The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Department of English, Eastern University, in collaboration with the Eastern University English Club (EUEC), organized an academic session titled “Academic Session: Basics of Academic Research in Language and Literature” under the theme, “From Idea to Presentation: Practical Skills for Academic Research.” The session was held recently at Rezakul Haidar Hall, Eastern University, for the students of the Department of English. The initiative was undertaken as part of the department’s commitment to academic excellence and research development in the field of English language and literature.
The session was coordinated by Dr. Md. Ashraf Hossain, Professor, Faculty of Business Administration and Director, IQAC, Eastern University, and Mr. Khaled Mahmud, Lecturer, Department of English. The academic session was aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of fundamental research skills in English language and literature and guiding them through the practical aspects of academic research, from conceptualization to presentation.
The resource person of the session was Dr. Shafia Akhter, Associate Professor, Department of English, and Dean of the School of Arts, Eastern University. Dr. Shafia discussed the basics of academic research in English language and literature, including topic selection, formulation of research questions, writing a literature review, applying appropriate methodologies, and practicing effective academic writing within the general structure of a research paper. In addition, she threw light on contemporary perspectives and gave practical guidelines essential for conducting quality academic research in the field of English language and literature.
The session was attended by around 65 participants, including both teachers and students from the Department of English. Certificates of participation were distributed among the attendees.
Dr. Md. Ashraf Hossain extended his heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shafia Akhter for conducting such a comprehensive and fruitful session on academic research. He emphasized that her practical guidelines and scholarly perspectives would greatly benefit the students in their academic journey. Dr. Ashraf also expressed his keen interest in further collaboration between the IQAC and the Department of English, highlighting the importance of joint initiatives to strengthen the culture of research and academic excellence at Eastern University.
A special segment of the session featured Ms. Irene Siddique Nancy, an alumna of the Department of English, Eastern University, who is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. She has been serving as a Senior Faculty member in English Language and Literature at Scholastica School for the past fourteen years and is also working as an Adjunct Faculty member at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology and Presidency University, and formerly at Eastern University. In her speech, Ms. Nancy highlighted the significant contribution of the Department of English, Eastern University to her academic and professional growth. She acknowledged the role of the faculty members in shaping her knowledge and skills, which have inspired her to become an English language educator and deepened her passion for English literature.At the concluding session, Mr. Rofiussan, Chairperson of the Department of English, articulated the department’s vision and initiatives regarding the enhancement of students’ knowledge and skills in academic research in English language and literature. He encouraged students to actively participate in academic contests, conferences, and research-related activities to broaden their academic exposure. He expressed his gratitude to the keynote speaker for facilitating an insightful and informative session enriched with contemporary knowledge. He also thanked the organizers, coordinators, collaborators, and all participants for making the program a success.#EasternUniversity #IQAC #EnglishDepartment #euec #academicsession #Research #language #literature
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