July 26, 2017
Freshers’
Orientation in the Library
July 28, 2017
Acknowledging the importance of a Library in our life, a workshop was arranged on July 28,2017 for the students of Masters in English (part 1) in the fully equipped and digitalized library of the college by the Department of English.
Under the sheer guidance of Madam
Nisha, Madam Manisha , Madam Mohinder Kaur (Head, Library) and Madam Swati ,the students were acquainted
with the latest technology and software used in the library. Madam Mohinder
started by saying, ”Your Library is your paradise”. She informed the students
that all the housekeeping activities of the library like acquisition,
circulation control, cataloguing are done through a software named ‘Libsys’.
The library, being fully computerized, the students were shown how they can
search for any book even while staying away from the library, using WEB OPAC,
an online public access software. They were told about the ‘Institutional
Repository’ which stored the digitalized form of thesis, research papers and
millions of journals. Next they were taught through practical sessions how they
can use Encyclopaedia Britannica and look up for the books and dictionaries of
their choice using the Accession number and the ISBN number. The students were
also given the opportunity to try and search for any book there and then.
The library of our college is a well
managed modern library with the sincere efforts of our very dedicated Principal
Dr. (Mrs.) Madhu Prashar. Madam Manisha motivated the students to make the most
of the vast repository of knowledge provided to them by the college. Madam
Nisha added,”A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities in life”. All
the students showed a lot of enthusiasm and keenness during this session and
were fully satisfied.
Icebreaking and Career Counseling Session
August 4, 2017
Icebreaking and career counseling session was organized for the first year students (B.A, B.C.A, B.Com) by English Department on 4th August 2017 under the able guidance of Mrs. Manisha Sethi (H.O.D. Eng. Deptt.). Madam Principal Dr. (Ms.) Madhu Prashar was the guest of honor. Mr. Prateek Prashar (Dean Admin.) along with the other elite members were also the part of the session. They were welcomed by Mrs. Anju Rajput and Mrs. Sapna.
The session started with the Whats and Whys of the students of first year about the subjects chosen and their prospects. Madam Principal Dr. (Ms.) Madhu Prashar covered several important points that a student must keep in mind while choosing a stream and eventually, their career path.
Various facets of a career choice and its determining factors such as aptitude and interest, commercial resources and availability of opportunity were explained through relevant examples. The main emphasis was given on moral values and their utility in acquiring a complete edge essential for success in any field. The students were also guided about various vocational courses along with the available dual degrees.
The session ended with queries and questions put in by the students in the open forum. The Icebreaking session was very helpful in making the students familiar with various new courses which would settle their careers
A Symposium on Selfishness
A
symposium on Selfishness was organised on August 23, 2017 in B.sc II by Mrs
Anju Rajput. The students shared their views on selfishness and
selflessness in today’s world and its
implications. The students participated with vigour and also shared many
incidents from their life where they themselves were selfish and also where
they encountered selfishness. There was a healthy discussion on the topic with
a conclusion that selfishness is only a sedentary tool whereas selflessness
makes a man sociable and lovable. Miss Archie started the session with an
introduction that in a world like today’s , without being selfish and taking
care of ourselves, we cannot stand anywhere for ourselves. In a society that
deems selflessness as the ultimate form of kindness, we often allow our
personal well being to suffer in order to put others' needs before our own.
This exactly is the definition of being selfless. Miss Amandeep stressed on the
pros and cons of selfishness and selflessness, giving an insight into it. The
overall impact of the symposium turned out to be good where the students
promised with themselves to be always with the quality of being selfless.
A Discussion
on Social Responsibility
September 2, 2017
September 2, 2017
A
discussion was held on September 2, 2017 by Mrs. Anu Priya on ‘Social
Responsibility ’. Miss Gurleen kaur started the session with an ethical
definition of social responsibility which has a proper framework and an entity
along with an obligation to act for the benefit of the society at large. Miss
Rupinder Kaur shared an anecdote related to her neighbourhood. Miss Khushbu shared her valuable thoughts on the
same. The discussion took an interesting turn when Miss Priyanka shared a
personal experience wherein she shared how she created a green space for the
older people to sit and talk in the company of young ones. Then all the
students participated and came up with different ideas. They enthusiastically
discussed the whole topic. They also discussed about the impact of having their
responsibility towards the society. The students also pledged to start a campaign
where they would guide people about their responsibilities for the society. The
whole discussion was fruitful as students learnt about their responsibility
towards the society.
