Guest lecture on "Job Opportunities after Graduation"

 

Guest Lecture

            The Department of English, Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Satara, organized a Department-Level Guest Lecture for the students of B.A. III on 8th October 2025. The programme was conducted with the objective of creating awareness among students about the diverse career opportunities available after graduation and equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to achieve professional success.

The distinguished resource person for the programme was Dr. S. M. Mehta, a renowned academician and career counsellor. In his informative and thought-provoking lecture on "Job Opportunities after Graduation" Dr. Mehta highlighted the rapidly changing employment landscape and explained how graduates must continuously update their knowledge and skills to remain competitive.

During his address, Dr. Mehta elaborated on the numerous career avenues available to graduates in Arts and Humanities. He discussed employment opportunities in the government sector, including preparation for competitive examinations such as UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other public service recruitments. He also explained career prospects in the private sector, corporate organizations, educational institutions, publishing houses, media, journalism, content writing, digital marketing, public relations, customer relations, and the tourism and hospitality industries.

The speaker emphasized the growing importance of pursuing higher education, including postgraduate programmes, B.Ed., M.Ed., MBA, Law, Translation Studies, Foreign Languages, and professional certification courses. He encouraged students to identify their strengths and interests while selecting a career path and stressed the significance of lifelong learning in today's knowledge-based economy 16 students attended the expert guidance..

A major focus of the lecture was on employability skills. Dr. Mehta explained that academic qualifications alone are insufficient for career success. He motivated students to develop strong communication skills, English language proficiency, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, leadership qualities, teamwork, digital literacy, and professional ethics. He also advised students to participate in seminars, workshops, internships, certificate courses, and extracurricular activities to build confidence and enhance their resumes.

The resource person further guided students on preparing effective resumes, writing professional cover letters, facing interviews confidently, and improving aptitude and soft skills. He shared practical tips on personality development, time management, goal setting, and career planning, encouraging students to remain positive, disciplined, and committed to continuous self-improvement.

The Department of English expressed its sincere gratitude to Dr. S. M. Mehta for delivering an inspiring and informative lecture. The department also appreciated the dedicated efforts of the organizing committee comprising Dr. P. P. Lohar, Mr. S. A. Kamble, Dr. R. B. Rathod, and Mr. S. S. Shelar for the successful planning and execution of the programme.

The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the gracious presence of the resource person, the active participation of the students, and the wholehearted support of the faculty members, making the event a memorable and successful academic activity.

Screening of "After Twenty Years"

 

Department of English

Year 2025-26

Use of ICT

Class:  B.A. III

Subject:  English for Communication

Name of the Teacher   : Mr. Sachin Ashok Kamble

            An ICT-based teaching session was conducted for the B.A. III class on 23 September 2025 in the Department of English. The session was organized as part of the English for Communication course and was facilitated by Mr. Sachin Ashok Kamble.

The lesson focused on "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry. To make the classroom experience more engaging, a projector was used to screen a YouTube video based on the story. The audio-visual presentation enabled students to better understand the plot, characters, setting, and the story's surprise ending.

            After the video screening, students participated in a lively discussion where they analyzed the themes of friendship, loyalty, justice, and irony. The interaction encouraged students to express their views confidently and improved their critical thinking and communication skills. A total of 9 students attended the session. The effective use of ICT enhanced student participation and made the teaching-learning process more interactive and meaningful.

                                                                                                     

Academic Year 2025-26

    Seminar of B.A. III Semester - V 

                Students of English department present their seminar on 7th October with the help of Digital Screen. Principal Mr. S.A. Mohite gave word of praise to students efforts 

Different Activities 

Skit Play

Guest lecture on "Literature, Society and Criticism "Organized on 9th September at English Department. The recourse person was Dr. S. G. Gurav sir from Kolhapur gave a thorough talk on topic 14 students of department attended the lecture.  

Departmental library

 Departmental library 

Lead College Workshop on "English & Soft Skills"

 

Department of English

Thursday, 15th February 2024

            The Department of English at Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Arts, Science & Commerce organized a Lead College Workshop focusing on "English & Soft Skills." The program aimed to enhance the language proficiency and soft skills of students, aligning with the holistic development goals of the institution.

