The Department of English was established in 2008. The department offers Undergraduate (from 2008), Masters (from 2008) and Doctoral programs (from 2008). Since 2008, the department has emerged as full-fledged University department of English, PRIST Deemed to be University.  The department has a team of faculty involved in dedicated teaching apart from guiding research scholars in trending domains of literature.

Seminars, conferences, workshops are periodically organized providing platform for lively discussion among peers and experts.

Vision:

  • To lead in providing outstanding language education, research and support programmes.
  • To utilize the latest thrusts and trends in language education to foster the holistic development of the students.
  • To developing the department into a centre of excellence known specially for enhancing language competency.

Mission:

  • To enhance students’ appreciation and enjoyment of literature and language.
  • To learn English literature from multiple eras, cultures and genres globally, develop students’ ability to think analytically, imaginatively and speculatively.
  • To offer career-oriented study and research programmes.
  • To employ technology enhanced pedagogies.
  • To encourage field work and project-based student centric

B.A ENGLISH (3 years Programme)

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

PO1
Disciplinary Knowledge: Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate programme of study
PO2
Critical Thinking: Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyse and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis of empirical evidence; identify relevant assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following scientific approach to knowledge development
PO3
Problem Solving: Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s earning to real life situations
PO4
Analytical Reasoning: Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; identify logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and support them with evidence and examples and addressing opposing viewpoints
PO5
Scientific Reasoning: Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative / qualitative data; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence, and experiences from an open minded and reasoned perspective
PO6
Self-directed & Lifelong Learning: Ability to work independently, identify and manage a project. Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including “learning how to learn”, through self-placed and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives
PO7
Reflective Thing: Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self awareness and reflexivity of both self and society
PO8
Reading & Projects: Document their reading and interpretive practices in assignments, translation works, and independent projects
PO9
Confidence & Effectiveness: Confidently and effectively articulate their literary and textual experiences
P10
Social Skills & Empathetic Approach: Reorganize a professional and reflective approach to leadership, responsibility, personal integrity, empathy, care and respect for others, accountability and self regulation

MA-ENGLISH (2 years Programme)

PO1
Disciplinary Knowledge: Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form part of Post graduate programmes of study
PO2
Critical Thinking: Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis of empirical evidence; identify relevant assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following scientific approach to knowledge development
PO3
Problem Solving: Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s earning to real-life situations
PO4
Analytical & Scientific Reasoning: Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; identify logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and support them with evidence and examples and addressing opposing viewpoints
PO5
Research related skills: Ability to analyze, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative / qualitative data; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence, and experiences from an open-minded and reasoned research perspective; develop sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant questions / problem arising / synthesizing / articulating / ability to recognize cause and effect relationships / define problems. Formulate hypothesis, Test / analyze / Interpret the results and derive conclusions
PO6
Self-directed & Lifelong Learning: Ability to work independently, identify and manage a project. Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including “learning how to learn”, through self-placed and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives
PO7
Participation & Research: Participate as critical and active citizens in society and at work; and pursue career and research in English studies and allied disciplines
PO8
Reading & Projects: Document their reading and interpretive practices in assignments, translation works, and independent projects
PO9
Confidence & Effectiveness: Confidently and effectively articulate their literary and textual experiences
P10
Social Skills & Empathetic Approach: Reorganize a professional and reflective approach to leadership, responsibility, personal integrity, empathy, care and respect for others, accountability and self regulation

 PhD Programme

The Ph.D. programme includes an integrated sequence of course work and research in various branches of English. Scholars are expected to clear the entrance examination conducted by PRIST.

Add –on Certificate and Diploma courses

  • Certificate level – Spoken English, Mass Communication
  • Diploma level – Public Speaking, Journalism

More information on the above programmes may be found at www.prist.ac.in

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

S.Santhiya Assistant professor

International Journal

1.The Role of Culture in language learning: Insights for Educators Internationl Journl ofCreative Research Thoughts(IJCRT) ISSN2320-2882 DECEMBER,2023

BOOK CHAPTERS

1.International book entitled Cultural Context and English Teaching in India “”New Creative methods in English Language Teaching for South Indian StudentsTeaching Reading Skills through Cultural Narratives”: ISBN:97-93-5747- 483-2 (iip series- international publication) JUNE ,2024
2. National BooKGender Identity in SefiAttas Everything Good will Come & ISBN:978-93- 94510-56-2 OCTOBER, 2023
3. Language and Identity : Challenges in teaching and learning English language and literature: ISBN:978-93- 94293-78-6 NOVEMBER,2023.

Paper presentation 1.

1.Gender Expression VS Identity in Sefi Atta’s THE BEADS COLLECTOR” GOVT-PG-College.
Naraingarh, Ambala, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 20.3.2024

  1. 2. Language and Identity : International webinar : Nazareth Margoschis College of Arts and Science.
  2. 3. Gender Identity in SefiAttas Everything Good will Come: Marupandiyar college of Arts and Science, Thanjavur.

4.Latest Trends in Enhancing English Language Learning skills :”Virtual multidiciplinaryacademic workshop S.T Martin’s Engineering college ” on 8.9.2023- 09.9.2023. GUEST TALK : Emotional Intelligence in Communication ST.Joseph college of Engineering, English Literary Club, Chennai. On 10.03.2023.

