About the School

The School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies has been conceptualised to encourage creation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of security and strategic studies, and international relations in the country. Initially, it was Centre for Security Studies which was established in 2009 as one of the founding centres under School of International Studies. Subsequently, in May 2018, with approval from the University Grants Commission, the School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies came into existence.

Academic programmes at the School intend to pursue and encourage study, research and analysis in all areas of security and strategic studies including research into various internal security threats, nuclear deterrence and strategy, threats emanating from Space and Cyber domain, national security structure and higher defence management. Given the importance of Gujarat's historical connections with the larger world, it will pursue research on maritime and coastal security. Besides the other global areas, the School's immediate area of focus is on India's immediate and extended neighbourhood.

Dean's Welcome Message

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Prof. Balaji Ranganathan

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies (SLL & CS) at the Central University of Gujarat. Our School is a vibrant academic hub that brings together a wide range of linguistic, literary, and cultural disciplines under one umbrella. We are proud to house departments dedicated to the study and promotion of diverse languages including German, Chinese, Hindi, English, Gujarati, and Comparative Literature and Translation Studies.

At SLL & CS, we are committed to fostering critical thought, intercultural understanding, and scholarly excellence. Our academic programs are designed not only to develop proficiency in languages and literatures but also to cultivate deep insights into the cultural, philosophical, and historical dimensions that shape human societies. Through a balance of tradition and innovation, we encourage interdisciplinary approaches and comparative frameworks that prepare students to engage meaningfully in a globalized world.

Our faculty comprises distinguished scholars, authors, translators, and educators who bring rich academic and practical experience to the classroom. They are dedicated to nurturing intellectual curiosity, creativity, and academic rigor among our students.

Whether your interest lies in pursuing advanced research, mastering a new language, exploring literature and translation, or contributing to cultural dialogue, the School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies provides a supportive and stimulating environment for your academic journey.

Dr Balaji Ranganathan
Dean, School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies

Departments

HOD - German Studies
Department of German Studies

The Department of German Studies was established in 2011 with the objective of expanding knowledge, learning and research on German language, literature and culture in India and contributing to India's close links with Germany.

HOD: Dr RoshanLal Jahel

Email: roshan.jahel@cug.ac.in

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HOD - DCLTS
Department of Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Comparative Literature is an interdisciplinary area of studies that has gained importance in the academic programmes of Humanities in the last few decades. As a subject it has great relevance to a multi-lingual society like India.

HOD: Dr Balaji Ranganathan

Email: balajiranganathan@cug.ac.in

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HOD - English Studies
Department of English Studies

The Department of English Studies offers M.A. in English, M.Phil. in English and Ph.D. in English programmes. The course content reflects the changed contours of the discipline of English Studies.

HOD: Prof Atanu Bhattacharya

Email: atanu@cug.ac.in

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HOD - Hindi Studies
Department of Hindi Studies

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HOD: Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Dubey

Email: sanjeev.dubey@cug.ac.in

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HOD - Chinese Studies
Department of Chinese Studies

Chinese language learning has emerged as a major academic discipline in today's world. The interaction between India and China has a history of more than two thousand years. China is India's largest neighbour and biggest trading partner.

HOD: Dr. Prabhat Kumar

Email: prabhat@cug.ac.in

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HOD - Gujarati Studies
Department of Gujarati Studies

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HOD: Dr Ajaysinh Chauhan

Email: ajay.sinh@cug.ac.in

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Program Details

B.A. (Hons.) in German Studies
Department: German Studies
Duration: 3 Years
Syllabus:
M.A. in German Studies
Department: German Studies
Duration: 2 Years
Syllabus:
Ph.D. in German Studies
Department: German Studies
Duration: 3-5 Years
Syllabus:
M.Phil in Comparative Literature
Department: Comparative Literature
Duration: 1.5 Years
Syllabus:
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature
Department: Comparative Literature
Duration: 3-5 Years
Syllabus:
M.A. in English
Department: English Studies
Duration: 2 Years
Syllabus:
M.Phil. in English
Department: English Studies
Duration: 1.5 Years
Syllabus:
Ph.D. in English
Department: English Studies
Duration: 3-5 Years
Syllabus:
M.A. in Hindi
Department: Hindi Language & Literature
Duration: 2 Years
Syllabus:
M.Phil. in Hindi
Department: Hindi Language & Literature
Duration: 1.5 Years
Syllabus:
Ph.D. in Hindi
Department: Hindi Language & Literature
Duration: 3-5 Years
Syllabus:
Four Year UG (Honours with Research) in Chinese
Department: Chinese Studies
Duration: 4 Years
Syllabus:
M.A. in Chinese
Department: Chinese Studies
Duration: 2 Years
Syllabus:
Ph.D. in Chinese
Department: Chinese Studies
Duration: 3-5 Years
Syllabus:
M.A. in Gujarati
Department: Gujarati Language and Literature
Duration: 2 Years
Syllabus:
Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. in Gujarati
Department: Gujarati Language and Literature
Duration: 5 Years
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Faculty Profile

