பெரியார் பல்கலைக்கழகம்
PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
Salem-636011, Tamilnadu, India.
NAAC 'A++' Grade with CGPA 3.61 (Cycle - 3)
State University - NIRF Rank 56 - State Public University Rank 25
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
PERIYAR UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH STUDIES, DHARMAPURI – 635 205
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of English, incepted in 2015, offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs and motivates the students to rise and shine in life academically and professionally. It always excels in shaping and tapping the student community to be more responsible citizens. Periodically Conferences, Seminars and Guest Lectures are organized by inviting eminent academicians from highly reputed institutions in and around the nation. The Department strives to mould the young aspirants as the most responsible literarians and citizens of the society.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
| PROGRAMMES OFFERED | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|
| M.A (English) | Any candidate who has passed B.A., English or any other Bachelor’s Degree examinations of this University or any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto shall be permitted to appear and qualify for M.A. English (2 Year course). Preference will be given to students of B.A., English. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in other disciplines must possess a minimum of 50% in Part –II English. Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 40% in UG degree examinations. |
| M.Phil (English) | [as per University Norms] |
| Ph.D (English) | [as per University Norms] |
FACILITIES
ACTIVITIES
| S.No. | Date | Name of the Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference/ Training Program | Name of the Sponsor | No. of Partcipants | Convenor/Co-ordinator |
| 1 | 27.03.2024 | The Evolution of Theatre: A Journey through History | - | 30 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 2 | 21.03.2024 | Webinar – Poetry for World Peace | - | 30 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 3 | 07.03.2024 | Workshop on Recent Trends in Language, Literature and Research | University | 67 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 4 | 21.02.2024 | World Mother Tongue Day | - | 65 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 5 | 01.02.2024 | Literary Theories and Approaches | - | 30 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 6 | 18.11.2023 | Morality in Literature | - | 30 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 7 | 01.11.2023 | The Evolution of American Literature: An Examen | - | 30 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 8 | 25.09.2023 | Workshop on Disha : A vision to develop Life | University | 30 | Dr.P. Kiruthika |
| 9 | 20.09.2023 | Algorithmic curation in the Realm of Literature | University | 30 | Dr.P. Kiruthika |
| 10 | 08.09.2023 | Rethinking Literature: Theories and Practices | - | 30 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 11 | 09.12.2021 | M.H.Abram's The Deconstive Angel: A Study (Webinar) | - | 62 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 12 | 18.11.2021 | An Itinerary of Post Colonialism | - | 62 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 13 | 04.03.2021 | Introduction to Literary Research : A Paradigm for Scholars | - | 35 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 14 | 27.02.2020 | World Mother Tongue Day | - | 64 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 15 | 04.02.2020 | Introduction : New Literatures in English | Periyar University, Salem | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 16 | 28.01.2020 | Strategies to Enhance the Efficacy of Communication Skills | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 17 | 22.01.2020 | English Language Skills with e-certificate | - | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 18 | 21.02.2019 | Semmozhiam Tamil Molizhi | - | 62 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 19 | 01.02.2019 | How to crack NET/SET AND JRF | - | 75 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 20 | 25.01.2019 | Placement Training - A Preamble | - | 60 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 21 | 13.09.2019 | How to write Research Paper | - | 60 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 22 | 28.09.2019 | Developing the communicative competence of slow learners in English | - | 59 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 23 | 11.10.2109 | Post Modernism : An Introduction | - | 62 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 24 | 08.08.2019 | English for Employability | - | 62 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 25 | 21.08.2019 | Application of Theories in Literature | - | 60 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 26 | 21.08.2019 | DALIT Literature : a new avenue for Research | - | 60 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 27 | 02.01.2019 | Common Errors and How to avoid them | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 28 | 16.07.2019 | Myth in English Literature | - | 58 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 29 | 16.10.2018 | Group Discussion and Grooming Personality | - | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 30 | 12.10.2018 | Eco Criticism: The Greeing of Literary Studies | - | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 31 | 01.10.2018 | Rediscovering what it means to be a student of literature | - | 54 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 32 | 30.07.2018 | Subaltern Studies: An Introduction | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 33 | 26.09.2018 | Alternative Literary Studies | - | 55 | Dr. P. Kiruthika |
