The Department of English is committed to fostering academic excellence by equipping students with strong linguistic proficiency, critical thinking skills, and literary appreciation. Through its Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs, the department provides a dynamic learning environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a firm sense of personal and social responsibility.

History and Growth

Established in 1985, the Department of English has been an integral part of the institution, offering a robust curriculum that caters to diverse literary and linguistic interests. It expanded into a Postgraduate Department in 2005, and into a Research Department in 2012,  further strengthening its academic offerings and providing students with opportunities for advanced study.

The department fosters a vibrant academic culture, promoting literary discussions, creative writing, and student-led initiatives. With a strong emphasis on communication, analytical thinking, and cultural awareness, graduates are well-prepared for careers in teaching, publishing, media, content writing, and various interdisciplinary fields.

By combining tradition with innovation, the Department of English continues to inspire and empower students, shaping them into confident professionals and lifelong learners.

UG – Programme Highlights

Core Courses: Introduction to English Literature, Indian Writing in English, British
Literature, American Literature, Children’s Literature, World Classics in Translation,
Language and Linguistics, Women’s Writing, Introduction to Folk Literature, Indian
Writing in Translation, Literary Criticism, New Literatures In English, Shakespeare

Elective Courses: Social History of England, History of English Literature, Literary Forms,
Literature and Environment (or) Life Writings (or) Myth and Literature, English Language
Teaching (or) Film Studies (or) English for Technical Writing, Journalism and Mass
Communication (or) Media Communication and Publication (or) Travel Writing

Skill Enhancement Courses: English for Communication, Basic Tamil, Advanced Tamil,
Public Speaking Skills, Digital Literacy and Concepts, Entrepreneurial Skill, Interview
Skills, English for Careers, English for Business

Foundation Course: Fundamental Framework for Reading English Literature

PG – Programme Highlights

Core Courses: Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Indian Writing in English, American Literature,
Shakespeare Studies, Post-Colonial Literature, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Language
and Linguistics, Writings of the Marginalized, Comparative Literature and Classics in
Translation Studies, A Glimpse of Nobel Laureates

Elective Courses: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Detective Literature, Approaches and
Methods in English Language Teaching, Gender Studies through Literature, Literature and
Film, Life Writings (or) Travel Writing, Theatre Art (or) Recent Trends in Literature

Skill Enhancement Courses: Employability Skills (or)Technical Writing (or)Basics of Copy
Editing, Entrepreneurship Development, English Literature for Competitive Exams

Project, Internship/ Industrial Visit, Extension Activity