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Department of English
Department of
English
The
Department of English
at Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore, is a hub for
critical thinking, literary analysis, and interdisciplinary research
. Since its inception, the department has been dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, encouraging students to engage with literature, culture, and critical theories from diverse perspectives.
Backed by a team of
highly qualified and experienced faculty members,
the department seamlessly integrates
academic excellence with industry-oriented skill development.
The faculty not only introduces students to the works of renowned literary figures but also conducts specialized training sessions designed to enhance career-oriented competencies in research, writing, and cultural studies.
Emphasizing
interdisciplinary learning,
the department actively engages students in
seminars, literary workshops, and expert lectures,
creating a
dynamic environment for scholarly discourse.
Students are encouraged to cultivate
analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills,
empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the fields of literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.
Following the
UGC-recommended curriculum,
the department ensures a
comprehensive and contemporary learning experience,
preparing students for both academic and professional success. The Department of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies at Swami Vivekananda University stands as a center of advanced learning, promoting a holistic approach to literature, culture, and communication in today’s evolving academic landscape.
Our
courses
Master
Master of Arts (M.A.) in English
The MA English literature course offered by Swami Vivekananda University, which is one of the best M.A English colleges in West Bengal.
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PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English
Our Ph.D. in English program offers scholars the opportunity to engage in advanced research across a wide range of literary, cultural, and theoretical domains........
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Our
Faculty
Name:
Dr. Rituparna Chakraborty Adhikari
Designation:
Assistant Professor & Head
Qualification:
M.A. , M.Phil., Ph.D., UGC NET
Publications:
42
Total Experience:
4 Years
Research Area:
Postcolonial Studies, Gender Studies, Tagore Studies
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Name:
Prof. (Dr.) Rajnath Bhat
Designation:
Professor
Qualification:
M.A., Ph.D.
Publications:
71
Total Experience:
32 years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Debasish Chatterjee
Designation:
Professor
Qualification:
M.A. , Ph.D.
Publications:
9
Total Experience:
N/A
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Debasish Chattopadhyay
Designation:
Professor
Qualification:
Ph.D.
Publications:
N/A
Total Experience:
N/A
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Priyanka Dey
Designation:
Associate Professor
Qualification:
M.A., Ph.D.
Publications:
16
Total Experience:
9 Years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Madhumita Roy
Designation:
Associate Professor
Qualification:
M.A. UGC NET, Ph.D
Publications:
15
Total Experience:
8 Years
Research Area:
N/A
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Name:
Dr. Shreyoshi Dhar
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A.(Double), M.Phil.,MBA, NET, Ph.D.
Publications:
24
Total Experience:
2 Years
Research Area:
Psychoanalysis, Gender Studies, Victorian Literature
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Name:
Mr. Agnideepto Datta
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., UGC NET, M.Phil., Ph.D. (pursuing)
Publications:
22
Total Experience:
4 Years
Research Area:
Critical Prison Studies, Genocide Studies, South Asian Literature, Phenomenology
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Name:
Dr. Tirna Sadhu
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A , Ph.D.
Publications:
27
Total Experience:
4 Years
Research Area:
Postcolonial Literature, Early Modern British Literature, Diaspora Studies, Dalit Studies, Partition Studies, Transgender Studies.
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Name:
Dr. Soumyarup Bhattacharjee
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
PhD, MA, UGC-NET
Publications:
8
Total Experience:
2 Years
Research Area:
Gothic Literature, Horror Literature and Cinema,
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Name:
Mr. Sudipta Dutta
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., UGC NET, Ph.D. (pursuing)
Publications:
33
Total Experience:
2 Years
Research Area:
Sports Humanities, Myth and Criticism, Ecocriticism
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Name:
Mr. Debarshi Arathdar
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., UGC NET, Ph.D. (pursuing)
Publications:
22
Total Experience:
5 Years
Research Area:
Cognitive Literary Studies, Narratology, Philosophy of Mind, Contemporary Literary Theory, Interface between AI and Literature
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Name:
Dr. Shubham Bhattacharjee
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A.(Double), M.Phil., Ph.D. ,MBA (HR), UGC NET, WB SET , GATE
Publications:
20
Total Experience:
3 Years
Research Area:
Modernism and Post Modernism
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Name:
Mr. Anirban Banerjee
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., M.Phil.
