Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
History of the University Department of Marathi is as old as the History of the S.N.D.T. Women’s University. The Department of Marathi was a part and parcel of the . Women’s University since 1916. Prof. Vaman Malhar Joshi, a great litterateur, was colleague of Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve and was associated with his life mission. Very brilliant students like Godavari Ketkar, Krishnabai Khare, Balutai Khare were the students who graduated from the Women’s University in the first few years.
The Department of Marathi in Mumbai was established in 1954. It received help and guidance from Prof. N. R. Phatak, Prof V. G. Maydeo, Prof. Madhav Manohar, all the eminent personalities in the Literary world of Marathi.
Dr. Sakharam Gangadhar Malashe, an eminent scholar and a researcher in true sense of the term, did establish the department on a solid foundation after accepting the Headship in 1968. His tremendous efforts and zeal in pursuing the study of Modern Linguistics inspired his collegues to learn the Descriptive Linguistics of Marathi. This indeed was a pioneering work of Dr, Malashe to have started the teaching of this discipline. All the Universities in Maharashtra in due course followed the foot-steps of the Department of Marathi of S.N.D.T. W. University.
Dr. Vijaya Rajadhyaksha became head of the department in 1990. The Department witnessed a spell of vigorous activity during her regime. She gave wide publicity to the activities of the department. The department completed two research projects under her leadership and the findings were published in form of books. Dr. Vijaya Rajadhyaksha took a major lead in starting Dr.S.G.Malashe Research Centre at S.N.D.T. Women’s University.
Thus, this department with such a long tradition is making steady progress in the direction of fulfilling the promises it has held out so far.
Established in 1972, the Department of English has been pioneering courses that have defined the discipline in India. Experienced and dedicated faculty not only lead the students towards a critical understanding of the subject but also enable them to be work-ready.
Contemporary and research-oriented courses are complemented by various field visits that connect literature with allied arts and disciplines. Various lectures, seminars, conferences and related activities are regular features of the academic calendar. We aim to provide a nurturing environment for critical thinking, research and innovation.
To achieve excellence and quality in academic activities
To provide equal opportunities to all students belonging to different social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
The University Department of English is committed to the cause of women’s education in the human sciences and literary studies in particular through relevant courses and pertinent critical tools.
Further it is committed to provide a wide range of discipline oriented courses to meet the changing socio-economic needs with humanistic values and purposeful social responsibility.
• Ph.D. in English
• M.A. in English
Dr. Manisha Ghatage
Dr. Manisha Ghatage (Associate Professor)
Dr. Dhrupadi Chattopadhyay (Assistant Professor)
Department of English
SNDT Women’s University,
6th flr, Patkar Hall bldg,
1 N.T. Road, New Marine Lines
Mumbai – 400020
