YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
- B.A., English Literature course was started in the academic year 1997 – 1998
- M.A., English Literature, course was started in the academic year 2001 – 2002
- M.Phil., English course was started in the academic year 2003 – 2004
DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATE COURSES
Started in the Academic Year 2016 – 2017
Started in the Academic Year 2016 – 2017
UGC CARRIER ORIENTED COURSES
Started in the Academic Year 2005 – 2006
Started in the Academic Year 2006 – 2007
VISION
To enlighten the knowledge of women and promote their aesthetic sense through literature.
MISSION
- To create academic excellence.
- To enrich communicative skills.
- To inculcate awareness about culture and discipline among the students.
OBJECTIVE
DEPARTMENT LIBRARY
An English department library is a specialized collection of books around 413 books and other materials curated for students and faculty of an English studies program. These libraries contain textbooks, reference books, dictionaries, and literary works to support both teaching and learning. They provide students with easy access to resources, promote a deeper reading experience, and may include collections from the department's faculty.
OUR FACULTY
Mrs. N. Preetha
HEAD & Assistant Professor
Mrs. S. Gomathi
Assistant Professor
Mrs. S. Priya
Assistant Professor
Mrs. K. Preetha
Assistant Professor
Mrs. P. Dhivya
Assistant Professor
Ms. K. Mohanapriya
Assistant Professor
Ms. E. Brindha
Assistant Professor
Mrs. V. Vinodhini
Assistant Professor
Achievements
Department Achievements
Our department has produced 7 Gold Medals and 59 University Rank Holders.
UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDAL
| S.No | Name of the Student | Class | Batch | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V.S. GOHILAVANI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2004-2006 | I |
| 2 | S. VIDHYA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2007-2009 | I |
| 3 | P. ANANDHALAKSHMI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2006-2009 | I |
| 4 | M. DEEPA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2009-2011 | I |
| 5 | V. NADHIYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2009-2012 | I |
| 6 | J. JULIE JASMINE | MA (ENGLISH) | 2011-2013 | I |
| 7 | V. NADHIYA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2012-2014 | I |
UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS
| S.No | Name of the Student | Class | Batch | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. DIANA NIVEDHINI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2000-2003 | II |
| 2 | J. DIANA NIVEDHINI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2003-2005 | III |
| 3 | K. SUGANYA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2004-2006 | V |
| 4 | K. PARAMESHWARI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2003-2006 | IX |
| 5 | P. UMADEVI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2007 | III |
| 6 | G. HEMALATHA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2007 | IV |
| 7 | G. JOTHIMANI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2007 | IV |
| 8 | C. PRAVEENA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2004-2007 | II |
| 9 | S. GOMATHI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2004-2007 | III |
| 10 | S. KIRUTHIKA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2004-2007 | VIII |
| 11 | A. ANISHA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2004-2007 | X |
| 12 | M. CHRISTY GOLDASELVI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2008 | III |
| 13 | L. KOWSALYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2008 | VII |
| 14 | C. LOGAMBAL | BA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2008 | VIII |
| 15 | M. SATHYAPRIYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2005-2008 | VIII |
| 16 | T. VIJAYACHITHRA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2006-2008 | II |
| 17 | S. CHARANYA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2006-2008 | V |
| 18 | T. SATHYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2006-2009 | III |
| 19 | B.S. SARANYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2006-2009 | V |
| 20 | M. BRINDHA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2007-2010 | IV |
| 21 | V. ANITHA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2007-2010 | X |
| 22 | C. LOGAMBAL | MA (ENGLISH) | 2008-2010 | IV |
| 23 | P. SUGANYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2008-2011 | III |
| 24 | M. SIVASELVI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2008-2011 | VI |
