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History of the Department

           The PG Department of English was established in the year 2006 with eleven students and two staff members. In the year 2013 the number of student enrolment has risen to 30. The department is offering quality education in a good way to make students employable. The department was upgraded with BA English Literature during the academic year 2020-2021. Presently three staff members work in the department.

About Us
Vision

          To send into the world, young English scholars who are sound in mind, body, spirit and spread the love of God.

Mission
          Enlightened by God, we the teachers of Department of English instruct the young women of our department to enlighten other fellow beings and create new literature.
Objectives
  • To introduce the students to new areas of literature.
  • To improve the quality of the scholars.
  • To create an ability to express themselves clearly.
  • To impart in them, a love for literature and language.
  • To enhance the employability skills of the students.
Highlights
  • Our department has a very good academic record with university ranks.
  • Net coaching classes are conducted to PG students.
  • Students are encouraged to participate and present papers in various seminars, workshops and conferences.
  • Weak students are identified and given special coaching.
Programme Outcomes

PO1. To appreciate the lively poetic languages of English poems.

PO2. To introduce the various literary genres, movements and forms of literature.

PO3. To analyse and critically appreciate the dramatic techniques of the dramatists.

PO4. To understand the significance of literary works in their cultural and ideological contexts

PO5. To explore the incredible diversity of the English Language and Literature throughout the history of the world.

PO6. To analyse how writers have reacted to the social challenges of their contemporary period.

PO7. To express the hermeneutic engagement of creative texts with gender, race, region and identity across various significations.

PO8. To study Post-Colonial Literature and cultures with a nationalist perspective.

PO9. To develop comprehensive reading, writing and research skills.

PO10. To guide the students to understand academic and literary profession.

PO11. To help the students adapt themselves to the changing aspects of academic professionalization.

Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1. To understand the historicity and textuality of World Anglophone Literatures.

PSO2. To appraise the diversity of humanist discourses as delineated in the texts.

PSO3. To enhance vocabulary and usage of English through reading and writing.

PSO4. To use appropriate language skills for various communicative functions in different socio-cultural contexts.

PSO5. Torelate the texts to convey and construct cultural values and ideas.

PSO6. To foster and articulate the intercultural dialogue with social empathy.

PSO7. To periodize the formation of knowledge with a significant paradigm shift.

PSO8. To validate the text with dominant critical theories, methodologies and contemporary practices in the field.

PSO9. To develop proficiency in critical thought and creative writing.

PSO10. To learn professional skills related to translation and media.

