COURSES OFFERED
UG COURSES
PG COURSES
B.A English
M.A English
RESEARCH PROGRAMME
M.Phil English
Ph.D English
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U.G 2018
P.G 2018
Research
U.G 2021
P.G 2021
Sanctioned Strength:
UG: 70 PG: 40 M.Phil: 12
Eligibility Criteria:
UG: Candidates who have passed in +2 Board exams from all disciplines with a good command over the English Language.
PG: Candidates with 55 % in UG
2014-19 Ph.D AWARDED
Full-time: 9 Part-time: 9
STUDENT ACHEIVEMENTS
SPORTS
Name of the Candidate |
Games |
State/National/ International |
Place (I/II/III or Runner-Up) |
Year |
Aishwarya Prathina T. |
Throwball |
National |
I |
2016-17 |
Aishwarya Prathina T. |
Throwball |
International |
I |
2016-17 |
Ezhil Mathi E. |
Cricket |
National |
II |
2016-17 |
Abha Mozinder Boruah |
Tennis |
National |
I |
2016-17 |
Aishwarya Prathina T. |
Throwball |
National |
II |
2017-18 |
Ezhil Mathi E. |
Cricket |
National |
II |
2017-18 |
Archana K. K. |
Silambam |
State |
I |
2017-18 |
Abha Mozinder Boruah |
Tennis |
State |
II |
2017-18 |
Nivedha R. S. |
Yoga |
State |
I |
2017-18 |
Bhuvana T. |
Football |
National |
I |
2018-19 |
Archana K. K. |
Silambam |
State |
I |
2018-19 |
EzhilMathi. E |
Cricket |
State |
II |
2018-19 |
PLACEMENT DETAILS
Batch |
No.of Students Placed |
Company Name |
2016-17 |
7 |
TCS BPS, IMMI Life |
2017-18 |
7 |
CTS TT, TCS |
2018-19 |
2 |
Sutherland, Senthil Public School |
2019-20 |
3 |
Salcomp, Business Integrity Services, Madras High Court |
Sports /Cultural Events Achievement of Students
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Sports Achievements
1.MILCIYA. A 2017- 2019 (II UG) – Sports
2.SARULATHA 2017- 2019 (II UG) – Sports
ACHIEVEMENTS
3. Agnes and Sarulatha of 2018 batch were the winners of Greather Chennai Hockey Associoation Tournament at Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium on 22nd sept2018, received Rajamanickam Memorial Cup.
4.D.Chinthana of I M.A English 2018 batch secured the first place in 4×400 mts relay in the Dr.Sir.A. Lakshmanaswamy Mudaliar Golden Jubilee Commemoration 51st Athletic meet held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
NCC
MEENAKSHI JANAKIRAMAN Best Cadet NCC by
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University- Cado Fiesta NCC Best cadet award YOUTH RED CROSS
Soumya Bai P. President Youth Red Cross (2018)
Co curricular Activities
1. C. Chandhini (II B.A.) Published papers and won best paper awards
2. Johnsy Jessi (III B.A.) Best Short Story Writer Award, CLF- Jan. 2017.
3. Mahathi Kannan (2014-16 batch) Classical Dancer
4. Shobana (2014-16 batch) Best NCC Cadet Award
5.Mohamooda Halima of III BA English Aided published a collection of poems,” When the Sky Sang of The Sea” on Amazon Kindle as an e-Book.
6. Mahathi Kannan of 2014 batch (Classical Dancer)
7.Megala priyadarshini (2017-2019) won the first place in Face Painting in Vel Tec’s Lavanza 2011 received a cash prize of Rupees 5000.
