PVP COLLEGE, Pravaranagar

Pravara Rural Education Society's

PADMASHRI VIKHE PATIL COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE & COMMERCE PRAVARANAGAR

A/p Loni, Taluka:Rahata, Dist.Ahmednagar Pin : 413713 Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune Id No. PU/NA/ASC/(016)1971.


Department of English

The English Department is operational since the establishment of the college i.e the year 1971. Initially English was taught as a compulsory subject for first year B.A., B.Com and BSc courses. English as a special subject was introduced in the year 1976. The post-graduate course i.e M.A. English was introduced in 1994. The Department aims to engage young minds in creative and analytical thinking through literary studies that can effectively in building a holistic and healthier human community. This objective is achieved by creating space for students to discuss both local and global issues critically and creatively. The curricula are taught through discussion, assignments, text, reviews, power point presentation etc. Students are encouraged to express their views on the questions at issues in order to help them how to think and speak their hearts and minds.Various steps have been taken to develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. The department runs a vocational course Functional English to increase the employability of the students. This course is operational since 1994.

The department has a well-equipped Soft Skill Training Centre having 35 Lingua Phone machines. In addition, there are 21 computers for developing communication skills of the students.The department has a well-equipped Soft Skill Training Centre having 35 Lingua Phone machines. In addition, there are 21 computers with Digital Language Laboratory for developing communication skills of the students. The departmental library is well equipped with reference books and it subscribes to 05 journals related to language, literature and ELT. The courses like Communication Skills in English and Preparation for Competitive Examination are taught under the ‘Restructuring program’. The department offers Special Guidance in English for weak students. It also offers a Career Oriented Course in Spoken English. The department runs Remedial and Bridge Courses. These courses are designed mainly to train students in professional communication. The department also holds regular interactive talks on issues of socio-cultural importance. Besides, the department offers Basic Course in French language. At present there are five teachers in the department, who are actively engaged in research activities and consultancy, apart from the regular teaching activities.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. Organized Seminars, Conferences, Workshops at National and State Levels

2. Completed two Minor Research Projects under UGC

3. Communication Skills in English and Preparation for Competitive Examination are taught under Restructuring Programme

4. UGC's Career Oriented Course in Spoken English

5. Vocational Course (Functional English)at UG level

6. Well-equipped Soft Skill Training Centre

7. Remedial and Bridge Courses

8. Special Guidance in English for weak students

9. Personality Development Program.

10. Basic Course in French Language.

Faculty Profile

Sr.No. Name of the Faculty Designation Qualification E-mail Id Contact Number
1. Mr.Khade V.A. Head and Assistant Professor M.A,NET,Pursuing Ph.D. vijaykhade.khade@gmail.com 9762648993
2. Dr.Dagwale P.R. Assistant Professor M.A.,SET,B.Ed, MPhil,PhD. prasaddagwale2@gmail.com 8329425044
3. Dr.Susar S.R. Assistant Professor M.A,SET,NET, M.Phil.,Ph.D. shrikanta.susar@gmail.com 9890519667
4. Mr.Mali R.S. Assistant Professor M.A,NET. rkshml1@gmail.com 8830390646
5. Miss.Dahale P.D. Assistant Professor M.A, SET pratikshad58@gmail.com 9075580927

Programme

Major/Minor Research Projects

Sr.No.

Name of the Principle Investigator

(Co-investigator)

Title of the Project

Funding Agency, Duration & date of sanction

Amount (in Lakh)

Remarks if any

1.

N.D.Bhandari

A Qualitative Evaluation of the Project Work Incorporated in the Post Graduate Curriculum of English of Pune University

UGC

90,000/-

Completed

2012-14

2.

P. R. Dagwale

A Critical Study of Dilip Chitre s Says Tuka

UGC

60,000/-

Completed

2012-14

3.

V. A. Khade

Thematic Study Of Mahesh Dattani s Plays

B.C.U.D. University of Pune

55,000/-

55,000/-

Completed

2010- 12

Publications

Sr.No

Title of paper

Name of the authors

Name of journal

(Vol., page no.)

Impact Factor

ISBN/ ISSN number

1.

A Stylistic Analysis of the Short Story A Pair of Mustachios

DrP.R.Dagwale

Literary Endeavour,Vol-IX, No-2, April 2018

(pg.31-33)

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ISSN 0976-299X

2.

Ecological Perspective on H. D.ThoureausWalden

N D Bhandari

Shodhankan-

Special Issue, January 2018 pg.76-79

0.481

ISSN Number-2250-0383

3.

Impact of Digital Language Laboratory to Teaching and Learning Oral Aural English Language Skills

N DBhandari

Literary Endeavour

(Special Issue)

(Pg 68-70)

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ISSN 0976-299X

4.

The Use of Film Adaptation in Teaching of English Novel With Reference to R K Narayans The Guide

S.S. Dhimate

Literary Endeavour

(Special Issue)

(Pg136-139)

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ISSN 0976-299x

5.

The Socio-Cultural Barriers in Translation With Special Reference to Vijay TendulkarsKanyadan

S.S.Dhimate

Research Journey

pg.127-130

3.452

ISSN 2348-7143

6.

A Lexical Analysis of Khushwant Singhs Short Story Man, How the Government of India Run!

Prasad RDagwale

Literary Endeavour

Special issue on Pedagogy of Language and Literature

(Pg. 140-142)

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ISSN 0976-299x

7.

