Department of ENGLISH

About the Department

“Life is neither “A Tempest” nor it is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. It is a “Comedy of Errors” so enjoy “As You Like It”.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH -THE BEACON OF A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES.

English Literature is a diverse and exciting subject. Students who opt for this course are not only offered the opportunity of reading and responding to a large spectrum of novels, plays and poetry but also the possibility of engaging with several wider issues that are deeply relevant to our lives.

    • The Department of English was established in the year 2003.
    • Now we have 16 Efficient and Dedicated Faculty Members and they have trained more than 2000 Under Graduate and 480 Post Graduate students.

    YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT: A ROAD TO SUCCESS

    S.NOCOURSEYEAR
    1 BA ENGLISH (C.A) 2003
    2 MA ENGLISH 2004
    3 BA ENGLISH 2010
    4 M.PHIL 2012

Vision

To equip young women with the wisdom of the English literary world, foster sensitivity and creativity for global competency and strengthen their aesthetic sense through language and literature.

Mission

The mission of the department is to reinforce listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and cultivate a value-added life to face challenges and achieve excellence.

Courses offered

Proficiency in English is the sure road to Success

Under Graduate course

B.A ENGLISH The main purpose of BA English is to inculcate the traditional core subjects and innovative new studies.

Post Graduate course

M.A ENGLISH The English Department offers PG Students, specialized teaching and supervision from experts in their field, Research resources and an intellectually inspirational environment is provided.

Research Programme

M.Phil ENGLISH The M.Phil programme involves further study in depth and the scholars expand their horizons.

ELIGIBILITY

Under Graduate course

B.A ENGLISH: A Pass in the Higher Secondary Examination of Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Board or some other Board accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.

Post Graduate course

M.A ENGLISH: Any candidate who has passed B.A. English or any other Bachelors degree examination of this University or any other University recognised by the syndicate as equivalent thereto shall be permitted to appear and qualify for M.A. English (2 years programme). Preference will be given to students of B.A. English. Students from other Bachelors degree must possess a minimum of 60% in Part II English and must have done two papers in English under the non-semester system or four papers in English under the semester system.

Syllabus

LEARNING AVENUES

LEARNING AVENUES: WINDOWS TO WISDOM

MARCH TOWARDS BETTER TOMORROW:

BLOG:

CERTIFICATE COURSE:

  • Certificate course offered to all major needy students.
  • The course are
  • Spoken English
  • Communication for practical

A BRIDGE COURSE:

  • A mandatory bridge course in English is offered at the beginning of every year to the first year students.
  • To overseas students and those who hail from vernacular/ Tamil medium to bring them up to the required standards.
  • Improve their confidence in speaking English.

BOOKS GALORE:

  • Well –stocked departmental library with a good collection of 4516 books for the students and faculty members to use during their class hours and leisure time.
  • It consists of reference books, magazines, journals, periodicals, text books.

LANGUAGE LABORATORY:
To aid in the transmission of Language Skills, the Department of English maintains a Modern Language Laboratory with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. Students and Faculty Members use the Laboratory for a variety of Self-improvement and Soft Skill development activities. The Lab's primary goal is to give students a platform to explore English Language Skills, Communication Skills, and Soft Skills.

  • 'Communication and Life Skills' is required for the employability of the students in the global scenario.
  • The Language laboratory was established in 2010. It was improvised in 2011 and computerized for the computer based testing of listening and speaking skills.
  • It exposes the students to intelligible Standard English - Grammar, Accent and Pronunciation.
  • The Language Laboratory consists of 40 Systems with Head phones for cultivating students' communication and updating their Knowledge.

FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES:
Films on literary classics have been shown from time to time and they appear to the students and serve as a unique way of boosting their interest and love towards the subjects, making the classroom learning more enthusiastic and comprehensible.

EXTENSION LECTURES AND FIELD TRIPS:
DISSEMINATION OF LEARNING AND CHANGE OF PERCEPTION:

  • The department invites eminent scholars, professors, orators and subject experts from various institutions and organizations to deepen the subject knowledge of the students and enlighten them with their views and experience.
  • The faculty instills a quest for knowledge and general awareness among the students by accompanying them on field visits to American library, Connemara library and also various universities in order to widening their knowledge.
  • Special coaching classes for slow learners.

