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Department of English (Self)

Vision
  • To empower the students with knowledge and skills and mould them into competent individuals with confidence to face challenges in life.
Mission
  • To chisel the creative and critical faculties of the students through in-depth study of English literary texts, to instill a fervor for research endeavors and to strengthen their linguistic competency for employability and better living.
History of the Department
  • Since its inception in 1995, Department of English (S.F.), has been gradually progressing from offering only Part II English to offering the UG programme, B.A. English in 2011, and the extension of additional section in 2017. The Department lends its hand to the Department of English (Aided) in organizing Seminars/Conferences, Communication Skills Programme for fresher, Syllabus preparation. The Intercollegiate competitions, REGALIA, is conducted every year by the department. Various literary association activities such as Literary Scene Display, Spell Bee Contest, Quiz, Essay Writing, Story Writing, Slogan Writing, and Stage Performance were conducted for the skill development of the students. Besides this the department issues a magazine, ‘Student Davenport’, compiling the articles prepared by the students, annually. With the future plan of introducing PG programme, Department of English (S.F.) functions its task with passion and aspiration.
Highlights of the Department
  • Giving importance to career oriented training for language related and other job opportunities.
  • Establishing a friendly and vibrant learning environment for students.
  • Instilling innovative teaching through language lab, literary clubs, extra-curricular and Co- curricular activities.
  • Encouraging activity based learning such as peer teaching, literary display, seminar and assignments.

Programmes offered


S.No. Name of the Programme Sanctioned Strength Syllabus
1
B.A. English
60

Faculty Members

Teachers
Dr. K. Malarvizhi
Assistant Professor & Head
Mrs. C. Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Mrs. A.S. Renuga
Assistant Professor
Mrs. M.S. Ranjini
Assistant Professor
Dr. M. Niranjana Sundari
Assistant Professor
Mrs. A. Poornima Devi
Assistant Professor
Dr. J. Suganyalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Ms. G. Nivetha
Assistant Professor
Mrs. P. Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Mrs. M. Sathya
Assistant Professor
Mrs. S. Savitha Velmani
Assistant Professor
Teachers
Dr. K.M. Keerthika
Assistant Professor

