An interview for Radio
Hello listeners today we
have with us Dr. Pascal Marbaniang a professor in the North-eastern hill
University (NEHU). He is a well known professor of Political science in
NEHU. He lives in Dhanketi with his
wife and three children.
Jessy: Good evening Dr. Pascal
Dr. Pascal Good evening
Jessy
Jessy: How are you?
Dr. Pascal: I am
fine, thank you.
Jessy : Dr. Pascal we
are very, very happy to have you with us today for this special program. Dr. Pascal
you are a teacher by profession. How many years are you in teaching profession?
and how many hours of a day you are engaged in
teaching?
Dr.Pascal: I started my
profession as a teacher in the late 70 's .After me completion of my post
graduation. I taught in the synod school in Jowai and in St Antony's School for
a year, after a break of two years I started my career as a professor in Norm
eastern Hill University. I don't have
much teaching hours, hardly two hours. But most of the time I am busy with
guiding me P.H.D students to be precise I guide seven PHD students and I am a
co-guide for six students. Part of my time I am occupied Music in given
seminars and Symposiums.
Jessy: How do you
like your job as a university professor?
Pascal: Very satisfying,
very satisfying. In 19911 I started my profession as a Lawyer. Within two years
I left the job, because it wasn’t paying, more over the clients expected free
service.
Jessy: Oh I see, you are lawyer by profession.
Dr. Pascal: Usually I tell people
why I left this profession as a lawyer because on my tomb they will write here
lies me man who lied during his life time and lies here to lie no more. But
joining the university I have entered in the right job.
I can update and improve my
knowledge day by day
Jessy: As you are
engaged in teaching the energetic Youth, what is your impression of the
students day by day. Is there any difference in their attitude,
towards education?
Dr.Pascal: Comparing to the y ester
years me students are not of high caliber. Today mere is a lot of competition.
For instance I am also involved in the admission process. Our entire seats are
of only 50 for which 200 students apply. Today there is an increase in the
number of students spending their time in time in library because in post
graduate level they cannot get the entire syllabus from one book. They have to
refer many books.
Jessy: Which means you
too have to refer many books
Dr. Pascal Obviously, I
have to read and refer every day, because at times the students know better than the professor. They an
intelligent and are up to date with current affairs.
Jessy: Dr.Pascal besides being a professor I
know you as a writer and as a person interested in literature. Is writing your
hobby could you explain about your interest in writing.
Dr. Pascal: I began my writing in 1970
in Khasi. poetry, fiction & literature, ft is part time hobby. I too
have written 18 books for the primary schools. History and civics for class
five to simplify me work load of the students who suddenly jump into English
medium school.
Jessy : Have you
written any other books besides the school books?
Dr Pascal: Yes of course
I do write on philosophical books, Khasi matriliny and on traditional
constitutional law. I was happy that there e was a girl who did research on my
writing which left me with the feeling that I too can contribute to the
literature.
Jessy : Olinda you
are doing your research paper under the guidance of Dr Pascal. Could you
explain to us your experience of Dr. Pascal?.
Olinda: Well, I see him
much more man a professor, as a person who is really interested in the growth
of the students. His availability and timely assistance is something commendable.
I can say mat he is a lover of humanity.
Jessy: Dr Pascal: I
know you as a good musician. Do you enjoy music?
Dr Pascal: Oh I enjoy music! I play guitar and keyboard. The
reason why I enjoy music is that, in music a person can co-ordinate things. You
have to have a sense of harmony and direction to where you are going. B is very
pleasant to see mat our young people enjoy music but not at random
Jessy: Do you teach
music?
Dr Pascal: Yes I do
teach music, m the diocesan level I am a resource person and co-ordination of
music ministry. We have trained 100 people, if you happen to go to Maubri,
Laban and Laithkor you will aw youth singing in four different voices.
Jessy: Since you are
engaged in other activities too. Could you explain to name other areas of your
activities?
Dr Pascal: I do
conduct seminar for youth, present papers on various topics for various age
groups. For example the Daibar and Shillong used to call me for social
awareness program for self help. I also conduct retreat for youth and Children
and lectures in various institutions . I spent time with social groups apart
from me university activities.
Jessy: Thank you Dr.Pascal
for being with us. It was really enriching and inspiring to talk to you and
listening to you.
Dr Pascal: Thank you Jessy.
It is a pleasure for me to share my experience.
Thank you bye-bye.
