History of the Department
The Department of Tamil was established in the year 1975 with four faculty members. Mrs. Agnes Nallathamby was the first Head of the Department. At present the department has 12 faculty members out of which 9 of them have secured Ph.D. Degree. The department offers excellent coaching to the students. Financial help is rendered to poor students by the department. The department offers relevant subjects like Penniyam, Dhalithiyam, Payana Ilakkiyam and a Certificate Course in Mass Communication to enrich the knowledge of the students.
Vision
To give special attention to the first generation – learners to impart quality education, and to equip them with skills and values to enable them to face the challenges of life.
Mission
To provide a unique experience to enable the students to be self reliant and socially responsible.
Objectives
- To enable the student to acquire knowledge of the three aspects of Tamil namely Eyal, Isai and Natakam .
- To understand the history of Tamil literature.
- To understand the creative writing in Tamil literature
- To develop an aptitude for doing research in Tamil by the students and the faculty.
Highlights
- Our Department publishes a magazine named “Thendral” so as to develop the creative writing skills of our students..
- Every year a one day National Seminar is being conducted.
- Our students are empowered with technical skills. Job oriented courses like D.T.P., M.S. Office and Mass Communication are taught to our students.
- Our department students are encouraged to participate in various literary competitions in intercollegiate, University and state level.
- We have a well furnished library to develop the reading skills and for research purpose.