Department of English

PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

About the Department

Since its inception in the year 1970, the PG & Research Department of Englishtakesutmost efforts to make the students competent in the linguistic performance by focusing on skill acquisition through peer teaching-learning, practical sessions and soft skills in the regular curriculum. It aspires to offer holistic education by teaching and training the students in using English effectively, making them employable, and leading them to the total formation of themselves within the human community in accordance with the vision of higher education.The Department of English enjoys the status of being the Research center by the inception of the M.Phil., English Degree Course in the year 2006. This status has been conferred by Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. The Department of English enjoys the special status of being the only department that has contact with every student at the undergraduate level. The starting of Part – II (English) in 1970, B.A., (English) in 1980, M.A., (English) in 2006 and M.Phil.,in 2007 considerably enhanced the prestige and the importance of the Department. Under the autonomous set up, with its own Board of Studies, the Department has been periodically revising and updating the syllabi for the courses including socially relevant and job-oriented subjects and papers which have gained importance in academic circles.

Department Vision :

The Department of English strives to impart comprehensive knowledge of the various aspects of English Literature through a competent and cutting-edge curriculum and prepare the students for various professions.

Department Mission :

To empower the students with language skills and soft skills.
To organize intellectually stimulating programmes, workshops and seminars every year on varioustopicsinEnglish Literature.
To get them acquainted with the recent trends and theories of English Language and Literature.
To introduce them to the philosophy and mechanics of research.
To familiarize them with the theories of literature, and help them acquire both theoretical thrust and hands-on experience in writing research papers and theses.
To train them in the methods and skills of independent academic and research work through projects, assignments, seminars, research papers and projects.
To expose the students to the imperatives of careers by training them in various fields including preparing them for the NET/SET examinations.

Courses Offered

COURSES	DURATION
B.A English	3 Years
M.A. English	2 Years
M.Phil English	1 Years

Faculty Members

S.NO.	FACULTY NAME	DESIGNATION	DOWNLOAD
1	Tmt. P.Selvi Santhanakrishnan, M.A., M.Phil.,B.Ed	Head & Associate Professor	View Profile
2	Dr(Tmt). P.Vanitha, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D	Assistant Professor	View Profile
3	Dr(Tmt). C.Priya, M.A., PGDHM.,M.Phil.,Ph.D	Assistant Professor	View Profile
4	Dr(Tmt). T.Chandra, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D	Guest Lecturer	View Profile
5	Tmt. L.Karthiyayini, M.A., M.Phil.,B.Ed	Guest Lecturer	View Profile
6	Tmt. V.Jothimanai, M.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D)	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
7	Selvi. E. Manimegalai, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
8	Selvi. N. Ramya, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
9	Selvi. N. Ramavishalakshi, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
10	Tmt. B. Lavanya, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil, (Ph.D)	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
11	Selvi. M. Dhanalakshmi, M.A., M.Phil	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
12	Tmt. N. Nagapushpam, M.A., M.Phil	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile
13	Tmt. C. Amutha, M.A., M.Phil	Teaching Assistant (Hourly Basis)	View Profile

