RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

(RGNIYD)

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

- 2022 / 2023 -

CONTENTS 1. About RGNIYD 2. Message from Director 3. Message from the head of the department 4. About the dept 5. Objectives 6. Faculty profile 7. Course curriculum 8. Students’ profile 9. Department programs 10. Why recruit us. 11. How to reach us

RGNIYD RGNIYD is an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament No. 35/2012 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The RGNIYD was set up in 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, XXVII of 1975. The RGNIYD functions as a vital resource centre with its multi-faceted functions of offering academic programmes at Post Graduate level encompassing various dimensions of youth development, engaging in seminal research in the vital areas of youth development and coordinating Training Programmes for state agencies and the officials of youth organisation, besides the Extension and Outreach initiatives across the country. The Institute functions as a think-tank of the Ministry and premier organization of youth-related activities in the country. The Institute is a nodal agency for training the youth as a facilitator of youth development activities in rural, urban as also tribal areas. The institute boasts of a wide network with various organizations working for the welfare and development of young people and serves as a mentor.

From the Director’s Desk Dr. Sibnath Deb The Indispensability of a Department of English to any educational Institute is a fact little-challenged. When the Department was established in 2021, in RGNIYD, I successfully brought to fruition, one of my visions for this Institute, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Literary Studies. I am happy to share that it is one of most active Departments in the Institute, in terms of outreach and academic activities. The number of programs organized by the department, along with the dynamic and effective student-teacher relationship in the Department, which were all achieved in a short period of 17 months, is indeed commendable. The inception of an inclusive curriculum, which addresses the recent trends and developments in the literary world, and envisages adapting to the mould set by NEP 2020, are noteworthy endeavors undertaken by the Department. The occurrence of Special Orientation Programs and Workshops, where Industry Experts are invited and students are informed about various job opportunities in different industries, only adds to my elation. The internship opportunity is one such endeavor, which facilitates the students to come in close contact with the industry and the corporate world. The leadership group in the Department plays a vital role in mentoring the students of the Department in achieving their desired career objectives. I also inform the prospective employers that all students graduating from this department would be valuable assets in whichever industry they decide to invest their future. Their presence in the wider world will only add to enhance the vast potential that the youth of India promises.

The Head Speaketh

The Department of English, RGNIYD, was established in 2021, with the sole motto of setting up a centre of excellence for English literary deliberations. The students were acquainted with the recent literary trends and, at the same time, they were familiarized with the traditional past of English Literature. Career Counseling and Mentoring formed important elements of the two-year M.A. English curriculum at RGNIYD. The students were consistently encouraged to explore their opportunities, in terms of their future endeavours. The 2021-23 is a very special batch for me, both at a personal and professional level. I have been working in very close quarters with them over the last 18 months and they have been nothing short of impressive. A small class size of 14 has also aided the process. All of them are extremely talented and mostly dedicated to the task at hand. Beyond this, they are good and honest human beings, which is an indispensable quality in any scenario. This enables them to be exquisite assets for any company or industry they join. I wish them all the success for the ensuing placement activities and am quite confident that they will perform quite well. Lots of Love Dr. Kaustuv Chakraborti

Department of English

The Department of English course attempts to facilitate the learners with a comprehensive insight into the growing impact of the language in its native land, the United Kingdom, and places beyond the British Isles. The department currently offers a Postgraduation Degree in English to all interested candidates, who apply through CUET. The design of the MA English curriculum aims to familiarize the students with all the major developments in the field of English Literature. They will come across the major social and literary movements that have influenced the literary production of that decade/century. The department is currently involved in multiple outreach activities, with the industry as well as academic institutions, through various workshops and orientation programmes.

Objectives Upon completion of M.A. in English, a graduate will be able to do the following: Goal I: Write analytically and creatively, expressing ideas clearly and incisively in their writing in ways required both inside and outside the academia. To accomplish this goal a student will be able to: 1. Compose a well-constructed narrative, mostly in the form of a descriptive essay, which develops a clearly defined claim of interpretation, supported by close textual reading. 2. Employ effective rhetorical strategies in order to persuasively present ideas and perspectives. 3. Utilize literary terminology, critical methods, and various lenses of interpretation in their writing. 4. Apply the rules of English Grammar. 5. Adhere to the formatting and documenting conventions of our discipline.

Goal II: Analyse a broad range of literatures written in English (including representative authors and major literary periods), recognizing their temporal, social, political, and artistic contexts. To accomplish this goal a student will be able to: 1. Interpret and critically evaluate texts of various genres, forms, and historical periods. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical context of a work or author. 3. Choose an appropriate critical approach through which to analyze a given text. 4. Describe a range of literary techniques and rhetorical strategies used in a variety of texts, including their relationship to the audience, purpose, and cultural contexts/constraints.



