About the department
The syllabus as specified by Mizoram University includes the following areas of learning:
Core Areas of Learning:
- History of English Literature, History of English Language and Phonetics, Poetry and Short Stories, Fiction–I
- Drama – I, Women’s Writings, English Literary Theory and Criticism, Fiction –II
- Indian Writing in English, Drama – II, Literary Criticism, American Literature
Electives Subjects/Papers:
- Philosophy – Epistemology and Metaphysics, Logic, Ethics, History of Western Philosophy
- History – History of Mizoram upto 1960s, History of India upto post Mauryan Period, History of India (Gupta to Sultanate Period), History of Mughals
- Psychology
- Education
Other Compulsory Papers:
- General English
- Alternative English
- Mizo (MIL)
- Environmental Studies
Methods of Teaching/Departmental Initiatives:
- Lecture Mode and Power Point Presentations
- Group Discussions/Work
- Library Work
- Seminars
- Surprise Quizzes and Class Tests
- Organizes English Drives – for entire HATIM Community
- Conducts Functional English classes for First Semester Students across all Departments
- Conducts Functional English classes for First Semester Students across all Departments
2020
With the academic year 2019- 2020, the Department of English HATIM has completed its 9th year of academic existence. Through these 9 years, the department has grown both in academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Results:
Underneath is a statistic of the results of the Department.
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Total no. of Graduates |
87 |
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Total no. of First Division |
79 |
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Total no. of Second Division |
17 |
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Total no. of Third Division |
1 |
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Total No. of Rank Holders |
8 |
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Pass percentage over the years |
100% |
|
Present batch of Graduating students |
23 |
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES:
Seminar and Special Talk:
The Department of English believes in quality education where education is supplemented with co-curricular activities. A departmental seminar is organized every year since 2015 which provided a platform for the students to enhance their academic as well as soft skills. This academic year, however, has seen an improvement in this field as the department organized not just a departmental seminar but also a special talk with an esteemed citizen, Padma Shree RK Lalhluna.
On 25th September, 2019, with Ms. Remruatpuii as the convenor for Departmental Seminars and Events, the department held a Seminar on the theme “North East Writings: Themes and Analysis” at the Multipurpose Hall, Falkawn Campus. A total of 14 papers were presented by the students, which was followed by a lively discussion.
The next day, on 26th September, 2019, the Department was graced with a Special Talk from an esteemed citizen and Padma Shree awardee for literature, Mr. RK Lalhluna on the topic “Lengkhawm Zai: Its features and Analysis”. This talk proved to be a great eye-opener for our students and a lively discussion followed the talk.
English Drive:
With English being the community language of HATIM and HATIM itself being an institution which strongly emphasizes on the development of communicative and language skills in the said language, the Department of English plays an important role in developing programs in creating an environment for English language learning and Communicative skills. The department undertakes the English Drive where the usage and fluency of the community language is endeavored by presentation of grammar, common mistakes, vocabulary, idioms and phrases as well as pronunciation/phonology. During the English Drive, students and teachers of the Department take a platform after the Morning Devotions to conduct a brief presentation under the supervision of A Faculty Drive-Coordinator.
For the current Session, Isaac Lalthazuala and Lalremtluangi, the Faculty Drive Coordinators kicked off the English Drive on 5th August 2019. The Drive was carried out through presentations made by 2ndyear students during the Community Devotions.
HATIM English Proficiency Certificate Course (HEPCC):
HATIM, though an English Speaking Community, also opens its doors for students who lacks communication skills in the language. In order to provide an environment for the students to learn and practice the language, since 2015, a compulsory add-on course ‘Functional English’ has been introduced for every 1st year student. 2018 saw an upgradation of the add on course to a Certificate Course named ‘HATIM English Proficiency Certificate Course’.
67 students of the graduating batch of 2019 were awarded with this certificate. However, sadly, due to the pandemic and its novel nature, the graduating batch of 2022 were unable to take the assessment and missed out on acquiring this certificate.
