1. Papers presented
1.1 Number of papers presented by faculty: 4
Dr. Sonya J. Nair
‘Modernity and Malayalam Literature’ at the National Seminar on Literature of the Displaced, jointly organised by the Department of Marathi, Gurudev Tagore Comparative Literature Chair, University of Mumbai and Sane Guruji National Memorial Trust on March 15-16, 2022.
‘A Long Time Coming: Narrating the Australian Anthropocene' at the International Conference on “Who Started the Bushfires?: Australian Culture, Economy and Polity in the Post-truth Era” organised by Postgraduate & Research Department of English University College, Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with Centre for Australian Studies, University of Kerala, Littcrit, An international peer reviewed literary half yearly journal and IASA, Indian Association for the Study of Australia, on September 15-17, 2021
Ms. Kukku Xavier
The Fabled Outback: Reading the First Nations in the Select Works of Alexis Wright' at the International Conference on “Who Started the Bushfires?: Australian Culture, Economy and Polity in the Post-truth Era” organised by Postgraduate & Research Department of English University College, Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with Centre for Australian Studies, University of Kerala, Littcrit, An international peer reviewed literary half-yearly journal and IASA, Indian Association for the Study of Australia held on September 15-17, 2021
Dr. Liji Varghese
Presented a paper at the Multi-disciplinary International Webinar on Travel, 12-13 October, 2021
Ms. Minu Melwen
Regional : Word vs. War: The Solace Of The Written Word Amidst The Nazi Hostilities In The Book Thief at Phonoi :An Epistemological Study On Violence (Intercollegiate Seminar Competition conducted by Christian College Chengannur, February 2022)
International:
Creation or Generation? An Analysis of Poetry Generation at the International Research Conference on Current Trends in Language And Literature Organised by VTM NSS College, Thiruvananthapuram.
1.1 Number of Seminars attended by faculty:
Regional: 5
National: 6
International: 4
1.3 Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops by Research Scholars
National: 8
International: 9
2. Publications:
2.1 Care List: 3 (2 Accepted)
Dr. Sonya J. Nair
‘The Many Manifestations of Love' in the UGC CARE - listed Journal The Book Review Vol XLV, Number dated 8 August 2021, pg 57-58 (ISSN No. 0970-4175)
Ms. Kukku Xavier Accepted for publication in Care Listed Journal
Dr. Liji Varghese Accepted for publication in Care Listed Journal
2.2 Chapters in books:
Dr. Sonya J. Nair
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Activity |
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June |
05/06/2019 13/06/2019 17/06/2019 |
Departmental Meeting- Discussion on Activities of the Department for the Academic Year, distribution of new Timetables, Allocation of Class Charge, Seminar For the Year and Association Activity. Ms. Joveeta Justin, Assistant Professor, is selected to attend the 163rd Orientation Programme conducted by the UGC- HRDC from 13/06/2019 to 03/07/2019. Departmental Meeting – Discussion on plans for Internal Exam topics, Question Paper Model, Assignment Topics and Allocation of Open Courses for Semester 5 B.A |
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July |
12/07/2019 19/07/2019 26/07/2019 29/07/2019 & 30/07/2019 |
Communicative English and English Literature Students. Discussion on Bridge Course topics, Orientation for students and Classes on Online Certificate Courses. Teachers undertake exam Duties during the University Degree Examinations. Bridge Course for Newly admitted students – Organized with the aim of orienting Freshers into University Education, Exam Patterns along with a Refresher on previously learnt topics relevant to their Degree Courses. Departmental Meeting on Modified University Rules Regarding the Conduct of Examinations, Provisions for entering Student Details and Paper Verification. National Seminar Conducted by the Department of English in Collaboration with the Journal of Dharma and Globethics.Net on “Ethics in Higher Education: Policies and Praxis” Participants included students, Researchers, Faculty members from other Colleges and from different Departments. |
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August |
27/08/2019 |
Departmental Meeting on Attendance Upload – Online Upload of Attendance to be done by all Faculty members on Hourly Basis. Discussion on Assignment and Seminar Allocation for P.G Students. |
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September |
29/09/2019 30/09/2019 |
Departmental Meeting on Project Division for Semester -5 B.A English Literature and B.A Communicative English. All Teachers including Guest Faculty were assigned groups accordingly. Inauguration of the Literary and Debating Clubs under the aegis of the Department of English. Venue : Recreation Hall Guest of Honour : Dr. T.K Anandhi. [ Gender Advisor, Secretariat, Govt. of Kerala ] Topic for Discussion : Renaissance and the History of Women’s Reform Movement in Kerala. Teachers-in-Charge : Ms. Kukku Xavier and Ms. Diana V Prakash. |
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October |
10/10/2019 25/10/2019 29/10/2019 |
