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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

    The Department of English was established in the year 1954 with the aim of equipping students with literary and critical skills in English Literature. The Bachelor's programme was started in 1964 to empower students from the most economically and socially marginalized sections of society, by enabling them to acquire English language skills for employability and to face the challenges of the world. The Master's programme was begun in the year 1997, M.Phil. in 2007, two additional sections for the Bachelor's programme in 2008 and was granted affiliation by Thiruvalluvar University for the Ph.D. programme in English in 2009. A certificate course in Communicative English funded by the UGC was offered by the Department in 2010 and approved by the Thiruvalluvar University. It is being carried on as a Value - added course as by the department includes internships till date. The English Language Laboratory is equipped with the state-of-art facilities to enhance language and communicative skills of the students. The English Literary Association and the Journalism and Theatre Clubs strive to hone the writing, dramatic and creative skills of students. The Journalism Club publishes creative writing and research articles in the annual in-house journal “Sibylline”. The Theatre Club organizes Workshops to showcase the theatrical skills of the students. The department has received Royalty from Bloomsbury publishers for a Text “DARTS” for the foundation course.
The Department comprises 27 experienced and qualified faculty members who consistently publish research articles in reputable journals and attend conferences in India as well as overseas. The department fosters the benefit of MoUs signed in fovour of training the students in communication skills & research publications.
The curriculum is regularly updated in order to adapt effectively to the changing needs and changing times. In order to bridge the gap between classroom teaching and the requirements of the industry, the department organizes expert talks and seminars on current topics. The students have brought laurels to the department by winning various competitions and events held across the country. Students are offered a plethora of opportunities to acquire and improve competencies in various fields.
The Language lab is equipped with 69 computers with the latest software with 50 Users of licensed Clarity English and 50 Users of Clear Pronunciation which enables the students to gain language competency in LSRW. The Department of English enhances the study of English for communication and the appreciation of classical and new literatures to be ennobled by the cultural ethos for personal growth and to serve the society and the nation.

COURSES OFFERED

Academic Courses

 
Degree Programme Name Year of Established
B.A English 1964
M.A English 1997
M.Phil. English 2007
Ph.D. English 2009

FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. Vernum Cecilia is an Associate Professor in the PG & Research Department of English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu, Vellore – 632006. She joined the Department in 1989 after taking her M.Phil. Degree from St. Joseph’s College, Trichy and is the Head of the Department since 2014. Her Undergraduate & Post Grad Studies were completed at Holy Cross College, Trichy and she was a Rank holder in the Bharathidasan University, in 1987. During her teaching career Dr. Cecilia secured her Doctoral Degree from the University of Madras in 2009. She has specialised in Metafictional Studies.

 
 

Dr. Mary Gabriel I., is currently working as an Associate Professor of English. She is teaching since 2005. Her specialization is Memory Studies. She is interested in Creative Writing, Translation and Linguistics. She has authored a few short stories and poems. She has published research papers in research journals and presented papers at National and International Seminars. She has facilitated a bunch of workshops and seminars as a resource person.

 
 

Dr.P.R.Amutha Arockia Mary, is working as an Assistant Professor of English. She has been teaching since 2005. She is specialized in Subaltern studies and Gender Studies. She is very much interested in Alternate Media and Theatrical art. She has directed Documentaries and Short Films. Her short films were recognised with awards and appreciation. She is also serving as the NSS Programme Officer from 2007 onwards. She has received the State Level Best NSS Programme Officer Award for the year 2012-13 from the Government of Tamil Nadu. She has been appointed as a District NSS Nodal Officer and organized various events like District Youth Parliament and District Youth Festival. She served as a Resource Person and a Guest Speaker in various International, National and State conferences. She has published papers in various reputed International and National Journals. She is an effective communicator, motivational speaker and a soft skill trainer. She served as a Master trainer for Police well being training programme and also offers soft skill training in APCA (The Academy of Prison and Correctional Administration). She has served in various capacities, inclusive of acting as a District President of Tamil Nadu Science Forum.

