Communicative/Functional English (Major)

Proficiency in English is acknowledged to be an essential requirement in a multilingual Nation like India, for communication at national as well as international levels. The present system of higher education, however, does not fully equip the advanced student for entry into the job market after securing the B.A. degree.

With this in mind, the UGC has introduced Communicative English Major in Select Colleges at degree level. The course is oriented towards acquisition of English language skills, both written and oral which enables the learner to function effectively in the real world. Along with language learning, the course also has a practical element of "on the job training" hopefully which, will prepare the learner to be absorbed into the job market. The course is offered to a limited number of students and concentrates on individual needs and abilities. It is an intensive course of three years' duration (1550 marks). On completion, the student will be awarded a BA Degree with a Major in Communicative English.

This Vocational Course has been introduced in Jogamaya Devi College. Students willing to join this course will have to take Communicative English as a Major subject, along with English (General) and Political Science (General). The course fee for vocational course is Rs. 1,200 - per year, to be paid in July & January.

A student willing to take Communicative English and English as an Elective subject must have secured more than 45 per cent marks in the last H.S. or Equivalent Examination and 50%, in English.