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WEBINAR ON VAIKOM MUHAMMAD BASHEER'S POOVAN BANANA
WEBINAR ON VAIKOM MUHAMMAD BASHEER'S POOVAN BANANA
Date: September 22, Wednesday
About the Speaker:
Dr. R. Sreelatha is the former Head, Department of English, Chellamal College for Women, Chennai. Her area of specialisation includes eco-studies and eco-criticism and translation studies. She has been a teacher for over three decades in various colleges under the Pachaiyappa’s Trust in Tamil Nadu.
Summary of the Talk:
Dr. Sreelatha delivered an online guest lecture on Poovan Banana written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. In her lecture Dr. Sreelatha compared and contrasted the original work with the translated version, explaining the nuances of the translation process and the cultural aspects involved. The PG students of the English Department benefitted from the expert knowledge and then posed questions which opened a discussion, in which there was robust and lively participation from the postgraduate students.
The Principal Dr. S. Sridevi welcomed the guest and Ms. Priyadarshini G. of II M.A., offered a formal vote of thanks at the end of the session.
GUEST LECTURE ON TRANSLATION
GUEST LECTURE ON TRANSLATION
Date: 06/12/2021
About the Speaker:
Dr. Meenakshi Hariharan was an Associate Professor of English at Queen Mary’s College, Chennai. She has over 32 years of teaching experience and has visited Australian Universities to do research on young adult writing in Australia.
Summary of the Lecture:
Dr. Meenakshi traced the nuances of translation and the choices to be made when a text is translated from one language and culture to another language and culture. She impressed upon the students the need to look at a text holistically and adapt the language that is closest in meaning to the original.
GUEST LECTURE ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
GUEST LECTURE ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Date: 10/05/2022
A Guest Lecture on Research Methodology was organised for the benefit of the PG students and MPhil Research scholars
About the Speaker:
Dr. V. Rajasekaran is an Assistant Professor, Senior in the Division of English, VIT University-Chennai Campus. His areas of interest include English as a Second Language (ESL), E-Learning, Lecturing, Educational Technology, and Instructional Design.
Summary of the Lecture:
Dr. Rajasekaran traced the concept of Research and encouraged the students to think out of the box. Simple questioning is also research he stressed. From there, the researcher has to develop the magnitude of the questions and read and amass knowledge, he said. Dr. Rajasekaran made the session interactive by asking the students from the audience to ask him questions and used them to demonstrate the nuances of research.
The PG students, advanced learners from the UG classes and the MPhil research scholars were the recipients of this knowledge sharing session.
GUEST LECTURE ON DHVANI
GUEST LECTURE ON DHVANI
Date: 03/02/2022
About the Speaker:
Ms. Srividya Ramasami is an independent researcher whose interests lie in varied fields including Sanskrit and teaching. She has been a faculty member and is an expert in Indian Writing in English.
Summary of the Lecture:
Ms. Srividya spoke to the M.Phil. research Scholars and tailored her lecture to suit the overall research areas of the scholars. She gave a comprehensive history to Anandavardhana - “Dhvani: Structure of Poetic” [from Indian Literary Criticism edited by G.N.Devy]
PANEL DISCUSSION - SOCIAL JUSTICE DAY
PANEL DISCUSSION - SOCIAL JUSTICE DAY
Panel Discussion
Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
Venue: JJK Auditorium
On the occasion of the Birthday of E.V.R. Periyar, “Social Justice Day” was observed as an inter-departmental event in collaboration with the Department of Tamil.
About the Speaker
Dr. Maniko. Panneerselvam is an Associate Professor of Tamil in the Department of Tamil Literature and Manuscripts, Bharathidasan Research Centre, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Taramani, Chennai. He has researched on the role of public perception in the self-conceptualisation and identity creation of gypsies in Tamil Nādu, which has been published under the title Pazhankudi Inavaraiviyal Aaivu. Another book that he has authored is titled Paaventharum Vizhimbu Nilai Makkalum. He is currently engaged in producing a book in the life-writing genre detailing the lifestyle of the gypsies in Tamilnadu.
