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Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା

Interpreting the world through literature and language

Established in 1969, the department has grown into a distinguished hub of critical inquiry, textual scholarship, and language research. It situates the study of English within the broader intellectual traditions of India and the world. Its curriculum engages equally with canonical and emergent texts, with literary theory and close reading, with world literature in translation and with the specificities of regional literary cultures, particularly those of Odisha.

Thrust Areas of Research

Vision

To become a dynamic centre of literary and linguistic excellence that bridges the canonical traditions of English studies with the rich plurality of Indian literatures, languages, and cultural expressions.

Mission

  • To decolonise the literary canon progressively by integrating Indian aesthetics, tribal literatures, Odia literary heritage, and postcolonial thought.
  • To build structured academic pathways in Translation Studies, Professional and Creative Writing, Film Studies, and Digital Humanities, bridging humanistic inquiry with contemporary professional practice.

Distinctive Features

  • Strong emphasis on translation and interdisciplinary research
  • Engagement with regional, national and global literary traditions
  • Faculty research spanning comparative literature, tribal studies, and life writing
  • Diverse elective offerings including Film Studies, Children’s Literature, and Professional Writing
  • History of hosting international scholars and conferences

Faculties

  • Department Library and Reading Room
  • Smart Classroom

Research Scholars

Research Supervisors

ILMS

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