Department of English, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

12/05/2026

The Department of English successfully organised a five-day training session on “Quality Teaching through Simulated Classroom Practice” for the students of M.A. English Semester IV from 20th-24th April 2026. The session aimed at enhancing pedagogical skills, classroom confidence, and effective teaching practices through interactive simulated classroom activities. Students actively participated in demonstrations, presentations, reflective discussions, and feedback sessions, making the program a valuable learning experience that strengthened their communication skills and teaching competencies. 📚✨

03/05/2026

Words inspire. Stories transform. You lead. ✨

Admissions are now OPEN for B.A. Major in English / B.A. English Honours (3/4 Year Undergraduate Programme)! Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib

Step into a world where literature meets imagination, critical thinking shapes perspectives, and creativity finds its voice. Build strong foundations in language and literature while preparing for diverse career paths—teaching, media, civil services, content writing, translation, and beyond.

📚 Learn from classics to contemporary texts
🎭 Engage in theatre, literary activities & creative writing
🧠 Develop communication skills & critical thinking
🌍 Explore interdisciplinary learning aligned with NEP

Not just a degree—it’s a journey of ideas, expression, and impact.

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01/05/2026

We are delighted to share that Taranjot Kaur has been awarded Governor's medal for her outstanding academic performance in MA English by securing 8.39 CGPA. The Department congratulates Taranjot Kaur on this well-deserved success and wishes her continued success and a bright future ahead.

27/04/2026

CALL FOR CHAPTERS

Narrating Punjab: English Literary Voices and Cultural Memory

*About the Volume* :
This proposed edited volume seeks to examine Literature in English from Punjab with a specific focus on cultural memory, historical consciousness, and narrative representation. While Indian Writing in English has received considerable scholarly attention, regional English literary production—particularly from Punjab—remains underexplored within academic discourse.
The volume aims to bring together original, peer-reviewed research that critically engages with how Punjab’s social, cultural, and historical experiences—such as Partition, migration, agrarian life, gender relations, religious pluralism, and globalization—are articulated and remembered through English literary forms. The volume aims to:
1. Situate English writing from Punjab within Indian Writing in English and regional literary studies
2. Explore cultural memory, trauma, and identity formation
3. Examine thematic, generic, and narrative trends
4. Engage with contemporary literary and cultural theory

*Themes and Areas of Interest*
(Indicative, not exhaustive)
1. Cultural memory and literary representation
2. Partition narratives and post-memory
3. Region, language, and identity in English writing
4. Diasporic and transnational Punjabi narratives
5. Gendered memory and women’s writing
6. Agrarian landscapes, ecology, and environmental memory
7. Religion, ethics, and collective remembrance
8. Urbanization, modernity, and social transformation
9. Children’s and young adult literature
10. Comparative and interdisciplinary approaches

*Submission Guidelines:*
Abstract: 250–300 words
Keywords: 4–6
Author Bio-note: 100–150 words with institutional affiliation (ORCID, if available)
Chapter Length: 7,000–10,000 words
Referencing Style: MLA (9th Edition)

Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

*Review Process*
All submissions will be subjected to a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor, originality, and relevance.

*Important Dates* (Tentative)
Last date for abstract submission: 15 May 2026
Notification of acceptance: 31 May 2026
Submission of full chapter: 30 June 2026

*Submission Details*
Abstracts should be sent to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject Line: CFP – Narrating Punjab
Publication
An Article Processing Charge (APC) of ₹1000 will be applicable upon acceptance of the chapter for publication.

The volume is proposed for publication with a reputed national publisher, subject to peer review and publisher approval.

27/04/2026

*CALL FOR CHAPTERS*

Revisiting Prof. Puran Singh: Mysticism, Modernity, and Literary Humanism

*About the Volume*

This proposed edited volume seeks to critically reassess the literary, philosophical, and cultural contributions of Prof. Puran Singh, a pioneering figure in Indian Writing in English, Sikh thought, and modern spiritual humanism. Despite his remarkable versatility as a poet, essayist, scientist, and thinker, Prof. Puran Singh remains relatively underexplored within mainstream literary criticism.

His writings—deeply influenced by Sikh philosophy, mysticism, nature, and humanistic values—offer a unique synthesis of spirituality and modernity. His English works, including The Spirit of the Sikhs, The Book of Ten Masters, and The Story of Swami Ram, articulate a vision of life rooted in love, ethical living, and universal brotherhood.

This volume aims to bring together original scholarly essays that explore his literary corpus, philosophical engagements, and enduring relevance in contemporary critical discourse. It seeks to situate Prof. Puran Singh within broader frameworks such as Indian Writing in English, ecocriticism, mysticism, postcolonial studies, and comparative literature.

*The volume aims to:*

1. Reassess Prof. Puran Singh’s contribution to Indian Writing in English

2. Explore the intersection of mysticism, literature, and philosophy in his works

3. Examine his engagement with Sikh thought and spiritual humanism

4. Analyze his relevance in contemporary theoretical and cultural contexts

*Themes and Areas of Interest*

(Indicative, not exhaustive)

1. Mysticism and spiritual humanism in Prof. Puran Singh

2. Sikh philosophy and literary expression

3. Nature, ecology, and environmental consciousness

4. Love, ethics, and universal brotherhood

5. Science, modernity, and spirituality

6. Aesthetic and stylistic features of his prose and poetry

7. Comparative studies (with other Indian or global mystic writers)

8. Prof. Puran Singh and Indian Writing in English

9. Cultural memory and philosophical thought

10. Relevance of his works in contemporary times

*Submission Guidelines:*

Abstract: 250–300 words

Keywords: 4–6

Author Bio-note: 100–150 words with institutional affiliation (ORCID, if available)

Chapter Length: 8,000–10,000 words

*Referencing Style: MLA (9th Edition)*

Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

*Review Process*

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor, originality, and relevance.

*Important Dates (Tentative)*

Last date for abstract submission: 15 June 2026

Notification of acceptance: 30 June 2026

Submission of full chapter: 31 August 2026

*Submission Details*

Abstracts should be sent to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject Line: CFP – Prof. Puran Singh Volume

*Publication*

The volume is proposed for publication with a reputed national/international publisher, subject to peer review and publisher approval.

23/04/2026

On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, the Department organised a mime performance focussed on various stages of women's life and the role of education in women empowerment. Dr. Sikander Singh, Dean Students' Welfare felicitated the Students for their achievements in various events conducted throughout the academic year, including Voicing Sikh Women: Narrativesin English Literature, Instagram Post Creation, Book Cover Design, Literary Video Creation, Reimagined Ending of Literary Texts, Poster Making, and the Three-Day Training Programme on Quality Teaching through Simulated Classroom Practice. The Department congratulates all the winners: Dishant Kaur, Manisha, Amrit Kaur, Tasreen Kaur, Nitika Sharma, Gurpreet Kaur, Sukhdeep Kaur, Harsharan Kaur, Amandeep Singh, Simranpreet Kaur, Seerat Kaur, Sarbjit Kaur, Manjot Kaur, and Gurwinder Singh.

23/04/2026

On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, the Department of English released two books: Shakespearean Souls, Twittering Tongues (eds. Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal & Dr. Baljeet Kaur) and Beyond Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Dialogue in Literary Studies (eds. Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Dr. Baljeet Kaur & Ms. Jaspreet Kaur). The books were released by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Pritpal Singh Dhillon, in the presence of Dean Academic Affairs Prof. (Dr.) Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean Faculty of Languages Dr. Sikander Singh, and Dean Faculty of Religious Studies Dr. Hardev Singh.

16/04/2026

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