Summary of the Talk
Dr. Maniko. Panneerselvam began by declaring that E.V.R. Periyar was a prophet who was able to visualise what was required for the society of India and that of Tamil Nādu and ventured forth to deliver it. Dr. Panneerselvam argued that, Periyar is still relevant in the twenty first century as the position of women has not reached the level of the bench marks set by Periyar during his life time. Periyar discouraged child marriages and encouraged widow remarriages, he advocated equality for women in terms of inheritance, he campaigned for and brought about the Devadasi Abolition Bill. He argued that women have every right to achieve their potential and contribute to the betterment of society. Dr. Panneerselvam encouraged the students to inculcate the physical and mental strength required to overcome difficulties and empower themselves by taking lessons from the inspirational writings of Periyar.
Mrs. M. Priyadarshini introducing
Dr.Maniko. Panneerselvam
Student speaking on the views
of Periyar
WEBINAR ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE EYES OF BHARATHIYAR & PERIYAR
WEBINAR ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE EYES OF BHARATHIYAR & PERIYAR
Date, Time, Link:
Saturday, September 18, 2021
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About the Speaker
Ms. Poonkuzhali is a social activist, a Documentary Film Maker and Theatre Artist. She is a journalist whose well-researched opinion pieces and columns have appeared in various newspapers. She is a poet and a translator, with several works to her credit. She has post-graduate degrees in Computer Applications, Human Rights and International Relations. She is also an educator, who loves to talk to and receive feedback from young minds.
Summary of the Talk
Ms. Poonkuzhali focused on the trajectory of women’s lives in the early part of the twentieth century and gradually transitioned to the contemporary condition of the lives of women. She portrayed how the things taken for granted by the current generation of girls and young women were not the reality for women a century ago. Ms. Poonkuzhali then delved into the visualisations of equality by Bharathiyar, as seen in his poems, and the execution of the visions by Periyar via a blueprint that liberated and empowered women - especially, young widows, and other marginalised women. Citing the United Nation’s resolution which declares that a woman is empowered if she is able to make her own choices regarding her life, acquire education and then give back to society and empower other women, Ms. Poonkuzhali exhorted the students to stay firm in their decision, locate their inner strength and achieve their potential.
Ms. Poonkuzhali presenting her ideas on empowerment of women through the eyes of Bharathiyar & Periyar
CAREER GUIDANCE
CAREER GUIDANCE
Date: 13/05/2022
About the Speaker:
Ms. R. Selvi is an Advocate in the High Court of Madras and a distinguished Alumna of CTTE College for Women.
Summary of the Lecture:
Ms. Selvi spoke to the students about the requirements of the profession, the hard work involved, the rewarding satisfaction of having achieved justice for a client. She then showed them the career possibilities for improvement and achieving high stature in the field of law. She also regaled the students with stories of how she had settled disputes out of court because they were based on miscommunication by both parties as well as the tragic lives of people who are incarcerated and are in need of succour.
The PG students, the final year and advanced learners from the other two UG classes were the participants of this career guidance programme which inspired at least 5 students to consider a career in the field of law.
LANGUAGE THROUGH LITERATURE - WORKSHOP FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS
LANGUAGE THROUGH LITERATURE - WORKSHOP FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS
Date: 18/12/2021
About the Speaker:
Ms. Chanella Zenaida Cubbins has vast experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language to learners with low levels of proficiency from different countries in Asia, designing curriculum and relevant teaching materials that cater to students from various academic, language and ethnic backgrounds. As a trainer, she has been conducting workshops on classroom management, faculty training, Content and Creative Writing. She is a poet and author of five books including a collection of stories for children and a collection of poems.
Summary of the talk:
Miss. Cubbins spoke about the ways the students could practise speaking in English and pointed to various e-resources that may be useful for the students. She encouraged students to maintain a journal and thereby increase their writing in English language in non-academic spheres. She emphasised the importance of a good grasp of grammar in order to confidently write academic papers. The session ended with a question answer session in which the students asked specific questions regarding the ‘accents’ used when speaking in English in India and abroad.
