B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kalyan
Empowered Autonomous Status
Conducted by Kalyan Citizens' Education Society
Affiliated to University of Mumbai
Reaccredited by NAAC (4th Cycle) with ‘A++’ Grade (CGPA – 3.51) | ISO 9001: 2015 Certified
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Arts Aided English

Profile

The Department of English was established in 1972, in the same year the college was established, with an aim to cater to the knowledge of English language and literature for the students coming from different socio-economic strata. The department offers various subjects at the undergraduate level for Arts, Commerce and Science.

UGC- Sponsored Vocational Course on Functional English was introduced for Arts, Commerce and Science students in the year 1994. Its nomenclature was changed to ‘Career Oriented Add-On Course on Functional English’ in 2003. Now it is being run as a One-year Certificate Course for the inhouse students as well as of neighbouring colleges.

UGC- Sponsored ‘Centre for Foreign Languages’ was introduced in the year 2010 under College with Potential for Excellence scheme. Under this, 6-month Certificate Courses in French, German and Chinese languages are conducted. Functional English and Foreign language courses are open for all people of the society, irrespective of age or gender

Faculty

Dr. Grishma Khobragade - Head of Department
Head & Associate Professor, Department of English, Coordinator: Functional English, Chairperson: Board of Studies, M.A, B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., Dip.in Journalism, LLB, PG. Diploma in Ambedkar Thoughts.
Mr. Samajadar Valavake - Assistant Professor
(M.A, B.Ed., NET, SET.) Dept. of English
Ms Bhawana Purohit - Assistant Professor (CHB)
M.A., NET
Ms Prerna Kamble - Assistant Professor (CHB)
M.A., NET

Achievements

Student Achievements
Ms. Shikha Pandey, B.Sc. (C.S), Mr. Jafar Ali Sayyed, B.A and Ms. Pooja Rasalkar, B.A
Three students deputed to Tianjin University of Research, Tianjin, China, under Student Exchange Programme from 30th August 2013 to 15th January 2014.

They participated in various events and competitions held there, completed their advanced course in Mandarin (Chinese) with flying colours and won laurels for themselves and the college.
Kaushiki Pandey, M.Sc. (Microbiology), Ashwini Sahare, TYBA (Economics) and Srishti Sharma, BMM
were awarded scholarships for One Year Academic Year of Chinese Language Learning + Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL) from Confucius Institute. They learnt Chinese –Mandarin language at Tianjin Normal University (TNU), Tianjin.
Sana Khan (2006-2007)
Cleared NET&SET and joined as Asst. Professor in CHM College
Deepika Kolambe (2008-2009)
Cleared NET&SET and joined as Assistant Professor.
Tapasya Sharma
Stood Second in M.A.in English and M.Phil
Avinash Kumavat
The Best NSS volunteer and winner of First Prize intercollegiate Debate Competition. (2017-18)
Vishaant Makasure (2013-14)
First in Intercollegiate Debating Competition (2014-15)
Jagtap Charvak
Tabla Maestro in Marathi Theatre.
Pratiksha Kale (2016-17)
Won first Prize in Western Solo Singing (Zonal Level)
Jina Maria (2018-19)
First Prize in ‘Inquizitive’, an inter-collegiate quiz competition, in Malhar organized by St. Xavier’s College, (2018.)
Tanmay Bhambre
  • First Prize in SIES Inter-Collegiate Debate competition held at SIES First Prize in Elocution event at SIA College, Dombivli. - January 2019.
  • Second Prize in Word War Debate Competition at Mulund College of Commerce. - January 2019.
  • Second Prize in Court-Style Debate at St. Xavier’s College - 15 August College of Commerce and Economics in December 2018.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
  • Award in the field of Social and Literary Services by Punya Nagari Marathi Newspaper Kalyan on 2 November, 2009.
  • Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Fellowship National Award -2013 is Conferred by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi in Recognition of the Commendable Literary, Social & Cultural Services Rendered by him for the Upliftment of Downtrodden–Oppressed & Depressed People ON 12 -13 December,2013 IN 29TH National Conference of Dalit Writer, Delhi.
  • Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Fellowship National Award -2014 is Conferred by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi in Recognition of the Commendable Literary, Social & Cultural Services Rendered by him for the Upliftment of Downtrodden –Oppressed & Depressed People on 13 -14 December,2015 in 29TH National Conference of Dalit Writer, Delhi.
  • Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Fellowship Award-2015. is Conferred by JAN DRUSHTHI FOUNDATION, MUMBAI in recognition of the Social Services Rendered by him for the Upliftment of Indian society for social unity and national integration on 8 March, 2015.
  • Indo-Global Exemplary Educationist Award -2016 with great recognition and appreciation for years of Loyal and dedicated Service in education. He has been selected for the prestigious “The International Education and Leadership Summit Awards” for promoting quality education in the field of education and helping society in creating a vibrant and knowledge based student community. chosen for the most coveted institutional and globally reputed presentation in the categories of “Indo Global Exemplary Educationist Award” along with certificate of excellence and a trophy at international conference held on 24th February, 2016, at Hotel aurora towers, camp, Pune.
  • Doctoral Research Award 2018, Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore.
Faculty Achievements
Dr. Grishma Khobragade
Head, Department of English

Courses

Certificate Courses Conducted :
Functional English
UG | PG Courses Conducted :
T.Y.B.A (Opt. Eng.)
S.Y.B.A (Opt. Eng.)
F.Y.B.A (Opt. Eng.)
Foundation Course (S.Y. B.Sc.)
Business Communication (F.Y.B. Com)
Communication Skills (F.Y.B.A.)
Subjects Offered:
Syllabus for F.Y.B.A. in English (Optional) Elective
  • Course: Introduction to Literature
  • Course: Communication Skills in English (Ancillary)
Syllabus for F.Y.B.com. in Business Communication
  • Course: Business Communication
Revised Syllabus for the S.Y.B.A. in English
  • Course: Indian Literature in English-Paper III & IV
  • Course: American Literature: Papers V& VI
Revised Syllabus for T.Y.B.A. English (Semester V & VI)
  • Course: 16th to 18th Century English Liter
  • Course: Literary Criticism
  • Course: Grammar and Art of writing

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