Preserving and growing Assamese language, literature and culture
One of the major departments of Majuli College since its founding, the Department of Assamese promotes quality education in literary activities — from Assamese MIL and second language to the Major course introduced in 1978.
Established
Major course introduced
Intake capacity
Teaching staff
The vision of the Department of Assamese is the development and preservation of Assamese language, literature and culture. Through its courses on literature, language and culture, the department seeks to contribute to the world’s literary and cultural traditions and provide quality education to every student.
About the department
The department was started in 1962 with Assamese MIL, Assamese Second Language and Elective Assamese. The Assamese Major subject was introduced in 1978.
The department has five teaching staff (four permanent and one temporary). A departmental library with books and periodicals is within easy reach of students and teachers, a wall magazine is published every six months, and the literary organisation Asomiya Bibhagiya Sahitya Chora helps students build literary skill.
What we are working towards
- Establish a cultural museum to preserve the cultural traditions of Assamese society.
- Open a study centre of performing arts such as Satriya dance, drama and music.
- Organise national and state level seminars and workshops.
- Publish a scholarly journal.
What students get
- Departmental library with books and periodicals.
- Literary organisation: Asomiya Bibhagiya Sahitya Chora.
- A wall magazine published every six months.
Meet the team
Faculty
Head of DepartmentAssociate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Guest Faculty