English
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
VISION
To provide quality education that enables the student evolve into a knowledgeable, professionally competent and emotionally matured citizen.
MISSION
- Adapting the latest teaching methodologies such as:
* Interactive method.
- Attaining learner autonomy.
- Help the student achieve language proficiency.
- Minimize the M.T.I in L2
- Project the literary and aesthetic values objectively and in a simple manner.
- To equip learners for their present and future academic pursuits, to understand classroom lectures, read textbooks, do reference reading, participate in classroom discussion, and write assignments and examination answers.
- To prepare them to function effectively in social contexts.
- To prepare them to function effectively in the social and other situations in which they may be called upon to use English.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The English Department is one of the oldest and most reputed Departments in A.G & S.G.S Degree College. Its reputation has been steadily enhanced over the years through the hard work of its faculty. English is offered as the second language for the first three semesters at UG level. The Department assumes the responsibility of teaching Communication & Soft Skills (CSS) for the II, III & IV semesters at UG level. It contributes its mite for the overall development of the student as well as the college. The reputable faculty emphasize on imparting quality-education that turns the student evolve into a knowledgeable, socially responsible, professionally competent and emotionally intelligent citizen. The overall performance of students of this Department has been consistently of a high standard.
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
• A fully equipped Computerized Language Laboratory was inaugurated on 24.9.2008 by Sri G.Venkateswara Rao, General Manager, KCP Sugar & Ind. Corp. Ltd., Vuyyuru. The Lab was established with an approximate cost of Rs.8 lakhs. Sri P.L.N. Prasad, Secretary & Correspondent of the College inaugurated the newly renovated Seminar Hall on the same day. Sri S.V. Krishnarao, President, Sugarcane Growers Association, Vuyyuru, inaugurated the ‘Rabbit House’ on the same day.
• Department of English completed a 45 day Certificate Course on “Communication Skills and Personality Development” to the III year Degree students by Sri TRK Singh of EEzee English Institute, Vijayawada on 30-01-14. Certificates were distributed to 31 students who have completed the course successfully.
• Department of English completed a 45 day Certificate Course on “Communication Skills and Personality Development” to the III year Degree students by Sri TRK Singh of EEzee English Institute, Vijayawada on 30-01-14. Certificates were distributed to 31 students who have completed the course successfully.
• Department of English organized a workshop to the III year Degree students on “Horning Life Skills” by Sri TRK Singh of EEzee English Institute, Vijayawada on 30-01-14
• The Department of English and the Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC has organized an Orientation Programme cum Motivational Discourse for students on “Leading A Qualitative Life” by Sri Ch.V.Satya Sai Baba Prasad, Lecturer in Sanskrit, Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions,Vijayawada on 19th June, 2014.
• The Department of English and the Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC has organized an awareness camp on “Legal Literacy” by Sri M.Rama Seshagiri Rao,FAC/Prl.District Judge, Machilipatnam, Sri Rama Gopala Rao, Senior Civil Judge, Machilipatnam, Sri Ch.Raju, Secretary-Senior Civil Judge,District Legal Services Authority, Krishna District and Sri M.Rama Krishnam Raju, Junior Civil Judge, Vuyyuru on 21st June, 2014.
• The Department of English has organized a book inaugural function of Sri Gabbita Durga Prasad’s “The Artistic Achievements of Millennium English Poets” on 30th August, 2014.
• The Department of English has organized a Workshop on “Interview Skills and Resume Writing” on 22nd November,2014 by Sri Jayakar, Resource person,Eduexpo, Vijayawada.
• The Department of English has organized a Workshop on “Interview Skills and Resume Writing” on 22nd November,2014 by Sri Jayakar, Resource person,Eduexpo, Vijayawada.
• The Department of English has organized a 45 day Certificate Course in “Spoken English and Soft Skills” by Eduexpo,Vijayawada during December-2014 and January,2015.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized an Interactive Discourse on “Communication Skills Predict Success” by Sri Devineni Madhusudhana Rao, Academic Council Member on 2nd December, 2015.
Certificate Course
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized an Interactive Discourse on “Communication Skills Predict Success” by Sri Devineni Madhusudhana Rao, Academic Council Member on 2nd December, 2015.
Certificate Course
English has emerged as an International language over the years. It is spoken and understood in almost all areas of the world. Even people from the remotest areas of the world have known the value of English. Thus, it is a global language in true sense and its importance has increased ten folds. Many students come from language backgrounds other than English and have considerable difficulties in speaking English.
Good Communication Skills are the key to success. Students learn English for many and extremely varied reasons. Talking these reasons, as well as the language acquisition needs of the under graduate students into consideration. We planned this three month course for a group of students who opted to join this program. When students understand their reasons for learning English well, they can then plan their own learning strategy. But in this specially arranged course it is hoped, that the students will also come forward to help the teacher identify their needs and desires.
