Overview
Knowledge of the language also opens you to a vast amount of work such as literature, music, and drama with which the Tamil language is rich and abundant. Historical works are almost entirely written in the Tamil language. To understand how these (the arts and history) have come to define us as a people and to understand in-depth who we are requires knowledge of Tamil. Department of Tamil was established in the year 1997 to impart knowledge of Tamil Culture and its literature to student community. More than thousand students are studying PART I Tamil. More than two hundred other Language students are studying Basic and Advanced Tamil.
Courses
Duration
1 Year (Full Time)
2 Years (Part Time)
Commencement
November ( Full / Part Time )
Intake
10 ( Full Time )
20 ( Part Time )
Eligibility
M.A.Tamil with 55% or above
Duration
3 Years (Full Time)
3 Years (Part Time)
Commencement
November ( Full / Part Time )
Intake
10 (Full Time)
20 (Part Time)
Eligibility
M.A. M.Phil. Tamil with 55% or above
Vision
To inculcate in students the intricacies of Tamil Language which stands as one of the oldest languages in the world so as to cater the necessity of discipline.
Mission
To accelerate the interest in Tamil language by allowing them to excavate their uniqueness that they may shine in the fields of culture, tradition and arts.
Academic Activites (2022-23)
Guest Lecture/ Invited Lecture
S. No.
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Date
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Name and Designation of the Chief Guest
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Topic
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Venue
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Beneficiary
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1.
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10-Aug-22
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Mr.N.Krishnaraj
Assistant Professor
Department of Tamil,
Dr NGP Arts and Science College
Coimbatore
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Tamil Kaapiyangal Oru Paarvai
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Kambar Arangam
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II UG Students
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2.
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24-Aug-22
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Mrs.G.Kalaivani
Assistant Professor
Department of Tamil
Dr NGP Arts and Science College
Coimbatore
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Mrs.G.Kalaivani
Assistant Professor
Department of Tamil
Dr NGP Arts and Science College
Coimbatore
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Kambar Arangam
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II UG Students
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3.
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09-Sep-22
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Dr.M.Sindhu
Assistant Professor
Department of Tamil
Dr NGP Arts and Science College
Coimbatore
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Bharathi Ninaivu Naal Ilakiyap Pottigal
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Kambar Arangam
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II UG Students
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4.
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13-Sep-22
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Dr.S.Thangamanikandan
Associate Professor
Department of Tamil
Dr NGP Arts and Science College
Coimbatore
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Bharathiyin Panmuga Aalumai
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Kambar Arangam
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II UG Students
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Archive (2015-2022)
Faculty Details
01. Associate Professor and Head
Dr. N. Kuppuchamy
MA., M. Phil., Ph. D.
drkuppuchamy@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 16.7 years | Research: 21 years
Specialization
Modern Literature, Sangam Literature, Folklore & Criticism
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02. Professor
Dr.K.Selvi
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET.
drselvi@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 17.9 years | Research: 13 Years
Specialization
Modern, Sangam, Bhakthi, Kappiyam Literature
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03. Associate Professor
Dr.M.Jayachandran
M.A., Ph.D.
drjayachandran@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 16.2 years | Research: 8 Years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Modern Literature, Folk Lore
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04. Associate Professor
Dr. S. Thangamanikandan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
drthangamanikandan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.8 Years | Research: 18 Years
Specialization
Sangam, Modern & Bhakthi Literature
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05. Assistant Professor
Dr.M.Sampath Kumar
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
sampathkumarm@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 12.4 Years | Research : 6 Years
Specialization
Sangam literature
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06. Assistant Professor
Dr. T. Sivakumar
MA., Ph. D.
drsivakumar@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 12.3 years | Research: 6 years
Specialization
Ilakkanam, Bhakthi Ilakkiyam, Modern Literature
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07. Assistant Professor
Ms. R. Veeramani
M.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D.)., SET.
veeramani@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.8 Years | Research: 2 Years
Specialization
Modern Literature
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08. Assistant Professor
Mr.N.Krishnaraj
M..A., M. Phil., UGC –SET., UGC –NET.,(Ph. D.)
krishnarajn@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.1 years | Research: 11 Years
Specialization
Ilakkanam, Bhakthi Ilakkiyam, Modern Literature
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09. Assistant Professor
Dr Malar Selvi M
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
malarselvi.m@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 9.4 years
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10. Assistant Professor
Dr.G.Ranganathan
M.A., M. Phil., B.Ed., UGC – SET., UGC – NET., Ph. D.
