Departmental
Research Activities
In 2015 the department was
recognised as the research centre of Hemchand Yadav University, Durg. Since its
inception the centre is known for its high standards of research with a strong
commitment to excellence in research. The centre aims at carrying out research
both in traditional and current areas of English studies. In addition to core
English literature and American literature components, it encourages work in
new literatures in English, Indian Writing in English, African- American
Literature and Colonial and Post colonial Studies.
The Departmental Research
Committee coordinates with the Principal as its Chairman and Head, Department
of English and research guides as its members.
Dr. Qamar Talat (member)
Dr. Somali
Gupta (member)
Dr. Mercy
George (member)
Dr.
Tarlochan Kaur Sandhu (member)
Ph. D. Coursework for
research scholars is also undertaken by the Departmental Research Committee.
Apart from easy access to the Central library and to extensive collection of
primary research material, the research scholars are provided with a comfortable
space to carry on their research. To enhance the research culture among the
researchers, seminars are organized and their participation is encouraged.
Three research scholars have been awarded doctoral degrees in the year 2022-23.
21 scholars are pursuing their research from this centre. The faculty and the
research scholars have published research papers in various national and
international journals. Dr. Somali Gupta has submitted a minor research project
funded by Govt.V.Y.T. PG. Autonomous College, Durg, C.G. in the year 2023.
