Awarded, paper presented and Conference attended

 

Siddhi Sangle was called as  judge for an elocution competition for higher secondary school students, organized under the initiative Atmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa in collaboration with InGoa Media and the Film Television Academy. The event was a wonderful platform to witness the talent and enthusiasm of young students. Siddhi Sangle  was also honored with a certificate of appreciation by the organizers.

Ms. Fabiola Rocha, Assistant Professor in English presented a research paper, titled, ' A Tapestry of Themes: Exploring Morality, Supernaturalism, and Cultural Identity in Lucio Rodrigues' The Wise Fools of Moira and Other Goan Folk Tales ' at  A Two -Day National Seminar on ' Deciphering Indian Folk Heritage: Revisiting the Past & Reevaluating the Present to Rethink the Future ' held on 10th & 11th January 2025, organised by the Department of English of Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Assagao - Goa .

Ms Siddhi Sangle, Asst Prof of English and Ms Vividha Agarwadekar, Asst Prof of English, attend a One Day Multidisciplinary National Conference on the theme "Digital Dialogues: Social Media and Society organized by the Department of Economics Govemment College, Borda-Margao, Goa(Autonomous) on 11 January 2025 in the seminar hall of the Borda college.

Visit to InGoa Academy, a News Channel

 The Department of English organized an educational visit to InGoa Academy, a news channel, on 9th January 2025 from 9:30 a.m. onwards. The purpose of this visit was to provide hands-on learning to the S.Y.B.A. VET students enrolled in the paper titled "News Reporting and Editing."

A group of 17 students actively participated in the visit. They were accompanied by Ms. Siddhi Sangle, Assistant Professor of English, and Ms. Vividha Agarwadekar, Assistant Professor of English.

Students learned about news gathering, different types of news and their types of news reporting, editing principles of editing and much more.  

Students learned about Tele Prompting and new reading and how to go about anchoring and skills required for  the same.

   

Stage play, titled ' No Flowers, No Wreaths .' at Goa University

 The Department of English organised a visit to Goa University to watch a stage play, titled ' No Flowers, No Wreaths ' for the students of SYBA English Major on 8th January 2025. The play aligns with the syllabus of the paper ' Diasporic Goan Literature '. The students were accompanied by Ms. Fabiola Rocha, Ms. Siddhi Sangle and Ms. Vividha Agarwadekar.

A theatrical performance 'No Flowers, No Wreaths: A Play in Three Acts' is being held by Mustard Seeds in collaboration with Goa University. 

Author: Orlando da Costa: Translated by: Isabel de Santa Rita Vás.

The story is about Leopoldina, Salu’s elder sister and adoptive mother to Bostu. Salu is a batcar (landlord) who hides a secret from his family. Leopoldina gives away her lands to Salu and curses him by saying that the lands are extremely fertile, rich in ore, and that she exchanges a fertile land for his infertility.
 

Our students had a great time experiencing the live stage play at Goa university, the theatric experience with live performances, and rhyme and song had a great impact on our students, this play encouraged and motivated our students to participate as well as be a part of an audience for this kinds of stage play which are  performed on occasionally in different locations.  It evoked a sense of catharsis in our fellow students, the emotions this characters showed and played on the stage made them to get themselves involved in this kinds of  stage plays in near future. 

Shaping a Nation: History of America

 

Detailed Report of the Activity

 

The Department of English, under the Centre for Languages, organized a talk titled Shaping a Nation: History of America on October 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the AG5 classroom. The talk was delivered by Mr. Sairaj Bhat, Assistant Professor of History, and was organized for the SYBA and TYBA students. A total of 30 students participated in the talk. 

The program commenced at 9:00 a.m. with an introduction of the guest by Shreya Morajkar, followed by a floral welcome extended by Hritvik Ajgaonkar. The event was smoothly conducted with Ms. Natasha Salgaonkar and Vivek Naik serving as the comperes for the program.

