NHLPC College | Univerity of Calcutta

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of English, Nabagram Hiralal Paul College, has existed since the inception of the Institution. It had catered to the needs of English General students till 2003 when the Honours course was introduced by the University of Calcutta. The department introduces the students to the world of English literature and equips them for an analytical insight into the various interpretations of texts. Through this training the students are prepared for various professions like teaching, management, media, government jobs and other avenues. At present the department consists of 1 Associate Professor, 2 Assistant Professors and 1 SACT faculty.

Mission:

To provide the students with the skill to understand and appreciate English literature
To enable the students to formulate their own understanding so that they can critically analyse various forms of literature
To train the students to identify the philological aspects of English language

Vision:

The vision is to develop the department as a centre for excellence that will enable the students to excel in critical thinking, English language analysis and literary appreciation

Year of establishment

Course	Year of Establishment
General	1957
Honours	2002

S W O C Analysis

Strengths:

Dedicated and hardworking faculty
Good personal relations with students and alumni
Effective teaching in spite of limited resources
Catering to the weak students by guiding them for the composition of their tutorials
Students are encouraged and trained to present their ideas coherently through student seminars

Weakness:

Skewed student teacher ratio leads to compromise in quality of teaching- learning
Administrative work compromises with time for students
Lack of supporting staff affects the working of the department

Opportunity:

The department helps in the improvement of the language skills of students
Proficiency in English language and literature equips the students for various job opportunities

Challenges:

Shortage of time for detailed analysis of syllabus in line with CBCS and CCF
Reception problem in students from rural hinterland

Extension of Affiliation in Honours Course

Intake capacity: 57(Honours)

Department of English Intake Capacity

Academic year	Programme	Intake capacity	Registered Candidates
2018-19	English Honours	43	28
2019-20	English Honours	43	37
2020-21	English Honours	43	38
2021-22	English Honours	43	36
2022-23	English Honours	43	40