Department of English
ENGLISH
Year of Establishment :
Foundation Course :1972 – 1973
B.A (English) : 2006
M.A (English) : 2009
M.Phil. (English) : 2011
Ph.D(Part Time) : 2008
Year of Establishment :
Foundation Course :1972 – 1973
B.A (English) : 2006
M.A (English) : 2009
M.Phil. (English) : 2011
Ph.D(Part Time) : 2008
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
B.A., ENGLISH
Program Objective
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To expose the students to various forms of literature and kindle their imagination and creativity.
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To sensitize students to major issues in the regional, national and the world level.
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To provide the students with an ability to build and enrich their communication skills.
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To make them sensitive and open to different cultures and not be victims of ethnocentricism.
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To enable them to understand that learning is a lifelong process and appreciate human, cultural and ethical values.
Programme Educational Objectives
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To have an overall understanding of the different genres of literature and the literary canon.
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To make them utilize their knowledge of literature and language to create content in different forms of traditional and digital media.
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To help them think and write analytically and critically.
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To achieve a level of excellence in the discipline and delve deep into literature in the next stage.
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To equip the students with the basic knowledge of language and literature to pursue careers in journalism and education
Programme Outcomes
On the completion of the programme with the students will be able to:
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Understand the versatility and range of knowledge in the various periods of English language and literature.
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Identify the transitions in the various ages of English Language and Literature and analyze the influence of new theories in their development.
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Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate theories and resources to understand the complex texts in literature with an understanding of its limitations.
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Understand and assess individual, social, environmental, cultural issues and the responsibilities relevant to their knowledge.
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To acquire the four basic language skills LSRW and have practical competency in English Language. Communicate effectively with society at large, comprehend and write effective reports, make presentation, give clear instructions and teach.
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Interpret and demonstrate her understanding of form, structure, narrative techniques, devices and style.
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Analyze and apply various literary concepts and critical approaches.
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Organize and integrate the acquired knowledge towards individualistic compositions.
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Will be able to present, appraise and defend arguments with conviction and confidence.
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Well developed writing skills and nuanced academic writing.
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Familiarity with different sections of people (gender, racial and ethnic minorities) and critical responses from different perspectives.
Programme Specific Outcomes
On the completion of the programme with the students will be able to:
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Read, critically analyse and appreciate poetry, fiction, prose and drama..
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Be sensitive to the nuances of spoken and written forms of English.
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Updated basic skills and attitudes relevant to the emerging knowledge society
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Knowledge of Classical, Neo-classical, Romantic,Victorian, New Critical and Formalistic critical tenets.
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Exposure to different contemporary critical terms and frameworks like Marxism, Feminism, Psycho-analytic, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism and Postmodernism.
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Sensitivity to the richness of world literature, European Drama and Children’s Literature.
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Knowledge of different literary periods and trends of each of these periods.
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Use grammatically and idiomatically correct language.
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Have a sufficient mastery of Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension from the perspective of competitive Exams.
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Enhanced critical and analytical skills.
