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The Department of English, since its inception in 1957, has been dedicated to fostering excellence in language and communication skills. Comprising ten faculty members and one Tamil faculty member, the department has consistently focused on equipping students to meet job expectations through innovative and effective teaching methodologies. Recognized as a Research Centre of Anna University, Chennai, the department currently offers a Ph.D. program in Language and Literature. In addition to its academic and research pursuits, the department actively organizes various club programs aimed at encouraging student participation, enhancing social interaction, and strengthening communication skills for diverse workplace scenarios, thereby contributing to their development as well-rounded individuals.

Programmes Offered

 

The Ph.D. Programme in English offers advanced research opportunities in English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and English Literature. It integrates theoretical and applied perspectives, encouraging interdisciplinary exploration. In English Language Teaching, research focuses on second language acquisition, pedagogy, curriculum design, and technology-enhanced learning. The Linguistics stream examines phonetics, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis, emphasizing language structure, use, and variation. Research in English Literature spans classical to contemporary texts, exploring critical theories, cultural contexts, and emerging fields such as postcolonial and gender studies. The programme fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and academic excellence through research methodology training, publications, and conference participation. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, and related professional domains.

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Number of Students

0

Faculty

11

Patent

1

Laboratories

1

Publications

202

Projects

Nil

People

Research

Highlights

Events

Students

Notable Alumni

S.No

Name of the Event

Academic Year

Name of the Speaker

Designation

1

Leadership Development Program organized by TN Govt for school students.

2025

Dr.A.TamilSelvi

Professor

2

Emotional Intelligence

2022

Dr.A.TamilSelvi

Professor

3

A Language Enhancement Spectacle

2024

Dr.A.TamilSelvi

Professor

4

Soft skill Development - Through English Communication

2025

Dr.A.TamilSelvi

Professor

5

Introduction to Language Skills and AI tools in English

2024

Dr.S.Subash

Assistant Professor

6

“The Sounds of English”

2023

Dr.M.Arjunan

Assistant Professor

7

Role of Tech-Tools in Improving Research Writing Skills

2024

Dr. M. Sarpparaje

 

Assistant Professor

8

Common Research Writing Errors - Language Mistakes to Avoid

2024

Dr. M. Sarpparaje

 

Assistant Professor

9

Communicative English

2022

Dr. RS. Swarnalakshmi

Assistant Professor

10

Leadership Qualities

2025

Dr. RS. Swarnalakshmi

Assistant Professor

11

Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs

2025

Dr. RS. Swarnalakshmi

Assistant Professor

12

Why do I learn

English?

2022

Dr. G. Jeya Jeevakani

Assistant Professor

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