8. Newly Elected College President Ms.Sweth aand Vice President Ms.R.Shalini for the following academic year 2019-2020
9. Shivangi Mandal of 2018 Batch received the best English orator prize from Governor of Tamilnadu Shri Banwarilalpurohit on the eve of 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhabhai patel. 10. 2018-2019 Union Election of College
SRIVIJI |
ASSOCIATION SECRETARY |
JENEFA |
JOINT ASSOCIATION SECRETARY |
KOWSHIKA |
CULTURAL SECRETARY |
AGNES |
SPORTS SECRETARY |
MALARVANI |
PRESIDENT OF SOCIAL WORK LEAGUE |
SEEMA .E |
WEBSITE LEAGUE |
SHIVANGI MANDAL |
VICE PRESIDENT FOR QUIZ CLUB& PRESIDENT FOR WOMEN’S CENTER |
SAMEERAH FATHIMA |
IQAC REPRESENTATIVE |
DURGA DARSHINI |
VICE PRESIDENT FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES |
NIROSHINI |
SECRETARY FOR WOMEN’S |
CENTER |
|
SOWMYA .K |
YOUTH RED CROSS PRESIDENT |
SUBHASHINI |
FRENCH SECRETATY |
STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Dr. J Mangayarkarasi
- External Member, TANSCHE.
- Resource Person in a National Workshop organized by SAMBHRAM Academy, Bangalore
- Resource Person in a National Level Workshop organized by Dr. M.G.R University
- Member of Post-graduate Board of Studies, University of Madras, Loyola, D.G Vaishnav and New College.
- Received an award in appreciation of Social Services from Mother Teresa Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry.
- External Examiner in a Ph.D Viva- Voce at Anna University, Chennai.
- Attended an International Seminar on Anglo-Indian Studies organized by the Department of Humanities, IIT.
- Published a Paper in Asian Studies of English Journal on Bollywood adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays in a modern classroom.
- Receiving an International Mayan Award for the best services in Education from Malaysian Prime Minister.
- Dr. J. Mangayarkarasi, Associate Professor of English Department of Ethiraj College for Women has earlier served as resource person at Loyola College, Kendriya Vidyalaya in service programme at Kumbakonam.
- She has also published an article in a Sri Lankan international journal and has also presented papers in three international conferences held at Ghaziabad, Bangalore and Chennai.
- She is also representing TA (Teacher Association) at IATEFL, International Conference which is scheduled from 13-16th April held at Birmingham, UK.
- Served as a panelist in American Center Library on 21st Century Pedagogy.2. Dr. M. Latha Kumari
- Resource Person at CSI Ewarts College for the Orientation Programme.
- Resource Person at SSSN College, T. Nagar Special Lecture on Communicative Skills.
- Resource Person for workshop on Communicative Skills and Enhancement of English – Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
- Attended Faculty Development Programme on Taming Theory at Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
- TOT for Faculty of Soft skill Faculty of BIT.
- Contributed 2 chapters of a book on Bridge Course Published by TANSCHE.
- Board of Examiners: Stella Maris, WCC, MCC
3. Dr. R. Preethi, Assistant Professor, Department of English
R. Preethi, Assistant Professor of the English Department of Ethiraj College for Women has served as a Resource person at Thriuthangal Nadar College for a Workshop on Communication Skills.
She has also attended a workshop on Emotional Intelligence conducted by the Ethiraj College for Women. A. Kavitha, Assistant Professor, Department of English
- Kavitha, Assistant Professor of the English Department of Ethiraj College for Women has presented and published a paper in an International Conference held in Vandavasi College and Sri Allalandram College for Women.
- She has also attended a workshop on Emotional Intelligence held at Ethiraj College for Women.
4. Dr. Rennet Samson
Conducted a session on Speaking Skills during the Orientation for the first year students of C.S.I Ewart Women’s College, Melrosapuram.
Member Board of Studies convened in March by D.G.Vaishnav College and Stella Mari’s College.
Dr. Rennet Samson, Associate Professor of the English Department of Ethiraj College for Women has served as a resource person at various prestigious institutions for different events.
At C.S.I. Ewart Women’s Christian College, Melrospuram.
She has also been a resource person at C.S.I. Bishop Newbigim College of Education Workshop for teachers on Teaching English.
At IIT Madras, she served as a resource person for A Bridge Course held for the Freshers.