The Objective of the Workshop was:
to introduce the students to established professionals in the field
to improve their understanding of the new syllabus and motivate them
Ms. Cubbins explaining Bloom's Taxonomy
Students asking questions to Ms. Cubbins
STUDENT E-CONFERENCE ON A PALIMPSEST: INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
STUDENT E-CONFERENCE ON A PALIMPSEST: INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
Date, Time, Link:
Monday, October 4, 2021
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Objective:
• To inculcate the spirit of nationalism and patriotism as it was the 75th year of Indian Independence, in conjunction with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
• To provide an insight into historical happenings from the pre-independence era to the present times through the plurality of multiple narratives representing the Indian experience in English
Ms. Beena Thomas, Head, Postgraduate and Research Department of English, warmly welcomed everybody to the E-Conference. She pointed out that in the 75th year of Indian independence it was appropriate to celebrate the Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by tracing the trajectory of writing in English in India that reflected the history and the inevitable changes wrought over time, and hence the inter-disciplinary conference.
The Principal of the College, Dr. S. Sridevi, offered her felicitations for the Conference and spoke about the word “Palimpsest”, stating that researchers should apply rational thought and uncover the layers of meaning contained in any work of literature. Dr. Sridevi also felt that the topic of the Conference was a very contemporary one and a provided a good opportunity for young minds to meet and think.
The Concept launch of the Conference was delivered by Ms. Jovita Rexy, M.Phil. (English) scholar. Ms. Jovita traced the history of Indian Writing in English and the characteristics of the literature produced from the pre-independent India all the way to those of the contemporary times when it has established itself on the global stage with an identity of its own. The Keynote Speaker Professor Saiyid Jafri was introduced by Dr. B V Saraswathy, who then invited him to deliver the Keynote Address.
Professor Saiyid Jafri started his address by observing that the 2 books mentioned in the invitation were about Indian Independence struggle although he had authored many others. Therefore, using that as the launching point, he commenced his Keynote address. Prof. Jafri offered two theoretical formulations with regard to colonization. He stated that colonization leads to political subjugation and economic deprivation of the colonized. Further, every subjugation leads to turmoil in society, with one section fighting to retain control and another to seize the power. From this emerges new elite, reducing the earlier elite to a marginal status, and collaborates with the colonizer leading to eventual annihilation of the native culture and traditions. He then spoke about the importance of preserving historical documents to enshrine the evidence of the past and pass on the legacy of a people to the future. Prof. Jafri highlighted how the freedom fighters of India were perceived by the British when they put down the rebellion of the soldiers in 1857, how the Indian government viewed it a hundred years later in 1957, as well as how the view changed by the 150th anniversary of the event. This illustrated how historiography is of many types when the same material is viewed from different perspectives – such as national or communal. In conclusion, Prof. Jafri urged the young researchers to overcome the narrow parochial ethnic divide and enhance their knowledge by doing quality research.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Nishi Priya a second-year student of Psychology, who also presented a paper in the Conference.
Over 120 participants attended the E-Conference and there were 2 paper presentation sessions. The students who presented papers at the Conference included research scholars who were pursuing their Doctoral degree as well as those who were pursuing their M. Phil, Postgraduation and Undergraduation. There were also students from other disciplines such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Psychology, who had presented their research papers. The Conference had received 45 papers for presentation. 5 papers were presented by students from Science and Commerce Departments.
