

OPPORTUNITIES

To make the students employable by teaching them compulsory English as almost every job demands proficiency in English.
To inculcate values and scruples among the students by teaching them English literature.
To enhance the personality and soft skills of the students.
To unleash the creativity among the students by motivating them to participate in creative writing.
To motivate students to go for research.
To help students in building their career in areas like Journalism and Mass Communication, content writing, editing, creative writing etc.

THREATS

Students come under stress at times when they find the English language difficult to learn as they come with weak foundation.
As most of the students belong to the rural areas so they neither had the environment of speaking English nor the resources to learn it well so at times they develop a kind of inferiority complex in them. Especially when they find the students from Convent and English medium schools speaking very good English.

FUTURE PLANS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

Encourage students to pursue higher studies.
Encourage students to prepare for various competitive examinations.
To develop the basic concept of MORALITY among students.
To organize National seminars and workshops on English Language and Communication.

Programmes

Lesson Plans 2022-23

Lesson Plan B.A. Lesson Plan MA (English)

Course Curriculum

https://gcp.ac.in/downloads/Academic/syllabus/PG/BA English.pdf

https://gcp.ac.in/downloads/Academic/syllabus/PG/MA%20English.pdf

Programme & Course Outcomes

Programme Outcomes M.A. English
POs	M.A. English Specific Outcomes
PO1	An overall orientation of the student into the world of reading and writing literature is definitely being fulfilled by M.A. programme in English.
PO2	It not only promotes expertise in various genres of English literature but also encapsulates academic need of UGC/NET aspirants in this subject.
PO3	To strongly place the student in the realm of literature.
PO4	T o expose the student to the rich history of English Literature and its development.
PO5	To understand various thought of schools of criticism.
PO6	To develop skill in research and findings.
PO7	To prepare them for a good professional outlook.
PO8	Promises a noble vocation in life.
PO9	Should be able to understand the writing styles of different writers and how socio-cultural factors affect their writings
PO10	To promote gender sensitization in youth.
PO11	Comprehend the articulation of English speech sounds.
PO12	Should be able to apply different critical, theoretical and philosophical approaches
PO13	To develop an understanding of English Poetry and acquisition of rudiments of Rhetoric and Prosody
PO14	Nurture problem solving skills, thinking, and creativity through assignments.

COURSE OUTCOME OF M.A. ENGLISH
Course Title	Course Code	Semester	COs	Course Outcome
History Of English Literature From Chaucer To 1798	COURSE I	1	CO1	To make the students understand the influences of social, political development on English literature in various ages.
			CO2	To make them aware of evolution of English language and its growth through the ages.
Poetry From Chaucer To Pope	COURSE II	1	CO1	To Introduce students to the representative poets of Chaucer age to Neo-classical Age.
			CO2	To make them aware of different features of poetry writing as a genre.
			CO3	To enlighten them with the evolution of English language from the poetry of Chaucer to its growth upto New-Classical Age.
Shakespeare And His Contemporaries	COURSE III	1	CO1	To introduce the learners to drama during renaissance.
			CO2	To make the students know the use of Aristotlean poetics in Shakespeare drama.
			CO3	To introduce the concept of feminism with the heroines / women characters in Shakespearean drama.
19th Century Fiction	COURSE IV	1	CO1	To impart the features and trends in 19th Century fiction writing after the rise of Novel.
			CO2	To enable student to identify, approach and appreciate the text in social, political and historical perspective and to identify the themes in a text.
			CO3	To inculcate empathy and emotion in the student.
			CO4	To bestow necessary skill of analysis of behaviour and motives in respect of characters created by novelist and extend that knowledge to everyday experience and decision making process.
History Of English Literature From 1800 To 1945	COURSE V	2	CO1	To provide the foundation of understanding the movements, revolutions influencing literature.
			CO2	Also introducing the learners to ‘isms’ under various rulers.
Romantic And Victorian Poetry	COURSE VI	2	CO1	To make the students understand the growth of poetry era wise.
			CO2	Comparative study of poetry in both ages of English literature.
			CO3	To enable the students to appreciate the beauty of nature as captured in the poems.
			CO4	To enable the students to appreciate the beauty and novelty of language of poetry and familiarize him with the figures of artistic speech
			CO5	To introduce the student to the philosophy of life of the poets included in the syllabus and their style of writing along with the general trend of the age.
Modern Fiction	COURSE VII	2	CO1	To introduce the students to modern techniques as stream of consciousness, psychological novels in literature.
			CO2	To introduce the students to the works of writers included in the curriculum and their philosophy of life.
			CO3	To enable the students to analyse character, situation and emotions and to apply it to everyday life.
Growth And Structure Of English Language	COURSE VIII	2	CO1	Imparting the knowledge of growth of English Language from dialects, foreign influences, Norman Conquest, Great Vowel Shift etc.
			CO2	To make the students learn about the phonology of English language, studying concoids, vocoids, stress, intonation and morphology.
			CO3	Adopt the functions of stress and intonation.
			CO4	Inculcate the ability to read and write phonetic transcription.
			CO5	Differentiate accents of British English and American English.
Literary Criticism From Aristotle To T.S. Eliot	COURSE IX	3	CO1	Introduction of different schools of thought in criticism of literature to the students.
			CO2	To develop an understanding of some of the foundational texts in literary criticism.
			CO3	To introduce students to the Classical Schools of Thought.
Modern British And American Poetry	COURSE X	3	CO1	To make the students understand different cannons and Comparative study of poetry
			CO2	To make the students understand the difference between American and British English.
Modern British Drama	COURSE XI	3	CO1	To develop analytical skills to examine the historical context of British drama.
World Fiction	COURSE XII	3	CO1	To analyse the works of major authors across the world and social issues addressed in the works.
			CO2	To develop the ability to understand the human psyche across the world.
Contemporary Literary Theory	COURSE XIII	4	CO1	To gain insights into the literary merits, critical understanding- the strengths and limitations of arguments.
			CO2	To examine various literary works using theoretical contexts.
Modern European Drama	COURSE XIV	4	CO1	To compare and contrast various playwrights, their writings. To study their relevance.
			CO2	To critically examine the relation of drama with life through the study of characters and contemporary settings.
Indian Writing In English	COURSE XV	4	CO1	To study the variety of Indian literature in English ranging from 19th century to the present.
			CO2	To understand the socio-political-economic context in which the works have been produced.
Indian Writing In Translation	COURSE XVI	4	CO1	To study the works translated into English and appreciate the range of characterisation and emotions that are embodied in them.
			CO2	To promote gender sensitization in Indian context.