SEMESTER-I
S. No | Part | Course title | Ins.hrs/ Week | Credits | Title of the paper | Syllabus |
1 | I | Language – I | 6 | 4 | Tamil – I/ Other Language | View |
2 | II | English Paper – I | 6 | 4 | English Paper –I | View |
3 | III | Core Paper – I | 5 | 3 | British Fiction | View |
4 | III | Core Paper – II | 4 | 4 | British Poetry | View |
5 | III | Allied Paper – I | 7 | 5 | Literary Forms & Terms | View |
6 | IV | Environmental Studies | 2 | 2 | Environmental Studies | View |
SEMESTER -II
S. No | Part | Course title | Ins.hrs/ Week | Credits | Title of the paper | Syllabus |
1 | I | Language – II | 6 | 4 | Tamil –II/Other Language | View |
2 | II | English Paper – II | 4 | 4 | English Paper-II | View |
3 | III | Core Paper – III | 4 | 3 | American Literature | View |
4 | III | Core Paper – IV | 4 | 3 | Indian Writing In English | View |
5 | III | Allied Paper – II | 7 | 5 | Socio-Cultural History Of England | View |
6 | IV | Value Education | 3 | 2 | Value Education | View |
7 | IV | Soft Skills | 2 | 1 | Soft Skills | View |
SEMESTER -III
S. No | Part | Course title | Ins.hrs/ Week | Credits | Title of the paper | Syllabus |
1 | I | Language – III | 6 | 4 | Language- III /Other Language | View |
2 | II | English paper – III | 6 | 4 | English Paper-III | View |
3 | III | Core – V | 4 | 4 | British Prose | View |
4 | III | Core – VI | 3 | 3 | British Drama | View |
5 | III | Allied – III | 7 | 5 | History of English Literature | View |
6 | IV | Skill Based – I | 2 | 2 | Basics of English Grammar | View |
7 | IV | Non Major – I | 2 | 2 | English For Communication | View |
SEMESTER -IV
S. No | Part | Course title | Ins.hrs/ Week | Credits | Title of the paper | Syllabus |
1 | I | Language – IV | 6 | 4 | Language – IV/Other Language | View |
2 | II | English paper – IV | 6 | 4 | English Paper – IV | View |
3 | III | Core – VII | 3 | 3 | World Classics | View |
4 | III | Core – VIII | 4 | 4 | Literary Criticism | View |
5 | III | Allied – IV | 7 | 5 | History of English Literature-II | View |
6 | IV | Skill Based – II | 2 | 2 | English Language Skills For Employability | View |
7 | IV | Non Major – II | 2 | 2 | English For Competitive Exams | View |
SEMESTER -V
S. No | Part | Course title | Ins.hrs/ Week | Credits | Title of the paper | Syllabus |
1 | I | Core –IX | 6 | 3 | Shakespeare | View |
2 | II | Core – X | 5 | 4 | History of English Language & Linguistics | View |
3 | III | Core – XI | 5 | 4 | Post-Colonial Literature | View |
4 | III | Core – XII | 6 | 4 | Literary Criticism-II | View |
5 | III | Elective – I | 3 | 3 | a. Regional Literature (or) | View |
b. Translation Studies | View | |||||
6 | IV | Elective – II | 3 | 3 | a.Women’s Writing (or) | View |
b. Afro - American Literature | View | |||||
7 | IV | Skill Based III | 2 | 2 | Personality Development | View |
SEMESTER -VI
S. No | Part | Course title | Ins.hrs/ Week | Credits | Title of the paper | Syllabus |
1 | I | Core – XIII | 5 | 3 | ELT | View |
2 | II | Core – XIV | 5 | 4 | Modern English Grammar | View |
3 | III | Core – XV | 6 | 4 | Contemporary Critical Theory | View |
4 | III | Core – XVI | 6 | 3 | European Drama | View |
5 | III | Elective – III | 3 | 3 | a. Cultural Studies | View |
b.Media Studies | View | |||||
6 | IV | Elective – IV | 3 | 3 | a. Diasporic Literature | View |
b. Children’s Literature | View | |||||
7 | IV | Skill Based IV | 2 | 2 | Journalism | View |
Extension Activities | - | 3 |
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH – PG
Program Objective
- To enhance and reinforce creativity, understanding, teaching and critical appreciation of English literature.
- To apply critical and theoretical approaches to the reading and analysis of literary and cultural texts in multiple genres.
- To acquire the ability to identify, analyze, interpret and describe the critical ideas, values, and themes that appear in literary and cultural texts.
- To acquire the skill to write analytically in a variety of formats, including essays, research papers, reflective writing, and critical reviews of secondary sources.
- To be able to use communication and rhetorical skills while writing essays, articles, and project report.
Programme Educational Objectives
- To help the students acquire a deeper knowledge of literature, language, literary theory and research methodology.
- To sensitize the students on issues like race, gender, religion, politics, economy and Human Rights through a nuanced study of literature.
- To help the students acquire creative and critical thinking and develop analytical tools of their own.
- 4. To develop an advanced knowledge of English Language Teaching.
- 5. To equip the students to face various eligibility and competitive examinations with confidence.
- To utilize the knowledge and skills gained in their advanced research as well as in their jobs.
Programme Outcomes
On the completion of the programme with the students will be able to:
- To demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the subject, including the knowledge of literary history, genre criticism, literary theory, critical theory and research methodology.
