Surya Sen Colony, Block B, Siliguri
Dist.: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (India)-734004
Email: suryasen@suryasencollege.org.in
Phone : +91 353-2691488, +91 94763 87939

SURYA SEN MAHAVIDYALAYA

Govt. Aided College & Recognized by UGC u/s 2(f) &1 2(b) :: Established in: 1998
NAAC RE-ACCREDITED WITH GRADE 'B+'  ::   ISO 9001:2115 & ISO 21001:2018 CERTIFIED
Masterda Surya Sen

Indian revolutionary
and School Teacher

22 Mar1894 - 12 Jan 1934

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH



  Course Outcome & Programme Outcome

  Syllabus:

    Single Major in English (FYUGP 2024-25) Syllabus


    FYUGP Course Syllabus


    CBCS Course Syllabus


    Language Course Syllabus

    PG Syllabus


  About the Department:

"Literature is the voice of the Revolution; it speaks the truths that the powerful wish to silence." - Salman Rushdie


 The Department of English is dedicated to nurturing over 3,000 students, offering diverse and comprehensive academic pathways, including English Honours (CBCS), Major (FYUGP), and M.A. programs. Our exceptional faculty of seven cultivates immersive learning experiences, enhanced by 4K interactive HD panels that bring dynamic visual engagement to the educational sphere. 

Students are further enriched by our seminar library, a thoughtfully curated collection of selected literary works designed to facilitate deep scholarly inquiry.  

Since 2019, our Language Lab has successfully delivered the 'ICT Enabled English Language Certificate Course,' seamlessly blending traditional literary studies with essential digital competencies necessary for thriving in today's world. 

Our innovative teaching methods transform classrooms into vibrant spaces for intellectual exploration, featuring film screenings, student-led seminars, and distinguished guest lectures, all aimed at fostering critical thinking through interactive discussions, collaborative projects, and engaging literary activities. 

The department's lively community thrives on student initiatives, including the "Oracle" wall magazine, "Between the Lines" book club, "Prologue" newsletter, "Aesthetica" magazine, "LitFlicks" movie club, and the "Masterminds" lecture series. Our students consistently achieve excellence in prestigious literary competitions at both national and international levels. 

We eagerly host scholarly discourse through academic conferences, connecting our community to global conversations in literature and language studies. 

Through our liberal education philosophy, we cultivate linguistic proficiency, critical literacy, research skills, and cultural awareness—empowering our graduates to become articulate citizens who navigate complexity with confidence and contribute meaningfully to society.



  Departmental Activities:

Date

Name of the Event

Resourse Person (if any)

Topic

No. of Participants

28.04.2025

Film Club Inauguration

Dr Subashish Bhattacharjee

Kowai!: The Evolution of Japanese Horror from the Edo to Anime

172

24.04.2025

&

25.04.2025

Interdepartmenal Workshop

Smt Shyamali Sengupta & Sri Krishna Pradhan

Bridging Words: A Translation Workshop on Regional Languages

45

5.04.2025

International Young Researchers’ Conference

Dr Roslyn Joy Irving,

Dr Somasree Sarkar, Dr Indrajit Roy Chowdhury

Planet, Text and Context: Perspectives on Ecology

84

28.03.2025

Book Club Event

Mr. B Akash Rao & Sanchita Das (Judges)

Out of Syllabus: Discussion on a Book of Your Choice

60

19.03.2025

Inaugural Masterminds Lecture

Dr. Alessandro Vescovi

Why We Need Environmental Humanities

60

27.02.2025

Book Club Event

Faculties & Students

Discussion on the Book “YouTube”

29

16.02.2025

Field Trip

Faculties & Students

NA

67

15.01.2025

Workshop

Cambridge University Press &Assessment

Mastering Communication Skills for Enhanced Placement, Future Success, and Career Advancement

50

10.01.2025

&

11.01.2025

ICSSR Sponsored

National Seminar

Prof. Rabi Narayan Achary,

Prof. K.C. Baral,

Prof. Prakash C. Pattanaik, Prof. Nishamani Kar, Prof. R.N. Kar, Prof. Dwijen Sharma, Dr. Achintesh N. Biswas, Dr. Kinkar Biswas

Unravelling Indian Rituals and Festivals: The Interplay of Culture, Science, and Knowledge Systems

279

27.09.2024

PG Orientation

Dr Binayak Roy

&

Mr Sumit Ray

Opening Ceremony for PG Studies and Orientation Program

67

05.09.2024

Teacher’s Day

Faculties & Students

NA

86

30.04.2024

Book Club Event

Faculties & Students

An Insightful Discussion on the idea of ‘Home’

21

29.04.2024

Workshop

Faculties & Students

Student Centric Workshop

on the Absurd

73

15.03.2024 Book Club EventFaculties & StudentsBack From Beyond: A Round Table Discussion71
12.03.2024 Book Club EventFaculties & StudentsOn Repeat-Plug in, Play, Loop65
07.03.2024 International SeminarMunshi Md YonusA research approach to reading Between The Lines 218
Special LectureProf Dwijen SharmaThe Relation Between Author & Critic135
16.10.2023 SeminarFaculties and StudentsEvolving Landscape of Language Learning75
07.10.2023 Inter Departmental Debate CompetitionDr Arindam KarmakarNA53
10.02.2023 Two-Day WorkshopMr Bipin ChhetriLanguage Testing Systems66
30.01.2023 Folk Tale Story TellingProf. Sutapa Saha & Dr. Romyani Goswami (judges)NA311
08.06.2022 Career CareFaculties of the DepartmentA Career Counselling Workshop269
30.04.2022 Book Club WorkshopRaja PunianiWhen, What & Why of Eco-Poetry325
06.04.2022 WorkshopFaculties of the DepartmentMedia and Society123
10.01.2022 International webinarProf Rochona Majumder, Tanvir Mokammel, Prof Kaushik RoySatyajit Ray895
17.12.2021 Language Lab OrientationProf IC Darnal & Dr. Sanchita DasNA60
20.05.2021Value Added CourseFaculties of the DepartmentBusiness Ethics and Communication Strategies156
08.02.2021 ICSSR sponsored National Seminar-Dr Abhijit Sen & Dr Debarshi Prasad NathSociety, Disaster and Resilience: Lessons From Literature545
28.07.2020 Book Club WorkshopProf Asima Sarkar & Prof Suvosree KaranjaiRead As You Like93
09.07.2020 National WebinarDr Sachin Ketkar & Dr Ashutosh PoddarCoping With Corona : Literature as Antidote60

