Freshers' Orientation In Library
August 30, 2016
Considering it
vital for the students of Post Graduation Department Of English to be capable
of accessing the library resources, the students of M.A Ist Semester were taken for a visit to library on 30 August, 2016 along with Mrs. Nisha,
Mrs. Anand, Ms. Ankita and Ms. Monika of the Department.The objective was to
provide them guidelines as how to search the various books,text books,
reference books etc. bearing numbers and codes.Mrs. Mohinder kaur, the chief
librarian herself demonstrated on computer the method of ascertaining the
availability of books in the library and of locating them.It was a novel
experience for the freshers who relished all this as it added to their
awareness.The students were also acquainted with the different Journals
subscribed by the library and the method to use encyclopedia.
Indianness In The Poetry Of A.K. Ramanujan
August 31,2016
A seminar on "Indianness in the
poetry of A.K Ramanujan" was organised by the Department of English for
the students of M.A 2nd(semester 3rd).Mrs. Manisha from Department of English elaborated
in the introductory remarks that Indian poets' writing in English around fifties have produced
a body of verse that is often deeply rooted in the traditions and Indian
sensibility.Prominent poet A.K Ramanujan's poetry also bears the note of
Indianness.The Indian sensibility is sharpened by his western education.Ramanujan
portrays the Indian scene from across the Atlantic with complete artistic detachment
and irony.The speakers Ms. Chetna and Mrs. Rupinder pointed out with examples
as how the poems prescribed in the syllabus reflect India through language,imagery,sensibility
or theme.Mrs Nisha(H.O.D. English) appreciated the efforts made
by students in this direction.
Seminar on "Wordsworth's Concept Of A Poet"
September,8 2016
The Post-Graduate
Department of English always strives to supplement the classroom teaching by
conducting seminars on literary topics with the sole aim to enchance the
awareness of the Post-Graduate students.With this viewpoint, a seminar on
"Wordsworth's Concept Of A Poet" was organised by Mrs Nisha and Mrs.
Manisha of the Department of English in which three speakers Mrs. Chetna,Ms.Ranjum and Ms Radhika
discussed Wordsworth's concept of the nature of a poet, the qualifications of a
poet and his relative superiority over the man of science.This seminar was an
attempt to elucidate that a poet is gifted with greater organic sensibility
than the ordinary human being,he has a greater knowledge of human nature,his
feelings and emotions are more powerful and above all he is strongly
imaginative.The students enthusiastically participated in the seminar and were
quite receptive.
How To Enhance Communication Skills
September 3,2016
A Workshop on "How to enhance Communication
Skills" was organised for the students of Bsc 2nd (Medical and Computer
Science) by Department of English.Mrs. Karandeep Kaur started the workshop by
describing the students about Communication skills.Workshop proceeded with the
illustration of some ways which can help to improve their communication skills.Mrs.
Karandeep Kaur elaborated four modules(Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing)which can enhance their communicative competency.Miss Monika Kashyap
included some drills and tongue-twisters for oral practice which is useful for
improving students' Speaking and Reading skills.Students enjoyed the workshop
because it endowed appropriate knowledge in an interesting manner.
Celebration of Teachers' Day
September 5,2016
In India 5th September is
celebrated as Teachers' Day as a mark of tribute to Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishna, the President of India who was a staunch believer of education.The Department
of English at Dev Samaj College For Women celebrated the Teachers' Day.Mrs.Anupriya
emphasised the need for healthy interaction between students and teachers.It
was an opportunity for the students to extend their sincere gratitude to their
teachers for being the motivational factor behind their success.Students showed
their thankfulness to the teachers by delivering speeches,dedicating quotes and
reciting poems.Ms.Sonali,Ms Isha, Ms. Natish of B.A 1st, Ms Jasmine and
Ms.Saloni of B.A 2nd, Ms Nishi, Ms Sandeep and Ms.Anmol of B.A 3rd were the
speakers of the day.Mrs Nisha(H.O.D of Department Of English) thanked the
students for showing so much love and respect.She also reminded the teachers of
their responsibility to facilitate this creative process of learning.Teachers
should be mentors to their students.
