Department of English

About the Department

The Department of English has an illustrious history. English has been taught in the college since its inception in 1994. The B.A. English Literature and M.A. English Literature was introduced as a programme for learning literature in 2006. M.Phil. (Part Time) was incepted on 2001 and M.Phil. (Full Time) was established on 2006. Ph. D (Part Time) was commenced from 2012 and Ph. D (Full Time) was introduced in 2019. The Department envisages setting high academic standards, develop applied skills, shape the moral compass with high levels of ethics and values to promote the core tenets of cultural diversity and inclusion.

These courses are intensive and serve as an excellent initiation for students who want to base their careers on an in-depth study of literature and language. The courses include subjects on British Literature, American Literature, Indian Writing in English, World Literature in Translation, South Asian Literature, English Language Teaching, Children's Literature and Women's Writing. The courses introduce students to related fields such as Visual Narratives, Mass Communication, Media Writing, Journalism, Travel Literature and Translation Studies. The Department also offers a wide array of Elective courses and Skill-Based Courses to allow the students to lone skills such as Creative Writing and English Language and Literature for Competitive Exams. The faculty here is a mind of young and experienced teachers specialised in various genres of literature and language.

Vision

  • To impart knowledge to the young aspirants, enhance their communication skills and inculcate moral values in them through literature

Mission

  • To Expertise the students in LSRW Skills
  • To Sensitize the students to the traditional and Cultural Values
  • To expose the students to literary masterpieces that mirrors life

Courses Offered

  • B.A. English Literature

    Eligibility

    As Per Bharathiar University Norms

    Duration of the course

    3 Years; Full Time

  • M.A. English Language and Literature
  • Eligibility

    As per Bharathiar University Norms

    Duration of the course

    2 years; Full Time

  • M.Phil. (English) Full Time / Part Time
  • Eligibility

    As per Bharathiar University Norms

  • Ph.D. (English) Full Time / Part Time
  • Eligibility

    As per Bharathiar University Norms

  • Organization of different programs for UG and PG students through English Literary Association 'Consilium'
  • State of the Art Language Laboratory to enhance Linguistic and Communicative Skills of students
  • Regular teaching – learning facilitated with special academic support for advance and slow learners
  • Promoting research culture and involving in research on literature and language.
  • Regular Co-Curricular activities like showing films related to their topics conducting artistic and intellectual contests and enacting dramas
  • Assistance for placement with placement opportunities in reputed companies / organization.

