About ENG
Innovation, academic excellence, and student success.
History
The Department of English of Noakhali Science and Technology University is one of the most vibrant departments in Bangladesh. Since its inception in 2011, the department has been contributing to projecting the ethos of academic research and dissemination of knowledge among its students. The department offers four-year Graduate and one- year Postgraduate degree in English Language and Literature. Nine batches of students received their B.A. (Hons.) degree and eight batches of students received their M.A. in English degree from this department so far. The awardees have been serving the nation actively in different academic and nonacademic fields. The students of the department are enthusiastic, studious, and cultural in mindset. Apart from gaining expertise in literary and linguistic issues, students find ample room for demonstrating their excellence in extracurricular activities like sports, debates, recitations, public speaking, newspaper write up etc. Presently, nineteen highly qualified academics are working as the faculty of the department. Many of them have acquired advanced and specialized degrees from reputed foreign universities in various fields of language and literature. Moreover, the faculty of the department keep themselves updated by engaging in professional activities like participating in national and international workshops, seminars and conferences. Arrangement of seminars, talks, memorials etc. have been a routine activity of the department.
Vision
To be a premier centre for interdisciplinary English studies, committed to nurturing generations of professionally skilled, ethically conscious, culturally aware and research-driven graduates with a deep appreciation for language, literature, human heritage, diversity and technological advancement.
Mission
To generate, disseminate and apply knowledge in language, literature, including interdisciplinary areas, for the benefit of society, country, and culture, and for the development of the global knowledge stream;
To conduct research on language and literature and interdisciplinary themes for the creation of new knowledge and to address the global trends and challenges;
To make the students aware of the global literary, socio-political and cultural concepts enabling them to understand the nuances of texts, textualities, language studies and professional needs;
To provide educational opportunities among the students to promote academic excellence, leadership qualities and community engagement capacities;
To facilitate a deeper comprehension of human diversity in human psychology and their social lives, experiences and perspectives;