Celebration of Teachers' Day
September 5 , 2017
Teachers' Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Department of English in presence of Mrs Manisha Sethi and Mrs.Nisha Kumra.Mrs.Anju Rajput highlighted this day's importance and Mrs.Anupriya asked the students to share their views. The students expressed their gratitude towards their teachers. Poems were recited by the students to make the day more explicable.Mrs.Sapna and Ms.Swati shared their views on teacher-student relationship. Mrs. Nisha thanked the students and teachers for their sentimental gesture and wished them all with a great future ahead.
A visit to Government Primary School, Nanak Nagri
September 9,2017
The
faculty and students of the Department of English always remain involved in
charitable services. This is an annual feature in which they indulge under the
able stewardship of our principal Dr. (Mrs.) Madhu Prashar and Dean ,College
Development, Er.Prateek Prashar. Under the Community Development project, Mrs.
Manisha and Mrs.Sapna of the Department of English visited the Government Primary School, Nanak Nagri on
26.09.2017 to distribute stationery and eatables to the students of the school
who belong to the underprivileged section of society. The students were feeling
quite energetic to share some valuable moments in the company of small kids of
primary school. One of the teachers, Ms.Ekta Jindal sensitised the students
regarding the difficulties and problems faced by these little ones in their day
to day life.
A Workshop on Parts of Speech
September 27, 2017
A
three day Grammar Workshop was organised by the Department of English for the
students of BAII with an aim to improve the grammar of students for academic
writing. On 27th September 2017 ,the workshop was on the parts of speech ,the
building blocks of sentences. The students were taught about the eight parts of
speech by drawing related images on the black board. The eight parts of speech
-nouns, pronouns , verbs, adjectives , adverbs, conjunctions , preposition and
interjections were explained to the students
by Mrs.Nisha and Mrs. Manisha. Through this workshop, the students learnt
that it is impossible to write grammatically correct sentences without knowing
the parts of speech.They also learnt that an individual word can function as
more than one part of speech when used in different circumstances. This can
certainly help advance their writing skills.
A WORKSHOP ON WRITING ITEMS
September 28, 2017
To
enhance the potential in the writing skills, Mrs. Anju Rajput conducted a
workshop for the students of B.Sc II (Medical and Non-Medical) on September
28,2017. Good writing skills are essential for effective communication because
writing is a medium that represents language and emotion through the
inscription or recording of science and symbols. Writing involves many
structures like speech , grammar, vocabulary in the form of memos, tender
notice, auction notice, public notice, letter writing(Formal as well as
Informal) etc. To make the writing skills more productive and interesting, the
students were divided into six groups where each group was given one writing
item to comprehend. The head of the group gave a practical demo of the
concerned writing item. The students were also given a handout with a detailed analysis
of each and every writing item with its elaborate format to make it an easier
and a comprehensive process.
A Workshop on
Completion of Incomplete Sentences
September 28, 2017.
Mrs.
Anu Priya conducted a workshop on Completion of Incomplete Sentences for the
students of B.A-II on September 28, 2017.Sentence completion is a technique
that is used to facilitate self understanding and personal growth. The essence
of the sentence completion procedure is to start with an incomplete sentence,
and to keep adding different endings, making it grammatically correct
completion of the sentence. The workshop was very constructive where students
were made familiar with the various rules to complete the incomplete sentences.
A few girls were asked to write on the blackboard to gain confidence for the
topic. The objective of conducting this workshop was to boost up the thinking
of the students because it gives them many options, using which the incomplete
sentences can be completed. Printed worksheets were distributed among the students
to show their capability.
A WORKSHOP ON" CORRECT THE SENTENCES"
September 29, 2017
The
Department of English conducted a workshop on the topic ‘Correct the Sentences’
on September 29, 2017. The workshop was conducted by Mrs.Bhumida for the B.A.