  • Six Days National Level Online Faculty Development Programme was organised on Teaching Literature in The Digital Era with six resource persons on each day through zoom from 26.07.2021 to 31.07.2021
  • Students Induction Programme was organised on 14.09.2021 Dr. S. Sankara Kumar, Assistant Professor in English, PSG College of Technology acted as the Resource Person.
  • Students Induction Programme was organised on 15.09.2021 Dr. S. Dravidamani, Assistant Professor in English, Government Arts College, Salem acted as the Resource Person
  • On 16.09.2021, 17.09.2021, and 18.09.2021 Bridge Course was conducted for First Year UG students by Ms. V. Kanchana, Ms. D. Anita, and Ms. S. Kanimozhi
  • Diagnostic Test was conducted on 18.09.2021 For I Year UG Students
  • Online State Level Webinar was organized for PG Students on 18.09.2021. The Lecture was delivered by Dr. C. Muralidhara Kannan, Assistant Professor, Post- Graduate and Research Department of English, Government Arts College, Coimbatore.
  • The Literary Week was conducted for the UG and PG students from September to November 2021
  • Two Days Faculty Development Programme was organised in association with IQAC from 21.09.2021 to 22.09.2021 with the Resource Persons: Dr. M. Anandhi, Professor and Head Department of English, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science for Women, Coimbatore. Mr. Devadoss, a Former Professor & Head, Department of English, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
  • Saraswathi Pooja and Ayutha Pooja was celebrated on 01.10.2022
  • The Department of English has organized an Awareness Programme on World Mental Health Day on 09.10.202. The programme was enlightened by the insightful talk by Ms. M. Harshini (II M.A English) and Ms. A.V. Jaishree (I M.A English).
  • “Blood Donation” Awareness Programme was organised on 21.10.2021 through Zoom Meet. Mr. Shahul from “Uyirthuli Blood Donors Club” delivered a special address on “World Blood Donation Day”.
  • English Literary Association Consilium Inauguration was held on 22. 10. 2021.
    Dr. S. Melwin, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bishop Heber College, Trichy as the Resource Person through Zoom platform
  • Installation of Office-bearers for English Literary Association Activities on 22.10.2021
  • On 24.10.2021 Alumni Meet “Rendezvous” was organised in Google Meet. Around 120 Alumni participated in the meet.
  • Grammar Test was conducted by the Department of English on 25.10.2021 through online for all the UG students. The aim of the test is to strengthen the grammar knowledge of students.
  • Guest Lecture programme was organised on 13. 11. 2021.Dr. G. Subramanian, Assistant Professor in English, Government Arts College, Coimbatore served as the Resource Person
  • Guest Lecture programme was organised on 18. 11. 2021. Mr. Adam Jayahar, Freelancer was invited as the Resource Person
  • Guest Lecture programme was organised on 20. 11. 2021. Mr.T. Vaithilingam, Senior Technical Architect, Wipro was invited as the Resource Person.
  • Christmas Day celebration was organized by the Department of English, Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous) Erode, at the college premises on 23.12.2021.
  • Guest Lecture Programme was organised on 30. 12. 2021. Dr. C. Bharathi, Assistant Professor in English, JKKN college of Arts and Science, Kumarapalayam invited as the Resource Person
  • On 04.01.2022 Personality Development Programme was organised. Dr. S. Parveen Sulthana, Assistant Professor in English was the resource person.
  • On 05.01.2022 and 06.01.2022, the Departments of Tamil, English, Hindi, and Other Languages hosted a Two-day Workshop. Mr. Pugal, a veteran film director, was invited as a resource person.
  • Guest Lecture Programme was organised on 24. 02. 22. Mr. A. Athiappan, M.A., M. Phil., (Ph.D.), UGC NET., SET., Assistant Professor of English from Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram, was invited as the Resource Person
  • Extension Activity was organised on 14.02.2022 and 15.02.2022 at Panchayat Union Elementary School, Nanjanapuram.
  • International Women’s Day was celebrated on 08.03.2022. Various Competitions conducted and winners are honoured with prizes.
  • One Day Faculty Development Programme was conducted for the Non – Teaching staff of the Kongu Arts and Science College. Mrs. D. Anita Assistant Professor, Department of English trained the Non – Teaching Staff on 19.03.2022
  • Guest Lecture was organised on 01. 04. 22. Ms. Priya Babu, Motivational Speaker, Transgender Resource Centre, Madurai was invited as the Resource Person
  • Two-Days Workshop was organised on 05.04.2022 and 06.04.2022. Dr. V. Radhakrishnan, Principal, KSR College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, and Dr. T. Geetha, Assistant Professor of English, Kongu Engineering College, Erode was the resource persons.
  • On 26.04.2022 Ms.P.Prathiba and Mr.R.Vignesh Assistant Professor of English went to Thindal Government School for Faculty Extension Activity.

