P.G. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Detailed report of the trip: The students of BA English went on a one day educational trip to Puducherry on 23rd December 2023, along with the respective class teachers and the Head of the Department, Mr. Praveen Prabhu. The Journey began with the blessings of God, as students and staff gathered for Pooja and rituals. The arranged transportation commenced at around 8 am from the college premises and arrived at Sadhana Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, approximately by 1 pm. Warmly welcomed by members of the non-profit organisation and the community residing in Sadhana Forest, the students participated in a one-hour session to learn about the lifestyle, living conditions, vegetation, culture, and principles of the community members, who adhere to veganism. Subsequently, students and staff were taken on a short tour of some key locations within the forest. They were prohibited from using mobile phones within the forest, promoting a gadget-free and environmentally friendly atmosphere for all...

Entrepreneurial Skills Training Programme   Date & time : 22nd December, 2023, 11:00 am Venue of Inauguration : CG1, Vaigai Block Organising secretary : Dr. Lakshmy Ravindranathan. Detailed report of the event: The P.G. Department of English, in collaboration with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) , organized a Entrepreneurial Skill Training program titled " Unlocking Entrepreneurial Skills: A Synergistic Support from Banks " on December 22nd, 2023. This program specifically targeted III BA students, aiming to equip them with valuable entrepreneurial skills. Mr. Vishal S , RM- Deputy Manager at ICICI Bank, Chennai, served as the esteemed resource person for the program. His expertise provided students with insightful guidance on navigating the world of entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on the crucial role banks play in supporting new ventures. The program's inauguration ceremony witnessed active participation not only from III BA students but also f...

Entrepreneurial Skills Training Programme Date & time: 22nd December 2023, 09.00 am Venue : Bhasha Sangam, I Floor Faculty coordinator : Ms. Raveena Neeraj Kumar Detailed report on the event: PG Department of English in collaboration with Institution's Innovation Council organized a one-day workshop on " Entrepreneurial Opportunities for the 21st Century Learners " for M.A. English students on 22nd December, 2023. The resource person, Ms. Divya Thilak encouraged the students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities by using and developing their skills productively. She shared her entrepreneurial experiences and gave various suggestions to the students to venture such avenue.                           The Video making competetion was conducted for M.A. English students and winners were awarded with cash prize. The Winners of the competetion were Sarah Francis Thottan (1st prize), Sivasuriya. S (2nd prize) and Har...

The P. G. Department of English conducted a National Conference on " Approaches towards Science Fiction and Artificial Intelligence in English Language and Literature " on 26th October, 2023. The Guest of Honour for the inauguration was Mr G Grahadurai , Deputy Director, Range Operations, SDSC - SHAR, ISRO, Srihari Kota. The Keynote speaker was Dr Raisun Mathew , Assistant Professor, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Kerla. Mr J Praveen Prabhu, Head, PG Department of English delivered the Welcome Address followed by the felicitation of Visiting Dignitaries and the Principal. Dr S Santhosh Baboo, Principal, DDGDVC addressed the audience and congratulated the department for fostering e research. Mr G M Prem Kumar, Assistant Professor, PG Department of English delivered the Vote of thanks. After the inauguration, presenters proceeded to their respective venue where their presentations were evaluated by Chair persons from outside colleges. Around 80 particip...

Date and Time: 10th October 2023 to 11th October 2023, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Venue: Cauvery Block, Sports Complex, First Floor Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Nandhini Praveen and Ms. Krithika A PG Department of English organised a two-day workshop titled “ Holistic Wellbeing and Resilience ” on 10th and 11th October 2023. The aim of the workshop is to provide adaptive, emotional and positive behaviour that enable students to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The Day 1 (10.10.2023) Session 1 : was commenced with the college prayer followed by Welcome address. Then Mr. J. Praveen Prabhu felicitated the speaker Mr. Tarun Murugesh , Lifeguard Instructor & Master First Aid Trainer. The speaker shared the importance of Lifeskills training to the students. He said ‘ by equipping individuals with life skills, first aid knowledge, and defense skills, they are better prepared to handle emergencies, protect themselves and others, and make informed decisions in variou...

