The Department of English and Cultural Studies, in consonance with its mission statement, is committed to promoting an intellectual climate through artistic creation, critical mediation and innovative ideation. It inculcates among its students a critical reading of the self, the society and the imagined with the aim of moulding them into responsible and socially sensitive citizens. The Department facilitates their holistic development by building emotional, academic, social, professional and global competencies. The Department aspires to create a nuanced understanding of canonical and non-canonical literary and cultural texts, their social milieu for an engaged and enduring understanding of life.
Headed by Dr Kishore Selva Babu and ably supported by a dedicated team the Department continues to strive, explore and achieve.
The Department of English and Cultural Studies, in consonance with its mission statement, is committed to promoting an intellectual climate through artistic creation, critical mediation and innovative ideation. It inculcates among its students a critical reading of the self, the society and the imagined with the aim of moulding them into responsible and socially sensitive citizens. The Department facilitates their holistic development by building emotional, academic, social, professional and global competencies. The Department aspires to create a nuanced understanding of canonical and non-canonical literary and cultural texts, their social milieu for an engaged and enduring understanding of life.
Headed by Dr Kishore Selva Babu and ably supported by a dedicated team the Department continues to strive, explore and achieve.
The Department promotes an intellectual climate of critical and creative ideation by inculcating among its students the habit of a critical reading of the word and the world alike. It has geared its academic engagements towards moulding students into responsible and socially sensitive citizens through programs that are designed to facilitate holistic development.
The academic programs offered by the Department are aligned with the University’s vision and mission. With programs offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels, the core areas of inquiry range from domains in language and literature, to those in and around culture.
Programs currently offered include BA (Triple major), BA (Double major - NEP), BA English (Hons), BA (Liberal Arts), MA (English and Cultural Studies), MA (English with Communicaiton Studies) and PhD (Cultural Studies).
Towards critically reading Self, Society and the Imagined.
The Department of English Studies aspires to promote an intellectual climate through artistic creation, critical mediation and innovative ideation in a culture of reciprocal transformation.
Welcome to the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Christ University, where tradition meets contemporary relevance, offering a rich academic journey blending classical literary exploration with modern cultural analysis.
As one of the University's oldest and largest departments, we take pride in our esteemed faculty, each holding a Ph.D. and specializing in diverse fields including ELT and Linguistics, Postcolonial Literature, India Studies, Postmodernism, Identity Studies, Diaspora, City Studies, Art, Aesthetics, Interart, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, and Film Studies. This wide-ranging expertise ensures comprehensive mentorship for our students. The department offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and
Welcome to the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Christ University, where tradition meets contemporary relevance, offering a rich academic journey blending classical literary exploration with modern cultural analysis.
As one of the University's oldest and largest departments, we take pride in our esteemed faculty, each holding a Ph.D. and specializing in diverse fields including ELT and Linguistics, Postcolonial Literature, India Studies, Postmodernism, Identity Studies, Diaspora, City Studies, Art, Aesthetics, Interart, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, and Film Studies. This wide-ranging expertise ensures comprehensive mentorship for our students. The department offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for students at all stages of their academic journey. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to tackle current issues and emerging disciplines. Dedicated courses in Gender, Spatiality, Ecology, and Service-Learning provide students with nuanced insights into diverse narratives and societal concerns, while our commitment to innovation ensures relevance in these areas.
Supplementing our academic offerings are enlightening lecture series and national and international seminars, offering students exposure to the latest developments in the field. Complementing classroom learning, we prioritize experiential education through Service-Learning programs, internships, field trips, and NGO collaborations, fostering practical skills and a sense of social responsibility. We are dedicated to our students' professional growth, providing mentoring, soft skills training, UGC NET/JRF coaching, and career guidance, along with support for research publications to empower meaningful contributions to academic discourse.
Our global alumni network speaks volumes about the success of our graduates, equipped with critical thinking, effective communication, and cultural awareness, excelling in various professional realms. In addition to our core curriculum, we offer comprehensive English language support throughout the University, utilizing traditional and digital methods to tailor content for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Furthermore, our expertise extends beyond academia through extension services and consultancies via our in-house Incubation Cell, fostering a collaborative and innovative academic environment. Guided by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others," we are committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and community engagement.
We welcome you to explore the wealth of opportunities within the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Christ University, where we strive to cultivate a vibrant, intellectually stimulating community, empowering students to become leaders and innovators in their chosen fields.
Knowledge Management Senior Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
BA English - Honours (2016-19)
My passion for filmmaking was encouraged by the Department, through inputs from professors.Their persuasion to enter competitions helped me sharpen my skills.
My passion for filmmaking was encouraged by the Department, through inputs from professors.Their persuasion to enter competitions helped me sharpen my skills.
Welcome to the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Christ University, where tradition meets contemporary relevance, offering a rich academic journey blending classical literary exploration with modern cultural analysis.
As one of the University's oldest and largest departments, we take pride in our esteemed faculty, each holding a Ph.D. and specializing in diverse fields including ELT and Linguistics, Postcolonial Literature, India Studies, Postmodernism, Identity Studies, Diaspora, City Studies, Art, Aesthetics, Interart, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, and Film Studies. This wide-ranging expertise ensures comprehensive mentorship for our students. The department offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for students at all stages of their academic journey. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to tackle current issues and emerging disciplines. Dedicated courses in Gender, Spatiality, Ecology, and Service-Learning provide students with nuanced insights into diverse narratives and societal concerns, while our commitment to innovation ensures relevance in these areas.
Supplementing our academic offerings are enlightening lecture series and national and international seminars, offering students exposure to the latest developments in the field. Complementing classroom learning, we prioritize experiential education through Service-Learning programs, internships, field trips, and NGO collaborations, fostering practical skills and a sense of social responsibility. We are dedicated to our students' professional growth, providing mentoring, soft skills training, UGC NET/JRF coaching, and career guidance, along with support for research publications to empower meaningful contributions to academic discourse.
Our global alumni network speaks volumes about the success of our graduates, equipped with critical thinking, effective communication, and cultural awareness, excelling in various professional realms. In addition to our core curriculum, we offer comprehensive English language support throughout the University, utilizing traditional and digital methods to tailor content for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Furthermore, our expertise extends beyond academia through extension services and consultancies via our in-house Incubation Cell, fostering a collaborative and innovative academic environment. Guided by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others," we are committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and community engagement.
We welcome you to explore the wealth of opportunities within the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Christ University, where we strive to cultivate a vibrant, intellectually stimulating community, empowering students to become leaders and innovators in their chosen fields.