 

NIRANJANA.G Assistant Professor

International Journal:

  1. THE SOCIAL IMPACTS OF TRANSLATORS AND THEIR WORKS IN LITERATURE in the 6th international colloquium on CONTEXTS OF LANGUAGE IN TEXT CREATION: TAMIL & ENGLISH organised by S.R. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FOR WOMEN ON 9TH DECEMBER 2022.

  2. A paper entitled INDIAN CULTURAL MYTHS IN GITHA HARIHARAN’S NOVEL THE THOUSAND FACES OF NIGHT in the international conference in Tamil Literature on TAMIL ILAKKIYANGALIL PANPATTU VIZHUMIYANGAL organised by PERADHANAI UNIVERSITY, SRILANKA KERALA UNIVERSITY, KERLA AND BHARATH COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MANGEMENT.

National Journal:

  1. 1. A paper entitled QUEST FOR SELF IDENTITY IN GITHA HARIHARAN’S NOVEL THE THOUSAND FACES OF NIGHT in One day National seminar on Post Independence India English Literature- Themes & Trends organised by D.M.C. COLLEGE FOR WOMEN(A) on 21.04.2023

PEER REVIEWED & UGC CARE ENLISTED JOURNALS:

  1. A paper entitled QUEST FOR SELF IDENTITY IN GITHA HARIHARAN’S NOVEL THE THOUSAND FACES OF NIGHT in the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS (A PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL) ISSN (Print):2663-2381 ISSN (Online): 2663-4007 IJMRT: Volume (5), Issue 6, April 2023
    2. A paper entitled PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN CHARACTERS IN GITHA HARIHARAN’S NOVEL THE THOUSAND FACES OF NIGHT in SATRAACHEE UGC CARE ENLISTED, PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH JOURNAL Issue 28, Volume 40, Special Issue, July- September, 2023

 

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  • Career Counselling on ‘Understanding pathways and progression’-05.02.2025.
  • In- House seminar on ‘Importance of Verbal and Non-verbal communication’-31.01.2025.
  • Awareness of Trends and Technology programme ‘Colloquim on Cyber Security’-01.2025.
  • Guidance for Competitive Examination- UGC/ CSIR/ NET- Dr.D.Ravikumar, Head, The Department of English and Mr. S.Rasakumar, Assistant professor of English were the resource persons. Students were motivated to write all the Aptitude Test. The training was given on various topics such as Overview of UGC/ NET Exams, reasoning, general knowledge, numerical ability, English and clerical ability. Participants were benefitted.- 22.01.2025.
  • Career counselling programme- ‘Enhance Your Creative skills’-Dr.B.Thavaseelan, Professor of English, PRIST Deemed to be University, Thanjavur was the resource person. He delivered a lecture on ‘Enhance your creative skills. He created awareness among the students to enrich abilities.- 24.09.2024.
  • Shakespeare club- Quiz on ‘British Literature’ Ms.J.Subarna, Assistant professor of English, conducted three sessions (Written, Connection, Rapid fire). Students were eagerly participated and they exposed their talents.  The programme was very interactive and useful.- 20.09.2024.
  • Soft skill Development programme titled ‘Tolerance of Change and Uncertainty’-09.09.2024.
  • Life skill programme-Building blocks for life- Ms.R.Vishalakshi, Assistant professor of English, PRIST Deemed to be University was the resource person. Building with blocks helps students to develop spatial awareness and understand how objects relate to each other in space.- 03.09.2024.
  • Technical Fest’24- In-House seminar paper presentation- Students presented their papers on different topics. The session was very interactive and useful.- 09.08.2024.
  • Career Counseling Program on “Enhance Your Creative Study” – held on 24th  September 2024.
  • Shakespeare Club Activity – Quiz – held on 20th  September 2024.
  • Soft Skills Program on “Tolerance of Change and Uncertainty” – held on 9th  September 2024.
  • Life Skills Program on “Building Blocks for Life” – held on 3rd  September 2024.
  • Success Path: Simulating Banking Exam Formats – held on 20th  August 2024.
  • In-House Seminar on “Paper Presentation” – held on 9th  August 2024.
  • Soft Skills Program on “Articulate & Engage: Mastering Soft Skills” – held on 1st  March 2024.
  • Life Skills Program on “Future Ready: Skills for Life & Beyond” – held on 7th  February 2024.
  • Workshop on “Preparing Students for the Staff Selection Commission Exams” – held on 7th  February 2024.
  • Seminar on “Development of Communication through Artificial Intelligence” – held on 9th  October 2023.
  • Career Counseling Program on “Innovation Strategy” – held on 5th  October 2023.
  • Guest Lecture on “Literary Analysis” – held on 30th  August 2023.
  • Soft Skills Program on “Active Listening and Empathy in Discussions” – held on 23rd  August 2023.
  • In-House Seminar on “Mystical Indian Mythology” – held on 8th  September 2023.
  • Shakespeare Club Activity – “Word Connection” – held on 18th  August 2023.
  • Life Skills Program on “Foundation for Success: Essential Life Skills for All Ages” – held on 8th  August 2023.
  • Workshop on “Mastering NET & SET: Comprehensive Coaching for Success” – held on 2nd  August 2023.
  • Career Counseling Program on “Literary Career Specialist” – held on 3rd  April 2023.

Head, Department of English, School of Arts and Science, PONNAIYAH RAMAJAYAM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY(PRIST), Vallam, Thanjavur -613403.

Email: hoden@prist.ac.in

Phone: 04362-265021