| 25 | G. KALAIYARASI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2008-2011 | X |
| 26 | P. PRIYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2009-2012 | II |
| 27 | S. GOTHAINAYAKI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2009-2012 | III |
| 28 | R. SHANGEETHA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2009-2012 | IV |
| 29 | S. VETRISELVI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2009-2012 | VII |
| 30 | T. SRIRANJANI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2010-2012 | II |
| 31 | S. REVATHI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2010-2012 | III |
| 32 | V. PRAMILA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2010-2012 | IV |
| 33 | C. KALAIVANI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2010-2012 | V |
| 34 | K. SATHYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2010-2013 | VIII |
| 35 | J. KIRUTHIKA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2010-2013 | IX |
| 36 | B. SIVADEVI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2011-2013 | II |
| 37 | K. PARAMESHWARI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2011-2013 | III |
| 38 | B. JANANI DEVI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2011-2014 | V |
| 39 | N. VINOTHINI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2011-2014 | IX |
| 40 | A.T. BRINDHA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2012-2014 | II |
| 41 | K. PREETHA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2012-2014 | IV |
| 42 | S. VETRISELVI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2014-2015 | VIII |
| 43 | S. MIRUDHUBHASHINI | BA (ENGLISH) | 2013-2016 | III |
| 44 | D. SINDHUJA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2015-2018 | VIII |
| 45 | S. NITHILA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2017-2019 | III |
| 46 | K. SUJITHA | MA (ENGLISH) | 2017-2019 | VI |
| 47 | T RAMYA DEVI | MA (ENGLISH) | 2018-2020 | X |
| 48 | SUBHASHREE B C | M.A(ENGLISH) | 2019 - 2021 | IV |
| 49 | SANGEETHA P | BA (ENGLISH) | 2019 - 2022 | V |
| 50 | AARTHI S | BA (ENGLISH) | 2019 - 2022 | IX |
| 51 | PUNIYAVATHI P | M.A(ENGLISH) | 2020-2022 | III |
| 52 | SOWMIYA S | M.A(ENGLISH) | 2020-2022 | VII |
| 53 | BRINDHA E | M.A(ENGLISH) | 2021-2023 | VI |
| 54 | SANTHIYA N | BA (ENGLISH) | 2021-2024 | II |
| 55 | MALARVIZHI P | BA (ENGLISH) | 2021-2024 | III |
| 56 | RAJARAJESHWARI K | BA (ENGLISH) | 2021-2024 | V |
| 57 | MYTHRAYEE T | M.A(ENGLISH) | 2022-2024 | X |
| 58 | A SUGANYA | BA (ENGLISH) | 2022-2025 | VI |
| 59 | M.B SURYA | M.A(ENGLISH) | 2023-2025 | III |
Placement
Placement Overview
Most of the students are working as BT and PG Assistant, Assistant professors in various private institutions and some are employed in IT fields and as receptionists.
Year-wise Placement Statistics
| S.No | Year | No. of Students Placed | Name of the Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2024-2025 | 12 | PVR HR SOLUTIONS & SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED |
| 02 | 2023-2024 | 26 | HIGH SOLUTIONS PVT LTD |
| 03 | 2022-2023 | 7 | BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST, TCS, SIRUSER |
Student Placement List
| S.No | Name | Batch | Working Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | N. HARI PREETHA | 2020-2023 | TCS, CHENNAI |
| 02 | E. BRINDHA | 2021-2023 | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 03 | T. DHARSHINI | 2021-2024 | First source solutions Ltd. |
| 04 | A. DHIVYA | 2020-2022 | TEACHER |
| 05 | Dr. SANTHIYA THANGAVAL | 2006-2009 | HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES, IFIM COLLEGE |
| 06 | T.S. MOHANAPRIYA | 2009-2011 | VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT |
| 07 | Dr. S. GOVARTHINI | 2016-2018 | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 08 | S. REVATHI | 2010-2012 | JUNIOR ASSISTANT, PRINCIPAL SUB COURT |
| 09 | D. DEEPA | 2020-2023 | TCS, CHENNAI |
| 10 | R. VINODHINI | 2013-2015 | LEAD, QUALITY ANALYST |
| 11 | RITHANYA. S | 2016-2019 | DEPUTY MANAGER, AXIS BANK |
| 12 | R. SOUNDHARYA | 2018-2021 | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 13 | NADHIYA. V | 2012-2014 | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 14 | S. JANANISHREE | 2022-2024 | ABACUS TRAINER |
| 15 | R. VINODHINI | 2013-2015 | LEAD, QUALITY ANALYST |
Placement Training Program
- 12.07.2023 – Spiders Online C Language Class 08.08.2023 – Orientation Program on VOIS.
- 11.09.2023 – BARCLAYS CSR Program for skill development
- 14–16.09.2023 – Placement training & placement drive with 3 companies.