Faculty
DesignationPhotoName & QualificationDescription
Head of the DepartmentDr. J. Subitha Persis, M.A.,M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.Dr. J. Subitha Persis is working in the Department of English since 01.12.2003. Her area of specialization being Indian Writing in English, she did her research on the title, Different Dimensions in the Lives of Women – A Reading of the Select Novels of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Anita Nair and Amulya Malladi”. She has presented papers in seminars and has published papers in various journals.
Assistant ProfessorDr. G. Lala, M.A.,
M.Phil., Ph.D
Dr. G. Lala is working in the department of English, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, since 2004. Her area of specialization is American Literature. She has presented papers in many National Conferences. Her papers have been published in several reputed journals. On International Women’s Day, she has been awarded with Wonderful Outstanding Women Award by Way Foundation Registered with World International Organization Committee, World United Nations.
Assistant ProfessorDr. G. Dhali, M.A.,
M.Phil., B.Ed., (SET), Ph.D
DMrs. G. Dhali has been working in Womens Christian College since 2009. Her area of specialization is Australian Literature. She has served as the editor for the college magazine and SPARKS, the English Department magazine. She has co-authored a book for UGC – SET/NET Examination aspirants..
Assistant ProfessorMrs. T.S. Raja Jemi
Subetha Bai, M.A., (NET)
Mrs.T.S. Raja Jemi Subeitha has 3 years of teaching experience. She has attended seminars in her area of interest and has actively participated and helped organize seminars/literary fests. She is interested in SCM activities and she has attended several Christian programs.
Assistant ProfessorDr. J.M. Anusha Lahi,
M.A.,M.Phil., (SET), Ph.D.
Dr.J. M. Anusha Lahi has 7 years of teaching experience. Her area of specialization is Canadian Literature. She has passed M.A, M.Phil and State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lectureship in English.
Assistant ProfessorDr. Y.G. Reni, M.A.,
B.Ed.,M.Phil.,P.G.D.C.A.,
(NET).,(SET), Ph.D.
Dr.Y.G.Reni has 7 years of teaching experience. Her area of specialization is Australian Literature and Postcolonial Theory. She has passed M.A, B.Ed, M.Phil, M.A(Sociology), P.G.D.C.A, Hindi Sahithyacharya, National Eligibility Test(NET, Eng) and State Eligibility Test(SET, Eng).
Assistant ProfessorDr. Chrissie Gracelyn
David, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
Dr. Chrissie Gracelyn David is serving in this institution since 2005. She was awarded Ph.D. by the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli in 2011. Her doctoral research is on British Literture which is a special area of her interest. Her dissertation is entitled ” A Thematic and Stylistic Analysis of the Novels of Graham Greene”. She has presented and published a few research papers in various journals.
Assistant ProfessorDr.G.J.Hamlin,M.A.,
M.Phil.,B.Ed.,P.G.C.T.E.,Ph.D.
An Assistant Professor with more than a decade of teaching experience. A creative and an innovative teacher who loves students in an unbiased manner. Writes poems both in Tamil and English and also loves teaching students write, learn and interpret poems. Was honoured by the Municipal Commissioner of Nagercoil in May 2020 for a Tamil poem written about the caged life of people living in containment zones. Translated the Sakitya Academi Yuva Purashkar winning Tamil novel “Thooppukkaari,” in January 2020. Received an Appreciation Certificate and an Award of Rs.1000/- for designing the Quasquicentennial Logo in the academic year 2017-2018 at Scott Christian Colllege, Nagercoil. She was conferred with “The Glory of India” Gold Medalist Award in 2019., by the Best Citizen Publishing House, New Delhi.To know more you can access the link: https://sites.google.com/view/hamlinprofile/home .
Assistant ProfessorDr. Vinila Dennis, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.Dr. Vinila Dennis has been working in the Department of English since 2009. Her area of interest is Caribbean literature. she did her Ph.D on the Poems of Derek Walcott. She has co-ordinated national level seminars.
Assistant ProfessorDr. S. Brailin Theola,M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.Dr. S. Brallin Theola has been working in the Department of English since 2009. She has attended many national and international conferences and published and presented five papers.
Assistant ProfessorDr. V. Amutha, M.A.,B.Ed.,M.Phil.,(NET).,(SET), Ph.D 
Awards
  1. Prof.A.Vethasironmony Memorial Prize is awarded to the student who gets the highest mark in English in the two University examinations in I B.Com.
  2. Packiam Davasahayam Memorial Prize is awarded to two students studying in the II and III B.A/B.Sc who secure the highest mark in Part II English in the I and II year respectively.
  3. Hepsibah Fenn George Scholarship is awarded to the student of English Literature who secures the highest mark in Part III subjects in the first five semesters.
  4. M.R.Davadhas Memorial Prize is awarded to the best student in I year English.
  5. Alice Perinbamuthu Memorial Prize is awarded to the best student in II year English.
Departmental Activities of the academic year 2020-2021
  • Online Quizzes on Test your Pronunciation and Fun with Idioms were conducted from 08.06.2020 to 11.06.2020 and 15.07.2020 to 18.07.2020 respectively. More than 1500 participants actively participated in these quizzes.
  • A Two Day Online Workshop on The Efficacy of Classroom Activities in Teaching/ Learning was conducted on 02.07.2020 and 03.07.2020. Dr. S Subramanian, Assistant Professor of Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore served as a speaker.
  • A National level Poetry Recitation Contest was conducted on behalf of ELA from 30.07.2020 to 03.08.2020. Many students participated enthusiastically. Cash Prizes were given to the winners.
  • The Department Alumnae Meet was held on 16.08.2020. Fifty two students visited their alma mater and it was a time of cherished memories.
  • A Counselling Programme was conducted to the Freshers on 16.10.2020. The Jesus Redeems Ministry Group imbibed moral and spiritual values to the students and encouraged them to be better individuals.
  • An International Conference on Paradigm Shifts in Teaching Language, Literature and Culture was conducted from 30.10.2020 to 01.11.2020.
  • The Inaugural Meeting of the ELA was conducted online on 12.11.2020. Dr. Jeyalekshmi, Freelance Writer, USA inaugurated the Association.
  • An online Quiz was conducted to the II year students, learning Part II English on 12.12.2020 and a Communicative English Quiz was conducted on 21.12.2020 for the I year students learning Part II English.
  • The Valedictory Meeting of the ELA was conducted on 29.03.2021. Dr.Susan Roy, Assistant Professor of English, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil served as the speaker of the day.
Departmental Activities of the academic year 2019-2020
  • The Inaugural function of the English Association and the English Literary Association for the academic year 2019-2020 was conducted on 06.8.2019. Dr. James R. Daniel, Former Principal of Scott Christian College, Nagercoil was the chief Guest.
  • Essay writing, Verse writing, short story Writing, Elocution, and Quiz competitions were conducted by the English Literary Association. Students participated in various Literary Intercollegiate competitions like Scotnival,at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Jolitfest at St. John’s College of Arts and Science, Ammandivilai and Hindfest at S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil.
  • An International Conference on Social Consciousness in Literature was organized on 3.10.2019. Research Scholars from various colleges attended the Conference and also presented papers.
  • LITARENA 2020, Theatre Day, an Intercollegiate competitions on theatrical skills (Literary Masquerade, verse acting, ballad singing, literary Dance & Tableaux) were organized in Moderator Gnanadason Hall on 29.1.2020. 11 colleges from various parts of Kanyakumari District participated and Nesamony Memorial college, Marthandam won the rolling trophy.
  • On 11.2.2020, LITEX 2019 was conducted in which a splendid exhibition of literary characters and anecdotes was presented by both the UG and PG students of our Department.
  • The Department of English won the overall Trophy in the College Inter-Departmental Fine Arts Competitions for the year 2019-2020.
Departmental Activities of the academic year 2018-2019
Departmental Activities of the academic year 2017-2018


