NGP Arts

Department of English

Overview

In the present milieu, English language is inevitable in every sector; in accomplishing the prerequisites of language competency the department of English enables various viable practices. Besides, students have a flair for literature, to quench their thirst and simultaneously it helps them build their career in convergent avenues. The B.A. with CA was started in 2011 consequently M.A. in 2014. Furthermore, research programmes have been offered since 2016. The department makes room for students to hone their language skills and literature knowledge on par with national and international standard.

This course is:
  • To make the students fluent users of the English language.
  • To offer exposure to literary/cultural traditions that expands their horizon of imagination.
  • To widen the literary discourses and accommodates more contemporary interests.
  • To pave way for creative writing to excel in freelancing.
  • To enable the students to equip with the latest technology oriented curriculum.

Courses

Duration

3 Years

Commencement

June

Intake

60

Eligibility

H.S.C. Passed

Duration

2 years

Commencement

July

Intake

50

Eligibility

B.A. English Literature /B.A. English Literature (C.A.) or Part – II English in UG level (with four semesters) /English Language & Literature

Duration

1Year(FT) / 2Years(PT)

Commencement

November

Intake

15

Eligibility

M.A. English with 55% or Above.

Duration

2years for M.Phil. / 3years for M.A English Graduates

Commencement

June & November

Intake

15

Eligibility

M.Phil. / M.A. English with 55% or Above

Vision

To augment familiarity and insight of culture - historical concept of English Language and Literature for overall development among students through excellence in education and to meet the challenges in exhilarative world

Mission

To habituate the students’ intellectual intensity of literary zeal through imparting instructional objectives to meet the needs and demand of the brave new world

Department Activites (2024-25)

Guest Lecture / Invited Lecture

S. No. Date Topic Resource Person
1 29-Dec-24 Multidisciplinary Approach to English Studies Dr.John Sekar, Former Head & Associate professor,The American College, Madurai
2 31-Jul-24 Orientation programme on Japanese Language Ms. S. Sivakeerthi
Director – Project, APSEL Technologies, Chennai
2 23-Jul-24 Orientation programme on APTIS -

Student Development Programme

S. No. Date Topic Resource Person
1 23-Sep-24 Mental Health and Well Being Ms.Aparna, II M.A English
2 24-Sep-24 Essence of Communication and Interview Etiquettes Ms.Chandrika, II M.A English
3 05-Jul-24 Literary Movie Review Session – The Happy Prince – Based on the life of Oscar wilde -

Co-curricular Activities

S. No. Date Name of the Event
1 30-Jul-24 Interdepartmental Drawing Competition: Celebrating Shakespeare - The timeless wisdom

Extension Activities

S. No. Date Nature of the extension Place Students involved
1 09-Oct-24 Offline- Boot Camp Walayar Under Graduate and Post Graduate students accompanied by 4 Professors

Alumni Interaction

S. No. Date Title Name of the Alumni
1 27-Dec-24 Career Transition and Job Search Strategies Dr.Rudresh, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Business Strategies and Learning School of Business, Uttarkhad

Functional Faculty Development Programme

S. No. Date Title Resource Person
1 17-Aug-24 Crafting Videos for Classroom Teaching Dr.I.Gogul
Assistant Professor, English
2 26-Jul-24 Literature on Film Adaptation Ms. A. Abibelsiya
Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College
3 22-Jun-24 Nuts and Bolts of Storytelling Dr.Madhuramozhi, Asst.Prof of English
4 22-Jun-24 Hyper-Reality & Simulation Mr.Dhanush Venkat, Asst.Prof of English
 

Archive (2015-2022)

 
 

Faculty Details

01. Professor & HOD (i/c)
Dr.A.Hazel Verbina
Dr.A.Hazel Verbina
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., D.C.A

hazelverbina@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 21.6 years

Specialization

African literature, Gender studies

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02. Professor
Selvakumar
Dr. R. Vithya Prabha
M.A., M.Phil., Ph. D.

drvithyaprabha@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 17.11 years | Research: 7.9 Years

Specialization

American Literature

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03. Professor
Divya
Dr.C.Divya
M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D.

divyac@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 17.4 Years

Specialization

English language Teaching

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04. Associate Professor
Dr. B. Poorna Sathya Prabha
Dr. B. Poorna Sathya Prabha
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

 

Experience

Teaching: 26.7 Years

Specialization

Indian Literature

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05. Associate Professor
Selvakumar
Dr. S. Sudha
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

sudhas@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 17.8 years | Research: 12 Years

Specialization

Comparative Literature

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06. Associate Professor
Sathya Kala
Dr. B. Umaa Devi
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

umadevi.b@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 14.11 Years | Research: 12 Years

