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PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENT

The establishment of the Department of English dates back to the institution of the College in the year 1966. BA programme in English was started in the year 1972-73 with an intake of 20 students. MA programme in English was started in the year 1981-82 with an intake of 15 students. Doctoral programme in English ( Ph.D)  came into existence in the year 2011.  The Department of English has endeavored to equip the students with English language skills that is prerequisite for employment and research. The Department curriculum is built around three core elements- knowledge about the English language, informed appreciation of literature and group repertoire of  English usage. The Bridge Course in English is conducted for ten days before the commencement of regular classes for the freshers.

THRUST AREAS OF THE DEPARTMENT

  • American Literature
  • Comparative Literature
  • Canadian Literature
  • English Language Teaching

RESEARCH

  • Awarded UGC Major Research Project and Minor Research Project TANSCHE
  • Nine students have been awarded Doctorate in English.

Faculty Members


Sl.No Department Faculty Name Designation View
1 English Dr. Tmt. R. Ramapriya Associate Professor and HOD View
2 English Dr.J. Maria Monalisa Burgess Associate Professor View
3 English Dr. J.E. Mohana Associate Professor View
4 English Tmt S.K. Vennila Assistant Professor View
5 English Dr.S.Ramya Assistant Professor View
6 English Tmt V. Kavitha Assistant Professor View
7 English Dr A. Saburunnisa Associate Professor View
8 English Tmt. S. Sujithra Assistant Professor View
9 English Dr S.S. Nirmala Associate Professor View
10 English Tmt.S.Mercy Lourdas Latitia Assistant Professor View
11 English Dr.S.Manjula Guest Lecturer View
12 English Dr.S.Indira Guest Lecturer View
13 English Dr.N.Baranipriya Guest Lecturer View
14 English Mrs.A.Anitha Ponmudi Guest Lecturer View
15 English Dr.R.Renukadevi Guest Lecturer View
16 English Mrs.R.Manonmani Guest Lecturer View
17 English Dr.S. Sangeetha Guest Lecturer View
18 English Dr.S. Ramani Guest Lecturer View
19 English Dr.G. Elakkiam Guest Lecturer View
20 English Dr.B.Priya Guest Lecturer View
21 English Dr.N.Meenu Rajathi Guest Lecturer View

Syllabi


Sl.No Programme Code Programme Name 2022-2023 2023-2024
1 UEN B.A. English View View
2 PEN M.A. English View View