Dayanand Education Society's

Dayanand College of Arts, Latur

Affiliated to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Dept of English

Dept of English

History of Department

Department of English was established in the year 1961. Initially it offered UG course only. Post Graduate course was started in the year 1972. The Department of English is a recognized Research Centre under S.R.T.M.U., Nanded, offering research facilities to Ph.D. to students.

The Department conducts remedial classes for slow learners and additional guidance to advance learners

Faculty: – Past: 

The Department had the following scholars as Head,

  • Prof. B.S.Naik (June 1961- June 1973)
  • Prof. B.Y.Potdar (June 1973- May 1974)
  • Prof. Dr.A.P.Vithal(June 1974- Jan.2001)
  • Prof. Dr.V.K.Mirajkar(Feb.2001-31 Dec.2010)

The Department had been privileged by the services of,

  • Prof. T.M.Rao
  • Prof. G.N.Maggirwar.
  • Prof. Jawalkar.
  • Prof. Dr. Anjankumar.
  • Prof. Panse.
  • Prof. V.V.Singh.
  • Prof. Mrs.Bhargav.

 

Name Qualification Experience Specialization
Dr.P.M.Mannikar (Vice Principal & Head) M.A. NET, SET PhD 20 Yrs Linguistics and    Indian Literature in translation
Dr. N. N. Doke M.A. M.Phil. Ph D 16 Yrs Linguistics and    English Language Teaching
Dr. M. H. Khandagale M.A. PhD 15 Yrs Indian Writing in English, Aesthetics
Dr. S. B. Rautrao M.A. NET 06 Yrs Literary Criticism & Theory, Indian Writing in English.
Mr.  V. B. Zample M.A. NET, SET and DJ 06 Yrs Linguistics, ELT, Indian Writing in English.

Faculty

1)Prof. P.M.Mannikar

  1. Head, PG & Research Dept of English – since Dec. 2009
  2. UGC Coordinator- (2007-2021)
  3. Coordinator- RUSA (2016-2021)
  4. Coordinator- PMSSY (J K)( Since 2018)
  5. Member- IQAC
  6. Coordinator – NAAC
  7. Member- Research Committee
  8. Member- Library Committee (2014-2021)
  9. Representative of HODs- College Development Committee.
  10. MA (English) – 1999 (Merit First- SRTM University, Nanded, MS.)
  11. UGC-NET- Dec. 2001
  12. SRTMU, Nanded recognized P.G. Teacher (2008)
  13. PhD, SRTMU, Nanded (2013)
  14. SRTMU, Nanded recognized Research Supervisor (2016)
  15. At present 05 research scholars are pursuing PhD research work.
  16. Member, BoS in English, S R T M U, Nanded. (2017)
  17. UGC-SET (Maharashtra)- June 2019
  18. Completed 06 NPTEL (MOOC) online certificate courses- (2018-20)
  19. Completed 02 Minor Research Projects-
  20. UGC- WRO, Pune    SRTMU, Nanded.
  21. Ongoing MRP- Dayanand College of Arts, Latur- 2019-20
  22. Approved SWAYAM-NPTEL Translator

2)  Dr. N.N.Doke

  1. Awarded PhD by Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded
  2. Member NAAC Committee
  3. Member IQAC
  4. Co-edited a book entitled “ Indian Writing in English Translation” and worked as co-convener of the National Conference
  5. Appointed by S R T M University Nanded on E-Learning Module development committee
  6. Co-edited a book entitled “ Indian Writing in English Translation” and worked as co-convener of the National Conference
  7. Co-edited a book entitled “ World Literature” and worked as co-convener of the national Conference
  8. Contributed 01 Unit in BA I Compulsory English Text book of SRTMU Nanded
  9. Contributed 02 Units in BA I Additional English Text Book of SRTMU Nanded
  10. Contributed 01 Unit in BA II English Optional text book of SRTMU Nanded
  11. Prepared syllabus of MA II English (Cultural Studies) of SRTMU Nanded
  12. Appointed as a University District Co-coordinator of WORKSHOP ON SOFT SKILLS and             PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
  13. Invited as a resource Person in various Engineering, Poly-technique and other colleges to deliver talks on COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SPOKEN ENGLISH and SOFT SKILLS

3)  Dr. M. H. khandagale

Nodal Officer  :  AISHE (Since 2011)

4) Dr. S. B. Rautrao

Coordinator-                     : Research Center

5) Mr. V. B. Zample

  • Associate NCC Officer- Since 2016
  • Member- Student welfare
  • Member- Research Department
  • Member- Scholarship Management
  • UGC Coordinator- (2021)
  • Coordinator- RUSA (2021)
  • MA (English) – 2010
  • UGC-NET- 2012
  • UGC-SET (Maharashtra)- 2013
  • Member, BoS in Foundation Course in NCC, CKT College Panvel)
  • Completed 02 NPTEL (MOOC) online certificate courses- (2018-20)

Students:           

Most of the English teachers in the schools, colleges in the vicinity were the alumni of the Department. Many students from the Department  secure place in University Merit List regularly.

Meritorious students of the Department 

Year Name of the Student University Merit Rank
2016-17 Khandu Navnath Dayal

Sneha Mahadev  Dalal

I

II

2017-18 Meer Neha Irshad Ali

Natkar Swapnagandha Baburao

I

II

2018-19 Gaikwad Mayadevi

Dive Sachin

I

II

2019-20 Medhe Pooja II
2020-21 Ranjankar Priti I

 NET/SET Qualified students of the Department

Year Name of the Student
2016-17 Pudale Sagar Vijaykumar –       SET
2017-18 Pudale Sagar Vijaykumar –       NET

Ghogare Manisha Blasaheb-     SET

2018-19
2019-20 Jadhav Sona Kishanrao –          SET
2020-21 Ghorpade Soniya –                     SET

Ranjankar Priti –                        SET

Konale Sandhya –                      SET

Warad Mansha –                        SET

Conferences & Seminars:

Departmental Group Photo With the Key Note Speaker

Qualified students         

M. Phil . : 25

Ph.D.     : 10

SET/NET : 30

Activities and Facilities

Literary Association, Debate Competition, Oratory Competition, Wall Poster Competition, Reading Letter Competition, Essay Writing Competition, Traditional Day. Teachers Day, Departmental Computer with Internet facility, e-books and other resources.

English Literary Association

Conducts Quiz, Elocution, Debate, GK test, Celebration of Days, Career Counseling, NET/SLET guidance.

Extension Activity          

Students and Faculty visits the rural and slum area school guiding the weak students on Spoken English, Better Pronunciation, Grammar.

Departmental Social Responsibility- Visit to Old Age Home

Departmental Library

Collection of Reference and others books used by Faculty and students. Submitted Project Works for future reference are maintained.

Departmental Awards

Each year students who secure Ist position are given prizes by the Department.

Department Facility
Internet Access,
Reading Material/ Study Material
Language Lab
Certificate Courses
A Course in Spoken English

Audio-Visual Aids

The Department has a Computer Video cassette player, 02 Tape recorders Video cassettes and CDs of Shakespeare’s plays, Television set etc.

Remedial Coaching

Future Plans

Photo: 

Departmental Extension Activity- Guidance to ZP School students at Matephal

Inauguration of ELA and Guest Lecture by Dr. M M Nivargi (Chairperson Board of Studies in English)

Online Career Guidance by Dr. M. B. Karajgi (HoD SSDS College)

Poster Presentation Competition for Dept. Students

Dr. N. N. Doke guiding students on Spoken English and Soft Skills

Students and Faculty in the Department during Educational Tour

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