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Department of English

About

The Department of English was established in the year 1993. Since then it has been catering to teaching English Language and Literature and promoting interest and creativity in the English language. The vision of the department is to enhance communicative skills of the students for global competency and strengthen their aesthetic sense through language and literature.

The department is run by vibrant teachers helping the students to express effectively in English and make them realize that the lessons in the texts are also lessons in life to excel in any field they choose. The Department is proud to have achieved 41st ranks with Gold Medals, 9 Top Ranks and 100% Pass Percentage with 85% Distinction at the Osmania University Public Examinations consistently. The adequate learning resources in the Departmental Library and the Language Laboratory strengthen teaching and learning and expand the horizon of knowledge.

Objectives

Objectives of our Department are as follows:

  • To enhance communicative skills through language and literature
  • To reinforce listening, speaking skills through practice in the language lab
  • cultivate a value-added life to face challenges and achieve excellence
  • To develop global competency
  • To strengthen aesthetic sense
  • To give the students a platform to express their creativity and talent.
Achievements

Faculty

  • -June 24, 2020: Mrs. Mary Cecilia successfully completed an online quiz in English Grammar organized by Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore and ELTAI.

Students:

  • Ms. Ameya Bandyopadhyay of III B.A (2018 – 2021) secured 11th Rank in OU PGCET
  • 1st– 16th JulyStudent Lockdown Diaries series #1, #2, #3The students of BA, BCOM, BBA and BSC wrote and published articles, poems and stories during the lockdown period which were posted in instagram page of the English Literary club and the department Blog. The links were posted for circulation among students and staff via whatsapp. The readers enjoyed and appreciated the initiative of the department and many students came forward with their writings, which will be published in the upcoming literary magazine.
  • Overall Championship was won by the College students at LFDC on their Decennial Celebrations-Awarded by VVS.Lakshman
  • Top 10 Rank holders of OU: Top 10 Rank holders of OU: Senha Jois , Anagha Joy, Poorna, Vijayalaxmi .B, Lawmsanzuali, G. Krishnapriya, B. Sony, Bhavani, E. Praneetha, Sari Luikham, B.Lalnunkimi
  • Pooja & Lohitha from IIIBA MPML –Debate – 2nd prizeKoti Women’s College
  • Shivani & Sheryl of I BA MPML – Paper reading contest- OU
  • Lohita of II B.A(PPML) – Creative writing- 1st prize -LFDC
  • Celeste of II B.A(PPML)- Art and Articulation- 3st prize -LFDC
  • Riya of II B.A(PPML)- Art and Articulation-3st prize -LFDC
  • Divyasree of I MZC- One Act Play-2nd prize -LFDC
  • Sai Kavyasree of MZC- One Act Play-2nd prize -LFDC
  • Malleshwari of MZC- One Act Play-2nd prize -LFDC
  • Sahitya of MZC- One Act Play-2nd prize -LFDC
  • Dharani of MZC- One Act Play-2nd prize -LFDC
  • Charisha of I MPC- Declamation-1st prize -LFDC
  • Miss. Deepa of MPCS placed in Sri lanka, Airlines through ATM.
  • Miss. Sonali is placed in Spicejet, through ATM.
Projects

Student Projects:

  • The language of Advertising and its role in communication- II B.com (Cs)-Ms. Monoshri
  • A life of Devotion-biographical slide show- Dr. Annie Sunil BA MPML
  • Speed Reading- Sr. B. Velangini
  • Virtue and Vice short film – B.A ML
  • Life in Pious- Dr. Annie Sunil II MZC
  • College Diaries- Dr. Annie Sunil II MGC
  • Value based Short Film- II B.Com Reg- Ms. Sheila Keziah
  • Literary albums, book & film reviews, autobiography, advertisements.
  • Autobiography II B.A,B.Com,B.Sc-Ms.Sheila Keziah
  • Support the Slum-ISR III B.A ML
  • Civil Aspirants I,II,III B.A
Research & Publications
  • Dr. Sr. Velangini Kumari, Principal authored a book “Effective Communication in August 2023 for Himalayan Publishing House. ISBN No: 978-93-5840-502-6
  • Ms. Meenakshy Poornima published on “A Psychoanalytical study of Margaret Atwood’s works” in Purana Volume: LXV with ISSN NO: 0555-78-16, ISSUE 2:12
  • Ms. Meenakshy Poornima published a book chapter Arudathi Roy’s “God of Small Things: Voicing the Subaltern (Women)”in “Indian Booker Prize Winners – A Re – Reading by Viswabharathi University, Shantiniketan. ISBN - 978-93-89264-13-5
  • Mrs. Monoshri Mitra and Mrs. Sheila Kezia presented an article “Advantages of using Comic Pedagogy in English Language Teaching- a practical approach” in “Recent Trends in Language and Literature” organised by AMS College, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad on 28-29 June and published in PRAMANA Research Journal Vol. 9.
  • Dr. Sr. Velangani Kumari, Principal and Mrs. Mary Cecilia, HoD, published on “Advantages of using Comic Pedagogy in English Language Teaching- a practical approach” in “Recent Trends in Language and Literature” organised by AMS College, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad on 28-29 June and published in PRAMANA Research Journal Vol. 9.
  • Mrs Monoshri Mitra published an article on “A Teacher Study on the Use of Students' First Language in the English Language Classroom in IJRMF 2021, Vol 7, Issue 24 with ISSN No. 2455-0620.
  • Dr. Sr. B. Velangini Kumari, Principal completed a course on “Modern American Poetry” in Coursera, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign on 8 Oct 2020.
  • Dr. Sr. B. Velangini Kumari, Principal completed a course on “Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs” in Coursera on 07 July 2020.
  • Dr. Sr. B. Velangini Kumari, Principal completed a course on “How to write a Resume” (Project-Centered Course) in Coursera, The State University of New York on 07 July 2020.
  • Dr. Sr. B. Velangini Kumari, Principal completed a course on “The Science of Well-being” in Coursera, Yela University, USA on June, 2020
  • Dr. Sr. B. Velangini Kumari, Principal completed a course on Excel Skills for Business: Essentials” in Coursera, Macquarie University, Sydney on 21 June 2020.
  • Mrs. Monoshri Mitra completed a course on “Teaching Academic Reading organised by RELO on 9 September 2020.
  • Mrs. Monoshri Mitra completed a course on “BSP 101 X: Basic in Spanish” by UP Valencia, Spain EdX on 12 September 2020.
  • Mrs. Monoshri Mitra completed a course on “Arts Integrated Language Learning: Teaching Writing and Poetry” by RELO from 5th to 9th October 2020.
  • From 22nd to 23rd March 2019 Ms. Huma Khan presented a paper on “Modern Indian Literature in English Translation” at OUCIP
  • Mrs. Monoshri Mitra presented a paper on “The Prominence of Hybridity and Third Space in Indian English Literature” at OUCIP on 1st to 3rd February 2019
  • On 19th January 2019 Ms. Huma Khan presented a paper on “Literature-Reflection of Life” at St. Joseph’s Degree College
  • Ms.Monoshri Mitra, Faculty, presented a paper on 2nd July  at the 11th International  and 47th National ELT@I Conference titled “Cognitive and Metacognitive Skills of Second Language Learners of English at the UG Level-A pragmatic approach through CoBI” at Vasavi College  of Engineering, published under Abstract No. 228.
  • Sr. B. Velangini Kumari published an International e-Journal of Literary Explorations titled "From Innocence to Experience: the protagonist of Henry James" in research scholar vol 4 Issue II  May 2015 pg 124-127 ISSN 23206101 Impact Factor 0.998 (IIIFS).
  • Sr.B. Velangini Kumari published an article in an International Journal, titled “Measuring and Increasing Reading Speed and Comprehension in UG students” in the Criterion Vol. 8, Issue – III: ISSN: 0976-8165, Pg 670-679
  • Sr. B. Velangini Kumari published an article in the Journal of Technology for ELT Titled “Assessing English Communication Skills of UG students through Mobile Assisted Language Testing Tool STEP” Vol. 7, Issue II, ISSN: 2231-4431
  • Ms.Anagha Joy published in Langlit(An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal) titled as "Immortalization of Voyeurism" with special reference to My Last Duchess(ISSN:2348-1390)
  • Ms.Anagha Joy published in New Man International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies titled as "The Genre of Wickedness Never Changes"(A comparison of the protagonist in Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus & Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger)-  (ISSN: 2348-1390).
  • Ms.Monoshri Mitra translated 6 short stories from Bengali to English for Sahithya Academy