Seminars and workshops

On 23.09.2011 and 24.09.2011, a Two-day Workshop on “Soft Skills” was organized. Prof. R. GangadharaMoorthi, Institute of Language Management, Bangalore gave training to the students on Communicative skills and Occupational skills.
On 12.03.2012, a One-day Workshop on “Comparative Literature” was organized. Prof. K. Chinthamani, Head, Department of English, Vidhyasagar College of Arts and Science, Udumalpet and Dr. W.S. Kotteeswari, Associate Professor, Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala were the Resource persons.
On 15.03.2012, a One-day Workshop on “Personality Development” was organized to by APT INDYA, Madurai and the studets of the under-graduate courses were the beneficiaries.
On 17.08.15, a One-Day Workshop on “Conducting Scientific Research in Humanities”was organized by the institution in collaboration with Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. Dr. Solomon Arulraj David, Faculty of Education, The British University, Dubai, UAE gave lecture on ‘Techniques and Types of Research’ to the students of M.A., &M.Phil., Degree Courses.
On 14.10.15, a One-Day Workshop on ‘Journalism and Mass Communication’ was conducted and the beneficiaries were the students of B.A., degree course. Mr. G. Sathish Kumar, Assistant Regional Manager, Circulation, The Hindu Groups, Madurai made the session more interesting by giving a microscopic view of the newspapers both in Tamil and English.
On 08.01.16, a One-Day workshop on “Soft Skills” was organized and Prof. R. Nedumaran, Vice Principal, Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanaldelivered his Special Lecture on the theme of the workshop in the morning session. Dr. V. N. Manjula, Assistant Professor, Government Arts College, Udumalpet delivered her lecture on “Communications Skills – Need of the Hour” in the afternoon session.
On 30.1.2017, a One-day workshop on “Making a Short Movie” was organized to fulfill the needs of the technical paper ‘Jounalism and Mass Communication’. Mr. S. Naga Saravanan, Chief Editor of the short movies ‘Iyalamai’ and ‘Dhaanam’ and Mr. R.K. Prabaker, Cinematographer and Editor of the short movie ‘Oviyan’ spoke on the topics “Introduction to Short Movies” and “The Technicalities of Making a Short Movie”. As the peak of the programme, they demonstrated the making of the movie, having the students as the actors.
On 18.09.2017, a One-day workshop on ‘Personality Development and Career Advancement’ was organized to ignite the minds of students. Dr. Paul Wilson, Associate Professor & Head, PG Department of Chemistry, Madras Christian College, Chennai, did ‘Career Driver Survey’ as well as ‘Self Analysis’ of students. The students responded well.

Seminars:

The foremost mission of the Department is to train the students to prepare and present seminar papers in seminars and conferences. In addition, the students of English exhibit their leadership qualities by organizing seminars, meant especially for the students of other institutions.

On 30.09.2011, a one-day State-Level Students’ Seminar was organized on the topic “Australian Literature” by our students for the students from various colleges and universities. Dr. Anbarasi, Head, Department of English, Government Arts College, Salem, delivered the Key-note Address on the topic og the seminar. 21 colleges participated and 135 research papers were presented.
On 07.02.2014, a one-day State-level seminar was organized on the topic “Eco-feministic Trends in Literature”Dr.N.Geetha, Professor and Head, Department of English, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, Dr.V.Christoper Ramesh, Assistant Professor of English, Govt. Arts College, Melur and Dr.D.Anusuya, Associate Professor of English, Shri GVG Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet were the resource persons. Faculty and research scholars from 12 colleges participated and presented their papers.
On 27.09.2014, a one-day State Level students’ Seminar was organized on the topic Diasporic Literature. Dr.S.Lavanya, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore gave the special lecture. 100 students from 16 colleges participated and presented their papers.
On 21. 02.2015, a One-day National Level Seminar was conducted on “Application of Literary Theories to Literature”. Dr. Bennet, Professor, National College, Trichyspoke on the topic “Literary Criticism Today” and Dr. Venkateswaran, Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore delivered the Keynote Address. Dr.N.Geetha, Professor & Head, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal delivered her lecture on “Emerging Trends in Literary Theories”.
On 15.09.15, a one-day State -Level Students’ Seminar on South Asian Literature was organized. Prof.K. Chinthamani, formerly Principal in-charge, Government Arts College, Udumalpet spoke elaborately and interestingly on the Literatures of South Asia. Students from N.G.M. College, Pollachi, Sri G.V.G. Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet, V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Bishop Thorp College, Dharapuram, A.P.A College of Arts & Culture, Palani and J.K.K.N. Arts College, Kumarapalayam presented their papers.
On 17.08.2016, a one day State -Level Students’ Seminar on “Canadian Literature” was organized. Dr. C. MuralidharaKannan, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore spoke elaborately and interestingly on the theme. Students from Kongu Arts College, Erode, Thiyagarajar College, Madurai, Sakthi College of Arts and Science, Oddanchatram, A.P.A College of Arts and Culture, Palani, Sri G.V.G Vishalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet, VidhyasagarCollege of Arts and Science, Udumalpet, N.G.M college of Arts and Science, Pollachi, Bishop Thorp College, Dharapuram and St. Antony’s College for Women, Dindigul presented their papers.

Guest Lectures:

The Department holds the pride of being visited by the eminent and resourceful personalities of various colleges and universities.The students get enlightened by their valuable lectures on the emerging trends and forms in literature.