ranganathan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 8 years
Specialization
Bakthi Ilakkiyam
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11. Assistant Professor
Dr. K. Murugesan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
drmurugesan@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 9 years | Research: 12 Years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Modern Literature, Bakthi Ilakiyam
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12. Assistant Professor
Mr.Thiyagu Raju
M.A., M. Phil., UGC –NET., (Ph. D.)
thiyagu@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 7.9 years | Research: 8 Years
Specialization
Classic Literature
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13. Assistant Professor
Dr.R.Renuga Devi
MA., Ph.D.
renugadevir@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 6.5 Years | Research: 6.5 Years
Specialization
Modern Literature
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14. Assistant Professor
Dr. M. Sindhu
MA., B. Ed., M. Phil., Ph. D., UGC – SET., NET.
sindhu@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 4.11 years | Research: 8.5 years
Specialization
Sangam Literature, Folk Lore
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15. Assistant Professor
Ms.G.Kalaivani
M.A., UGC – NET., (Ph. D.)
Kalaivanig@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 2.4 Years | Research : 4 years
Specialization
Literature, Antrpology, Ethnography
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Highlights
- With the inception of the college in 1997, the Department has been in existence to Impart Tamil Language and Literature to Undergraduate Student.
- The Tamil Department has 13 efficient Faculty members among whom 9 are Doctorates and the other 4 are also pursuing their Ph.D.
- Five members of Staff have Cleared NET/SET Exam of UGC .
- The Tamil Department brings its Magazine Tamil Oosai consistently every year since 1998. More than 18 Tamil Oosai Issues were published.
- The Department has Received a sum of Rs 2,50,000 from Central Institute Of Classical Tamil in order to conduct a National level seminar on "Pathinenkeezh Kanaku Noolkalil Vazhviyal Membattu Chinthanaikal" between 24th of Feb 2014 – 05th of March 2014 .
- The department has conducted more a 250 Guest Lectures which includes 120 International Tamil Scholars.
- Our Honorable Chairman's Great Thinking and Generosity had paved the way for the Center For Tamil Culture. The Center has three Missions with the Vision of protecting Tamil Language & Tamil People.
- To Release Great books in Tamil to award 3 Tamil writers & Scholars with an amount of one Lakh per each and to conduct thought provoking conferences. The centre continues its service consistently during every year.
- The Department of Tamil & English Jointly Publish the college Magazine during Every Year.
- The Tamil Department faculty members have published above 250 papers.
- The Department Faculty members published above 16 books.
- To Incultuate the linguistics greatness of poet Kamban among the tamil students the department conducted "Lectures on Kambaramayana" in collaboration with Kamban Kazhagam every year.
- To introduce the students about the Tamil software the department organized a workshop on "The Role Of Computer In Teaching Learning on 11.03.2013". The students are benefited & Second Year Tamil learning Students have taken Seminars using PPT's pertaining to their Syllabus.
- "Elangovadigal Tamil Manram" conducts "Bharathi Vizha" during every Year.
- "Elangovadigal Tamil Manram" also conducts various literary competitions to encourage the students writing and creative skill.
- Podhigai channel conducted the Program "TAMIL PESU TAMILAI PESU" on our Campus .
Awards
Following faculties have received various prestigious awards
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Udumalai Narayanakavi Ilakkiya Viruthu from Tamil Ilakkiya Aaraichi Peravai, Udumalai, 2008
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Sidhandha Rathinam from Tamil Ilakkiya Aaraichi Peravai, Udumalai, 2016
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Kalvich Sevaga Kalaimani from Thuiruvaavadudurai Aatheenam,Thiruvaavadudurai, 2016
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Bharathidhasan Parambarai Pattaya Sandru from Tamizh Ayya Kalvi Kazhagam , Thiruvaiyaaru,2016
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Peraasaan viruthu from kannadhasan kalaith thamizhch sangam, Namakkal,2018
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Kaviyaruvi from from kannadhasan kalaith thamizhch sangam, Namakkal,2018
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Tamil Annai Viruthu from kurinji kabilar thamizhch sangam,Namakkal, 2019
- Mr N.Krishnaraj – Kavimaamani from kurinji kabilar thamizhch sangam,Namakkal, 2019
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Kavinila from Tamizh Ayya Kalvi Kazhagam , Thiruvaiyaaru,2019
- Dr M.Sindhu - Seva Rathana Viruthu from Kaviyarasar Kalai Thamizh Sangam,2019
