The School of Humanities and Languages (SHL) came into existence on 12 August 2022. With the reorganization of schools vide the Gazette Notification (Govt of India) No 13-4/ 2017-CU. IV (PART) 30.12.2019, the earlier existing School of Education & Humanities (SEH) since 2001 got bifurcated into two schools, namely School of Humanities & Languages (SHL) and School of Education (SE) wef 12 August 2022.     This SHL so far consists of 4 academic P.G. departments, namely English & Culture Studies (ECS) , Mizo, Hindi and Philosophy (PUC). Out of the 4 P. G. Departments, English was established before 2001, i.e. before the establishment of Mizoram University under the erstwhile Mizoram Campus of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) at Aizawl. The years of establishment of the 4 P. G. Departments are as follows:

All P.G. academic departments under the School are actively engaged in teaching (M.A. & Ph.D), research and extension activities except Philosophy (PUC) which has UG programmes basically to implement and has started PG  and Ph. D. Coursework programmes in 2023 from the new academic session (Jul-Dec).

All the Departments mentioned above under Mizoram University have adopted and implemented NEP 2020 curriculum under the new UGC regulations and New National Education policy.  

Department of English and Culture Studies
Estd.: 1979
Faculty Strength: 5
Programmes Offered: M.A.,Ph.D

Department of Hindi
Estd.: 2010
Faculty Strength: 5
Programmes Offered: M.A.,Ph.D

Department of Mizo
Estd.: 1979
Faculty Strength: 5
Programmes Offered: M.A.,Ph.D

Department of Philosophy (PUC)
Estd.: 2018
Faculty Strength: 6
Programmes Offered: UG, M.A.,Ph.D

External Members

Meetings of School Board (Since Jan., 2019):

2 Board Meetings. (1 Local Board 10th Nov 2022,  and 1 Full Board, 12th May 2023)

English & Culture Studies Department under SHL

• Activities (Since Jan., 2019):
• Two Day National Seminar “Representations of Disability in Literature and Culture” held on 25^th and 26^th May, 2023. Organised by Department of English and Culture Studies, Mizoram University.

 Hindi Department under SHL:

• The Department organized a One Day National Seminar on “Poorvottar Bharat Ka Hindi Sahitya” (“Literature of Northeast India”) in collaboration with Mizoram Hindi Training College, Aizawl on 29^th November, 2019.
• The Department organized One Day Online National Seminar on “Bhakti Sahitya : Vartman Sandrbha Aur Samajika Sarokar” on 22^nd May, 2020.
• The Department organized One Day Online National Seminar on “Hindi Sahityetihas Ke Adhyayan Ki Chunautiyan Aur Sambhawanainaen” in National Seminar on Sahityetihas Ki Adhyayan Prakriya” on 12^th June, 2020.
• The Department organized One Day Online International Seminar on “Bharitya Sanskriti Ke Vaishiwak Vistar mein Anuvad Ki Bhumika” on 9^th July, 2020
• The Department organized One Day Online International Seminar on ‘Hindi ka Vashiwak Paridrashya Aur Pravashi Sahitya’ on 10^th July, 2020
• National e-Seminar / Webinar on “Hindi : Sambhavanaen Aur Chunautiyan” on 15^th September, 2021 organized by Department of Hindi & Hindi Cell, Mizoram University, Aizawl
• National e-Seminar / Webinar on “Rashtriya Shiksha Niti Aur Hindi” on 17^th September, 2021 organized by Department of Hindi & Hindi Cell, Mizoram University, Aizawl
• International e-Seminar / Webinar on “Hindi: Ka Vaishivak Paridrish” on 24^th September, 2021 organized by Department of Hindi & Hindi Cell, Mizoram University, Aizawl
• International e-Seminar / Webinar on “Hindi: Rashtriya- Antararashtriya Pariprekshya” on 27^th September, 2021 organized by Department of Hindi & Hindi Cell, Mizoram University, Aizawl
• Sushil Kumar Sharma is awarded ‘Purvottar Hindi Akadami Shikhar Samman’ By Purvottar Hindi Akadami, Shilong (Meghalaya), 2022.