  • International Webinar was organised on "Key Concepts of Post Colonialism" through Google Meet on 21.05.2020
  • Inauguration of English Literary Association Activities- Consilium was held on 24.07.2020. Dr. J. Anbazhagan Vijay Professor, Department of English Government College of Technology Coimbatore, served as the Chief Guest.
  • Orientation Programme was organised on 25.08.2020 for I UG and PG Students.
    Dr. K. Devadoss, Professor and Head Department of English, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, acted as the Resource Person.
  • Bridge Course was organised for the First year UG Students on 27.08.2020 and 28.08.2020. Ms. D. Anita and Ms. V. Kanchana, Assistant Professors of English acted as the Resource Persons.
  • Diagnostic Test was conducted on 28.08.2020 for First year UG Students
  • Guest Lecture for II PG students was organised on 'Mechanics of Research Writing' on 07.09.2020. Dr. V. Rajasekaran, Assistant Professor, Division of Social Work and Language Works, VIT University, Chennai was the Resource Person.
  • Guest Lecture was organised on ‘Practical Life Lessons from Literature’ on 10.04.2021.Dr. D. Ronald Hadrian , Assistant Professor of English, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, was the Resource Person.
  • English Literary Association Valediction was held on 06.05.2021. Ms. T. V. Subhashini, Soft Skill Trainer, Mumbai
  • Ms. V. N. Kiruthiga from II MA English Literature has been adjudged as the Overall Best Outgoing Student for the Post Graduate category for the Academic Year 2020 - 2021

  • Inauguration of English Literary Association Consilium was organised on 17.07.2019(FN). Captain Dr. V. Neelakandan, Associate Professor of English, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore was the chief guest.
  • Installation of Office Bearers for English Literary Association Activities – Consilium - 17.07.2019(FN)
  • Orientation Programme for I PG and I UG was conducted on 17.07.2019 (AN).
    Dr. H. Vasudevan, Associate Professor and Head Department of Commerce with Computer Applications, Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode was the resource person.
  • Extension Activities was held on 19.08.2019 & 20.08.2019 at Panchayat Union Elementary School, Nanjanapuram
  • Dr.C.S. Senthil, Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of English, Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai gave a Guest lecture on “Stylistics” on 22.08.2019.
  • Educational Tour was organised on 23.08.2019 to Mysore University.
  • Dr. C.G.Shyamala Assistant Professor Dept. of English, Mercy College, Palakkad. Dr.Sushma V. Murthy Associate Professor Dept. of English, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Dr.M. Richard Robert Raa Assistant Professor Dept. of English, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore were chief guest for “A One Day National Conference on Gender Politics in Literature” on 03.10.2019.
  • Dr. Karunathevy Sivaji, Senior Lecturer and Head of English Language Teaching Centre, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka gave a Guest Lecture on “English Language Teaching” on 01.02.2020.
  • “Revelry Week” was celebrated from 27.01.2020 to 30.01.2020 to encourage the students to learn Co-Curricular Skills.
  • “Litfest” was celebrated on 18.02.2020 to motivate the students to involve themselves in literary activities.
  • English Literary Association Valediction and Department Insight Magazine Release on 26.02.2020. Mr. K. Jayakumar, Assistant Professor (SL) and Head, Department of Humanities, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was served as the Chief Guest.

  • The Diagnostic Test was conducted for I Year UG Students on 29.06.2017.
  • Bridge Course was conducted by the Department of English in the dates of 04.07.2018, 05.07.2018, 06.07.2018 and 09.07.2018. The classes were conducted by the Department faculty members V. Kanchana, D. Anita, S. Priyanka and S. Yasmin.
  • English Department student’s volunteered in The Swachh Bharat – Cleaning Activities from 17.06.2018 to 15.07.2018.
  • On 27.07.2018, the Department of English commemorated the 3rd Death Anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who is remembered as the ‘People’s President’. Dr. A.K. Vidhya, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry was invited as the chief guest.
  • R. Anusha and V.N. Kiruthiga of III B.A English Literature and T.K.Agarsana of II B.A English Literature received “ Bharathi Award” in ‘ Aimperum Vizha’ held at Ulaga Tamil Araichi Niruvanam, Chennai on 29.07.2018
  • English Literary Association – Consilium inauguration for the academic year 2018-2019 was held on 30.07.2018(FN). Dr. V. Rajasekaran, Associate Professor of English, VIT, Chennai served as resource person.
  • Office Bearers of English Literary Association Activities– Consilium were installed on 30.07.2018(FN)
  • First year UG and PG Orientation Programme was organised on 30.07.2018(AN). Dr. V. Anbumani, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Hindi and Other Languages, Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode served as the Resource person.
  • B.A and M.A.English Literature Students gave special training on Speaking and Writing Skills as Extension Activity for the students from I to V standard of Panchayat Union Elementary School, Nanjanapuram on 23.08.2018 & 24.08.2018
  • Educational Tour was organised to Coorg, Mysore and Bangalore from 21.09.2018 to 22.09.2018.
  • The English Department students were involved in the Flood Relief Service Camp along with the Non-Government Organization ‘Aid India’ on 01.09.2018 at Sathayamanagalam village.
  • Guest Lecture Programme for M.A. English Literature students was organised on 29.09.2018. Dr. D. E. Bennet, Associate Professor of English, National College, Tiruchirapalli served as the Resource person.
  • On 11.10.2018, the Department of English launched an Extension Activity in association with Aid India (NGO) to serve the society in various forms.
  • Literary week is celebrated by organizing Revelry Intra Collegiate and Lit Fest Intra Department Competition on 28.01.2019 and 29.01.2019.
  • Guest Lecture Programme for M.A. English Literature students on 08.02.2019. Ms. M. R. Ramya, Assistant Professor of English, Vellalar College for Women, Thindal acted as the Resource person.
  • English Literary Association Valediction and Department Insight Magazine released on 20.02.2019. Dr. N. Vijayadurai, Associate Professor of English, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode was the Chief Guest for the function