Achievements

2018 – 2019
  • Mrs.S.Malathi, Assistant Professor has cleared National Eligibility Test.
  • Dr.L.Gayathri Devi, Assistant Professor was awarded with Ph.D.
  • Department of English (SF) won the overall shield for securing third place in ‘Neo-Idola’ Inter-Collegiate Competitions organized by Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi.
  • Ms.G.Jeya Bharathi of III B.A. English (SF) secured the first rank in the Science Talent Quiz conducted by Shakespeare Institute of English Studies.
  • Ms.G.Varsha of II B.A. English (SF) secured the first rank in the English Spelling Contest conducted by Shakespeare Institute of English Studies.
  • Ms.D.Percila Jenifer of II B.A. English (SF) won the first prize in the Accuracy Test in English conducted by Shakespeare Institute of English Studies.
  • Ms.M.Nandhini of III B.A. English (SF) was honoured with Sakalakalavalli award in the category ‘Best Singer’.
  • Thirteen students from our department got placed in various companies through the job fairs conducted in the college.
2019 – 2020
  • Twenty-five students from our department got placed in various companies in campus interview as English Language Trainers, Handwriting Trainers and Business Development Officers.
  • Nine students from our department presented their research papers in the national seminar on ‘Short Stories around the World’ organized by V.H.N.S.N College, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.M.Sivaneka of III B.A. English (SF) was rewarded with cash award in Leadership Award Programme conducted by Rotary Club of Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.S.Bharathi of III B.A. English (SF) won the second prize in Dance drama in the Inter-Collegiate Competitions organized by Fatima College, Madurai on the theme ‘South Asian Literature’.
  • Our students won the first prize in Short Story Writing, Tableau, Rangoli, Mono Act and Modal Display and the second prize in Face Painting in ‘Lit Faire – 2020’ - Inter-Collegiate Competitions organized by Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai.
2020 - 2021
  • Mrs.G.S.Sujantha, Assistant Professor was awarded with Ph.D.
  • Twenty of our students got placed as Language Trainers in Smart English Institute through the job fair conducted in the college.
  • Ms.K.Krishnaveni of III B.A. English (SF) won the third prize in essay writing competition conducted by Sri Padmanaban Kalvi Trust, Chengalpattu.
  • Ms.S.Nithya of III B.A. English (SF) and Ms.R.K.Padma Pooja of II B.A. English (SF) won the first prize and third prize in essay writing competition organized by Govt. P. G. College for Women Sector - 14, Panchkula on the topic ‘Tsunami Natural Disaster’.
  • Ms.P.Anantha Sri won the first prize in Speech and the third prize in Animation in the Inter-Collegiate Competitions organized by Madurai Kamaraj University on the topic ‘Covid-19’.
2021-2022
  • One Day Workshop on Skill Development and Training was organized.
  • Joint Student Induction Programme was organized in collaboration with Jain Kanya Pathshala PG College on 27.08.2021.
  • Joint Student Induction Programme was organized in collaboration with Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai on 01.09.2021.
  • In connection with World Translation Day, a webinar on the topic ‘Challenges and Strategies in Translation’ was organized.
  • Ms.G.Harini of III B.A. English (SF) won the second prize in Paper Presentation in the Inter-Collegiate Competition ‘Neo-Idola’ organized by Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi.
  • Ms.R.Keerthana of II B.A. English (SF) won the third prize in Pencil Drawing in the Inter-Collegiate Competition ‘Neo-Idola’ organized by Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi.
  • Ms.S.Varsha of I B.A. English (SF) won the first prize in Kho-Kho in the Inter-Collegiate Competition organized by Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai.
  • Ms.I.Nivetha of III B.A. English (SF) won the second prize in National Level Online Caption Contest organized by GVM Girls College, Sonepat.
2022 - 2023
  • Dr.M.Niranjana Sundari, Assistant Professor was awarded with Ph.D.
  • Mrs.R.Priyadharsini was honoured with ‘Pasumai Thozhi Virudhu’ by Sakya Charitable Trust.
  • Ms.R.Keerthana of III B.A. English (SF) won the third prize in Pencil Drawing on the topic ‘Feminism’ in the Inter-Collegiate Competition organized by Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi.
  • Ms.R.Keerthana of III B.A. English (SF) won the first prize in Painting in the Inter-Collegiate Competition ‘Muses’ 2023’ organized by V.H.N.S.N College, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.A.Chairmakani won the second prize in Kho-Kho and fourth prize in Badminton in the Inter-Collegiate Competitions organized by Madurai Kamaraj University.
  • Twenty-nine students of our department got placed as language trainers in various companies through the job fairs conducted in the college.

MoU

The Memorandum of Understanding is signed between the Department of English, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar and Department of English, Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi on 27.09.2022 for a period of one year from 27.09.2022 to 26.09.2023.

Notable Alumni

  • Ms. S.Nishiya, Associate trainer, Beehive COmmunication Club
  • Ms. K.Kayalvizhi, Communicative English Trainer, Speak English Education Private Limited, Kodaikanal.
  • Ms. S.Renuga Devi, Executive HR and Operations, Crion learning, Research Park, 32, Kanagam Road, Periyar Nagar IIT, Chennai 600113(Tharamani)
  • Ms. S.Abisheka, Communicative English Trainer, English Academy, Madurai








Contact details

Address : Dr.K.Malarvizhi,
Assistant Professor & Head,
Department of English (Self),
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar - 626 001.

Mail Id :englishs@vvvcollege.org

Contact Number: 94890 88711

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UG English Literary Association Inauguration

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Celebration of Translation Day-Workshop

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Skill Development Programme

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UG Literary Association Inauguration

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Book Lovers Day-Tale Telling Fest