  • The Inauguration of the English Literary Association and English Association was conducted on 18.07.2018. Dr. Adalyn George, formerly Professor, of our Department was the chief guest.
  • Dr.Priscilla Athiban presented a paper entitled “An Ecofeministic Reading of Aboriginal’s Grief in the Select Poems of Oodgeroo Noonuccal and Dorothy Hewett” in the International Conference on English Language and Literature, organized by English Division Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science on 02.02 2018. She also presented the papers entitled “Not Created But Man Made Barriers: A Critical View of Culture in Buchi Emecheta’s The Bride Price” and “Impressions of Pre-Independence and Tumultuous India in Bapsi Sidwa’s Water in the International Conference on Recent Trends in Multi disciplinary Research, organized by IFCRP, Thoothukudi on 19th and 20th of April 2018
  • Students of English Literature participated in “Jolit Exuberare”, an Inter collegiate competition conducted by St.John’s College, Ammandivilai on 31.08.2017 and won prizes. They got the second prize in ‘Strange Meeting’ and ‘Literary Music’ and third prize in’ Literary Drama’ and ‘Literary Dance’.
  • A National Seminar on Women in Contemporary Indian Writing in English was organized on 04.10.2018. The Resource person Dr. Raghi, Assistant Professor of English, Pondicherry University, threw light on two great Indian women writers, Kamala Das and Anita Nair.
  • Thirty students of III B.A. English attended a seminar on Feminism and Feminist Writings at St. Teresa’s Arts and Science College for Women, Mangalakuntu119.9.2018.
  • Extension activities were carried out on 09-01-2019, 22-01-2019 and 25-01-2019 during which 3 sessions of acquisition of language skills were taught to the V Std students of the Home Church English Primary School, Nagercoil.
  • LITARENA 2019, Theatre Day and Intercollegiate competitions on theatrical skills (Literary Masquerade, Verse acting, Ballad singing, Literary dance and Tableau) were organized in Moderator Gnanadason Hall on 01-02-2019. 11 colleges from various parts of Kanyakumari District participated and Nesamony Memorial College, Marthandam won the rolling trophy.
  • On 07-02-2019, LITEX 2019 was conducted in which there was a splendid exhibition of literary characters and anecdotes presented by the students of I, II, III year UG English and I and II year PG English students.
  • The Department of English won the II Prize in the Interdepartmental competition for March Past during the College Annual Sports Meet held on 27-02-2019. The students of the Department of English also won the overall Trophy in the College Interdepartmental Fine Arts Competitions – WIDFAC 2019 for the year 2018-2019.
Departmental Activities of the academic year 2016-2017
  • The English Literary Association for the academic year 2016-2017 was inaugurated on 04-10-2016.
  • The Theatre day of the English department –LITARENA’17 was celebrated on the 22nd of February 2017. Eight colleges participated in the event. Prof.Winston Somerwell, Mrs. Sheila Jacobs, Mrs.Menaka Daniel and Mrs.Promilla Dhayaseelan served as the judges. Prizes were distributed to the winners. The Rolling Trophy of Litarena ‘17 was bagged by Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri.
  • “Litex – 2017” was organized on 21.03.2017. Ninety students from U.G and P.G English Literature participated in the event and exhibited various scenes from Literature. Dr. Sidney Shirley, Assistant Professor of English, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil and Dr. Cinu Nair, Assistant Professor of English, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil judged the performance of the students.
  • The Valedictory meeting of the English Literary Association was conducted on 27.03.2017.
Alumnae

          The Department of English conducts Alumnae Meet every year. The young graduates gather with excitement. The air will be filled with reminiscence when everyone recollect their days in college. The alumnae share their current endeavours they are pursuing and express their gratitude to the professors for their support and guidance.