The Languages Department, which includes Tamil and Hindi, have been in existence since the inception of the college from the year 1993 - 1994 under the efficient and experienced faculty members.  The development of students’ communication skills is given major importance while planning the curriculum. Literary works in these languages are given importance to give an overview into linguistic culture and heritage.

Eligibility:

Students are expected to take the language they have studied in Std. X (C.B.S.E.) or Std. XII.

In keeping with the University directive sent in 2009, the department offers courses in Basic Tamil and Advanced Tamil to all students, especially those who have not previously studied the language.

The Tamil Department of  Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College offers comprehensive educational programmes giving students a true vision of life to help them to face the challenges in a positive and dynamic manner for the betterment of the society.

The department of Tamil encourages the students to take part in various activities.

  • A Drama "Surya Sooravali",compiled by Mrs.T.Sivasundareswari,Head of Tamil Department,was held in February 2011.
  • The department inaugurated a club called "Bharathi Muthamizh Mandram" on 30.09.2011 by Dr.Mangaryarharasi, Associate Professor, Queen Mary's college, Chennai. Various competitions like Elocution Competition, Poem Writing and Essay Writing competition were organized.

  • A Debate was conducted on a topic "Samuga Valarchikku Indriamaiyadhathu Ilaignargalin Vegamaa! Mudhiyorgalin Vivegamaa!" which enlightened the hearts of the viewers.

YEAR /SEMESTER

CATEGARY

TITLE

CREDITS

IYR/ I Semester

Part - I Tamil

Folklore & Modern Literature

3

IYR/II Semester

Part - I Tamil

Chittrilakkiam

3

IIYR/III semester

Part - I Tamil

Bhakthi Elakkiam & Ethikasangal

3

IIYR/IV Semester

Part - I Tamil

Sangam Literature & Neethi Elakkiam

3

SHIFT - I

NAME

QUALIFICATION

DESIGNATION

AREAS OF INTEREST
Ms.T.S.SIVASUNDARESWARI M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D. (Pursuing) NET Assistant Professor & Head Chittrilakkiam
 Ms. S. VASANTHI M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. (Pusuing) Assistant Professor Sanga Elakkiam
 Dr. R. SUDHESI M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D, NET Assistant Professor Bhakthi Elakkiam
 Dr.N.NATHIYA M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D Assistant Professor Dharkkalam
 Ms. SARMATHA M.A.,M.Phil. (Pursuing) NET Assistant Professor Nattupura Paddalkal
 Ms. S.SASIKALA  M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D. (Pursuing) Assistant Professor Nattupura Paddalkal
 Ms. T. SATHIYA PRIYA M.A., M.Phil., NET Assistant Professor Ethaliyal, Sanga Illakkiyam
 Mr. R. RAJA M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Pursuing) NET Assistant Professor Nattupura Paddalkal
 Dr. P. JAGATHAMBAL M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D Assistant Professor Penniyam, Sanga Ellakkiyam, Ellakkanam

SHIFT - II
 Ms. A. BAGIYALAKSHMI M.A., M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., Assistant Professor Illakkanam, Mozhiliyil Sangaellakkiyam
 Ms. K.RAJASEKARI M.A., M.Phil., NET Assistant Professor Sanga Ellakkiyam, Penniyam
 Dr. M.UMAMAHESWARI M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Sanga Ellakkiyam, Penniyam

HINDI
Lt.Mrs.Maria Peter M.A., M.Phil.,SET. Assistant Professor

FRENCH
Mrs. R. Agilandeswari MCA., M.Phil., DFL, NIVEAU-8, Assistant Professor Literature, Translation & Interpreter
Sl.No. Name of the Staff Title National / International Date / Year Institution ISBN No.
1. T. Sivasundareswari 20 ஆம் நூற்றாண்டு தமிழ் இலக்கியம் National September 1 & 2, 2007 M.O.P. Vaishnav College & New Centinary Book House
2. குலோத்துங்கன்

