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About The Department
Year of Establishment: Academic Session of Affiliation - Honours(1994-1995), General(1981-1982)
Brief History
The department of Geography started in 2009 with general course only. The department began with a guest teacher in 2009. Mr. Bimal Sarkar served the department as a guest teacher from July 2015 to November 2018. Ms. Amita Sarkar joined the college on August 3, 2011. At present she is single-handedly running the department as a State Aided College Teacher (SACT).
Vision
The department of Geography consists of faculty and staff who are energetic and effectively engaged in teaching, community building etc. Geography theory and practical classes are rigorous, inclusive, inspiring and well connected to the world outside the class room. It has been the visionary goal of the department to enable the students to develop geographical imagination while gaining enriching experiences and tangible skills that will lead to future success.
Mission
The department of Geography aspires to
- Provide a high quality and inclusive educational experience that interacts regularly with different aspects of geographical terms.
- Understand the magnitude of the impact of Geographical perception.
- Create awareness among local community about Geographical aspects.
Course Offered — Multidisciplinary Course (MDC)
Departmental Highlights
- The English department of our college is vibrant and diverse, offering a range of courses that delve deep into literature, language, and communication.
- Our dedicated faculty comprises of accomplished and passionate educators who foster critical thinking and analytical skills among students.
- Through interactive seminars, workshops, and literary events, students engage with classic and contemporary texts, honing their writing and speaking abilities.
- The department also emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, encouraging connections between literature and other fields such as history, psychology, and cultural studies.
- The department believes that a student goes out of the College having knowledge not only of their Major and Minor subjects, but also should develop an overall idea regarding world politics, rights and duties, awareness of social concerns etc.Therefore,debates and quiz competitions are held to evoke their interest in these topics. Eco Awareness is an important aspect that the department highlights through different programmes.
- Opportunities for one-to-one interaction with the faculty members help to create a bond. Apart from the Counselling Cell of the College, the Department also counsel pupils on different issues that they face.
- Creative writing endeavours abound, enriching students' academic experience and preparing them for diverse career paths.
- We believe in Inter Departmental engagement. Faculty from the Department of Sanskrit have taken classes in this Department. It has helped the students in a better understanding of the Indian Classical texts in Translation.The Seminars with the Department of History help in developing perspectives on different Periods of Literature.
- Parent Teacher meetings allow parents and teachers to discuss a student’s progress, strengths and areas that need improvement. They facilitate a partnership that ultimately benefits the students’ education and well-being.
- Overall, the English department is a dynamic hub of learning and creativity, nurturing a love for language and literature while equipping students with valuable skills for their personal and professional lives.
Intake Capacity
| Year | Program | No. of students appeared | No. of students passed | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | B.A Bengali Honours | 49 | 21 | 42.86% |
| 2023 | B.A English Honours | 62 | 51 | 82.26% |
| 2023 | B.A Hindi Honours | 30 | 19 | 63.33% |
| 2023 | B.A Nepali Honours | 32 | 30 | 93.75% |
| 2023 | B.A History Honours | 53 | 35 | 66.04% |
| 2023 | B.A Philosophy Honours | 10 | 6 | 60.00% |
| 2023 | B.A Political Science Honours | 35 | 24 | 68.57% |
| 2023 | B.Com Accountancy Honours | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
| 2023 | B.A Programme | 1077 | 204 | 18.94% |
| 2023 | B.Com Programme | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
| 2023 | B.Sc Programme | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
Faculty Members
SACT 2 || Dept. of Geography