Welcome to the Department of English – where language meets life!
The Department of English plays a pivotal role in shaping confident, competent, and creative communicators. We believe that language is not just a tool for communication but a bridge to personal and professional growth. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to equip students with essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while also fostering critical thinking, personality development, and employability.
Our Vision: To empower learners with strong English language skills, professional communication, and life competencies that prepare them for academic excellence and global careers.
We offer a wide range of Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Value-Added Courses (VAC) that cater to learners from various academic disciplines.
AEC English: The Four Skills for Communication 1
AEC English: The Four Skills for Communication 2
VAC Integrated Personality Development Course (IPDC)
AEC Resume Writing and Interview Skills
AEC Strategies for Academic Success
AEC English Language 1
AEC English Language 2
AEC English Language 3
AEC Life Skills
AEC Business Communication
AEC English Language 4
AEC Managerial Communication
SEC Employability Skill Development 2
VAC Employability Skills
Life Skills
Employability Skills
Communication Skills
Personality Development
Grammar and Composition
Proficiency in English Language Skills
At the Department of English, we go beyond traditional language teaching to nurture confident, competent, and career-ready individuals. Our faculty, Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Ramani is an experienced and passionate educator who brings a learner-friendly, practical approach to every session. We emphasize skill-based learning, focusing on real-life communication, soft skills, and personality development. Our interactive teaching methods include group discussions, digital tools, presentations, and task-based activities that keep learners actively engaged. All our courses are thoughtfully aligned with academic goals and industry expectations, helping students improve their English fluency while also developing essential life skills and workplace readiness. Choosing us means choosing a path of continuous growth, confidence, and communication excellence.
At the Department of English, we don’t just teach English—we nurture potential, polish personality, and promote a confident command of the language.
Dr. Yogesh Ramani
Department of English
N.P. Arts & Commerce College Keshod (Junagadh)
A One-Day Workshop on Proficiency in English for Gujarati Learners
01 August 2024
Dr. Yogesh Ramani, Department of English
A one-day workshop on Proficiency in English for Gujarati Learners was conducted by Dr. Yogesh Ramani on 1 August 2024 at N.P. Arts and Commerce College, Keshod, with the participation of over 55 students. The workshop aimed to enhance students’ English language skills through scientific and practical learning methods. Dr. Ramani’s interactive teaching style made the session engaging, focusing on grammar, vocabulary building, pronunciation, fluency, and communication skills. Various activities, including brain games, role-plays, and live demonstrations, helped students improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing (LSRW) skills. The session concluded with a Questions & Answers segment, where students received personalized guidance to overcome their language challenges. The workshop was highly appreciated by the participants, as it boosted their confidence and provided them with effective strategies to improve their English proficiency.
- An expert talk on Reading Skills and Positive Attitude as a part of the UDISHA Talk Series was conducted at Dharmendrasinhji Arts College Rajkot on 24 February 2024.
- An expert talk on Future-Ready Students: English Skills through Film Pedagogy for Viksit Bharat 2047 was conducted at Shree G.K. & C.K. Bosamia Arts & Commerce College, Jetpur on 3 January 2025
- An expert talk on Reading Skills as a part of the UDISHA Talk Series was conducted at Bahauddin Arts College Junagadh on 3 February 2025.
- An expert talk on Introduction of English Language Skills for the students of BA (English) was conducted at Dharmendrasinhji Arts College Rajkot on 18 February 2025. The session was organized under the Faculty Exchange Programme in collaboration with MoU partnership.
Interpersonal Skills & Reading Skills: A Talk Series under UDISHA
14 February 2024
Dr. Yogesh Ramani
ઉદિશા શ્રેણી અંતર્ગત તારીખ ૧૪.૦૨.૨૦૨૪ શનિવારના રોજ ધર્મેન્દ્રસિંહજી આર્ટ્સ કોલેજ ખાતે એન.પી. આર્ટ્સ & કોમર્સ કોલેજ કેશોદ (જુનાગઢ) ના અંગ્રેજી વિષયના પ્રોફેસર ડૉ. યોગેશ રામાણી ને આમંત્રણ આપવામાં આવ્યું હતું. ઉદિશાના પ્રકલ્પ અંતર્ગત ડૉ. યોગેશ રામાણી એ ઇન્ટર પર્સનલ સ્કિલ્સ અને રીડીંગ સ્કિલ્સ પર પોતાનું વ્યાખ્યાન આપેલ હતું. સમગ્ર કાર્યક્રમ કોલેજના રૂમ નંબર ૫ માં તત્વજ્ઞાન વિભાગના અધ્યક્ષ અને ઉદિશાના કોડીનેટર ડૉ. ભાવેશભાઈ કાછડીયા સાહેબના માર્ગદર્શન અને સંચાલન હેઠળ શરુ કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો. ઉદિશા અંતર્ગત રાખવામાં આવેલ વ્યાખ્યાનમાં ઇન્ટર પર્સનલ સ્કિલ્સ શું છે. તેને કઈ રીતે વિકસાવી શકાય? તેના પ્રકારો, સામાજિક જીવનમાં તેનું મહત્વ જેવા વિવિધ મુદ્દાઓ અંગે વિશદ સમજણ આપેલી હતી તેમજ કઈ રીતે અંગ્રેજી વાંચન કરવું સ્પર્ધાત્મક પરીક્ષાઓમાં અંગ્રેજીનું મહત્વ અને દૈનિક જીવનમાં પણ તેના મહત્વ વિશેષ વ્યાખ્યાન આપેલું હતું. અંગ્રેજી અંગેના વિવિધ મુદ્દાઓ સંદર્ભે એકદમ સરળ શૈલીમાં વિદ્યાર્થી સમક્ષ પોતાનું વ્યાખ્યાન આપ્યું. સમગ્ર ઉદિશા કમિટીના સભ્યો, ડૉ. હર્ષિદા જગોદડિયા, ડૉ. કલ્યાણી રાવલ, શ્રીમતી હિના પરમાર, દ્વારા સફળતા પૂર્વક કરવામાં આવ્યો હતો. આ કાર્યક્રમમાં કોલેજના સેમેસ્ટર ત્રણ અને પાંચના લગભગ ૩૦ થી વધુ વિદ્યાર્થીઓએ ખૂબ જ રસપૂર્વક ભાગ લીધેલ હતો. કાર્યક્રમની આભાર વિધિ ડૉ. કલ્યાણી રાવલ, દ્વારા કરવામાં આવેલ હતી. અંતમાં ઉદીશા અંતર્ગત કરવામાં આવેલ કાર્યક્રમ ખૂબ જ સફળતાપૂર્વક પૂર્ણ થયેલ હતો.
Student of the Year 2024
23 September 2024
Dr. Yogesh Ramani, Department of English
The “Student of the Year 2024” event was successfully organized by N.P. Arts & Commerce College, Keshod, on 23 September 2024, from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, managed by the MBA students of Noble University Junagadh. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their talents in Reel Making, Dance, Speech, Game Competition and Fashion Show, attracting enthusiastic participation. Students displayed creativity, confidence, and competitive spirit, making the event lively and engaging. Winners were rewarded with exciting prizes, adding to the excitement. The event successfully encouraged students to unleash their potential and celebrate their college life with enthusiasm. The organizing team ensured smooth execution, making the event a grand success. Ms. Krishna Dhanesha and her team successfully completed their Third-Semester Multidisciplinary Action Project at N.P. Arts & Commerce College, Keshod. Their dedication, punctuality, and curiosity were commendable, making them valuable contributors. They were awarded a certification by Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Pambhar, I/C Principal, on 9 December 2024, in recognition of their successful completion.
