Mission & Vision

• The department strives to impart deeper knowledge of English Literature to students and cater to the skills of the relevant industry.
• The department aims to encourage students to pursue a career in research and higher studies in the field of English Literature.
• It focuses on preparing students to perceive complex scenarios in real-life situations and handling them professionally while teaching them the mainstream curriculum.

Vision: The primary vision is to encourage students to dive into the world of literature and change their point of view about real-life complicated situations. The department aims to nurture students to develop skills like problem-solving, communication, and creative thinking. It also encourages students to pursue a career in academia.

Objectives: The Department of English at Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, focuses on providing high-level learning experiences to literature students. It emphasizes developing a positive and interactive environment, making it an excellent choice for literature-loving students.

Salient Features

The Department of English at Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, shines bright as a hub for discussing advanced literary topics of English Literature. The department encourages its students to participate in multiple workshops, internships in leading companies, and seminars to polish their creative skills.

Core Values

The English Department of Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, has adopted the core values of brilliance, integrity, industry relevance and community engagement. The faculty members impart high-quality knowledge so that students can utilize their knowledge in their careers.

Why This Department

The English Department of Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, is one of the best departments in the state that imparts deeper insights into English Language and Literature. Highly educated faculty members, inclusive infrastructure, and frequent programs combine to provide a holistic learning experience to young students.

Message Desk

The Department of English at Swami Vivekananda University boasts of highly qualified and trained faculty members, most of whom are young and dynamic. Apart from engaging in thorough academic work, the department also encourages extracurricular activities and inspires its students to achieve a comprehensive and holistic development. Cultural events are also a regular feature in the department. The department organizes seminars, webinars, workshops and symposiums throughout the year at regular intervals, where resource persons from all over the world meet, share and exchange ideas. The department is also actively involved in promoting research work. It provides a conducive environment for budding young scholars pursuing their Doctoral degree. The department already has several MoU’s with other reputed national and international higher educational institutions, including with the Scottish Centre of Tagore Studies (ScoTs) which facilitate student and faculty exchange programmes. The department also has a thorough publication programme, including an edited volume titled La Panorama and a departmental peer-reviewed journal, and promotes interdisciplinary studies through various centres such as the Centre for Tagore studies, Centre for Gender studies and Centre for Australian Studies.