III students to make them understand the common errors we normally make in our
day-to-day life. English, being a foreign language, errors are bound to occur.
The purpose of the workshop was to acquaint the students with the errors
regarding pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions and spellings. The knowledge was
transmitted through the PPT Presentation.
After the PPT Presentation, the worksheets
were distributed to the students consisting of 20 sentences for correction. The
students participated enthusiastically and cleared their queries and
misunderstandings regarding Corrections. The workshop proved to be very
beneficial to the students.
POEM RECITATION CONTEST
November 10, 2017
Mrs.
Bhumida Sharma in collaboration with the Women Cell of DSCW organized a Poem
Recitation contest on November 10, 2017. The theme of the poems was ‘Women
Empowerment’. The activity was organized to explore to what extent women issues
affect and sensitize the girl students. The students recited their
self-composed poems on Female Foeticide, Economic Independence, challenges and
responsibilities of being a woman. The recitation was followed by a discussion
and students came up with their views and opinions with great enthusiasm. The
activity encouraged the participants’ speaking skills and gave boost to their
confidence.
A Seminar on the Philosophy of Dev Samaj
November 13,2017
November 13,2017
On
the auspicious occasion of the birthday celebration of Bhagwan Dev Atma ,founder of Dev Samaj , a
seminar was organised by the Post Graduate Department of English on
November13,2017, pertaining to the various aspects of the philosophy of Dev
Samaj. Ms.Kavita, Ms. Sonali and Ms.Sonia participated in the seminar and the
audience were acquainted with the facts of Bhagwan Dev Atma's life and
philosophy. Ms. Kavita discussed the life of Bhagwan Dev Atma ,his scientific
outlook and his crusade for women education. Ms.Kavita sang a bhajan dedicated
to the parents, a relation that is considered to be of utmost importance in Dev
Samaj . Ms.Sonali emphasised that Dev
Samaj preaches to be honest in dealings ,to be compassionate towards the poor
and the needy and to have concern for animals and plants. The audience as well
as the teachers, Mrs.Nisha and Mrs.Manisha,Mrs.Bhumida, Mrs,Anupriya, Mrs Anju
Rajput appreciated the endeavor of the participants.
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SEMINAR ON PROSPECTS OF MEDIA
January 30, 2018
SEMINAR ON PROSPECTS OF MEDIA
January 30, 2018
The Department of English in collaboration with the Department of Functional English organised a seminar on Prospects of Media on January 30, 2018. Mr. Shiv Sethi , Head Department of Functional English welcomed Mr. Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Senior Assistant Editor with Daily Post, who was the key speaker of the day. Mr. Roy shared his journalistic experience with students focussing on jobs in media career as reporters, correspondents and journalists. He pointed out that media careers are highly competitive. One has to develop unique academic abilities in new forms of journalism and communication. He motivated the students to improve English language skills to get success both professionally and socially. He inspired the students to have goal in life, to focus on it and work hard to achieve that goal. Working for a particular goal one learns other things too. If failure is there in one field, may be better avenues are waiting somewhere else. He wished the students success in life but for that they have to be confident and have faith in their ability. The students also participated enthusiastically by involving themselves in one to one talk with the speaker. Mr. Miraj from Ganganagar who also was a part of this event, thanked Mr. Roy for his informative talk.
SEMINAR
ON
MAJOR THEMES IN DEVI’S WRITINGS
February 17, 2018
The Post Graduate Department of English organised a seminar on the Major Themes in Devi’s (Mahasweta Devi) Writings on February 17, 2018. Ms. Mohini, Ms. Baljeet and Ms. Manpreet presented their papers and discussed the miserable plight of the women particularly belonging to the marginalised sections of the society. The speakers stressed that Mahasweta Devi is primarily concerned with the exploitation meted out to the women belonging to lower sections of society and being a social activist, it has been her earnest endeavour to make such women aware of their deplorable conditions and to motivate them to revolt against the exploiters. Ms. Mohini came forward with the view that underprivileged women have no right to speak for themselves in this world, where the so called women empowerment is the buzz word. Ms. Manpreet remarked that the women belonging to the weaker sections can be termed as ‘doubly subaltern’ as they suffer on two accounts- first for being belonging to the underprivileged sections and secondly for being women. Ms. Baljeet expressed that Mahasweta Devi’s writings also show her concern for the tribes and their exploitation. The seminar acquainted the students with different concerns of Mahasweta Devi, a gifted writer and a great crusader.