Goal III: Use effectively a range of writing, reading, and research strategies applicable to multiple disciplines. To accomplish this goal a student will be able to: 1. Integrate primary and secondary sources into their writing. 2. Employ methods of active reading, including annotating, summarizing, questioning, and synthesizing. 3. Locate and critically evaluate print and electronic sources. 4. Utilize current technologies to assist in the research and presentation of critical and creative writing

Faculty profile

Madhumathi Pasupathi Currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of English, RGNIYD. She completed her PhD in 2013. She has ten years of teaching experience. Previously, she was working as an Assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at NIT Warangal. She has published more than 25 research articles in national and international journals. She is a creative writer as well and has published a short story collection.

Sudip Kumar Das Currently working as a Guest Faculty in the Department of English, RGNIYD. He completed his Postgraduate degree from Pondicherry University in 2015 with First Class. He is presently pursuing a D.Phil degree from the University of Allahabad. He has published articles and book chapters in reputed journals and edited volumes and has presented papers at multiple National and International Conferences. His research interest includes Partition Studies, Gender Studies, Indian Writing and British Poetry. He keeps an interest in Creative writing and Subaltern studies.

Sayantani Sengupta Currently working as a Guest Lecturer (on contract) at the Department of English, RGNIYD. She was previously working at The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata and had both graduate and postgraduate teaching experience of over two years. She completed her M.Phil. in English Literature from the University of Calcutta in 2019. Her research interests include mythology, literary theory, graphic novels and anime. She has presented papers at numerous national and international conferences and has been published in several reputed journals.

V P Jeevitha Presently working as a Guest Lecturer (on contract) at the Department of English, RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur. She has a teaching experience of over one year. She cleared both UGC NET (English) and GATE (English) during the final year of her postgraduation. She completed her M. A. in English from the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, in 2021. Her areas of interest include feminism, post-colonialism and phonetics.

COURSE CURRICULUM FIRST SEMESTER British Poetry from Chaucer to Pope Elizabethan and Restoration Drama 18th and 19th Century British Prose Narrative Indian Writings in English SECOND SEMESTER Shakespeare: Works, Life, and Criticism Romantic and Victorian Poetry American Fiction Literary Theory and Criticism I THIRD SEMESTER Modern Drama Modern British Fiction Modern British Poetry American Poetry FOURTH SEMESTER Research Methodology Literary Theory and Criticism II Dissertation

LIST OF ELECTIVES 1. THE ENGLISH SONNET 2. MODERN EUROPEAN DRAMA 3. GOTHIC FICTION 4. MODERN SHORT STORIES 5. POPULAR FICTION 6. DETECTIVE AND ESPIONAGE FICTION 7. PARTITION LITERATURE: MEMORY AND TRAUMA 8. LITERATURE AND THE VISUAL MEDIA 9. INDIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION 10. NEW LITERATURE 11. SCIENCE FICTION 12. GENDER STUDIES

Softcore English Communication Buddhist Philosophy Ethics & IPR

Students profile

BATCH 2021 - 2023

Abin Mathew

Mr. Abin Mathew is currently pursuing his master’s in English at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. He has completed more than hundred online courses based on English language, Psychology, Finance, Data Analytics and Digital Journalism during the Covid forced lockdown from universities including, European Open University, King’s College of London, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Virginia, Indian School of Business, University of California, University of Michigan etc. He owns a YouTube channel through which he takes classes and shares notes to U.G. and P.G. students, he is also a blogger who shares his thoughts through WordPress, these habits sharpen his creative writing, script writing (for taking classes in YouTube) and oratory skills. He is able adapt to any situation and learn from new experiences, he learned this skill from his two years life in Maharashtra as a seminarian and one year life in Chennai as a student. One of his poems secured A grade in an international poetry competition conducted by All India Council for English Students, Scholars, and Trainers (AIFEST) in which poets and writers of 31 countries participated and showcased their talents the poem later published in an anthology internationally. He actively coordinated, volunteered and participated in the events, workshops and conferences that organized in the campuses both P.G and U.G. by his department and other departments. Participating in inter department programs helped him in meeting and cooperate with different people. He is fully committed and dedicated to any work that has been assigned to him. He creatively and successfully finishes the tasks that has been assigned on him and solves the problems that arises in the work field with patience and responsibility. He is a multi lingual person who can handle Malayalam (read, write, and speak) English (read, write, and speak), Hindi (read, write, and speak) and Tamil (read and speak) His native is in Kerala and he currently resides in Chennai. Contact Details: Mob. 8606141977 Mail Id: [email protected]



