A week long Faculty Development Programme on ‘Recent Trends
& Advancements in Research in the Field of Languages and Social Sciences’
started in Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya today. The inaugural session was
chaired by a renowned Punjabi poet Padamshree Dr. Surjit Patar. On the
occasion, Mrs. Kuljit Kaur from the Dept of Punjabi recited a poem which
covered the whole life history of the famous poet. Before that the Principal
Prof. Dr (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, the conveners of FDP Mrs. Mamta and Mrs. Kawaljit
Kaur welcomed the guest by presenting a bouquet to him. Mrs. Mamta, Head of the
Dept of English, put light on recent trends in research in the field of
languages and social sciences. She also briefed the audience about how this FDP
will help them in the research.
Padamshree
Dr. Surjit Patar, the keynote speaker of the session, stressed upon the
significance of silence in communication, upon not what is spoken but what is
unspoken. He also said earlier the words were used to express someone, but now
they are used to hide them. Besides, he explained the importance of mother
tongue in life through his poems. He concluded the session by reciting one of
his famous poems ‘Kachh da galaas’ creating splendid ambience.
The
afternoon session was chaired by Mr. Daljit Ami, a professional film maker. He
was welcomed by Mrs. Mamta and others with a bouquet of flowers. Mr. Ami
discussed how the art of film making links the past with the present by putting
light on how we can shoot the documentaries.
He also showed the audience a documentary on the partition of the
country and shared his views with the audience on the techniques of making
historical documentaries.