கவிதைகளில் சமூக மேம்பாட்டுச் சிந்தனைகள்

 International Feburary 15 & 16, 2008 Annamalai University & Kalaignan Padhippakam
3. இலக்கியத்தில் மருத்துவ மேலாண்மை International September 13, 2008 Vadamalaiyan Maruthuvamanai
4. 20, 21 ஆம் நூற்றாண்டுகளில் தமிழ். National September 23 & 24, 2009 Tamilnadu Mahila Uyarkalvi Mantram & Queen Mary College
5. கலைஞர் படைப்புலகில் பெண்ணியம் International June 17, 2010 Kovai Chenozhi Manadu Sarbage
6. இலக்கியங்கள் காட்டும் உணவுமுறை International November 25, 2011 Stella Mary College
7. அகநானூற்றில் குறுநில மன்னர்கள் National December 9, 2011 Sanga Ilakkiya Aaiyu Maiyarm 978-81-910216-77
8. இலக்கியங்கள் காட்டும் தொழில்கள் International December 9, 2011 Patrician Arts & Science College 978-81-922871-2-6
9. தமிழ் வளர்ச்சிக்குச் சமயங்களின் பங்கு National December 31, 2011 Selvam Arts & Science College 978-93-81006-18-4
10. தன்வரலாற்று இலக்கியத்தின் தோற்றமும் வளர்ச்சியும் National February 23, 2013 Bhaktavatsalam College for Women, Korattur 978-93-81992-99-9

BHAKTAVATSALAM MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, CHENNAI

TEMPLATE FOR EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO 2018

EVENT NAME                                  :   Workshop on Predominance of Literature in the  field  of                                                                      Ecology and Media”

DEPARTMENT NAME                   :   English

DATE(DD/MM/YYYY)                   :   29 /01 /2018

NAME OF THE CHIEF GUEST    :    1.Dr.V.Ganesan,                                                                                                                                                           2.Dr.M.Murali Ganam,

DESIGNATION                                 :    1. Associate Professor, A.M.Jain college                                                                                                                     2.Associate Professor, D.G.Vaishnav College

VENUE                                                :  Auditorium

A One day workshop was organized by the department on the topic “Predominance of Literature in the field of Ecology and Media” on 29th January 2018.  The resource person  Dr.V.Ganesan, Associate Professor, A.M.Jain college gave many valuable details about the field of Ecology and in the afternoon session Dr.M.Murali Ganam, Associate Professor, D.G.Vaishnav College enlightened the gathering by his different angle of thinking about Film Studies. Both students and staff members were benefited by the workshop.

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BHAKTAVATSALAM MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, CHENNAI

TEMPLATE FOR EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO 2018

EVENT NAME                                  : Mushroom Production

DEPARTMENT NAME                   :  English

DATE(DD/MM/YYYY)                   :  05/01 /2018

NAME OF THE CHIEF GUEST    :

DESIGNATION                                :

VENUE                                               : TNAU Information and Training centre

Ms.Kaviya.J, Ms.Nandhinmehta.S, Ms.Saranya.V and Ms.Sarumathi.V of III B.A. English have participated in “A Mushroom Production” held at TNAU Information and Training centre on 5th January 2018.

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BHAKTAVATSALAM MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, CHENNAI

TEMPLATE FOR EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO 2018

EVENT NAME                                  :  22nd National Youth Festival

DEPARTMENT NAME                   :  English

DATE(DD/MM/YYYY)                   :

NAME OF THE CHIEF GUEST    :

DESIGNATION                                :

VENUE                                               :  Uttar Pradesh

Ms. Hepzibah. M.R of III B.A English has been selected by the University of Madras and participated in 22nd National Youth Festival organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports held at Uttar Pradesh.

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  1. PHOTOS (MAXIMUM OF 6 PHOTOS TO BE SENT IN JPEG FORMAT IN A SEPARATE FOLDER, FOLDER NAME SHOULD BE THE NAME OF THE EVENT AND YEAR)
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  3. HARD COPY OF THE REPORT SHOULD BE DULY SIGNED BY THE HOD,CONVENOR AND PRINCIPAL AND SUBMITTED TO Dr.R.PADMAJAVALLI, WEBSITE CONVENOR.
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