The Department of English was established in 2010 under the School of Humanities & Languages with Post-Graduation in English Literature (Four Semesters) and PhD in both, literature and language. Papers like English Language Teaching (ELT), writing and Editing for Media, Creative Writing, Contemporary Critical Theory, Film Studies, Script Writing for Films, and Life Writing, taught in the Masters program make the Department distinct. The aim of our Department is to promote intellectual and critical thinking among students, and inculcating professionalism with humanitarian attitude, through teaching and training of English literature, language, and genre studies. The department’s objective is to provide an environment for holistic development of the students.
M. A. English
Objectives of the program:
This postgraduate course covers several of these areas with the following objectives in mind:
- to impart essential knowledge of literary forms, movements and trends in contemporary theory and interdisciplinary extensions;
- to train the students to use their expertise for careers in journalism, translation, translation for newspaper syndics, performative art and film criticism, publishing, scriptwriting and for academic careers in English, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Departments/ Centres;
- to equip them for higher specialization in the above areas;
- to facilitate careers in creative writing;
- to equip them for research in interdisciplinary areas such as tribal, diasporic, cultural, historical and anthropological fields;
- to sensitize them towards contemporary areas of conflict and human rights.
Eligibility:
- Candidates with 50% marks in the qualifying examination (graduation or its equivalent as credited by the University) are eligible for appearing for the Entrance Examinations. 5% concession is applicable to reserved categories in the eligibility norms.
Doctor of Philosophy
Regular

Dr. Bhumika Sharma
Assistant Professor and Head
M. A. English, NET, Ph. D., M. A. Economics
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Dr. Sanjay Arora
Associate Professor and Dean (School)
Ph D; M Phil (ELT), Diploma in Creative Writing in English, Certificate Courses on Critical Thinking, Web 2.0 Tools
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- The Department has a Language lab with a capacity of 24 students. Each student is provided with a separate PC. There is one Master computer to administer all the systems. Each computer has language software (CLARITY, SANACO) installed to enhance the writing and speaking skills of the user.
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Department of English
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN
NH-8, Bandar Sindri,
Dist-Ajmer-305817, Rajasthan [INDIA]
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