On 01.01.2012, Popular Lecture Series was conducted on “Health and Hygiene” by the institution in collaboration with Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul and the benefiaciaries were the students of English. Dr. Rajeswari, Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute delivered a Special Lecture.
On 12.02.2012, a Special Lecture on “Communication Skills” was delivered by Dr. Mrs. Renuga, Associate Professor of English, Sri GVG Visalakshi College of Arts and Science for Women, Udumalpet to all the M.Phil., scholars of the institution.
On 12.10.2015, Dr. G. Dominic Savio, Visiting Professor, Department of English, The American College, Madurai delivered his Special Lecture on “Conducting Research and the Mechanics of Writing”. The students found it easy to get into the topic by the interaction session that followed.
On 19.02.2016, Dr. G. Banumathi, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Thiagarajar College, Madurai delivered a Special Lecture on “Women Writers and Theorists in English”. The scholars of M.Phil., Degree course made the session interesting by involving in academic deliberations.
On 05.08.2016, Dr. R. Chakkaravarthi, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English, G.T.N. College, Dindigul delivered a special lecture on “Life and Literature”.The students of English found it interesting by the kaleidoscopic view, he gave to the topic.
On 13.03.2017, Prof. D. Manoharan, Associate Professor & Head, PG Department of English, AulmiguPalaniandavar College of Arts and Culture, Palani, delivered a Special Lecture on “Images of Women in Indian Literatures – Past and Present”.
On 31.08.2017, Dr.N. Vijayadurai, Associate Professor & Head, PG Department of English, Chikkaya Naicker College, Erode delivered a Special Lecture on “English to Scale Higher”.

Department Alumni

Great Achievers:

Ms. S. Menaka, the outstanding performer in Sports has been appointed as the Sub-Inspector of Police in Nagerkovil.
Ms. R. Yogalakshmi has been an outstanding performer in Kabaddi and now she has been appointed in the Central Railways, Hyderabad.
Ms. B. Rajeshwari has been an outstanding performer in Kabaddi and now she has been appointed as the Sub-Inspector of Police, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore.
T. Marieswari of III B.A., English has been selected for appointment in The Central Railways, Mumbai.
Dr. S. Kayalvizhi has cleared TET and has been appointed as BT Assistant in SNV Government Higher Secondary School, Elayamuthur. In addition, she has been conferred Ph.D., by the ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Tirunelveli in the year 2016.
Dr. R. Uma Maheswari has cleared PG TRB and has been appointed as PG Assistant in Government Higher Secondary School, Karatholuvu. In addition, she has been conferred Ph.D., by the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in the year 2015.
Dr. Chitra has been conferred Ph.D., by the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in the year 2015 and she is appointed as the Assistant Professor of English in Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
Dr. R. Kavitha has been conferred Ph.d., by the Madurai Kamarai University and she serves as an Assistant Professor in a college in South Africa.
Mrs. S. Kalaivani has cleared SLET in the year 2012 and she is appointed as the Assistant Professor in Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Sivagiri, Erode.
R. Mathumitha has cleared PG TRB in the year 2017 and she serves as thePG Assistant in the Government Higher Secondary School, Pudukottai.
Dr. R. Lakshmi has been conferred Ph.D., by the Bharathidasan University, Trichy in the year 2015. She has cleared NET in English in the year 2011 and she is appointed as the Assistant Professor of English in Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, Trichy.
Ms. M. Deepa has been the University Gold Medal Holder in B.L., and LLM. She has cleared NET in Law in 2013 and she serves as the Assistant Professor in Tamilnadu National Law School, Trichy.
Mrs. N. Rema has cleared NET in the year 2015 and she pursues her Ph.D., in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She serves as an Assistant Professor of English in N.G.M. College of Arts and Science, Pollachi.
Mrs. P. LaxmiPriya has cleared TET in 2013 and she serves as the BT Assistant in Government Higher Secondary School, Perichipalayam.
Ms. T. Sarumathihas cleared TET in 2013 and she serves as the BT Assistant in Government Higher Secondary School, Vellore Rendadi.
Mrs. N. Pratheeba has cleared TET in the year 2012 and now she serves as the BTAssistant in Government Higher Secondary School, Thoppampatti.
Mrs. S. Saranya has cleared TET in the year 2014 and now she serves as theBT Assistant in Government Higher Secondary School, Vellore.
R. Devi Chandra has cleared TET in the year 2012 and now she serves as theBT Assistant in Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Palani.