Resource Person:
- Delivered a Special Lecture at A.M. Jain College, Meenambakkam on the topic Öptimal Utilization of Infrastructural and Intellectual Resources”, on 28th February 2019.
- Member, Board of Studies Stella Maris College, Chennai 2017,2018
- Member Board of Studies D.G.Vaishnav College, Chennai 2017, 2018
- Subject Expert in the Interview Panel to recruit teachers in the Self-Supporting stream at Madras Christian College,Tambaram, May 2017
- Subject Expert in the Board of Studies, Department of English, in the Self-Supporting stream at Madras Christian College,Tambaram, March 2017
- Resource Person for A Bridge Course in English for the first year Undergraduates at the C.S. I Ewart Women’s Christian College 4th July 2017
- Resource Person for A Bridge Course in English for the first year Undergraduates at the C.S. I Ewart Women’s Christian College July 2016
- Resource Person for A Bridge Course in English for the first year Undergraduates at the C.S. I Ewart Women’s Christian College 6th July 2015
- Subject Expert in the Board of Studies, Department of English, Women’s Christian College (Shift II) 2015
- Chaired a session in the International Conference on Trends and Innovations in Language Teaching at Sathyabama University on 14th November 2015.
- Member, Board of Studies, P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 2014
- Faculty in the English O Level programme for students of IIT Madras, from 2012 to 2015
- Resource Person for the session on Personality Development for the first year Undergraduates at the C.S. I Ewart Women’s Christian College 6th July 2015
- Resource person for the Special English Classes at SSS Jain College, Chennai, 2014
- Subject Expert in the Interview Panel to recruit teachers in the Self-Supporting stream at Alpha Arts and Science College, Porur, 2013
5. Dr.P. Padmini
Resource Person – JNN Arts & Science College – Workshop on Communication Skills.
Served as a Panel member – American Embassy on 21st century innovative Practices in ESC Classes.
6. Dr. Ramana Devika
- Presented a Paper on Case study on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Mistress of Spices and its film adaptation at National Seminar on Film and Literature Challenges of Adaptation at Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College, Chennai.
- Attended Faculty Development Programme on Taming Theory at Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
- Resource Person for a Workshop on Oral Presentation Skills at SSSN College, T. Nagar, Chennai.
- Board of Examiners- New College, Sankara College, Dr. M.G.R University & Sankara University.
- Published a Paper on Defying Sexism in Zora Neil Hurston’s Sweat in Research Chronicler.
- Attended International Conference organized by Department of English, University of Madras, Chennai. Ms. B. I. Sathya Prabha Resource Person – JNN Arts & Science College – Workshop on Communication Skills. Dr. Vinata Sai
Resource Person – JNN Arts & Science College – Workshop on Communication Skills.
PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES
S.No. |
year |
Number of students Registered |
Number of students selected |
1. |
2014-2015 |
18 |
14 |
2. |
2015-2016 |
65 |
21 |
3. |
2016-2017 |
37 |
8 |
4. |
2017-2018 |
28 |
16 |
5. |
2018-2019 |
26 |
4 |
6. |
2019-2020 |
10 |
FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. J. Mangayarkarasi
Qualification: M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D., PGCTE, TESOL, BEC Trainer, Soft Skills Trainer, Aviation English Trainer
Designation: Dean of Academic Affairs & Head, PG and Research Department of English
Years Of Experience : UG: 26 years PG: 20 years
Area Of Specialization : ELT, British Literature, Creative Writing, Copy Editing
Email ID: mangayarkarasi_j@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr.T.Punithavathy
Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.,
Designation: Associate Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 21 Years PG: 15 Years
Area Of Specialization: British Literature, Shakespeare, Indian Literature.
Email ID: punithavathy_t@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr.T.Vennila Sri
Qualification: M.A. Ph.D.
Designation: Associate Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 20 years PG: 9 years
Other Institutional Experience: UG: 4 years
Area Of Specialization: Indigenous Literature, American Literature, Latin American Literature, Canadian Literature
Email ID: vennilasri_t@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. B. Priyadarsini
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 15 Years PG: 4 Years
Area Of Specialization: American Literature, Indian Literature.