During the talk, Mr. Sairaj Bhat presented an insightful overview of the history of America. He began by discussing the early European settlers and their gradual establishment of colonies. He explained how the European colonization significantly impacted the Indigenous populations of America, leading to a drastic decline in their numbers due to disease, conflict, and displacement. Mr. Bhat also discussed the various social, political, and economic forces that shaped the development of America as a nation, highlighting key historical events like the American Revolution and the Civil War.

In addition, Mr. Bhat elaborated on the Indigenous people of America and their way of life. He showed pictures depicting their deep connection to nature and their harmonious existence with the environment. He highlighted how nature played a central role in their spiritual practices, explaining that many Indigenous communities followed a belief system called totemism. Totemism involved the worship of natural objects, animals, or plants, which were seen as sacred symbols representing their ancestors and spiritual guides.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Riya Sambrekar. The event was successfully coordinated by Ms. Siddhi Sangle, Assistant Professor of English, along with the active participation of students.

Book Reading Session of Varsal at Goa University

 

Students attended Book Reading Session of Varsal at Goa University on 1st August 2024. Around 6 students of Goan Literature in English Translation attended the talk along with faculty Ms. Neha Kalangutkar & Ms. Vividha Agarwadekar.

The author's insightful reading from "Varsal" was followed by a thought-provoking Q&A session, where students delved into the themes, motifs, and literary devices employed in the book.

Event Highlights

- Explorations of Goan identity, culture, and society.

- The intersection of tradition and modernity in contemporary Goan literature.

- The role of translation in preserving and promoting regional languages.

- Intimate setting fostering meaningful interactions between author, students, and faculty.

- Insightful discussions on the nuances of Goan Literature in English Translation

- Opportunities for students to engage with the author and explore the literary landscape of Goa

Feedbacks 

 "Attending the book reading session of 'Varsal' was an enriching experience. The author's reading and subsequent discussion opened new perspectives on Goan literature." -  Anisha Coelho, SYBA.

  The session was a wonderful platform for us to engage with the author and explore the complexities of Goan identity." - Gauri Gosavi SYBA

English Solo Singing Competition

The Department of English organised an English solo singing competition on 11^th Dec 2023 at 2.00 p.m. in the seminar hall. A total of 4 students participated in the competition.

 

Judges for the competition was :-

1) Mr Oscar De Noronha, Associate Professor in English

2) Cherrie Joao, Assistant Professor in Commerce

3) Mr Sairaj Bhat, Assistant Professor in History

 

Winners of the competition are as follows:

1st place - Suraj Divcholkar

2nd place - Anju Parwar

3rd place - Khushi Parab

Consolation prize- Sister Liyana Dantes

 

The programme was co-ordinated by Miss Siddhi Sangle, Assistant Professor in English. The Compere for the program was Miss Mahima Naik and the vote of thanks was proposed   by Miss Mayuri  Pednekar

 

 

Effective Comparing and Public Speaking skills

 

The Department of English organised a talk-cum-workshop on Effective Compering and Public Speaking skills on 11 December 2023 from 10.00 a.m. till 12.10 noon in the seminar hall. The resource person for the same was Mr Shailesh Rajput, a renowned anchor, comperer, and emcee. A total of 103 students participated in the same. The talk was open for FY,SY,TY students of BA and B.com.

Programme started by welcoming the guest and the audience followed by floral welcome of the Resource person.

Mr Rajput explained students on how to be effective while compering , provided them with lots of tips. During the session he threw light on Importance of voice modulation, significance of appearance, body movement, and also presence of mind while conducting a event.

He enlightened audience about various job opportunities available in this field along with the possible challenges in the future.

At the end he conducted an activity where in students were encourage to come up on stage and speak followed by question and answer sessions

The programme was co-ordinated by Miss Siddhi Sangle, Assistant Professor of English. The compère  for the program was Miss Sejal Naik, student of SYBA and  the vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Neha Minesh Kalangutkar,Assistant Professor of English.