Teaching Staff

Dr. Vaishali Vijay Jawlekar

Designation

Head of the Department
Associate Professor
M.A., M.Phil. , B.Ed., NET, Ph.D.
Specialization : Poetry Criticism
Joined on 6th January, 1998

vaishali.jawalekar@ruparel.edu

Dr. Ms. Anagha Mandavkar

Designation

Assistant Professor
M.A. , NET JRF-awardee, Ph.D.
Specialization : Marathi Drama , Grammar studies.
Joined on 17th March, 2008

anagha.mandavkar@ruparel.edu

पाठ्यक्रमातील विषय

FYBA

Marathi Literature - P. 1
• Sem. 1 - नाटक ह्या साहित्यप्रकाराचा अभ्यास,
• Sem. 2 - प्रवासवर्णन ह्या साहित्यप्रकाराचा अभ्यास

Marathi Compulsory
• Sem. 1 - निवडक कथा
• Sem. 2 - निवडक कविता

Marathi Literature - P. 2
• Sem. 3 - कथनसाहित्य,
• Sem. 4 - नाट्यसाहित्य

Marathi Literature - P. 3
• Sem. 3 - भाषा आणि बोली-अभ्यास,
• Sem. 4 - मराठी व्याकरण आणि लेखनकौशल्ये : स्पर्धापरीक्षा

• Marathi Literature - P. 4 : मध्ययुगीन मराठी वाङ्मयाचा इतिहास
• Marathi Literature - P. 5 : साहित्यशास्त्र (भारतीय आणि पाश्चात्त्य साहित्यविचार)
• Marathi Literature - P. 6 : साहित्य आणि समाज
• Marathi Literature - P. 7 : भाषाविज्ञान आणि मराठी व्याकरण
• Marathi Literature - P. 8 : आधुनिक आणि उत्तर-आधुनिक मराठी साहित्य
• Marathi Literature - P. 9 : व्यवसायाभिमुख मराठी

संशोधन

Dr. Vaishali Vijay Jawlekar
• Successfully submitted PhD thesis on ‘नव्वदनंतरची मराठी कविता’(An analytical study of Marathi Poetry in post-1990 era) under the guidance of Dr. Pushpalata Rajapure-Tapas at the Department of Marathi, Mumbai University.
• Successfully submitted MPhil thesis under the guidance of Dr. Vasant Patankar at the Department of Marathi, Mumbai University.
• Completed a UGC-sponsored minor research project titled 'Review of syllabus and its effectiveness in terms of job opportunity'.(Sanctioned amount-Rs. 50000; submitted in 2012-2013).
• Presented a paper on 'Impact of Modernization on Marathi Literature in the context of class, caste and gender' in a conference organized by LJNJ College, Parle.(1st April, 2015).
• Presented a paper on 'Rahichya Swapnacha Ulgada ya kadambariche samajshastriya vishleshan' in a seminar organized by D.G.Ruparel College and Marathi Samshodhan Mandal.(16th Decemeber, 2016).
• A chapter titled ‘प्रियाचे तिहार’ was published in a book based on critical analysis of short stories written by Priya Tendulkar. (Published by Lalit publication, Mumbai, September, 2017.)
• A paper on ‘साहित्यातील आशय-आविष्काराचा पोत आणि कालसापेक्षता’ was published in Ajantha Journal No. 40776. (Volume VII, issue III, July-September 2018, Pg. No. - 22-26, ISSN 2277-5730, Impact factor/Indexing 2018-5.5.)
• Presented a paper on ‘Modernism in the context of Indian Literature (with special reference to Mardhekar and post Mardhekar era of poetry)’ at a national conference organized by G. N. Khalsa College, Matunga. (1st March 2019.)
• A chapter titled as ‘उभयान्वयी अव्यय : महानगर आणि लैंगिकता यांच्यातला उभयान्वय’ was published in a book ‘महानगरीय वास्तव: भारतीय कादंबऱ्यासंदर्भात’. (Edited by Dr. Suryakant Ajgaonkar, published by Lalit publication, Mumbai, March 2019, ISBN 978-81-940148-0-5.)

