KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
(Autonomous)
Coimbatore – 641 029
DEPARTMENT Of ENGLISH (AIDED)
Department Activities for the Academic Year 2018-2019
1. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH (AIDED) conducted its Literary Association inaugural
function “LITROSTRUM”, for the academic year 2018-19 on 11.07.2018. Dr.Sheba Fredric,
Associate Professor of English & Dean of Academics (Rtd.), Nirmala College for Women,
Coimbatore, was the chief guest and rendered her valuable speech on “READING AND
INSPIRATION: LITERARY PERSPECTIVE” that ultimately enriches one’s personality.
2. Department of English (Aided) organized a Special Lecture on “NEWSPAPERS: READ, BE
INSPIRED AND WRITE BACK” at 2.00 pm on 23.07.2018 in the Seminar Hall. Mr. D.
Rajkumar, General Manager KSL Media Limited (A Subsidiary of Kasturi & Sons Limited), The
Hindu, Chennai, was the Speaker. Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal, presided over the session.
Prof. S. Nagaraja, Head, Department of English felicitated the event.
3. A one-day National Level Conference on “Empowering Women: Addressed and
Unaddressed woes in World Literature”, was organized by the Department of English
(Aided), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 30.08.2018. Chinthanai Kavighar
Dr. Kavidasan, Director_HR, Roots Industries Limited, inaugurated the Conference and
delivered a special address. Dr. Manjula Jayaraman, former Principal, Sri GVG Visalakshi
College for Women, Udulmalpet and Dr. Padma Baliga, an Independent researcher from
Bengaluru were the resource persons for the two technical sessions. Dr. V Balasubramanim,
Principal of the College, presided over the Inaugural ceremony and Prof. S Nagaraja, Head,
Department of English (Aided), explained the theme of the Conference. About 1100 teachers,
scholars and students from 21 colleges affiliated to the Bharathiar University attended the
National Level Conference. Dr. Diwakar Thomas, senior Professor of English, distributed the
certificates to the participants.
4. The Literary Association of the Department of English (Aided) organized a Special Lecture on
“English: Key to Unleash the World” at 10.30 am on 19.09.2018 in the Seminar Hall.
Mr.Rajesh General Manager, RnD Soft, Coimbatore, was the speaker. Dr.V.Balasubramanaiam,
Principal, presided the session and Prof. S. Nagaraja, Head, Department of English felicitated the
event.
5. The Department of English (Aided), Kongunadu Arts and Science College conducted an
Inter- Departmental Competitive Celebration “BAZOOKA ’18” on 10.09.2018.
1. FLORINA
The Department of English (Aided), Kongunadu Arts and Science College conducted an Inter-
Departmental Competitive Celebration “FLORINA” on 19.12.2018, around 200 students
participated and Sri Krishna College of Arts and science won over all championship.
The inauguration of the activities of Papyrus-Reading and Drama Club for the academic year
2018-19 commenced on 25.09.2018 in the Seminar Hall. The Inaugural Address was delivered
by Ms.Prema Rangachary, Secretary & Director, Vidya Vanam School, Anaikatty.
7. A One-Day National Level Workshop on “EXPLORING LITERATURE: POETRY
AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND” was organized by the Department of English
(Aided), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 26.09.2018. Dr.Ramani, Head
(Rtd) PSG College of Arts and Science and Dr. R.Santhakumari, Head (Rtd), Department of
English (Aided), Kongunadu Arts and Science College were the resource persons of the
Workshop.
8. Students of III BA English (Aided) went to The Hindu’s printing facility on a one day press
visit at Singanallur on 18.09.2018.
PhD Viva Voce
1. PhD Viva-voce of Ms. Pauline was conducted on 20.07.2018
2. PhD Viva-voce of Mr. G. Mahendranath was conducted on 15.09.2018
3. PhD Viva-voce of Mr. K. Kaviyarasu was conducted on 08.08.18.
Guest Lecture:
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy Gave a guest lecture on Children’s Literature at Avinashilingam
Institute of Home Science and higher Education for Women, Deemed University, 0n 12.09.2018
Publication of chapter in book
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy published a chapter entitled “Environmental Education through Fiction:
A Study of Deepak Dalal’s Vikramadithya Series” in young Adult Fiction: Issues and trends”
Ed. Sunitha Sinha. ISBN:978-81-269-2768-5. Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi. June 2018.