- To exhibit knowledge of journalism and mass
communication and writing for media.
- To use the communication skills and rhetorical skills while writing essays, articles, and project reports.
- To respond to literature aesthetically and critically as informed readers.
- Appreciate and analyze gender relations and gender-oriented writing.
- Apply linguistic theories in the teaching of English, depending on the needs of the learner
- Well developed writing skills and a knowledge of the fine points of academic writing like research papers and critical reviews.
- .Display an aptitude for research .
- Have enhanced creativity and the ability to create content.
- Acquired proficiency in the use of LSRW skills and critical thinking skills.
Programme Specific Outcomes
On the completion of the programme with the students will be able to:
- Read, critically analyse and appreciate poetry, fiction, prose and drama..
- Be sensitive to the nuances of spoken and written forms of English.
- Updated basic skills and attitudes relevant to the emerging knowledge society
- Knowledge of Classical, Neo-classical, Romantic,Victorian, New Critical and Formalistic critical tenets.
- Exposure to different contemporary critical terms and frameworks like Marxism, Feminism, Psycho-analytic, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism and Postmodernism.
- Sensitivity to the richness of world literature, European Drama and Children’s Literature.
- Knowledge of different literary periods and trends of each of these periods.
- Use grammatically and idiomatically correct language.
- Have a sufficient mastery of Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension from the perspective of competitive Exams.
- Enhanced critical and analytical skills.
M.A. ENGLISH
SEMESTER – I
S.NO | PART | COURSE TITLE | INS.HRS/ WEEK | CREDITS | TITLE OF THE PAPER | SYLLABUS |
1 | I | Core – I | 6 | 5 | Chaucer and the Elizabethan Age | View |
2 | II | Core – II | 6 | 5 | Restoration and The Augustan Age | View |
3 | III | Core – III | 6 | 5 | The Romantic Age | View |
4 | IV | Core – IV | 6 | 5 | The Victorian Age | View |
5 | V | Elective – I | 6 | 3 | a.PostModern Fiction (or) | View |
b.Genre Fiction | View |
SEMESTER – II
S.NO | PART | COURSE TITLE | INS.HRS/ WEEK | CREDITS | TITLE OF THE PAPER | SYLLABUS |
1 | I | Core – V | 6 | 5 | 20th Century Literature | View |
2 | II | Core – VI | 6 | 5 | American Literature | View |
3 | III | Core – VII | 6 | 5 | Introduction To World Literature | View |
4 | IV | Core – VIII | 6 | 4 | Indian Literature In English | View |
5 | V | Elective – II | 4 | 3 | a.Travel Literature (or) | View |
b.Detective and Spy Fiction | View | |||||
6 | Human Rights | 2 | 2 |
SEMESTER – III
S.NO | PART | COURSE TITLE | INS.HRS/ WEEK | CREDITS | TITLE OF THE PAPER | SYLLABUS |
1 | I | Core – IX | 6 | 5 | Shakespeare | View |
2 | II | Core – X | 6 | 5 | ELT | View |
3 | III | Core – XI | 6 | 4 | History of Language and Linguistics | View |
4 | IV | Core – XII | 6 | 4 | Indian Aesthetics | View |
5 | V | Elective – III | 6 | 3 | a.Grammar and Usage (or) | View View |
b.Creative writing |
SEMESTER – IV
S.NO | PART | COURSE TITLE | INS.HRS/ WEEK | CREDITS | TITLE OF THE PAPER | SYLLABUS |
1 | I | Core – XIII | 6 | 5 | New Literatures In English | View |
2 | II | Core – XIV | 6 | 5 | Contemporary Criticism | View |
3 | III | Core – XV | 6 | 4 | Modern European Literature | View |
4 | IV | Elective – IV | 6 | 3 | a.Literature, Culture and Media (or) | View |
b.UGC-NET/SET PAPER | View | |||||
5 | V | Project | 6 | 5 |
Facilities
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
- Separate book bank at the Department
- Smart class room facilities
- Separate computer with printer
- Question bank
- Number of Systems : 27
- Well Furnished Lab with Air Conditioned
- Networking facilities with Wi-Fi connection
- Laptop with Projectors
- Web camera – 1
- Orell digital software- 1
Aided
Name | Staffcode | Designation | View Profiles |
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Ms. V.P. Gayathri | 308ENA01 | Head & Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. M.GAYATHRI | 308ENA02 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. Dr. M. Manimozhi PhD | 308ENA03 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. SARATHY R | 308ENA04 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Unaided
