Focus and approach

The department's academic and research activities are guided by the following principles:

Interdisciplinary research: The department encourages an interdisciplinary approach, combining cultural knowledge with modern research methods.

Contextual understanding: It emphasizes the distinct cultural life of Majuli and its tribal populations, including the Mising, Deori, and Kachari communities etc.

Preservation and promotion: The curriculum is designed to preserve and promote Assamese Literature, Language and Culture, providing students with a deep immersion into the tradition.

Holistic education: The university aims to be a multi and interdisciplinary hub that provides a holistic and optimal learning environment.

Research areas

Students and faculty in the Assamese department conduct research on a wide array of topics, reflecting the rich cultural and literary heritage of Assam:

Contemporary approaches to Assamese language and literature.

The socio-cultural and literary contributions of historical figures like Srimanta Sankaradeva,Madhavadeva and other Sattriya Saints.

Manuscript studies and the conservation of traditional texts.

Folklore and other oral traditions.

Historical and sociological aspects of Assamese culture.

Others

Academic environment

The department's academic environment encourages intellectual growth and collaboration.

It offers students access to extensive cultural archives, modern research facilities, and a network of expert faculty members. Faculty members are active researchers and contributors to national journals, often guiding students in projects that link traditional knowledge with contemporary issues 

The Department of Assamese at Majuli University of Culture stands as a vibrant hub where tradition meets academic rigor, nurturing the next generation of scholars, artists, and custodians of Assamese culture.