Of the 45 papers received:
13 papers were from outside the state of Tamil Nadu
17 papers were from other parts of Tamil Nadu
15 students from CTTE also presented their research in the Conference
About the Speaker
Professor Saiyid Jafri is from the Department of History, University of Delhi. His area of specialisation is Medieval Indian History. His research interests include the Sufi institutions, the Great Uprising of 1857, Transmission of knowledge during India’s medieval past and Colonial impact on the Indo-Muslim society and institutions of learning and Awqaf in the Upper Gangetic Valley. He has authored the book An Anatomy of a Transformation: Awadh from Mughal to Colonial Rule (1998), reprinted with revised and enlarged version as Awadh: From Mughal to Colonial Rule (2016). He has coedited many other books, the most recent one in 2020 titled, Delhi and Awadh in 1857: Studies, Images and Documents. He has been the Head of the Department of History, Delhi University from 2007-2010. He has served as the Secretary of Indian History Congress from 2012-2015 and presided over its sessions as well.
INTERNATIONAL POETRY E-CONFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL POETRY E-CONFERENCE
The International Poetry Conference was held on 23/03/2022 jointly hosted by CTTE College for Women & CAB [Connecting Across Borders]. Twelve poets had sent in their poems, however, only 9 were able to attend due to lack of connectivity. The staff of the PG & Research Department of English and around 70 students of the Department attended. The event was also streamed live via YouTube by CTTE Media.
Ms. Beena Thomas, Head, PG & Research Department of English, CTTE College, Chennai, welcomed the gathering and in her opening remarks pointed out the convergence of the different perspectives of the poets on the theme of the Conference – Nation. Ms. Padmaja Iyengar, President, CAB, also welcomed the gathering and stated that CAB wanted to present to the students, internationally well-known poets on the same platform, to enable interaction and allow them to imbibe creative and life lessons.
The chief guest was Dr. Varsha Das whose poem spoke about the refugees who were created out of political mismanagement of a nation’s affairs. Mr. Shreekumar Varma, poet, author and translator from India, called for a recalibration of ideas of nation and Mr. Daya Dissenayake, from Sri Lanka also echoed the idea that the world should be without frontiers. Dr. Maria Do Sameiro Barroso, from Portugal, who was also a guest of Honour recalled how history of a nation was sometimes edifying and sometimes not so. Mr. Shiju H. Pallithazeth, from Oman, was another guest of honour and he considered that the nation was the womb in which we are nourished and we should in turn protect and project the motherland.
Mr. Gino Leineweber, from Germany prophesised that the first nation occupants would return when there is no border and no ownership of land. Ms. Alicja Maria Kuberska, from Poland read a heart-rending poem about the Ukraine war that has broken the door to her house which she must now leave, while wondering how to explain the loss to her child. Dr. Sigma Satish related the contemporary situation as a result of the pandemic and reposed her hope in the Indian Philosophy to counsel and console us. Ms. Padmaja Iyengar – Paddy, invoked a glorious India, while Ms. Hema Ravi also situated India as the beacon of hope to the western countries.
The presentation of the poems was followed by a question-answer session with questions by students addressed to the poets regarding the poems. It generated a lot of discussion and was beneficial to both the students and the poets. The anchor was Ms. Raeesah Roshan and the moderator for the question answer session was Ms. Jovita Rexy. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Hema Ravi, Secretary, CAB, Chennai.
DISCOVERING INDIA THROUGH THE PAGES OF INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
DISCOVERING INDIA THROUGH THE PAGES OF INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
Date–24.09.2021
Time–10.00 am
Venue–J.J.K. Auditorium
OBJECTIVE
• to encourage research and critical thinking at the tertiary level of learning
• to improve presentation skills
Students’ Seminar has been an annual event of the Postgraduate and Research Department of English. Each academic year the UG & PG students are encouraged to present papers on literary themes of interest and contemporaneity.
As India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence, it is befitting to remember the role of Indian Writing in English in reflecting the significant events that defined the pre and post Independent India. The monumental occasion, Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, opens the way to the students in Discovering India through the pages of Indian Writing in English. The Seminar offers scope for scholarly research and understanding of the history of India through literature and reinvigorates the interest of students in Indian Writing in English.
The competition was announced for the all the UG and PG students. 14 students presented their papers on the day of the event. Dr. K. Fahamida Begum & Dr. B. V. Saraswathy, Assistant Professors, Department of English chaired the session and shared their valuable feedback about the performance of the participants to enhance their research.
