The Department of English endeavors to cultivate and nurture the interpretative acumen and expressive prowess of its students within an intellectually stimulating and nurturing environment. With an unwavering commitment to fostering critical and analytical abilities, the department offers a comprehensive curriculum that embraces an interdisciplinary approach. By delving into multifaceted themes such as the construction of identity, race relations, gender stereotypes, and the intricate dynamics of language, the courses prompt students to engage with complex socio-cultural issues.
The department’s curriculum is thoughtfully designed to explore a rich tapestry of literature and diverse cultures. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) model, which champions the merits of interdisciplinarity, the department extends its offerings to include Value Added Courses, General Electives, Skill Enhancement Courses, and Discipline-Centered Electives. By embracing this holistic approach, students gain a profound understanding of the needs and demands of the modern world.
Equipped with a comprehensive education, students from the department possess the requisite knowledge and skills to excel in various domains. They emerge as experts and practitioners in fields such as research, journalism, marketing, and content creation. Many graduates with an English Honours degree continue their educational journey, pursuing Master’s and Ph.D. programs at esteemed institutions like the University of Edinburgh, University of Toronto, University of Nottingham, South Asian University, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia, and other renowned universities worldwide.
The career prospects for graduates are diverse and far-reaching, owing to the department’s strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. Alumni have secured positions in prestigious organizations, assuming roles such as Brand Service Managers, Content Managers, Copywriters, Digital Marketers, Editors, Journalists, Management Trainees, Political Consultants, Software Analysts, Geopolitical Risk Analysts, and a myriad of other professional capacities. Noteworthy companies where graduates have made their mark include I-PAC, D.E. Shaw, Deloitte, Teach for India, BlackRock, BCN, Accenture, AT Kearney, JSW, Firstcry, BCG, The Quint, Rupa Publications, and numerous others, underscoring the breadth of opportunities available to them.
Sessions and Talks:
On 26th May, 2022, the English Literary Association invited Dr. Rukshana Shroff (former faculty, English Department, LSR) to take an online session titled ‘Everything Shakespeare’ where she spoke about Shakespeare’s works, especially Twelfth Night.
On 3rd September, 2022, the English Literary Association invited Ria Chopra (alumna, English Department, LSR, former consultant, now content writer) to take a session titled ‘Cracking Consultancy’ wherein she spoke about the field of consultancy, what it entails, its career prospects etc.
On 9th September, 2022, Department of English, LSR hosted its first offline session after coming back on campus post the pandemic. Tenzin Tsundue (Tibetan writer and activist) was invited as the guest speaker for a session titled ‘Exile and Writing’.
On 29th September, 2022, Jabberwock organized a session by Dr. Karuna Rajeev (faculty, English Department, LSR) on ‘Basics and Breaking Myths of Academic Writing’.
On 7th October, 2022, the English Literary Association invited Swati Daftuar (alumna, English Department, LSR and Editor at HarperCollins India) to take an online session where she talked about the fields of publishing, editing and writing and the career prospects in the same.
On 28th October, 2022, Taabeer organized a discussion with Anureet Watta (award winning independent filmmaker) in a session titled ‘To Tell a Tale:Queer Voices Capturing Queer Stories’.
On 9th November, 2022, Eshan Sharma (founder, Karwaan Heritage) was invited by Taabeer to take a session on ‘History in the Age of Amnesia’.
On 17th March, 2023, the English Literary Association invited Murali Ranganathan (translator and historian) to take a session wherein he spoke about his latest translation- ‘The First World War Adventures of Nariman Karkaria’.
On 6th April, 2023, the English Literary Association invited Vrinda (alumna, English Department, LSR) and Sayan from Aaina (organization which engages in critical discussion in educational spaces to make learning more inclusive and meaningful) to take a workshop titled ‘Reading and Reimagining the Classroom’.
On 20th April, 2023, Taabeer organized a panel discussion with Dr. Seema Kazi and Dr. Surinder Jotka titled ‘Silences: Patriarchy Beyond the Metropolis’.
On 24th June, 2022, the English Literary Association in collaboration with the LSR Queer Collective, put up a letter writing stall on the occasion of the celebration of Pride Month.
On 22nd September, 2022, Taabeer organized a movie screening in collaboration with Projekt wherein the film ‘Hotarubi no Mori e’ was screened, followed by a discussion.
