PG College Sees English Lit Decline: Prof Blames Job Focus, Course Difficulty

• PG College, Ghazipur, is experiencing a continuous decline in English Literature student numbers, with classes once having 70-80 students now struggling to fill seats.
• Dr. Ravishankar Singh, English Dept. In-charge, attributes the decline to the subject's intensive reading requirement and a perception of limited direct job opportunities.
• Students are increasingly opting for subjects promising quicker employment, overlooking English Literature's broader career scope.
• Dr. Ravishankar highlights vast opportunities in call centers, corporate, media, content writing, translation, and education for those proficient in English.
• Experts suggest integrating Communicative/Vocational English, skill-based courses under NEP, and linking literature to modern needs like digital communication to revive interest.