Academic events of February 2016, Department of English, MKBU

Hello readers,

           In this blog I have shared some memories of academic as well as nonacademic events of Department of English which we have celebrated in February, 2017.

1) Guest lecturers - Prof. Ravi Zala on 9^th and 10^th February

            On 9^th and 10^th February, Prof. Ravi Zala (Saurashtra University, Rajkot) has visited Department of English and has discussed J. M. Coetzee’s “Waiting for The Barbarians” with semester 4 students as a part of their paper on African literature.

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2) Guest lecturers - Prof. Atanu Bhattacharya on 11^th and 12^th February

     On 11^th and 12^th February, Prof. Atanu Bhattacharya visited Department of English and discussed about teaching language through literature with Semester 4 students as a part of their paper English Language Teaching – 2.

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3) NET-SET Workshop by Dr.Kalyani Vallath – 13^th to 15^th February

      From 13^th February to 15^th February we had a workshop in Department of English on NET/SET exams. The resourse person was Dr. Kalyani Vallath from Trivendrum Kerala. 

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4) Guest lecturers – Prof. Sanjay Mukherjee – 17^th and 18^th February

        On 17^th and 18^th February Prof. Sanjay Mukherjee has visited Department of English and discussed Cultural Studies with semester 2 students as a part of their paper on Cultural studies.

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5) Guest lecturers – Dr. Heenaba Zala – 17^th to 20^th February

From 17^th to 20^th February Dr. Heenaba Zala (Parul University, Baroda) has visited Department of English and discussed two novels “Things Fall Apart” and “A Grain of Wheat” with semester 4 students as part of their paper on African Literature.

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6) Extension Activity at Diu and Una – 23^rd to 25^th February

From 23^rd to 25^th February, students have actively participated in out rich programme of Department of English at Diu and Una.

For reading Blogs – Divya Choudhry, Yesha Bhatt 1 2

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7) Bhavnagar Marathon – 26^th January

On 26^th January, students of Department of English have participated in Bhavnagar Marathon.

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Academic events of January 2016, Department of English, MKBU

Hello readers,

           In this blog I have shared some memories of academic as well as nonacademic events of Department of English which we have celebrated in January, 2017.

          1)  New Year theme in daily schedule – 2^nd January, 2017

   

           On 2^nd January, 2017 we had a thematic daily schedule in Department of English where students have shares their resolutions and thoughts regarding New Year.

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     2)  One day training program - Women rights - 6^th January 2017

         This One day training program was organized by 'National Human Rights Commission of Delhi' with the collaboration of 'Women Development cell' of M. K. Bhavnagar University.

 For blogs/reports click - Bhumi Joshi and Surbhi Gauswami

#      Net Set Classes in Department of English

1.          Kalyani Vellath - 9^th January, 2017

        Ms. Kalyani Vallath from Trivendrum has talked about the preparation of UGC - NET exam live via Google hangouts with the students of Department of English

2.          Chetan Trivedi - 10 january, 2017

     

   On 10^th January we had a session on NET/SET exams by Dr. Chetan Trivedi. He explained the structure and pattern of the exam. Most importantly he told "How to read". 

3.          Milan Parmar -11 January, 2017

            Alumnus Milan Parmar has provided guidance to the students of Department of English on NET/SET and GSET exams. Milansir has given a trajectory to plan for exams and suggested to focus on deep reading with passion. Milansir has recently cracked GSET exam, his hard work is an inspiration for all students.

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4.        Poojaba Jadeja - 12 January, 2017

       
    Poojaba Jadeja has provided a guidanceon NET/SET preparation and discussed Post colonial literature.

2) Kite flying day celebration – 12^th January, 2017

         12^th January we have celebrated Kite flying day at Department of English – M. K. Bhavnagar University.

     3) Inauguration of Startup India cell – 17^th January, 2017

             

         On 17^th January there was a Youth Conclave Program, inauguration of Start-up India Cell and Unveiling of Statues of  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel & Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji at Amphitheater.

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    4) Celebration of 26^th January, 2017- M. K. Bhavnagar University

      On 26^th January, 2017 we have celebrated Republic day by cleaning the Garden of Department of English.

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5)          Meeting with AAA team – 30^th January, 2017

         On 30^th January, 2017 students of all Departments have attended a meeting with AAA team. There was a good interaction between students and team members. The cultural committee of University has also organized a cultural event for them.

Academic events of December 2016, Department of English, MKBU

Hello readers,

           In this blog I have shared some memories of academic as well as nonacademic events of Department of English which we have celebrated in December, 2016.

    1)  Ambedkar Chair – 2^th December

   

           On 2^nd December Maharaja Krushnakumarsihji Bhavnagar University has organized a session on Youth and Baba Saheb Ambedkar. It was organized by Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar chair and Department of History.

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     2)  A talk with ‘Rangsadhak Vidhwano’ of drama – 15 December

        Gujarati Department and Cultural committee of M K Bhavnagar University has organized a talk with “Rangsadhak Vidhwano” of Guajarati drama.

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     3)  Excel expression – 17^th, 18^th and 19^th December

    

    Many students from Department of English have participated in the Excel expression at Shishuvihar. Budhiditya Das and Surbhi Gausvami have secured 2^nd rank in debate competition.

    4)  Inter-college Elocution Competition by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti, Bhavnagar- 22^nd December

       

       Budhiditya Das has secured second position in Inter-college Elocution Competition 2016 organised by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti, Bhavnagar. The topic for the elocution competition was “Women is a true architect of the society”.

     5)  Christmas celebration – 23^rd December

    

     There was a celebration of Christmas by celebration committee. Jayati Thakar and committee members have distributed pen and chocolates to students.

     6)  DIC: PD Workshop - Website and MobileApp creation for academic purpose – 30^th December

    Dr. Dilip Barad and committee have organized a workshop on website and mobile app creation for academic purpose. Prof. Mahesh Jivani, Head of Electronic Department, Saurashtra University has demonstrated the process of website and mobile app creation.

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