The following papers have been selected to be presented in the National Conference on October 4, 2021.
SS 03 - Lavanya. S – III BA English
SS 04 – Pashini. K. S – III BA English
SS 05 - Pinky. S – II B. Sc Maths
SS 06 - Manimozhi. M – II B. Sc Chemistry
SS 07 - Grace Deborah. D & Farheen Fathima. B - II BA English
SS 08 - Nishi Priya – III B. Sc Psychology
SS 10 – Nivithasree. R. A – I MA English
SS 13 – Keerthika. N – I MA English
SS 14 - Sharmila Banu. S – I MA English
ENGQUIZITEVE
ENGQUIZITEVE
Date: 8 March 2022
The Annual Inter-Collegiate Quiz, “ENGQUIZITEVE 2021” for Smt. Yamuna Menon Rolling Trophy, instituted by our Former Principal, Late Dr. Hema Balram in memory of her mother was conducted on 08 March, 2022 as a part of Women's Day celebrations by the Post Graduate & Research Department of English.
Objective:
• The objective of the quiz is to kindle a desire for knowledge in the students
• To celebrate the achievements of women on Women's Day
Participants:
9 teams from various city colleges participated in the quiz. Two preliminary rounds were conducted and 5 teams qualified for the final round.
❖ The first-round questions focused on the achievements of women pertaining to fields like: Sports, Corporate, Current affairs and Award winners.
❖ The second round was exclusively based on the achievements of women in Literature, Film world, Science and History.
❖ The third was a visual round, when the teams identified the personalities.
The trophy was won by the students of Soka Ikeda College for Women, Chennai - A. Adeline & M. Manju Shrusti
The Second Prize was won by the students of Queen Mary's College, Chennai - S. Swetha & V. B. Vidhyashree
The Third prize was bagged by the students of D. G. Vaishnav College, Chennai - Pragn Chordia & Aditya Kankaria
Feedback:
The quiz was truly instrumental in enriching participants' knowledge on the accomplishments of women.
REPORT ON MOOC COURSE on ASPECTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE – PAPER I
REPORT ON MOOC COURSE on ASPECTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE – PAPER I
Duration of the Course: 4 weeks (Oct. 27, 2021 – Nov. 23, 2021)
Platform: Gnomio
Learning Technique: MOOC - Self-paced Learning
Course Instructors: Mrs. K J Jayalakshmi and Mrs. M R Wajida Begum
Course Objective:
• To recall, reinforce and test knowledge of English Grammar
• To sensitize on correct and incorrect use of the English language
Methodology:
The MOOC Course on Aspects of English Language - Paper I was launched on October 27, 2021 for the students of II BA English. The duration of the course was 4 weeks. This self-paced MOOC Course was started as an initiative to make the students revise the syllabus as it was a part of the newly revised BA syllabus w.e.f. 2020-2021. The course was conducted on Gnomio which is a free hosting service for Moodle and also an online training tool. The topics were posted every week, along with quiz and essay assignments in order to assess the students’ progress at the end of the course. Since, it was a self-paced course both Advanced and Slow Learners were free to access the study material at any time and were able to submit the assignments within the scheduled date. 48 students registered for the course and 40 students successfully completed the course. The course ended on November 23, 2021.
Course Outcome:
After the completion of the course, the students were able to
• show their understanding of language and its features
• demonstrate their understanding of English Grammar
• use English language correctly
• distinguish between correct and incorrect use of the language
Documentation:
The Dashboard of the MOOC Course
Student Enrolment
Topics
Grading System
EDGE ON PLUS - ONLINE SPOKEN ENGLISH CRASH COURSE FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS
EDGE ON PLUS - ONLINE SPOKEN ENGLISH CRASH COURSE FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS
Objective of the Course:
The objective of Edge On Plus - Online Spoken English Crash Course for Advanced Learners is to develop the fluency and accuracy of the students in using English at undergraduate level.