Arya Krishnan Arya Krishnan who is currently pursuing her postgraduation in English from Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, is a creative and dedicated individual with a passion for research and creating quality content. She is a selfmotivated individual with a drive to learn and grow in the field of content writing. Also with her background in journalism studies, she has held the position of PR head for various programs conducted by the department of English, RGNIYD, including an international conference. Apart from this, she takes interest in contributing to the betterment of the world and social activities, through her literary works. You can contact her at 7306155196 Email address: [email protected]

R.G. Asha Nandhini R.G. Asha Nandhini who is currently pursuing her master’s in English Literature at RGNIYD enjoys creating content and social media management, she worked as a content creator for a mobile application E-events and Riansh store. She has published her own poetry book POTPOURRI which is available at Amazon, and also co-authored few anthologies. She worked as a voice narrator at audible. She also works as a model for passion. She graduated from the Pondicherry University with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and she received State First Award in her 10th Standard from Dr. Kiran Bedi, Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She currently resides in Chennai. You can contact her at Email address 7397098456 : [email protected]

Basim. M Basim M who is currently pursuing his master's in English Literature at RGNIYD enjoys language translations, gathering updated news, social services and creating content. He is currently working as a translator for Flick Network. He also worked as a tuition teacher. He had graduated from the Calicut university with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature with complementary courses journalism and electronic media. He currently resides in Chennai. You can contact him at 9947581770. Email address: [email protected]

Bhukya Rajkumar Bhukya Rajkumar who is currently pursuing his master's in English Literature at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development enjoys teaching and creating new teaching methods. He graduated from Kakatiya University with a bachelor's degree in B.Sc. He currently resides in Chennai. He is from Telangana. You can contact him at 9490098499, Email: [email protected].

Ephrald Benish Kumar Ephrald Benish Kumar. He is a highly motivated and enthusiastic person pursuing his Masters in English literature at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Chennai. He has strong leadership skills which enables him to lead the RGNIYD football team in the South Zone Inter University Football Tournament and also led them to the success of securing third place in the Kanchipuram district football CM trophy. He is a graduate with a bachelor's degree in English literature and also has a diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from National College, Tiruchirappalli. He can speak and write English and Tamil. He always brings the best out in him and updates himself with technological advancement. His native is Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. You can contact him through phone number: +91 9444301691 and email: [email protected].

Faris. KK Faris. KK who is currently pursuing post-graduation in MA English from Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of youth development. He is a passionate language learner, and he have special fascination for English language. He is interested in doing research, studies, and content creation. His articles and journals have published in different magazine. He has presented papers in international conference. Faris has good skill in creative writing and always looking for apply his knowledge through writing and lectures. He worked as a teacher for one year. He has a good leadership skill, and he has experience in organising programs. He graduated from Calicut university with a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature with complementary courses Journalism and modern Indian History. Faris currently resides in Calicut, Kerala. You can contact him at 7736571427, Email address; [email protected].

Gibin G Varghese Gibin G Varghese is a MA English student (specializing in language and literature), who holds a passion for creative writing and has a flavour for English language. He was born and raised in India, where he developed a love for literature and the written word at a young age. Gibin’s enthusiasm for writing led him to pursue a degree in English, where he honed his skills and developed a unique writing style.

Gibin’s interest in creative writing and content creation has driven him to seek various writing opportunities. He is always looking for new ways to improve his craft and bring his unique voice to the writing world. Besides his writing, Gibin is a dedicated student committed to achieving academic excellence. He is known for his hard work, attention to detail, and strong communication skills, which have helped him excel in his coursework and build relationships with his peers.

Gibin’s creativity and passion for writing have made him a sought-after writer in his community. He is always willing to lend his expertise and collaborate with others to produce high-quality content. In the future, he hopes to continue pursuing his love for writing and content creation. You can contact him at 9526364386 Email:

Jeevan B John Jeevan B John is a meticulous and organized post graduate student who is seeking an Entrylevel position in the field of content writing and publishing industry. He is exceptionally skilled in mobilising thoughts to words. He has five years of experience in the field of teaching and he also worked as an Intern in The New Indian Express. He has a track record of achieving exceptional results in whatever exams he have come across. He is also skilled at developing reports and analysing data. Strong ability to handle complex projects. Innovative, creative and willing to contribute ideas and learn new things

Phone Number: 9400793129, 7902251366 Email ID: [email protected]

Rameeza V Rafeek Rameeza V Rafeek is doing her master ' s at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development. She is a creative person with excellent communication skills. Along with her studies, she works as a part-time online tutor for Dirasa online Institute. Her goal is to impart knowledge to people, to educate people, and to contribute her human power for the betterment of the world. She takes an interest in teaching, public speaking, content creation, and event management. She has a few state-level achievements in public speaking and has handled positions of responsibility, including being the coordinator of an International Seminar during her graduate level. You can contact her through her phone number: +91 8301830717 and her email: [email protected]