Email ID: priyadarshini_p@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. M. Latha Kumari
Qualification: M. A., M. Phil., Ph. D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 8 Years PG: 8 Years
Area Of Specialization: Contemporary Theatre, Gender, and Subaltern Studies.
Email ID: lathakumari_m@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. R. Preethi
Qualification: M. A., M. Phil., Ph. D., BEC Trainer.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 17 years PG: 17 years
Area Of Specialization: English Language Teaching, Women’s studies, Literary Criticism and Theory.
Email ID: preethi_r@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. A. Kavitha
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., PGDELT, Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 14 years PG: 12 years
Previous Experience : UG: 3 years
Area Of Specialization: ELT, British Literature, Literary Theory and Criticism, Journalism.
Email ID: kavitha_a@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. P. Padmini
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., Ph. D. MCJ., M.Phil., (Journalism) SLET
Designation: Associate Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 21 years PG: 21 years
Previous Experience: UG: 6 years
Area Of Specialization: Indian Literature, Translation Studies, English Language Teaching.
Email ID: padmini_p@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. Ramana Devika
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 5 Years PG: 4 Years
Previous Experience: UG: 10 Years PG:7 Years
Area Of Specialization: Literary Theory & Criticism, Indian Literature, Gender Studies.
Email ID: ramanadevika@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. J. Praveena
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 5 Years PG: 4 Years
Previous Experience: UG: 9 Years PG: 2 Years
Area Of Specialization: ELT, Post Colonial Literature.
Email ID: praveena_j@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Ms. S. Srinithi
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., NET.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 4 Months
Area Of Specialization: Contemporary American Literature.
Email ID: srinithi_s@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. S. Sandhiya
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET., NET.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience: UG: 4 Months
Previous Experience : UG: 13 years 3 months PG: 2 years
Area Of Specialization: Translation Studies, Tribal Literature.
Email ID: sandhiya_s@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. P. Aiswarya Vidhya
Qualification: M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 months
Previous Experience : UG: 5 years
Area of Specialization: Indian writing, Feminism
Email id : aiswaryavidhya@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. Sofiya Azad
Qualification : MA., M.Phil., PhD.,
Designation : Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 months
Previous Experience : UG: 3 years PG: 1 year
Area of Specialization: Fiction, Non Fiction
Email id : sofiyaazad@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Mrs. M. Thenmozhi
Qualification : M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., NET.,
Designation : Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 months
Previous Experience : UG: 5 years PG: 3 years
Email id : thenmozhi_m@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. B. Thenmalar Bharathi
Qualification: M.A., M. Phil., B. Ed., Ph. D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 months
Previous Experience: UG:19 years 6 months
Area of Specialization: ELT, English Literature

Dr. S. S. Pankajam
Qualification: M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 months
Previous Experience : UG: 21 years
Area of Specialization: American Literature, British Literature
Email id : pankajam@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. Saranya J
Qualification : M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D, UGC-NET
Designation : Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 Months
Previous Experience : UG: 6 years, 10 Months PG: 6 Years, 10 Months
Area of Specialization: Subaltern Studies, Indian Literature
Email id : saranya_j@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. P. Harshini
Qualification : M.A., MLIS., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Designation : Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 4 months
Previous Experience : UG: 15.7 years PG: 5 years
Area of Specialization: Indian Writing in English, ELT
Email id : harshini_p@ethirajcollege.edu.in

Dr. J. Mahaboob Bee
Qualification: M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDELT (TEFL)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience : UG: 1 year
Area of Specialization: ELT
Email id: mahaboob_j@ethirajcollege.edu.in
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES BY SCHOLARS AND FACULTY MEMBERS
Nazeema Begum. S (Ph.D Scholar)
1. Name of the journal : International Organization of Scientific Research ISSN Number : 2279 – 0837
Date : 20 January 2017
Title :
Translation : Reincarnation and Recreation.