Departmental Parents-Teachers Meet:
It has been the usual practice of the Institution to hold a Parents-Teachers Meet on an annual basis. However, in order to have a closer working relationship with the parents of our students and also as important stakeholders, the department with the permission of the Principal held a Parents- Teachers Meet on the 20th September 2019 at HATIM Auditorium, Falkawn Campus. A good number of parents turned up for the event. Presentations regarding academics, evaluation system, mentoring and students’ profile as well as attendance system were made by the faculty. A feedback form was also served from the IQAC and a lively discussion and Q&A session was held. There was a request from the parents to the department to accommodate a Parents-Teachers Interaction group on Social Media Platform. Responding to this request, on 10th October 2019, a Parents-Teachers group was created by the Department on WhatsApp platform. This interactive group proved to be of great use to disperse and gather information especially after the pandemic caused a hiccup on our usual system of education.
2021
With the academic year 2020-2021, the Department of English HATIM has completed its 10th year of academic existence. Yet, after 10 years, this year saw another milestone with the opening of other core papers: History and Philosophy, who for 10 years have functioned as only elective papers, in addition to other two new departments – Education and Psychology.
Results:
The results of the Department are tabulated as below:
|
Total no. of Graduates |
109 |
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Total no. of First Division |
101 |
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Total no. of Second Division |
17 |
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Total no. of Third Division |
1 |
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Total No. of Rank Holders |
11 |
|
Pass percentage over the years |
100% |
|
Present batch of Graduating students |
19 |
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES:
Seminar and Special Talk:
It has been the essence of the Department of English to hold Seminars and Special talks in order to inspire and inculcate the students with co-curricular activities. The pandemic with all its tremors could not hold back the Department from presenting its essence. In the midst of the pandemic, when the idea and concept of video conferencing was challenging in our part of the country, The department was able to hold the following seminars and talks:
1. Online Webinar Series: Conversations on Zo Identity (ZOOM and Youtube Live): This Webinar Series was conducted in collaboration with The Dept of Philosophy, HATIM on October 19 - 21, 2020, every evening from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Dr. Samuel Ngaihte (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Manipur University), C. Zonunmawia (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science, St. Xavier's College, Lengpui) and Prof. Lalrindiki Fanai (Professor, Dept. of English, Mizoram University) were the Resource Persons for the Webinar. HT Zuali and B Lallianngura were the co-ordinators for this webinar.
2. International Virtual Talk: Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (ZOOM and Youtube Live): This Virtual Talk was co-ordinated by Miss Hannah Lalnunpuii Khiangte. The Resource person for this talk was Ms. Lalhlupuii Sailo, Foreign Expert (English Language Teacher) & Representative India Cooperation, Chang’an University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. It was held on 22nd October 2021 at 2:00pm IST.
2022
Results:
The results of the Department are tabulated as below
|
Total no. of Graduates |
128 |
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Total no. of First Division |
120 |
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Total no. of Second Division |
17 |
|
Total no. of Third Division |
1 |
|
Total No. of Rank Holders |
13 |
|
Pass percentage over the years |
100% |
|
Present batch of Graduating students |
9 |
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES:
Seminar and Special Talk:
The Department organized a Special talk from Mr. C. Ramengmawia (Triau Trackx) Contemporary Musician, Songwriter and Producer on the topic “A Ngaihna Hriat”. This Talk was held on Google Meet Platform on the 7th of March 2022 at 1:30 PM. The Coordinator for the event was Janet Lawmsangzuali who also hosted and conducted the event. A lively discussion followed and a remarkable full capacity of attendees was recorded on the platform, throughout the duration of the talk.
PARENTS-TEACHERS MEETING:
With permission of the Principal, the Department of English along with other departments under the BA programme held a Parents-Teachers Meet. Since Covid SOP’s restrictive measures caused certain limitations, the meeting was held on Google Meet platform on 3rd and 4th September 2021 at 7:30 pm. Presentations were held by Faculty and Administrative Staff. Attendance from the parents was remarkable with the Q&A sessions lively and encouraging from both ends.
HEPCC- HATIM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE COURSE
With the final semester students finally going back to contact mode, the department deemed it a necessity to pick up where it left off, especially with the HATIM English Proficiency Certificate Course. The Department is in a state of starting the assessment of students in English Proficiency Course to make sure that the current batch of students will graduate with an English proficiency Certificate.
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