  • Bridge Course was conducted on 29.06.2017 lectures was given by Ms. V. Kanchana, Assistant Professor of English
  • Diagnostic Test was conducted for the I BA English Literature students on 29.06.2017. Around 60 students were actively attended the test
  • Ms. V. N. Kiruthiga (II BA) and Mr. M. Udhayakumar (III BA) won First and Second Prizes in the District Level Literary Competitions.
  • English Literary Association - Consilium Inauguration was held on 18.07.2017(FN). Dr. S. Subramanian, Assistant Professor of English, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode served as the Resource person.
  • Orientation Programme for First year UG and PG Students on 18.07.2017 (AN). Dr. S. Subramanian, Assistant Professor of English, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode was the Resource person.
  • A Tribute to Our Respected Principal Dr. N. Raman, A book was released by our literature students on 14.08.2017, titled as “A Tribute to Dr. N. Raman”.
  • Faculty Members gave special training on Speaking and Writing Skills as Extension Activity for the students from I to V standard of Panchayat Union Elementary School, Nanjanapuram on 17.08.2017 & 18.08.2017
  • Guest Lecture Programme was organised on 23.08.2017. Dr. T. Sasisekaran HoD/ Department of English, School of Science and Humanities, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai was the Resource person.
  • Teachers’ Day was celebrated on 05.09.2017 to honour the service of Teachers.
  • Guest Lecture Programme was organised on 27.09.2017. Dr. C. Muralidhara Kannan, Assistant Professor of English, Government Arts and Science College, Coimbatore served as the Resource person.
  • Students’ Extension Activity was executed on 05.11.2017 at Annai Mary Government School, Thalavaadi.
  • Office Bearers of English Literary Association Activities – Consilium were installed on 18.11.2017(FN).
  • On 12.01.2018 Pongal Vizha was organised by Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Department of English participated and won First Prize.
  • The Department of English organized interdepartmental co-curricular competitions titled “Revelry” on 19.01.2018
  • ‘Kongu Cultural Fest’ was organised on 21.01.2018. Students from English Department were participated in cultural events and won the Kongu Cultural Fest 2018 Trophy.
  • On 06.02.2018, the Department of English organized ‘Lit Fest’ an intradepartmental competition. The competitions were aimed to develop the co – curricular skills of the students.
  • English Literary Association Valediction and Department Insight Magazine Release was held on 27.02.2018. Dr. M. Banumathi, Assistant Professor of English, Perumbakkam Government Arts and Science College, Chennai was the Chief Guest.
  • A Volunteer Chapter for Aid India representing Kongu Arts and Science College, (Autonomous) to serve the poor and to provide them with required education was organised on 15.04.2018 at Thaalavadi.

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