2. Name of the Journal : Research maGma(An International Multidisciplinary Journal) ISSN Number: 2456 – 7078
Date : September 2017
Volume 1, Issue – VI
Impact Factor : 4.520
Title : Valmiki’s Joothan : A Reaffirmation of Human Dignity
3. Name of the Journal : Literary Endeavour Journal Number : 44728
ISSN Number : 0976 -299X
Volume : X
Date : February 2019
Title : James Alan McPherson, Transcends the Boundaries of Race : A Study.
Ms. Mathangi Deepak (Ph.D Scholar)
Presented paper on “A Critical Study of Selected Dalit Writers” at the National Seminar conducted at Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai (Dec 2014).
Devi Raj (Ph.D Scholar)
- Published a paper in Compliance Engineering Journal (CEJ), UGC CARE Group ‘A’ listed journal, titled ‘English
- Language Teaching for sustainable Development’ ; ISSN-0898-3577, Volume 10, Issue 10, 2019
- Published a paper in International Journal for English Language and Literature in Humanities (IJELLH),titled
- ‘Directions for teaching English Language’; ISSN-2321-7065, Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2018
- Undergone Transformational training for ASAP(Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) SDE at Trivandrum (Oct’2018)
- Delivered a Session on ‘Reimagining English Teaching, Learning and Assessment in 2century at the National Institute of Education, Srilanka for National RESC Conference (Oct’2018)
- Presented a paper on ‘ Gamifying English Language’ at 13th International Conference, Eltai – Bilaspur Chapter (June’ 2018)
- Presented Paper on ‘Strategic Directions in Teaching and learning of English’ at 6th National Conference, Shastra University, Delhi and won Best Paper Presenter Award (March’18)
- Presented Paper on ‘Cultural Semiotics of English Language and Literature’ at International Conference, DRBCC Hindu College, Chennai (March’18)
- Presented Paper on ‘Challenges in Teaching and Learning English’ at 6th Annual International Conference (Feb’ 2018), ELTAI Tirupati Chapter (Feb’18)
- Presented and Published Paper on ‘Problems in Teaching and Learning English’ at 3rd National Conference (Feb’ 2018), ELTAI Theni Chapter(Feb’18)RESEARCH ACTIVITIES BY FACULTY MEMBERSDr. Mangayarkarasi
- Publication of research paper titled ‘ELT J and E-Zines’ in The Journal of English Language Teaching [India] Volume-XLIII in Sep-Oct 2005.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘The Role of Languages Resource Centre in ESL Classrooms’ in The Journal of English Language Teaching [India] Volume-11 on 9th September 2011.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Teaching of English in the Digital Age’ in The Journal of English Language Teaching [India] Volume-11 on 11 November 2011.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Essentials of Language – English LanguageLaboratory Course & Work Book’ in Emerald Publishers Volume – 1 in 2013.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Towards Learner Autonomy:
The Effectiveness of Self-Access Centres in Enhancing Language skills at the Tertiary Level’ in The Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies Volume-1 in June 2015. - Publication of research paper titled ‘Contemporary Chick lit and Arrange Marriages: Reflections on the Diasporic Consciousness of Muslim Asian Women in Britain’ in The Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies Volume -6 in January 2017.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Sita as Every-Woman: Themes of the Work- Songs Sung by the Rural Women of the Indian Sub-Continent’ in the Research Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL) Volume-5.Issue 2 in (April-June) 2017.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Interactive Learning through shared Writing: An Exploratory Study of its Validity on Indian learners at the Tertiary Level’ in the Research Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL) Volume-5.Issue 3 in (July-September) 2017.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Using Bollywood Adoptations of Shakespeare’s Plays as a Teaching Tool in Modern Classrooms’ in the Asian journal of English Studies Volume-7 in January 2018.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘Time Management in Thirukkural’ in Dravidian Literature.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘ESL assessment in Tamil Nadu. Methods and Practices’ in Lambert Academic Publishing.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘3rd Winter School in Digital Humanities’ in Institute of advanced studies in English on 12-13 December,2018.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘9th National Conference The Literary Kaleidoscope: From Bookshelves to Classrooms ( Chairperson)’ in English Language Teaching Institute of Symbiosis (ELTIS) on 8 & 9th February,2019.