28.02.2020

Official Inauguration of Language Lab

MIC Tourism Sri Gautam Deb

-

247

13.02.2020

Language Course Syllabus Module Orientation

Sanchita Das

Ishwar Darnal

Language Learning and Job Opportunities

65

 23.12.2019

Seminar

 Parjanya Sen, Sonada degree College

The Good,The Bad and the Ugly: Your Textual Encounter with fascinating Characters

68

16.11.2019

Counseling

All the teachers

Psychological, gender related issues

200

13.11.2019

Inauguration of Wall Magazine

--

Wall magazine (Vol.2)Inauguration

Topic: Literature and Environment

78

26.04.2019

Invited Talk

Dr.Kaustav Chakraborty, South Field College

Voices in Indian English Poetry: Post Independence Era

102

03.01.2019

Inauguration of Wall Magazine

 

Wall magazine Oracle (Vol.1)Inauguration

Topic: Epics of the World

76

08.07.2018

Gender Sensitization

All the teachers

A Passage to Equivalence: Towards the Equlty of Gender

171

17.02.2018

Gender Sensitization

 

Crossing the Bar: Program of Gender Equity

171

20.11.2017

Invited Talk

Dr.Paromita Ghosh, Maynaguri College

Imagination , Empathy and the Importance of literature

171



  Research Activities:

Project Details:

Name of the faculty member

Project Title

Funding Agencies

Duration

Grant amount

Sutapa Saha

From Literature to Film: A Transition of Perspectives in Satyajit Ray's Films

UGC-MRP

Submitted on 20.12.2017

1,20,750/-

Dr. Arnab Baul

Idea of Violence in Shakespeare.

UGC-MRP

2010-2012

1,40,000/-


  Students' Achievements:

  • District Library held a Book Review competition for B.R. Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary on April 14th, 2022. Smriti Tamang came 2nd, and Madhushri Ghose 3rd.
  • On June 3, 2022, four students from the English department excelled in the Mahindra Pride Classroom Project and earned medals.
  • Winners on September 15th, 2022: Abhijit Kundu (Extempore Speech), Paushali Sarkar (Story Writing), Sinchal Sewa (3rd in singing), and Riya Sarkar (3rd in Drama).
  • On September 29, 2022, Harsh Kr Jaiswal and Paushali Sarkar emerged as winners of the inter-college debate held at Salesian College.
  • On October 21, 2022, Paushali Sarkar placed 2nd in the Doodling competition at the Innovision Fest held by Salesian College.
  • During Students' Week from January 2nd-7th, 2023, Paushali Sarkar won 1st place in Story Writing and Archisman Guha won 2nd place.
  • February 8th, 2023: All winners of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association Quiz were from the Eng department.
  • On 15th Sept 2022, Silver Jubilee Foundation Day, Riya Sarkar got 3rd in Drama, Abhijit Kundu 3rd in Extempore Speech. Essay winners: Archisman Guha (1st), Paushali Sarkar (2nd), Sylvia Tamang (3rd) from Eng dept. Paushali Sarkar also won 1st in logo design.
  • The majority of 2023 graduates are pursuing their master's degree while working.
  • In the year, Paushali Sarkar published the book "Plethora of Thoughts" through Chandal books.
  • On March 7th, 2024, Paushali Sarkar advanced to the semifinals of the West Bengal edition of Federal Bank Speak India.
  • Khushi Rai and Archisman Guha have qualified for the zonal level in the Federal Bank Speak India competition.
  • On March 7, 2024, Archisman Guha, Khushi Rai, and Ankita Mandal presented a paper at the National Seminar, while Paushali Sarkar presented a paper at the International Seminar on Research Methodology in Social Sciences.



  Contact Us Email: english@suryasencollege.org.in





Faculty








Routine
Odd Sem Routine
Even Sem Routine

Infrastructure

Laboratory:

Sl.No.

Name of The Assets

Total Number

1

Computer with latest configuration

30

2

Head Phone

30

3

Original Orell Language Software

NA



Teaching Methodologies & Practices:
  Lecture-Based Instruction
  Seminars & Group Discussions
  Student-led seminars with PowerPoint presentations
  Multimodel Learning
  Collaborative Learning
  Experiential Learning
  Language Learning Pedagogy


Departmental library book list
Central library
Book Bank Registration Form
Newsletter


Departmental Infrastructure:
  1 4k HD Interactive panel
  1 computer with LAN
  1 printer
  1 almirah
  6 chairs
  1 bookshelf
  2 tables
  6 personal lockers
  2 display boards

SURYA SEN MAHAVIDYALAYA
Affiliated under NBU


Block B, Surya Sen Colony
P.O. : Siliguri Town Dist. : Jalpaiguri,
West Bengal (INDIA), Pin : 734004
Phone (Office): +91 353-2691488
Phone (Helpline): +91 94763 87939
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