The history of the English department is inextricably linked with that of the college. The English Department has been one of the pioneering departments of the college which started an undergraduate programme in 1972. The postgraduate programme in English Language and Literature was introduced in 1998. The Department is committed to enriching the lives of its students by empowering them. The PG Department of English has been noted for its commendable achievement in the academic scenario of SCAM government College. The English Department hosts E. C Antony Memorial Lecture every year commemorating its former colleague Dr EC Antony. On top of it the department has been conducting Avalanche a lecture series on recent trends every year. keeping in alliance with curricular activities, the literary, as well as the debate clubs of the Department, perform vital roles in the college. In a way, the PG Department of English is executing the indispensable role in moulding up the educational standard of the college.
| Established Year | 1972 |
| Programmes Offered | BA English MA English |
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| Head of the Department |
Dr. Denis Joseph Anatty Olakkengil |
Faculties
| Sl No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Contact Detail | Photo | Profile |
| 1 | Dr. Denis Joseph Anatty Olakkengil | Associate Professor & Head | 9447610162 djanatty@gmail.com |  |
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| 2 | Dr. Suja Mathew | Assistant Professor | 8075003729 sujacm@yahoo.co.in |  |
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| 3 | Priya Ravinath | Assistant Professor | |||
| 4 | Lakshmi G Menon | Assistant Professor | 9446491714 lakshmijithesh123@gmail.com |  |
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| 5 | Nisha KS | Assistant Professor | 9446342223 nishakadavath.s@gmail.com |  |
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| 6 | Rajani KR | Assistant Professor | 9605256297 ajanisimi4@gmail.com |  |
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| 7 | Razeena PR | Assistant Professor | 9447814200 razeenapr@gmail.com |  |
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| 8 | Dr. Sijo Varghese C | Associate Professor | 9495636705 sijovarghese079@gmail.com |  |
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| 9 | Manu Madhav | Assistant Professor | 9497317953 manu.manusree@gmail.com |  |
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Darus J Muriyadan
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Assistant Professor | 9497316315 darussaju@gmail.com |  |
Activities and Events 2023-’24
- August and September 2023: Online Induction Program for I M.A English students (2023 admission)
Induction program aims at familiarizing the students with their new role as post graduates. It informs them as to what to expect from their program and how best they can prepare themselves for getting the best outcomes.
The first Induction program was conducted on 16 August 2023. The session was handled by Dr. A. Balu Vijayaraghavan, Assistant Professor of English, Sree Krishna College Guruvayur. The speaker addressed the students on the topic “Psychoanalytic Criticism: Theory and Usage”. He talked about the basic principles of the theory and by way of picture slides, showed how to analyze texts using this theory.
The second session was held on 17 August 2023and was handled by Dr. Anju V.R, Guest Faculty, Dept of English, St Aloysius College, Elthuruthu. She spoke on the topic “Pruning to Prosper: an Orientation towards Creating a Better P.G. Experience”. Dr. Anju gave a comprehensive view of the recent trends in literature and gave many practical tips on writing a research paper, list of various reliable websites and provided many links for reference. She also enlightened the students about the various career possibilities after post graduation as well as tips to crack NET exam.
The third session on 20 September 2023 was handled by Clinta P.S, Assistant professor (adhoc) at Christ College, Irinjalakkuda. She gave a comprehensive view of the different movements both in English as well as Malayalam literature and also how various social and political movements influence literature of all ages. She made the students dwell upon the reason why they had chosen English Literature as their core subject and what are the benefits of studying literature.
- 21/09/2023The Bridge course planned for the first year UG and PG students of the Department of English was inaugurated by the Principal Dr. Manojkumar P.S on 21/09/2023. The programme was conducted atthe Department Seminar Hall at 12:15 pm. Dr. Denis Joseph Anatty Olakkengil, the Head of the Department presided over the function and Dr. Sreeparvathi D., IQAC Member felicitated the function. Nisha K. S, Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of Bridge Course in the Department delivered the welcome speech and Aleena, I Sem MA student proposed the vote of thanks. All the first year UG and PG students participated in the event.
- 04/08/2023 The students of III BA English and the Department conducts a programme as part of Pride Month Celebration on 04/08/2023,12 pm at Orice Hall.
- 01/08/2023 First UG Orientation Programme conducted in the Department of English on 01 Aug 2023.