Students Enrolled

CLASS	COURSE	Course Title	Strength
M.A.	I	History of English Literature from Chaucer to1800
	II	Poetry from Chaucer to Pope:
	III	Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
	IV	Nineteenth Century Fiction
	V	History of English Literature: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
	VI	Romantic and Victorian Poetry
	VII	Modern Fiction
	VIII	Growth and Structure of English Language
	IX	Literary Criticism from Aristotle to T.S. Eliot
	X	Modern British and American Poetry
	XI	Modern British Drama
	XII	World Fiction
	XIII	Contemporary Literary Theory
	XIV	American Drama
	XV	Indian Writing in English
	XVI	Indian Writing in Translation

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with English

Curriculum Structure (CBCS)

Types of Courses offered by the Department of English for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with English

CLASS	COURSE	Code	Course Title	Strength
B.A.I	DSC	DSC 102	English Literature-1 (Essays, Stories and Poems)	71
	DSC II	DSC 103	English Literature-2 (Poems, Short-Stories and Essays)	71
	COMP.	ENG CE101	English-1 Core English (Compulsory) for B.A. and B.Com.	620
B.SC.I	AECC	ENGAECC 104	AECC-2 Writing Skills	138
B.COMI	COMP.	ENG CE101	English-1 Core English (Compulsory) for B.A. and B.Com.	193
B.COMI	AECC	ENGAECC 104	AECC-2 Writing Skills	193
B.A.II	DSC III	DSC 202	British Literature (Play and Novel)	40
	DSC IV	DSC 203	Literary Cross Currents	40
	SEC I	AEEC/SEC 204	Creative Writing, Media and Book Reviews	20
	SEC II	AEEC/SEC 205	Translation Studies and Principles of Translation	20
	COMP.	ENG CE201	English-2 Core English (Compulsory)	394
B.COM II	COMP.	ENG CE201	English-2 Core English (Compulsory)	136
B.A. III	DSE IA	DSE 303	DSE –1A Soft Skills	41
	DSE IB	DSE 304	DSE-1B Academic Writing and Composition	41
	SEC III	AEEC/SEC 301	AEEC/SEC-3 Technical Writing	27
	SEC IV	AEEC/SEC 302	AEEC/SEC-4 Business Communication	27

NOTE:

Generic Elective Courses (GEC) listed in column (v) above are Elective Courses for an Unrelated Discipline/Subject.

The students of BA English will select Any Two Generic Elective Courses form Unrelated Discipline(s)/Subject(s) other than English and their second subject of study.

Course Curriculum

https://gcp.ac.in/downloads/Academic/syllabus/UG/BA%20Syllabus%20English.pdf

Programme & Course Outcomes

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES B.A. ENGLISH
POS	B.A. ENGLISH Specific Outcomes
PO1	The course is designed in a way which introduces the student to not only love for literature but a critical sensibility.
PO2	Students must develop an ability to understand and accept a composite view of multiculturalism.
PO3	The programme inculcates in the students a knack for a deeper pursuit of knowledge and equipping oneself with advanced skills in the English language.
PO4	To develop basic skills and ability to listen, speak, read and write English.
PO5	Students acquire the necessary Communication Skills (verbal and non-verbal) to meet the global and local needs and enhance their employability.
PO6	To develop a taste for critical approach and awareness to latest trends in both language and literature.
PO7	To help students discover universality in themes, theories, literary movements between the East and the West, the Classical and Modern, the Original and the Translation.
PO8	To build vocabulary and practice rhetoric.
PO9	To polish creativity and professional aptitude.
PO10	The holistic plan is to make the learner not to follow the bandwagon but be in command of shaping his life as a whole.
PO11	An insight into world literature helps them acquire scholarly outlook and promises a satisfactory vocational opportunity.
PO12	Graduates will become sensitive towards gender issues, equality, environmental issues and sustainable development.
PO13	Nurture problem solving skills, thinking, and creativity through assignments.
PO14	Students learn about the tradition and culture of Himachal Pradesh.

