Department of Modern Indian Languages
- BENGALI- Deshbandhu college is one of the few colleges of University of Delhi which has offered Bengali as a subject since its inception. The faculty consists of teachers who have published books and also feature regularly in renowned Bengali Magazines. The department has also formed the Bengali Literary Society, which organizes seminars to enhance the learning experience of its students and expose them to different trends. Student who opt for Bengali can find a career in Media and Translation work for nodal Ministries and Publishing houses. In four year undergraduate programme, interested Non-Bengali students can also opt for the course.
- PUNJABI- Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by millions of native speakers world-wide. Punjabi language is becoming more popular in modern media and communication. The Department aims at giving its students a thorough grounding in skills of reading, comprehension, necessity of studying Punjabi literature. It also helps to enrich the rich cultural heritage of our country. Students who opt Punjabi can fund a carrier in Media and Translation work for Publication Houses, All India Radio and T.V. (Ranet etc.)
- SINDHI- It is a matter of pride that Deshbandhu College is the only college in Delhi University which offers Sindhi as a language course. The department offers a rare opportunity to develop and preserve the precious heritage of Sindhi literature and language, especially since this is a language not associated with any state. Students who opt for Sindhi can find a career in translation work for nodal Ministries and Publishing houses as well as in the Media.
Year of establishment: 1963
- Names of Programmes/ Courses offered: B.A. Programme.
- Names of Inter-disciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: All B.A. (H) Courses.
- Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Semester
Faculty
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| Faculty BENGALI |
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Dr. Antara Chaudhuri
M.A. Ph.D. (Associate Professor) |
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| Faculty PUNJABI |
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Dr. Munish Kumar
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| Faculty SINDHI |
‘’Language and culture are frameworks through which humans experience, Communicate and understand reality’’
(LEV VYGOTSKY,1968)
- This statement is appropriate for ‘”Punjabi “,Punjabi is not only the language of Nath Jogis,Sheikh Farid, Baba Nanak and Peer-Fakhirs but it also epitomize the rich cultural heritage which adds to the diversity of our country. Even after having such profound roots Punjabi has emerged as a contemporary global language fabricating new horizons of personal and professional growth such as media, translation, performing arts ,calligraphy etc. To cater the needs of the students interested in creative domain and mainstream professional fronts Punjabi department at prestigious Deshbandhu college is committed to provide an extensive and varied platform with qualified faculty and resources.
- The Department of Bengali started it’s journey since the auspicious inception of our beloved College. The Bengali language has it’s significance not merely as a regional language but for it’s unparalleled contribution towards shaping India’s traditions through social reforms and cultural renaissance. Indeed the roots of a generation lies embedded in it’s mother tongue and the department of Bengali has been steadfast in its commitment towards imparting the true assimilation of the language. Today’s Bengali Department is the fruit of relentless hard work and dedication of Dr. Tapati Chakraborty and Dr. KalpanaKirty. At present, Dr. Antara Chaudhuri has significantly contributed in widening the academic horizon of the students by organizing annual seminars, cultural events and educational excursions besides regular academic knowledge that she imparts. Thus far, the ‘BhashaAndolon’ has no precedence in history where an ethnic group sacrificed their lives for the protection and preservation of their Mother Language. The movement for language whose spirit is the hallmark of Bengali self-identity and self-enquiry, has been recognized by the UNESCO as the International Mother Language Day. It has been the constant effort of our Bengali Department to strengthen the identity and personality of expatriate Bengalis alongside playing an important role in the development of talent, for it is on the foundation of a strong root that the tree of life flourishes.
- It is a matter of pride that Deshbandhu College is the only college in Delhi University which offers Sindhi as a language course. The department offers a rare opportunity to develop and preserve the precious heritage of Sindhi literature and language, specially since this is a language not associated with any state. Students who opt for Sindhi can find a career in translation work for nodal Ministries and Publishing houses as well as in the Media.