Papers Presented:
Mrs.A.V.Kreethika
Pessimism and Optimism in
Lorraine Hansberry’s
A Raisin in the Sun
A Three
Day
National
Level
Seminar
23.01.2018
Department
of English
Annamalai
on
Subaltern
Literature
University
Mrs.M.Pradeepa
Identification: An Analysis
in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The
Lowland
A Three
Day
National
Level
Seminar
on
Subaltern
Literature
23.01.2018
Department
of English
Annamalai
University
Refresher Course attended:
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy a 21 day Refresher Course in English at UGC HRDC, Bharathiar
University, 17.05.2018-06.06.2018
Dr.Mangayarkkarasi K.S. attended a 21 day Refresher Course in English at UGC HRDC,
Bangalore University.
ONE -DAY INTERNATIONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP ON “NEW
DIRECTIONS IN THEATRE TECHNIQUES”
A REPORT
AA One -day International Level Workshop on “New Directions in Theatre
Techniques” was organized by Department of English (Aided) on 9th January 2019 in
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OUTREACH PROGRAMME UNDER THE CE FUND ALLOTTED TO THE
DEPARTEMNT OF ENGLISH (AIDED)
STREETPLAY AT SRI DHANALAKSHMIPURAM, VAZHUKKUPARAI- 13.03.2019
Ten students of I and II year B.A.English Literature performed a street play on
environmental issues as an outreach programme at NSS adopted village, Sri
Dhanalakshmipuram near Vazhukkuparai on 13. 03 2019.
They were accompanied by two faculty members of the English Department,
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy (Assistant Professor and Head) and Dr.K.Kaviyarasu (Assistant
Professor).
The venue was near the Sri Dhanalakshmipuram arch, in a ground close to the
overhead water tank. The students started by distributing leaflets on the dangers of the use of
plastics. They began their performance around 5.45 pm. Water scarcity, pollution, problems
faced by agriculturists, the dangers of plastic use, over-population, wasteful use of resources,
the pitfalls of modern living-these were some of the issues dealt with in the street play. The
script was in Tamil and penned by Mr.G.Vigneswaran (171EL009) of II B.A. English
Literature.
There was enthusiastic response from the local people. Some of them stopped their
vehicles to watch the performance. Children clapped and repeated the lines which were
extremely catchy. In fact, since the crowd increased once people started to come back from
work, they wanted an encore.
The students performed the play once again to the delight of the audience.
Photographs were taken and videos were recorded by the faculty members.
STREETPLAY AT SRI DHANALAKSHMIPURAM, VAZHUKKUPARAI- 13.03.2019
OUTREACH PROGRAMME UNDER THE CE FUND ALLOTTED TO THE
DEPARTEMNT OF ENGLISH (AIDED)
STREET PLAY AT ANAIKATTY ON 15.03.2019
After the success of the street play in Tamil on environmental issues at Sri
Dhanalakshmipuram, the same set of 10 students gave a repeat performance in a street near
Vidya Vanam School (close to the Anaikatti Bus Stand) on 15.03.2019. They also performed
for the children of Vidya Vanam School, Anaikatty. They were accompanied by faculty
members Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy, Dr.P.Chitra and Dr.M.K.Praseeda.
STREET PLAY AT ANAIKATTY ON 15.03.2019
EXTENSION ACTIVITY UNDER THE CE FUND ALLOTTED TO THE
DEPARTEMNT OF ENGLISH (AIDED)
CHILDREN’S LITERARY PROGRAMME AT VIDYA VANAM SCHOOL,
ANAIKATTY ON 15.03.2019
As part of the planned activities under the College of Excellence Fund allotted to the
Department of English (Aided), 9 students of I B.A.16 students of II B.A. and10 students of
III B.A. (totalling 45) accompanied by faculty members Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy, Dr.P.Chitra
and Dr.M.K.Praseeda conducted a literary programme for the children of Vidya Vanam
School, Anaikatti (a school for underprivileged, mostly tribal, children) as an extension
activity on 15.03.2019. also present. They happily provided infrastructure such as mikes and
speakers.
The students of I B.A. English Literature put up a puppet show, “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarves,” which is a well-known fairy tale for children. The hand puppets and the
backdrops were entirely prepared by the students themselves. Ms.Deepika Menon of I B.A.
wrote the script for the show and directed it.
The students of II B.A. performed a street play on environmental issues in Tamil.