ACTIVITIES OF MIZO DEPARTMENT under SHL  SINCE 2019 INCLUDING SEMINAR & WORKSHOP

• The department constructed Mizo Lungdawh and Leihkapui at the entrance of the department building with the financial assistance from University Authority amounting to Rs. 1 lakh. Inauguration will be conducted in the near future depending on the convenience of the Vice Chancellor.
• The department observed World Poetry Day on 22^nd March and World Theatrical Day on 27^th March respectively.
• International Mizo Poetry Festival was jointly organised by Mizo Department, MZU, Mizo Poetry Society (Mipoty) & MZI for five days from 14 to 18 Dec, 2020.
• Mizo Department organised an Online Webinar on International Mother Language on 21 Feb, 2021.
• Mizo Department celebrated Chapchar Kut on 2 March, 2021.
• Mizo Department observed World Poetry Day on 23 March, 2021.
• Mizo Department organised an Online International Webinar on ‘Re-reading the Dynamics of Mizo Literature: The past, Present and Future’ on 18^th June, 2021.
• John Lalchhanchhuaha, Department of Mizo, is declared MZU Student of the Year 2020-2021 by the Student Council, Mizoram University.
• Organized 5 days an Online Webinar on “Mizo Subject leh a kaihhnawih” in collaboration with Mizo Literature & Language Teachers Academy (MILTA) during 21- 25, March 2022.
• Mizo Department organized an Online Webinar on International Mother Language Day on 21 March, 2022
• Mizo Department observed 2^nd International Mizo Poetry Festival during 17-18 December, 2021.
• The Department Organized Workshop on “Mizo Indigenous Games” for Mizo Post Graduate Students of MZU, PUC and ICFAI University on 25^th May, 2022         at Multipurpose Hall, MZU.
• On July 27, 2022, the Mizo Department hosted a farewell function for Prof. R.L. Thanmawia, who retired on August 1, 2022.
• Mizo Department is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and the opening ceremony of this celebration was held on the rising day of the department i.e 12^th August, 2022.
• The celebration was kicked off by Prof. LaltluanglianaKhiangte, different activities like Sports, literary writing competitions, seminars, literary discussion and social service will be organized during this celebration, the closing ceremony will be held on 12th August, 2023. Special Lecture was conducted at MZU with ICFAI University PG and III Semester students on 2^nd September, 2022.
• A special lecture on Copyright and Publication Ethics was conducted for students of I Semester Mizo Department on 26^th September, 2022 in collaboration with In LehkhaPublishing House.
• The Department organized a three-day Evolution Fest during 4 -7 October, 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – funded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of it’s people, culture and achievement. The events of this Fest comprises the following:
  
  1. Cycle Rally: Cycle Rally cum Evolution Fest kick off programme was held in the courtyard of Vanapa Hall on 4^th October 2022 at 6:00 Am. The Programme was kick off by Pu Lalchhandama Ralte, honourable Education Minister, Mizoram and in this programme around hundred cyclists from Mizoram Cycling Association participated.
  2. Seminar on Mizo Thu LehHlaRuaipui: Thu lehHlaRuaipui- Discourse on Mizo Literature, seminar was held at Auditorium, Mizoram University on 4^th October 2022. In this seminar,Dr R. Lalthangliana, Higher & Technical Education Minister, was the chief guest and Prof. Lalnundanga, Registrar, Mizoram University was the guest of honour. In this seminar, Prof. LaltluanglianaKhiangte delivered a keynote address.More than five hundred students of VSemMizo Core from different colleges within Aizawl, Government Saitual College,MizodeptPG students from ICFAI, English and Hindi Dept from MZU participated.
  3. Local Product Expo: On 5^th October 2022, Local Product Expo was held at Millennium Centre Roof top and it was inaugurated by Dr. R. Lalthangliana, Honorable Minister Higher and Technical, Industry etc. Several local entrepreneurs participated and open up their stalls.
  4. Live Panel discussion: Live telecast Panel Discussion on the topic Independence hnua Mizo Literature Hmasawn dan was organised at DDK and local cable network Zonet & LPS on 5^th October 2022.
  5. Soft skills & Career training: On 7^th October, 2022, Soft Skill and Career Guidance programme was conducted at Vanapa Hall for selected students from Higher Secondary School and Colleges. In this programme around 900 students participated.
  6. Cultural Evening:On the 7th October, 2022Cultural Evening was organised at Mizoram University Multipurpose Hall, at 7:00 PM. Pu K.Vanlalvena MP (Rajya Sabha) grace the function as the chief guest and Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao was the Guest of Honour. The Cultural program was attended by MZU hostellers, Mizo Dept.Alumni, Mizoram University non- teaching staff, faculty, and families of quarter’s residence. Mr H. Wilson, OSD to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Miss Jubilee Lalrammawii, Parliament Security Service were also our special guest in this event.