Date & Time : 22nd September 2023, 10.00 AM Venue : First Floor, Bhasha Sangam Faculty Coordinator : Mr.G.M.Prem Kumar Detailed Report on the Event : The PG Department of English organized seminars on Translation - ' Weaving Words '& "ELT Theories and Methods - An Overview ". The first session was on Translation. Ms . Bhooma Veeravalli , an accomplished Poet, Translator, and Principal Executive Director (HR) at the Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, served as the distinguished resource person. The session provided students with a deep appreciation for the art of literary translation, enhanced linguistic competence, and a broader perspective on cultural diversity through language.           The second session on ELT Theories and Methods provided MA English students with valuable insights into English Language Teaching. Dr. Chandrakumar , an esteemed Assistant Professor of English at Pachayappas's College for Men in Kanchipuram, served as the kn...

Date & Time: 22.09.2023 & 10:00 am Venue: British Council, Anna Salai, Chennai Faculty Coordinator: Ms. N. Dhanalakshmi Report of the event: The PG Department of English organized a lecture on " Enriching Reading Activities: A Visit to British Council Library " in collaboration with the British Council, Chennai, for the benefit of the students. The resource person was Mr. Rubin Sharoon , Senior English Language Teacher, British Council. The event took place in the British Council Library. The speaker started the event with interesting activities. He also explained in detail about the courses offered by the British Council. He also elaborated further on the ways in which the library resources can be accessed. The session ended with students exploring the resources in the library. Outcome of the Programme: Students realised the importance of visiting a library and accessing the resources for both assignment and research purposes. Succeeding the lecture, most of the stu...

Date & Time : 23rd August, 2023, 9:30 am Venue : Seminar Hall II, II Floor, Main Building Faculty Coordinator : Dr Lakshmy Ravindranathan Report of the Event: The P. G. Department of English celebrated International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition for the II BA Students on 23rd August, 2023. The Resource person was Dr. Nagarani , Assistant Professor, Anna Adarsh College, Chennai. She was introduced by Aswini from II BA English. Dr. Nagarani's talk which was titled " Slavery in America: Abolitionist and Slave Narrative " was comprehensive in relation to the history of slavery in the United States of America. She explained the rise of the Abolition movement and elaborated on two seminal slave narratives. The vote of Thanks was delivered by Hemavathy from II BA English. Outcome of the event: The Resource person's talk was thoroughly informative and engaged students' interest throughout. Since the students are yet to be acquainted wit...

 Date & time : 23rd August 2023, 11:00 am   Venue : Seminar hall II, II floor, Main Building Faculty coordinator : Dr. Lakshmy Ravindranathan  Detailed report of the event : The P.G Department of English celebrated Women's Equality Day by organising a lecture on 23rd August for II BA students. The resource person was Dr. N. Bindu , Assistant Professor, Presidency College, Chennai. She was introduced by Aswini from II BA English. Dr. Bindu's talk was titled "Why Feminism?: An Overview" eloquently outlined the phases of the feminist movement. The Resource Person explained the differences between the term 'man' and 'male' and 'woman' and 'female' respectively. Later, she highlighted the prevalence of gender crimes, thereby emphasising the necessity of feminism. The vote of thanks was delivered by Supriya from II BA English. Outcomes of the event: The lecture was an eye-opener for the students. Girl students were able to relate to the e...

Date and Time: 28 - 07- 2023 , 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Venue: First floor, Bhasha Sangam Faculty coordinator: Ms. Krithika A Detailed report on the event:  The P.G. Department of English conducted the fourth session of ABL Activity Based Learning - Gamification with modals for the students of BA English. The main objective of the ABL Club is to enrich students in English Grammar, vocabulary, English skills and competency skills. An interactive and fun ABL session was conducted on Modal Verbs. This session was important for students to enrich their daily learning in English. It enhances a speaker in speaking ability, making requests and offers, asking permission, and more. The session consisted of various activities using ICT tools including activities like learning modals through question making, Traffic rules and modals, crossword puzzles and modal verbs. Other fun sessions were held for understanding speaking etiquettes amongst students in the classroom. Similar ABL sessions wi...