English Department

Department of English

english department

About the Department:

The Department is functioning since the inception of the College in 1952. Ms.S Saraswathiwas the HOD. It started with four faculty including two visiting Lecturers from SV Arts College. With the increasing student strength, the Department also grew in size with 12 faculty namely Dr.P.Vatsala Reddy, Mrs. S. VijayaMukta, Mrs. V. Rajarathnam, Mrs. N.Kasturi, Ms.P.SuseelaRao, Mrs. K.Chandralekha, Mrs. R.Bhulakshmi, Mrs.K.C.VilwaKumari, Mrs. J.Sudhabala, Mrs. J. SeshammaVisweswaraiah, Ms. V.Nirmala, Mrs.M.Nagamani and Dr.Sarah Hithavachani. Mrs. N.Sarojini Devi, Ms. PS Lalitha Tripura Sundari and Mrs. K.K.Rajeswari. Now the Department is run by 7 Lecturers including five Regular and two Contract namely Mrs. G.Neeraja (HOD), Mrs. P. Venkata Lakshmi, Dr. K.P.Padmaja, Mrs. K.Nagapadma, Mrs. Ch.Suhasini, and Dr.S.Madhavi, Dr. D.Lakshmi Devi respectively.

Ms. S.Saraswathi was deputed for Higher Studies in Syracuse University, New York as part of Faculty Exchange Programme initiated by Dr.Mrs.K.Rajeswari Murthy, the then Principal. Dr. Ms. P.Vatsala Reddy obtained her Ph.D from Leeds University. Mrs. S. Vijaya Mukta (from 01-10-1998 to 30-11-2001) and Mrs.V. Rajarathnam (from 01-12-2001 to 30-06-2002) discharged their duties as the Principals of the College.

In order to cater to the changing curriculum needs, a Language Lab was established in 2008, Audio Visual Lab in 2015. M.A English (Language and Literature) was offered from 2008-2009 to 2018-2019.

Semester system of Education was introduced in 2015-2016 academic year,followed by Four Year Honours Programme of NEP-2020 from the academic year 2020-2021.Single Major Programme of NEP was implemented from 2023-24 and conferment of Autonomous status in 2024-25. The faculty of the Department of English has actively contributed for NAAC Accreditation by putting in the bestof their abilities in their respective criterion in achieving A+ to the Institution. Implementation of NEP policies and various assignments entrusted by the Management from time to time were taken upas a challenge and executed with dedication and commitment.

Vision and Mission

Vision: A confident user of the Language.

Mission: To develop the communication and soft skills, personality development and employability

Courses Offered

  • BA,B.SC, B.COM General English
  • BA Advanced English
  • Add on Course related to Subject
  • Minor English introduced in the year 2023-24
  • Introduction of EDX

Collaborations / MOU

  • Reached MOU with Govt. Degree College (A), Nagari
  • Govt. Degree College (W), Sri Kalahasti
  • College of Nursing, SVIMS, TTD, Tirupati
  • Kautilya Institution, Tirupati.

Strength:

2000 Students (General English and Advanced English)

Teaching Faculty :

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HOD

Mrs. G. Neeraja

M.A, M.Phil, B.Ed

32 yrs experience

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Asst. Professor

Mrs. P. Venkata Lakshmi

M.A, M.Phil, B.Ed

33 yrs experience

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Asst. Professor

Dr. K. P. Padmaja

M.A, Ph.D, M.Ed

32 yrs experience

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Asst. Professor

Mrs. K. Nagapadma

M.A, PGCTE, B.Ed.

