History
The Department of English established in 1998-1999, concurrently with the establishment of the College. The Department was promoted to the main department status in 2010-2011. Since 2010, the English Department has been teaching UG B.A., English and language. Its history has been bolstered by the greatest standards of Rank holders, a total of 54. The Department received permanent affiliation status from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli in the year 2019-2020.
Postgraduate courses were introduced in 2013-2014 to meet the rising requirement of students to master the literature via language. Because the majority of the students are from rural areas and have limited communication skills and understanding of English, the department values and utilize a student-centered pedagogical style that will help them to achieve professional and career competence. We are always challenging our students who are on the outskirts of society to make a space for them by tackling their own challenges that are somehow related to the world. The staff at this school strives to assist pupils express their altruistic concerns by improving their communication abilities. As a result, the department attempts to meet the diverse linguistic demands of students at various academic levels by providing them with enough exposure to the language, allowing them to achieve language competence.
Objectives
- To foster interest in literature among the pupils.
- To enrich students’ literary vocabulary, expose to many streams of literary criticism, and to develop literary judgement abilities.
- To enhance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities.
Vision
To envision the department as a center of excellence in English language studies, professional expertise, and contextual research.
Mission
- To teach English communication skills
- To teach how to utilize literary scholarship techniques.
- To analyze various forms of literary expression
- To motivate them for difficult careers and higher education
Courses offered
- B.A., English
- M.A., English
Programme outcomes
Programme: B.A. English
Upon completion of the B.A. English Degree Programme, the graduate will be able to |
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| PO.No. | Programme outcomes |
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| PO1 | Apply critical and theoretical methods to read and study the literary and cultural materials from various genres. |
| PO2 | Define the critical concepts that emerge in literary and cultural works and explain how to interpret and use. |
| PO3 | Write analytical essays, research papers, reflective writing, and critical evaluations of secondary materials. |
| PO4 | Gather, interpret, assess, and synthesize data ethically from a range of textual and electronic sources. |
| PO5 | Communicate and analyze human experiences via
literary representation in light of historical and disciplinary settings. |
| PO6 | Prepare to take part in a variety of competitive tests and to enrol in a postgraduate programme of their choice. |
Programme: M.A. English
Upon completion of the M.A. English Degree Programme, the graduate will be able to |
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| PO.No. | Programme outcomes |
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| PO1 | Become well-versed in the humanities, literature, and social sciences, so they are empathetic and thoughtful when it comes to solve problems that concern humanity. |
| PO2 | Analyze literary works and
linguistic issues by applying various theoretical approaches.
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| PO3 | Write a variety of competitive tests and to enroll in any postgraduate or research programme of their choice. |
| PO4 | Develop a life-long passion for the English language and literature. |
| PO5 | Develop the skills of practical criticism. |
| PO6 | Develop the ability to write research works. |