Dr. Anagha Mandavkar:
• Successfully completed PhD under the able guidance of Dr. Vasant Patankar, from University of Mumbai in January 2016. The title of PhD thesis is ‘मराठी नाटकांच्या रूपबंधातील परिवर्तनांचा अभ्यास (१८८० – १९७४)’ (‘Study of Changes in the Form of Marathi Drama (1880 - 1974)’.
• Presented a research-paper titled ‘Influences of Environments on the Themes of Marathi Drama (1882 - 1920)’ in the 13th International Conference on ‘Maharashtra: Culture and Society’ held at Bratislava, Slovak Republic. (17.06.2010 – 19.06.2010.)
• Contributed in textbooks of Marathi for level one, being developed by German Dept., Mumbai University, for non-native learners. (During October - November 2013.)
• Presented a research-paper titled ‘कावळ्यांची शाळा आणि राहिले दूर घर माझे या नाटकांचे अध्यापनाकरिता आकलन’ in the workshop on ‘Guidelines about reframed syllabus of BA-Marathi’ organized by Maharshi Dayanand College, Parel and Board of Studies, Mumbai University. (26.06.2015 – 27.06.2015.)
• Contributed as an invited discussant in ‘Critical Review Workshop on Syllabus-preparation (Marathi teaching for non-native speakers, 2nd level)’ organized by Dept. of German, Mumbai University and Rajya-Marathi-Vikas-Samsthaa. (20.04.2016 – 22.04.2016.)
• Contributed as a member of the editorial board of 53rd revised edition of a Marathi book on grammar and writing skills titled as ‘सुगम मराठी व्याकरण आणि लेखन’ (Author: M. R. Walimbe; Publisher: Nitin Prakashan, Pune; Year: October 2017.)
• Mandavkar Anagha. 2018. ‘मानपत्र / अविनाश बिनीवाले यांना अशोक केळकर भाषा-अभ्यासक पुरस्कार’ (Honorary address written for Dr. Avinash Biniwale, recipient of Ashok Kelkar Memorial Award), published in भाषा आणि जीवन, Year – 36, Issue – 01, January-March 2018, ISSN: 2231-4059, Pg. 36-38, Pune: Marathi Abhyaas Parishad.
• Worked as a teaching assistant in a five-day state-level LaTeX Workshop organized by Bhaaskaraachaarya Pratishthaan, Pune. (13.05.2018 – 18.05.2018.)
• Mandavkar Anagha. 2018. ‘विजय तेंडुलकरांचे ‘कावळ्यांची शाळा’’ (Analytical article on ‘कावळ्यांची शाळा’, a play written by Vijay Tendulkar), published in शब्द-रुची (a Marathi literary magazine), June 2018, Mumbai: Granthali Publication.
• Conducted a guidance-session on ‘Research for and beyond Aavishkar’ in Aavishkar Workshop (Zone IV) organized by Saint G. G. College, Vasai and Department of Students’ Welfare, Mumbai University. (06.09.2018.)
• Worked as the main coordinator, designer, resource-person and teaching assistant in a five-day state-level workshop on “LaTeX” in D. G. Ruparel College, organized in collaboration with Spoken Tutorials, IIT-Mumbai, Raajya-Marathi-Vikaas-Sansthaa, and LaTeX-MH Group. (12.11.2018 - 16.11.2018.)
• Contributed in organization of a state-level LaTeX Workshop conducted in M.E.S. College of Engineering, Pune as a member of Advisory Committee. (22.02.2019 – 23.02.2019.)
• Was invited to participate and contribute in a state-level three-day workshop on ‘Localisation (Marathi) of GIMP’ organized by Raajya-Marathi-Vikaas-Samsthaa, Mumbai at Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhinee, Uttan. (15.07.2019 – 17.07.2019.)
• Mandavkar Anagha. 2019. ‘मानपत्र / कल्याण काळे यांना अशोक केळकर पुरस्कार’ (Honorary address written for Dr. Kalyan Kale, recipient of Ashok Kelkar Memorial Award), published in भाषा आणि जीवन, Year – 37, Issue – 03, July-September 2019, ISSN: 2231-4059, Pg. 26-28, Pune: Marathi Abhyaas Parishad.
• Mandavkar Anagha. 2019. ‘मानपत्र / हरिश्चंद्र बोरकर यांना मंगेश पाडगांवकर पुरस्कार’ (Honorary address written for Dr. Harishchandra Borkar, recipient of Mangesh Padgaonkar Memorial Award), published in भाषा आणि जीवन, Year – 37, Issue – 03, July-September 2019, ISSN: 2231-4059, Pg. 29-31, Pune: Marathi Abhyaas Parishad.
• Contributed as a resource-person in experts’ panel appointed by Raajya-Marathi-Vikaas-Samsthaa, Mumbai for discussing and planning for ‘Evolution-stages of Marathi’ Project. (Meeting was held at Fergusson College, Pune, 23.09.2019.)
• Participated as a resource-person in a symposium on ‘Current scenario of and Challenges before Marathi-Movement’, organized by Marathi-Abhyaas-Kendra and K. J. Somaiyya College, Vidyavihar. (27.02.2020.)
• Conducted two sessions on ‘शोधनिबंधाचा आराखडा / सांगाडा कसा रचावा ?’ and ‘ज्ञानव्यवहारातील लेखनाची भाषा’ for research-students as part of the Ph.D. course-work sessions organized by Dept. of Marathi, Savitribai Phule Pune University. (09.08.2021 and 12.08.2021.)
• Contributed as a member of Advisory Committee in organization of an online national level LaTeX STTP organized by M.E.S. College of Engineering, Pune in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University and LaTeX-MH Group. (08.04.2022 – 13.04.2022.)
• Currently contributing as a member in the committee appointed by Govt. of Maharashtra for revision of Government Resolution, 2009 about norms of standard Marathi writing. (Since October, 2021.)
• Has been guiding students in their preparation for Avishkar Research Convention and other research competitions, 2015 onwards. Few significant projects may be mentioned as follows:

1. Worked as a guide for a students’ research-project ‘मराठी ‘मोबाईल’ होण्यासाठी !’ (A survey about use of Marathi Devanagari Script in mobile phones by youth; Students: Ms. Jyotsna Bhatwadekar, Ms. Radhika Surpur and Ms. Sanika Athavale, SYBA) for Aavishkar Research Convention; which was awarded First prize at Zone-1 Round. (December 2016.) Guided those students to write and publish an e-booklet ‘मराठी ‘मोबाईल’ होण्यासाठी !’ to make people aware about the availability of different Apps for Devanagari typing in mobile phones. (Published by D. G. Ruparel College as a free and open source e-book in 2017.)
2. Worked as a guide for a student’s research-project ‘शौचालय : एक शोधकथा’ (How to develop solutions to improve conditions of public toilets in Mumbai region?; Student’s name: Mr. Mohammed Akbar Maula Shikalgar, SYBA) for Aavishkar Research Convention; which was awarded First prize at University level in C-1 category and represented Mumbai University at state-level round organized at Krushee Vidyaapeeth, Rahuri. (January 2018.)
3. Worked as a guide for a students’ Research-paper on ‘तो / ती / ते ? : मराठी व्याकरणातील यक्षप्रश्न’ (A project about challenging phenomenon of gender in Marathi grammar especially for non-native speakers and possible solutions for making it easier for them to practice; Students: Ms. Amruta Arabhavi, Ms. Manasi Muskawad, Ms. Mahima Gaikwad, SYBA); which won First prize in Arts Stream Category at Students’ Research Conference, organized by Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College, Thane. (12.02.2019.)

मराठी वाङ्मय मंडळ

Marathi Vangmay Mandal, the literary association of the Department of Marathi has been active since 1952. It has a grand tradition of organizing a variety of activities to develop lingual as well as literary skills and develope critical socio-cultural approach among students. All these activities aim at providing the students an opportunity of enjoyable and enriching experiential learning. Following activities are organized under the banner of Marathi Vangmay Mandal:

• Interactions with authors and artists
• Lectures of resource persons from various fields
• L. G. Jog Memorial Lecture series
• Workshops on occupational and creative skills
• Educational tours
• Visits to libraries, book-exhibitions
• Screenings of movies, plays etc. followed by discussions
• Watching movies, plays with students
• Poetry writing competition and other literary competitions
• Interaction with successful alumni
• Literary enactments, adaptations by students
• Marathi Bhasha-Din celebration
• Marathi Bhasha Samvardhan Pandharwadaa
• Students’ e-publication: Sahitau

" वारी : एक जीवनानुभव " (2018-2019)

