PG Department of English

The Postgraduate Department of English was started on 16th July, 2001. Since its inception it has been nurtured with great commitment and dedication. The Department has been a successful and vibrant collective of the best academics specialized in the areas of New Literatures, Language Sciences, English Language Education and Media Studies. The syllabus is an eclectic blend of papers from different knowledge areas – literary and non literary, revised annually to keep abreast of the changing trends in the contemporary scenario. The staff and students progressively involve in research activities and are continually evolving. The department has crossed a decade with remarkable milestones to its credit.

The primary goal of the curriculum of the department is to promote literacy, including technological literacy. Literacy which involves reading, writing, and critical thinking enriches personal lives. It helps students become responsible, contributing members of a democracy; increases both self-expression and the understanding of others in a global society; and encourages life long learning. Literacy skills are essential and teachable.The faculty use both traditional and contemporary teaching methods and modern technology to prepare students for a successful career. Students leave the literature classes with improved skills that help them reach their personal and professional goals.

Approach to English Language and Literature is not purely an academic exercise. Learning is made a pleasurable activity by helping the students identify their talents and showcase their aesthetic taste. Learner centered teaching and interactive pedagogy adopted by the department optimizes knowledge acquisition and assimilation. The students trained to cater to the contemporary academic and industrial needs are placed in educational institutions and corporate sectors. Staff qualified in NET/SET offer guidance to the students to enable them to clear these eligibility tests.

Vision

Our vision is the achievement of our students blossoming into sagacious and perspicacious individuals, thereby emboldening them to face the great challenges of life and take the path of righteousness and truth.

Mission

Inculcate the reading habit in our students and kindle in them a flair for literature and language
Help the students imbibe the spirit of humanism, hone their aesthetic sense and inspire them to strive for perfection
Develop the all-round personality of the students through a plethora of activities

Dr. P. Kalaivani

Assistant Professor

Dr. P. Dhanagopalan

M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCA.,NET.,Ph.D

Assistant Professor

dhanagopalan123@gmail.com

Ms. Francia P.A

M.A., M.Phil.,

Assistant Professor

franciaantony92@gmail.com

M.A. English

syllabus 26-28

Under the aegis of the department association, LIT QUEST – the English literary association, the department organizes Guest Lecture programs, workshops and other inter departmental competitions. Dramas, mime shows, tableau shows and skits performed by students are organized under the NGMC Theatre Society YAVANIKA. Student representatives and members of the club take in charge of programs conducted in the theatre society. One of the key features of the department association is its Book Talk Forum. It creates a platform for teachers and students for discussions on books and literature related news. The students and teachers of the department contribute literary news to the news board through The News Pick Club of the department. The department association nurtures the budding talents of the students and aids them to explore the diverse fields to enhance and showcase their talents.

PO1. To hone their skills in English Language and Literature and prepare them to be globally competent in the academic context.
PO2. To Maintain and pursue the highest professional, pedagogical, and scholarly standards using new and dynamic technologies and ensure progress in career prospects.
PO3. To enable students demonstrate a command of written academic English, ability to organize and present material in a cogent fashion, formulate and defend original arguments, employ effectively the language of their discipline and write under time constraints.
PO4. To familiarize the students with the nature of literary canons and of canon-formation.
PO5. To enable students to comprehend the issues of values, community, and citizenship
and thereby prepare them to participate and contribute to their communities.

PSO1 To foster an appreciation for literature of a variety of cultures.
PSO2 To identify, describe, and compare the literary features of a variety of genres across different historical periods and cultures
PSO3 To articulate critical positions and interpretations through presentations and academic essays
PSO4 To encourage effective speaking, writing, critical thinking skills and conduct scholarly research
PSO5 To apply a range of literary theories and critical perspectives through close reading and analysis.