The students of III B.A. put up a fantastic performance based on the children’s play
by Vijay Tendulkar, named “Bobby’s Story.” This was successfully adapted by Mr.Rene
Godson of III B.A. who wrote the script and directed it. The aim of the skit was to show the
power of positive motivation. Characters like Cinderella, The Witch, The Bufoon, The
Monkey, the Teacher, Chhota Bhim and Baahubali enraptured the audience. The session was
highly interactive in nature, with the actors going amongst the audience and also sitting in the
last row as part of the “class”.
Mr.G.Vigneswaran of II B.A. in the guise of “The Mad Clown” related humorously
the tale behind the death of the donkey in the children’s rhyme, “Inky, Pinky, Ponky.” He
made it a point to stress the dangers of eating unhygienic food.
CHILDREN’S LITERARY PROGRAMME AT VIDYA VANAM SCHOOL,
ANAIKATTY ON 15.03.2019
EXTENSION ACTIVITY UNDER THE CE FUND ALLOTTED TO THE
DEPARTEMNT OF ENGLISH (AIDED)
LITERARY PROGRAMME FOR THE CHILDREN OF ASHRAYA CHARITABLE
SOCIETY ON 21.03.2019
Twelve students belonging to I, II and II B.A. English Literature accompanied by
Dr.K.Kaviyarasu, Assistant Professor of English visited Ashraya Charitable Society (home
for orphaned children) , Bommanampalayam, near Bharathiar University on 21.03.2019 to
conduct a literary programme for the children there as an extension activity.
The one-hour literary programme by the students began with a story session and a rhyme
session followed, Basic grammar was also taught. After that, Dr.K.Kaviyarasu gave a
motivational talk to the staff and students of Ashraya Charitable Society.
Biscuit packets and other snacks were distributed to the children, numbering 150. 160
Grammar and Prose books were also donated to the home.
There was enthusiastic response from the children and appreciation from the staff who
all enquired when our students would visit again. This impelled the sketching of future
programmes to be conducted in Ashraya Charitable Society.
The students returned to the college around 6.30 pm and proceeded to their respective
homes.
TRAINING PROGRAMME UNDER THE CE FUND ALLOTTED TO THE
DEPARTEMNT OF ENGLISH (AIDED)
TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN’S SELF-HELP GROUP VIMUKTHA
FEDERATION ON 22.03.2019
Under the College of Excellence Fund received by our Department, a One-Day
Training Programme the members of a Women’s Self-Help Group was organized on
22.03.2019. The Women’s Self-Help Group, Vimuktha Federation, Kanuvai, participated in
the Programme. Dr.R.Sumathi contacted and arranged for the women’s self-help group to
participate through the Women’s Empowerment Cell, which also took part in the
organisation.
The Training Programme began at 10.30 am in Room No. G 5. Thirty members from
the Self-Help Group participated. Faculty members Dr. Shobha Ramaswamy, Dr.R.Sumathi,
Dr.Mangayarkkarasi K.S and Dr.P.Chitra took part in training the participants in interview
techniques, self-introduction, marketing, English pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, soft
skills and personality development, etc.
The participants were asked to talk about their various skills such as tailoring, basket-
making, making of decorative objects, decorations for weddings and other functions, bridal
make-up and so on. They were asked to give a write-up about their federation to publish in
the newspapers for better exposure. Tips about marketing were also provided.
The participants received TA/DA of Rs.100 each, a Tamil-English Dictionary and
workbooks for Grammar and Composition. Tea, snacks and lunch was provided. Certificates
were given to the participants.
The programme came to an end at 3.30 pm with the distribution of certificates.
TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN’S SELF-HELP GROUP VIMUKTHA
FEDERATION ON 22.03.2019
VALEDICTION OF THE LITERARY ASSOCIATION LITROSTRUM
The Valediction of the Literary Association, LITROSTRUM, was held on 14.03.2019 in the
College Auditorium. Mrs.Shobana Rajakumari, Associate Professor & Head(retd.),
Providence College for Women, Coonoor, was the Chief Guest.
