
ABOUT THE COURSEThe course comprises the various Generes of Literature. It takes the students through the various ages, the Characteristics of each age, the important writers, their critical approach towards Literature. the course was also offers very interresting electives, Film Studies, Copy editing and English for Careers. In keeping with the present Scenario gives importance to Linguistics and English Language teaching, which facilitates LSRW skills.
About the DepartmentThe MA English Literature was startrd in the year 2013 with a few takers from the year 2014 the students developed avid interest by looking at the syllabus. The strength increased rapidly to 29. The Department brought a Magazine "IMPRINTS 2015 and 2016" , which comprises of Poems, Articles bu Staff and Students. The Department frequently make the Students to particioate in the Inter and Intra College competitions and makes them to bring laurels to the Department.
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIESThe Department of English held the inauguration of the Literary Club ‘Zenlitt’ on 30th September, 2014 in the College premises. Dr. V. Ganesan, Associate Professor, Department of English, AM Jain College, inaugurated the Literary Club and delivered the Lecture on “Post-Colonial Literature in English”. The Department took great interest in the inauguration of the Book Club. Dr. V. Meena Kumari, Associate Professor, Department of English, Anna Adarsh College For Women, inaugurated the Book Club and delivered a Lecture on ‘Journalism’, which was held in the month of February, 2015.
On 2nd, September, 2015, Mr. Sundar Ganesh, Director, Roja Muthiah Library, inaugurated the Club and delivered a Lecture on ‘Significance of Books’.
The department adheres to the syllabus prescribed by the University of Madras on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
YEAR/SEMESTER | CATEGORY | TITLE OF THE PAPER | CREDITS |
I Yr / I Semester | Major - I | Poetry - I | 4 |
Major - II | Drama - I | 4 | |
Major - III | Fiction - I | 4 | |
Major - IV | Indian Writing in English | 4 | |
Elective - I | Classics in Translation | 3 | |
Soft Skills | Essentials of Language and Communication skills | ||
I Yr / II Semester | Major - V | American LIterature | 4 |
Major - VI | Poetry - II | 4 | |
Major - VII | Drama - II | 4 | |
Major - VIII | Fiction - II | 4 | |
Elective - II | English for Careers | 3 | |
Soft Skills | Essentials of Spoken and Presentation skills | ||
II Yr / III Semester | Major - IX | Shakespeare Studies | 4 |
Major - X | English Language and Linguistics | 4 | |
Major - XI | Literary Criticism and Literary theory | 4 | |
Elective - III | Literature Analysis Approaches and Applications | 3 | |
Elective - IV | Copy Editing | 4 | |
Soft Skills | Life and Managerial skills | ||
II Yr / IV Semester | Major - XII | Twentieth Centuary Poetry | 4 |
Major - XIII | Writings by and On Women | 4 | |
Major - XIV | General Essay | 4 | |
Elective - V | Film Studies | 3 | |
Soft Skills | Computing Skills | ||
Dissertation | Project |
NAME | QUALIFICATION | DESIGNATION | AREA OF INTEREST |
Mrs. GEETHA SELVAKUMAR | M.A, M.Phil., | Associate Professor & Head | American Literature, Indian English Literature |
Mrs. R.RITA POORANI | M.A(Eng)., M.A(Ling)., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor | Phonetics Linguistics and Feminism |
Ms.P.SUGANYA | M.A., NET., SLET., | Assistant Professor | Postcolonial Literature Criticism |
Ms. ANGELINE OMEGA | M.A., M.Phil., NET., | Assistant Professor | Indian English Literature Women's Children Literature and defective |
S.NO | NAME OF THE STUDENT | YEAR | ACHIEVEMENT |
1 | N.RAMYA | 2013-15 | UNIVERSITY VIII RANK |
2 | C.RAJKUMARI | 2014-16 | OVERALL TOPPER |
S.NO | NAME | MONTH & YEAR | GEOGRAPHICAL LEVEL (National/International) | TITLE OF THE PAPER | INSTITUTION |
1 | Ms.R.Rita Poorani, Assistant Professor | Mar, 2014 | National level | Sound Heed | CTTE College for Women, Chennai |
2 | Ms.R.Rita Poorani, Assistant Professor | Feb, 2015 | National level One day Workshop | National level One day Workshop | CTTE College for Women, Chennai |
3 | Ms.P.Suganya, Assistant Professor | Jan, 2014 | National level | Book Review | Quaid-e-Millath College, Chennai |