- Publication of research paper titled ‘9th National Conference The Literary Kaleidoscope: From Bookshelves to Classrooms ( Panelist )’ in English Language Teaching Institute of Symbiosis (ELTIS) on 8 & 9th February,2019.
Dr. T. Punithavathy
Presented a paper on Problems in Translating Historical Novels : A Study of Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan One Day International Conference on Translation : Exploring the Nuances and Possibilities of Mediating Intercultural Texts organized by the Department of English, Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College(Autonomous), Sattur, 27.12.2018
Problems in Translating Historical Novels: A Study of Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan ( Language in India www.languageinindia.com ISSN 1930 – 2940 Vol.19:1 January 2019
Dr. B. Priyadharshini, Assistant Professor, Department of English
- Dr. B. Priyadharshini, Assistant Professor of the English Department of Ethiraj College for Women has presented many papers at various prestigious events on diverse topics. In the National Seminar held on 29th August 2015 she presented a paper, Indigenous Identity in Cyprian Ekweri’s Burning Glass, held at Mannan Thirumalai Naiker College, Madurai-4.
- She also presented a paper Crossing Borders: A Study of Refugee Diaspora in select poems of Tenzin Tsundue in the international seminar on immigrants, Expatriate and Diasporic Sensibility in Literatures in English held on 4th September 2015 at VHNSN College, Virudhunagar.Dr. Rennet SamsonPublication:
1. Preparing to Meet the Needs of Gen Z Student: Published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Innovations in Language Teaching – TILT 2014, 14&15 Nov. 2014, Sathyabama University, Chennai ISBN: 402 978-1-4799-7238-8/14/$31.00©2014 IEEE
Conference Attended:
International:
1. Advanced Leadership Training Programme, Haggai Institute, Mid Pacific Center, Maui, Hawaii, the United States of America, 1st April 2014 to 25th April 2014
Dr.J.Praveena.
- 1.Inter-National-“Innovative Teaching Strategies in St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin,Quality Enhancement in Higher Education: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation,ISBN978-93-5196-157-4, 2016
- 2. Inter-National –“Value Based Teaching in English for Student Development”,Literary Innovations. V.2 IS.3, ISSN 2279-0128,2016
- 3. Inter-National- Train Travel as Writer’s Attic:A Study of Gangadhar Gadgil’sThe Wan Moon” Research Chronicler ,ISSN 2347-503X,2018
- 4. . Inter-National- “An Analysis of Chandra Talpade Mohanty’s Under Western Eyes”, The Online International Inter-Disciplinary Research Journal ,ISBN 2249- 9598,2019
Ms. Soumi Sinha Ray Basu
Recent Publications
Contemporary Chick Lit and Arranged Marriages: Reflections on the Diasporic Consciousness of Muslim Asian Women in Britain.
- ‘The Allure and the Shame of Popular Fiction: An Analysis of the Mills & Boon Romances’ in Asian Journal of English Studies (AJES) ISSN: Studies (AJES) ISSN: 2277-3606. Volume 7 Issue 3. December 2018. AJES is an international peer-reviewed UGC approved journal.
- ‘Contemporary Chick Lit and Arranged Marriages: Reflections on the Diasporic Consciousness of Muslim Asian Women in Britain’ in Asian Journal of English Studies (AJES) ISSN: 2277-3606. Volume 6 Issue 1. January 2017. AJES is an international peer-reviewed UGC approved journal.
- ‘Sita as Every-Woman: Themes of the Work-Songs Sung by the Rural Women of the Indian Subcontinent’ in Research Journal of English Language and Literature (REJLAL)
ISSN: 2395-2636 (Print) and ISSN: 2321-3108 (Online). Volume 5 Issue 2 2017. REJLAL is a peer-reviewed UGC approved journal with Impact factor of 5.002.
