Studying English Major at Usha Martin

October 25 ,2021    by Dr Prakash C Panda

Human beings have been blessed with five senses. of these, communication (oral or written) in different languages connects us with our fellow beings to make life pleasant. Chirping of birds and their musical humming inspire humans to produce music and make the world a place worth living.

It has been widely opined that “literature reflects the socio-cultural norms of contemporary society”. That is probably why English Literature has been a quintessential part of our educational system. From the timeless works of William Shakespeare to the great modernist Graham Greene, literature has inspired generations with the wisdom and intellect of the eras. We at Usha Martin strongly believe that learning English Literature has enormous value. It offers lessons that cannot be imbibed from other subjects. Literature assists young minds in acquiring a deeper thought process to life. It is enjoyed by learners, researchers and professionals. English literature is produced and consumed around the world. 54% of the worldwide web is in English. Major tech companies, including Facebook, Google, actively recruit English majors and others from the humanities who can explain not just how technology works but how significant it is to humanity. Corporations, governments, and NGOs increasingly ask: how do we communicate better? As English graduate, you’ll be the able to tell them.

At Usha Martin University, Admission Open B.A. English (Hons.)? curriculum provides opportunities to learn with the best teachers using latest pedagogical techniques. The teachers are highly qualified and committed. Through seminars, workshops and writing competitions, learners get opportunities to hone their skills; they begin to realise how language profiles the world. We know that politics, science, religion, and philosophy live in the languages we use. When we hear a story, we learn about the experiences of time and history. In the writings of the past, we rediscover its intimacy in its distance from us. While in the writing of the present, we learn lessons for life. This becomes easier with the personalized efforts of our instructors. The skills you acquire will place you in an enviable position to thrive in this complex, multinational, trans-cultural world of English.

With changing media and use of ICTs in delivery of education, there is a general impression that soon print would be dead. Yet the book has persisted with time and new media and tools (online literature, kindle and smart phones) have supplemented the existing ones.

Dr Prakash C Panda
Head, English Department, UMU