Talk on Gender Equality, Problems of the LGBTQ Communities and the Problematic Question of Space was organized by the Department of English for all the students of the College. Renju Renjimar was invited for the same. Presentation on IELTS Coaching for Final Year students was Organized by the KCR Consultants in Collaboration with the Department of English. The session was conducted by Academic Counselor Binu Noorjahan . An Essay Writing Competition was conducted by the Airports Authority of India in Collaboration with the Department of English as a part of the Outreach Programme on Vigilance Awareness (28/10/2019 to 02/11/2019 ) Topic : Integrity –A Way of Life Faculty –in-Charge : Ms. Joveeta Justin First Prize : Rachel Maria Motha- DCIII English Literature Second Prize : Elsa Sabu- DC I Comm. English Third Prize : Niranjana S.P – DC I Comm English & Neha Pereira – DC I Commerce |
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November |
12/11/2019 21/11/2019 |
Peer Teaching Sessions were organized under the aegis of the Department of English, with classes being given for Semester 1 Literature students by Students from Semester 6 B.A Literature. Faculty-in-charge : Ms.Sapna Srinivas Student Teachers : Ms. Rachel Maria Motha and Ms. Gayathri M Topics Discussed : Tips while writing University Exams on the History of English Language and Literature and World History. Departmental Meeting – Discussion and Approval of Renewed Departmental Vision and Mission , Division of Exam Papers, Valuation, SWOC Analysis, PG Students to be interned at various Institutions , Plans to conduct Short Term Paid Course on Script Writing, Poetry , Short Film Making and Short Story Writing for interested students under the guidance of Field Experts , Tentative idea to provide Classes on improving Communication Skills for marginalized LGBTQ groups was also discussed during the meeting . |
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December |
03/12/2019 09/12/2019 |
An Article Writing Competition was organized by the Dept. of English in Association with the AICUF and the Literary Club. 22 students participated in the same. Topic : “Upholding Technology :Do we forget Humanity ?” Venue : Conference Hall First Prize : Remya Dharmarajan , Semester I M.A English Second Prize : Krishnapriya C.P , Semester I , M.A English A Follow Up to the Film Making Certificate Course in Collaboration with L.V Prasad Film and T.V Academy was conducted for the participants. Following which there was an evaluation on the same. |
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January |
20/01/2020 to 25/01/2020 23/01/2020 24/01/2020 |
KRIYA Literary Fest organized by the Literary and Debating Clubs and the Sixth Sense Quiz Club under the aegis of the Departments of English, Malayalam,Hindi and French. The Mathrubhumi Campus Literary Quiz was held in association with the Sixth Sense Quiz Club and the Dept.of English. Mr. Biju Mohan was the Quiz Master . First Prize : Krishnapriya C.P & Remya Dharmrajan of Semester I M.A English Second Prize : S Neelanjana & Gauthamy Murali of DC II English Literature. Mathrubhumi and the Conveners of the MBIFL in association with the Dept. of English conducted a Campus Interview for Volunteers for the MBIFL 2020. 43 students were selected for the same. |
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February |
03/02/2020 04/02/2020 10/02/2020 12/02/2020 18/02/2020 27/02/2020 & 28/02/2020 |
The Department of English organized a workshop titled ‘Creative Engagements in Poetry’. The first session was handled by the renowned Tibetan Rebel Poet Tenzin Tsundue . He spoke about the nuances of Fine Writing and taught the participants the art of writing Poetry. 41 students attended the workshop. Faculty members , Ms. Sapna Srinivas and Ms. Celina James were the Co-ordinators of the same. The Workshop Titled ‘Creative Engagements in Fiction’ was organized by the Department of English with the first session being handled by the famous Ukranian novelist Andrey Yuryevich Kurkov. He spoke about the inticacies of writing and the author’s need to have essential lived experiences .Faculty members Dr. Kavitha N and Ms. Joveeta Justin were the Co-ordinators of the Workshop. There were 48 participants. The second session of the Poetry Workshop had Dr. Lakshmipriya , notable poet and novelist as the Speaker. The Second Session of the workshop on Fiction was handled by Mr. Sreekumar, famous Short Story Writer, Educationist and Critic. Arshia Ann Joy of Semester II B.A English Literature won the First Prize in The Essay Writing Competition held at Emmanuel College in honour of the Quadranscentennial Celebrations of Archbishop Sossai Pakiam . Faculty members of the Dept.of English and the PG students attended the International Colloquium on Sexualities: Pasts, Presents and Futures organized by The Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Kerala in Collaboration with the Dept of English, All Saints’ College. |
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March |
04/03/2020 13/03/2020 19/03/2020 |
Faculty members Ms. Diana V Prakash, and Ms. Joveeta Justin attended the Refresher Programme organized by the UGC HRDC from 04/03/2020 to 12/03/2020. Faculty members report for Invigilation Duty (Fourth Semester B.A/B.Sc/ B.Com Degree Examination. Faculty members attend C.V Camp for First Semester B.S/B.Sc/B.Com Degree Examination at the Amenity Centre, New Block, University of Kerala. |
Literary Club Activities
Teacher-in –Charge: Joveeta Justin.
