“Work is Worship”
Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Department of Gujarati Overview Welcome to the Department Of Gujarati at S.N.D.T.Women”s University , Mumbai-20. Established in 1951, The Department of Gujarati separated from U.G. in 1984 .Former Departmental Heads namely Shree Himmatlal Anjaria, Shree Ramnarayan Pathak, Shree Sundarji Betai, Prof. Suresh Dalal, Prof. Nalinee Madgaonkar, and Dr. Nutan Jani nurtured the department with their excellence. Our department is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of Humanities , Social Science , Gujarati Literature Our faculty and staff are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our students.
To explore Innovative Research
Interdisciplinary studies
To promote Gujarati Language and Literature
Provide high-quality Post Graduate programs in Faculty of Humanities , Language and Literature
Conduct innovative and impactful research in Gujarati Literature
Foster a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusivity
Prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning
Engage with local, national, and international communities through outreach and service
While maintaining the department’s repute for its teaching, research, and other curricular activities, our vision is to develop social and critical awareness for Language and Literature. Our focus is to achieve academic excellence and recognition in educational research and thereby attracting the maximum number of students while ensuring their growth simultaneously.
The mission of the Department of Gujarati is to provide high-quality education, research, and service in [Field/Discipline]. We strive to foster a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusivity, and to prepare our students for successful careers and lifelong learning.
“Work is Worship”
Original, Edited, Translated, Appreciations 130 publications in Gujarati, from Bengali to Gujarati, Marathi to Gujarati, Hindi to Gujarati, Gujarati to Marathi
Special Assistance Programme (SAP- DRS –UGC) awarded to Department of Gujarati of SNDTW University, by the UGC to encourage the “Pursuit of excellence and team work in research and teaching to accelerate the realization of international standards in specific fields”.
DRS Phase I: 1998 to 2002 extended till the utilization of grant up to 31-03-2006
DRS Phase II: For a period of five years 01.04.2007 to 31.03.2012
DRS Phase III: for a period of five years 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2018
in DRS Phase I,II,III Department ( Thrust areas) worked on Translations, comparative studies, Feminism ( In Prose and its relevance)
2011-12
1. Ecology and Environmental Criticism.
2. Theorizing Diaspora
Previous Projects
1. Medieval Kashmiri and Gujarati Kavita.
2. Medieval Tamil, Kannada and Gujarati Kavita
3. Vishva Kavita:Kavita Ane Tulna
4. Swaminarayan Sampradayni Krishna Bhakti Kavita.
5. Women Poets of Gujarati Literature (1850 to 1950)
6. Smwad (Bharatiya Lekhikaoni Vartao)
| Date | Day | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24th 2019 | Monday | Re-opening of the Department after summer break and Planning for term | |
| June 27st 2019 | Thursday | Departmental meeting | |
| July1st 2019 | Monday | Lectures of M.A. part II Started, semester III | |
| July 5th 2019 | Friday | University foundation Day Celebration | |
| July 16th 2019 | Tuesday | Vachikam on “Gujarati Plays” | |
| July 31st 2019 | Wednesday | Premchand Jayanti CELEBRATION WITH Hindi Department “ Natak ane Rangmanch”( with Hindi and Marathi Department ) certificate course | |
| August 1th 2019 | Thursday | Ceritificate Cource will start | |
| August 23rd 2019 | Friday | Celebration of “Vishva Gujarati Bhasha Divas” | |
| September 5th 2019 | Thursday | Teacher’s day celebration | |
| September 13th, 14th 2019 | Friday, Saturday | Workshop on E-content | |
| September 20th 2019 | Friday | Field visit – ‘Farbus Gujarati Sahitya Sabha’ for Research | |
| October 1st 2019 | Tuesday | 150th Gandhi Jayanti Celebration
Guest lecture on “Gandhi Vichar and its relevance or “Hind swaraj-by Prof. Naresh Ved, Shri Jitendra Dave or Shri Ramesh Oza | |
| October 11th 2019 | Friday | Field visit – Manibhvan’ for Research | |
| October 30th to November 14th, 2019 | Diwali Vacation | ||
| November 18th, 19th 2019 | Monday, Tuesday | Two-days Interdisciplinary National workshop on loknatya Bhavay | |
| November 28st 2019 | Thursday | Guest Lecture on “Journalism” by Mr. Dharmesh Bhatt ( Eminent Journalist) | |
| November 30rd 2019 | Saturday | Guest lecture on “Patkathalekhan “ by Shri Sanjay Chhel | |
| December 3rd 2019 | Tuesday | One day seminar on Literary Terms | |
| December 18th 2019 | Wednesday | Departmental Meeting | |