Methodology:
Motivational speeches, interesting videos, and animated lessons from YouTube and TedTalks are uploaded in Edmodo. Students use Edmodo app to do the listening activities and Whatsapp to do the speaking activities. Total duration for this course is 30 hrs / days. The course is conducted only one time in a year.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course,
✔ The students are able to distinguish between different accents in English.
✔ They learn Received Pronunciation and try recognising the difference between regional and neutral accents.
✔ They understand the importance of stress and intonation in English speech.
EDGE ON - ONLINE SPOKEN ENGLISH CERTIFICATE COURSE
EDGE ON - ONLINE SPOKEN ENGLISH CERTIFICATE COURSE
Enrollment and Completion of Edge On Plus Certificate Course:
For the academic year 2021-22, Edge On Plus certificate course started on 21.02.2022 (Monday) and ended by 20.04.2022 (Wednesday).
38 students from the UG Departments enrolled in the course, and 15 students completed it.
Objective of the Course:
The objective of Edge On - Online Spoken English Certificate Course is to develop the basic communication skills of the students at undergraduate level.
Methodology:
Edge On Online Spoken English is an online certificate course conducted using Edmodo. Students use Edmodo app to do the listening activities and Whatsapp to do the speaking activities. Total duration for this course is 30 hrs. The course is conducted only one time in a year.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course,
✔ The students listen and respond to basic English conversations.
✔ They are able to identify and apply relevant key phrases in dialogues.
✔ They analyse or evaluate the right/wrong key phrases in English conversations.
✔ They develop their own conversations using relevant key phrases and sentence structures.
Enrollment and Completion of Edge On Certificate Course:
For the academic year 2021-22, Edge On certificate course started on 21.02.2022 (Monday) and ended by 27.04.2022 (Wednesday).
41 students from the UG Departments enrolled in the course, and 13 students completed it.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE
HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Date: 04.12.2021
Time: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Room No. NT3
Course Instructors: Mrs. K.J. Jayalakshmi & Mrs. G. Selva Selin Mary
Participants: 34 III BA English students. Staff Coordinator: Mrs. K. J. Jayalakshmi
Student Coordinators: Lavanya S, Mubeen Taj M, Jabin Taj S, Sabira Banu M Y, Raeesah Roshan S, Sneha Sajeev E, Anitha M & Sarranya V Y
Objectives:
To enable students to understand the concept and to revise and reinforce what is already learnt.
To develop interest in appreciation of literature.
To assist students in the development of intellectual flexibility, creativity, and cultural literacy so that they may engage in life-long learning.
Instructional Technique: Project Based Learning (PBL)
Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional methodology encouraging students to learn by applying knowledge and skills through an engaging experience. Students develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.
Methodology:
The subject for the academic project, Harken Back Harlem Renaissance, was chosen by the students at the end of the course. The PILL groups of the class were clubbed together to form four teams. Each team chose to present a topic. The first team focused on ‘The District of Harlem and Its Historical, Geographical, and Cultural Significance’, the second on ‘The Causes and Impact of the Harlem Renaissance’, the third on ‘Literature of the Harlem Renaissance’ and the fourth team dealt with ‘Art and Music during the Harlem Renaissance’. The team leaders in turn assigned tasks to their team members. 34 students participated in the academic project. Each student actively involved and supported her team with her contribution. Students presented their topics enthusiastically through PowerPoint Presentations, Videos, Songs, Paintings, Charts and Artifacts.
