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DEPARTMENT OF english

The Department of English was established in the year 1999. BA English Literature programme was started in 2010 and MA English Literature Programme in 2013. Autonomous status was conferred in the year 2011. Part-time M.Phil & Part-time Ph.D was started in the year 2010 & 2011 respectively. We have been having a Language Lab Since 2008.



OBJECTIVE 

  • To foster global competencies among the students and impart value based education.

VISION

The Department aims to equip the students with an in-depth knowledge of Language and Literature and to improve the power of communication. It also strives to make their study of Language and Literature relevant to the current time.

MISSION

To instill in young men and women an awareness of self-identity and kindle in them a thirst for knowledge and thrust towards a meaningful fruition of their life through the empowerment of their personality.

Programmes Available

Under Graduate Programme

BA English Literature

3 Years Course


Course Description

BA in English deals with the study of linguistics and specific areas of literature. The programme offers an in-depth knowledge of English grammar and usage, British Literature, critical thinking, diversity, written and communication skills, and more.

Post Graduate Programme

MA English Literature

2 Years Course


Course Description

It is considered as one of the most demanded courses in terms of career and personal growth. It covers subjects such as English literary studies, criticism, pedagogy, theories, etc, along with the Prose, Poetry, and Drama.

FACILITIES

DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE

  • The Department has well furnished staff room with Laptop, Desktop, & an Intercom 
  • Department Library with 261 books 
  • Journals: International :08, National : 04, Magazines :04 
  • Spacious & ventilated classrooms: 05 
  • Fully equipped Language Lab with sixty three Desktops & Headphones. 
  • Wi-Fi facility on the entire campus for the students and the faculty.

supporting pm initiatives mapped with aicte

Design Thinking Based Curriculum & Framework
Design Thinking in Education: A way beyond! We adopt to a curriculum, structured based on the design thinking strategy that support to build character, skills and curiosity in you to learn more.
5 PILLARS APPROACH

Our 5 growth building centers focuses on building a culture, focusing on effective teaching and learning, innovation, skill and entrepreneurship development, industry connect and social responsibility initiatives.

Curriculum Aligned with PM AICTE & MHRD Initiatives

Our Curriculum and Practices are mapped and aligned with PM, AICTE and MHRD initiatives like Startup Policy, Internship Policy, Skill India, Outcome Based Education, National Educational Policy, etc.,

4 CAREER TRACKS
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employment
  • Government Jobs
  • Higher Education
DT Activation Hour

30 minutes of class time is dedicated to teach students about the ancient holy books, practicing Meditation and Yoga on daily basis.