Valediction of the English Literary Association Litrostrum on 14.03.2019
REPORT ON THE BOOK RELEASE OF ANDAAL THIRUPPAVAI-19.01.2019
Kongunadu Arts & Science College, together with Indica Coimbatore hosted the launch of
the bilingual book, Andal Thiruppavai. The book contains the original verses in Tamil by the
medieval bakthi work written by Andal, the poet-saint, the only woman among the twelve
Azhwars (Vaishnavite saints). The book is published by N.Subbu Reddiar Centenary
Publications, Chennai, headed by Thiru Subbu Ramalingam. The book also contains
transliterations of the verses, pictures for each pasuram (verse), translation in English verse
form and commentary in English by Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy, Assistant Professor of English,
Kongunadu Arts & Science College and commentary in Tamil by Dr.R.Manimegalai,
Assistant Professor of Tamil of the same college. Shri Rajesh Govindarajulu, entrepreneur,
historian and Vice-President, Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee was the Chief Guest and
Shri M. Pramod Kumar, Convenor, Coimbatore Chapter, Shri. Rtn.MPHF. V.S.Sudhakar
B.E., District Cairman-Vocational Training Center, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Millenium
and Managing Trustee, Saruguru Trust, and Dr.Subramonian, Director, Dr.A.P.J.Abdul
Kalam Research Centre and Guiness Record Holder in Teaching were guests of honour.
BOOK RELEASE OF ANDAAL THIRUPPAVAI 19.01.2019
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH (AIDED)
Awards and Honours
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy, Assistant Professor of English received the Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Professional Excellence Award in Theology from the University of Swahili, Panama.
Book Publication
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy Assistant Professor of English, along with Dr.R.Manimegalai,
Assistant Professor of Tamil authored the bilingual book Andal Thiruppavai, which was
published by N.Subbu Reddiar Centenary Committee Publications, Chennai, 2019. ISBN
978-81-939835-0-8.
Chapter in Book
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy. “Environmental Education through Fiction: A Study of Deepak
Dalal’s Vikram-Aditya Series.” Young Adult Fiction: Issues and Trends. Ed.Sunita Sinha.
ISBN 978-81-269-2768-5. Atlantic, New Delhi, 2019.
Papers published in Proceedings:
International
Dr.P.Chitra published a paper entitled “”=The Deferred Dreams in Kiran Desai’s The
Inheritance of Loss” in the proceedings of the International Conference on English Language
Teaching and Literary Studies organized by the PG &Research Department of English,
Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani. on 19.02.2019.
National
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy published a paper entitled “Food and Travel as Cultural Tropes in
Hot Tea Across India by Rishad Saam Mehta and Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha
Rajesh” in the proceedings of the National Colloquium on “Culture in Contemporary
Language and Literature” organized by the Department of English and Foreign Languages,
Bharathiar University in collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi on 05.03.2019.
Dr.P.Chitra published a paper entitled “A Woman with a difference: Nora Helmer in Henrick
Ibsen’s A Doll’s House” in the proceedings of the National Conference on Gender
Discrimination in Gandhi Arts & Science College,Sathyamangalam on 23.02.2019.
Chaired
National Level
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy – chaired a session in the National Colloquium on “Culture in
Contemporary Language and Literature” organized by the Department of English and
Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University in collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi on
05.03.2019.
Dr.P.Chitra Chaired a session in the National Conference on Gender Discrimination in
Gandhi Arts & Science College,Sathyamangalam 0n 23.02.2019.
Paper Presentations
International
Mr.S.Nagaraja, Assistant Professor of English published a paper entitled “Realistic Portrayal
of Society in the Selected Short Stories of Nanjil Nadan” in the international conference
Depiction of Religion and Human Society in Tamil Literature in Sri Lanka on 10.1.2018.
National Level
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy presented a paper entitled “Food and Travel as Cultural Tropes in
Hot Tea Across India by Rishad Saam Mehta and Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha
Rajesh” in the National Colloquium on “Culture in Contemporary Language and Literature”
organized by the Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University in
collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi on 05.03.2019.
Dr.P.Chitra presented a paper entitled “A Woman with a difference: Nora Helmer in Henrick
Ibsen’s A Doll’s House” in the National Conference on Gender Discrimination in Gandhi
Arts & Science College,Sathyamangalam on 23.02.2019.
Citation of Research Papers:
Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy. Published thesis Ärchetypes in Fantasy Fiction” cited by 14
(Googl e Scholar
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Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy. Published Monograph. “Fiction for Children and Young Adults
in India: Critical Essays.” www.languageinindia.com. No. of citations-1. Google Scholar hi
and i10 index1.
Seminars/Conferences Attended
Dr.P.CHITR attended an International Conference on ‘English Language Teaching and
Literary Studies’ organized by the PG &Research Department of English, Arulmigu
Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani on 19.02.2019.
Dr.P.CHITRA attended the National Conference on Gender Discrimination organized by the
Department of English, Gandhi Arts and Science College, Sathyamangalam on23.01.2019.
Vive-voce
PhD
Dr.R.Sumathi – Conducted the PhD viva voce of Ms.Priyadarshii on 25.01.2019.