- ‘Reflections on Themes of Freedom and Repression in Contemporary British Asian Literature’ in Langlit ISSN: 2349 5189. Vol 4 Issue 1 in August 2017. Langlit an international peer-reviewed UGC approved journal.
- ‘Food and Diasporic Identity in Preethi Nair’s One Hundred Shades of White’ in Research Journal of English Language and Literature (REJLAL) ISSN: 2395-2636 (Print) and ISSN: 2321-3108 (Online). Volume 5 Issue 3 2017. REJLAL is a peer-reviewed UGC approved journal with Impact factor of 5.002.
- ‘Diaspora’s Orphans: Reflections on Forced Marriages and the British Asian Diaspora’ in Asian Quarterly: An International Journal of Contemporary Issues ISSN: 2229 – 581X. Volume 15 Issue 3 November 2017. Asian Quarterly is a highly acclaimed peer-reviewed UGC approved international journal.International Conference
Attended the 5th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture and Education in Singapore in August 2016. Presented a paper titled ‘Can Caged Birds Fly? Exploring the Themes of Freedom and Repression in Contemporary British Asian Literature’
Paper Presentations
- Attended an International seminar in Garden City College, Bangalore on Februrary 2016 on the theme ‘Narrative and Narratology – Traditions and Innovations in Story-telling Patterns’. Presented a paper titled ‘One Sita Many Songs’..
- Attended the International Seminar on ‘The Changing Contours of English Language and Literature’ organised by Meenakshi College, Chennai in September 2016. Presented a paper titled ‘Food and Diasporic Identity in Preethi Nair’s One Hundred Shades of White’.
- Attended the 5th International Conference on Language, Literature and Culture organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune in February 2017. Presented a paper titled ‘Contemporary Chick Lit and Arranged Marriages: Reflections on the Diasporic Consciousness of Muslim Asian Women in Britain’.
- Attended the 5th International Conference on Language, Literature and Culture organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune in February 2017. Presented a paper titled ‘Diaspora’s Orphans: Reflections on Forced Marriages and the British Asian Diaspora’.
- Presented and published a paper titled ‘Use of Immersive Techniques to Keep the Classics Alive in 21st Century Literature Classes’ at the International Conference of English Language Teachers’ Association India (ELTAI)’s Tirupati Chapter in February 2018.BRITINY CATHERINE BARREN~Presented a paper titled “Milton and the Postcolonial Discourse: Postcolonial Visions of Paradise”at the national seminar on Transcending the Canon: Emerging Trends in Literature on 25th August 2018.~Presented a paper titled “Conflicted Cultural Confluence: Recognition and Representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in Literature and Media” at the Two Day National Seminar on Towards the Subaltern in Knowledge: Literature, Nature, Culture, Society & Media on 4th & 5th October 2018.
Research Project
Name of the Investigator : Dr. P. Padmini
Title of the Project : Evaluating English Language Skills of Teacher Trainees in TN- A Case Study Funding Agency : UGC, New DelhiDuration of the Project : 2009-16 (Extn.) Completed and Submitted in 2016 Sanctioned Amount: 4,99,200/-
ABOUT US
The Post Graduate and Research Department of English, began its journey in 1948 with the introduction of Foundation English for all the undergraduate students. It has steadily grown over the years and is now one of the most reputed English Departments in the city. The Undergraduate Programme which was started in 1962 has been highly successful, and produced excellent results and also bagged several University Ranks under the non-autonomous stream. The potential of the Department was recognized for its potential and was upgraded as a Postgraduate Department in 1971 and later as a Research Department offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. in 1989 and 1996 respectively.
Owing to the name the department had made for itself in its formative years and the growing demand for courses in English Literature, an English department was incepted in 1987 in the Self Supporting stream, with two sections of English Literature at the UG Level. Keeping in mind the need for career oriented courses, one section was converted to English and Communication Skills in the academic year 2005 – 2006.
