The Department of Studies in English was established in the year 2011-12, when Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, accorded an independent status. Presently with six faculty members, the deaprtment is full- fledged with two Professors, one Associate Professor and three assistant professors serving at the main campus and P.G.Centre, Vijayapur. With a student strength of hundred and above, the department is vibrant with teaching- learning, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities conducted throughout the year. The department functions with a holistic purpose to provide a congenial atmosphere for the overall development of the personalities of the students and hone their skills and maximize their potentials to compete in today’s global world.
To emerge as a model academic centre for the study and research in language, literature and culture by developing the best teaching practices and introducing the latest thrusts and trends in English studies.
Committed to the ideals of transformative learning paradigm, the department hopes to expand the parameters of English studies by fostering a meaningful dialogue between various disciplines and through exploring the terrain of literary studies.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED:
TITLE
MASTERS IN ENGLISH
Eligibility
Candidates who possess BA degree with Optional English as one of the subjects, having minimum of 45% of marks as an aggregate from any recognized university are eligible to apply. However, relaxation of 5% of marks in respect of SC/ST/Cat-I will be allowed as per the prevailing rules of the University and Government Orders, issued from time to time.
Admission Criteria
The admission shall be permitted as per the reservation policy and directions issued in this regard from time to time by the Government of Karnataka and also as per rules as prescribed by the University.
Duration
02Years- 04 Semesters- CBCS Scheme
Mode of Study
Regular-Full-Time
Seat Matrix
According to the guidelines of University
Ph.D. IN ENGLISH
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As per University PHD guidelines
The admission shall be made as per the reservation policy and directions issued in this regard from time to time by the Government of Karnataka and also as per the rules prescribed by the University.
As per PHD regulations
Full time and Part time
Prof. Vijay F. Nagannawar, Professor began his teaching career in the year 1993 and has twenty six years of experience. Along with teaching and research, he has experience in administration where he has worked in different capacities. He is the Chairman of the Department since 2013. He was Dean, School of Languages and Academic Council Member. He is on the panel of many Universities in different capacities. He has presented papers as resource person in many National and International Seminars and conferences other than having published papers in many journals of repute. He is also on Editorial board of four Journals. Presently he is guiding eight research scholars in the department and was co-guide for one M Phil student from Oxford University. Other than these, he is Chairman, Doctoral Committee, Board of Examiners, Department Council, Under Graduate programmes. His area of specialization is Dalit Literature. He is founder Director for Open and Distance Learning.
Dr. Nagaratna Parande: With Masters degrees both in English and Kannada, she obtained her M.Phil. and Ph.D. in English literature from Karnatak University,Dharwad . She also has, to her credit, a PGDTE from the English Foreign Language University, Hyderabad. She has 23 years of teaching experience. Appointed through the Karnataka Public Service Commission in 2006, she has served in many Government First Grade colleges. She joined Rani Channamma University in 2012. She has also served as Vice Principal and Coordinator of P.G. Departments at Sangolli Rayanna First Grade Constituent College, Belagavi. At present, she is working as a professor and Chairperson at Rani Channamma University, Belagavi. She is currently guiding six research scholars. She has been a RAC, BOS, and BOE member at many universities. She has authored five books titled Modern English Grammar and Usage, A Rainbow Bridge, Globalisation and Literature, Gendering Diaspora, Revisiting Anita Desai’s Clear Light of Day, and co-edited Venugopal Abhinandan. She has published more than 50 research papers in peer- reviewed national and international journals. Her areas of interest include Comparative Literature and Diaspora Literature. She is a member of various professional bodies like the International Comparative Literature Association, IACLALS, IACLSC, English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI), Kannad Sahitya Parishattu, Bangalore, AIPC, etc. More...(CV)
Dr. Kavita S. Kusugal, Assistant Professor - is a MA in English from Karnatak University. She has additional MA degree that is in Kannada from the same University. Her Ph.D. degree is titled ‘Idioms in R. K. Narayan’s Novels: A Linguistic Analysis’ from Karnatak University. Presently she is guiding 8 research scholars in the department of Studies in English of Rani Channamma University. She is interested in comparative literature. She has the experience of working as a member of Karnatak Sahitya Akademi. Organised several workshops and seminars. She has total 19 years of teaching experience. She has given several radio talks and interviews. Her creative writings are titled ‘Beladingaladavalu’, ‘Kattaleya Garbhadali’ and ‘Belakina Bittane’. Her edited anthology of Research articles is ‘Mirroring the Frames. More...(CV)