Events

Departmental Events 2017-22 Departmental Events 2022-23

Events 2023-24

  • Department of English and Sanskrit organised WORLD MUSIC DAY on 21st June 2023.The Program was attended by MBA and PG students, faculty and nonteaching staff. Mrs .Mary Cecilia, HOD, department of English invited the dignitaries on to the dais and Program began with a Prayer Session. The Resource Person was Ms. Nandini Gowribhatla from Sri Sai Sruthi Music Academy who highlighted the importance of different Raagas in music, their theraupatic and emotional value. The speaker displayed a video of her students performing on different raagas and sharing their opinion on the importance of Music. Students, Faculty and non-teaching Staff performed energetically rendering their songs.
  • St .Pious X Feast was organised by the departments of English and Second Languages on 21 August 2023. Fr. Bala Shoureddy, Priest, Arch diocese, Hyderabad was the Chief Guest who highlighted the virtues of St.Pious X. A dance competition was held on the theme “DANCE FOR LIFE” for all the streams of UG, PG and MBA. The Judges for the Competition were Ms.Ravali, student Alumini Mr.Jinna and Mr.Anand, Choreographers. The ROLLING SHIELD was bagged by The Physical Sciences students.
  • All India Youth Federation (AIYF) in collaboration with the Department of English conducted an essay writing competition for all UG students in view of Sardar Bhagat Singh 116th Birth Anniversary Celebrations on 23 September 2023. 74 students participated in the competition. The scripts have been sent to All India Youth Federation for evaluation and declaration of winners.

    • The topics for the essay writing competition were

  • Impact of drug use on human body
  • Women Empowerment
  • How globalization affects economy
  • National Integrity.
  • Dept. of English, as a part of an Extension activity visited LALANA orphanage, Bandlaguda, Nagole, on 18th November, 2023 and donated Rs.3000/- in cash.
  • The department of English extended their services to Noviate Sisters of CSA by taking classes on Language Skills from 1st to 23rd December 2023
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  • Dept of English Celebrated Smt. Sarojini Naidu’s 145th Birth Anniversary by organising a POEM PLAY on 13th February 2024.The resource persons were Ms. Indira Penugolu, Founder, I Design S2dio and Soft Skills and Ms.BhavanaGowri ,founder and Principal Choreographer ,Maya Dance Company .Ms.Indira recited a poem of her own and Ms. Bhavana enacted the poem “IN THE BAZAARS OF HYDERABAD”. 2022 – 2023
  • SAROJININAIDU’S 144th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS on 13 FEBRUARY 2023

    • “A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race” Smt. Sarojininaidu also known as the ‘Nightingale of India’ is one of the most famous Indian political activists and poets. She was one of the greatest poets and versatile orator in Indian Independence Movement. Her poetry and dialogues are motivational boosters for freedom fighters. The program started with celestial invocation of prayer song sung by college choir group followed by a brief introduction of the guest speaker. Ms. Anuradha spoke about Mrs. Sarojini Naidu Her works and her contribution towards literature. Interaction with students took for one hour. Department of English conducted few competitions such as poetry recitations, posture or PPT PRESENTATION, Model making, Quiz. Later prize distribution was done by the guest speaker and the program was concluded with vote of thanks

Career Guidance:

  • A Capacity Building Programme for the office staff was organized by the CSA Hyderabad Province and IQAC, St. Pious X Degree and PG College for Women, Hyderabad, on 12th November 2022. The venue was St. Pious X College Conference Hall. Mrs. Monoshri Mitra, HOD English, IQAC member and Co-ordinator of Governance, Leadership and Management Team with four team members conducted the programme on behalf of CSA and IQAC, St. Pious X College.
Club

“Dr. Johnson Literary Club”

The Dept. of English, as a part of Literary Club, conducted a poster presentation competition on Covid19 awareness for all the first year students and distributed masks to the support staff on 30th September, 2021.

Theatre Workshop on 9th& 10th January 2020: A Theatre Workshop was organized by the Literary Club of English Department in collaboration with Omkar studios - Mysore for 2 days, i.e, on 9th& 10th Jan 2020 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The resource person was Mr.AtmanandaVasan, Kannada Cine theatre artist and Cinematographer, Mysore Omkar Studios. Acting exercises were demonstrated by Mr.AtmanandaVasan and the acting lessons were performed by the students and were assessed.

Dr. Samuel Johnson’s Literary Club celebrated literary day on 19th March 2019 at 10 am in the auditorium. The guest speaker Dr. Jhilam Chattaraj, writer, poet & educator and Mr. Abhishek Vijay Film artist.

On 23rd January 2019 the Department organised club activity on Open Forum for I, II BA, BCom, BSc in General English classes

Every year the department celebrates ‘Literary day’ in November to spread the spirit of literature and experience the beauty of life. Literary competitions and various activities like charts, models, power point presentations, role play, debate, creative writing, Literary quiz ,JAM, Open Forum etc., exhibiting their interest and talent. The students are passably encouraged with prizes and certificates.

 

Lab/Facilities

COMMUNICATION LAB

Communication Lab, central library & Departmental Library are the learning resources to enhance Communication and Life Skills of the students in the global scenario The lab is well equipped with 20 computers, 60 headphones, 150 CDs and audio cassettes, periodicals, magazines and newspapers widen the scope of reading and reference.

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