(Autonomous), Cuddalore
Affiliated to Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram
The Department of English has been carving its imprint in St.Joseph’s College of Arts and Science since 1991. The Department offers B.A. English, M.A. English and M.Phil. English Programmes from 2008, 2011 and 2013 respectively. B.A. English Programme is offered in two Shifts – Shift I for boys and Shift II for girls. M.A., & M.Phil., Programmes are in the structure of co-education. The Department has been raised to the standard of Research Department in the year 2013 by offering M.Phil., Research Programme in English. The Department imparts both language and literature to the student community. It has been teaching Part II Communicative English to all UG students. The Department has organized Seminars and Workshops and also engaged in various research activities. It has been taking efforts to provide a firm foundation in English language for students mainly from the relegated section of the society. The Department has been conducting Bridge course for I year students to teach Basic English Grammar. The Department has released six text books for Part II English-Communicative English I, II, III & IV for B.A., / B.Sc., Programme and Communicative English for I & II B.COM/ B.COM (BM)/ BBA(CA)/BCA Programmes. The Department offers Value Added Courses such as Basic English for Competitive Examinations, Communicative English to the students. The Language Lab is available and has been upgraded for teaching Phonetics and Spoken English. The Department has well placed and resourceful Alumni. The Department is heading towards offering Ph.D., Programme in near future.
Vision:
To mould young minds to ease the travail on their path socially, economically, politically and regionally and shine as stalwarts of freedom by bearing the torch of knowledge.
Mission:
To transform young learners into worthy citizens of our nation by educating them with Arts and Skills that help them acquire the science of living.
| Degree | Programme | Duration | Semester | Total Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG | B.A. English | 3 Years | 6 | 140 |
| PG | M.A. English |
2 Years | 4 | 90 |
| M.Phil | M.Phil. English | 1 Years | 2 | 36 |
| S.NO | EMP.NO | NAME | QUALIFICATION | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94EM045 | M r. V. R. Suresh Kumar | M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., | HoD & Assistant Professor |
| 2 | 04EM208 | Dr. X. Ann Lanka Jeyadharshini | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | 05EM237 | Dr. J. P. Ida Joicey | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Assistant Professor |
| 4 | 09EM030 | Dr. M. A. Mary | M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET, | Assistant Professor |
| 5 | 10EM030 | Mr. E. Arokiadoss | M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 6 | 13EM016 | Mrs. T. Shalini | M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 7 | 13EM017 | Dr. S. Umamageswari | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Assistant Professor |
| 8 | 13EM019 | Dr. P. Indhu Sakthi | M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D | Assistant Professor |
| 9 | 16EM001 | Mr. A. Pradhap | M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., | Assistant Professor |
| 10 | 16EM013 | Mr. A. Napolean Joseph | M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 11 | 17EM001 | Mr. P. Malaiarasan | M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 12 | 17EM002 | Mr. B. Prabakaran | M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., NET, SET, | Assistant Professor |
| 13 | 19EM004 | Mr. A. Lenin | M.A., SET, | Assistant Professor |
| 14 | 21EM001 | Ms. W. Angel | M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 15 | 23GL012 | Ms. B. J. Riancy Ruth | M.A., | Assistant Professor |
| 16 | 23GL013 | Mrs. S. Gayathri | M.A., M.Phil., NET, | Assistant Professor |
| 17 | 23GL024 | Mr. A. Arul Benito Gerard | M.A., NET, | Assistant Professor |
| 18 | 24GL002 | Mrs. X. Benitta Daicy | M.A., B.Ed., | Assistant Professor |
| 19 | 24GL003 | Ms. K. Jeevanthika | M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 20 | 24GL004 | Mr. J. R. Kewin Anten Raj | M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
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The Department has a lending library consisting of 218 books used by the staff and the students.
Language LabThe Language Lab is equipped for teaching phonetics and for developing LSRW skills among students.
Audio Visual LabAudio-Visual aids are widely used in the education sector. The Audio-Visual Lab helps teachers and learners achieve effective learning through ICT-enabled tools.
The Department offers two Value Added Courses. Interested can join by enrolling.
1. Value Added Course – Basic English for Competitive Examinations.
2. Value Added Course – Communicative English
Each course has the time duration of 30 hours.The students who complete the course successfully will get the Marksheet.
Coordinator :
Mr. B. Prabakaran, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., NET., SET.,
Assistant Professor of English.
| S.No. | Name of the Value Added Courses (with 30 hours) | Course Code | Year of Offering | No. of Times Offered that Year | Duration | No. of Students Enrolled | No. of Students Completed | Course Starting & Ending Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic English for Competitive Examination | VAEN01 | 2019 | 1 | 30 hours | 31 | 31 | 01.03.2019 to 14.03.2019 |
| 2 | Basic English for Competitive Examination | VAEN01 | 2020 | 1 | 30 hours | 52 | 52 | 22.07.2020 to 01.08.2020 |
| 3 | Basic English for Competitive Examination | VAEN01 | 2020 | 1 | 30 hours | 29 | 29 | 05.04.2021 to 18.04.2021 |