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Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା

Exploring the identity and humanity through Language, Literature and Culture

The Odia Department was established in 1969 and has evolved into a renowned platform of pedagogical inspiration, critical thinking, inter-disciplinary research, and identity consciousness and linguistic vitality. At the same line, it enriches the study of Odia literature within the spectrum of intellectual traditions of India and the world. Its curriculum finds fascination with classical literary texts and traditions, literary theory and close reading, with various literary aspects of ancient, mediaeval, modern literature along with indigenous languages and knowledge systems depicted in the literary forms. The folklores of Odisha and its various genres critically examine the life and livelihood of the people and inspires indigenous skill practises of the artisan communities.

Thrust Areas of Research

Odia Literary Studies

Odia Literary Studies

Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies

Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies

Computational Linguistics

Computational Linguistics

Ethnography Studies

Ethnography Studies

Tribal Literature

Tribal Literature

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature

Epigraphy and Textual, Criticism

Epigraphy and Textual, Criticism

Vision

  • To empower students to think differently and discuss Odia identity through language, literature, and culture from a holistic point of view in the contemporary intellectual climate of the World. And to train students in every branch of Odia language and literature with reference to the Indian pluri-literary tradition.

Mission

  • To create an academic atmosphere in which teaching–learning activities are student-centric.
  • To promote translation and comparative literary studies as the future of multilingual Indian context.
  • To promote multidisciplinary approach in the study of Odia literature and culture.

Distinctive Features

  • Engaged in interdisciplinary research
  • Documentation of Tribal Languages and Cultures and Folklore
  • Faculty research highlights Applied Linguistics, History of Literature and Language technology
  • Skill development including Textual Criticism, Practical Translation, Lexicography Studies
  • History of hosting authors meet and organizing workshop, seminar and conferences

Faculties

HOD
Prof. Navaneeta Rath

Prof. Navaneeta Rath

odiabiuu@gmail.com

Dr. (M/S) Bishnupriya Otta (Retd on 2019)

Dr. (M/S) Bishnupriya Otta (Retd on 2019)

bpotta@gmail.com

Dr. Anadi Charan Gan (Relieved on 2017)

Dr. Anadi Charan Gan (Relieved on 2017)

anadi.gan@rediffmail.com

Prof. Narayan Sahoo (upto 2017)

Prof. Narayan Sahoo (upto 2017)

sahoonarayan395@gmail.com

Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy

Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy

prof.stripathy@gmail.com

Programmes

Sl.No. Programme Seats
1 M.A (ODIA) 64

Content

Sl.No. Programme Download
1 M.A (ODIA)
2 M.Phil (Odia)
3 Ph.D(Odia)

Objectives & Outcomes

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  • Seminar Library
  • Internet facilities for staff and students
  • Class rooms with ICT facility
  • Common room

Research Scholars

Research Supervisors

ILMS

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