The Department of English is one of the founding departments of Comilla University. We have a very accommodating and effective environment to impart tertiary education on English Language and Literature. At present, we offer a four year BA (Honors), a one year MA in English for regular students and a two year Master of Arts in English (Evening) program for the professionals. We are also planning to launch MPhil and PhD programs in near future
Mission
of the Department
The Department of
English, Comilla University offers a wide range of courses focusing on English
Studies with particular emphasis on Literature, Culture Language and Applied
Linguistics. It inculcates students with humane qualities to shape themselves
as competent and resourceful citizens. We nurture them for combating challenges
and help avail themselves of the opportunities to explore new dimensions of
modern civilization. The Department provides an encouraging academic atmosphere
to ensure interactive and innovative teaching-learning strategies. Therefore,
the department facilitates students.
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to
be equipped with communication skills in English language
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to
strengthen their ability to analyze all forms of literary expressions
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to
apply critical literary theories for interpreting the texts
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to
build knowledge of the content and methods of TESOL and Applied Linguistics.
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to
pursue advanced research on English Studies
Vision of the Department
The
department of English envisions providing and appropriate teaching learning and
research environment to the students to enhance their critical thinking
ability. In addition to developing as professional expertise, our students will
be nourished with a sense of themselves as being a part of larger community.
The department will be a centre for cultivating moral and ethical values.
Therefore, the visions of the department are:
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to
envision the department as a centre for excellence
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to
produce graduates with exquisite values, manners and intellectuality
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to
endow the students with professional expertise
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to
build the department as a research hub to generate new knowledge.