   The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by all dignitaries, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment. Dr. P. P. Lohar, the coordinator of the workshop, welcomed the participants and provided an overview of the program's objectives, emphasizing the importance of English proficiency and soft skills in today's competitive world. Dr. P. P. Lohar introduced the esteemed resource person, Mr. Rajendra Tambile, highlighting his expertise in English language teaching and soft skills development.

   Mr. Rajendra Tambile conducted an interactive and engaging workshop, covering various aspects of English language enhancement and soft skills development. The session included practical exercises, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to equip participants with practical skills.

   Dr. P. C. Chikmath, presiding over the event, delivered a motivating presidential speech. He underscored the importance of continuously developing English language proficiency and soft skills to enhance students' employability and overall success in their chosen fields.

   Mr. S. A. Kamble expressed gratitude to all participants, the Department of English, Mr. Rajendra Tambile, and Dr. P. C. Chikmath for their valuable contributions to the success of the workshop. He encouraged participants to apply the skills acquired in their academic and professional journeys.

The workshop saw active participation from 94 students, teaching, and non-teaching staff, showcasing the widespread interest in enhancing language proficiency and soft skills.

The Lead College Workshop on "English & Soft Skills" proved to be a valuable initiative, providing participants with practical tools for personal and professional development. The Department of English, along with the support of Dr. P. C. Chikmath and Mr. Rajendra Tambile, successfully created a conducive learning environment for skill enhancement. Heartfelt thanks were extended to all attendees, organizers, and the resource person for their significant contributions to the success of this insightful and skill-oriented workshop.

Mr. Rajendra Tambile guiding students

Participant at the workshop on “English & Soft Skills”

Inauguration of workshop by Chief Guest Mr. Rajendra Tambile

Welcome of Mr. Rajendra Tambile

Screening of Drama "The Dread Departure"

 

Activity : Screening of Drama "The Dread Departure"

Class - B A I (O) 

Module 3):  The Dread Departure

No of Present Student: 23

Date: 3/1/2024 

Teacher: Dr P P Lohar 

 

Career Counseling  Programme

                        The Department of English conducted a Career Counseling Programme on ‘Opportunities in Banking Sector ’ on 31 May 2023 for the students to make them aware about the various Courses and Career Opportunities that will improve their skills and efficiency. The programme also aimed at motivating students to get track on their studies and to find out new career opportunities. The session was handled by   P. P. Lohar, HOD, Department of  English. Mr. Rajesh Pawar was the Resource person of the Program.Total  62 Students from department of Commerce and English participated in the Programme.                                                                                         

                  Mr. Rajesh Pawar guiding the students on "Career Opportunities"

One Day National Conference on Changing Nature of Literature in the Age of Technology

 “Changing Nature of Literature in the Age of Technology”

In collaboration with English Language Teachers Association of Indian (ELT@I), and also jointly with Marathi, Hindi and Sanskrit departments, the Department of English organized a national conference on Saturday, 11 Feb., 2023. The theme of the conference was “Changing Nature of Literature in the Age of Technology”. Prof. N. Shantha Naik, Department of English,Vijayanagara Sri Krishna devaraya University, Karnataka, was resource person while Prof. (Dr.) S. S. Sawant, President, ELT@I, Chapter Satara, and Head, Department of English, Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya, Satara was chairing the session allotted to Department. Prof. (Dr.) N. Shantha Naik delivered his scholarly speech on the topic ‘Facebook Poetry: An Overview’. There were 80 participants of English fraternity out of 151 coming from across India. Fifty participants who presented research papers in English showed their interest to publish their research paper in UGC-care listed journal.

Learning English with Fun

 

The Department of English organized one day activity on ‘Learning English with Fun’ for primary school students on 2^nd January 2023 in collaboration with ZP Primary School, Kushi. Miss. Manisha Sutar was the resource person for the program. Total 44 students participated in the ‘Learning English with Fun’ activity from 3^rd to 7^th class.

In today’s era of globalization, students should learn the skill of effective communication in English. The need and importance of learning English language was explained to the students. In order to develop love for English language and critical thinking various activities were taken such as Unscramble me, Tongue Twisters, Who am I? etc.

All the participants actively participated in the activities. These activities developed the skills of recognition, pronunciation and critical thinking among the students. English Dictionaries were distributed among the participants. Feedback forms were taken from the participants.