- 16.09.2023 – 4 students selected in High Source Company.
- 03.10.2023 – Career guidance session on Firstnaukri.com.
- 04.10.2023 – Aptitude test by Naukri.com.
- 10–12.01.2024 & 18–20.01.2024 – Aptitude training by Tech Mahindra.
- Valedictory function conducted by Tech Mahindra.
- 05.02.2024 – PG students interview by Chaitanya Institutions; 2 student selected.
- 23.02.2024 – Inline placement drive for UG & PG.
- 03.04.2024 – FOXCONN interview; 4 PG students selected.
- 29.04.2024 – FOXCONN appointment order event.
- 09.08.2024 – T CiON training for SC/ST students.
- 29.07.2024 – Free resume-building session.
- 30.08.2024 – Q Spiders online aptitude session; 5 UG students selected.
Research
Research Activities
Research details will be updated soon...
Activities
Seminars/Workshops/Conferences Organised
| S.No | Date | Seminars/Workshops | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.03.2021 | Webinar: Glimpses of Literature | Ms. S. Poornima, Asst. Prof. of English, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal |
| 2 | 11.09.2021 | Webinar: I am Who I Am | Jc. Dr. P.M. Bhavana, Zone Trainer, JCI, Coonoor |
| 3 | 20.11.2021 | Webinar: Enhancing Your English in the IT Era | Dr. N. Vijayadurai, Associate Prof. & Head, Department of English, CNC, Erode |
| 4 | 28.09.22 to 30.09.22 | Workshop: 'PEN WARRIORS' | Mr. Pugal, Film Director |
| 5 | 21.10.22 | IMPACT OF LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES ON PROFICIENCY | Dr. Indira Balini, Assistant Professor & Head, Guru Nanak College, Chennai |
| 6 | 15.11.2022 | SEMINAR ON DECISION MAKING, INTERVIEW SKILLS AND PERSONAL GROOMING | Jc. A. Arusullah & Jc. Karthick, Provisional Zone Trainers from JCI ERODE METRo |
| 7 | 26.02.24 | Adaptation Studies | Mr. Harsh Dubey, Guest Lecturer, Department of English, Government Arts and Science College, Dharapuram |
| 8 | 03.10.24 to 05.10.24 | Workshop: 'ART OF LEARNING' | Mr. Pugal, Film Director |
National and International Level Seminars
National level seminar has been organised by our department. Dr. V. Bharathi Harisankar from University of Madras, Dr. Lillian Jasper from Women's Christian college, Chennai, Dr. G. Vennila Bharathi Women's Government Arts and Science college, Chennai, Dr. Maria Preethi Srinivasan, Queen Mary's college, Chennai, Dr. Padma V Mckertish from Stella Maris college, Chennai and Dr. Amudha Pandian, Research officer, TamilNadu state council for higher education Chennai has been invited as resource person. They have given seminar on the topic of "Women and Culture: The War within and without".
International Conference
The Department of English organised One Day International Conference on 'Emerging Trends and Challenges in English Language and Literature' on 02.02.2023. Dr. Justin James, Professor of English, President- ELTAI-CIETTA University of Technology and Applied Sciences NIZWA Govt. Sultanate of Oman and Prof. Abdulatheef Kampuravan Head, Department of English, Formerly of moe BRUNEI, Govt. Arts and Science College, Kondotty, Kerala have invited as resource persons. Around 293 Students, Research Scholars and Academicians have participated in the conference. Resource persons clearly discussed emerging trends and challenges in English Language and Literature. The clear cut guidance has been given by the resource person.
Extension Activities
- Following the foot prints of Mother Teresa, 15 students of II M.A English Literature visited an orphanage (SanmarkaGurukulam) in Keeranur in order to witness the condition of orphanages. There were nineteen young children and forty old people. The students went to learn their life style; in turn they came to know how they lead a disciplined life. The young children came out with many queries to secure high marks in their SSLC and HSC examination. Our students had given them many ways of learning. Fifty bed spreads, twenty boxes of used dresses and Rs.3000 for one session food were donated for them on behalf of our department. Our service minded students motivated them in many ways. The main motto of the visit was to create awareness among the young students of our college and also outside world. This beginning will be a 'saga'.
