Department of Hindi
About the Department
The Department of Hindi was established in 1964 and Rev Sr. James was the first Head of the Department
Objectives
- The main objective is to develop communication skills by improving their grammatical base and their command of vocabulary.
- By acquainting themselves with famous writers, they can contribute a lot to our country's National Integration.
For degree courses, Hindi is taught as an additional language. Students are at liberty to take either Hindi or Malayalam as the optional subject for the additional language. A Post Admission Test for I DC classes is conducted to determine the academic standing of the students. The weaker students are identified and given the necessary guidance. Sr. James Scholarship and Dr Sindhu K.C Memorial Cash Award are given to the Hindi students (Top Scorer in Hindi in UG Programme, Best Student in Hindi for II DC Hindi Examination and Best Outgoing Student of the Degree classes.) At present, Dr Merly K Punnoose is serving as HOD and Research Guide in the department. Research Activities are also promoted under her guidance.
Former Faculty Members
1. Late. Rev. Sr. James (1964-1991)
Sr. James was a sincere and dedicated teacher. She was the warden of the college hostel for several years.
2. Smt. Nirmala Thampuran (1966-1967)
She served the college for seven months.
3. Dr M. J. Thomas (1967-1993)
He was a poet at heart. He was the 'Guruji' of both the students and teaching community.
4. Dr Valsala S. Varma (1975-2004)
She was noted for her dedication, innovation and creative talent.
5. Smt. Annamma Simon (1985-2007)
She was noted for her maternal care. She was also known for her dedication and hard work as well.
6. Late Dr Sindhu K.C. (1990-2010)
She was exemplary in her performance in the class. She was noted for her guidance given to the student community.
Certificate of Appreciation – For Remarkable Contribution to the Publication of MGU UGP Textbooks.
Dr. Merly K Punnoose was honoured by the Honourable Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University for remarkable Contributions to the First & Second Semester Books for MGU UGP Honours.
DEPARTMENT
Department offers AEC (Ability Enhancement Course for B.A / B.Sc /B.Com, Honours Students.) and
Multidisciplinary Course in Hindi.
Courses Offered
Ability Enhancement Course (AEC For B.A )
Ability Enhancement Course (AEC For B.SC )
Ability Enhancement Course (AEC For B.Com )
Multidisciplinary Course (MDC)
Value Addition Course (VAC)
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
Positions Held
Hindi (U.G) Board Of Studies Chairperson (M.G University) – 2021 -2024
Hindi (U.G) Expert Committee Convener (M.G University) - 2024 Onwards
CBCS Coordinator – 2024
Coordinator of EBSB Club – 2020 Onwards
Member of Research Cell – 2013 Onwards
Achievements
PhD Awarded - 1
Edited Books – 9 (2024 - 2025)
Media Aur Hindi Kahani
Pyari Hindi
Harit Sahitya
Harit Yatra
Gadya Manjari
Cinema Aur Stri
Hindi Biopics
Vaishvik Hindi
Rangoli
Book -1 (2025)
New Text New Aesthetic
Article – 1
Anya Se Ananya Ki Ananyata – Keral Jyothi – ISSN : 2320 – 9976. (August – 2024)