EMINENT SCHOLARS WHO RENDERED INESTIMABLE SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT:

  • Mrs. G.PARVATHY M.A.,SLET.,(2002-2003)
  • Mrs. V.THILLAIKARASI M.A.,(2003-2006)
  • Mrs. PHILIS RITA M.A.,M.Phil.,(2007-2008)
  • Mrs. V.ANUSUYA M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,(2008-2009)
  • Mrs. S.FARHANA ZABEEN M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,(2009-2014)
  • Ms. S.SUGANYA M.A.,M.Phil.,(2014-at Present)

Annual Plan

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
EVENT PLANNER 2022-23
Weeks / Months1st Week2nd Week3rd Week4th Week
Aug’22WORK LOAD & TIME TABLEMENTOR-MENTEE ALLOTMENTREPRESENTATIVE MEETING
Sep’22SLOW LEARNER COACHINGBRIDGE COURSEDEPARTMENTAL
ACTIVITIES
&
SPORTS MEET
Oct’22PORTION COMPLETED ( 1 & 2 UNITS)SILVER JUBILEEPORTION COMPLETED (3 UNIT)
Nov’22MENTOR-MENTEE MEETINGPORTION COMPLETED (4 & 5 UNITS)REPRESENTATIVE MEETING
Dec’23WORK LOAD & TIME TABLEREVISION STARTSMODEL EXAMINATIONSEMESTER
EXAMINATION
Jan’23SEMESTER
EXAMINATION		SEMESTER
EXAMINATION		EVEN SEMESTER COMMENCES
Feb’23WORK LOAD & TIME TABLEFACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEPLACEMENT TRAININGREPRESENTATIVE MEETING
Mar’23SLOW LEARNER COACHINGMENTOR-MENTEE MEETING SEMINAR / WORKSHOPPORTION COMPLETED (4UNITS)
Apr’23EXCURSIONPORTION COMPLETED (5 UNITS)PLACEMENT TRAININGREVISION STARTS
May’23REPRESENTATIVE MEETINGPRACTICALSMODEL EXAMINATIONSEMESTER
EXAMINATION
Jun’23SEMESTER
EXAMINATION		SEMESTER
EXAMINATION
Jul’23ADMISSION FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR

Student Toppers

Since inception totally our department secured4 Gold Medalsand bags36 University Ranks.

UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDALIST:

S.NONAMECOURSEYEAR
1 K.JEEVITHA M.A.ENGLISH 2014 – 2016
2 ABIRAMI.V B.A ENGLISH [CA] 2013– 2016
3 S.DHAVAPRIYA M.A ENGLISH 2006-2008
4 S.SUGANYA M.A ENGLISH [CA] 2005-2008

UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS:

B.A ENGLISH (C.A)

S.NO STUDENTs NAME BATCH RANK
1. RAJAKUMARI.K 2013-2016 II
2. ABIRAMI.V 2013-2016 GOLD MEDALIST
3. PRIYANKA.S 2010-2013 VII
4. NIVETHA.S 2010-2013 VI
5. AMALA.C 2010-2013 V
6. DHIVA.R 2010-2013 III
7. JEEVITHA.K 2010-2013 II
8. PRIYA.A 2009-2012 X
9. KAVITHA.P 2009-2012 II
10. VENNILA.A 2008-2011 X
11. BABY.T 2008-2011 VI
12. RAMYA.S 2008-2011 IV
13. SARANYA.R 2006-2009 X
14. PADMA PRIYA.P 2006-2009 IX
15. NITHYA.U 2006-2009 V
16. VISHNU PRIYA.B 2006-2009 II
17. MOHANAPRIYA.D 2005-2008 IX
18. SUSIKALA.S 2005-2008 VI
19. SUGANYA.S 2005-2008 GOLD MEDALIST
20. KAVITHA.N 2004-2007 IX
21. MEGALA.P 2004-2007 VI
22. KANMANI SARANYA.K.P 2003-2006 XII
23. REVATHI.P 2003-2006 X
24. GAYATHRI.M 2003-2006 VIII
25. VINITHA.C 2003-2006 V
26. SATHYA DURGA.S 2003-2006 IV
27. JEEVA.A 2003-2006 II

B.A ENGLISH

S.NOSTUDENT NAMEYEARRANK
1 K.SUGUNA 2015-2018 X
2 SUNMATHI.S 2012-2015 IX

M.A ENGLISH

S.NOSTUDENT NAMEYEARRANK
1 GOWSALYA.P 2016–2018 V
2 JEEVITHA.K 2014-2016 GOLD MEDALIST
3 USHA.A.P 2011-2013 V
4 KALAI SELVI.M 2009-2011 V
5 SUGANYA.S 2008-2010 III
6 S.DHAVAPRIYA 2006-2008 GOLD MEDALIST

M.Phil ENGLISH

S.NOSTUDENT NAMEYEARRANK
1 KAVITHA.P 2013-2014 VIII

Faculty Profile

1Ms. S.Suganya M.A.,M.PHIL, HOD cum Assistant Professor of English
2Mrs. P.Kavitha M.A.,M.PHIL.,M.Sc.,MLIS.,PH.D Assistant Professor of English
3Dr.R.Kohila M.A.,M.PHIL.,PH.D Assistant Professor of English
4Mrs. S.Mamtha M.A.,M.PHIL Assistant Professor of English
5Mrs S.Suruthi M.A.,M.PHIL.,B.ED Assistant Professor of English
6Dr.A.SYED REHANASM.A.,M.PHIL.,PH.D Assistant Professor of English
7Mrs D.DivyaM.A.,M.PHIL Assistant Professor of English
8Miss M.RenukaM.A.,B.ED Assistant Professor of English
9Miss K.KarthikaM.AAssistant Professor of English
10Mrs. S.Kalaiyarasi M.A.,M.PHIL Assistant Professor of English
11Mrs.R.RAJESHWARI M.A.,M.PHIL.,B.ED Assistant Professor of English
12Mrs A.MaruthambalM.A.,B.EDAssistant Professor of English
13Mrs V.SumithaM.A.,M.EDAssistant Professor of English
14Ms.M.SOWNDARYA LAKSHMI M.AAssistant Professor of English