Outcomes:
The academic project
➢ expanded students’ perception and knowledge about Harlem Renaissance and enabled them to understand it within the historical, geographical, and cultural contexts
➢ fostered appreciation for art and literature of Harlem Renaissance, showing them that literary works have merit and meaning
➢ enabled members of the team to share their ideas with others and thereby increased the sense of support and willingness to collaborate
➢ provided an opportunity for both the advanced learners and the slow learners to develop their knowledge. It enabled the advanced learners to research further and it also helped slow learners to stabilise the required understanding
CREATIVE INTERPRETATION
CREATIVE INTERPRETATION
Date: December 11, 2021
Venue: JJK Auditorium
Time: 10.20 am to 12.30 pm
Faculty Coordinators: Ms. Priyadarshini M, Dr. Fahamida Begum K, Mrs. K.J. Jayalakshmi & Mrs. G. Selva Selin Mary
Student Coordinators: Class Representatives of II MA, I MA, III BA & II BA
Objectives:
• To inculcate higher order critical skills by making them interpret a literary text, age, specific author’s works or genre of literature
• To enable the students to understand and analyse what they have learned by working in partnership and execute it on stage with teamwork
The second- and third-year Undergraduate students and the first and final year Postgraduate students participated in the Creative Interpretation competition that was conducted on 11th December 2021 at the JJK Auditorium from 10.20 am to 12.30 pm. The second years chose the Victorian Age to represent on stage. They held a literary parade and presented the notable authors of the Age on stage. They ended their performance with a short enactment from the novel Christmas Carols by Charles Dickens. The third-year students had chosen the American literary scene to interpret on stage. The charts were realistically drawn and captured the essence of the work that was discussed. The Postgraduate students from the first year creatively amalgamated two different literary periods and created a play within a play. Their background score and the visual backdrops chosen for projection during the enactment deserve mention. The final year Postgraduate students proved their mettle by inventing a dialogue between poets and critics of different ages discussing the merits and demerits of their poetry as evaluated by Mathew Arnold in his essay on the ‘touchstone method’. The students were asked to vote for the winner and the Head of the Department felicitated the participants and announced the winners. In her brief talk, she complimented the creativity, teamwork and attention to detail. She also pointed out avenues that the participants should bear in mind in future.
Outcomes:
• Students read widely to understand and creatively present their chosen literary age
• Discussed the literary age, writer, work leading to familiarity to AL & SL
LANGUAGE THROUGH LITERATURE EXPO
LANGUAGE THROUGH LITERATURE EXPO
Name of the Year: II Year (Foundation English)
Date: 17.12.2021
Methodology: Project Based Learning
Objective
• To explore the themes in the literary text prescribed for the study.
• To enable students to understand the usage of language through literature.
• To develop their dramatic & communicative skills.
As part of II Year Part II – Foundation Course, the LTL Expo was conducted by the Department of English on 17.12.2021. The II-year Foundation Course Students participated and performed with great enthusiasm. The objective of the event was to explore the themes suggested in the textbook. Students chose topics from the prescribed textbooks Word Art, Confluence & Estuary, books designed to enhance the English Language skills of students through reading English Literature. The participants displayed their talents and understanding of the text through PPTs, enactments of scenes and the short story and poetry recitation. The students were able to develop their analytical, practical and communication skills.
Outcome
LTL Expo helped the students to
• understand and analyze the themes in the literary texts
• sharpen their grammatical and communicative skills
• engage actively in Project based collaborative learning
• build team spirit and confidence among them
ECOLIT FEST – 2022
ECOLIT FEST – 2022
Event: Ecolit Fest
Theme: Water
Date : 22.03.2022
Participants: Part II English | BA | MA - 128 students
Total No of Teams : 21
Methodology : Experiential Learning
Convenors: Mrs. G. Selva Selin Mary, Assistant Professor of English
Ms. Mubeen Taj, III BA English & Ms. Grace Deborah, II BA English
The English Language and Literary Association (ELLITA) of the Post Graduate & Research Department of English organized an Ecolit Fest on the occassion of World Water Day on March 22, 2022 on the theme Water. 128 participants from Part II English, BA & MA English took part in the event.
Objectives:
• To promote an interdisciplinary point of view by exploring the relationship between literature and environment
• To evoke a sense of commitment to the cause of preserving nature/water
• To enhance spoken and presentation skills
• To improve creative thinking skills
Methodology
• The event opened with a paper presentation by Ms. Jovita Rexy, M.Phil. scholar, on “The Literary Eco-conciousness and the Greening of Literary Studies” where she emphasized on the growing concerns of Eco-conciousness in contemporary Literature.