Course Outcomes of B.A. English
Course Title	Course Code	Nature of Course and Year	COs	Course Outcome
English-1 Core English (Compulsory)	ENG CE 101	(Compulsory) BA/B.COM IST YEAR	CO1	The literary pieces incorporated in the course are to be used as tools to teach language through literature with emphasis on reading, listening, comprehension, summarizing, inference and discussion.
			CO2	Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Diverse Issues, and Global Consciousness
			CO3	To equip them to write stories and poems in different modes and promote critical thinking.
			CO4	To strengthen their knowledge of grammar topics included in course, to inculcate a habit to learn new concepts and strengthen vocabulary.
Literature-1 (Essays, Stories and Poems)	ENG DSC 102	BA IST YEAR DSC-1A English	CO1	Demonstrate, through discussion and writing, an understanding of significant cultural and societal issues presented in Indian & English literature.
			CO2	Students will be able to compare Indian issues of partition, migration, identity, dalit movements, Diaspora and gender with other nations
			CO3	Specify the figurative language used in poems, stories and essays.
			CO4	The course broadens the comprehension of the reader about social set-up and caste,race, gender discrimination prevalent in it. It discusses the place of an individual in such a social fabric.
			CO5	The student acquires an ability to analyse the variety of literary forms in term of styles, language, conventions, themes and social cultural diversities.
Literature-2 (Poems, Short-Stories and Essays)	ENG DSC 103/	BA IST YEAR DSC-1B English	CO1	The Student learns to identify the key features of Sufi and Bhakti traditions in India through prescribed Works By Bulleh Shah, Mahadeviyakka and Baul songs.
			CO2	The student learns about the development of Hindi language and its subsequent diversification into Hindi and Urdu. He also reads literary works in Hindi and Urdu in Translation.
			CO3	The students learns about the tribal traditions and tribal literature, its key features and also studies a few tribal poems to understand the concept better
			CO4	The student learn about Dalit literature and also understands social inequality through works by Dalit writers
			CO5	The student learns about feministic ideals in the Indian context through prescribed literary works.
			CO6	The student learns about literature written in English by Indian writers and the difference between regional Indian literature and Indian writing in English
Writing Skills	ENG AECC 104	AECC-2 B.SC/B.COM IST YEAR	CO1	To equip them to write paragraph/reports/reviews in different modes and promote critical thinking.
			CO2	To develop and improve their analytical abilities and vocabulary.
			CO3	To make them able to think and write coherently and clearly.
			CO4	Should be able to use exact, correct, and proper words or terms along with error free writing skills.
English-2 Core English	ENG CE 201	(Compulsory)B.A./ B.COM II YEAR	CO1	Introduce students to genre of essays from both the east and the west, opening two worlds of different civilisation and establishing universality in them.
			CO2	Introduce students to genre of poetry dealing with human values, environmental consciousness and about the ultimate goal of human life.
			CO3	The Grammar section focusses on composition aspect as a step ahead in their learning.
British Literature (Play and Novel)	ENG DSC 202	DSC- 1C B.A. II YEAR	CO1	When students study Literature, they learn to appreciate words and their power. They travel to other realms and times through the texts they read. They understand about their own culture and others'. They learn to empathise with characters, to feel their joys and pain.
			CO2	To facilitate exploration of values attitude and behaviour and creation of roles and relationships so that the learner gains a profound understanding through Imaginative experience.
			CO3	It broadens their horizons
			CO4	It enables them to develop transferable skills.
Literary Cross Currents	ENG DSC 203	DSC-1D B.A. II YEAR	CO1	Poetry helps the students in understanding different perspectives.Teaching and learning from poetry can help students respect and understand the viewpoints of people across the globe.
			CO2	Introduces students to genre of poetry dealing with human values, environmental consciousness, gender sensitization and moral righteousness.
			CO3	To sensitize the students towards the various perspectives and plight of the underprivileged in Indian society and to clarify the concept of gender, class, caste and identity prevalent in the society through the autobiography "Joothan"
			CO4	Gender sensitization through the play "Silence:The Court Is In Session".
AEEC/SEC - 1: Creative Writing, Book and Media Reviews	ENG AEEC/ SEC 204	B.A. II YEAR	CO1	To enable the student to build vocabulary and knowledge of literary terminology
			CO2	Poem, story and novel revolve around the theme of Nature, human emotions and feminism/ gender sensitization.
			CO3	To develop an ability to recognize text’s elements such as style, form, images, figure of speeches, connotations and references.
			CO4	To make the students able to write Book, Film and TV Programme Reviews
Translation Studies and Principles of Translation	ENG AEEC/ SEC 205	AEEC/SEC-2 B.A. II YEAR	CO1	The student learns and understands the basic process of translation and the key terms associated with translation along with the purpose of translation.
			CO2	The students understands the different ways in which translators approach the text to be translated.
			CO3	The students learns about the methods of translation based on difference andequivalence.He also understands the difference between translation, interpretation and adaption.
			CO4	The students learn about the problems which translators face while translating literary works.
			CO5	Through study of translated works, the student understands the principles of translation and how they actually work.
			CO6	The student gets a basic idea about translation theories in India which have been an ancient practice. He also understands key terms like Rasa,Dhwani, Auchitya, Anuwad,Bhashantar and Rupantar.
Technical Writing	ENG AEEC/ SEC 301	AEEC/SEC-3 B. A. III YEAR	CO1	Students learn about the Basic Research Methodology.
			CO2	To make the students able to analyse the data (quantitative and qualitative )
			CO3	Students learn to read and interpret the pie charts and Bar Graphs.
			CO4	Demonstrate an understanding and practice of research ethics and responsible conduct in research.
Business Communication	ENG AEEC/ SEC 302	AEEC/SEC-4 B. A. III YEAR	CO1	To be able to use proper format for different kinds of written business communications
			CO2	To be able to write coherent, clear, logical and correct letters, memo, reports etc.
			CO3	The students strengthen their knowledge in differentiating miscommunication from effective communication.
Soft Skills	ENG DSE 303	DSE –1A B. A. III YEAR	CO1	Students develop and improve their soft skills such as they should be able to communicate their ideas, suggestions, views and opinions clearly and logically.
			CO2	Students learn about the listening skills, team work, and emotional intelligence.
			CO3	Students learn the Interview skills, self-evaluation through SWOT, non-verbal communications and etiquettes.
			CO4	It also teaches professional ethics
			CO5	Soft skills brazens and sharpens students according to the needs of the work environment. It provides them that extra edge which makes them strong competitors in the business as well as service sector.
			CO6	Nurture problem solving skills, thinking, and creativity through assignments.
Academic Writing and Composition	ENG DSE 304	DSE-1B B. A. III YEAR	CO1	The students learn about the four types of academic writing.
			CO2	The student Learns about the features and conventions of academic writing.
			CO3	The student learns about general mistakes which writers encounter and commit while attempting research papers etc. and learn how to avoid them.
			CO4	They learn and practice exercises in proper punctuation, subject-verb agreement, use of apostrophe, common abbreviations, common grammatical mistakes and Learns to rectify them while writing academic papers.
			CO5	The students Learn about the process of academic writing step- by- step. They learn to draft and edit.
			CO6	The student Learns to employ critical thinking in their everyday writing and to write proper academic research papers, proposals, reports etc.
Literature from Himachal	ENG GE 305	GE-1 B. A. III YEAR	CO1	Students get an opportunity to study literature from Himachal Pradesh.
			CO2	Students get to know about the concept of administrative existence of Himachal Pradesh, tradition and culture alongwith economic and social know how of people of Himachal.
			CO3	Students get familiar with the general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, customs, dresses, foods across the state.
Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment	ENG GE 306	GE-1 B. A. III YEAR	CO1	Understanding of the key Concepts: Sex and Gender, Socialization, Discrimination - Gendered and Sexual, Stereotyping, Feminism, Patriarchy, Femininities and Masculinities and Transgender.
Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment	ENG GE 306	GE-1 B. A. III YEAR	CO2	Students study Women's Role in social affairs.