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Bharatha Kavi from Kaviyarasu Kannadhasan Ilakkiya Manram, Vettavalam,Thiruvannamalai, 2020
- Mr N.Krishnaraj - Nalasiriyar Mamani Viruthu from Anaiththinthiya Tamil Sangam, Chennai, 2020
- Dr M.Sindhu - Net Cleared (Certificate Of Apprecation) from Dr NGP Arts and Science College, Achievers Day ,2020
- Dr M.Sindhu - Sri Nalla Gounder Ph.D Award from Dr NGPASC Nalla Gounder Research & Innovative Awards,2020
- Dr M.Sindhu - Seva Rathna Virudhu from Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal,2020
- Dr M.Sindhu - Aasiriya Arima Virudhu from Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal,2020
- Dr.G.Senthilkumar - Peraasaan Virudhu from Porunai ilakiyak kalam, Tamil Nilam Arakattalai, University of Madras, Chennai, 2021
- Dr.K.Selvi - YOUNG TAMIL INTELLECT
- Dr .N.Bhagavathi Ammal - SRI BHARATHI, YOUNG TAMIL INTELLECT, KATHAI AAIVU CHUDAR
- Dr.S. Thangamanikandan - KAVI MUHIL, TAMIL SIRPI 2007
- Ms.M. Malarselvi - ELAKIYACH SUDAR, ARUL NITHI
- Ms R. Veeramani - KATHAI AAIVU CHUDAR
- Dr.K.Murugesan - KATHAI AAIVU CHUDAR
Books Published By Faculties
S.No |
Author |
Name of the Book |
Publisher |
1
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Dr.N.Kuppuchamy
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KaakkappadaVendiyaVilayaattukkal
Sooriya Kandhan Pudhinangalil Kongu Marabum Vaazhviyalum
|
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2
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Dr.K.Selvi
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ThirukkuralVarukkak Kural Oppeedu
|
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3
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Dr.M.Jayachandran
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Kurinjinila MakkalinVaazhviyal
|
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4
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Dr.T.Sivakumar
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Kongu NaattuppuraVaazhakkaarugal
|
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5
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Ms.R.Veeramani
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Kanniyaakumari Maavattathil Adimaigal
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6
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Mr.N.Krishnaraj
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MadaththukkulaVattaraNaattuppuraPaadalkal
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7
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Dr.G.Ranganathan
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Thevaarap Paadal Petra KonguEzh Sivathalangal
|
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8
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Dr.K.Murugesan
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Sangath ThamizhalarinAdipadaiVaazhviyal
Sree Pattabiseka Ramar Thirukovil Varalarum Vazhipadum
|
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9
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Mr.R.Thiyagu
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Valvil Oori- VaralatrupPaarvai
|
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10
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Dr.M.Sindhu
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Kalithogayil Thamizhar Panpaadu
|
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11
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Dr.B.Vignesh
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Neelagiri Maavatta Padagar Ina Makkalin Sadangukalum Nampikkaikalum
|
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12
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Ms.G.Kalaivani
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Senjeri Malaiyil Murugan Avatharam
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13
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Dr.R.Renugadevi
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Kovai Makkalin Naattuppura Maruththuva Muraigal
|
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14
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Dr.M.Sampathkumar
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Sanga Kaala Paanargalin Inraiyavaalviyal Nilai
|
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15
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Dr.S.Thangamanikandan
|
Paattuch Senthee
|
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16 |
Dr.N.Balasubramaniyan |
KADHALAKI KASINDHRUKI |
Arun Putthagalayam |
17 |
SONNAK KOVAM VARUNGA |
18 |
KUDI KUDIYAIK KEDUKKUM |
19 |
IKKALA ILAKIYATHIL KAVIGNAR VAIRAMUTHU |
20 |
PALAVESAKAARAN KATHAI-PANMUGA AAIVU |
21 |
PUTHILAKIYAM KAATTUM SINTHANAIGAL |
22 |
SITTHIRA PUTHIRA NAIYINAR KATHAI KELATHUKAARAN KATHAI |
23 |
Dr.K.Sivaprakasam |
ILAKIYAM KAATTUM VAAZHVIYAL |
- |
24 |
Dr.S. Thamarai Pandiyan |
KARUVARAIYAE KALARAIYAAGA |
Thirukural Pathipagam |
25 |
KUYILA VANNAN KATHAI |
26 |
VALLALA MAHARASAN KATHAI |
Sekar Pathipagam |
27 |
KALIYALAATTAP PAADALKAL OOR AAIVU |
Arul Pathipagam |
28 |
Dr.R.Vijayan |
TAMIL ILAKIYA VARALARU VINAA VIDAI VADIVIL |
Saradha Pathigam |