Prof Atanu Bhattacharya
Prof. Atanu Bhattacharya (Professor & Head)

Department: English Studies

Email: atanu@cug.ac.in

Specialization: English Language Studies, Cultural Studies, Digital Technology Studies, Bengali Science Fiction.

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Dr Sanjeev Kumar Dubey
Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Dubey (Professor & Head)

Department: Hindi Studies

Email: sanjeev.dubey@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Modern Hindi Fiction, Modern Hindi Poetry, Functional Hindi, Journalism and Media Studies.

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Dr Balaji Ranganathan
Prof. Balaji Ranganathan (Professor & Dean / Chairperson)

Department: Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Email: balajiranganathan@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Oriental Studies, Orientalism and Colonial India, Formation of Public Bodies in Colonial India, Historiography, Comparative Indian Literature, Psychoanalysis, Early Indian Numismatics, and Early Indian Bronzes.

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Dr Rajesh Makwana
Prof. Rajesh Makwana (Professor)

Department: Gujarati Studies

Email: rajesh.makwana@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Literary Criticism, Medieval Literature, Marginal Literature, Folklore.

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Dr Bipul Kumar
Prof. Bipul Kumar (Professor)

Department: Hindi Studies

Email: bipul.kumar@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Madhykaalin Hindi Kavya, Katha Sahity, Cinema and Media.

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Prof Suresh Kumar Agrawal
Prof. Suresh Kumar Agrawal (Professor)

Department: Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Email: sureshagrawal@cug.ac.in

Specialization: -

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Dr Ajaysinh Chauhan
Prof. Ajaysinh Chauhan (Professor / Chairperson)

Department: Gujarati Studies

Email: ajay.sinh@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Postmodern Gujarati Literature Indigenous Literature.

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Prof Sunil Ratibhai Sagar
Prof. Sunil Ratibhai Sagar (Professor)

Department: English Studies

Email: sunil.sagar@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Translation Studies, translation history.

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Dr Vinai Kumar Donthula
Dr Vinai Kumar Donthula (Associate Professor)

Department: German Studies

Email: vinaikumar@cug.ac.in

Specialization: DaF, Linguistics, and Translation.

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Dr Ishmeet Kaur
Dr Ishmeet Kaur (Assistant Professor)

Department: English Studies

Email: ishmeet@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Literature from the Margins, Women Studies, Translation, and Sikh Studies.

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Dr Zakia Firdaus
Dr Zakia Firdaus (Assistant Professor)

Department: Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Email: zakia.firdaus@cug.ac.in

Specialization: North American Native fiction, Canadian Literature, Gender Studies, Post Colonial Literature, Indian Writing in English.

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Dr Prabhat Kumar
Dr Prabhat Kumar (Assistant Professor / Co-Ordinator)

Department: Chinese Studies

Email: prabhat@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Chinese Language, Literature and Culture; Translation & Interpretation; India in Chinese Literature.

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Dr RoshanLal Jahel
Dr RoshanLal Jahel (Assistant Professor / Co-Ordinator)

Department: German Studies

Email: roshan.jahel@cug.ac.in

Specialization: German Literature, DaF, and German Cinema.

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Dr Dhara Chotai
Dr Dhara Chotai (Assistant Professor)

Department: English Studies

Email: dhara.chotai@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Literary Historiography, Colonial Studies, Cultural Studies, Visual Culture.