highlights

Department activities

  • 15.02.2019: “Nobel Laureates in Literature and Nobel Facts”, by Sa.K.Narayan Das(Retd), Department of Physics, Bharathiar University.
  • 26.12.2018: “Newspaper Hierarchy”, by L.Rajagopal, Principal, Correspondent, THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS”, Coimbatore.
  • 11.01.2018: “How Journalism Differs From Theory and Practice” By Ms. S. Nevedha, Reporter The New Indian Express, Coimbatore.
  • 23.12.2016: “Emerging Trends in English Language” by Dr. K. Rathnasabapathi, Associate professor of English, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
  • 21.12.2016: “Challenge in Indian Journalism” by Sruthi R Mallya, Reporter of the New Indian Express, Coimbatore.
  • 22.8.2016: "Purple Passages from Shakespeare: A Study and Demo” by Dr. N. Ramani, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
  • 28.02.12: “Language Erudition – Habit Formation” by Dr.G.V.Suresh
  • 23.06.11: “Language for communication” by Dr.K.Rathinasababathy, Professor, Department of English, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
  • 26.02.2019: “Transgender: Not a Mirage but a Mirror”, by Kalki Subramaniam, Social Activist, Actor.
  • 07.09.2018: “Literary Criticism: An Overview”, by Dr. D.E. Bennet, Associate Professor, National College.
  • 10.08.2017: “Phonetics” by Mr. B. Mahesh Babu, English Language Instructor & Assistant, Science College, Gizan, Saudi Arabia
  • 10.03.2018: Conference on ”Musings on Indian Diaspora” by Dr. Joseph Rathna Jayakar, Associate Professor, Department of English, Gitam University, Hyderabad.
  • 08.03.2017:”Women on Women in World Literature” by Dr. Melissa Helen, Assistant Professor in Osmania University Hyderabad & Dr. W.S.Kottiswari, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English, Mercy College, Pallakad.
  • 10.01.2017: “Inauguration of Drama Club” by Jayashree V Moorthy, Managing Trustee, STHAAYI, Theatre in Education, Theatre for Education, Coimbatore.
  • 20.01.2016: “Indian English and Indianisms” & Cultural Attitudes and Behaviour in Cross Cultural Interaction” by Dr. Vridhagiri Ganeshan, Former Vice Chancellor, Central Institute of English & Foreign Languages, Hyderabad.
  • 27.08.2015: “Significance of Bec Course” by Mr.M. Mangala Prathaban, Managing Partner & Head, ESOL Consultancy and Corporate Training Centre, Coimbatore
  • 20,21.08.2015: “Change Your World By Changing Your Language” by Mrs. Indhumathi Sathish Kumar, Managing Partner & Mr. D.Sathish Kumar, Managing Director, OGMA-The Language Institute, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore.
  • 12.012.2014: “Mind Management” by Dr. Radhakrishnan, Director, Skills Training Centre, Coimbatore.
  • 25.07.2014: “BEC Course” by Mr.M. Mangala Prathaban, Managing Partner & Head, ESOL Consultancy and Corporate Training Centre, Coimbatore.
  • 05.03.2014:”A Discourse on the Bhagavad Gita- Its Relevance” by Shri Madhu Gopal Das, Vice – President, ISKCON, Coimbatore.
  • 11.02.2014: “Computer Assisted Language Learning” by Mr. G. Subramanian, Assistant Professor, Government Arts College, Coimbatore,
  • 13.12.2013:” Feminism – A Fresh Perspective” by Dr.R. Poongothai, Professor in Kongunadu CAS, Coimbatore.
  • 22.07.2013:” Translation Theories” by Professor D.C. Ramasamy, Translator, Editor.
  • 12.12.2012:”Shakespeare and Classic Plays” by Professor, Rathinasamy, Retired HM.
  • 12.10.2012:”Gandhi in Indian English Literature” by Dr. Markandan, Retired, VC in Gandhigram University.
  • 06.09.2012:”Communicative Skills & Personality Development” by Sayed Haris Thangal, Motivational Speaker, Kerala.
  • 18.07.2012:”Literature the Mirror of Life” by Dr. Ravishankar, Head, Sree Saraswati Thiyagaraja College, Pollachi.
  • 09.03.2012:”Soliloquies in Shakespearean Plays” by Dr. V.Krishanan, Professor, Department of English, VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
  • 09.02.2012:”Poetry-Reading and Comprehending” by Dr. Kalairani, Professor, Department of English, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
  • 29.09.2011:”Indian Writing in English” by Dr.C.Muralidara Kannan, Senior Professor, Government College, Coimbatore
  • 22.07.2011:”Skills for Work-Presentation Skills” by Dr. Thiyagarajan, Presenter, University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations.
  • 03.03.2019: Conducted Awareness Programme on Plastic Usage, at Sellapanur, Maruthur Panchayat, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore.
  • 14.10.2017: Visit to Organic Farm at Pannimadai to learn the techniques and apply in farming.
  • 03.04.2017: Conducted Awareness programme on Traditional Farming
  • 09.01.2017- 18.1.2017: Digitalized English Language Teaching for secondary students for students of Dr.Dasarathan International School, Thoppampatti Pirivu, Coimbatore.
  • 02.03.2016: Offered communicative and soft skills training at Bhavanisagar Government Hr.Secondary School.
  • 10.10.2013: Conducted Awareness Camp on Significance of Education In Pamboor- Paramakudi district.
  • 14.08.2013: Conducted English Literary Competitions for Rural School Children.
  • 12.12.2012: Distributed sweets and stationery among the children of MARIYALAYA near Athipalayam Pirivu
  • 05.09.2012: Conducted English Literary Competitions for Rural School Children.
  • 06.10.2011: Conducted English Literary Competitions for Rural School Children
  • English for Empowerment
  • Memories

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

BA English

S.No BATCH NAME OF THE STUDENT
1 2010 - 2013 INDIRA PRIYA.S
2 2011 - 2014 ANGELINE KAVIYA. J
3 2012 - 2015 ANGELINE KAVIYA.J
4 2013 - 2016 SUBHALAKSHMI.R
5 2014 - 2017 SHALINI.R
6 2015 - 2018 ROSHINIE.S
7 2016 - 2019 BHUVANAPRABHA.R

MA English

S.No BATCH NAME OF THE STUDENT
1 2013 - 2015 MONICA SELES
2 2014 - 2016 SHAJITHA.M
3 2015 - 2017 SUTHARSHAN.V
4 2016 - 2018 DHIVYA.M.V
5 2017 - 2019 SWATHI.S

DEPARTMENT  OF ENGLISH

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recruiters

30+

university ranks

190+

students placed 

150+

industry projects

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CLUB activities

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scholarships

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