Name | Staffcode | Designation | View Profiles |
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Mrs. S.Indragandhi | 308ENUA01 | Assistant Professor & Head | Click Here |
Mrs. D. Sasikala | 308ENUA02 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. D. Ramya | 308ENUA03 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. P.R.Thilagavathi | 308ENUA04 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. E. Arivazhagi | 308ENUA05 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. J.Josephine Mary | 308ENUA06 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Ms. D. Miracline Susanna | 308ENUA07 | Assistant Professor | Cilck Here |
Mrs. M. Rajalakshmi | 308ENUA08 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Dr. S. Indumathi | 308ENUA09 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Ms. P.Nithya Priya | 308ENUA10 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
Mrs. K. Devi | 308ENUA11 | Assistant Professor | Click Here |
2020 - 2021
S.No. | Name and Nature of Programme | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic |
Report
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1. | National Webinar | 29.6.20 | English language learning from home: Techno- Pedagogical perspectives. | View |
2. | Model United Nations | 27.2.21 & 9.3.21 | Model United Nations- DKMC- MUN | View |
3. | Association Activities 2020-21 | 20.2.21 22.2.21 27.2.21 & 28.2.21 | English Literary Association " LETTERS" | View View |
17.2.21 to 27.2.21 | Association Activities 2020-21 | |||
4. | Online Literary Quiz | 20.05.2020 to 23.05.2020. | online quiz on Literary Theory and Criticism | View |
5. | Awareness walk | 1.03.2021 | Women’s Empowerment and Child Abuse. | View |
S.No. | Name of the Programme (International/National/State Level)(Conference/Seminar/Workshop) | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
1. | Student Induction Programme | 18.06.2019 | Skill Training | View |
2. | Literary Association | 22.08.2019 | Literature and Life | View |
3. | Film Festival | 11.10.2019 | Charlie Chaplin and The Silent Era | View |
4. | Association activity | 25.09.2019-17.12.2019 | Competitions | View |
5. | LIT BLITZ'20 | 19.02.2020 | - | View |
S.No. | Name of the Programme (International/National/State Level)(Conference/Seminar/Workshop) | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
1. | Bridge Course | 18.06.2018-20.06.2018 | Grammar Skills, Letter Writing and Phonetics | View |
2. | Literary Association | 03.09.2018 | Inauguration of Letters Association. | View |
3. | Film Festival | 15.02.2019 | Animated Movies | View |
4. | Association activity | 12.09.2018-27.09.2018 and 11.12.2018-12.12.2018 | Competitions | View |
5. | National Seminar | 09.03.2019 | The Female Imaginarium | View |
S.No. | Name of the Programme (International/National/State Level)(Conference/Seminar/Workshop) | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
1. | Bridge Course | 20.06.2017 | Soft Skills, Body Language and Introducing oneself, Parallel Writing | View |
2. | Inauguration of the Literary Club - “LETTERs” | 17.08.2017 | Reading Skills | View |
3. | Association activities | 07.12.2017- 14.12.2017 | Spot talk - PPT Presentation | View |
4. | Special Guest Lecture | 07.02.2018 | Literature as a Means to an End | View |
5. | Film Festival | 20.03.2018-21.03.2018 | The Holocaust | View |
S.No. | Name of the Programme (International/National/State Level)(Conference/Seminar/Workshop) | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
1. | Bridge Course | 16.06.2016-20.06.2016 | Grammar Skills, Letter Writing and Phonetics | View |
2. | Inauguration of Literary Association | 03.03.2017 | Literature and Language: Interpretation for Communication | View |
3. | Guest Lecture | 08.09.2016 | English Language Teaching | View |
4. | Street Theater Training Programme | 23.01.2017-24.01.2017 | Arts For Change- A Seed Towards Social Thoughts | View |
5. | UNICEF Adolescent Youth Consultation Programme | 16.08.2016 | Mainstreaming Youth Participation in Civic Engagement and National building. | View |