Publications:
13
Total Experience:
4 Years
Research Area:
Folklore, Mythology, Indian English Literature
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Name:
Dr. Hindol Chakraborty
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
MA, DELT, Ph. D.
Publications:
19
Total Experience:
11 Years
Research Area:
Art and the Sublime Romantic Literature Memory Studies Literary Theory and Criticism Urdu Poetry
Name:
Sharshina Swastyaneek
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A, M.Phil, PhD (Pursuing), NET, JRF and SRF, SET
Publications:
6
Total Experience:
6 Month
Research Area:
Post-Holocaust Israeli fiction in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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Name:
Dr. Manish Prasad
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., NET. Ph.D.
Publications:
5
Total Experience:
1.5 Years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Moupikta Mukherjee
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., Ph.D.
Publications:
8
Total Experience:
1 Years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Micah K Thambi
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., Ph.D.
Publications:
6
Total Experience:
1.5 Years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Ms. Sonakshi Mukherjee
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A., NET
Publications:
4
Total Experience:
1.5 Years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Mr. Debashis Roy
Designation:
Teaching Assistant
Qualification:
M.A.
Publications:
4
Total Experience:
3 Years
Research Area:
N/A
Name:
Dr. Natasha Chatterjee
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A, B.Ed, Ph.D
Publications:
38
Total Experience:
4.6 Years
Research Area:
Indian English Literature, Feminism, Post Colonialism.
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Name:
Ms. Sutadripa Dutta Choudhury
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
B.A (H) (English), M.A (English), UGC NET (JRF), Ph.D(Thesis Submitted)
Publications:
10
Total Experience:
5 Years
Research Area:
Dalit Studies, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, Fantasy Fiction, Partition Literature , Memory Studies
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Name:
Mr. Sumit Saha
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A (English), B.Ed., NET & JRF, WB SET, Diploma in Spanish Language
Publications:
8
Total Experience:
1 Year 2 Months
Research Area:
Diaspora & Transnational Studies
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Name:
Mr. Soumya Goswami
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Qualification:
M.A, NET
Publications:
2
Total Experience:
N/A
Research Area:
Literary Urban Studies, American Literature
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Mission & Vision
Salient Features
Core Values
Why This Department
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Mission & Vision
Mission:
The Department of English at Swami Vivekananda University is committed to creating a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature, language, and culture. Moving beyond traditional syllabus-based learning, we strive to cultivate critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for research among our students and scholars. Through collaboration with esteemed universities and institutions worldwide, we create a vibrant academic space where ideas thrive, perspectives evolve, and knowledge expands across disciplines.
Vision:
We envision a department that nurtures independent thought, scholarly engagement, and a deep appreciation for the intersections of literature, language, and culture. Our goal is to build a community of learners and researchers who not only excel academically but also contribute meaningfully to global conversations in the humanities. Through rigorous inquiry and collaborative initiatives, we seek to shape individuals who think critically, engage deeply, and challenge the boundaries of knowledge.
Salient Features
Interdisciplinary Learning Approach –
We integrate literature, language, and cultural studies with broader disciplines, encouraging students to think beyond traditional academic boundaries
Beyond-the-Syllabus Pedagogy –
Teaching is not limited to textbooks; we emphasize analytical discussions, contemporary debates, and alternative perspectives to nurture critical thinking.
Strong Research Culture –
From undergraduate to doctoral levels, we foster a research-driven environment where students and faculty engage in meaningful academic inquiries.
Global Collaborations –
We actively collaborate with renowned universities and institutions worldwide, offering students and scholars opportunities to participate in international dialogues.
Student-Faculty Synergy –
A participatory academic environment where students and faculty members engage in discussions, research, and creative projects, fostering a culture of shared learning.
Focus on Critical Thinking –
We emphasize developing analytical skills and intellectual independence, equipping students to question, critique, and explore ideas with depth.