Alumni, who serve in Alma-Mater:

Dr. C. Priyahas been conferred Ph.D., by the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in the year 2015 and she is appointed as the Assistant Professor of English.
Dr. T. Chandra has been conferred Ph.D., by the Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai in the year 2015 and she is appointed as the Guest Lecturer.
Mrs L. Karthiyayini has passed AWES-INDIA Teachers’ Recruitment Examination with I class marks and she is appointed as the Guest Lecturer.
Mrs. V. Jothimani is pursuing Ph.D., in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, serves as the Teaching Assistant.
Ms. E. Manimegalaiserves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
Ms. N. Ramyaserves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
Ms. N. Suvedhaserves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
Miss. N. Rama Vishalakshiserves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
Mrs. B. Lavanya has cleared TET in the year 2013 and she serves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
Mrs. N. Nagapushpam has cleared TET in the year 2013 and serves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
Mrs. C. Amuthaserves as the Teaching Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniAndavar Arts College for Women, Palani.

Alumni serving in other Institutions:

A. Sultana Begum serves as the Assistant Professor in Sakthi College of Arts and Science for Women, Oddanchatram.
M. JohnyShalini serves as the Vice-Principal in Kennedy Matriculation School, Palani.
M. Jeeva serves as the Assistant Professor in Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Gudalur.
S. N. Nagalakshmi serves as the Assistant Professor in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
S. Aswini serves as the BT Assistant in Swamy Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
T. R. Poorani serves as the BT Assistant in BharathVidhyaBhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
K. Kanmani serves as the Assistant Professor in Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College of Arts and Science, Ambilikai, Oddanchatram.
N. Sri Vidhya serves as the Lecturer in Sri Balamurugan Polytechnic College, Palani.
P. Sugantha serves as the PG Assistant in ThirupathiArulneri Higher Secondary School, Kallimandhayam.
V. Vidhya serves as the Assistant Professor in Sakthi College of Arts and Science for Women, Oddanchatram.
J. Jeyanthi serves as the Assistant Professor in Ramu College of Arts and Science, N.M. Sungam, Pollachi.
ShanmugaPriya serves as an Assistant Professor in Subramanya Arts and Science College, Palani.
G. Dharani serves as the B.T. Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniandavar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
P. Mohana serves as the B.T. Assistant in Swami Matriuclation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
Mrs. M. Lavanya serves as the B.T. Assistant in ArulmiguPalaniandavar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
S. Muthupriya serves as the B.T. Assistant in VelanVikhas Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
M. Priya serves as the B.T. Assistant in Swami Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
T. Gomathi serves as the B.T. Assistant in Devi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
S. Mamthaserves as theB.T. Assistant in Devi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palani.
K. Suganyaserves as theB.T. Assistant in Vysya Public School, Salem.

Alumni pursuing higher education in other institutions:

M. SahanaFathima pursues her M.Phil., Degree in Anna University, Chennai.
B. Archanapursues her M.A., English in Loyola College for Women, Chennai.
S. Ramapriya pursues her M.Phil., Degree in Mother Teresa Women’s Unviersity, Kodaikanal.
P. Merlin pursues her M.Phil., Degree in Mother Teresa Women’s Unviersity, Kodaikanal.
V. Renuga Devi pursues her B.L., in Government Law College, Coimbatore.

Alumni as Entrepreneurs:

S. Vennila serves as an entrepreneurin Palani.
Mrs. B. Padmavathi serves as a Costume Designer in Palani.
Mrs. A. Revathiruns a beauty parlour named ‘Karunya’ in Palani.
Mrs. A.B. Bhavadharani is busy in on-line business.

Highlights of the Department:

Enhancing the employability skills of the women students through value added inputs.
Updating the curriculum and syllabi periodically in accordance with the global standards.
Having produced 60M.Phil scholars, the highest among the college departments.
Conducting Workshops and Guest Lectures by eminent experts both National and International under the aegis of English Literary Association.
Above all, the Department enjoys the previledge of owning a Language Laboratory, well-equipped with Over-head projector, LCD and computers so that ICT can be promoted.

Future Plan

To provide add-on courses and new certificate courses for aspiring advanced learners.
To create chances for internship training in journalism and translation.
To organize more international seminars.
To further the minor and the major research projects.
To arrange Student-Faculty exchange Programmes and Study Abroad Programmes.