Context and features of academic skills: The contexts where spoken discourse is used at colleges/universities can be categorized into three broad areas of formal, semi-formal and informal contexts.
The most common formal situations where spoken discourse are used is in formal /assessable seminar presentations, formal/ assessable interviews and role plays, oral exams, committees and lectures.
Tutorials and discussion groups are the most common contexts where semi formal spoken discourse is used. The students ability to trans code from the written to the spoken discourse is an important element needed here. Students need good oral negotiation skills, in particular at the time of enrolment, changing subjects making arrangements to change assignment deadlines or simply making appointments.
The most common formal situations where spoken discourse are used is in formal /assessable seminar presentations, formal/ assessable interviews and role plays, oral exams, committees and lectures.
Tutorials and discussion groups are the most common contexts where semi formal spoken discourse is used. The students ability to trans code from the written to the spoken discourse is an important element needed here. Students need good oral negotiation skills, in particular at the time of enrolment, changing subjects making arrangements to change assignment deadlines or simply making appointments.
At the informal level, most situations of socializing is included.
Irrespective of its context (formal, semi – formal, informal one of the main features of spoken discourse is that it is interactive and this interaction is its integral dynamic. The interactive strategies used in spoken discourse are
Initiating – involves starting the discourse, introducing a topic using verbal, vocal and verbal cues.
Maintaining the discourse – responding, asking for clarification shifting the topic etc.
Terminating – marking boundaries, substantiating etc.
In the context of lecture, students are not able to use most of the interactive strategies specific to spoken discourse such as asking for clarification, giving feedback etc. Hence the Department of English is trying to empower students to optimize their inherent talents to evolve potential professionals. The department has come forward with this course to sow and nurture the communication and soft skills, increasing the employability of the students in the highly resilient market.
Objective of the course:
Irrespective of its context (formal, semi – formal, informal one of the main features of spoken discourse is that it is interactive and this interaction is its integral dynamic. The interactive strategies used in spoken discourse are
Initiating – involves starting the discourse, introducing a topic using verbal, vocal and verbal cues.
Maintaining the discourse – responding, asking for clarification shifting the topic etc.
Terminating – marking boundaries, substantiating etc.
In the context of lecture, students are not able to use most of the interactive strategies specific to spoken discourse such as asking for clarification, giving feedback etc. Hence the Department of English is trying to empower students to optimize their inherent talents to evolve potential professionals. The department has come forward with this course to sow and nurture the communication and soft skills, increasing the employability of the students in the highly resilient market.
Objective of the course:
The course provides an opportunity for students to realize their potential and groom them from a level of speaking no English at all, to being to fulfill basic communication needs.
Methodology: Learning will be practical, productive through a matured combination of modern interactive and conventional training styles.
Who will benefit from the training:
The course is designed for the students who aspire to achieve perfection in reading, writing and speaking English. The course aspires to improve the communicative skills of the students, so that they can explain, describe and narrate more effectively, grammatically more sound and accurate so that the students do not fumble for words. The course gives each student an experience of real life situations so that he subjects his imbibed knowledge of the language to test continuously.
Mentors:Who will benefit from the training:
The course is designed for the students who aspire to achieve perfection in reading, writing and speaking English. The course aspires to improve the communicative skills of the students, so that they can explain, describe and narrate more effectively, grammatically more sound and accurate so that the students do not fumble for words. The course gives each student an experience of real life situations so that he subjects his imbibed knowledge of the language to test continuously.
Sri PVS Subrahmanyam, Resource Person from Eduexpo, Vijayawada and Mr. Suresh, Manager, Eduexpo are armoured to groom the students towards excellence imbibing in them the confidence to use English propelling towards employability.
Schedule:On all weekdays:
3:30 – 5:00 pm
The 51 – hour course is designed to the students who are least exposed to the language. The course is launched on 17-12-2014. It aims to propel the gushing enthusiasm into activities to improve communication skills, Group Discussions, mastering interviews, presentation skills mentoring their performance regularly. So, by the end of the course a student
Becomes more comfortable & confident with the language Gains higher fluency and enhances vocabulary
Builds confidence, magnifies general awareness and refines communication skills.
Conclusion:
The students by the end of the course have acquired an improved ability in their skills. We have infused confidence, self esteem, determination and pride in the learners so that they can express and justify their opinions. We fervently hope that this improved ability in using English will bring success for them in their life.
