Dept. of English
The Department of English is one of the founding departments of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University, established in 2024. From its establishment, the Department has been committed to creating a vibrant academic environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical inquiry, effective communication, and an appreciation of language, literature, and culture. The Department offers a four-year B.A. (Honours) in English, with a comprehensive focus on English Literature and Language. The programme provides students with a strong foundation in literary studies, language studies, linguistics, and communication. The programme brings together literary appreciation, linguistic awareness, critical thinking, and communicative competence. The Department adopts an interdisciplinary and learner-centred approach to teaching and learning. Classroom discussions, presentations, and literary and cultural activities provide students with opportunities to develop independent thought, creativity, confidence, and academic expression.
To emerge as a vibrant centre of excellence in English Literature and Language, nurturing critical thinking, academic values of close reading, and linguistic competence, where students learn to engage meaningfully with diverse literary, linguistic, cultural, and intellectual traditions and contribute responsibly to society.
The curriculum follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) across all semesters under the multidisciplinary framework envisaged under NEP 2020. The curriculum includes:
Wherever applicable
Completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Central or State Board.
Admissions shall ordinarily be based on CUET (UG) merit in the qualifying examination, and/or such other admission criteria as may be prescribed by the University for the respective programme.
Admissions shall ordinarily be based on CUET (UG) merit in the qualifying examination, and/or such other admission criteria as may be prescribed by the University for the respective programme