English

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT

Raja Lakhamagouda Science Institute came into existence in1935 as Science wing of Lingaraj College. Sir.C.V. Raman inaugurated the degree course in 1944 and the college bifurcated from Lingaraj College as a full-fledged Science college in 1958, but the department of English remained in Lingaraj College, as the English teachers imparted knowledge in both the colleges. In 1989 it was bifurcated from Lingaraj College English Department.

 The English Department strengthens the liberal education of students by developing a deepened understanding of language and literacy, the value of critical reading and effective writing, and the richness of literature, past and present.

We seek to foster knowledge and a love of literature and of language in our students. To this end we will provide students in all emphasis areas with a coherent curricular framework and relevant, well-structured course choices. We will teach a variety of literary, analytical, pedagogical, and theoretical skills. We will teach students to speak, read, and write effectively. We will encourage students to think deeply and to reflect on what they have learned. We will encourage a love of learning and an appreciation for a liberal education.

The main objective of the department is, to enable the students to develop personality and acquire intellectual, personal, professional abilities and basic language skills and develop interest in and appreciation of literature also to use English effectively for study purpose across the curriculum.