सहितौ

पूर्वी रुपारेल महाविद्यालयातील मराठी विभागाकडून ‘शकुन्त’ नावाचे एक भित्तिपत्रक चालवले जात असे. ‘अभिज्ञानशाकुन्तलम्’ ह्या कालिदासलिखित संस्कृत नाटकात ‘शकुन्त’ हा शब्द आला आहे. शकुन्त पक्ष्यांनी मेनकेच्या मुलीचे पालन / संगोपन केले, त्यामुळे त्या मुलीचे नाव ‘शकुन्तला’ असे रूढ झाले. शकुन्तलेचे पालन करणाऱ्या ह्या पक्ष्याच्या पौराणिक संदर्भावरूनच ह्या भित्तीपत्रकाचे ‘शकुन्त’ हे नाव ठेवले गेले. काही वर्षांपूर्वीपर्यंत हे भित्तिपत्रक नियमितपणे सुरू होते, परंतु नंतर ते थबकले. ‘शकुन्त’नंतर मधे थोडा खंड पडून नव्या युगाचे नवे नाव घेऊन ‘संवाद’ हे भित्तिपत्रक पुढे काही काळ प्रकाशित झाले. दुर्दैवाने काही कारणांनी ह्या भित्तिपत्रकाच्या प्रकाशनातही खंड पडत गेला. ह्यानंतर मराठी विभागाचे, मराठी भाषा, साहित्य, संस्कृती ह्या विषयांना आणि त्याचबरोबर विद्यार्थ्यांच्या लेखनाविष्काराला संधी देणारे असे काहीतरी माध्यम असावे, हे सतत वाटत राहिले.
ह्या जाणिवेतूनच पुन्हा एकदा भित्तिपत्रक सुरू करावे का, असा विचार २०१७-२०१८ ह्या शैक्षणिक वर्षात पुन्हा पुढे आला. आताच्या पिढीचा नवमाध्यमांकडे ओढा आहे; त्यामुळे साहजिकच ह्या पिढीच्या आविष्काराची माध्यमे बदलली आहेत. ह्या नवमाध्यमांमुळे अभिव्यक्त होण्यासाठी एक नवीन मार्ग आता सर्वांसाठी उपलब्ध झाला आहे. कदाचित ह्या नव्या मार्गाने नव्या पिढीला अभिव्यक्त व्हायला आवडेल आणि त्यामुळे हा उपक्रम सातत्याने चालू शकेल, ह्या विचाराने मराठी विभागाच्या नव्या नियतकालिकाची इ-आवृत्ती काढण्याचा निर्णय मराठी-वाङ्मयमंडळाच्या कार्यकर्त्यांनी एकमताने घेतला. ह्या निर्णयानंतर नियतकालिकाचे नाव काय असावे, ह्याबाबतच्या चर्चेला सुरुवात झाली. ‘नव-शकुन्त’ किंवा ‘नव-संवाद’ अशा एखाद्या नावाने पुन्हा एकदा हे नियतकालिक सुरू करावे का, असा विचार करण्यात आला. पण त्यासोबतच काही वेगळी नावेही सुचवली जाऊ लागली. खूप चर्चेनंतर ‘सहितौ’ हे नाव पुढे आले. ‘सहितौ’ ह्या शब्दाचा संदर्भ हा संस्कृत साहित्यशास्त्रात काव्याविषयी (साहित्याविषयी) भामहाने जी व्याख्या दिली आहे, तिच्याशी निगडित आहे. भामहाने ‘शब्दार्थौ सहितौ काव्यम् ।’ अशी साहित्याची व्याख्या केलेली दिसते. शब्द आणि आशय किंवा शब्द आणि अर्थ ह्यांचे सहितत्व म्हणजे साहित्य होय. ह्या नियतकालिकाच्या नावामागे फक्त शब्द आणि अर्थ ह्यांचे सहितत्व इतकाच संदर्भ नसून; त्यामागे अजून एक भूमिका आहे. आज जर मराठीच्या उज्ज्वल भवितव्यासाठी आणि मराठी भाषा, साहित्य, संस्कृती ह्यांच्या जतन-संवर्धनासाठी कार्य करायचे असेल; तर मराठीशी संबंधित असणाऱ्या वेगवेगळ्या घटकांनी – प्राध्यापक, विद्यार्थी, सामान्य मराठी माणसे, प्रसारमाध्यमे, साहित्यिक, कलाकार इत्यादींनी – सहित / एकत्र येणे ही गरजेची गोष्ट आहे. ह्याच भूमिकेतून नवीन नियतकालिकाचे नाव ‘सहितौ’ असे ठेवले गेले आहे.

मराठी मोबाईल होण्यासाठी - पुस्तक

A students’ research-project ‘मराठी ‘मोबाईल’ होण्यासाठी !’ (A survey about use of Marathi Devanagari Script in mobile phones by youth; Students: Ms. Jyotsna Bhatwadekar, Ms. Radhika Surpur and Ms. Sanika Athavale, SYBA) was awarded First prize at Zone-1 Round in Aavishkar Research Convention. (December 2016.) These students were motivated and guided to write and publish an e-booklet ‘मराठी ‘मोबाईल’ होण्यासाठी !’ to make people aware about the availability of different Apps for Devanagari typing in mobile phones. The e-booklet was published by D. G. Ruparel College as a free and open source e-book in 2017. It was prepared in January, 2017 and was formally published at the hands of Dr. Anand Katikar, Director of Raajya-Marathi-Vikaas-Sansthaa, Mumbai on 23rd September, 2017.