A SEMINAR ON
FAIZ’S CONCEPT OF LOVE
April 11,2018
A seminar on Faiz’s concept of love was organised by the Post Graduate Department of English on April 11,2018. Faiz came at a time when the world was in romance with revolution and an untiring struggle was carried out by the poor for the proletariat rule. Faiz, the poet was considered more revolutionary than romantic. At the outset Ms. Rupali shared the views that Faiz’s pen offers ideas ripe with the love of a new human, who loves his beloved yet lives for humanity. She quoted from the poem ‘Don’t Ask me for That Love Again’ where there is a sweet, unconventional amalgamation of love and revolution. Ms. Barbie also expressed that Faiz while singing his songs of hope and love , prepared the oppressed and encouraged those who were struggling and she quoted from the poem ‘We who were executed’. All the students held the opinion that Faiz and his poetry are the blessings of progressive thoughts with love as the chief component. Other students later on participated by referring to the prescribed text about Faiz’s concept of love. This was certainly a learning experience for all the students.
NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
THE RELEVANCE AND
CONSERVATION OF INDIAN HERITAGE
March 10, 2018
March 10, 2018
An ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on The Relevance
and Conservation of Indian Heritage was organised on March 10, 2018 in
collaboration with the Departments of History, Hindi and Punjabi. The welcome
address was delivered by Dr (Mrs) Madhu Prashar, Principal DSCW, who welcomed
the intellectuals and thanked them for their consent to grace the occasion.
After the inaugural address by Dr. Amit Singh of the Department of History, the
keynote address was delivered by Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Department of English, Punjabi
University, Patiala. He expressed that we are drifting away from and becoming
indifferent to our heritage in this age of gross materialism and cut throat
competition. Machines have destroyed our individuality; we are facing an
identity crisis. So conservation of our heritage is a dire necessity. There is
a need to reclaim our thinking, intellectual cleanliness is must. His main
focus was on India’s significant contribution in the conservation of heritage
which he described as a tool to understand the complexity of modern life. Dr.
Jha and Dr. Anand, eminent historians too shared the similar views and stressed
that heritage is our identity, and any danger to heritage is a danger to our
identity. Dr. Toki and Dr. Kuldeep, renowned literary figures of Hindi
Literature, highlighted the importance of heritage and remarked that its
conservation is must for survival in the truest sense. Dr. Jeet Singh Joshi,
from Regional Centre, Bathinda, in his valedictory address emphasised that folk
songs, folk lore, art galleries, antique books and libraries are the methods to
preserve heritage and it is everybody’s responsibility to contribute to it.
REPORT
OF TRIP TO MATA NAINA DEVI AND SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB
March 18, 2018
March 18, 2018
“The World is a book and those who do not travel read
only a page.”- St. Augustine
Tours and Excursions offer the students an opportunity
for a rich immersive experience, and a practical way to facilitate
learning. In a way tours are a part of
the students’ journey towards learning. These tours provide a chance to the
students to experience and explore the world deeper than they ever could in the
classroom. Keeping this fact in mind, the Post Graduate Department of English
of Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur organised a two day educational tour
to the holy shrine of Naina Devi and Shri Anandpur Sahib on 17th and 18th
March,2018 because we feel that the students learn best when they are exposed
to new experiences and things around them. Around 50 students from MAI , II and
BAIII ,along with their teachers Mrs. Sapna Badhwar and Dr. Pooja Prashar
visited these sacred places.
On 17th March, the touring party visited Naina Devi
shrine which is a well known Shakti Peeth of Hindu religion. Goddess in this
temple is represented by her two eyes. The visitors were feeling lucky to get
the blessings of the deity. It was a fulfilling experience. The effort made to
reach the temple was worth it.