Ms. Pooja P. Halyal, Assistant Professor- Born and brought up in the rich cultural ambience of Dharwad, Ms. Pooja P. Halyal procured her BA and MA degrees from the prestigious Karnatak College and Karnatak University with three gold medals. She has cleared NET and SLET and started her teaching career in 2000. She has twelve years of teaching experience at UG and seven years at PG level. Currently serving as Assistant Professor of English at Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, she is specialized in Gender Studies. She has published more than 30 research papers in reputed journals, presented research papers at more than 40 State, National and International Conferences and Seminars, attended more than 40 workshops, seminars and other academic training programmes and delivered more than 20 invited lectures on varied topics and chaired sessions in many academic gatherings. Currently she is pursuing her doctoral degree in the area of feminist studies. Additionally she has the rare distinction of being Governor nominated Student Senate member at KUD in 1999 and worked in several committees during its golden jubilee celebrations. She has worked in several academic and administrative capacities in NAAC, IQAC, BOS, BOE, BOAE, and Women Empowerment Cell at Rani Channamma University Belagavi. More...(CV)
Dr. Madhushri Kallimani, Assistant Professor- is working in the Department of English since ten years. She has pursued research on the topic ‘Fantasy and Children’s Fiction in Modern India: A Study of Ravindranath Tagore and Ruskin Bond’. She is a recognized Guide of the University. She has presented many research papers at the National and International level and has published several research articles in academic journals. She has accomplished the experience of working as a Coordinator for NAAC, SC/ST cell, Member & Secretary of Women Empowerment Cell and Anti Sexual Harassment Cell and as a member of Teachers’ Association at her work institute since the beginning of her service. She is also an active member of BoE and BoS. She is the member of professional associations like Comparative literature Association of India and IACLALS. She was the Coordinator for cultural activities and Alumni & Parent Teacher Association of the department and has awards to her credit. She has worked as the Local Head of the PG Department of English at Sangolli Rayanna College, RCU, Belagavi. She is a feminist and has written few poems on feministic themes. In 2017, she was awarded ‘The Outstanding Women in English’ by VIVA, Chennai. She is a humanitarian and is an active member of Mahesh Foundation, an Orphanage and has financially adopted an HIV positive girl. More...(CV)
Dr. Fayyaz Ilakal, Assistant Professor.- has received his M A from Karnataka University in the year 2003 and letter went on to earn Ph. D from the same university entitled “Family Life in Arthur Miller’s Select Plays” in the year 2011. He cleared state lectureship eligibility test (KSET) in 2019. He was appointed as Assistant Professor in Rani Channamma University on 29-11-2012. He is BOE and BOS member of various universities. He has attended various National and International Conferences as Key-Note Speaker, Chaired Sessions, presented and published research papers. His area of specialization is Disability Studies, Film Studies and Indian English Literature and Translations. He has organized three workshops on Research Methodology in English Language and Literature. He is editorial member of various national and international journals. More...(CV)
RESEARCH ACITIVITIES:
The Department of Studies in English is known for its research activities by introducing papers on research, research projects for students, conducting several workshops on research methodologies and encouraging the researchers to explore the plethora of research. The department encourages research on Indian English Literature, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Dalit Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Comparative Literature etc. Presently there are thirty-one students pursuing research under seven recognized guides. The Department has one PhD awardee, awarded in the year 2018.
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Sl. No
Name of the Faculty
Title of the Project
Funding Agency
Amount
Year of Sanction/
1
Ms. Pooja P. Halyal
“ Feminist Revisions of Patriarchal Myths in select Indian Short Fiction”
RCUB
50.000
2020
2
Dr. Madhushri Kallimani
“Deconstructing Masculinity in the select poetry of Taslima Nasrin and Maya Angelou : A Comparative Study”
3
Dr.Nagaratna V. Parande
“Gendering Diaspora: Negotiating Identities in Indian Diasporic Fiction”
4
Dr. Fayyaz Ahmed H Ilkal
“Post-Diaspora Multicultural and Hybrid-Society: A Study of the Novels of Zadic Smith”
RESEARCH SCHOLAR DETAILS:
Sl. No.
Candidate name
Supervisor
Year of registration
Manjunath G Hegde
Prof. M.G. Hegde
2012-13
Arunkumar P. Lokare
Deepak H Shinde
Prof. V F Nagannawar
Anita B Jadi
5
Smt. Anuja S Naik
6
Noorahamad Kotwal
7
Devendragouda P P
8
Kavyashree Vijayalaxmi B.G
9
Mr. Rajashekhar S Mulimani
2014-15
10
Dattu k Waghamode
Dr. Gurudevi Huleppanavarmath
11
Sadanand Ratanakar Kuri
2014-05
12
Sandeepakumar K Satyamurthi
13
Mahantesh Hunshalamath
14
Mahadev Mokashi
15
Girijashankar S. Mane
16
AliyaParveen A Mulla
Dr. Kavita Kusugal
17
Pratibha N Bhat
18
Mahalingappa Jogi
19
Suresh R
20
Siddeshwar Kamati
21
Basavangouda Shadadalli
22
Dipika Sulebhavi
Dr. Nagaratna Parande
2019-20
23
Sunil Muchandi
24
Imam Khorabu
25
Jagadish Angadi
26
Somappa Ramgiri
Dr. Thandav Gowda
27
Channabasava Aspari
28
Santosh Awale
Dr. Fayyaz Ilkal
29
Prashanth Pawar
30
Renuka Desai
31
Revansiddappa Nadakatti
PH.D. AWARDEE:
Title of the Thesis
Dr. Gurudevi Huleppanavar math
‘Fantasy and Children’s Fiction in Modern India: A Study of Rabindranath Tagore and Ruskin Bond’
RESOURCE PERSONS VISITED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMMES
Year
Name and Address of Resource Person
Details of Visit: Academic Activities/ Programme
2016-17
1. Prof. P Kannan Women’s University, Bijapur
1. Resource person for ‘Workshop on English Language and Literature’
2. Dr. N. H. Kallur Karnataka University, Dharwad.
2. Special Lecture
3. Dr. Paygonde
3. Special Lecture
2017-18
1. Prof. Shripad Bhat, Goa University
1.Resource person for ‘Workshop on Critical Reading of Literary Texts’
2.Prof.KrishnaKumari, Karnataka University, Dharwad
2. Resource person for ‘Workshop on Critical Reading of Literary Texts’
3.Prof. Ramesh Rathod, Gulbarga University
3.Resource person for ‘Workshop on Critical Reading of Literary Texts’
2018-19
1. Prof. Dwijen Sharma, NEHU, Meghalaya
1. Resource Person for ‘Workshop on Research Methodology’
2.Prof. Khatiresan, Tiruvallur University, Vellore
2. Special Lecture on Diasporic literature
3. Dr. Dhara Chotai Central University, Gujarat
3. Key Note Speaker for ‘National Level Workshop on Research Methodology’
4. Dr.Nagraj Holeyannavar
Horticulture University, Bagalkote
4. Resource Person for ‘National Level Workshop on Research Methodology’
5. Mr. Chand Pasha, VSK University, Bellary
5.Resource Person for ‘National Level Workshop on Research Methodology’
6. Mr. Deepak Shinde
AM Women’s University, Bijapur
6. Special lecture on Dalit Literature
7. Dr. Gurudevi Huleppanavarmath, Lingaraj College, Belagavi
7. Special Lecture on ‘Poetry Reading’
8. Dr. Nagesh Doogannavar, Vijaya First Grade College, Pandavpur
8. Special Lecture on ‘ Orientalist Reading of V.S.Naipaul’s India: A Wounded Civilization’
SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED:
SI. No,
Name of Conference/ Seminars/ Workshops
Funding agency
No. of
Participants
University/State/
National/
International
Dates
Tagore -150
RCU
250
National
11th&12thApril, 2012
Relevance of
Shakespeare in 21st Century
89
University
23rdApril, 2014
Workshop on career in English
Self financed
80
State Level
6thMay,2016
Research
Methodology in
English Language and Literature
101
20thOctober, 2016
Workshop on “ How to prepare for SET and NET
40
March 24, 2017
Workshop on ‘Critical Reading of Literary Texts’
Karnataka State Higher Education Council
(Rs 1,50,000/-)
150
6th April 2017
‘How to Clear SLET & NET’
35
5th May, 2018
08
One Day National Workshop on
106
2st March, 2018
Workshop on Research Methodology
9thApril, 2019
Achievements of the Students
Alumni recruited in Govt Jobs
Sl No
Student Name
Designation
2014-16
01
Kumar Marathe
Assistant Professor
02
Siddalinga R
03
Hanamant Bannur
04
Sagar Hindi
Police Constable
05
Anil Patil
High school Teacher
06
Shivanand Hiremath
Higher Primary Teacher
2015-17
07
Shrikant Hallur
Graduation school teacher
2016-18
Mahesh Pujari
09
Appanna V
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES:
S.No
Date &Year
Activities
No of Alumni Present
Name of the Guest
Matters Discussed
Coordinator
11thNovember, 2013
Alumni Meet
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Creation of Blog, Grievances, SLET/NET preparation
16thMay, 2015
Creation of whatsapp group, Organization of International and National seminars
6thMay, 2016
Upgradation of Alumni
30thMay, 2017
Prof. C.M. Thyagaraj, Registrar Evaluation, RCU,Belagavi
Organization of SLET/NET Workshop, Syllabus, Feedback on department and university
(Report Attached)
19thMay, 2020
Alumni Meet through Zoom App
Whats App Group and Email ID created, Alumni fee fixation, Feedback, Grievances
NET/SLET Qualified Students
SL NO
Registration number/roll number for the exam
Names of students selected/ qualified
2015
Siddalingaya Herimath
2016
Suresh R.
2017
Siddalingappa Rangappagol
1768
Ms. Pavitra Chintappanavar
F6040384
Nirmala Heerachand
881
2018
Kumar Bhajarang Marathe
Rukhsana Mujawar
Hiremath Shivanand
2019
11040009
Jyoti Badiger
190510655936
Vithoba Thorat
15040218
Shobha Halolli
15040482
Hanamavva Byakod
11040225
Ajit karigar
11040073
Vidyadhar B Y
15040622
Manjula Hudar
15040484
Parasappa Mang
11404186
Pooja Kamble
Manjula Hugar
kk0205202404
190520751320
Zareena H Bepari
735701
Muchandi s Sunil
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