 
 

Dr. S.Hilda Princi Annie is an Assistant Professor in the PG & Research Department of English, Auxilium College ( Autonomous), Vellore. She joined the Department in 2006. She completed her Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at Holy Cross College, Trichy and M.Phil. at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She cleared NET in the year 2015. She graduated with her Doctoral degree from the Thiruvalluvar University in 2017. She has specialized in the theory Ecocriticism. She is interested in subjects like Phonetics, Language and Linguistics, ELT and Literary criticism. She has published papers in International journals and presented papers at International and National Conferences or Seminars.

 
 

Ms. Devanayagi A. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has 13 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.A. at Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, and acquired M.A. from Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai and M.Phil. from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli. She is currently pursuing her doctoral programme at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University. Her areas of interest include Postmodern Literature, Literary Criticism, Contemporary Literary Theories, and Classics in World Literature.

 
 

Dr. Kalaiselvi R.H. Assistant Professor of English, Auxilium College, has been a faculty of the Department of English since 2010, having obtained her Doctoral Degree in 2016 with her thrust domain on Indian writing in English. She has published papers in national and international journals and presented papers in seminars and conferences. Her areas of interest are Indian Literature in English and Women’s Studies. She has a keen interest in Theatre and Public Speaking.

 
 

Dr. Latha Elangovan, Assistant Professor of English, Auxilium College, has been a faculty of the Department of English since 2010, having obtained her Doctoral Degree in 2016 with her thrust domain on English Language Teaching. She has published papers in national and international journals and presented papers in seminars and conferences. Her areas of interest are English Language Teaching and Teaching Grammar.

 
 

Dr.R.Geetha is currently working as an Assistant Professor of English. She is teaching since 2005. Her specialisation is in Indian English Literature. She has co-authored a book.She has published research papers in international and national seminars and journals.

 
 

Ms. Gayathri R currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore-6. She serves as the NSS Programme Officer and Branch Secretary-Auxilium College Tamil Nadu Science Forum wing. She has 10 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc.. (Nutrition Food Service Management and Dietetics) at Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College, Vandavasi., B.A., English in Madurai Kamaraj University., M.A., English in Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore., B.Ed., in G.E.T. B.Ed College of Education, Gudiyattam., M.Phil., English in Muthurangam Arts College (Autonomous), Vellore and currently pursuing Ph.D (Part-Time) in Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore.

 
     

Ms. Anitha Daisy Winfred, currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has completed her Bachelors in Madras University and Master Degree in Auxilium College, Vellore. She is pursuing her Ph.D. at Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. She is committed to nurturing the young minds and inspiration to realise their potential and motivate them to reach great heights. Her philosophy revolves around nurturing a love for learning, and she takes pride in witnessing students evolve into confident and articulate individuals. Her area of research interest includes British Literature, Post-War Literature, Existentialism, American Literature.

 
   

Janani Ulaganathan, belongs to the learner's fraternity, yet an academician by profession, an aspiring budding writer, is passionate on humoristic, creative, philosophical, and critical ideas, attempts to Pen and co - author in anthologies with some of her doodles in the genres of Poetry, Essay, Short Story, and scribbles viable Quotes on Social platforms viz. Storymirror, Launchora & on Instagram pages.

 
 

Ms. Uthrra S. currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 5 years of teaching experience. She completed her Bachelors, Masters and Master of Philosophy in English at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. Her research interests include English Language Teaching and Marxism. She has presented and published papers in International Journals and Conferences. She has attended various workshops, FDPs, Orientation Programmes and Webinars.

 
 

Mrs. Nisha K.A, Assistant Professor of English, Auxilium College, has been a faculty of the Department of English since 2015, she is specialised in Post Independence Literature. She has published papers in national journals and presented papers in seminars and conferences.

 
 

Dr. D. Chitralekha, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG & Research Department of English in Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 16.6 Years of teaching Experience. She has qualified SET (State Eligibility Test) in the year 2017. She obtained her Doctoral Degree from the University of Madras in 2021. She has published 2 books, and research articles in national and international journals. Her areas of interest are Indian Literature in English and Women’s Studies.