Ever since the College was granted autonomy in 1999, the Department has been constantly widening and changing the syllabus to meet the challenges of the rapidly developing world.
DEPARTMENT EMAIL ID:
english1331@ethirajcollege.edu.in
MOUs SIGNED:
- ELTAI
- British Council
- Education Monitor
- Health and Fashion
- RELO, American Consulate
- Emerald Publishers
- Binghamton University
- COURSE DETAILS
COURSES OFFERED:
UG COURSES – B. A. English
PG COURSES – M. A. English
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES – M. Phil. English, Ph. D. English
SANCTIONED STRENGTH:
U.G. – 70
P.G. – 40
M.PHIL. – 12
Department Activities
S.No |
Date of the Event |
Title of the Workshop/Seminar/Webinar/FDP |
Category (National/International/State) |
Name of expert(s) invited along with name of Institution(s) |
1 |
06/02/2020 |
The Use of Digital Tools for Learner Autonomy in Communication Skills (Workshop) |
National |
Dr. P. N. Ramani, ELTAI and Dr. Revathi Viswanathan, ELTAI |
2 |
16/10/2020 |
Special Lecture on Contemporary Reading of Shakespearean Plays |
State |
Dr. K Ganesh, Professor and Head (Retd), Dept. of English, Madras Christian College |
3 |
30/10/2020 |
Lecture on Semantics |
State |
Prof. Lal C. A., Kerala University |
4 |
08/02/2021 |
English Language Teaching in the Digital Era (Webinar) |
International |
Dr. Muthamainnah, Lecturer, Faculty of Teachers Training and Education, Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Indonesia |
5 |
25/02/2021 |
Australia, Australian Literature and Postcolonialism (Webinar) |
National |
Dr. Sourav Banerjee, Associate Professor of English, Mahitosh Nandy Mahavidyalaya (Affiliated to the University of Calcutta) |
6 |
19/05/2021 |
Twinning Programme (Webinar) |
International |
Nancy A. Um, Professor and Associate Dean, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Binghamton University, New York. |
7 |
21/5/2021 |
Web Tools for Teaching (Webinar) |
National |
Dr. P. R. Sujatha Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor of English, Anna University. |
8 |
14/4/2021, 17/4/2021, 11/5/2021 and 12/5/2021 |
World Lecture Series |
State |
Mr. Vedanth Bharadwaj, Poet, Composer and singer
Dr. Priyadarshana Jain Head, Department of Jainology, University of Madras.
Ms. Ishleen, Assistant Professor, Stella Maris College, Chennai.
Ms. K Latha, Assistant Professors, Stella Maris College, Chennai. |
9 |
12/01/22 |
Intellectual Property Rights (Webinar) |
National |
Smt. Kasthuri Mohan, Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, Science and Technology, Chennai. |
10 |
18/02/22 to 23/02/22 |
Social Networking Platform for English Language Teaching and Learning (FDP) |
National |
Dr. K. Elango, National Secretary, ELTAI, Professors & Head, Department of English, (Former) Anna University, Chennai.
Dr. Atul Bansilal Patil, Director & Assistant Professor of English, School of Holistic Development (SHD), MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune.
Dr. Anindita Sahoo Assistant Professor (Linguistics), Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, Chennai.
Dr. K. S. Antony Samy Associate Professor & Head, Department of English,
Dr. Saravanan Assistant Professor, Senior, Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT, Vellore.
Dr. B. Jeyanthi, Assistant Professor of English, Anna University, Thirunelveli Campus.
Dr. Sujatha Priyadharshini Assistant Professor of English, Anna University, Chennai. Dr. L. Chinnappan (Rtd) Communication Consultant, Department of Visual Communication, Loyola College (A), Chennai
Dr. Shobha, Assistant Professor of English & Deputy Director, Centre for Research, CEG, Anna University, Chennai.
Dr. Jeya Sudha Associate Professor of English, Bharathi Women’s College (A), Chennai.
Dr. Armstrong, Professor & Head, Department of English, University of Madras. |
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