Students Enrolled

CLASS	COURSE	Code	Course Title	Strength
B.A.I	DSC	DSC 102	English Literature-1 (Essays, Stories and Poems)	70
	DSC II	DSC 103	English Literature-2 (Poems, Short-Stories and Essays)	70
	COMP.	ENG CE101	English-1 Core English (Compulsory) for B.A. and B.Com.	620
B.SC.I	AECC	ENGAECC 104	AECC-2 Writing Skills	138
B.COMI	COMP.	ENG CE101	English-1 Core English (Compulsory) for B.A. and B.Com.	193
B.COMI	AECC	ENGAECC 104	AECC-2 Writing Skills	193
B.A.II	DSC III	DSC 202	British Literature (Play and Novel)	40
	DSC IV	DSC 203	Literary Cross Currents	40
	SEC I	AEEC/SEC 204	Creative Writing, Media and Book Reviews	20
	SEC II	AEEC/SEC 205	Translation Studies and Principles of Translation	20
	COMP.	ENG CE201	English-2 Core English (Compulsory)	393
B.COM II	COMP.	ENG CE201	English-2 Core English (Compulsory)	136
B.A. III	DSE IA	DSE 303	DSE –1A Soft Skills	41
	DSE IB	DSE 304	DSE-1B Academic Writing and Composition	41
	SEC III	AEEC/SEC 301	AEEC/SEC-3 Technical Writing	27
	SEC IV	AEEC/SEC 302	AEEC/SEC-4 Business Communication	27

DETAILS OF STUDENT STRENGTH IN THE COURSES OFFERED IN THE DEPTT. OF ENGLISH (2021-22)

CLASS	COURSE	Code	Course Title	Strength
B.A. I	DSC	DSC 102	English Literature-1 (Essays, Stories and Poems)	70
	DSC II	DSC 103	English Literature-2 (Poems, Short-Stories and Essays)	70
	COMP.	ENG CE101	English-1 Core English (Compulsory) for B.A. and B.Com.	620
B.SC. I	AECC	ENGAECC 104	AECC-2 Writing Skills	138
B. COM I	COMP.	ENG CE101	English-1 Core English (Compulsory) for B.A. and B.Com.	193
B. COM I	AECC	ENGAECC 104	AECC-2 Writing Skills	193
B.A. II	DSC III	DSC 202	British Literature (Play and Novel)	40
	DSC IV	DSC 203	Literary Cross Currents	40
	SEC I	AEEC/SEC 204	Creative Writing, Media and Book Reviews	20
	SEC II	AEEC/SEC 205	Translation Studies and Principles of Translation	20
	COMP.	ENG CE201	English-2 Core English (Compulsory)	393
B.COM II	COMP.	ENG CE201	English-2 Core English (Compulsory)	136
B.A. III	DSE IA	DSE 303	DSE –1A Soft Skills	41
	DSE IB	DSE 304	DSE-1B Academic Writing and Composition	41
	SEC III	AEEC/SEC 301	AEEC/SEC-3 Technical Writing	27
	SEC IV	AEEC/SEC 302	AEEC/SEC-4 Business Communication	27

Achievements

Student Achievements

2017-18

Kalpana Balodi (University Roll No. 200140150150003) completed B.ed from B.K.D College of Education For women Paonta sahib.
Durgesh M.A. English (University Roll No. 27561) Apprentice in SBI Bank

2018-19

Neeraj Partap Singh (University Roll NO. 1115NNNN190003) Head Coach, Shabbir Ali Football Academy MB Sports

2019-20

Nirupama B.A VI Sem pursuing M.A. English from Central University Dharamshaala
Neha B.A.VI Sem pursuing M.A. English from Central University Dharamshaala

2020-21

Simran Kaur M.A. English 190140150150005 pursuing B.Ed from BKD College of Women Education, Paonta Sahib
Kajal Kashyap 1180730118 BKD College of Women Education, Paonta Sahib
Ankita Bharwal, 1180730046 pursuing M.A. English from HPU
Ankit Saini 1180730045 pursuing M.A. English from HPU

Vrinda Sharma 1180730437 pursuing M.A. English SD College Chandigarh, Punjab Univesity, Chandigarh.

Staff Achievements

Dr. Vivek Negi

Coordinator, BCA Department, SGGSJ Govt. College Paonta Sahib
Assistant Coordinator, IQA Cell, SGGSJ Govt. College Paonta Sahib
Convener, Sports Committee, SGGSJ Govt. College Paonta Sahib

Dr Dipali S. Bhandari

Convener of Career Guidance and Placement Cell, SGGSJ Govt. College Paonta Sahib
Chief editor of College Magazine Bhanuja

Dr. Vinita Paul

Best Speaker Award, G.P.G College Nahanin 2000-2001.
Vice President, CSCA, G.P.G. College Nahan 2001-2002.
Student Editor,Patal ,GPG College Nahan2001-02.
Represented Himachal Pradesh in National Integration Camp, Sonipat Oct. 2000.
1st Prize at District Level Seminar on the topic “ Resource form the Earth (June 1995)
2nd Prize in essay writing competition Suman Saurabh magazine in Dec 2000.
Student Editor Gyan Jyoti, K.C. College of Education, Jammu.
Represented Himachal Pradesh in National Youth camp, Jaipur (June 2002)
President Rotaract club Nahan 2004 to2007).
Best Rotractor Award District 2080 August 2005.
Programme OfficerN.S.S., GPG College Nahan 2018- 2020.

