About Department
Hindi language is also known as Hindi-Urdu or Hindustani. Hindi as a language traces its origin to the Indo-European language family of languages. The closest language to Hindi can be considered Arabic. The importance of learning Hindi cannot be over emphasized since it is considered to be the Rashtra Bhasha – the national and official language of India. It serves as the link language and knowledge of Hindi will go a long way in promoting National Integration. In India, knowledge of HIndi is useful for entry into various Central Government jobs and to move freely within the country either for pleasure or profession. World wide Hindi language is the second most spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese. It’s estimated that nearly half a billion people worldwide speak this wonderful language.
Hindi is our National and official language. The Hindi Department was established in 1958 and Hindi as a second language of study. The Department of Hindi at St. Joseph’s College is the largest Second Language Department catering to 60% of the total strength. The department attains high percentage of results every year. Intensive coaching is given to students and counselling is done at intervals.
Aims and Objectives To enable the students to taste the essence of Hindi Literature To create academic excellence To enrich communicative skills To inculcate our rich culture and heritage among the students
Modern and Medieval poetry have been retained to educate our students on cultural, social and moral values of India. Different forms of prose and Functional Hindi are included to increase language power, writing skills and comprehension. Grammar is needed for language enhancement. The main aim of Hindi department is to prepare the students for National, global needs and IT needs of the present day, Hindi being one of the largest spoken languages of the world. Department conducts many workshops and seminars.
The Department of Hindi has been served by many eminent teachers like Dr. Vijayalakshmi.S.Rao and Sri. Kameswara Rao over the years. Dr. PK.Jayalakshmi is the present head of the department working as Chairman , BOS and Press Incharge of the college.
The Hindi Department has been acclaimed internationally too, as the Head of the Dept. Dr. P KJayalakshmi, deputed as ICCR Chair in the Dept. of Indology, University of Sofia, Bulgaria for 2 years. She has successfully represented the country in propagating Indian Culture across the European Countries from 2012-2014. As the AP State Best Teacher Awardee for 2016, she proactively involves the students in all activities whether it is Hindi Fortnight Celebrations or Pratibha magazine and other creative activities.
While undertaking UGC Major and Minor Research Projects. The Hindi Department faculty guided 1 Ph.D and 18 M Phil Scholars They published 14 literary books and edited 4 Seminar journals and 2 Degree Hindi Text books.
To achieve excellent results in the examination, To help students in development of their personality by drawing out their latent talents. Believing in the importance of the teacher’s role in motivating and empowering students to strive for their maximum potential.
We believe that a challenging, comprehensive, and creative curriculum strengthens the students’ mind set.- To provide value based education and mould the character of the young women through a system of wholesome learning.
- To develop the ability to use the language effectively for the purpose of practical communication and to make them think and express ideas, sentiments in the language.
- To improve their reading and writing skills. Achieving the all-round development o of the students through curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- To enhance their ability to communicate effectively and acquire the pronunciation of native speaker by means of spoken Hindi.
- To strengthen students’ ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate all forms of literary expression. With a high caliber faculty we promote academic excellence .
Interview In Eenadu Newspaper (2021)
- Pratibha- To showcase the creative talents of the students, publishing departmental magazines since 15 years.
- Seminar Convener for 2 UGC International and 3 UGC National seminars and 2 International Webinars in Hindi.
- Research Guide: 6 scholars were awarded M.Phil.
- Principal Investigator for 2 UGC Research Projects.
- Active litterateur: Participates in various literary organizations, Kavi Sammelans, interactive Radio, F.M, and Gnanavani programmes. Also reviews novels, stories, and poetry.
- AIR Programmes: She coordinates the Rangarang Youth Programmes and delivers talks on several literary trends in Hindi and Telugu which are broadcast through ALL INDIA RADIO.
- International Recognition: Deputed as a Cultural Ambassador to Sofia University, Bulgaria {2012-14} by ICCR and MEA, GOI. She promoted Hindi and Indian culture across European countries.
AWARDS & HONORS
Prof. P.K. Jayalakshmi has received many awards and felicitations from various organisations for her literary and academic contributions (like Talks, Poetry, Story and Jokes presentations, Book Reviews, etc.) on different occasions such as Women’s day, Hindi day, Republic day, Mother’s day, Telugu New year’s day, Pongal, Diwali, etc. and received following awards -
- Sahrudaya Sahiti
- Gandhi Centre
- PACT
- Kosana Cultural Trust
- Visakha Public Library
- Monday Mosaic
- Sri Lalitha Peetham
- SK Foundation
- Swarna Literary Organisation
- Hindi Sahitya Kiran
- Kala Vedika
- Vintage Visakha
- Visalandhra Book House
- Visakha Humour Club
- Swara Ranjan
- Vedika Cultural Trust
- GVP Degree College
- Jawahar Navodaya
- Akhila Bharateey Sahitya Parishad
- Rhythems Research Centre, Mumbai.
- Mother Teresa Organisation
- Human Rights Council, AP
- Visakha Hindi Parishad
- AP State Best Teacher Award by the Govt. of A.P. and the Dept. of Higher Education - 2016
- Embassy of India, Sofia University, Bulgaria. Ananda Yoga Math, South-West University, Tourism College Bulgaria felicitated Dr. P.K. Jayalakshmi during her stay in Europe. - 2014
- Sr. St. Andre Best Teacher award from St. Joseph’s College for Women (A), for her academic contributions and achievements - 2014
- UGADI Puraskaram by the Govt. of A.P. - 2015
- Vishisht Hindi Sevi Samman by Lions club, Visakhapatnam - 2008
- Krishivali Award from Swarna literary and cultural Trust - 2011
- Sahitee Vishisht Seva Puraskaram by Kosana Trust - 2015
- Balivada Kantharao Sahiti Puraskaram by Bharat Nidhi Foundation - 2015
- Sahitee Vishisht Seva Puraskaram by Kosana Trus - 2015
- Balivada Kantharao Sahiti Puraskaram by Bharat Nidhi Foundation - 2015
- Krishna Pushkara Puraskaram by the A.P. Cultural Board - 2016
- Bharat ka Anmol Ratna award by Tejaswi Astitwa Foundation, New Delhi - 2017
- Sanghamitra Award by Visakha Journalists’ Association - 2017
- ATA National Best Writer Award by the dept of Language and Culture of Telangana State and TANA - 2017
- Pratibha Mahila Puraskar by Vizag Media services - 2018
- Visisht Pratibha Samman by Snehasandhya - 2019
- Mahila Ratna Puraskar by Vedika cultural Trust and Rashtra Sahitya Academy - 2019
- Animutyam Award by Mother Teresa Foundation, Visakhapatnam - 2020
- Savyasachi Award by Rythems Research Centre, Mumbai - 2020
- Visakha Hindi Ratna award by Visakha Hindi Parishad - 2020