                  Explanation of the Need and Importance of English language by Miss. Sutar Madam

                               Participation of  Students in the 'Learning English with Fun' activities

                                       Distributions of English Dictionaries among the students

 

A Guest Lecture was organized by the Dept. of English on “Effective Communication and Personality Development

 

A Guest Lecture was organized by the Dept. of English on “Effective Communication and Personality Development ” on 18th October 2022. The Programme began with Sanstha's Prayer Song. Dr.Lohar P.P. Head  Department of English welcome and gathering. The event commenced with a warm welcome and Introduction speech by Dr. Rathod R.B. Today'sguest Dr. Suresh S. Patil, Assistant Professor, Department of English,  Arts, and Commerce College, Nagthane was the Resource Person. He discussed the topic of listening through fun-filled activities to develop the student's confidence levels. The students were made to know the importance of communication skills for all types of professions. It also helped the students to build a positive attitude and motivated them to achieve success in life. Dr. A.S. Tawar  Vice-Principal, Shared that it was a great experience to be a part of such an informative and helpful session kind would definitely change the way of working from hard work to smart work. 79 students participated in the program which proved to be very informative where they could realize the importance of soft skills in one’s personality development. It was an enlightening experience and aimed at developing the listening and speaking skills of the students instead of merely providing theoretical knowledge.  He appreciated faculty members and students for the successful conduction of the guest lecture. Mr.  Shelar sir you have done a really nice anchoring. The interactive session came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Sahil Gangawane  B.Com II Year student. 

Report: A Guest Lecture –On Language and Literature: Interpretation to Communication

        Report A Guest Lecture –On Language and Literature: Interpretation to Communication.

                                             Shakespeare Day celebrated

The Department of English as a team under the leadership of Dr. P. P. Lohar, HoD organized a guest lecture on 23.04.2022. The chief Guest Dr. D.S.Kale Assistant Professor &Head Department of English, Amdar Sashikant Shinde College, Medha delivered a  lecture on the topic “ Language and Literature: Interpretation to Communication”. The event began with invoking the blessings of the Almighty God.  Dr.Rathod R.B. P. G. Coordinator Department of English welcomed the gathering and  Dr. R.V.Shejawal Principal, L.B.S College, Satara  delivered the presidential address. The chief Guest Dr. D.S.Kale addressed the students on how to develop language skills on their own. His speech was divided into three parts. In the first part, he focused on how to develop the LSRW skills. In the second part he distributed pictures to the students and he asked them to scrutinize the picture after which they were asked to speak about the picture. 

            Then he compared the act of reading the picture to the act of reading a book viz., first one scans a book, then looks for a specific point and then critically analyzes it. In the last part he covered the recent trends in literature with a special focus on postcolonial theory, and Postmodern theory . There were 84 participants in total, consisting of students, research scholars, and teaching faculty. A lively interactive session followed the speaker’s talk. Mr.S.A.Kamble and Mr. S. Shelar, a member of the organizing committee was a great help. The programme came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Rathod R.B.

Report on Guest Lecture Topic: Feminism in Postmodern Indian Fiction

 

Report on Guest Lecture

Topic: Feminism in Postmodern Indian Fiction

Resource Person: Dr. Vishnu Chavan – Asst. Professor Department of English, Tywade College Koradi Nagpur

                                   Conducted on: 20-04-2022

An online guest lecture was organized by the Department of English, Lal Bahadur Shastri College, Satara. The session started with greetings from Head Department of English, Dr. P.P.Lohar and P.G. coordinator Dr. Rathod R.B . Resource Person Dr. Vishnu Chavan  Asst. Professor Department of English, Tywade College Koradi Nagpur delivered a discourse on the topic “Feminism in Postmodern Indian Fiction”. He delivered an enriching lecture on the prominent Postmodern  literary personalities, novelists, playwrights and poets and also gave, in brief, a chronological representation of History of English Literature. The lecture ended with an interactive session with the students. The lecture was attended by 36 students and 8 Faculty members of English Department the session which went on for two hours and it was an interactive session. The lecture was in online mode through Google meet. The vote of thanks was given by Mr.S.A.Kamble  presented a small token of appreciation to our valuable guests. Mr. Shelar S.S. attended the session along with students of P.G.& U.G Department of English.