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• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized a one month Certificate Course on “Communication Skills Predict Success” from December 2015 to January, 2016.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized a workshop on “Impressive Handwriting for Academic Excellence” by Sri Ponnuri Gopii Krishna, Handwriting expert, SBY Trust, Vijayawada to the students of I B.A, I B.Com(General) and I B.Com(Computers). 120 students attended this workshop on 21st December, 2016.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized a workshop on “Impressive Handwriting for Academic Excellence” by Sri Ponnuri Gopii Krishna, Handwriting expert, SBY Trust, Vijayawada to the students of I B.A, I B.Com(General) and I B.Com(Computers). 120 students attended this workshop on 21st December, 2016.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized the valedictory of the Certificate Course “Communication Skills Predict Success” on 30th January, 2016. Certificates were distributed to 20 students who have completed the course successfully.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has initiated an extension activity Fund Raising Programme for the Blind. An amount of Rs.1500/- was collected from the students and donated to the Indian Association for the Blind (IAB), Madurai, Tamilnadu.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has initiated an extension activity Fund Raising Programme for the Blind. An amount of Rs.1500/- was collected from the students and donated to the Indian Association for the Blind (IAB), Madurai, Tamilnadu.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized a Workshop on “Careers in English Language” by Dr.G.Sri Latha, P.B.Siddhartha College, Vijayawada on 14th December, 2016 in the English Language Laboratory.
• The Department of English and Exams Wing in association with IQAC have organized a workshop and an interactive session on “PREPARATION FOR PEER TEAM VISIT FOR NAAC ACCREDITATION” by Sri P.Gopichand, M.A,M.Phil,(Ph.D),Associate Professor & Teacher Trainer, J.K.C College, Guntur on 27th December, 2016.
• Ms.G.Soni, Coordinator, IQAC has enlightened the Principal and the staff of Government Degree College, Movva regarding NAAC peer team visit on 16th September, 2017.
• The Department of English and Exams Wing in association with IQAC have organized a workshop and an interactive session on “PREPARATION FOR PEER TEAM VISIT FOR NAAC ACCREDITATION” by Sri P.Gopichand, M.A,M.Phil,(Ph.D),Associate Professor & Teacher Trainer, J.K.C College, Guntur on 27th December, 2016.
• Ms.G.Soni, Coordinator, IQAC has enlightened the Principal and the staff of Government Degree College, Movva regarding NAAC peer team visit on 16th September, 2017.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has arranged a Guest Lecture on “PROMINENCE OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS” by Sri Gangavarapu Hanumantha Rao, EIG Gold Cup winner and the author of the book “HANU’S ABSOLUTE ALLITERATION; THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD” on 16th October, 2017.
• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized a one day workshop on “Basic Communication Skills for Young Learners” for all the 1st year students on 27th January, 2018. Mr.A.Vidya Sagar, U.S.A acted as resource person.
- The department of English has organized a two day workshop on "COMPETITIVE ENGLISH" on 28th and 29th January, 2019. Sri A.Vidya Sagar, U.S.A (Skills Trainer) acted as resource person.
- The Meeting of Board of Studies in General English and CSS for the Odd Semester for the Academic Year 2019-20 was held on 23rd April, 2019 in the English Language Laboratory at 10.30 am.
- The Meeting of Board of Studies in General English and CSS for the Even Semester for the Academic Year 2019-20 was held on 17th October, 2019 in the English Language Laboratory at 10.30 am.
- Ms. G.Soni, Head, Department of English participated in the "NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT AND OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION" held on 21-23 October, 2019 at Maris Stella College (Autonomous), Vijayawada.
- Ms.G.Soni, Head, Department of English attended a One Week National Workshop cum Faculty Development Programme for faculty of all the disciplines on "TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY" during 14-20 November, 2019 at VSR & NVR College (Autonomous), Tenali in which the existing system of education has been reviewed and identified the challenges in quality higher education besides training.
- The Department of English in association with IQAC arranged a Guest Lecture on "Pronunciation - Speak Like A Native" by Sri M.Vincent Paul, Head, Department of English, Sir C.R.Reddy College (Autonomous), Eluru, West Godavari District on 23rd November, 2019.
- The Valedictory of the Certificate Course in Competitive English has been organized on 23rd November, 2019.
- The Department of English has arranged a Guest Lecture cum Interactive Workshop titled "Master the World after Masters in English Literature & English Language Teaching" on 28th February, 2020 for all the final year students of all disciplines at 11 am in the Seminar Hall of the college. The Resource Persons are Dr.G.Srilatha, Head,Dept.of English and Dr.K.Santha Kumari, Assistant Professor and Deputy Head, P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, Vijayawada. The PG students of M A(English Literature) of P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada have also joined this workshop. Vocabulary games and interactive sessions are conducted for the students by the PG students of P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada.
- The Meeting of Board of Studies in General English and CSS for the Odd semester for the Academic Year 2020-21 was held on 12th June, 2020 in the English Language Laboratory at 10.30 am.
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Sri B.Bullibabu |
Lecturer |
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Smt.M.Roja |
Lecturer |
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Smt.R.V.V.Aparna |
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