Welcome to the English Department, offering both B.A. English and M.A. English courses!
The Department of English at SKC is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of the English language, literature, and communication skills. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for a wide range of career paths.
The cutting-edge Language Lab of the Department , provides students with a modern and interactive space for language learning and practice.
In addition to classroom learning, the Department is keen in organizing language enrichment activities such as debates, quizzes, literary events, and workshops by guest speakers. Encouraging Research and Scholarly Activities, the Department offers internships, connects students with industry professionals.
To create English learning environment and to empower the student community by catering to their needs.
To make the Department a centre of academic and professional excellence and to promote research in English Studies.
To enable the students to develop a holistic understanding of literatures in English
To promote knowledge and understanding of English for employability at the local, regional and global levels.
| Course Name | Year of Establishment |
|---|---|
| B.A.(English) | 2010-2011 |
| M.A (English) | 2014-2015 |
| M.Phil(English) | 2016-2017 |
| Staff Name with qualification | Designation |
| Dr. S. Femina , M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Head / Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. S. Santhi , M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed, Ph.D | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. M. Archana Devi, M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. K. P. Swapna, M.A., M.Phil., NET | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. J. Santha Christina, M.A., M.Phil., NET, SET | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. M. Vijayalakshmi , M.A., M.Phil., NET, | Assistant Professor |
| Mr .M.Vairamuthu, M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. B.Malini, M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Dr.M.Faritha Begam, M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed., SET, Ph.D., | Assistant Professor |
| Dr. N. Nagajothi, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET, NET, | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. C. Alagammal, M.A., | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs.G.Mathumathi, M.A.,M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs.R.Kondammal, M.A.,M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs.K.Rajalakshmi, M.A.,M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Dr.N.Pratheeba, M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor |
| Mr.M.Maheswaran, M.A., | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs.M.Sumitha Blessy, M.A.,M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| Ms.R.Archana Devi, M.A., | Assistant Professor |
Department of English
Welcome to the Department of English that offer both B.A. English and M.A. English programmes!
The Department of English at SKC is dedicated to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of English Language, Literature, and Communication Skills. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to prepare students for a wide range of career paths.
The Language Lab of the Department provides students with a modern and interactive space for language learning and practice.
In addition to classroom learning, the Department is keen in organizing language enrichment activities such as debates, quizzes, literary events, and workshops and guest lectures. Encouraging Research and Scholarly Activities, the Department offers Internships, connects students with Industry professionals.
Language Lab/Media Lab
The Language Lab annexed to the Department of English is well-equipped with 20 computers and installed with Orell software. It focuses on the production and practice of English sounds to familiarize the students with the use of English in everyday life situations. All the II PG students, III UG and II UG are given training in Spoken English in the Language Lab to hone their communication skills in English. The Language Lab also provides placement training for the outgoing students in Group Discussion and Interview Techniques.
Special features of the Language Lab
- Language Learning Programmes in the Language Lab involve students in conversational practices in real context of life.
- Listening in O’DLL Audio recording motivates the students to enrich their English Vocabulary.
- Regular Repeated Drills in the Language Lab help students to learn the articulatory features of the spoken language such as pronunciation, accent and stress.
- Learners can record their own voice and play back the recordings.
- All the UG and II PG students are given 1 hour/ per week training in English Language learning programmes through a number of question and answer lessons that deal with English spelling, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and get them ready with the right level of communicative competence for the next phase of higher studies/ employment.
- Various pattern drills of meaningful memorization are employed for preparing for Competitive Examinations.
- Teachers and students resort to power-point presentations linking language learning ability and presentation skills through Brain Storming Sessions and Group Discussions and current Socio-Political and Cultural topics.
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Number of Beneficiaries
| Year | Number of Beneficiaries |
|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | 1183 |
| 2014-2015 | 1050 |
| 2015-2016 | 1147 |
| 2016-2017 | 1189 |
| 2017-2018 | 2049 |
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