Department of English
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
  • Undergraduate Program B.A., English Literature course was started in the academic year 1994
  • Postgraduate Program M.A., English Literature, course was started in the academic year 2001
  • Research Program M.Phil., English course was started in the academic year 2003
DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATE COURSES
SPOKEN ENGLISH
Started in the Academic Year 2016 – 2017
MASS COMMUNICATION and JOURNALISM
Started in the Academic Year 2016 – 2017
UGC CARRIER ORIENTED COURSES
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
Started in the Academic Year 2005 – 2006
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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
Taste the essence of Literature
Enhance LSRW Skills in English
Unlock student excellence
Open job opportunities
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.

413+ Books
Reference Materials
Literary Collections

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 Course Batch Rank
1 V.S. GOHILAVANI M.A (English) 2004-2006 I
2 S. VIDHYA M.A (English) 2007-2009 I
3 P. ANANDHALAKSHMI B.A (English) 2006-2009 I
4 M. DEEPA M.A (English) 2009-2011 I
5 V. NADHIYA B.A (English) 2009-2012 I
6 J. JULIE JASMINE M.A (English) 2011-2013 I
7 V. NADHIYA M.A (English) 2012-2014 I
UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS
S.No Name of the Student Course Batch Rank
1 J. DIANA NIVEDHINI B.A (English) 2000-2003 II
2 J. DIANA NIVEDHINI M.A (English) 2003-2005 III
3 K. SUGANYA M.A (English) 2004-2006 V
4 K. PARAMESHWARI B.A (English) 2003-2006 IX
5 P. UMADEVI M.A (English) 2005-2007 III
6 G. HEMALATHA M.A (English) 2005-2007 IV
7 G. JOTHIMANI M.A (English) 2005-2007 IV
8 C. PRAVEENA B.A (English) 2004-2007 II
9 S. GOMATHI B.A (English) 2004-2007 III
10 S. KIRUTHIKA B.A (English) 2004-2007 VIII
11 A. ANISHA B.A (English) 2004-2007 X
12 M. CHRISTY GOLDASELVI B.A (English) 2005-2008 III
13 L. KOWSALYA B.A (English) 2005-2008 VII
14 C. LOGAMBAL B.A (English) 2005-2008 VIII
15 M. SATHYAPRIYA B.A (English) 2005-2008 VIII
16 T. VIJAYACHITHRA M.A (English) 2006-2008 II
17 S. CHARANYA M.A (English) 2006-2008 V
18 T. SATHYA B.A (English) 2006-2009 III
19 B.S. SARANYA B.A (English) 2006-2009 V
20 M. BRINDHA B.A (English) 2007-2010 IV
21 V. ANITHA B.A (English) 2007-2010 X
22 C. LOGAMBAL M.A (English) 2008-2010 IV
23 P. SUGANYA B.A (English) 2008-2011 III
24 M. SIVASELVI B.A (English) 2008-2011 VI
25 G. KALAIYARASI B.A (English) 2008-2011 X
26 P. PRIYA B.A (English) 2009-2012 II
27 S. GOTHAINAYAKI B.A (English) 2009-2012 III
28 R. SHANGEETHA B.A (English) 2009-2012 IV
29 S. VETRISELVI B.A (English) 2009-2012 VII
30 T. SRIRANJANI M.A (English) 2010-2012 II
31 S. REVATHI M.A (English) 2010-2012 III
32 V. PRAMILA M.A (English) 2010-2012 IV
33 C. KALAIVANI M.A (English) 2010-2012 V
34 K. SATHYA B.A (English) 2010-2013 VIII
35 J. KIRUTHIKA B.A (English) 2010-2013 IX
36 B. SIVADEVI M.A (English) 2011-2013 II
37 K. PARAMESHWARI M.A (English) 2011-2013 III
38 B. JANANI DEVI B.A (English) 2011-2014 V
39 N. VINOTHINI B.A (English) 2011-2014 IX
40 A.T. BRINDHA M.A (English) 2012-2014 II
41 K. PREETHA M.A (English) 2012-2014 IV
42 S. VETRISELVI M.A (English) 2014-2015 VIII
43 S. MIRUDHUBHASHINI B.A (English) 2013-2016 III
44 D. SINDHUJA B.A (English) 2015-2018 VIII
45 S. NITHILA M.A (English) 2017-2019 III
46 K. SUJITHA M.A (English) 2017-2019 VI
47 T RAMYA DEVI M.A (English) 2018-2020 X
48 SUBHASHREE B C M.A (English) 2019 - 2021 IV
49 SANGEETHA P B.A (English) 2019 - 2022 V
50 AARTHI S B.A (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 B.A (English) 2021-2024 II
55 MALARVIZHI P B.A (English) 2021-2024 III
56 RAJARAJESHWARI K B.A (English) 2021-2024 V
57 MYTHRAYEE T M.A (English) 2022-2024 X
58 A SUGANYA B.A (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 S.JANANI SHREE 2023-2025 ABACUS TRAINER
02 M. PRABANJANA 2021-2025 FOXCON COMPANY
03 S. HEMALATHA 2021-2025 PVR HR SOLUTIONS
04 A. SUGANYA 2021-2025 PVR HR SOLUTIONS
05 P. PRIYA DHARSHINI 2021-2025 PVR HR SOLUTIONS
06 T. DHARSHINI 2021-2024 FIRST SOURCE SOLUTIONS LTD.
07 E. BRINDHA 2021-2023 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
08 N. HARI PREETHA 2020-2023 TCS, CHENNAI
09 N. AFRIN 2020-2023 TCS, CHENNAI
10 S. KUMATHA PRIYA 2020-2023 TCS, CHENNAI
11 D. DEEPA 2020-2023 TCS, CHENNAI
12 S. PREMALATHA 2020-2023 TCS, CHENNAI
13 K. MEENATCHI KAYALVIZHI 2019-2022 EVOLUTION CAREERS, SALEM
14 K. SHEELA 2019-2022 THE GREEN PARK MATRICULATION SCHOOL, MUTHAMPALAYAM, ERODE
15 S. KOKILA 2019-2021 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
16 R. DHARANI 2019-2021 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
17 S. KOKILA 2019-2021 UNITED TECHNOLOGY
18 S. BARANIDEVI 2018-2021 BRIGHTSTAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
19 S. JOTHIKA 2018-2021 BRIGHTSTAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
20 S. SNEKA 2018-2021 BRIGHTSTAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
21 R. SOUNDHARAYA 2018-2021 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, VIVEKANANDHA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
22 T. RAMYADEVI 2018-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILL
23 A. SUBIYA 2018-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILL
24 R. PONSRUTHI 2018-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILL
25 G. SARUMATHI 2018-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILL
26 P. PAVITHRA 2018-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILL
27 S. DEEPA 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
28 S. SAGAYASUBINA 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
29 K. A. KAVIYA 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
30 R. SAKTHI MAGESWARI 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
31 K. SURYA 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
32 S. JEEVITHA 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
33 R. PAVITHRA 2017-2020 PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
34 J. B. SIVASELVI 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
35 G. JANARANJANI 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
36 P. SURYAPRABHA 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
37 A. M. NILABHARATHI 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
38 S. SOWMIYA 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
39 S. NIRMALA 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
40 T. SANDHIYA 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
41 A. DHIVYA 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
42 S. SNEKA 2017-2020 HICITIZEN LIFE SKILLS
43 A. MANJU 2018-2019 TEACHER, SRI VIDHYA NIKETHAN HR. SEC. SCHOOL
44 G. RANJINIARASI 2018-2019 TEACHER, SRI VIDHYA NIKETHAN HR. SEC. SCHOOL
45 S. NITHILA 2018-2019 TEACHER, SRI VIDHYA NIKETHAN HR. SEC. SCHOOL
46 B. NIVEDHA 2017-2019 VISHNU MULTI STATE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.
47 M. NANDHINI 2017-2019 VISHNU MULTI STATE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.
48 G. MEIPRIYA 2017-2019 VISHNU MULTI STATE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.
49 S. KOKILA 2016-2019 DEYVA ORGANICS
50 P. BRINDHA SRI 2016-2019 TCS
Placement & Training Details
  1. 22.12.2025 – Hicitizen Life Skills; 21 students got placed.
  2. 03.02.2025 – PVR Solutions; 8 students selected.
  3. 30.08.2024 – Q Spiders Online Aptitude Session; 5 UG students selected.
  4. 29.07.2024 – Free Resume-Building Session.
  5. 09.08.2024 – T CiON Training for SC/ST Students.
  6. 29.04.2024 – FOXCONN Appointment Order Event.
  7. 03.04.2024 – FOXCONN Interview; 4 PG students selected.
  8. 23.02.2024 – Inline Placement Drive for UG & PG.
  9. 05.02.2024 – PG Students Interview by Chaitanya Institutions; 2 students selected.
  10. 10–12.01.2024 & 18–20.01.2024 – Aptitude Training by Tech Mahindra. Valedictory Function conducted by Tech Mahindra.
  11. 04.10.2023 – Aptitude Test by Naukri.com.
  12. 03.10.2023 – Career Guidance Session on Firstnaukri.com.
  13. 16.09.2023 – 4 students selected in High Source Company.
  14. 14–16.09.2023 – Placement Training & Placement Drive with 3 Companies.
  15. 11.09.2023 – BARCLAYS CSR Program for Skill Development.
  16. 12.07.2023 – Spiders Online C Language Class. 08.08.2023 – Orientation Program on VOIS.