Collage Making Competition on the Life and Works of Mahashweta
Devi
September 8,2016
A Collage making competition was organised by the students
of Department of English in the presence of Ms.Ankita and Ms. Anupriya. It was
held on 8th September 2016.The students of BA 3rd year Elective English were
divided into three groups. Each group made a collage on the life and writings
of Mahasweta Devi. , who was an Indian Bengali fiction writer. She passed away
on 28th July 2016. The collage making competition was held to commemorate her
works.
Screening of Movie 'Arms and the Man'
A movie named 'Arms and the Man' was screened in the
auditorium for the students of English Honours. This movie is based on a play
by Bernard Shaw by the same name. Ms. Ankita Manuja gave the introduction to
the movie. The play is prescribed in the English Honours syllabus of BA 3rd
year. The movie was enjoyed by the students
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Extempore Story Telling Competition
September 3, 2016
Extempore
Story Telling Competition was held for the Bsc 2nd year students on 3 September,2016
in the Science Block.It was organised by Ms. Ankita Manuja.The purpose of the
workshop was to enhance the communication skills of the students.The students
were divided into four groups and each of the group was handed over a picture
to comprehend and make a story out of it.The students of each group were asked
to choose their captain for the group who would come up to the dais and narrate
the story created by them.The captains of the groups told their stories
remarkably.A winner was chosen by assessing her on the basis of ideas used,
spoken English,body language and story telling skills.The winning team was
awarded.This group exercise provided a model for how a story can be created
A Visit to Government Primary School:
A Community Development Program
September29,2016
The
students of Post Graduate Department of English went to Govt. Primary School of
the village Noorpur Sethan on 29.9.2016. They were accompanied by their teacher
Ms Sapna Badhwar. The purpose behind this visit was to serve the society in our
own humble ways. The students contributed free heartedly for this noble cause.
They purchased a ceiling fan, certain items of stationary and some eatables for
the school and the students out of the collection. The students interacted with
the members of school management, teachers and students of various classes.
They gave their invaluable suggestions to the students regarding personal
hygiene and the importance of nutritious food. The small kids felt extremely
happy in the company of the college students and they expressed their happiness
through the recitation of so many poems.
After
coming back from Govt. School, the students went to the Lepers' Home. They
donated bandages, Cotton Rolls, Gauze, Bottles of Dettol, Betadine etc. to the
inmates of the home. The latter blessed the management, principal, teachers and
the students of our college for being so considerate towards them.
The
next act of charity was to feed the wounded cows that are looked after by the
management of Gopal Gaushalla. Our girls witnessed how certain people
selflessly serve these cows. The girls vowed to extend their services towards
these helpless creatures.
The
day was really worthwhile both for those who did charity and those who received
it. Our students felt the need of their active participation for the
development of community. They felt that by serving the society, one gets a
sense of fulfillment. The Department will continue to motivate the students to
be always up and doing for humanitarian causes.
A Visit to Book Fair
October 8,2016
A
Book Fair was organised by Punjabi University, Patiala on 8th oct, 2016.
Accordingly, Ms. Ankita Manuja and Ms. Monika from the Department of English
visited the book fair which had a range of book titles from Literary Theory to
British Fiction. Many books with various titles were bought and added to
college Library. The visit was quite valuable towards enriching the Library
with many essential books.
Interdisciplinary Two Day Workshop
November 9-10,2016
An
interdisciplinary two day workshop was organised by the Department of English
in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science under the students'
Enrichment Programme on 9th and 10th November 2016 for the students of BCA I.