Specialization

ELT and Indian Writing in English

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07. Assistant Professor(SG)
Selvakumar
Ms. Sarah Vimala Kurian
M.A., M.Phil.

sarahvimalamathew@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 27.7 Years

Specialization

Fiction

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08. Assistant Professor
Aruna
Dr.G.Aruna
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

arunag@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 16.10 Years | Research: 1 Year

Specialization

Indian Writing in English

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09. Assistant Professor
kavitha
Dr. M. Kavitha
M.A (CA)., M.Phil., Ph.D.

m.kavitha@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 15.6 Years | Research: 10 Years

Specialization

Indian Literature

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10. Assistant Professor
Staff of english department in Dr.NGP Arts college in coimbatore
Dr.K.Nagalakshmi
M.A., M. Phil., SET. Ph. D.

nagalakshmi@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11.10 years

Specialization

Indian Writing in English, Eco-Criticism

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11. Assistant Professor
Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College English Staff
Dr. C. M. Kanchana
M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.

kanchana.cm@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11.5 Years | Industry: 4 Years | Research: 5 Years

Specialization

ELT & South African Literature

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12. Assistant Professor
Dr.V.Madhuramozhi
Dr.V.Madhuramozhi
MA., M.Phil., Ph.D., SLET

madhuramozhi.v@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 10.11 Years

Specialization

Theatre Studies, India n Writing in English

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13. Assistant Professor
Jayasridevi
Mrs.B.Jayasridevi
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., (Ph.D.)

jayasridevib@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 10.11 Years

Specialization

Indian Fiction in M. Phil

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14. Assistant Professor
Vishnugobal
Dr. K. Vishnugobal
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., M.Sc (PSY)., Ph.D.

vishnugobal@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 10.1 Years

Specialization

English Language Teaching, Phonetics, Soft Skill

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15. Assistant Professor
Gogul
Dr.I.Gogul
M.A., M.Phil., SET, Ph.D.

gogul.i@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 7.10 years

Specialization

American Literature, ELT

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16. Assistant Professor
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Dr. M. Marimuthu
MA., M. Phil., Ph.D., NET.

marimuthu@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6.11 years

Specialization

Ecocriticism

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17. Assistant Professor
Susi
Ms.K.Susi
M.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D).

susi.k@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6.9 years

Specialization

Dalit Literature, Comparative Studies & Indian Fiction

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18. Assistant Professor
JENIFER
Mrs.C. JENIFER VENCILA
M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., (Ph.D).

jenifervencilac@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6.8 years

Specialization

British Literature, American & Chinese American Literature

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19. Assistant Professor
Priyadarshini
Mrs.S.Priyadarshini
M.A., M.Phil.

priyadharshinis@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6.2 Years

Specialization

Phonetics, ELT and Grammar

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20. Assistant Professor
Dr. S. Sree Sakthi Prem
Dr. S. Sree Sakthi Prem
M.A., Ph.D.

sreesakthi.s@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Years

Specialization

Psychoanalysis

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21. Assistant Professor
Kamalakannan
Mr.S.Kamalakannan
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., (Ph.D).

kamalakannan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 5.8 Years

Specialization

Post-Colonial Literature

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22. Assistant Professor
Karthika
Ms.J.Karthika
M.A., TEFL

karthika.j@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 2 Years

Specialization

Literary Criticism & Theory

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23. Assistant Professor
Mr.S. Dhanush Venkat
Mr.S. Dhanush Venkat
M.A.

dhanushvenkat@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 1.6 Years

Specialization

Early Tamil Novels

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24. Assistant Professor
Rithiya
Mrs.S.Rithiya
M.A., M.Phil.

rithiyas@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

British Literature, Eco-Criticism

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25. Assistant Professor
Ms.M.C.Shree Akshatha
Ms.M.C.Shree Akshatha
M.A., B.Ed., NET, (Ph.D).

shreeakshatha@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

Literary Theory, Canadian Literature

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26. Assistant Professor
Gowsika
Ms.B.Gowsika
M.A., (Ph.D).

gowsikab@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

English Language Teaching

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27. Assistant Professor
Banurekha
Ms.G.Banurekha
M.A.

banurekhag@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

Eco-Literature

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28. Assistant Professor
Ms.K.P. KAVIYAA Priya
Ms.K.P. Kaviyaa Priya
M.A.

kaviyapriyakp@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

English Language Teaching

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29. Assistant Professor
Ms.K.P. KAVIYAA BARATHI
Ms.K.P. Kaviyaa Barathi
M.A.

kaviyabarathikp@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

English Language Teaching

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30. Assistant Professor
ABIBELSIYA
Ms.A.Abibelsiya
M.A.