Smt. Reena Chauhan

Member of IQA Cell Govt. College Paonta Sahib since 2021.
Convener of Water Maintenance Committee.
NSS Programme Officer, SGGSJ Govt. College Paonta Sahib, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016- November 2016, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22.
Distt. Nodal Officer, NSS Himachal Pradesh since 2020 to 2022.
Member of Cultural Committee since 2019.
Qualified Departmental exam passed in November 2019 under roll no. 41911611 with exemption in Hindi

Dr. Arun Kumar Dafraik

Captained Himachal Pradesh University and Nagpur University Badminton Teams in 1997 and 1998.
Acted as CAPTAIN of Govt College Shimla-6 Badminton Team twice.
Represented Himachal Pradesh in Inter University Badminton Championships held at GNDU Amritsar in 1997.
Represented NAGPUR University in Inter University Badminton Championships held at Nasik(Maharashtra) in 1998.
Bagged third Position in Maharashtra State Inter-University Badminton Championship “ASHWAMEDH 1998” held in Aurangabad(Maharashtra).
Won HPSTATE School Championship Title in 1991.
Selected to participate in NATIONAL SCHOOL Championship held at Aizawl, Mizoram in 1991.
Winner of Senior State Badminton championship held at Shimla.
Representing Govt College Shimla-6, got Second Position in HP University Inter College Badminton Championship held at Shimla in 1996.
Winner of the school District Volleyball Championship with the Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000 won for the Senior Secondary School, Lathiani, Una.
Winner of the Gold Medal in Himachal Olympic Sports Festival held at Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh in the Year 1997.
Qualified the Departmental Examination held in 2021.
Attended a UGC SPONSORED 4-week Orientation Programme (OP-131) organised by UGC-HRDC HP University, Shimla from 25.02.2019 to 23.03.2019.
Participated in the UGC SPONSORED Two weeks Refresher Course in English & Foreign Languages organised by HP University Shimla from 01:07:2019 to 13. 07.2019
Participated in an International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Ethics Research and Teaching jointly organized by Govt. College for Women Parade Ground, Jammu, Govt. College Dhami, 16 Mile Himachal Pradesh, and Cape Comorin Trust, India from 21-27 th April, 2021.

As PROGRAMME OFFICER , NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (N.S.S.)

Worked as NSS Programme Officer for 12 years
Mukesh Bhardwaj won Ist position in Declamation Contest organized by PG COLLEGE Seema, Rohru during NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP held w.e.f. 6th October 2017 to 12th October 2017. 200 volunteers from different states of India participated in this camp.
30 students participated in NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP/ PRE RD PARADE/National YOUTH FESTIVALS,etc.
Being a NATIONAL and Inter-University badminton player, I provided coaching to the players of Badminton teams at GCNerwa and PGCollege Paonta Sahib.
As Leader of the college cultural team, Govt. College Nerwa got FIRST position twice in 2009 and 2016 and SECOND position once in 2019 in HP University Youth Festival (Group 3 Dance).
Attended and participated as Official and Contingent In charge (NSS Volunteers of GC PAONTA Sahib)in NSS State MEGA Camp held at Govt College Karsog, Mandi(H.P.) in 2019.
Contingent in charge of the NSS Volunteers who were a part of the Trekking Tour to CHURDHAAR w.e.f.18th October 2011 to 21st October 2011 and worked tirelessly to construct a playground at the height of 13000 feet where it requires a lot of effort and time to reach. A Commendation Certificate has been issued by the CHURDHAR SEVA SAMITI, CHURDHAAR for achieving a new milestone in the field of social service.
Attended and participated as Official and Contingent In charge in STATE LEVEL MEGA NSS CAMP held at Govt. Degree College Anni, Distt. Kullu w. e. f. 26th September 2016 to 2nd October 2016.
Attended and participated as Official and Contingent In charge of NSS Volunteers in NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP (NIC) held at Govt. Post Graduate College Seema, RohruDistt. Shimla w. e. f. 6th October 2017 to 12th October 2017.
Attended a seven day Training Orientation Course for NSS Programme Officers held at H.P University, Shimla w. e. f. 11th June 2013 to 17th June 2013 organized by NSS Empanelled Training Institute (ETI), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Govt. of India.
Attended and participated as Official and Contingent In charge in STATE LEVEL MEGA NSS CAMP held at JLN Govt. Degree College Haripur, Manali Distt. Kullu w. e. f. 13th December 2018 to 17th December 2018.
Attended and participated as Official and Contingent In charge of NSS Volunteers in NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP (NIC) held at Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) MESRA, RANCHI (Jharkhand) w. e. f. 14th December 2016 to 20th December 2016.
Attended and participated as Official and Contingent In charge of NSS Volunteers in the 18th NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL held at Punjab Agriculture University, LUDHIANA (Punjab) on the theme "National Youth Convention on Youth for Drug Free World" from 12th January 2014 to 16th January 2014.

Research

Student Research Projects

AECC ENGLISH- WRITING SKILLS

Smt. Reena Chauhan

s.no	Name of Student	Class	Roll no	Topic
	Dheeraj Kumar	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451079	Communication Skills
	Himani	B.SC. IST YEAR	21351031	Gender Discrimination
	Khushi	B.SC. IST YEAR	21401042	Dowry System
	Neha Kumari	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451035	Internet
	Mohini Verma	B.SC. IST YEAR	21401038	Baba Saheb Ambedkar
	Vishal Ranta	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451069	Tokyo Olympics 2020 India’s Best Olympic Perfomance
	Rajni	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451042	Beauty of Himachal Pradesh
	Aysha	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451007	The Famous Actresses and Singers of Himachal Pradesh
	Yamini	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451087	Today’s Youth and Youth Icons
	Shilpi	B.SC. IST YEAR	21401018	Environment Conservation
	Gargi Naidu	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451015	The Menace of Dowry
	Monika	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451032	Communalism
	Kajal	B.SC. IST YEAR	21401011	Tourist Places of Paonta Sahib- Gurudwara
	Ritika	B.SC. IST YEAR	21401023	Fantasy Writing – The Chronicles of Narnia
	Khushboo	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451026	Evils of Dowry
	Jaskeerat Kaur	B.SC. IST YEAR	21451028	Discrimination and Women’s Development in India
	Tejaswri Shubhankar Bhandari	B.com I	21120129	Paperless Technology: Transforming the Future of Education

Dipali Sharma Bhandari

ENG DSE 304

s.no	Name of Student	Class	Roll no	Topic
1	Avantika Saklani	B.A. III	6029	The Portrayal of Female Exploitation and Post Partition Depression faced by Women in Rajinder Singh Bedi’s Lajwanti
2	Mahima	B.A. III	4510	Academic Writing
3	Saurav Sharma	B.A. III	4504	Academic Writing
4	Shubham Sharma	B.A. III	4508	Academic Writing

Faculty Research Publication

Dr. Vivek Negi

Negi, Vivek (2013), “Vedanta: Key to Empowerment” in Singh, Sarbjeet & Pankaj Dodh (Eds.) Gender Justice and Women Empowerment: An Integrated Approach, Regal Publications, New Delhi, pp. 209-213.
Negi, Vivek (2014), “Vivekananda: The Man of Letters”, Journal of English Literature & Language, JELL Vol. 8, No. 2, Dixit Publishing House, Jalandhar

