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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH |
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Language is a channel of expression & communication. It plays a pivotal role in the personality of an individual. The Department of English was established in 1997-98. The department has adapted and modified the curriculum provided by Osmania University suitably to meet...
 the current linguistic needs of the students
to compete with the global trends in the job market. |
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VISION |
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To equip the students to become effective global communicators.
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MISSION |
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To give the students a firm grounding in communication practice. |
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To use the literary content of the text in refining their human sense and sensibilities. |
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To make the students competent in the Basics of English Language and Grammar. |
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To enhance their English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. |
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To build life skills through value-based education and service-oriented programs. |
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CURRICULUM AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY |
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An activity-based methodology is followed viz Group Discussions, Book Reading, Debates, Language Quiz, Advertisement Drafting, Role Enactment, Presentations and Short Films.
Core areas of focus include Public Speaking, Personality Grooming, Job Skills and Social Awareness.
The language lab is optimally used to train the students in listening comprehension.
Students are given regular internet updates on free websites for language learning.
Diversified instruction material is employed--News Paper cuttings, TV Talk Shows, You Tube, Blogs etc
A Verbal Ability Test is administered to Degree I year students to assess their entry level language proficiency. Accordingly a Bridge Course is designed to fill the gaps in their language skills.
Continuous evaluation is done through various modes – Projects, Presentations, Group Discussions, Assignments, Online Testing, Film/Book Reviews, Listening Comprehension, Classroom Interactions, Seminars, Internet Research.
Diagnostic tests are designed to ensure that the students are tested on reading, speaking and listening skills as well.
Mandatory End –of- the- Year assignments are designed to give the students adequate language practice on important grammar topics.
Assignments are designed towards Internet Research and the use of ICT: Short films and power point presentations on both subject-related topics and topics of general interest are encouraged.
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FACULTY PROFILE |
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Designation |
Qualification |
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Fr. Sunder Reddy |
Vice – Principal |
M.A. (English),
M.Phil. |
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Mrs. Leela Jacob |
HoD |
MA (Eng), M. Phil |
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Dr. Sangeetha |
Sr. Lecturer |
M.A. (English), PhD. |
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Mrs. Alankrita Mahendra |
Lecturer |
M.A. (English), PGDES, PGDPR,
M. Phil, NET. |
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Mrs. Angela Christina |
Lecturer |
M.A. (English) |
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Ms. Shruthi Lena Fernandez |
Lecturer |
M. A (Eng)
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FACULTY ATTENDED PROGRAMMES |
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Dr.Sangeetha atteneded UGC National Seminar on "Changing Langscape " conducted by St. Ann's College for Women, Mehdipatnam on 6th Aug, 2011. |
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Dr. Sangeetha & Mrs. Alankrita Mahendra designed a week long Module and were also resource persons for " Foudation Course in English " which was part of the UGC Staff Orientation Programme conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, OU in the month of July 2011. |
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Dr. Sangeetha & Mrs. Alankrita Mahendra participated in a talk show on " Women Empowerment in the Context of Working Women" conducted by IOB to mark Women's Day on March 8, 2011. |
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Dr. Sangeetha & Ms. Kiran Khaidem represented College (along with students) at UN Human Rights Day Celebration at Rabindra Bharati on 10th Dec’10 organised by the Society for Integrated Rural Development. |
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Dr. Sangeetha & Mrs. Alankrita Mahendra represented college (along with students) in Women and Family Values - seminar at RBVRR College on 8th Dec’10 |
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Dr. Sangeetha attended an Orientation Programme on BEC (Business English Certifticate) conducted by the British Library, Hyderabad. |
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Ms. Kiran Khaidem attended a 2-day Script/Playwriting Workshop organized by the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation on Nov 4th -5th, 2010 |
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Rev. Fr. Sunder Reddy attended a 5-hour Train-the-Trainer Programme conducted by TAPAS on 13th Nov, 2010 at Hotel Green Park |
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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS |
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Dr. Sangeetha |
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Designed a week long Module and was also a resource person for " Foudation course in English " which was part of the UGC Staff Orientation Course conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, OU in the month of July 2011. |
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Paper-setter for autonomous colleges. |
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Participated in a talk show on " Women Empowerment in the context of working Women" conducted by IOB to mark Women's Day on March 8, 2011. |
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Mrs. Alankrita Mahendra |
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Designed a week long Module and was also a resource person for " Foudation course in English " which was part of the UGC Staff Orientation Course conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, OU in the month of July 2011. |
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Participated in a talk show on " Women Empowerment in the context of working Women" conducted by IOB to mark Women's Day on March 8, 2011. |
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Voice over for a CD on Yoga |
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Was invited by ISCHRD (ICFAI School of HRD) as a judge at TANTRA a Management Meet in September, 2009. |
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Mrs. Angela Christina |
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Attended a 21 day staff refresher course in " Culture Studies " conducted by Central University of Hyderabad from 10 Feb. to 2 March, 2011. |
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Ms. Kiran Khaidem |
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External examiner for CBT – Viva Voce to Bhavan’s New Science Degree College, Hyderabad in 2010. |
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External examiner for CBT – Viva Voce to Bhavan’s New Science Degree College, Hyderabad in 2009. |
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Rev. Fr. Sunder Reddy |
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Conducted a session on " Teacher Motivation" for Sisters of St. Ann's at Guntur on 3 May, 2011. |
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Resource Person at a 3-hour seminar for teachers at Rosary Convent, 12th June’10 |
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Resource Person at a 6-hour seminar for All Principals of FMM Sisters at Rosary Convent – upcoming, Jan 14th, 2010 |
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Resource Person and Speaker for a 3-hour session on How to Become an Inspire India Youth Leader on 27th Nov’10, St.Ann’s Junior College, Tarnaka conducted by TAPAS. |
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