The objective was to acquaint the student with some of the common errors which
they generally commit and to make them write correct English. Mrs. Anupriya of
the Deptt. discussed the "words commonly confused" and the words
commonly misspelled in two sessions. The students were provided a list of about
50 words on each topic. It was indeed an enriching experience for the young
learners of language who enthusiastically and actively participated in both the
sessions. Mrs. Nisha, Mrs. Manisha of the Deptt. Of English and Mr. Sanjeev Kakkar,
Mr. Vinod and Mr. Shivam kumar of the Deptt. Of Computer Science were present
during the conduct of the workshop
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A Seminar on" Various Aspects of Dev Dharma"
November 11, 2016
The Post Graduate
Department of English of DSCW celebrated the Founder’s Day on 11.11.16 to pay a
glowing tribute to Bhagwan Dev Atma. On this day, the Department organised a
seminar to enlighten the modern day generation about the varied aspects of Dev
Dharma.
There were seven
speakers who threw light on the life and philosophy of Bhagwan Dev Atma whose
real name was Sh.Shiv Narayan Agnihotri. He was born in Uttar Pradesh in the
year 1850.
Ms. Manisha , a student
of BA III acquainted the audience with the family of Sh. Shiv Narayan. She also
threw light on the divine virtues of this great soul and also his love for
truth and 'dharma'. She impressed everyone by giving details of Bhagwan Dev
Atma's boundless love for birds and animals - especially his cat 'Chameli'.She
also informed that initially he was the worshipper of 'Hanumanji'.
Ms.Baljeet of MA I
(English) discussed as to how Bhagwan Dev Atma understood the complexity of
life when he became a scientist. She said that he was against superstitions as
he had a very rational approach. He studied the mysteries of creation quite
deeply.
Ms.Gunjan of MA I
(English) elaborated the above said topic further by revealing that Bhagwan Dev
Atma had done the scientific study of human soul. He believed that soul is our
life force and so he emphasised on the study of soul.
Ms.Radhika from the
same class informed the audience that Bhagwan Dev Atma did not believe in caste
system. She discussed the origin of Dev Dharma and also its relevance in it.
Ms. Swati of BA III
enlightened the audience by telling them that Bhagwan Dev Atma was a staunch
supporter of women education who understood the pulse of times and brought a
revolution by opening schools and colleges for educating the women.
Ms. Kuldeep of BA III
talked about the philosophical outlook of Bhagwan Dev Atma. She discussed that
this religion has firm belief in goodness of character and it is the science of
spiritual laws.
Ms.Ranjum of MA I
performed a dual duty. She was the stage secretary as well as one of the
speakers. She was at her best in both the roles because she availed herself of every opportunity by sharing so
many invaluable pieces of information with her audience. She covered a vast
range of topics related with the life of Bhagwan Dev Atma.
Mrs.Nisha summed up the
event by thanking the participants and advising them to follow the basic
principles of Dev Dharma in order to be morally upright. She thanked faculty
for their cooperation in making this event a success.
On the whole, the
seminar was very informative for all those who attended it. Mrs.Manisha
,Mrs.Sapna, Mrs.Anupriya, Mrs.Karan and Ms.Ankita- everybody felt that it was
an enriching experience.
Workshop on Digital Transactions
January 23, 2016
All
of us are aware of the fact that our PM Mr. Narendra Modi is on a mission to
bring cashless economy in India and make this country Digital. But there are
certain practical problems in the way of converting his dream of transforming
India. The first and foremost problem is that majority of our people are not
comfortable in using computer and in making online payments. They are not aware
of different methods of using latest technology for their good. Moreover, they
have certain fears in their mind regarding the safety aspects of paying through
online methods. With the objective of providing first hand knowledge about
different aspects of making online transactions, the Post graduate Department
Of English organised a "Workshop on Digital Transactions" on 23rd
January, 2017 in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science. This endeavor provided a
golden opportunity to the students of M.A English to imbibe a deep knowledge of
various aspects of online transactions. Mr. Mandeep Handa and Dr. Vinod
Kamboj,the learned scholars of Computer gave relevant information to the
students regarding Debit Card, Credit Card, Paytm, How to create E-mail ID etc.