32 yrs experience

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Asst. Professor

Mrs. C. H. Suhasini

M.A, B.Ed ( M.Phil- Progress)

13 yrs experience

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Lecturer

Dr. S. Madhavi

M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D

20 yrs experience

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Lecturer

Dr. D. Lakshmi Devi

M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D

18 yrs experience

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

S.No Name of the Faculty Qualification Designation Conference/ Webinar Work-shop Seminars FDP Publications
1

Mrs. G. Neeraja

M.A, M.Phil, B.Ed

Head of the Department

08

04

04

04

08

2

Mrs. P. Venkata Lakshmi

M.A, M.Phil, B.Ed

Asst. Professor

06

05

05

02

01

3

Dr. K. P. Padmaja

M.A, Ph.D, M.Ed

Asst. Professor

03

04

28

03

12

4

Mrs. K. Nagapadma

M.A, PGCTE

Asst. Professor

06

03

06

01

03

5

Mrs. C. H. Suhasini

M.A, B.Ed ( M.Phil- Progress)

Asst. Professor

01

02

02

02

-

6

Dr. S. Madhavi

M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D

Lecturer

06

03

02

03

01

7

Dr. D. Lakshmi Devi

M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D

Lecturer

07

03

04

03

04

Orientation / Refresher Course:

Mrs. P. Venkata Lakshmi: 02

Dr. K.P.Padmaja: 02

Student Achievements:

1. Overall Pass Percentage of General English& Advanced English:

S.NO Group Appeared Passed Percentage %

1

B.A(General English)

150

133

86.6

2

B.SC(General English)

321

306

95.3

3

B.Com (General English)

255

243

95.2

4

I Yr HEE (Advanced English)

06

06

100

5

II Yr HEE (Advanced English)

13

13

100

6

III Yr HEE (Advanced English)

15

15

100

2. Endowment Prizes:

S.No Name of the Student Group Prize Secured in Instituted by

1

D.Pavani

III BA HEE

Highest marks in Advanced English

Ms. S. Saraswathi, Former Professor of English

2

M.Vijitha

III BA HEE

Highest marks in Advanced English

Late Smt. Nirmala Memorial Prize by Dr. C. Ram Mohan Rao

3

V.Nisha

II B.SC MSCS

Highest marks in General English

HV Hatangoli

4

S.Gayathri

III BA HEE

Proficiency in English

Dr. P. Vatsala Reddy

5

M.SaiSujitha

III B.Com CA

Highest marks in SVU

Late Smt. Nirmala Memorial Prize by Dr. C. Ram Mohan Rao

6

D.Harshitha

III BA HEE

Highest marks in I & II Yr Advanced English, SVU

Smt. SeshammaVisveswariah

Activities in the Department:

Field Trips: 03

  • Student Project works: 06
  • Student Seminar: 02
  • Teaching Talent: 01
  • Debate: 02
  • Role Play
  • Quiz: 01
  • Group Discussion: 01

Extension Activities:

  1. Mrs. G. Neerajahas given Guest Lectures on Interview Skills at GDC (W) Srikalahasti and Non-Verbal Communication at College of Nursing, SVIMS, TTD, Tirupati.
  2. Mrs. P.Venkata Lakshmi has given a Guest Lecture at SPW Junior College on Milton’s Poem for I & II Year Intermediate Students.
  3. Dr. K.P.Padmaja has given Guest Lectures on Code of Conduct and Ethics at Work Place for TTD Employees at SVETA and Body, Mind, Heart for SrivariSevaks at Tirumala.
  4. Mrs. P.Venkata Lakshmi and Mrs. K. Nagapadma conducted Curriculum based Online Quiz for I & II Year Degree students, GDC (W), Srikalahasti.
  5. Mrs. Ch. Suhasinihas given Guest Lectures on Communication and Soft Skills at GDC (W) Srikalahasti and Descriptions at College of Nursing, SVIMS, TTD, Tirupati.
  6. Dr. S. Madhavihas given a Guest lecture on Basics of Grammar at Oxford degree College, Srikalahasti for I & II Year intermediate students.
  7. Dr. D. Lakshmi Devi has given Guest Lectures on Soft Skills and Positive Attitude at Gate Degree College, Tirupati and LSRW Skills at College of Nursing, SVIMS, TTD, Tirupati.

Modern Teaching methods practiced and use of ICT:

  1. Language Lab
  2. CDs and DVDs
  3. PPts, Student Seminars, Teaching Talent, Group Discussion
  4. E-Classroom

Updates

First Year Second Semester End Examination Time Table: April / May 2025
I Year I Semester End Examinations Revaluation Results 2024
II Semester Academic Schedule- 2024-2025
First Year-Second Semester End Examination - April/May, 2025, Fee Notification

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