Dr. Dipali S. Bhandari

Publications in Journals

Singh, Deler; Dipali Sharma Bhandari; Gurvinder Kaur and Diksha Sharma. (2017). Anthropological and Ethnographic Elements in Indian Parallel Films: A Study of Homophobia in Indian Society. Trames: A Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 21, Issue 3. September 2017. (ISSN 1736-7514). pp 285-295
Bhandari, Dipali S. and Deler Singh. (2016). Parameters in Classification of Potential Anthropologically Relevant Data in Films: A Study Based on Fiction Film Water by Deepa Mehta and Documentary Film. The Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-Annual International Journal of the Science of Man, Volume 16, No 1. Jan-Jun 2016. (ISSN 0972-558X). pp 27-35
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2015). Mutation: a Question Mark on the Ethics of Genetics in Practice.The Expression: An International Multidisciplinary e-journal . Vol I. issue 3. June 2015. (ISSN 2395-4132). pp 27-34.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2015). Visual Versions of Books: Literary Classics vs. 70mm. The Expression: An international multidisciplinary e-journal . Vol I. issue 3. June 2015. (ISSN 2395-4132.pp 1-6.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma.(2015) . Shift in Perceptions Regarding Role and Responsibilities of Women in Society in Chinua Achebe’s Girls at War. American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Issue10 , Vol 4 . Mar-May 2015. (ISSN 2328-3696). pp 330-33.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2014). The Changing Attitude Towards Dharma: Relevance of UR Anantmurthy’s Samskara in the Era of Globalization. The Vedic Path .Vol. LXXXVIII (No. 1&2). Jan-Mar/ Apr-June 2014. (ISSN 0970-1443). pp 172-178.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). The Unheimlich in Chimamanda Ngozie Adiechie’s Purple Hibiscus: A Reading Along the Lines of Homi K. Bhabha’s Idea of ‘Uncanny’. American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Issue 4 , Vol 2. SeptNov. 2013. (ISSN : 2328-3696). pp 135-137.
Singh, Deler and Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). Problems of Literary-Artistic Translation. American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Issue3, Vol 1, June- August2013.(ISSN : 2328-3696). pp 43-45.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). The Language of Literature. Galaxy: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. Vol. II issue VI. November 2013. (ISSN: 2278-9529).
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). Complications in Translation of Poetry: What Makes Poetry Untranslatable. The Criterion: An International Journal in English, Vol. IV, issue V. October 2013. (ISSN 0976-8165)
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). Translation: A tool to Aid Globalization. Galaxy: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. Vol II, issue IV. July 2013. (ISSN 2278-9529)
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). The Political Equations of Power: A Scrutiny of Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. The Criterion: an International Journal in English, Vol. I, issue II. April 2013. (ISSN 0976-8165)
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma.(2012) Use of Objective Correlative for Expression of the ‘Self’ in
Kamala Das’ Dance of the Eunuchs. The Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-Annual International Journal of the Science of Man. Vol 12 no.1. Jan-June, 2012. (ISSN 0972-558X). pp 209-15

Published Chapters in Books

Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2017). A Critique of Casteism in Om Prakash Valmiki’s Joothan- A Dalit’s Life. Ed. Bijender Singh. Dalit Men’s Autobiographies: A critical Appraisal.New Delhi: Kalpaz, ISBN : 978-93-5128-240-2. pp 201-210
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2016). An Investigation into the Constructs of Beauty and the Question of Race in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye. Ed. Bijender Singh. Race and Ethnicity: African-American Literature. New Delhi: Vishwabharti Research Centre : 978-93-86242-17-4. pp 26-33
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma.(2013). A Comparative Analysis of the treatment of Choice vs. free will in Paradise lost and Harry Potter. Ed. Kalyan Gangarde. Critical essays on British literature. Dec. 2013. ISBN : 978-93-83871-03-2. pp 32-40
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. (2013). A Feministic study of Krishna Sobti’s Mitro Marjani. Ed. Bijender Singh. Gender Discourse in Indian Writing in English. ISBN : 978-81-9075-136-0. pp 56-63

Smt. Deepa Chauhan

Two poems ‘हेराम’and ‘प्रलयकीकगार’published in weekly paper Himwanti (Sirmaur) in August 2020.
The poem ‘हेराम’also published in online poetry section of Amar Ujala in August 2020.
The blog ‘Divine Love: Voyage to Eternal Home’ got published in the ‘The Speaking Tree’ online Blog colmn of The Tribune on 11thSeptember, 2020.
Story’मूकप्रेम’ was published in the book ‘Let Us Tell a Story ‘ published by ETF(English Teacher's Forum HP) in 2022.

Dr. Arun Kumar Dafraik

Published a paper entitled “THE THROES OF FLUX AND CHANGE IN RUDY WIEBE’STHE TEMPTATIONS OF BIG BEAR” in UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Refereed International Journal of English LANGLIT Vol. 2, Issue 4 published on 31st May 2016
Published a paper entitled “Traumatized Cultural Encounters in Rudy Wiebe’s “The Temptations of Big Bear” THE CRITERION: An International Journal of English Vol.7, Issue 3 published on 6th May 201 ISSN NO. 0976-8165 pp.352-361
Published a paper entitled “THE VIBRANT AND SOOTHING CHORDS OF ALMIGHTY’S MAGIC IN RUDY WIEBE’S THE TEMPTATIONS OF BIG BEAR” in IMPACT: An International Journal of English (IJRHAL)40893 Vol.6, Issue 1published in January 2018 Impact Factor: 3.6586 ISSN NO. 2321-8878.
Published a paper entitled “THE TRAGIC TALE OF SINDI OBEROI-‘A ROOTLESS ROBOT’ IN ARUN JOSHI’S THE FOREIGNER in TRANS STELLEER: An International Journal of English and Literature (IJEL) Vol.6, Issue 5 published in January 2018 Impact Factor: 4.5629 ISSN NO. 2249-8028 (online) 2249-6912 (Print) in October 2016.
Published a paper entitled “THE PSYCHIC CATACLYSM IN THE SOUL OF THE PROTAGONIST IN ARUN JOSHI’S THE APPRENTICE” in UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Refereed International Journal of English RUMINATIONS OR Vol. 5, Issue 2 published in December 2019.
Published a paper entitled “THE JOURNEY OF THE PROTAGONIST FROM A MASTER FAKER TO A TRUTHFUL MAN in Arun Joshi’s The Apprentice” in UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Refereed International Journal of English RUMINATIONS Vol. 3, Issue 1 published in January 2019.
Published a paper entitled “A PAINFUL SAGA OF “THE DOOMED STRANDED WANDERER IN ARUN JOSHI’S THE STRANGE CASE OF BILLY BISWAS” in IMPACT: An International Journal of English and Literature (IJEL) Vol.5 , Issue 3 published in March 2017 Impact Factor: ISSN NO. 2249-8028 (online) 2249-6912 (Print) in October 2016.

