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.

For report/blog – click here

     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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Academic events of November 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 November, 2016.

     1)  Guest lectures by Poojaba Jadeja: 10^th and 11^th November

     Alumnus Poojaba Jadeja discussed "Mourning becomes Electra" by Eugene O'Neill with semester 3 students.

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    2)  Flipped learning class of semester 1: 12^th November

 Students of Semester 1 had a class of flipped learning on “Lyrical Ballads”. 

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    3)  Presentations of Semester 3: 16^th to 19^th November

       Semester 3 students had their presentations of English Language Teaching – 1, The Modern literature, The American Literature and Post-colonial literature. 

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    4)  Internal examination of Semester 1 students: 16^th to 19^th November

       Semester 1 students had their firs exam in Department of English.

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   5)  Presentation of Semester 1: 21^st to 24^th November 

         This was the first experience of semester 1 students with presentation session of Department of English.

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Academic events of October 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 October, 2016.

     1)   Talk on film appreciation workshop: 5^th October

          

         Ami Sojitra has attended a Film appreciation workshop. She shared her experience with students.

Here are some photo graphs:Click here

     2)   SCOPE CPT & BULATS Online Test: 3^rd and 4^th October

         Students of Department of English appeared for SCOPE Online Tests CPT (Cambridge Placement Test) & BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) on 3^rd and 4^th October.

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    3)   Navratri Celebration: 7^th October

 

        On 7^th October students of Department of English have celebrated Navratri festival.

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   4)   Guest lecturers of Prof. Jay Mehta: 8^th, 9^th and 10^th October.

        Prof. Jay Mehta has discussed short stories of Edgar Allan Poe in semester 3. He also talked about GPSC, GSET, and Net Exam Preparations.

    5)     Ph.D public defense – Mr. Jay Mehta: 15^th October

       

        On 14^th September 2016, Ph.D Viva of Mr. Jay Mehta took place at the New Court Hall of Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University. Under the guidance of Dr. Dilip Barad (HOD, Depatment of English MKBU), Mr. Jay Mehta has successfully completed her Doctorate degree in “A Comparative Psychological Exploration of Select Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe, Anton Chekhov and Dr. Jayant Khatri”.

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     6)   Youth Festival: 20 to 22 October 

  

              7 students from Department of English have participated in Youth festival. Here is the list of events and participation.

 

No.	Name	Events
1	Surbhi  Gauswmi	Elocution Competition
		Essay writing competition
2	Ajit Kaliya	Poster making
		Collage
3	Beenaba Gohil	Poetry writing and poetry recitation
4	Alpa Ponda	Mono acting competition
5	Meghna Dodiya	Quiz
6	Chintavankumar Bhungani	Quiz
7	Ami Sojitra	Quiz
		On the spot painting

Here is the list of winners:

 

No.	Name	Events
1	Surbhi  Gauswmi	3rd in Elocution Competition
		1st in Essay writing competition
2	Ajit Kaliya	1st in Collage making competition

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     7)   Felicitation of winners in various competitions: 25^th October

 
          Prof. Dr. Dilip Barad Sir has felicitated Youth Festival Winners and Participants, and also NCC C Certificate Holders.

Here is the photograph of winners with M.K. Bhavnagar University Cap