• Each team chose a literary work based on the theme ‘water’ and creatively presented it.
• Appropriate locations on the campus were used by the teams for their presentations.
Outcome:
Ecolit fest enabled students to
• Explore Eco-literature, that promotes nature/water as a subject
• Be sensitive to the need to preserve nature/water
• Understand the interdisciplinary relationship between literature and the environment
• Use English language for communication
• Think creatively and present their views appropriately
Class & Department - I B.Sc. Chemistry
Literary work chosen - The Waterfall by Henry Vaughan
Class & Department - II BCom (CS) A
Literary work chosen - The Cloud by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Class & Department - II BA English
Literary work chosen - Crossing the Water by Sylvia Plath
Class & Department - II BSc Chemistry
Literary work chosen - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Class & Department - I BA
Literary work chosen - The Cataract of Lodore by Robert Southey
Class & Department - III BA
Literary work chosen - The Old Man & the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Class & Department - I BSc Computer Science
Literary work chosen - The Brook by Alfred Lord Tennyson
Class & Department - I BCom (A&F)
Literary work chosen - You are the daughter of the Sea by Pablo Neruda
Class & Department - II BA
Literary work chosen - Going for Water by Robert Frost
Class & Department - II BA
Literary work chosen - Walden by Thoreau
Class & Department - II MA
Literary work chosen - Hymn of Modern Mariner- An Adaptation
Class & Department - I MA
Literary work chosen - A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Class & Department - II BA
Literary work chosen - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
MADRAS DAY 2021 COMPETITION
MADRAS DAY 2021 COMPETITION
Madras Day 2021 Video Making Competition "Digitale: Chennapatnam to Chennai in films"
ELOCUTION COMPETITION
ELOCUTION COMPETITION
ELLITA 2022 - PERFORMANCE POETRY: VERSES FOR WAR
ELLITA 2022 - PERFORMANCE POETRY: VERSES FOR WAR
SHIPWRECK & PICTIONARY
SHIPWRECK & PICTIONARY
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
VISIT TO THE ECO-PARK
VISIT TO THE ECO-PARK
Event: EVS Trip
Theme: Environment
Date: 09.04.2022
Participants: II BA English – students / Department of English: faculty
Total No of Students: 41
Total No of Faculty: 7
The Post Graduate & Research Department of English organized an EVS trip as part of the curriculum on April 09, 2022 on the theme Environment. 41 students from II BA English were taken to Adyar Eco Park.
Objectives:
To reinforce contextual learning.
To introduce students to environmental concepts, ideas, and experiences that cannot be provided in a classroom setting.
To create awareness and sensitivity to the environment.
To learn about the complexity of environmental problems.
Methodology: Experiential Learning
➢ Students were able to learn about the importance of ‘Environmental Conservation’ on their trip to Adyar Eco Park.
➢ The trip commenced with a brief introduction about the restoration project of the Adyar estuary and creek.
➢ Students explored the tropical dense park which predominantly comprises of trees and shrubs with over 160 woody species.
➢ Different and wonderful kinds of birds and reptiles were found among the tall trees and the shrubs.
Outcome: EVS Trip enabled students to
➢ Be sensitive to environmental conversation in preventing the natural world from collapsing as a result of human activities.
➢ Understand the process involved in nature restoration projects.
➢ Rethink their contribution towards preservation of nature.
➢ Understand the need to take remedial steps to curb the effects of urbanization on environment.
VISIT TO THE CHENNAI BOOK FAIR
VISIT TO THE CHENNAI BOOK FAIR
The Post Graduate & Research Department of English organized an educational trip as part of the curriculum on February 25, 2022. 30 students from BA English were taken to the Book Fair.
Participants: BA English – students
Total No of Students: 30
Total No of Faculty: 3
Objectives:
To reinforce contextual learning.
To introduce students to environmental concepts, ideas, and experiences that cannot be provided in a classroom setting.
To create awareness and sensitivity to the environment.
To learn about the complexity of environmental problems.
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