The Department of English at Government Saiha College provides undergraduate education in English language and literature. The Department introduces students to a wide range of literary works, genres, literary traditions, and approaches to the study of language and literature. It aims to develop students' proficiency in English while encouraging them to engage thoughtfully with literary texts and diverse cultural perspectives.
Through classroom instruction, discussions, presentations, literary activities, and other academic engagements, the Department seeks to create an environment in which students can strengthen their communication skills, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and appreciation of literature.
Year of Establishment: —
Head of the Department: Lalrinpuii Rokhum, Assistant Professor
Vision
To establish a vibrant academic environment for the study of English language and literature and to cultivate students who are confident communicators, thoughtful readers, critical thinkers, and responsible members of society.
Mission
To impart sound knowledge of English language, literature, and literary studies.
To strengthen students' communication, reading, writing, and interpretative skills.
To cultivate critical and independent approaches to literary and cultural texts.
To expose students to diverse literary traditions, perspectives, and modes of expression.
To encourage creativity, intellectual inquiry, and active participation in academic and literary activities.
To prepare students to apply their knowledge and skills in higher studies, professional pursuits, and wider social contexts.
Programmes & Curriculum
The Department offers English as a Major subject at the undergraduate level in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the affiliating university and the academic framework followed by the college.
The curriculum provides students with opportunities to study English language, poetry, prose, drama, fiction, literary criticism, and other areas of literary and language studies. Teaching is supported by lectures, textual analysis, classroom discussions, presentations, assignments, and other learner-oriented approaches.
The Department also contributes to the relevant Minor, Ability Enhancement Course (AEC), Multidisciplinary Course (MDC), Value-Added Course (VAC), and Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) components of the undergraduate programme, as applicable.
Faculty & Student Strength
The Department has three faculty members, comprising:
Regular Faculty: 2
Casual Faculty: 1
Detailed information on faculty qualifications, academic profiles, publications, research work, and professional achievements is available through the College Faculty Profile.
The Department's Major student enrolment is as follows:
I Semester: 15
III Semester: 17
V Semester: 10
Total: 42
Academic & Departmental Activities
The Department promotes learning beyond the conventional classroom through a range of academic and literary engagements. These activities provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge, develop confidence, and engage with language and literature in practical and creative ways.
Major departmental activities include:
Literary discussions and textual interpretation
Student seminars and presentations
Guest lectures and academic interactions
Essay, debate, quiz, and other literary competitions
Reading and creative-writing activities
Academic and literary workshops
Participation in college-level academic and cultural programmes
Student-centred and experiential learning activities
Extension and outreach activities
The Department encourages students to engage actively with literature and language while developing the communication, analytical, creative, and collaborative skills necessary for their academic and future professional development.