English
About the Department
The Department of English holds the special status of being the only Department that has contact with every student at the Undergraduate level. Since 1921 the succession of English faculty has been highly respected and admired.
The success of the Department till date is because of inspiring, dedicated and gifted teachers like Prof. Sitaraman B.A. (Hons)( 1957-1968), Prof. B.V. Sudaraman B.A. (Hons) (1969- 1982), Prof. A. Habibur Rahman M.A.,M.Phil., (1982-1996), Prof. A.P. Zubair M.A., M.Phil., (1997- 2001), Prof. V. Rahmatullah M.A., (2002- 2005). The commissioning of BA English in the year 2010 and MA English in 2011 under CBCS pattern has elevated the Department to the level of much appreciation.
Another feather added to the Department was publication of Foundation English Text Books for four Semesters and a Question Bank for Value Education(MCQ) which have been tailored in accordance with the present global market scenario.
To develop the speaking proficiency level of the students, a three month Course in Spoken English was introduced in the academic year 2016-2017. The enrollment of students to this Course is innumerably increasing year by year.
To create academic and career pursuit among the students we conduct Career and Personal Counseling. We train students to make PPT presentation on the general topics like “Gender Issues”, “I Have a Dream” to “Inferiority Complex” which enhances their all round practical knowledge.
Teachers of Department of English are associated with US English Access Micro scholarship Program of Regional English Language Office, US Embassy, New Delhi and conduct classes to the students of Islamiah Boy’s and Islamiah Girls’ Schools at Islamiah College since 2009. So far more than five hundred students are benefited under the scheme. We conduct Summer Intensive Progammes, Workshops and other Personality Development Programmes.
Another initiative by the Department is by signing an MoU for the term June 2016 – April 2017 with the Government Higher Secondary School, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District for teaching English Language to the Rural Students.
In the Academic year 2016-2017, our Department collaborated with an NGO-Restless Development, UK based International Citizen Service - a leading volunteering Program, comprised British nationals as part of the team. For the first year UG students the session focused on “How to write a Resume and Interview techniques”.
Mere teaching and writing will not make a Department a complete one without active research.
During the academic year (2015-2016), the Department gradually gained its strength in research with the help of Dr. S. Abdullah Shah who earned Doctorate Degree in 2016. Four Ph.D scholars have registered under his supervision.
Inter-School and Inter-College competitions have become the regular itinerary of our Department since 2018.
Department of English in association with ICT-Academy conducted a personalized English Diagnostic Test. 20 self- learning videos were provided to 100 students who took part in the online test at the Language Lab on 13-01-2020 and received E-Certificate of personalized report on their skill levels.
At present the Department has created a channel in YouTube to upload the videos of students and teachers’ participation in various activities and their teaching presentations.
Program Offered
S. No |
Name of the Course |
Major Subject |
Year of Affiliation |
1 |
Foundation English |
For all UG programs |
1921 |
2 |
B.A |
English Literature |
2010 |
3 |
M.A |
English Literature |
2011 |
4 |
Certificate Course in Spoken English |
For UG and PG programs |
2016 |
5 |
Ph.D. |
English Language/Literature |
2018 |
Faculties
Dr. S Shaik Khader Nawaz M.A,M.Phil, Ph.D
HOD
Publications National Journals [1] Optimizing L2 Utterances Using Web-based Resources Shaik Khader Nawaz In ELTAI Journal of Technology for Englis
Read more...Dr. B Akbar Aalam M.A. M.Phil., Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Passionate learner, oratious reader, pragmatic teacher, and enjoys interacting and discussing with students to make them shine intellectually and acad
Read more...Dr. S Abdullah Shah M.A., M.Phil., Ph D.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Dr. S. Abdullah Shah, Associate Professor of English has been in the century old institution since 2006. He received his u
Read more...Mr. K Nazar Husen M.A., M.Phil., MSW., (Ph.D) H.D.C.A., C.J.A.T
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
I am a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a love for learning in my students. Born and raised in Krishnagiri, I exhibited a natural curiosity
Read more...Mr. A.B Shameel Ahmed M.A.M.Phil, (Ph D)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Workshops and Seminars Attended International Seminars [1] Language and its Significance Attended, Shanmuga Arts and Science College , Thiruvannama
Read more...Mr. S Mushtaque Ahmed M. A., M. Phil., (PhD)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Hello, This is S.Mushtaque Ahmed, serving at Islamiahc College (Autonomous)Vaniyambadi as Assistant Professor of English with commitment, zeal and ent