Topic:”Struggle and Survival of Indian Women for Identity against Patriarchy and Tradition
in the Novels of Gita Hariharan.”
Dr.T.Muraleeswari conducted the PhD viva voce of P.Suganya. Topic: Struggle and Survival
of Indian Women for Identity Against Patriarchy and Tradition in the Novels of Gita
Hariharan”
Dr.T.Muraleeswari conducted the PhD viva voce of B.Pavithra. Topic:”The Theme of
Betrayal in the Select Novels of Henry James” on 05.04.2019.
M.Phils Produced:
S.
No.
Name of the
Guide
Name of the
Scholar
Title of the Thesis Month &
Year of
completion
Field of
specialization
1. Prof.S.Nagaraja B.Dhakshina
Moorthy
Traces of Womanism in
the select Novels of Manju
Kapur
March,
2019
Fiction
2. Prof.S.Nagaraja R.Elakkiya The Poetic World of
P.B.Shelly and Mahakavi
Bharathi: A Thematic
Study
March,
2019
Poetry
3. Prof.S.Nagaraja S.Suganthi Social Realism in
Kushwant Singh’s Novels-
Train to Pakistan and I
Shall not Hear the
Nightingale
March,
2019
Fiction
4. Dr.Shobha
Ramaswamy
S.R.Janani “Imperfection as an Innate
Quality in Humans: A
Psychological Analysis of
The Divergent Series by
Veronica Roth.”
February
2019
Fiction
5. Dr.Shobha
Ramaswamy
A.Babu Raj “The Evolution of the
Superhero in The Scarlet
Pimpernel, The Mark of
Zorro and Batman: The
Ultimate Evil.”
February
2019
Fiction
6. Dr.P.Sujatha Nandhini Quest for Self-Identity in
Shashi Despande’s Novels:
That Long Silence, Dark
Holds No Terrors, The
March
2019
Fiction
Binding Vine
7. Dr.Sujatha
H. Sumithra Tracing the subaltern
voices in Amitav
Gosh’s the hungry tide and
the glass palace
March
2019
Fiction
8. Dr.R.Sumathi V Sutharshan
Futuristic Vision Of
Technological
Influences In Issac
Asimov’s I Robot And
H.G.Well’s The Time
Machine
March
2019
Fiction
9. Dr.R.Sumathi P Prasanth
Strenuosity Of The
Protagonists Against
The Insurmountable Odds
In Yann Martel’s Self And
Life Of Pi
March
2019
Fiction
10. Dr.R.Sumathi S
Vishwanathan
Juctaposition Of Socio-
Political
& Cultural; Oppression &
Emancipation In Khaled
Hosserue’s A
Thousand Splendid Suns &
Manju Kapur’s Difficult
Daughters
March
2019
Fiction
Dr.R.Sumathi B Parthiban
Elements Of Alter-
Dimenstional Rift In
J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter
And The Philosopher’s
Stone And Harry
Potter And The Chamber Of
Secrets
March 2019 Fiction
Dr.P.Chitra S.Vinodhini “Emergence of Optimism in
the Select Play of Lorraine
Feb, 2019 Drama
Hansberry”
Dr.P.Chitra N.Saranya
Depiction of Social realism
in the Select Novels of
Rohinton Mistry
Feb, 2019
Fiction
Dr.P.Chitra M.Gokul
Prasath
Anti Anthropocentrism in the
select short stories of H P
Lovcraft; A Critical Study
March,
2019
Fiction
Dr.
M.K.Praseeda
Baby Shalini
From innocence to maturity:
A psychological study of
Mark Twain’s Select novels.
Feb, 2019
Fiction
Dr.
M.K.Praseeda
Nanjappan Postcolonial Aspects in
Amitav Ghosh’s Glass
Palace and Hungry Tide
Feb, 2019
Fiction
Students’ Achievements
Students of BA English Literature participated in AVEGA 2K19 at Avinashilinagam
University and won I Prize in the event “Connections” on 01.03.2019.
Students of BA English Literature participated in LITFEST 19 at Sri Ramakrishna Arts &
Science College and won the Overall Championship Trophy. They won the I prize in Drama,
Lit Parade, Short Story, Oratorical and Soliloquoy and II Prize in Dumb Charades on
05.03.2019.
Extension Activities
Students of BA English Literature distributed around 60 packets of home-made lunch to
inpatients of the Government Hospital and to pavement dwellers on 15.03.2019.