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Dr Zarana Maheshwari
Dr Zarana Maheshwari (Assistant Professor)

Department: Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Email: zarana.maheshwary@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Translation studies and practice, travel writing, colonial literature, public sphere.

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Dr Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Dr Pramod Kumar Tiwari (Assistant Professor)

Department: Hindi Studies

Email: pramod@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Language (Hindi), Folk literature (Bhojpuri), Journalism, Education(Early Literacy), Modern Poetry (Hindi).

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Dr Gajendra Kumar Meena
Dr Gajendra Kumar Meena (Assistant Professor)

Department: Hindi Studies

Email: gajendra.meena@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Sathottary Hindi Kavita,Aadivasee Sahitya.

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Dr Nishant Kumar
Dr Nishant Kumar (Assistant Professor)

Department: Chinese Studies

Email: nishant.kumar@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Modern & Contemporary Chinese Literature, Chinese Language & Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation; History, Society & Culture of China.

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Mr Swami Kundan Kishor
Mr Swami Kundan Kishor (Assistant Professor)

Department: Chinese Studies

Email: swamiyadav@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Poetry Translation, Journalistic Translation, Traditional Chinese Characters, Simplified Chinese Characters, Chinese History. Languages are known: Hindi, English, Chinese, Urdu, Arabic.

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Ms Jaspreet Kaur Layal
Ms Jaspreet Kaur Layal (Assistant Professor)

Department: German Studies

Email: jaspreet.layal@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Literary translation of German Children's and Juvenile Literature; Film adaptations of Children's and Juvenile Literature; Subtitling and dubbing.

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Mr Prashant Kaushik
Mr Prashant Kaushik (Assistant Professor)

Department: Chinese Studies

Email: prabhat@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Chinese Language and History, Translation, Translation Theory, Interpretation.

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Dr Pratibha Pandya
Dr Pratibha Pandya (Assistant Professor)

Department: Gujarati Studies

Email: pratibha.trivedi@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Literary Criticism, Folklore.

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Dr Deepak Bhanushankar Bhatt
Dr Deepak Bhanushankar Bhatt (Assistant Professor)

Department: Gujarati Studies

Email: deepak.bhatt@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory, Prakrit, Apabhramsha, Old Gujarati and medieval Gujarati Literatures, Drama, Diaspora, Contemporary Gujarati Literature/s, Indian Literatures.

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Dr Sangita Chaudhari
Dr Sangita Chaudhari (Assistant Professor)

Department: Gujarati Studies

Email: sangita.chaudhari@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Folk Literature and Criticism, Folk Research.

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Dr Baldevbhai.C prajapati
Dr Baldevbhai.C prajapati (Assistant Professor)

Department: Gujarati Studies

Email: baldev.prajapati@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Folklore,lok natya bhavai.

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Dr Milind Solanki
Dr Milind Solanki (Assistant Professor)

Department: English Studies

Email: milind.solanki@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Historiographic Metafiction, Comparative Indian Literature, Science fiction, Cultural Studies.

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Dr Vipul Solanki
Dr Vipul Solanki (Assistant Professor)

Department: Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Email: vipul.solanki@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Translation Studies, Literature of Marginalized, Indian Literature.

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Dr Premlata Devi
Dr Premlata Devi (Assistant Professor)

Department: Hindi Studies

Email: premlata.devi@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Aadhunik Hindi Kavita, Bhartiya Kavya shashtra.

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Dr Sandhya Rai
Dr Sandhya Rai (Assistant Professor)

Department: Hindi Studies

Email: sandhya.rai@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Hindi Katha Sahitya, Madhyakaleen Hindi kavya.

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Dr Prashant Dharmadhikari
Dr Prashant Dharmadhikari (Assistant Professor)

Department: English Studies

Email: prashant@cug.ac.in

Specialization: Indian English Literature, Post-millennial Indian English Fiction, Mythology-inspired Indian English fiction, Marathi Literature, Sanskrit Literature, Sant Sahitya.

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Ms Priya Kumari
Ms Priya Kumari (Assistant Professor)

Department: German Studies

Email: priya.kumari@cug.ac.in

Specialization: German Language, Literature of German Speaking Countries, Afro-German Literature, Post- and Decolonial Theories, Theories from the Global South, Epistemic Injustice, Memory Studies, Marginalized and Migration Literature, and Culture Studies.

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