The Department of English at Acharya Nagarjuna University envisions providing students with a comprehensive understanding of English literature, language, and culture in a global context. The department aims to create a vibrant academic community that fosters critical thinking, interdisciplinary scholarship, and ethical engagement with diverse cultural perspectives. The department seeks to be a center of excellence in teaching, research, and service, and to prepare students to become leaders in their chosen fields.
The Department of English at Acharya Nagarjuna University is committed to providing students with a rigorous and comprehensive education in English language, literature, and culture. The department's mission is to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the diverse literary traditions of English and to cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills in students that can be applied in a wide range of fields.
The department aims to achieve its mission by:
1) Offering a broad range of courses in English language, literature, and culture, that cover a diverse range of periods, genres, and cultural perspectives.
2) Providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages students to explore and engage with diverse perspectives and encourages intellectual curiosity, creativity, and experimentation.
3) Encouraging and supporting students to undertake independent research and produce original scholarship that contributes to the field of English studies.
4) Fostering interdisciplinary approaches to the study of English literature and language, including collaborations with other departments and institutions.
5) Preparing students for a wide range of careers and professional paths, including academia, publishing, journalism, public relations, and other related fields.
6) Overall, the Department of English at Acharya Nagarjuna University is dedicated to fostering a community of scholars who are passionate about the English language and its literary traditions and who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to contribute to the global community.