Mr. Handa gave practical demonstration of all the aspects of online banking. He
told the students about composing and sending E-mail, its relevance in modern
times etc. He also highlighted the security issues and frauds related with
online payments and cautioned the students and gave them the tips on adequate
safety measures to be adopted to safeguard themselves
Dr.
Vinod talked about online shopping. He also demonstrated how payment could be
made through Pay Tm. He informed the students that now-a-days we can buy most
of the products and services online sitting in comfort of our houses
The
students found the information given by both the teachers very informative and
relevant. The teachers of the Department Ms. Nisha, Ms Manisha and Ms. Sapna
appreciated the simplicity of the style of Dr. Vinod and Mr. Handa with which
they clarified so many aspects. Finally, Ms. Sapna presented the Vote of thanks.
Celebration of Maat-Pita Santan Divas
January 24, 2017
Bhagwan
Dev Atma, the founder of Dev Samaj laid emphasis on the value of sixteen human
relations. The pious relationship between the parents and the children is
celebrated in the form of Maat Pita Santan Divas. The purpose is to pay tribute
to the parents for their selfless sacrifices and hard labour in the upbringing
of their children. Maat Pita Santaan Divas-a regular annual feature of the
college was celebrated on 24-1-17 by the Department of English. To show love and
gratitude towards their parents, the students enthusiastically participated in
the celebration with mind blogging verses and discourses. Whereas Ms. Manika,
Ms. Baljeet, Ms. Ibaadat and Ms. Herman recited heart- warming compositions,
Ms. Gunjan, Ms. Sehjot and Ms. Sandeep shared their personal experiences. The
whole atmosphere was surcharged with emotions as the participants portrayed
their sentiments. The members of the faculty appreciated the way students
shared their views and experiences. All the participants were rewarded for
their sentimental and emotional expressions. Mrs. Anupriya concluded the event
with deep regards for all the parents.
Visit to Consumer Forum
February 9, 2016
Post-graduate
Department of English organized a visit to the District Consumer Forum on
9.2.2017 to bring the students out of the world of books and provide them a
peep into the practicalities of our day-to-day life. Around 25 students, who
wish to be a part of the judical system of the country, were selected from
different streams. They were taken inside the Forum by their teacher Ms. Sapna.
Honourable Justice Sh. Ajit Aggarwal and S. Baldev Singh Bhullar, the Honorary
member initiated the proceedings of the day. One by one they listened to the
cases and gave their verdict as per law. The students were feeling elated to
have the first experience of different types of cases related with the problems
of consumers. Afterwards, Honorary Justice Aggarwal ji and S. Bhullar ji obliged
the students by giving them knowledge about the working of District, State and
National Consumer Forums. This interactive session with the learned judges was
really very informative for the students. They put so many queries which were
satisfactorily answered by both the Judges. On the whole, it was a learning
experience for the students.
Rally on 'Save Girl Child'
February 2, 2017
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PG
Deptt. Of English organized a Rally on 20.2.2017 on Save Girl Child. This rally
was organised under the patronage of Principal, Dr. Mrs. Madhu Prashar, Dean College
Development Mr. Parteek Prashar inaugurated this rally. Around 100 students
participated in this rally alongwith their teacher Mrs. Sapna Badhwar. Starting
from the college gate, the students passed through the main market. They were
carrying the banners in their hands on which there were messages like "Save
The Future, Save Girl Child", "Daughter is not Tension, She is EQUAL
to 10 SONS", "Let ME See This Beautiful Earth, Please Don't Kill Me
Before Birth", "Girls Are The Spirit Of The Nation, Save Them And Stop
Their Exploitation". The Rally received a heartening response from the
people. They also agreed that educating the Girl Child was the dire need of the
time.