BOOKS/RESEARCH PAPERS IN THE PIPELINE:

Surviving In The Mosaic And The Melting Pot
My Barren Courtyard/ The Glittering World Of Dark Angels
Fierce Clash Between The Dangerous Rival Voices And Conflicting European Tunes In Rudy Wiebe’sPeace Shall Destroy Many
The Historical Battle Of Survival And Supremacy Between Sanai And Pajaik

Faculty Research Projects

Dr. Vivek Negi

Papers Presented

a) “Governance and Gandhian Philosophy in UGC Sponsored National Conference on Governance in Neo-Liberal Era at Shimla
b) “Crime against Women” in ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Violence against Women at HPU Shimla
c) “Violence in Campus: A Blot on Student Politics” at National Conference on Higher Education: Issues and Challenges at Shimla
d) “Demonetisation: A Palliative or a Placebo” at National Conference on Demonetisation: Economic, Corporate and Marketing Strategies at Himalaya Institute, Kala Amb.
e) “Vedanta: Key to Empowerment – An Overview of Spiritual and Cultural Perspective” at National Conference at NIT Hamirpur, H.P

Dr. Dipali S. Bhandari

Conferences/Seminars

Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Curriculum Requirements in English Under RUSA. National Conference Sponsored by HGCTA (HP). September 2015.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Folklore vis-à-vis media: a Scrutiny of AK Ramanujan’s A Flowering tree and Cheluvi (1992). National Conference on Linguistics and Folklore, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, May 2015.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Screen Adaptations of books: Litterateur’s Agony, Audience’s Joy. National Seminar, Govt. College Kullu. December 2013.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Disaster Management: Perspectives and Overview. National Seminar on Disaster Management, Govt. College Hamirpur, October 2013.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. The Impact of Technology on the Improvement of Quality and Evaluation in the Field of Literary Research. International Conference, KMV Jalandhar, October 2012.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Creation and Transcreation: Problems of translation. National seminar, DAV(PG)College Dehradun, March 2012.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Globalization and Translation: Co-relatives in the Modern Equations of Communications. National Seminar, Govt. College Kotshera Shimla, March 2012.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. The Privileged and the Subalterns in the Political Equations of Power: A Scrutiny Based on Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. International Conference on Shakespeare, St. Bedes College Shimla, October 2011.
Bhandari, Dipali Sharma. Use of Objective Correlative for Expression of self in Kamala Das’ The Dance of the Eunuchs. UGC Sponsered National Seminar, Govt Degree College Sujanpur (H P), January 2011

Dr. Vinita Paul

Paper Presented in National seminar on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development by SGGSJ Government College Paonta Sahib on 28th 29th December 2021
Paper Presented in National Conference on Reimagining and Redefining Higher Education in the light of National Education Policy : vision to Action (NEP2021) organized by Dr.Y.S.Parmar G.P.G.College Nahan on the topic Role of ICT in Higher Education (3rd -4th December 2021)
Paper Presented in National Conference on the topic Sanskrit : the Distant Relative of the English language organized by Himachal Sanskrit Academy 15th July 2021
Participated in National Workshop on Food Adulteration organized by SGGSJ Government College Paonta Sahib (27th -28th September 2019)
Paper published in the book COVID 19 and it's impact on Human Society First Impressions on the topic Increase in Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic (2021).

Smt. Reena Chauhan

Presented Paper on “Teacher Recruitment and Professional Development in Higher Education” in Two days National Conference on “Higher Education: Issues and Challenges” organised by HGCTA ON 18-19 September 2015 at Shimla
Presented Paper on “Transcendentalism in the Poems of Swami Vivekananda , Kamla Das and Walt Whitman” in Two days National Conference of “ Contemporary Indian Literature in English” organised by English Teacher Forum Himachal Pradesh on 3-4th August, 2018 at Govt. College Bassa.
Participated in National Workshop on Food Adulteration organized by SGGSJ Government College Paonta Sahib (27th -28th September 2019)
Paper Presented in National seminar on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development by SGGSJ Government College Paonta Sahib on 28th &29th December 2021.

Smt. Deepa Chauhan

Recited the poem’ प्रलयकीकगार’on Online poem Recitation organised by हिमाचलकलासंस्कृतिभाषाअकादमी in August 2020.
Presented the story ‘मूकप्रेम’on the Online Story Telling session’ Monday Musings ‘on 3rd January, 2022 organised by English Teachers Forum (ETF) HP.

Dr. Arun Kumar Dafraik

Presented a paper entitled “A GALAXY OF DOOMED STRANDED WANDERERS IN THE CONTEMPORARY ERA” in the National Conference on Current Issues and Challenges in the Contemporary Worldorganized by Rajiv Gandhi Govt Degree College Kotshera, Shimla w.e.f. 9th December to11th December 2016.
Presented a paper entitled “THE PSYCHOLOGY of GENDER DISCRIMINATION,SEXUAL POLITICS AND VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD” in the International Conference on Opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century organized by Rajiv Gandhi Govt Degree College Kotshera, Shimla w.e.f. 7th December to 9th December 2017.
Presented a paper entitled “NATIVISM AND THE TRAUMATIC CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS IN RUDY WIREBE’S THE TEMPTATIONS OF BIFG BEAR” in the National Conference on Towards a New Cultural Dynamics: Critiquing and Emerging Trends in Himalayan Scape organized byGovtPost Graduate College SEEMA, Rohru w.e.f. 9thOctober to 10th October 2017.

