English Literary Week 2026

Why You Should Participate?
No Registration Fee
Certificate of Participation for all participants

• Best Performance award in each activity – I, II, III Winner Certificates
• Interact with talented minds across the university

EVENT SCHEDULE

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (*Saturday-10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Day 1: (5^th February 2026) 

1. Dramatic Monologue / Role Play (English)-

Rules & Instructions:

• Participants may perform a dramatic monologue or role play drawn from English plays /drama,  or adaptations of English films, or present an original performance.
• Participation may be solo or group (maximum 5 participants).
• Performances must be strictly in English.
• Time limit: 3–5 minutes.
• Content may be based on literary characters, historical figures, or original scripts.
• Use of minimal props is allowed.
• Obscene language, political content, or offensive material is strictly prohibited.
• Judgment will be based on expression, language proficiency, creativity, and stage performance.

Day 2: (6^th February 2026)

2. Paper Presentation (Seminar in English)

Theme: Contribution of Indian English Writers

Rules & Instructions:

• Participation is individual.
• Paper should focus on any Indian English writer or movement.
• Time limit: 3-5 minutes
• PPT / manuscript (optional)
• Plagiarism must be avoided.
• Judgment criteria: content relevance, clarity, originality, and presentation skills.

Day 3: (7^th February 2026)

3. Quiz (English)

Topic: Indian English Writers and Their Writings

Rules & Instructions:

• Participation may be individual.
• Quiz will include Written MCQs –Ist Round, visual rounds- II Round, and rapid-fire rounds- III Round
• No use of mobile phones or reference materials.
• Decision of the quiz master will be final and binding.
• Winners will be decided on the basis of accuracy and speed.

Day 4: (9^th February 2026)

4. Debate (English)

Topic: “Does God Exist?”

Rules & Instructions:

• Participation is individual.
• 2 Speakers will give their names: one FOR the motion and one AGAI NST the motion.
• Time limit: 2-3 minutes per speaker.
• Medium of expression: English only.
• Respectful language and academic decorum must be maintained.
• Judgment will be based on argument strength, logic, fluency, and original content.

Day 5: (10^th February 2026)

5. Poetry Recitation (English)

Theme: “Generational Echoes”

Rules & Instructions:

• Participation is individual.
• Poems may be self-composed or published (English only).
• Time limit: 2–3 minutes.
• Proper acknowledgment is required for non-original poems.
• Judgment will be based on voice modulation, expression, thematic relevance, and clarity.

Day 6: (11^th February 2026)

5. Sing a Song (English)

Rules & Instructions:

• Participation may be solo or group.
• Song must be in English.
• Time limit: 3-5 minutes.
• Karaoke is allowed; live instruments are permitted.
• Lyrics should be appropriate and non-offensive.
• Judgment criteria: voice quality, pronunciation, rhythm, and overall performance.

General Instructions

• Participants may take part in more than one event.
• Registration is mandatory.
• Certificates will be awarded to all the participants and winners.

For more information CONTACT
Call or Whatsapp: 9557963279
Dr. Rafat Khanam
(Convener)
In-charge- English and Foreign Languages
Department of Languages, FASS, SVSU, Meerut