Visit To Blind Home
February 21, 2017
PG
Deptt. Of English organized a Visit to Blind Home on 21.2.2017. Around 50
students of M.A I along with their teachers Ms. Sapna, Ms. Karandeep Kaur and
Ms. Monika Kashyap visited the home. They took rice, biscuits, chips, washing
powder and bathing soap with them. The inmates of the home felt thankful
towards the visitors for showing so much concern. They threw light on the
Braille system through which they could read. They showed as to how efficiently
they could use the Mobile Phone. They informed the girls that they enjoyed
playing the game of cricket. They had conceived their own methods to play the
game with ease. The girls asked them various questions and got satisfactory
replies. They told the girls that many of them had secured good govt. Jobs for
themselves. The girls appreciated the inmates of the home. The former felt
sensitized towards the blind. It proved to be a very fruitful visit.
One Day Trip To'Virasat-E-Khalsa'
March 4, 2017
On
March 4, 2017 a one day trip was organised by the Department of English along
with the Department of History. The Museum 'Virasat-E-Khalsa' designed by Moshe
Safdie, exhibits Guru Granth Sahib, History of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, Punjab
before partition and this monument is the only place of the whole Khalsa
Heritage Complex. On March 4, 2017 the Department of English along with the
Department of History got a chance to visit 'Virasat-E-khalsa', Shri Anandpur
Sahib as a one day trip. 60 students of both the Department with 5 teachers
were the part of this trip. We were told that everyday around 10,000-20,000
visitors come to visit 'Virasat-E-Khalsa'. In the first phase of museum, the
visitors are introduced with the depiction of the setting of the sun and the
corresponding scenic view of houses depicting Punjab of earlier times. In the
2nd phase the depiction of earlier Golden Temple and surrounding Amritsar. The
visual effects are beautiful. Beginning with the dawn of the day, taking you
through numerous love stories, Punjabi festivals, rituals, occupational works,
Golden Temple of historic times, and ending with the setting of the sun, The
lives of ten Gurus are next in the series depicting their sacrifices for
humanity.
The
exit from the auditorium brings the visitors to the last phase, the
martyrdom of Sahebjaadaz, and the flying
doves symbolizing the message of peace given by Sikhism.
After
that we went to Gurudwara Sahib, where in the afternoon we had taken Langar
there.
The students were very much engrossed in the museum and unwillingly we all had to
depart from these.
Women's Day Celebration
March 8, 2017
Post-Graduation
Department of English celebrated International Women's Day on 8th March, 2017
in the college Auditorium. On this occasion a very learned personality and a
great scholar, Dr. Rameshwar Singh was invited as the main speaker. Madam
Principal Dr. Mrs. Madhu Prashar was invited as the Guest of Honour.
First
of all, Madam Principal and the senior faculty members of the Department
presented a bouquet to the speaker of the day. He was also given a memento as a
token of our love and gratitude towards him. After that, all the faculty
members garlanded Madam Principal as a mark of respect to the lady who is an
illustrious example of an empowered woman. She was presented a bouquet also by
the faculty members of English Department.
Speaking
on the occasion Dr. Rameshwar Singh motivated the girls to receive the light of
knowledge. He touched upon various social evils like the practice of Sati,
child marriage, female foeticide, dowry, custom of 'purdah' etc. that are
eating into the roots of our country. He discussed the teachings of our great
gurus and spiritual leaders. He motivated the girls to take forward leaps and
be like the ocean and not to stagnate like water in the lake. He raised very pertinent
questions like why girls are considered 'Paraya dhan'. Why don't we respect
them for their being women who were created as a blessing for the universe. His
inspirational words charged up everybody present in the august hall.
Dr.
Madhu Prashar thanked the learned guest for sparing his invaluable time for the
benefit of our students. She discussed the importance of education in
empowering women. She talked about the role of the heads of the educational
institutions, the teachers and parents in giving a direction to the girls. She
pressed upon the need of protecting Womanhood that she believes is of prime
importance. Her inspirational words had a magical impact upon the audience.
On
the whole, the day was really fruitful as it extended a chance to the teachers
and the students of the Department to enrich their knowledge.