Seminars, Conferences and Workshops Organised

Dr. Vivek Negi

Organisational/ Leadership Profile

Organising Secretary of ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Violence against Women at HPU Shimla
Organising Secretary of ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on Foreign Direct Investment: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges at HPU Shimla on 2 & 24 March 2014.
Organising Secretary of ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Make in India: Challenges and Prospects at Government College, Paonta Sahib.
Coordinator ILFS-Pilot Project on Communication Skills and Personality Development by Directorate of Higher Education, H.P. at Government College, Paonta Sahib in 2012.
Coordinator, Faculty of Bachelor of Computer Applications in IT Department at Government College, Paonta Sahib in 2014, 2021.
Assistant Coordinator IGNOU Study Centre at Government College Nahan 2017, 2021
Member founder, etf (English Teachers Forum), HP.
Assistant Coordinator IQAC Government College Paonta Sahib 2021

Seminars, Conferences and Workshops Attended

Dr. Vivek Negi

Workshops/Programmes

Attended Orientation Programme of 28 days at HPU Shimla in 2008
Attended Refresher Course for 21 days at HPU Shimla in 2013
Attended Training Programme on Capacity Building for University/College Teachers in Social Sciences for 14 days at HPU Shimla
Attended In-Service Training Programme for Teachers of 7 days at SCERT Solan in 2015.
Attended Refresher Courses in ICT of 21 days at HPU Shimla in 2016.
Attended Short Term Course on Environment of 7 days at PU Chandigarh 2019

Dr. Dipali S. Bhandari

Orientation and Refresher courses and Faculty Development Programs Attended

Refresher Course in Language and Literature (subject specific). From UGC-HRDC Panjab University, Chandigarh from 1/09/2016 to 21/09/1026 with A grade.
Refresher Course in IT (inter disciplinary). From UGC-ASC HP University, Shimla from 24/02/2014 to 15/03/2014 with A grade.
One week In-service Teacher Training Programme. Organised by GCTE, Dharamshala under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh from11/06/2012 to 16/06/2012with A grade.
Orientation Programme (OP-70). From UGC-ASC CPDHE, University of Delhi from25/06/2012 to 21/07/2012 with A grade.
Faculty Development Program. Organized by Department of Higher Education, Uttaranchal and ICFAI University, Dehradun from 23/04/2006 to 7/05/2006

Dr. Vinita Paul

Attended one day workshop on “Hydrometrological disaster management” conducted by Deptt. Of Geography, Govt College Nahan on 15 May 2018.
Attended Orientation Programme from 16-08-2019 to 05-08-2019 (Panjab University Chandigarh.)
Attended Refresher Course from 24-12-2019 to 06-01-2020 (Panjab University Chandigarh).
Attended Refresher Course from 30-07-2021 to 14-08-2021 Ramanujan College.
Participated in One Day Training programme in Self Defence by SGGDJ Government College Paonta Sahib on 11/10/ 2021.

Smt. Reena Chauhan

Attended Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, H.P. University W.e.f. 3.09.2012 to 29.09.2012
Attended Induction course at SCERT SOLAN- w.e.f. 26.11.2012 to 08.12.2012
Attended Refresher Course at Academic Staff College, H.P. University Shimla - 1.07.2019- 14.07.2019
Attended NSS TRAINING at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Regional Centre Chandigarh– 7.03.2022 to 13.03.2022

Smt. Deepa Chauhan

Courses/Conferences/Seminars/Workshops:

Attended Two Weeks Induction Training Programme at SCERT, Solan from 23.05.12 to 04.06.12.
Attended One Day National Conference on Women Empowerment at MCM DAV College for Woman, Chandigarh on 13th February 2013.
Attended UGC sponsored Three Weeks Orientation Course at HRDC, Panjab University Chandigarh from 16.08.19 to 05.09.19.
Attended Two Days National Conference (28.09.29 and 29.09.19) on Food Adulteration at Govt College Paonta Sahib Distt Sirmour HP .
Attended UGC sponsored Two weeks Online Refresher Course on Research Methodology at HRDC Panjab University Chandigarh from 22.09 21 to 05.10.21.

Arun Kumar Dafraik

Courses/Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Attended:

Attended 15th International 51st Annual online Conference of ELTAI on ETF in India: New Needs, New Demands, New Trends held on 20-21 and 27-28 November 2021.
Attended a virtual Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Ethics in Research and Teaching organized by Govt College for Women. Parade Ground Jammu, Govt College Dhami and Cape Comorin Trust w.e.f. 21st April to 27th April 2021.
Attended an INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMME for Assistant Professors held at SCERT, SOLAN w. e. f. 21st May to 2nd June 2012.
Attended a one day International Webinar on Conceptualizing Contemporaneity of Gandhi organized on 25th August 2020by Dept. of English Rajiv Gandhi University of Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Stanford University, US.
Attended a Multi-Disciplinary online International Workshop "Indian Culture, Science and Traditions" from 5 th November to 11th November 2021.
Participated in a Webinar on Dynamics of Teaching English organised by ELTAI on 11 October 2020.
Attended a Webinar "Meet The Author" organized by ELTAI held on 31st July 2021.
Attended a Multi-Disciplinary International Conference on Indian Culture, Science and Traditions from 13th to 15th Nov. 2021
Acted as a Moderator in a One week Multi- Disciplinary INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP on A New World Order: Resilience and Reinvention (18th to 24th December 2020) Organised by RKMV, Shimla, Govt College of Excellence Shimla-6 and Government Post Graduate College Seema etc.
Participated in a One Day Webinar on Role of English Language and Literature after NEP 2020 jointly organized by Grand academic Portal- GAP and ELT@I- Shimla Chapter on 17 August 2020.

Paper presented

Presented a paper entitled "Importance of Multilingualism as a New Normal" in a Multi- disciplinary International Conference (25th to 27th December, 2020) organised by Goverment Post Graduate College Seema and Govt College Theog.

Department of English

Profile of the Department

Dr. Vivek Negi

Dr Arun Kumar Dafraik

Smt. Deepa Chauhan

Ms Sheetal Sharma

Lesson Plans 2022-23

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Students Enrolled

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with English

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