| Dec 26th 2019 To Jan 4th 2020 | Christmas Break (Mid- Term) | ||
| Jan 6th 2020 | Monday | Re-opening | |
| Jan 21st 2020 To Jan 23rd 2020 | Tuesday to Thursday | Study tour to Gujarat Vidhyapith, Sabarmati ashram, Gujarat University, Inflibnet (shodhganga)with MA & Ph.D. Students | |
| Feb 15th 2020 | Saturday | Submission of projects by students (MA-I & II) | |
| Feb 22nd 2020 | Saturday | Celebration of “Vishva Matrubhasha Gaurav din” | |
| March 13th 2020 | Friday | Assignment Project viva – MA I &II | |
| March 30th 2020 | Monday | Viva for Internship Evaluation – MA-II | |
| April 4th 2020 | Saturday | Viva for Research - MA | |
| April 5th 2020 | Wednesday | Alumni meets | |
| April 2020 | Maharshi Karve Jayanti | ||
| May 2nd 2020 | Saturday | Departmental Meeting | |
| May 4th 2020 | Monday | Summer break | |
| Date | Day | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2014 | Monday | Reopening of the department after Summer break | |
| June 9,2014 | Monday | Planning for Term | |
| July 15, 2014 | Tuesday | Departmental Meeting | |
| September 5, 2014 | Friday | Teacher’s day celebration | |
| September 9, 2014 | Tuesday | Guest Lecture- “Research Methodology and Comparative literature’ by Head & Prof. Jagdish Gurjar, veer Narmad south Gujarat University, Surat. | |
| September 19, 2014 | Friday | Vicharmanch, discussion on “ Literary forms” by students of M.A. I,II | |
| October 3, 2014 | Friday | Guest Lecture- “Gandhi Tarpan Ane Gandhi Pachinu Bharat” by Shri Jitendra Dave (Eminent speaker of Gandhian studies) | |
| October 20, 2014 | Monday | Departmental Meeting and Submission of project of M.A.I, II | |
| October 26, 2014 | Term End | ||
| October 27, 2014 to November 2,2014 | Diwali Vacation | ||
| November 3,2014 | Monday | Departmental Meeting | |
| November 5, 2014 | Wednesday | Semester II EXAM | |
| November 25,2014 | Monday | Semester I Exam | |
| December 16,2014 | Tuesday | Advisory Meeting – SAP-DRS-Phase-III, UGC | |
| December 29 ,2014 to January 03, 2015 | Christmas Break, (Midterm ) | ||
| January 5, 2015 | Monday | Reopening | |
| January 15, 2015 | Thursday | One day National Seminar on” Madhyakalin Sahitya ane premlakshana Bhakti” in collaboration with Shri Javerchand Meghani loksahitya Kendra, saurastra University, Rajkot. | |
| January 17, 2015 | Saturday | MOU With Shri Javerchand Meghani Loksahitya Kendra, Saurastra University, Rajkot. | |
| January 29 to 31, 2015 | Friday to Monday | Study Tour and Field visit to Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, to attend National Seminar on “ Inter- Art Relationship of folk Arts” with Ph.D. and M.A. Students. | |
| February 12, 2015 | Thuresday | One day National Seminar on "Narivaad : concept, History and Philosophy” (Under SAP-DRS-Phase-III,UGC) | |
| February 21,22,23 2015 | Sat, Sun, Mon. | Vidhyarthini Sahitya Samellan - National Conference( Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, English) | |
| February 27,28 2015 | Fri., Sat. | 4 lectures delivered on "Research Methodology” by Prof. Jagdish Joshi, Director, Academic staff college, Ahmadabad ( Visiting fellow under SAP-DRS-Phase-III, UGC) | |
| March 16,17 2015 | Mon, Tue. | Guest lecture- "ADHUNIK Gujarati Kavita” by Head & Prof. Usha Upadhyay from Gujarat vidhyapith, Ahmadabad | |
| March 23 2015 | Monday | One day Interdisciplinary National Seminar on "Pashchimanchal Bhartiya bhashani samkalin toonki varta sahityama stree" (Under SAP-DRS-Phase-III, UGC) | |
| March 31 2015 | Tuesday | Submission of Projects for M.A.I & II | |
| April 15,16 2015 | Wed., Thur. | Viva for M.A.-I | |
| April 17 2015 | Friday | Viva for M.A.-II | |
| April 18 2015 | Saturday | Maharshi Karve Jayanti | |
| May 5 2015 | Tuesday | Departmental Meeting | |
| May 6 2015 | Wednesday | Meeting with Ph.D. students | |
| May 11 2015 | Monday | Viva for Research M.A.II | |
| May 12 2015 | Tuesday | Internship Evaluation M.A.II | |
| May 15 2015 | Friday | Departmental Meeting | |
Innovation & Best Practices
‘Prayas’ and Quarterly periodical – ‘Sishruksha’ managed by students (typing, editing, proofreading, publishing): Topics covered include the Research methodology, Research work of students, creative writing, and centennial work of Gujarati star Walt.
Affiliation with Various Departments
Awards
Special Celebration
Non Teaching Staff
Associate Prof. PN Doshi Women’s College Ghatkopar
Principal JD High School
Mid-Day- Sub Editor
Manager
Actress & Model
Donner (Gold Medal)
• Ph.D. in Gujarati
• M.A. in Gujarati
Dr. Darshana Oza
Dr. Darshana Oza, Head (Professor)
Dr. Kavit Pandya, (Assistant Professor)
Dr. Anjali Shah, (Assistant Professor)
Department of Gujarati
SNDT Women’s University
1, N. Thackersey Road,
Mumbai 400020