The next halt on the same day was at Sri Anandpur
Sahib, one of the holiest Sikh Gurudwaras. The visitors visited Takht Sri
Kesgarh Sahib and enjoyed Gurbani
Keertan. They enjoyed Guru Ka Langar .They visited Gurudwara Bhaura
Sahib also.
On 18th, the students visited Virasat-e-Khalsa
Heritage Complex which is conceived as a repository of the rich heritage of the
Khalsa and which showcases the history and culture of the Sikhs and their
homeland. The Heritage Complex is an inspiring tribute to the laudable and
poignant saga of the Punjabis and it beautifully unfolds Sikh history and tradition
which is an unparalleled attempt .It is locally referred to as ‘Ajooba’. The
visitors were informed that the leading architect of this project was Moshe
Safdie who was guided by a strong set of values. In a span of around three
hours, the visitors learnt about the glorious history of the Land of Five
Rivers .The students came out of the complex drenched in a feeling of pride. On
the whole, the tour was a great success.
GROUP DISCUSSION
ON
RELEVANCE OF THE RAPE OF THE LOCK IN THE PRESENT DAY WORLDApril 5, 2018
A group discussion was organised by the Department of English on April 5,2018 on the Relevance of The Rape of Lock in the Present Day World. It was an attempt by the postgraduate students to trace out the parallels of the 18th century social life with the present social scenario. Ms. Gunjan of MA-II started the discussion by sharing her views about The Rape Of Lock as a masterpiece of satirical poetry and as a mirror to the society of Pope’s age. She nicely elaborated how the poet indirectly hints at the hollowness, hypocrisy and love of fashions of the youth of that period. She came up with some similarities with present day world where craze for fashion and less concern for the moral values are the basic traits of majority of young men and women. Ms. Rupali, while participating in discussion, remarked that it is considered as a point of prestige to look ultra modern, to have pet dogs and move in high circles. Less weightage is given to the moral values and to the beauty of mind and spirit. The other students too came out with their arguments and opinions. It was agreed that there seems to be a revival of the18th century social life in 21st century. The venture was highly informative for the students of postgraduate section and all actively participated in the discussion. The event was summed up by Mrs. Manisha who thanked the students for their attempt.
WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS
April 6, 2018
A workshop on Interview Skills
was organised for B.Sc-II students on April 6, 2018 as a part of their syllabus
in the form of project. Mrs Anju Rajput and Mrs. Anu Priya explained few
tactics to face the interview. The skills of deportment were explained in
detail by Mrs. Anju Rajput giving a live demonstration. A proper set up of
scene of an interview was prepared in the class where the students themselves
posed as interviewer as well as interviewee. The students enjoyed the
conversation and also cleared few of their doubts regarding the spoken skills
required for an interview. The most important facet of interview skills was
highlighted in the form of do’s and dont’s.
A DISCUSSION ON RESERVATION POLICY
April 9, 2018
Reservation is the heated argument in the present scenario. It is an issue which is related to one and all. A discussion on Reservation Policy was conducted in B.A-III (Elective English) class by Mrs Anju Rajput. In the discussion, the students participated with great interest and vigour. They discussed the whole issue in a serious manner and majority of the students were against the reservation. They put forward their views and majority has the opinion that it is the major roadblock towards the equality. Today India is facing many challenges because of this policy. All the students believed that the reservation policy should be abolished and the survival of the fittest policy should be implemented which will provide a platform for the genuine calibre to come up. A healthy discussion followed resulting in a positive thought.
A DISCUSSION ON RESERVATION POLICY
April 9, 2018
Reservation is the heated argument in the present scenario. It is an issue which is related to one and all. A discussion on Reservation Policy was conducted in B.A-III (Elective English) class by Mrs Anju Rajput. In the discussion, the students participated with great interest and vigour. They discussed the whole issue in a serious manner and majority of the students were against the reservation. They put forward their views and majority has the opinion that it is the major roadblock towards the equality. Today India is facing many challenges because of this policy. All the students believed that the reservation policy should be abolished and the survival of the fittest policy should be implemented which will provide a platform for the genuine calibre to come up. A healthy discussion followed resulting in a positive thought.
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