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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
<p class="p">The Department of English at Balurghat College emphasizes life-oriented, value-based education aiming at nurturing socially conscious, culturally harmonious leaders. Key facets include:</p> <ul> <li>Empowering students to be agents of transformation and social liberation.</li> <li>Promoting inter-cultural harmony, eco-justice, and a respect for human dignity.</li> <li>Equipping learners with vocational and career-oriented skills alongside ethical and integrative development </li> </ul> <p>The Honours (Major) in English is open to approximately 200 + students per academic session. The large intake capacity across general and reserved categories is aimed towards proving learning opportunities to a large number of students. Affiliated to the University of Gour Banga, the department operates within a rigorous curriculum framework that aligns with the University’s liberal education model.</p> <p><strong>Academic Excellence</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>The department contributes consistently to strong overall college performance in university examinations, reflecting in high pass rates and effective learning outcomes. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Faculty Credentials</strong><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li>Courses are delivered by a mix of well-qualified educators many holding advanced degrees such as Doctorates </li> </ul> <p><strong>Holistic Enrichment</strong><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li>The department participates in value-based and socially oriented programmes—workshops, seminars, literary events—aligned with the college’s ethos of social transformation and cultural harmony.</li> <li>Though a separate placement cell doesn't exist, graduates often clear competitive exams like NET/SET and pursue further studies, reflecting the department’s nurturing of intellectual ambition.</li> </ul> <p>Student Placements</p> <ul> <li>Three students of the Department have got placed as Assistant Professors from 2015 to 2017</li> <li>Eight students have been placed as Assistant Teachers from 2017 to 2019</li> <li>Two faculties of the department used to be former students of the same Department</li> </ul> <p>The Department of English at Balurghat College embodies the broader institutional vision: delivering value-driven, socially engaged education that is both academically robust and culturally enriched. With strong faculty credentials<strong>, a </strong>healthy student intake<strong>, </strong>a<strong> </strong>solid track record of student outcomes, and contributions to the college’s reputation, the department plays a pivotal role in shaping leaders for both the local community and beyond.</p>
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