Our vision is to inspire a love for language, literature, and critical thinking, fostering intellectual curiosity and creativity, while cultivating a community of scholars who are dedicated to advancing knowledge, understanding, and social progress through the power of the written word.
Our mission at the Institute of English Language and Literature is to provide students with a comprehensive education in language, literature, linguistics, and critical thinking. We aim to cultivate skilled writers, analytical readers, and active members of society who understand the transformative power of written expression. In doing so, we uphold the university's core values of freedom of inquiry, the pursuit of truth, and compassionate service through exemplary teaching, scholarship, and community engagement.
As we mark the momentous occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Department of English, the establishment of the Institute of English Language and Literature signifies a new era of academic excellence. Comprising the esteemed departments of English and Linguistics and Language Studies, our institute is dedicated to advancing the fields of language and literature, perpetuating our enduring commitment to scholarly inquiry and intellectual growth.