Read more...Mr. G Needhimohan M.A.,B.ED.,M.PHIL.,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Workshops and Seminars Attended National Seminars [1] Subaltern literature Attended, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thirupattur., 12 Dec 2014 t
Read more...Mr. C Parthiban M.A., B.Ed.,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Workshops and Seminars Attended National Seminars [1] STATE LEVEL SEMINAR Attended, MARUDHAR KESARI JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, VANIYAMBADI, 26 Feb 201
Read more...Mr. R Thirunavukarsu M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Workshops and Seminars Attended National Seminars [1] RECENT TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING Attended, JAMAL MOHAMMED COLLEGE.TR
Read more...Mr. A Mohammed Faizan MA ENGLISH LITERATURE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
MD Faizan has been rendering his innovative services to his student community impartially.His mission is to make his students wonderful humane human b
Read more...Mr. K Showkath Ali M.A., M.Phil.,M.A.,(PhD)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Prof K. Showkath Ali has been rendering innovative services to his students impartially for past 20 years. Hi
Read more...Mr. R MD.SULAIMAN M.A
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Workshops and Seminars Attended National Seminars [1] One Day National Level Virtual Power Seminar on "HR CONCLAVE" Attended, PG & R
Read more...Mr. SM ABRAR AHMED M.A.,B.Ed.,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
I am a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a love for learning in my students. Born and raised in Vaniyambadi, I exhibited a natural curiosity
Read more...Mr. B Lokesh M.A., M.Phil.,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Publications International Conferences [1] Spiritual Metaphysics in Raja Rao's Select Novels Lokesh B In Relocating Subalternity : Changing
Read more...Association Activities
The Department of English conducted An Association Function on 20-02-2019, Ms. Mubeen Sulthana, Senior Technical Trainer Research and Development, HTC Global Services was spresentation was made through PPT titled “ Why learners can’t avoid the New Age Skills of Today”.
Best Practices
- The entire syllabus for Semester I has been focussed on situational grammar teaching keeping away prose and poetry. Basic grammar was the first and foremost to begin from the scratch, like revisiting the past. Grammar is taught in the student's own context which he is familiar with makes him to comprehend easily.
- The Department of English in association with Public Affairs, U.S. Consulate Chennai conducted workshops for students and teachers in and around Vaniyambadi. Two of the teachers from our Department are working as Access Teacher for Micro Scholarship English Access Program after the regular teaching hours.
- Motivate students to take part in sports and other extra-curricular activities.
- Students take part in essay writing competitions organised by other institutions.( APJ Abdul Kalam International Level Essay Writing Contest).
- Teachers visiting nearby schools as panel members.
- Inter- School Literary Fest.
- Inter-College Literary Fest.
- Bridge Course for Fresher.
- Certificate Course In Spoken English.
- Inviting speaker form the industry.
- Uploading teaching materials and students performances in YouTube channel.
Research Supervisor
Name of the Supervisor |
Designation |
Area of Specialization |
Dr. S. Abdullah Shah |
Assistant Professor |
1. American Literature 2. Indian Writing in English |
Events
IGNITE Inter Collegiate Fest | 02-03-2024 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
IGNITE- INTER COLLEGIATE FEST - 2024Science Exhibition | 26-02-2024 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
Students Innovation ExhibitionCelebrations | 15-02-2024 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
College Day Celebrations 2024Seminar & Workshop | 21-09-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day workshop on Professional Development for English TeachersCelebrations | 13-06-2023 | Venue: Principal's Chamber
Principal honouring the students of BA EnglishCelebrations | 13-06-2023 | Venue: Department of English
Department appreciatesCelebrations | 08-05-2023 | Venue: Near Indoor Stadium
Tree Planting & Farewell celebrationsinvited talk | 21-03-2023 | Venue: Computer Science Lab
Technical Session "EFFECTIVE LISTENING SKILLS"invited talk | 17-03-2023 | Venue: Seminar Hall & Commerce Computer Lab
Guest LecturesCompetition | 03-03-2023 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
Oratorical, Essay and Poetry Writing competitionsinvited talk | 29-10-2022 | Venue: Gateway Public School, Vaniyambadi
Spell Bee CompetitionGeneral Program | 22-09-2022 | Venue: Islamiah College (Autonomous) Vaniyambadi
Graduation Day CeremonyVisit | 08-09-2022 | Venue: Mahabalipuram, Chennai
Educational Tourinvited talk | 22-08-2022 | Venue: Department of English, Shift I, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur.
