English

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The English Department prepares students for a prosperous future by teaching them to think across time, cultures, and fields, develop skills beyond their wildest dreams, and be creative beyond their knowledge limits.  The department strives hard to enrich the English language and instil an appreciation for inventiveness and an in-depth understanding of aesthetics in its students.

Objectives:

  • To enhance student abilities in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • To comprehend phonetic sounds and their transcription.
  • To help spark the interest and appreciation of English literature.
  • To instil in students a sense of excellence in textual analysis, artistic interpretation, and creative practice.
  • To foster interdisciplinary scholarship and critical thinking.
  • To enable students to think critically across disciplinary boundaries.
  • To improve students' communication and soft skills in a real-world setting.
  • To infuse social responsibility and community life with inclusiveness and diversity as directional indicators.
  • To improve students' employability skills and shape their character and behaviour as perfect citizens.

Careers:

The skills developed in English classes, such as writing, critical thinking, and the ability to express oneself creatively through various media, are indispensable for success in the workplace and in life.  Journalism, publishing, public relations, law, business, government, non-governmental organisations, teaching, and higher education are among the diverse career paths pursued by the prime.

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