English

Department of English

English is a global language that has brought people and cultures together. It has now, in the current global scenario, become the language of education, technology, trade and cross-cultural relations. In addition to its basic functionality in helping to widen the learners’ perspective by introducing them to sundry cultures across the globe, English literature as a discipline caters even to the inculcation of values as it enriches communicative skills, and thereby grooms the holistic development of the youth. Learning of literature thus contributes richly to community living and comradeship. The Department of English offers under graduate and post graduate courses.

Profile

Started B.A English with journalism in 2014
Started M.A English in 2018

Objectives

To promote Language skills
To teach and train students in communication skills
To enable students to manage life’s situation
To develop students’ personality and linguistic competence.

Achievements

Conduct Propaedeutic classes for fledglings of all departments every year
Conducted a series of invited talks on various topics by eminent Professors
Outreach Programmes for PG Students
Conducted a class on ‘The Basics of Self-defense’ at Govt. U.P School, Kannivayal, Cherupuzha
A short course in Yoga conducted to help the students overcome emotional and physical disorders
Conducted various inter departmental competitions.
Creating eco-friendly premises of the department with the twin objectives of beautifying the department and to encourage the students to tend to indoor plants and thereby to be one with nature

Welcome to the Department of English…

Since the inception of the college in 2011, the department functions offering first language to the students. Later in 2014, the programme B.A. English Literature with Journalism has added to the college. From the very beginning of the department, its commitment and thrive towards excellence from academic to co-academic activities are well known. This department has Language Club, various co-curricular activities headed by students themselves and guided by teachers. The department also offers certificate course “Grammar and English Language Skills” for the first year under graduate students of the college. We are also committed to contribute to the social causes by way of indulging in social activities. In 2018, Postgraduate course in English literature was also added to the department.

Creating eco friendly atmosphere in the department visualises to enable the learners to be aware of the nature as well as learning more of eco- literature, as their part of study.

The entire faculty of the department is committed to the success and excellence of its students in every matter of their lives. Such trainings are imparted to the students during their period of study.

Courses

1. M.A. English

M.A. English Language and Literature is a two year course. This course is designed to indulge students with the prominent authors from different literary periods and from various parts of the world.

2. B.A. English Language and Literature with Journalism

The aim of the Bachelor’s Degree in English (B.A) Programme is to give the learners a sound understanding of English literature along with communication. A good knowledge of reading comprehension and writing skills would be a pre-requisite for this programme. The BA is a three years programme, divided into six semesters with 90 instructional days per semester.

3. Certificate Course:

English Grammar and Language Skills

This Certificate Course is offered to the First year undergraduate students from the very beginning of the academic year. The object of the course is to develop grammar and language skills of the students so that they become competent enough to face challenges of the world.