Faculty of Languages and Literature, Mumbai, India

Somaiya School of Civilisation

“Cultivating Minds through the Power of Language and Literature”

The Faculty of Languages and Literature

It is a vibrant faculty where culture, creativity, and critical thinking come together to shape future scholars, writers, translators, and language experts. Offering a rich blend of postgraduate programmes in Marathi, Hindi, English, and Gujarati; a diploma in creative writing, and certificate courses in German, French, Mandarin (Chinese), Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Urdu and Communicative Marathi for the non-Marathi speakers, the faculty is committed to nurturing linguistic proficiency and literary insight alongside intercultural competence. Read More

Prof. Veena Sanekar

Dean, Faculty of Languages and Literature

The Faculty of Languages and Literature at Somaiya Vidyavihar University underscores the vital role of the humanities and languages in shaping holistic, inclusive, and future-ready education. Guided by the vision of Somaiya Vidyavihar University and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which place strong emphasis on multilingualism, cultural rootedness, and interdisciplinary learning, the faculty is dedicated to fostering critical thinking, empathy, creativity, and a deep sense of global citizenship. By promoting the study of languages and literature, we aim to cultivate thoughtful, culturally aware individuals who can meaningfully engage with the complexities of today’s interconnected world.