With the National Education Policy (NEP) in place, India has started down the path of an educational revolution. For higher educational institutions, this means promoting a more interdisciplinary approach in a bid to raise the standards of universities and match the global scale. The so-far rigidly held boundaries are collapsing and creating a far more inclusive environment. For an institution like MIT School of Humanities, a constituency unit of MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, which has incorporated this approach into its vision, this is confirmation that it is the right path to a bright future. It has quickly become a much sought-after Institute for the unique programmes it offers. It is one of the handful of colleges in India that provides B.A. Honours in English as a flagship programme. With this programme, students can master English and live a new life in a new language they learn to communicate in, exploring linguistic, literary and cultural aspects innovatively.
Along with core subjects that offer more in-depth and critical literature knowledge than a regular B.A. in English course, students can also choose from a wide range of interdisciplinary electives like psychology, anthropology, political science, mass communication and so on. A lot of thought has gone into the careful design of the syllabus, which is at the core of the programme. The unique aspect of the syllabus is the inclusion of world literature in English instead of traditional English (or rather British) literature. This inclusion is something that even some of the more advanced and more reputed courses struggle with. This awareness of world-class literature in English from countries other than just England and America is a unique and exemplary feature of the programme. The associated activities, assignments are all designed to elicit intelligent and honest responses from students.
Additionally, the bracketed specialization in English Language and Literature Teaching (ELLT) at the Master’s level (M.A. in English) is a rare and in-demand programme that several English literature and language enthusiasts all over the country aim to pursue post their Bachelor’s. The programme provides postgraduate-level study in a number of important areas of current theory and practice in applied linguistics, language and literature teaching. It provides English teaching professionals with a route to advanced knowledge and skills in the English language and literature curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. It also offers students an opportunity to update their knowledge in a flexible and supported learning environment. This Master's programme is the only one in Pune with an exclusive focus on 'teaching' encompassing the areas of both Language and Literature and is aimed at practising teaching as a form of continued professional development.
The programme opens up exciting and stimulating career opportunities, both nationally and internationally, as a teacher of English or as someone who can shape the future of English language and literature teaching.
Additionally, MIT School of Humanities attracts many Ph.D. Scholars who join as full-time or part-time Ph.D. Scholars pursuing their doctorate in English. The University has taken a unique initiative of supporting full-time Ph.D. Scholars with monthly stipend too. In a nutshell, MIT School of Humanities has become the preference for students and English language and literature professionals alike.
The School of Humanities (SoH) is second to none when it comes to training students not only in core subjects related to language and literature but also in transforming students into well rounded personalities. With the aid of MIT School of Holistic Development, it gives students the liberty to choose from interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and pragmatic fields such as music, dance, gymnasium, yoga, communication skills as well as foreign and Indian language courses. It is also a Cambridge Authorised Centre offering ‘Cambridge Linguaskill’, an add-on course and global certification on par with IELTS, for all students at SoH. Undoubtedly, MIT SoH is the paradigm of this new approach towards teaching-learning, curriculum designing and delivery.
The state-of-the-art infrastructure, well-furnished and equipped classrooms and the upcoming language laboratory are beyond comparison.
With the University having established tie-ups and MoUs with several well-known international institutes and firms, students graduating from MIT School of Humanities are bound to be successful professionals with an edge over others!