Cross-Cultural Engagement –
Literature and language are explored through diverse cultural lenses, ensuring a holistic understanding of global and local narratives.
Academic Freedom and Innovation –
We encourage fresh perspectives, innovative research, and independent thought, empowering students to contribute meaningfully to literary and cultural discourse.
Core Values
At the Department of English, we uphold intellectual rigor by encouraging deep inquiry, analytical precision, and scholarly excellence. We prioritize critical thinking, encouraging students and scholars to question conventions, challenge perspectives, and engage meaningfully with ideas. Our commitment to interdisciplinarity ensures that literature, language, and cultural studies intersect with diverse fields, creating a holistic and dynamic learning environment.
We cultivate a strong culture of research excellence, promoting curiosity, originality, and impactful academic contributions. A collaborative spirit defines our approach, as we actively build partnerships within and beyond the university to enrich intellectual discourse. With a deep sense of cultural sensitivity, we embrace diverse perspectives and explore literature and language as powerful bridges between cultures.
Our department values academic freedom, providing an open space for creative and critical exploration where students and faculty can express and pursue ideas without constraints. We are dedicated to ethical scholarship, ensuring integrity, responsibility, and fairness in all academic endeavors. Rooted in a vision of global engagement, we strive to position our scholarship in a worldwide context, preparing students to contribute to evolving intellectual discourses. Above all, we believe in lifelong learning, inspiring curiosity and a passion for knowledge that extends beyond the classroom, shaping individuals who continue to grow both intellectually and personally.
Why This Department
The Department English at Swami Vivekananda University offers more than just academic degrees, we emphasize research, critical inquiry, and creative expression, ensuring that students engage with literature, language, and culture in meaningful ways.
Our department frequently collaborates with various study and research centers within and beyond the university, organizing conferences where renowned scholars, academicians, and philosophers share their insights through enriching deliberations.
This exposure allows students and researchers to engage with some of the finest minds in the humanities. With an impressive publication record among our students, scholars, and faculty, we offer brilliant research opportunities, often in collaboration with leading academic publishers and institutions worldwide.
Beyond research, we place considerable emphasis on creative thinking and writing, encouraging students to explore and express their ideas with originality. Significant emphasis is also placed on communication skills, ensuring that students aspiring to enter the professional world receive proper training and gain valuable benefits. Our faculty members bring expertise from some of the most prestigious institutions in the country, offering a diverse range of teaching and research perspectives. This ensures that students benefit from a rich academic experience where their intellectual growth is never confined to a single framework but continually expands across disciplines and ideas.
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The
Department English
at Swami Vivekananda University is a vibrant academic space where passionate and dedicated faculty members inspire students to explore the world of ideas. Most of our faculty members are young, dynamic, and deeply invested in both teaching and research. While academic excellence is at the heart of what we do, we also believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals. That’s why we encourage extracurricular activities and host cultural events that bring the department to life.
Learning here goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We regularly organize International Conferences, webinars, workshops, and Faculty Development Programs (FDP), creating opportunities for students and scholars to engage with experts from around the world. Research is one of our key focuses, and we provide a supportive environment for budding scholars pursuing their doctoral degrees. Our department has also built strong academic collaborations through MoUs with reputed institutions, including the Scottish Centre of Tagore Studies (ScoTs), opening doors for student and faculty exchange programs.
We take pride in our thriving publication culture, which includes La Panorama, our edited volume, and a peer-reviewed departmental journal. Our commitment to interdisciplinary studies is reflected in dedicated research centres such as the Centre for Tagore Studies, the Centre for Gender Studies, and the Centre for Australian Studies. Through all these initiatives, we aim to create a dynamic and inclusive academic community where ideas flourish, and students grow into thoughtful, informed individuals.
About Us
Swami Vivekananda University was established in the year 2019 by Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions (RERF) and over the last couple of years has grown in rapid strides to transform it into a reputed University.
Contact Us
info@swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in
+91-7044086270 ,
+91-7980333922 ,
+91-9830278216
Telinipara, Barasat - Barrackpore Rd Bara Kanthalia, West Bengal - 700121.
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