abibelsiyaa@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

Indian Writing in English and Tamil fiction

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31. Assistant Professor
Anushiya
Ms.M.Anushiya
M.A.

anushiyam@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Months

Specialization

Indian epics and Mythologies

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32. Assistant Professor
Saminatha Eswar
Mr. M. Saminatha Eswar
M.A., M.Sc., NET., TEFL.

saminathaeswar.m@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 1 Month

Specialization

Fiction, Indian Writing in English

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B. A. English Literature

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation

  • To enhance a broad awareness and perception of historical and cultural context in English Literature and Languages
  • To acquire various major philosophical and cultural issues emphasized in Literature
  • To familiarize different genres of literature and its approaches with intensity and sagacity
  • To augment fluency in written and oral communication for academic purposes
  • To cultivate an interest in interdisciplinary research and analysis

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

On the successful completion of the program, the following are the expected outcomes:

PO Number PO Statement
P01 To identify the literary essence of various genres like prose, poetry, drama, fiction and criticism
P02 To label the classical touch of England through Allied papers like Social History of English, History of English Literature, Literary Forms and Literary Criticism
P03 To develop historical aspects and literary importance of prose, poetry, fiction, drama and criticism
P04 To construct the transformation of nature in poetry, prose, fiction, drama and criticism
P05 To apply grammar modules in sentences, to develop Communication Skills and to bridge the communication gaps

M. A. English Literature

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Curriculum is designed to achieve the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:

  • To contextualize and judge wide range of popular literary works
  • To procure the course knowledge by analysing the critical theories and methodologies in Literature
  • To identify language as a human trait, that includes socio-linguistic aspects in language teaching
  • To develop analytical knowledge and skills of a specialized field through their scholarly research
  • To attain advanced professionalization and pedagogical goals that paves way for distinctive Careers

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

On the successful completion of the program, the following are the expected outcomes:

PO Number PO Statement
P01 To advocate both the artistry and utility of the recent developments in English language and literature
P02 To hone the cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and its application
P03 To enhance aesthetic sensibility, critical and intellectual faculties in analysis of literary texts
P04 To develop Linguistic skills and new insights in literature and acumen for understanding of the diversity of human experiences
P05 To assist in developing the challenges of life and have enhanced career prospects and employability that pursue in life-long learning

Department Achievements (2024-25)

Staff Participation

S.No Date Name of the Faculty Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme College

1

02-Sep-24-

07-Sep-2024

Dr. R. Senthil Kumar

Faculty of Computer Science

AICTE-ATAL sponsored a six-day FDP on "Design of Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions for Sustainable Environment"

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

2

17-Aug-24

Ms. M C Sree Akshatha (FN)

Theoretical Pathways in ageing: A Journey through gerontological literature

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

3

17-Aug-24

Dr. I Gogul (AN)

Crafting videos for Classroom Teaching

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

4

26-July-24

Ms. Anushiya M (FN)

Beyond Illusion: Unveiling Existentialism in the Selected Works of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

5

26-July-24

Ms. Abibelsiya A (AN)

Literature and Film Adaptation

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

6

22-June-24

Mr. Dhanush Venkat (FN)

Hyper Reality & Stimulation

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

7

22-June-24

Dr. V Madhuramozhi (AN)

Nuts and Bolts of Storytelling (FDP)

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

Students Presentation

S.No Date Name of the student Name of the event Title College
1 24-Sep-24 G Chandrika II M. A Student Development Program Essence of Communication and Interview Etiquettes Dr. NGP Arts & Science College
2 23-Sep-24 R Aparna II M. A Student Development Program Mental Health and Wellbeing Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

Co-Curricular Activities

S.No Date Name of the event College

1

28-Jan-2025

Nexus Odyssey 2K25 Inter – collegiate competitions

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

2

24-Jan-2025

International Conference on fiesta of the mind, “Exploring Food and English Literature in Interdisciplinary Horizon

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

3

13-Dec-2024

Lit Parade - From Book to Screen: Speak the Unspeakable

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

4

30-Sep-2024

Lit Layers 2024 Interdepartmental Competitions

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

5

30-July-2024

An Intra-departmental Drama Competition On "Celebrating Shakespeare" The Timeless Wisdom

Dr. NGP Arts & Science College

Book Publications

S.No Date Name of the staff Name of the Book ISBN Number Name of the Publisher
1 2024 Dr. K Nagalakshmi A Lens to Landscape Ecology 9798325072826 Writers Corner Publication
2 2024 Dr. K Nagalakshmi Acculturation and enculturation in Jhumpa Lahari’s The Lowland 9786206151807 Lambert Academic Publishing House

Admission Registration
2025-2026

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