| 34 | 20.09.2018 | Hermaneutics of Literarty Criticism | - | 54 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 35 | 18.07.2018 | Enhacing Communication Skills | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 36 | 09.07.2018 | Research Methodology - an Introduction | - | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 37 | 22.03.2018 | Women Empowerment and Job Opportunities for Literature Studnets | Periyar University, Salem | 54 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 38 | 21.03.2018 | Media Studies | - | 58 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 39 | 28.02.2018 | Role of Youth in Preseving Natural Resources | - | 58 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 40 | 06.02.2018 | Tranaslation as an Art | Periyar University, Salem | 57 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 41 | 06.12.2017 | Employability Skills for Literature Students | - | 54 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 42 | 27.09.2017 | One day orientatin Program for NET/ SET Examination | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 43 | 19.08.2017 | HIV / AIDS - Free India | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 44 | 19.07.2017 | Lit : The Light | - | 56 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 45 | 22.09.2017 | Fruitful Lit in Literature | - | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 46 | 02.03.2017 | Workshop: Resources for Research in Literature: Current trends and Approaches | - | 123 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 47 | 24.02.2017 | Politics of Difference in Literature | Periyar University, Salem | 54 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 48 | 02.02.2017 | Media Studies | Periyar University, Salem | 57 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 49 | 22.12.2016 | Workshop: Public Speaking Skills | - | 65 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 50 | 26.10.2016 | Invisble Communicator | - | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 51 | 31.08.2016 | Enjoying English Literature | Periyar University, Salem | 55 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
Other Activities:
| S.No | Date | Programme | State/ National / International | No.of. Partcipants | Convenor/Coordinator |
| 1 | 15.04.2024 | LIT BRIO-‘24 | - | 50 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 2 | 12.04.2024 | Orientation Program- How to Crack Competitive Examinations | - | 135 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 3 | 22.02.2024 | RISE – an outreach programme | - | 125 | |
| 4 | 27.10.2023 | RISE – an outreach programme | - | 100 | Dr. P. Kiruthika |
| 5 | 04.08.2016& 05.08.2016 | Soft Skills Development Program | Intradepartment | 65 | Dr. C. Govindaraj |
| 6 | 14.09.2017& 15.09.2017 | Soft Skills Development Program | Intradepartment | 56 | Dr. C.G ovindaraj |
| 7 | 10.01.2018 | Inter Collegiate Literary Fiesta | National | 450 | Dr. C. Govindaraj & Dr. P. Kiruthika |
| 8 | 20.5.2020 -26..05.2020 | (Webinar) Lecture Series Phase I | National | 150 | Dr. C. Govindaraj & Dr. P. Kiruthika |
| 9 | 27.05.2020 - 3.6.2020 | (Webinar) Lecture Series Phase II | National | 145 | Dr. C. Govindaraj & Dr. P. Kiruthika |
| 10 | 10.6.2020.- 16.6.2020 | (Webinar) Lecture Series Phase III | National | 140 | Dr. C. Govindaraj & Dr. P. Kiruthika |
| 11 | 19.10.2021 - 23.10.2021 | Orientation Program for I PG Students | Intradepartment | 34 | Dr. C. Govindaraj & Dr. P. Kiruthika |
INDUSTRIAL VISITS
| S.No | Date | Name of the Company/ Institution/ Research centre | No. of days |
| 1 | 14.03.2024 to 15.03.2024 | Central University of Kerala, Kochin | 2 |
| 2 | 09.01.2018 to 10.01.2018 | American Library, Chennai | 2 |
| 3 | 11.08.2018 | Visit to the Book Fair organized by The District Authorities | 1 |
Gallery
| The Evolution of Theatre: A Journey through History | |
 |
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| Webinar – Poetry for World Peace | |
 |
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| Workshop on Recent Trends in Language, Literature and Research | |
 |
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| World Mother Tongue Day | |
 |
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| Literary Theories and Approaches | |
 |
 |
| Morality in Literature | |
 |
 |
| The Evolution of American Literature: An Examen | |
 |
 |
| Workshop on Disha : A vision to develop Life | |
 |
 |
| Algorithmic curation in the Realm of Literature | |
 |
 |
| Rethinking Literature: Theories and Practices | |
 |
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| LIT BRIO-‘24 | |
 |
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| Orientation Program- How to Crack Competitive Examinations | |
 |
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| RISE – an outreach programme | |
 |
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| RISE – an outreach programme | |
 |
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| Industrial Visit - Central University of Kerala, Kochin | |
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PATENT
FUNDED PROJECTS
| S.No. | Name of the faculty | Project title | Funding Agency | Category | Amount sanctioned | Ongoing /Completed |
| 1 | Dr. P. Kiruthika | Exile Warriors: A Study on the Mental Health of School and College going SriLankan Refugees during the Pandemic in Western districts of Tamil Nadu | ICSSR | Minor | 4.75 Lakhs | Ongoing |
PhD AWARDED
| S.No | Name of the Scholar | Name of the Supervisor | Title of the Thesis | Date of Award |
| 1 | MANJULA. M | DR.C.GOVINDARAJ | CULURAL IDENTITY : A MODERN MAZE IN THE SELECT NOVELS OF AMY TAN | 17.03.2021 |
| 2 | MANIVANNAN. G | DR.C.GOVINDARAJ | PARALYTIC OPPRESSOION AND CULTURAL HIERARCHY IN THE SELECT NOVELS OF DORIS LESSING | 19.03.2021 |
| 3 | R. MOORTHI | DR.C.GOVINDARAJ | THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE: A TRAUMA OF SHATTERED AND FORFEITED ENTRAPMENT IN THE SELECT SHORT FICTION OF JOYCE CAROL OATES | 27.01.2022 |
ALUMNI
CONTACT US
Head of the DepartmentDepartment of English
Periyar University Centre for Post Graduate and Research Studies
Dharmapuri – 635 205
Tamil Nadu
India
Ph: 04342 266399
E-Mail : pueceng@periyaruniversity.ac.in
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