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
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
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
Faculty
Awards
Awards
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- M.R.Davadhas Memorial Prize is awarded to the best student in I year English.
- Alice Perinbamuthu Memorial Prize is awarded to the best student in II year English.
Departmental Activities
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
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.