Research

Research Activities


Research details will be updated soon...

Activities

Seminars/Workshops/Conferences Organised
S.No Date Seminars/Workshops Resource Person
01 03.10.2024 to 05.10.2024 Workshop
‘ART OF LEARNING’
Mr. Pugal, Film Director
02 26.02.2024 Adaptation studies Mr. Harsh dubey, guest lecturer, department of English, government arts and science college, dharapuram.
03 15.11.2022 Seminar on decision making, Interview Skills and Personal grooming Jc. A. Arusullah & Jc. Karthick, provisional zone trainers from JCI Erode metro
04 21.10.2022 Impact of language learning strategies on proficiency Dr. Indira Balini, Assistant Professor & Head, Guru Nanak College, Chennai
05 28.09.2022 to 30.09.2022 Workshop
‘Pen Warriors’
Mr. Pugal, Film Director
06 20.11.2021 Webinar
Enhancing Your English in the IT Era.
Dr.N.Vijayadurai Associate Prof. & Head, Department of English, CNC, Erode.
07 11.09.2021 Webinar
I am Who I Am
Jc.Dr.P.M.Bhavana, Zone Trainer, JCI, Coonoor
08 19.03.2021 Webinar
Glimpses of Literature
Ms.S.Poornima, Asst.Prof. of English, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal
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
Academic Year Name of the Scheme No. of Students Amount (₹)
2023-2024 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 5 60,000
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 11 1,03,830
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP 3 72,500
2024-2025 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2 32,000
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 16 1,07,880
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP 5 1,16,200
2025-2026 GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 12 1,25,000
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP 6 1,10,000
GRAND TOTAL 60 Students ₹ 7,27,410