· Club members participated in the National Integration Day Competitions and won prizes for Essay Writing. The winners are Surya Nandana of DC 3 Literature and Mariya Raj of DC 1 Literature who won the First prize and Keerthy Moses of DC 3 Literature who won the Second Prize .
· Club members participated in the essay competitions organized by the Central Bank of India on 02-11-2018 in connection with ERADICATE CORRUPTION: BUILD A NEW INDIA programme. Winners are Bhadra R Nath (First Prize), Devi S (Second Prize), Sameera S (Third Prize) and Ancy V.S (Consolation Prize).
· Members also attended the competitions organized by the State Bank of India in connection with the National Awareness Week from 31st October to 3 November 2018. Sameera S of DC III Literature won the First prize for Essay Writing Competition and Bhadhra R Nath won the Second Prize.
DEBATE CLUB ACTIVITIES :
Teacher-in-charge : Dr. Rajsree MS
· Members of the Club also participated in the SPEAK FOR INDIA Competition organized by the Nehru Foundation on 27-11-2018. A.L Abhirami, Bhadhra R Nath, Devi .S and Gadha .U Thampi of DC 3 Literature were selected for the City Level Competition. Abhirami A.L and Bhadra R Nath qualified for the Zonal Competitions conducted in Quilon.
· Club members won prizes for English and Malayalam recitation competitions conducted by B.N.V College, Thiruvallam as a part of the Cultural Fest “AALAP “on 28-09-2018. The winners are Oliviya Saju of D. C II English Literature and Devika M.G of D.C I History
COMPETITIONS:
· Various competitions such as Essay Writing, Versification, Elocution, Recitation, Skit, Poster Making and Collage were conducted in February 2019 under the aegis of the Clubs as part of the Kriya Competitions.
· Selected students attended the University Youth Festival.
· Devi S and Bhadra R Nath of DCIII Literature secured the Third prize in English Debate Competition at the University Youth Festival.
Departmental Activities 2016-2017
LITERARY AND DEBATE CLUB
Teachers-in-Charge : Smt. Celina James(Dept. of Engllish) and Jiji Vijayan(Dept. of Economics)
The clubs function under the aegis of Smt. Celina James and Dr.Kavitha N of the Dept. Of English. The clubs serve as platforms to pick out talented youngsters with a flair for literary activities like versification, recitation, story writing, debate and essay writing. The students are given encouragement to participate in the various competitions conducted by the college as well in the various intercollegiate competitions. They are also given instructions which may help them hone their talents in a better direction. For those interested in bettering their speech skills, the Debate club offers debates and free discussion panels to broaden their minds and sharpen their reasoning
THEATRE CLUB
The Theatre Club comprises of students from various streams who have a love for the stage. The club helps the students understand their potential and also provides them with an insight into the intricacies of acting, direction, script writing and so on. Students are given an opportunity to develop their personality and also acquire a greater degree of self-confidence. Essential qualities for the stage and in a broader sense, for life, such as discipline, determination, focus, team spirit, respect and so on are instilled in the students through the various activities organized by the club. The club is coordinated by the teachers of the Department of English.
THE SIXTH SENSE QUIZ CLUB
Teacher in charge: Ms. Sapna Srinivas (Dept of English)
Student Secretary: P. Namitha of DC II Economics