Analyses of DramaVisit | 04-08-2022 | Venue: VIT, University, Thiruvalluvar University,Vellore, Science Museum, and Vellore Fort
Educational TourCompetition | 31-03-2022 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
Literary Competitions 2022invited talk | 07-12-2021 | Venue: Islamiah College (Autonomous) Vaniyambadi
US Consulate Press Officer-Ms.Cori BickelWebinar | 22-04-2021 | Venue: Zoom Meeting
Museum in a BoxGeneral Program | 01-01-2021 to 31-05-2021 | Venue: Islamiah Boys’ Higher Secondary School
Access classesAwards | 01-09-2020 to 30-09-2022 | Venue: US Consulate General in Chennai
Achievement CertificateCareer Guidance and Placement Cell | 13-01-2020 to 06-02-2020 | Venue: Commerce Computer Lab
ICT-Academy: personalized English Diagnostic testCompetition | 05-12-2019 | Venue: Auditorium, Seminar Hall and Multimedia Hall
Department of English "ENGENIUOUS 2K19 FEST" an Inter-School Literary FestCompetition | 30-09-2019 | Venue: K.M.G. College ofArts and Science, Gudiyattam
English Literary Association-“Englishiana-2019Competition | 20-08-2019 | Venue: Auditorium, Seminar Hall & Multimedia Hall
Department of English "ENGENIUOUS 2K19 FEST"invited talk | 06-07-2019 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Session on “Abroad Studies”Seminar & Workshop | 29-06-2019 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day workshop on “National Safety Month-2019”Seminar & Workshop | 15-03-2019 | Venue: Department of English, School of Social Sciences &Languages, VIT, Vellore
STUDENTS PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONSCamp | 06-03-2019 to 12-03-2019 | Venue: Ponneri,Periyamottur
Swachh Bhrarath and Digital IndiaTraining | 05-03-2019 to 12-03-2019 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
ICT CLASSESinvited talk | 20-02-2019 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Association FunctionCompetition | 07-02-2019 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
Department of English - Oratorical & Essay writing competitionsSeminar & Workshop | 06-01-2019 | Venue: Commerce Computer Lab
Dept of English - workshop on “Imparting Computer Skills with Hands-on training”Competition | 05-12-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
INTER –SCHOOL LITERARY FEST, ENGENIOUS ’18Training | 10-11-2018 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
One Day Special Online Training Program for English TeachersSeminar & Workshop | 10-11-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Special Training Program for Access Teachers on “Teaching of Listening”Seminar & Workshop | 20-10-2018 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
One Day workshop on "Enhancement Activities"Seminar & Workshop | 01-08-2018 to 06-08-2018 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium, Seminar Hall and Multimedia Hall
Dept of English - Six Day workshopSeminar & Workshop | 01-08-2018 to 06-08-2018 | Venue: Auditorium
English Access ProgramSeminar & Workshop | 30-06-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day workshop on “Learning English through US Federal Holidays”Hands on Training | 22-04-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall & Multimedia Hall
One Day workshop on "Language Enhancement"Career Guidance and Placement Cell | 19-03-2018 | Venue: Auditorium
Career Fairinvited talk | 15-03-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
English Association - Special Lecture - 15.3.2018Awarness Programme | 15-02-2018 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
Workshop titled “Addressing the Inferiority Complex”Career Guidance and Placement Cell | 15-02-2018 to 15-03-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
UK based Restless Group Training Programme on Soft Skills,CV writing and Interview facing techniquesCompetition | 01-02-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Inter-School competitionCompetition | 22-01-2018 | Venue: Multimedia Hall
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam National Essay Writing Competition-Season 2Competition | 20-01-2018 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Intra-College CompetitionTraining | 16-10-2017 | Venue: Seminar Hall
UK based International Citizen ServiceCelebrations | 03-08-2017 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Micro Scholarship English Access Programme, US Consulate - Graduation Day CeremonySeminar & Workshop | 03-06-2017 to 04-06-2017 | Venue: Seminar Hall and Computer Lab
Two Day workshop on “Soft Skills Development and Computer Training”Seminar & Workshop | 03-06-2017 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Session on “Learning English through American National Parks”Seminar & Workshop | 29-04-2017 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day workshop on “Strategies of English Teaching”Seminar & Workshop | 24-09-2016 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day Workshop on “Alternative Assesment”Seminar & Workshop | 16-07-2016 to 21-07-2016 | Venue: Auditorium, Seminar Hall & Multimedia Hall
Five Day Summer Intensive Programinvited talk | 09-03-2016 | Venue: Allama Iqbal Auditorium
English Associatiion-Special Lecture-9.3.2016invited talk | 14-03-2015
Rejuvenate your focus to reach the employability - 14.3.2015General | 13-03-2014
Special Lecture on Motivation to Learn English - Learning Strategies Venue - Seminar Hall, 13-3-2014Seminar & Workshop | 19-02-2014 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day Workshop on “Evaluation of Four Skills”Seminar & Workshop | 04-01-2014 | Venue: Seminar Hall
One Day Summer Intensive ProgramSeminar | 13-03-2013 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Role of English for Career GrowthGeneral | 13-03-2013 | Venue: Auditorium
English Association Function-'English' Students perform a skit on "Juliscism"Seminar & Workshop | 07-12-2012 | Venue: Seminar Hall
The Valedictory Function of The 15-day Workshop on Communicative English Language and Teaching MethodsSeminar | 15-11-2012 | Venue: Seminar Hall
Dr Padma Ravindaran, Counselor from the US Consulate Teaching Aspects of English and Communication SkillsSeminar | 04-10-2012 | Venue: Seminar Hall
The Special Lecture on Communicative English Delivered by Dr Nageswara Rao, Retired Professor of English