• The Department is very happy to report that various batches of our alumni members have donated different equipment for the department property.
• Dr Ruth Lalremruati, Asso. Professor of the Department got Sanctioned a Research Project entitled “Digital Archiving of Mizo Indigenous Music and Musical Instruments” under NEZCC Dimapur.
• In Commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Mizo Department, MZU a Futsal tournament for Alumni and students was held on 14th Oct- 4th Nov, 2022.
• Mizo Department organised Workshop on “Mizo Folk Music” on 10th February, 2023.
• Mizo Department organised the celebration of International Mother Language Day (Pianpui Tawng Ni) on 21st February 2023. Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte delivered the special lecture.
• International Poetry Festival was organised by Mizo Department through Google Meet on 21st March, 2023.
• World Theatre Day was observed by the Department of Mizo on 27th March, 2023 in collaboration with Mizo Drama Society and ICFAI University, Mizoram.
• In collaboration with St Anthony’s College the Department organised an International Seminar on Writings of Mafaa Hauhnar on 30th & 31st March, 2023 at St Anthony’s College, Shillong, Meghalaya.
• As per our request a plot of land was allotted by the Higher Authority to Mizo Department for practical Jhum Cultivation to gain practical experiences of traditional Mizo practices which was included in the field project paper under NEP Syllabus.
• Kuhmum – 6 written by IV Semester students was released by Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte at Deans conference Hall
• Dr Ruth Lalremruati, Asso. prof & Mr JH Lalrinzuala (Guest faculty) attended the All India Radio talk show Discussion on topic of Inclusion of Mizo Tawng at 8^th Schedule on 3^rd August, 2023
• Mizo Drama Award, organised by Mizo Drama Society, was conducted by Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte. The ceremony was declared open by Pu Lalzirliana, Minister, Art & Culture, on 17-4-2023 at Mizoram Legislative Annexe Hall. Awardee were then interviewed by Lalnunmawii and Vanlaltana Khiangte — teachers from ICFAI, and hosted by Asst. Prof. Lalnunpuia, President, Mizo Drama Society.
• On 27 April 2023, a One Day Study Tour was organised at Sibuta Lung, Kaphleia thlan and in and around the said places. Three students from II Semester carried out this study tour.
• On 28 June 2023, a study on New Education Policy (NEP) was organised at Pachhunga University College. It was hosted by Dr Ruth Lalremruati. Former MILLTA President, Head of Department of the Mizo Department, Pachhunga University College, and current Senior Professor, Prof. Laltluangliana spoke on the topic. A good number of college lecturers from all over Mizoram attended the event.
• Book Donation : On April 17,2023, as part of the celebration of the Silver Jubilee, a little free library at the MZU park has been renovated. Dr Ruth Lalremruati HOD gave a brief statement in this program, and Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte then displayed a sizable collection of books authored by the department’s alumni. Dr. Lawmzuala and Dr. Lallaisangzuali accepted it on behalf of the MZU Central Library. The MZU park is where you’ll find this tiny free library. It is an ideal location for students to wait for the MZU bus.
• National Seminar : The National Seminar on “Role of Women Educator, Writer, and Entrepreneur in Mizoram” was organised by the department on June 1, 2023, in the seminar room of the Department of Education, Under the chairmanship of Dr. Ruth Lalremruati, HoD a good and thought provoking program is used. VC of MZU Prof. Debakar Chandra Deka is Chief guest.

 PHILOSOPHY  DEPARTMENT(PUC) under SHL

Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops (PUC)