- The Department of English conducted Department Library Book Review Competition on 12.11.2022 in the department. Fifteen students had participated in the competition.
- Six students from III BA English, taught English Grammar, Short Story, Prose and Poetry for XII Std Students at Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Karungalpalayam, Erode. They have also received Certificate of Appreciation for their strenuous effort.
- Department Library organizes Skit, Oratorical, Book Review as Best Practice to develop intensive and extensive reading among students and to increase knowledge as well as fluency of students on 17.02.2024. Students actively participated in the competitions and won prizes.
Collaboration
SHAKESPEARE INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH STUDIES, CHENNAI
- The English department has collaborated with Shakespeare institute for conducting many competitions for the welfare of the students. So for 1200 students from 2012 to till date were participated and won prizes.
ELTAI-CITTA
- The English Department has collaborated with ELTAI-CITTA from 2022-2023 and providing training and academic support based on LSRW.
Club Activities
ENGLISH LITERARY ASSOCIATION
The Department conducts various activities for the students through English Literary Association with the motto to develop the potentiality of language of the students. The Association conducts various competitions like Oratorical, Essay writing, Poem Recitation, Skit, Free zone, Collage, Mime, Debate, Facial Painting, AD Wizardry, Literary Parade, etc. to bring out the hidden talents of the students and to give a platform for them to exhibit their skills.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT CLUB
English Department heads the Disaster Management Club for imparting the knowledge for dealing with all humanitarian aspects at the time of emergency for speedy recovery and to lessen the impact of Disaster. Every year nearly 40 students participate as members of the club. The resource person from various departments such as doctors, fire service also invited to our club in order to give institution among the students.
LIMELIGHT PRODUCTIONS THEATRE CLUB (FOCAL POINT)
Theatre Club is designed for students interested in learning more about the aspects of theatre. This includes learning stage terminology. Working on acting skills, set building and costumes make up design. In order for a student to participate in the production, the student must attend theatre club meetings. English theatre club organizes various competitions and drama sessions for the students to enhance their communicating, speaking and acting skills. The students get guidelines to improve their gestures, creativity, stage craft and acting skills. Students learnt various technological issues related to Information Technology. Students learnt different types of shorts by using camera. Activities helped the students to stand on their own.
JUNIOR JCI
JUNIOR JCI WEEK was celebrated by the wing from 20.07.2023 to 25.07.23. Various programmes and events were conducted.
- Effective Public Speaking: 20.07.2023. This program provides guidance on how to plan and prepare for effective presentations. 20 students from various departments participated and learnt public speaking techniques.
- Food and Cloth Donation: 21.07.2023. Uncooked food and cloth were donated to orphanage home. Grocery items worth of Rs. 4,000 were collected from students and donated to Karunalaya Children's Home, Erode.
- Eye and Dental Camp: 24.07.2023. Through the camp, eye and dental care services were provided to a large number of people in a short time. Students, public came and checked their eyes and dental. About 252 members got benefited in both the camps. Doctors and technicians from Imai Eye Care Centre, Erode, Dr. Naresh, from Naresh Dental Care, Erode rendered their service.
- Honouring the Teachers: 24.07.2023. To inculcate the culture of showing gratitude towards teachers among students community the event was organized. Hods and teachers were honoured with shawl.
- Clean Drive: 25/07/2023. The drive was started by the slogan "Don't be bitter. Stop the litter". We cleaned our playground by removing grass rashes, gravels and pebbles. About 100 gathered and cleaned the ground.
- Craft and Poem Writing Competition: 25.07.2023. To enhance imaginative, creative and writing skill, these competitions were conducted. Students created wonderful crafts from waste. Drawing competition on the theme "Tobacco Free India" was conducted. Prizes distributed to the winners. Certificates were given to all participants.
Scholarship
Scholarship Details
| S.No | No. of Students Received | State/Government | Name of the Scholarship | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | STATE GOVERNMENT | PPS | Rs. 1000/ each |
| 2 | 3 | SC/ST | Rs. 2608/ | |
| 3 | 2 | PRIVATE | JINDAL | Rs. 10800/ |
| 4 | 1 | HDFC | Rs. 35000/ | |
| 5 | 2 | PRIVATE | TATA | Rs. 12000/ |
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