Visit to Mother Teresa Charity Home
March 16, 2017
Whenever
it is the cause of serving the society, the PG Department of English is always
in the lead. Maintaining that high standard and tradition, 40 students of B.A II
class in the company of their teachers, Ms. Sapna and Ms. Ankita visited Mother
Teresa Charity Home on 16.3.2017. They were bubbling with enthusiasm to be of
any help to the TB patients who remain under the excellent care of the sisters
of the home. There are 38 patients in all who are under treatment. They are
provided services by the doctors of civil hospital who give them medicines as
and when required. In the home, the sisters look after them in a very gentle
and sympathizing manner. Their basic needs are well taken care of by the
sisters.
The
students had taken flour, rice, pulses, fruit, confectionery items, floor
cleaner, bed sheets, clothes etc. For the inmates of the home. The most
important thing imparted by our students was love and attention and some happy
moments to the patients who were of all the age groups. For this they were
blessedby the sisters who themselves are serving the society most selflessly.
The
students attended the prayer meeting also. Sister Roshni who is the incharge of
the home at present advised our girls to keep growing and to remain pure and
pious. She equated the girls with a rose whose beauty and fragrance should be
retained. The girls were feeling moved and motivated after this visit. These
charity programmes are a constant feature of our Department to sensitise our
students towards the not-so-lucky members of the society.
Screening of Schindler's List
March 23, 2017
Visuals
have a lasting impact. Considering this fact, the B.A III students of DSCW were
shown a movie in the college Auditorium by PG Department Of English. The movie
was Schindler's List. It is a 1993 American historical period drama film
directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg. The movie is based on the novel
Schindler's Ark by Australian novelist Thomas Keneally. The film relates a
period in the life of Oscar Schindler, an ethnic businessman. He had saved the
lives of more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees from the Holocaust
by employing them in his factories. It is a black and white movie. The director
has adopted this style to show that Holocaust was life without light. He
believed that symbol of life is color. That's why he showed holocaust in black
and white. The movie explores the theme of good versus evil. Its main
protagonist is shown as a "Good German". The movie is also based on
the theme of redemption. The film is really an outstanding achievement. No
wonder our students and professors of various departments appreciated the
screening of this movie.
Visit to Lepers' Home
April 12, 2017
A
group of 25 students, along with their teachers Mrs. Sapna and Ms. Monika
Kashyap, both from the Department of English, went to the Lepers' Colony on 12.4.2017
to donate some medicines and eatables to the inmates of the home. They took the
bottles of Dettol, Betadine, Cotton Rolls, Bundles of Gauze, Rice, Flour,
Pulses, Biscuits etc. along with them. The inmates of the Home felt grateful
towards the students for having given a thought for them. They prayed for a
blissful future of the girls. The students spent quality time with the inmates.
They asked them about their problems, their requirements, if any. The inmates
felt delighted for the concern the girls had shown towards them. It was
heartening to note that these inmates were providing the best education to
their wards. The daughters of many of them were doing course in Nursing from
various institutions. The Department of English will continue to contribution
whole -heartily to help these Not-so-blessed sons and daughters of God. It was
a wonderful experience for the teachers and the students.
Poster Making Competition
April 7, 2017
Department
of English which is an eminent part of DSCW delimit not only to bookish
knowledge but also contemplates to bestow practical experience. Recently, A Poster
Presentation Competition was organised by Ms. Ankita Manuja and Ms. Monika
Kashyap from Department of English for B.sc II year. This activity was
organised to explore and encourage creativity in students and offered them a
platform to showcase their skills. Students presented various kind of posters
on the topic of Advertisement. Ms. Harsimrat kaur, Assistant Professor of the Department
of Fine Arts took the responsibility to judge the creative work of Students.
Accuracy, Creativity and Novelty were some foremost qualities that took into account
by her to give her judgement.All posters prepared by students were a treat to
the eyes which also made the selection process extremely difficult for the teachers. Students who presented best posters were awarded with
different prizes. One could see and feel the enthusiasm that the Students had
in their presentation. This activity kept the students engaged and they
participated earnestly in the competition. Their efforts and initiative was
appreciated by one and all.
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