The Department of Assamese of Goalpara College has a glorious history of the past. It was established in the year of 1955. Mr. Rohit Kr. Sarma was the first head of the department. Dr. Rabindra Nath Choudhury, Mr.Uttam Ch. Sarma, Mrs. Jamuna Sinha and Dr. Khargeswar Nayak served the department for a long time as permanent faculty. They have established the department as a glorious department in the college. A huge number of students passed out with remarkable result from the department and could engage themselves in the various fields. Specially in the academic and cultural field they have good name and fame among the state. Presently the department has three permanent teachers. In the beginning of the session of every year two or three part time lecturers have been appointed. All the faculty members of the department are sincerely engaged to enrich the students’ lives from every side. The faculty members have very good relationship with the students. Presently faculty members are associated with the various research activities. The department organized one national seminar sponsored by U.G.C. One Major project and two minor projects have been completed by the faculty members under U.G.C. scheme. A huge number of books have been published with ISBN by the faculty members. The Faculty members are associated with the various committees for the development of the college. The department is always trying to keep good relationship with socio-cultural organizations for the greater interest of the community.
| Name of the teacher | Designation | Qualification | Research Experience | Teaching Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. B. Bezbora | Associate Professor | M.A. Ph.D. | 15 Years | 26 Years |
| Dr. Md. Johirul Hoque | Assistant Professor | M.A. (double) Ph.D. | 12 Years | 08 Years |
| Mr. Sailenjit Sarma | Assistant Professor | M.A. | — | 32 Years |
Students are admitted strictly on merit (on Marks basis). Students largely come from rural background from low and middle income group. The subject is preferred equally by both the gender and the number of girls is increasing steadily for the last few years.
Alumni Students holding remarkable positions
- Kasim Ali Ahmed, Ex. Principal, Habraghat Mahabidhyalaya, Goalpara College.
- Malina Rabha, Principal, Bikali College, Dhupdhara.
- Lina Sarma, Associate Professor, Safrangguri College.
- Hitesh Das, Associate Professor, Gosaigaon College.
- Dr. Juri Hazarika, Professor, MNC College, Nalbari.
- Pinaki Das, Assistant Professor, Kaliabor College
- Moinul Hoque Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Habraghat College.
- Miss Rina Das, Assistant Professor, Goalpara Girls College.
- Miss Swarnali Talukdar, Assistant Professor, Goalpara Girls College.
- Jayshree Kalita, Assistant Professor, Agia College.
- Abdul Mannan, Principal, Joleswar College.
- Kanta Chokrabaty, Associate Professor, West Goalpara College.
- Abdus Sobur Ahmed, Associate Professor, West Goalpara College.
The department has its own library which is quite rich collection of books and journals. College provides a computer for enhancing new ideas in the course of education. Students and teachers normally consult the departmental library and central library which is a resourceful one.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counselling of students:
Teachers of the department are always available for personal guidance to the students. They are very helpful to the students and encourage them for future prospects. Teachers regularly participate in special coaching classes for students belong to SC, ST, and minority communities. In addition, students facing difficulties are encouraged to have personal discussion outside their class room. Due to this the student’s teacher relationship in the department has always remained excellent.
Plan of Assamese Department for next 5 Years:
The Assamese department is one of the largest and prestigious department of the college. It has a glorious history, from the establishment in the year 1955 the department has been contributing a great role in the academic and cultural field of Assam. The department always trying to focus the inner talent of the students.
We organized a meeting of the department in the very beginning of the session. This meeting distributes the syllabus among the teacher according to the knowledge and skill of the teachers. Meeting observes that the syllabi should be systematically and completion of timely.
- Introduction
- Discuss the content
- Discuss the characteristics.
- Summary
- Discuss probable question etc
Teaching method of our lecture method using black board and also using LCD projector for smart class Lectures are prepared from recommended text books and reference books.
The Assamese Department has a rich library in the office room cum faculty members’ sitting room of the Department. From its inception, the Department library is helping the students very much. The library contains more than 200 books of all the categories like Assamese Languages, culture, history, prose, novels, short stories and several essential reference books. The students can borrow maximum number of two books for 15 days and for which a different register is maintained.