Use of Multimedia in English Language Teaching

Vijay Khade

Literary Endeavour: Special Issue on Pedagogy of Language & Literature (p104-107)

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ISSN 0976-299x

8.

Importance of English Language in Higher Education

Vijay Khade

Printing Area

Issue-37, Vol-07 (p20-21)

4.002

ISSN: 2394 5303

9.

English Language as a Tool for International Exchange

Vijay Khade

Research Journey Special Issue- XXXI(p19-21)

3.452

ISSN: 2348-7143

10.

A Lexical Analysis of Khushwant Singhs Short Story Mr. Kanjoosand the Great Miracle

Prasad RDagwale

Research Journal of English Language and Literature

Vol 4,Issue 4

(Pg. 154-158)

5.002

ISSN2395-2636(print)

Online: ISSN2321-3108

11.

Feminist Analysis of Vijay Tendulkars Kamala

S.S. Dhimate

International Journal of multifaceted and multilingual studies

(pg 1-5)

4.205

 

ISSN (Online): 2350-0476

ISSN (Print):2394-207X

 

12.

Thematic Representation of Postcolonial Writing in Native Language with Representation of Cultural Differences through Translation

S.S. Dhimate

CTBCs International Research Journal Volume: 2/ Issue: 4 (Special Issue)

Pg.64-68

-

ISSN: 2350-0905

13.

Legal English Problems and Solutions

Prasad R Dagwale

Sahityanand

Vol 1, Issue 06

(Pg 86-87)

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ISSN 2320-5075

 

14.

Employability through English Language Competence

Vijay Khade

Sahitynand, Vol1 Issue 06,(p22-24)

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ISSN 2320-5075

 

15.

Learning English

Language through

Story Telling at the

Secondary School Level

Vijay Khade

Contemporary  Issues in

Languages and Humanities

Vol 3, Issue-01, (p17-20)

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ISSN -

2249-9792

16.

Inequality in Marriage: A Study of Temporary Answers

P.R. Dagwale

Shodh Samiksha Aur Mulyankan Vol-04, Issue-42 Page Nos. 14-15

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ISSN 0974-2832

17.

History and Development of English in India

S.S. Dhimate

International Journal of Business, Management & Social Sciences IJBMSS Vol. I, Issue 9, Page Nos. 105-108

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ISSN 2249-7463

18.

Aspiration and Indian Youth as Reflected in the Fictional Works of Chetan Bhagat’s Novels-A Study in Film Adaptation.

N. D. Bhandari

Ajanta Vol-8, Issue 1

5.5

ISSN 2277-5730

19.

Suppressing Female Voice in Vijay Tendulkar’s Silence! The Court is in Session

S.S. Dhimate

Pune research Times (Special Issue) (Pg 1-5)

3.18

ISSN 2458-0980

20.

Novel Adaptation: For Better Comprehension with reference to “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway

S.S. Dhimate

Ajanta Vol-8, Issue 1 (Pg 14-

5.5

2277-5730

21.

The Narrative Structure of a Short Story

P. R. Dagwale

Ajanta Vol-8, Issue 1

5.5

2277-5730

22.

The Anglophiles in Khushwant Singh’s Short Stories

P. R. Dagwale

Ajanta Vol-8, Issue 1, Part-V

5.5

2277-5730

23.

Various Issues And Realities In the Plays of Mahes Dattani

V. A. Khade

Ajanta Vol-8, Issue 1

5.5

2277-5730

24.

Novel and Films—Two Distinct Forms of Expression

V. A. Khade

Ajanta Vol-8, Issue 1

5.5

2277-5730

25.

Role of Media in Bringing up Social Change

V. A. Khade

Gender and Media: Representations, Issues and Challenges Educational Publications

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978-93-80876-96-2

26.

The Devotional Poetry of Saint Tukaram

Dr.P.R.Dagwale

International (RJELAL- peer reviewed, referred journal)

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2395-2636

27.

An Evaluation of the Compulsory English Textbook Panorama

Dr P. R. Dagwale

International (RJELAL- peer reviewed, referred journal)pages-111-115

6.8992(ICI)

2395-2636

28.

Implementing Communicative Language Teaching in a Compulsory English Class

Dr P. R. Dagwale

International (RJELAL- peer reviewed, referred journal)pages-66-68

6.8992(ICI)

2395-2636

29.

Career Opportunities for English Graduates In Copy Editing and Proof Reading

Dr. S. R. Susar

Literary Endeavour Vol. 7 No. 2 Page-33-35

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0976299X

Achievements

Sr. No.

Name of the Student

Name of the Award

Date

Level

1

Kishor Ramdas Shelke

Passed the SET Exam

22.06.2013

State

2

Shekhar Bhausaheb Bramhane

Passed the SET Exam

07.09.2016

State

3

Sunanda Ramdas Pachore

Passed the NET Exam

25.07.2014

National

4

Rahul Dadasaheb Tupe

Volleyball

16 to 17.10.2017

University

5

Sushmita Sanjay Gawali

Participated in NCC Camp,

Mangalore.

12 to 23.12.2017

National

6

Niranjan Suresh Godge

Passed the NET Exam

31.12.2019

National

Events

Sr. No.

Event

Level

Funding Agency

Duration

1.

Workshop on “Literature and Films”

State

BCUD, S.P Pune University

11th and 12th Jan.2019

2.

Alumnus Interactive Session on “NET/SET

College

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24th Feb.2022

3.

Alumni Meet

College

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15th Jan.2023