Sandra An MA English Literature student at RGNIYD, who is a skilled communicator, able to articulate her thoughts and ideas clearly both in writing and in conversation. She is a well-organised, detail oriented and creative person. She is passionate about the power of language to convey meaning, evoke emotion, and shape our understanding of the world. Through her studies, she developed strong critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as a deep appreciation for the power of language and the value of creative expression. Contact details: Mobile: 6282834541 E-mail: [email protected]

Shahna Ashraf Shahna Ashraf is currently pursuing her Masters in English Literature at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur. She takes interest in professions like Creative writing, Copywriting, Reporting, Editing, and Teaching. She is currently doing part-time online tutoring with Team Interval. She graduated from Calicut University, Kerala with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature with Journalism as a complimentary paper. She is always keen to upskill herself by learning new things whenever she gets a chance and her strengths include an analytical approach, human touch to the situations, appreciable communication, and presentation skills. She believes in being realistic. Her career objective is to work for an organization that provides her an opportunity to apply her skills for the growth of the organization and her career. You can contact her through email: [email protected]

Shishma RS Shishma RS who is currently pursuing her master's in English Language and Literature at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD, Chennai) enjoys drawing, painting and creating content. She graduated from Calicut University (Kerala) with a bachelor's degree in English language and literature with journalism. She currently resides in Chennai. Contact at her: 8129006072. Email address: [email protected]

Yahya. PP Yahya PP, who is currently pursuing his master's in English literature at RGNIYD, Chennai, developed strong communication and writing skills through Literature which will serve him well in any career he chooses to pursue. He is also a graphic designer. He is skilled in using various design software and tools to create eye-catching and effective visuals for a wide range of clients and projects. He has a passion for creating visually stunning designs and also exploring the depths of literature. He studied Graphic Design and VFX in Kerala and has since been working for a wide range of clients as a freelance designer and illustrator. He is passionate about using design to make a positive impact on the world. Contact: 8281431833 E-mail: [email protected]

Department programs Capacity Building Lecture on “Stylistics and the Literary Canon; Rhetoric and Prosody” organized by Department of English, RGNIYD, on 21st July 2022. ‘Quill it Right; A Workshop on Academic Writing’, organized by the Department of English, RGNIYD, on 15th - 16th December, 2022. ‘ENKon 1.0.1’, a workshop on industry and media conducted by the Department of English, RGNIYD, on 1st - 4th February 2023. Gender Narratives And Young Adult Discourses: A Contemporary Perspective - an International Conference, organised by the department of English, RGNIYD and JNU, Delhi, on 30 - 31 March 2023.

Why to Hire us *The language proficiency we attain through our course curriculum *

⚫️The department offers courses that are mainly trained and studied through the medium of English and as the students are going through their Masters degree, they are acquainted with the language and its innermost qualities.

⚫️The content and its employment in writing is very specially brought to the students by the qualified Professors through their lectures and the writing skills especially the different writing aspects have been given stress in their execution and MA English students are highly involved in it.

⚫️When it comes to speaking, the course offers language training and also there are mandatory seminars and classes which have to taken by the students itself. These aspects of the courses have made them extremely proficient in their English language.



Besides this Apart from this, the MA English students have been provided with various training programs, workshops, seminars and conferences. The seminar on Rhetoric and Prosody had been an influential factor in the development of the students language skills. The worshop which was constituted by different eminent personalities of various industries and news papers gave them an insight of the activities that are being held in the publishing sector and content writing section.

The development they achieved With the exposure they achieved from the curriculum as well as the programs, they are made ready to meet the requirements of different fields which are looking for talented post graduates. Along with this, half of the students are given chance to work as interns in The New Indian Express and Times of India, where they were rigorously trained to be the practitioners of English language in forming various contents and also to converse with eminent personalities across the country.

TO CONNECT WITH US PLACEMENT CELL CO-ORDINATOR Dr. Rambabu Botcha Contact No. : +91 85275 37803 E-mail: [email protected] FACULTY CO-ORDINATOR Dr. Kaustuv Chakraborti Contact No. : +91 9444298014 E-mail: [email protected] STUDENT CO-ORDINATORS Jeevan B John Contact No. : +91 9400793139 E-mail: [email protected] Faris. KK Contact No. : +91 7736571427 E-mail: [email protected] Placement Cell RGNIYD E-mail: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/placement-cell-rgniyd49bab5241 https://www.rgniyd.gov.in/