Department of English

The Department of English at SNDT Arts and Commerce College for Women, Pune was established in 1916, making it one of the oldest departments of the institution. For many decades, the Department offered Communication English, equipping students with language proficiency for academic and professional life. In 2015, English was introduced as a Major subject, and since then, the Department has been successfully offering English Literature along with language courses.

Objectives:
• To enable effective communication in English.
• To use English in different registers and contexts.
• To develop language learning skills.
• To cultivate critical reading, analytical ability, and independent thinking.

Unique Features:
• A legacy of over 100 years of English teaching.
• Qualified and research-oriented faculty.
• Blend of language and literature in the curriculum.
• Workshops, Bridge courses, and remedial teaching for first-generation learners.
• Student-centered activities: debates, dramatics, literary days, and creative writing.
• Guest lectures, workshops, and training in soft skills.
• Exhibition on Women Writers, National Conference on Contemporary Women along with Hindi and Marathi Departments.

Skills Acquired in the Department:
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to use English across academic, creative, and professional domains.
• Critical reading, analysis, and interpretation of texts.
• Research and presentation skills.
• Soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Further Opportunities:
Students graduating in English can pursue:
• Teaching and Academics (schools, colleges, competitive exams).
• Media and Communication (journalism, editing, publishing, PR).
• Corporate Sector (Language trainers, business communication, content development, HR training).
• Creative Fields (Content writers, translation, advertising, creative writing, copywriting).
• Higher Education and Research in India and abroad.