English  – the language of the world. A language spoken and written in almost every corner of every part of the globe. From trade and commerce to novels and books, English is everywhere. The Department of English strives to train the students with the best of facilities and an experienced staff.

Vision:
Eloquent speakers, efficient and effective thinkers, leaders and writers who can meet the current challenges and needs of the global society.

Mission:
To equip students to access their inner potential by honing their oral and writing skills in English so as to become confident, competent and credible public communication and to inculcate an appreciation for the English Language and its literatures.

Objectives:

  • To hone the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in our students in the English language.
  • To promote the use of grammatically correct English Language and to communicate effectively.
  • To help students acquire the knowledge of the subject of English literature and inculcate an appreciation for World Literatures.
  • To nurture their innate creativity and originality and open fresh avenues for personality development.
  • To train students to compete at the national and global level and prepare them for the job market.
  • To help students acquire social, national and universal values through the study of English Literature.

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 Priya Carvalho e Viegas - EnglishName: Priya Carvalho e Viegas

Present Designation: Associate Professor

Address:Margao

Qualification: M.A., B.Ed., SET

Teaching Experience: 27 Years

Profile: Joined the Department of English at Rosary College in 1993.  She has extensive experience in teaching Communication Skills and Literature. Her areas of interest are Goan Literature and Shakespeare Studies. She aims at making classroom teaching interactive, student-centric and interesting with the use of ICT. She has served the college in diverse roles as Cultural Coordinator, Convenor of the Languages’ Cell, Heritage Cell, Health Cell, Reading Club and Editor of the College Magazine ‘Navodaya’. She has been a part of the Steering Committee during the 2nd and 3rd cycles of NAAC. Presently, she is the IQAC Coordinator and Academic Coordinator of the college as well as the Nodal Officer for NIRF and AISHE.


Anna Rodrigues - English Name: Anna Marta Rodrigues

Present Designation: Associate Professor

Address: G.F.2, Moonlight Apartments, Chowgule College Road, Gogol, Margao, Salcete, Goa.

Qualification: M.A. in English

Teaching Experience: 29 Years

Profile: Assoc. Prof. Anna M. Rodrigues is the Head of the Department of English at Rosary College. She has extensive experience teaching in the fields of both English Language and English Literature. Besides being involved in teaching, she has also mentored students over the years, been the editor of the college newsletter, college magazine, departmental newsletter, convenor of the Reading Club, Languages’ Cell in addition to being a member of the various committees in the college and at Goa University. With her vast teaching experience, excellent communication skills, approachable and empathetic personality, students find interacting and learning with her beneficial and interesting. Her interests are reading and writing.


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Name:   Ms. Audrey Fernandes

Designation: Associate Professor

Address:   Margao

Qualification: MA (English), Masters in Arts Teaching, SET

Experience:  23 years

Ms. Audrey Fernandes is an Associate Professor in the Department of English .She joined Rosary College in the year 2000. She has held various administrative posts in the college through the years and has been a part of important committees at the University and its affiliated colleges. She has presented papers at Seminars; participated in Orientation and Refresher Courses, Seminars, Workshops, Conferences and F D P’s and organized State level seminars for faculty as well as for students. She has published an article ‘ Macbeth to Maqbool: A Study in Transmutation’ in the research journal Gyana. Apart from teaching her interest is in dramatics. She was awarded the Best Director award for directing the plays Bears and Trees at the All Goa Drama Competition and Inter-collegiate Drama Competition respectively.


Name: Ms. Archana Kumar

Address: Chinchinim

Qualification: MA in English, SET

Experience: 2 Years, 6 months

Profile :

Ms. Archana Kumar is an Asst. Prof. in the Department of English and teaches the students of FY, SY and TY. She is an alumni of Rosary College, was crowned Ms. Rosary 2018 (for her all round excellence) and was awarded the first Rank in Goa at the TYBA examinations in 2018. She has won numerous prizes at various elocution competitions, quizzes, poetry recitations, debates, seminars, spelling bee and treasure hunts and has been featured multiple times in the newspapers for her achievements. Ms. Archana is a voracious reader, active sportsperson and cultivates a passion for teaching and inspiring minds.


Name: Lynn Marie Dias 

Address: Saligao

Qualification: M.A. (English)

Experience: 1 Year

Profile : Ms. Lynn Dias is a passionate reader and writer, who completed her Masters in English from Goa University in 2022. During her college years, she has participated in various seminars, workshops, been a part of numerous clubs, and was the Coordinator of the English language department event. Apart from this, she has presented academic papers at State and International conferences; and has won a State level award for best essay on ‘Sustainable Development Goals for Goa’. 

Having previously taught papers dealing with Communication Skills and Creative Writing, she makes learning fun, using innovative methodologies. Outside the classroom, she is enthusiastic in organizing and being a part of cultural events. She is also musically inclined and is a part of choirs.


Name: Stesha Febernie Pereira

Present Designation: Assistant Professor

Address: Velim

Qualification: M.A (English)

Profile: Stesha is a postgraduate in English with a strong passion for writing. Several of her letters were published in a local newspaper, addressing topics such as ‘Dhirio in Goa’ and ‘Unendurable heat affecting students’. Her interests are centered around Film Studies, Science Fiction, and Gender and Sexuality. During her MA studies, she was honored with the Leadership award for demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities. She actively participated in academic events, presenting a paper titled ‘Negative Representation of Transgenders in Bollywood’ at EN-GENDER: A State Level Student Symposium organized by Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science. Furthermore, She played a role as the assistant organizer of the Debate competition at Pegasus, hosted by Parvatibai Chowgule College.Outside of academics, she is talented in resin art and string art, showcasing a diverse range of creative skills.