On 10th November, 2022, Taabeer organized another movie screening in collaboration with Projekt, wherein the movie ‘Louder than Words’ was screened.
Academic Meet:
The English Literary Association, LSR organized its Annual Academic Conference LITMUS in an offline mode for the first time after the pandemic. It was organized on 17th and 18th April, 2023 on the theme ‘Reading Between the Panels: Deconstructing the Graphic.’ The two day event included sessions by four speakers, namely- S Anand (founder, Navayana publishing house), Gautam Bhatia (author, The Wall and The Horizon), Vidyun Sabhaney (co- editor, First Hand) and A P Payal (comic strip writer, academician). The sessions were moderated by Professor Maitreyee Mandal (faculty, English Department, LSR), Dr. Swatie (faculty, English Department, LSR), Dr. Karuna Rajeev (faculty, English Department, LSR) and Dr. Arti Minocha (faculty, English Department, LSR) respectively. Alongside these sessions, a slam poetry competition was organized and the judges for the same were Dr. Swatie (faculty, English Department, LSR) and Dr. Wafa Hamid (faculty, English Department, LSR). A quiz competition based upon graphic narratives was also organized in collaboration with the Quiz Society of LSR.
| Name | Areas of interest |
| Dr. Madhu Grover Associate Professor madhugrover@lsr.edu.in | Colonial Studies, 18th century Studies, 19th century novel Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Arti Minocha Associate Professor artiminocha@lsr.edu.in | Modern British Literature, Modern Indian Theatre, Black American Literature Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Maya Joshi Associate Professor mayajoshi@lsr.edu.in | The Novel, Literary Theory, Indian Literature, Postcolonial Studies Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Shernaz Cama Associate Professor shcama@lsr.edu.in | 18th Century Literature, Minority and Cultural Studies, Zoroastrianism Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Mitali Mishra (on Sabbatical Leave) Associate Professor mitalimishra@lsr.edu.in | Gender Studies, Indian Literature, Literary Theory, Modern Drama Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Arunima Ray Assistant Professor arunima.r.ar@gmail.com | Postcolonial Literature, Indian Writing in English, Dalit Literature Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Maitreyee Mandal Assistant Professor maitreyeemandal@lsr.edu.in | Gender studies, Queer Studies, Women’s Writing Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Janet Lalawmpuii Assistant Professor fly.janet@gmail.com | Romantic Poetry, Contemporary Public/Popular Culture, Gender Studies |
| Mr. Ngangom Maheshkanta Singh (On study leave) Assistant Professor maheshkt@lsr.edu.in | Children’s Literature, Culture Studies, Folklore Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Karuna Rajeev Assistant Professor karunarajeev@gmail.com | 19thCentury Studies, 19th Century Russian Literature, Literary Theory Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Wafa Hamid Assistant Professor wafa.hamid@lsr.edu.in | Comparative literatures at the intersections of language, translation and trauma studies; cultural studies and collective memorialization; gender & queer studies; literary theory among others Publications and other works click here |
| Mr. Jonathan Koshy Varghese (On study leave) jonathankvarghese@lsr.edu.in | 19th Century American Novel, American Modernism, Modern American Drama Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Taniya Sachdeva (On leave) Assistant Professor taniyasachdeva@gmail.com | Renaissance Drama, Queer Studies, American Drama Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Rachita Mittal Assistant Professor (Teacher-in-charge) rachita.jnu@gmail.com | British Romantic Literature, Indian Writings in Translation, Culture Studies |
| Ms. Himanshi Saini Assistant Professor himanshi1491@gmail.com | Modern Indian English Fiction, Popular Fiction, Graphic Narratives Publications and other works click here |
| Ankita K. Dubey Assistant Professor ankitadubey.jnu@gmail.com | South Asian Fiction, African- American Literature, Translation Studies, Native Canadian Literature, Indian Writing in English, Comparative Literature Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Swatie Assistant Professor purplerain734@gmail.com | American Literature, Violence and Trauma Studies, Literary Theory, Fiction post-1945 Publications and other works click here |
| Ms Sheetal Yadav Assistant Professor sheetal.yadav222@gmail.com | Post-Independence Hindi public sphere, Popular Literature, visual cultures, consumerism, minor genres |
President –Pragya Sharma
Secretary-Pragati Sharma
Treasurer- Awani McCarty