Lab Infrastructure

LANGUAGE LABORATORY:

To aid in the transmission of Language Skills, the Department of English maintains a Modern Language Laboratory with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. Students and Faculty Members use the Laboratory for a variety of Self-improvement and Soft Skill development activities. The Lab's primary goal is to give students a platform to explore English Language Skills, Communication Skills, and Soft Skills.

  • Communication and Life Skills is required for the employability of the students in the global scenario.
  • The Language laboratory was established in 2010. It was improvised in 2011 and computerized for the computer based testing of listening and speaking skills.
  • It exposes the students to intelligible Standard English - Grammar, Accent and Pronunciation.
  • The Language Laboratory consists of 50 Systems with Head phones for cultivating students' communication and updating their Knowledge.

Achievements

Student Achievements
  • Every year we produced good result with more than 48 Centum.
  • Our Department has clinched 4 Gold Medals and 40 Rank Holders.
  • Our Students have participated in NSS South Zone Pre Republic Day Parade Camp and National Integration Camp.
  • Our Students and faculty members received more number of E-certificates during Pandemic period.
  • Our Student has participated in National Youth Festival.
  • Our Students were placed in various reputed companies.

Programme Organized

S.NO

DATE

TITLE OF THE EVENT

CHIEF GUEST

1

25-02-2017

STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP ON DAVINCICODE:  MATRIX OF LANGUAGE LEARNING

Dr.R.KRISHNAVENI

2

21-03-2018

STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON BARRIERS IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Prof.T.ALAGARASAN

3

08-04-2019

NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON IMPACT ON POST–COLONIAL LITERATURE

Dr.SWETHA RAVINDRAN

4

18-03-2020

WEBINAR ON IMPACT OF LITERATURE ON SOCIETY

Dr.ALPHIA TRACY

5

31-05-2020

E-FDP ON IMPACT OF LITERATURE ON SOCIETY

Prof.P.T.KRISHNAKUMAR

6

27.01.2023

WORKSHOP ON ENGLISH LITERATURE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS :A KAELEDOSCOPICVIEW

Dr.D.SARULATHA

Department Activities

Departmental Activities 2023

Faculty Activities

ENGLISH CLUB CELESTIA

Princess Celestia was inspired by Majesty,Celestias name comes from the word celestial, derived from Latin caelum, meaning sky or heaven.Lauren Faust commented that Princess Celestia was originally supposed to be Queen Celestia, the highest authority, with no parents who outrank her. Her status was changed to princess at Hasbros request.

Princess Celestia is larger than any of the other ponies, with the exception of Nightmare Moon, who is about the same size until she reverts to being Princess Luna. The color of this glow varies: for instance, it is blue in A Bird in the Hoof, orange in The Cutie Mark Chronicles, and white in Griffon the Brush-off. In The Return of Harmony Part 1, it is blue when Celestia opens the door to the vault, but pink when she levitates the empty box the Elements of Harmony are supposed to be in. The glow is yellow in the remastered title sequence introduced with Lesson Zero, as well as in that episode itself and all the second season episodes that follow it. Her tail and mane have a natural flowing motion, even when Celestia herself is not moving, but they stop doing so when Celestia is weak, as in A Canterlot Wedding, unconscious, as in Princess Twilight Sparkle, or magic-less, as in Twilights Kingdom .

Our Flourishing Department of English has selected Celestia as our club name for our departmental activities. It is meant entirely not only for our virtuous activities but also to inculcate the inborn genius of our talented students. While education forms persons, the department of English makes special efforts to mould them into individuals who are called to bear, to care and to share. Every year the department celebrates literary fest in which the students participate in various competitions and win prizes:

The competitions are listed below:

  • ORATE FROM THE AUTHORS
  • NEWS CASTER
  • MISS CELESTIA
  • DRAFT THE IDYLLIC ICONS
  • COZY CUISINE
  • COLOURFUL COUNTENANCE
  • BRUSH THE BUCOLIC BEAUTY
  • CREATIVE REUSE
  • DOGGEREL WORDSMITH
  • BATTLE DECKS

Contact

Department of English,
Bharathiyar Arts & Science College for Women
Deviyakurichi, Thalaivasal (T.K),
Salem District,
Tamilnadu. Pincode : 636112.
Phone:9047673999, 9677084689
Email:bharathiyarenglish21@gmail.com