माजी विद्यार्थी

Batch: 2015-2016

• Priya Mohite completed post graduation in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University; works with ABP Majha Web Team as a content writer.
• Sneha Baperkar completed post graduation in Library and Information Science; works as an Operation Executive (manages digital content on live sites) in General Mills Pvt Ltd.
• Priya Joil works as a content writer at Target Publications.
• Janhavi Sawardekar completed post graduation in Social work from Nirmala Niketan; works as a Child Welfare Officer at Shelter Don Bosco.
• Harshada Gholap completed LLB course; has been working on a clerical post at Kurla court since July, 2021.
• Swapnali Gamare is pursuing BEd studies; has been working as an educator at an NGO named Shelter Don Bosco since June, 2018.
• Shruti Rao has completed post graduation in Marathi Literature, has passed Visharad exam in Music, completed Music therapy course; works as a freelance Music therapist and Music tutor.
• Samiksha Gawade completed BPEd studies; has been working as PT teacher in Kartika Highschool and Junior College since June, 2018.
• Atharva Chavan runs his own clothing label ‘Pratipada’; has earned a place as an actor and costume designer in Marathi entertainment industry.
• Tirtha Tikam completed post graduation in the field of Theatre, has passed the Visharad exam in Dance (Kathak); works in the entertainment industry.

• Akshay Aawari completed post graduation in Marathi Literature from Mumbai University; works with ‘Pukar’, an NGO in the field of Community Research.
• Kavita Gite is preparing for UPSC exams.
• Vaibhav More completed a course in the culinary and hospitality industry.

• Jyotsna Bhatawadekar completed post graduation in Marathi Literature from Shivaji University, Kolhapur; pursuing studies of Japanese language; worked as a trainee journalist with Maharashtra Times (Kolhapur Edition, Jan. 2020 - June 2020); works as a translator in a Translation project undertaken by Kolhapur University.
• Sanika Athavale completed post graduation in Marathi Literature from Mumbai University; pursuing studies of Japanese language; has been working as a freelance translator; currently working as content writer at a NGO ‘Leap For Word’.
• Radhika Bhushan completed post graduation in Marathi Literature from Mumbai University; worked with an NGO ‘Bigger than Life’ for 06 months; currently runs her own cafe ‘The Vegan Club’.
• Asmita Kulkarni completed post graduation in Tourism Management; works as a Front Office & Sales Executive at Smita Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Pune.
• Akshata Sawant completed post graduation in Library and Information Science; has been working with Master Marine Groups Shipping Line since September, 2021.
• Tejal Bhatte completed post graduation in Library and Information Science; has worked with Godrej Archives, YUVA Centre and Illumine Knowledge Foundation; currently working as a Junior Librarian with Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane.
• Amruta Arun is active in the Fashion and Styling industry.
• Ujjwala Abnave is pursuing education in Bharatanatyam dance form; works as a Dance tutor and Yoga trainer; is active in Modelling.
• Harshal Mahadik has worked with L and T Construction, Monotonic Financial Services and Intraday Call; his job profile has been mainly related with Share Market affairs.
• Samiksha Dabade works at Being Human Clothing (Retail Sales).
• Arati Dhole has qualified through the Preliminary exam of STI.

• Divya Gilbile completed an Advanced Certificate Course of International Trade in 2021; currently working as an Assistant Exim at King Metal Works (an Export company).
• Savani Gogate is pursuing studies in German language; has been working as a tutor for German; has been working as a freelance College Club Reporter with Maharashtra Times since 2019; runs her own clothing and craft business.
• Rohini Naik works as a Wipro User ID Support at the IT Department of Aditya Birla Capital; has been working in Marathi Serials; runs her own custom handmade jewellery / home decor business.
• Suraj Kharatmal is active in the Marathi entertainment industry as a short film writer, director and musician.
• Prashant Palte is active in experimental Marathi Theatre and social activities.
• Namrata Lokhande completed courses of Typing and stenography; currently working as a trainee assistant with a retired lawyer.

• Pradnya Sawant is pursuing post graduation in Linguistics from Department of Linguistics, Mumbai University; working as freelance translator.
• Kaumudi Katdare is pursuing post graduation in Communication and Journalism; working as a content developer at an NGO ‘Leap For Word’.
• Shweta Sagvekar worked as a content developer and translator at an NGO ‘Leap For Word’. (June 2020 - June 2021.)
• Mansi Muskawad is pursuing post graduation in Marathi Literature from Mumbai University; preparing for Civil Service Exams.
• Bhagyashri Lorekar is pursuing post graduation in History from Mumbai University (IDOL).
• Dikshita Kamble is pursuing post graduation in History from Savitribai Phule Pune University.