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RAJA DORAISINGAM GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE

(Affiliated to Alagappa University, Karaikudi)

Sivaganga - 630 561, Tamil Nadu

ACCREDITED WITH 'B' GRADE BY NAAC

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Department of English


The Department of English has been functioning since the inception of the institution by offering part II language programme for Pre-University courses as well as for other disciplines. It has emerged as a full-fledged Department by introducing B.A. Degree programme in the academic year 2012-13. Consequently M.A. English programme was starrted in the academic year 2015-16 due to the great demand from the student aspirants. Recently, under RUSA scheme three new class rooms have been constructed for U.G. Programme. Experienced, well qualified and dedicated members of staff in the department make remarkable contributions for the growth and success of the department. Our P.G. students secured university ranks in the Alagappa University semester examinations.

Vision

  • To produce competent graduates with literary knowledge and language skills.
  • To impart value based knowledge in order to make the students socially committed citizens.
  • To offer holistic education which empower learners for higher studies, related career or research.

Mission

  • Providing essential literary knowledge and language skills
  • Making students competent in communication skills.
  • Imparting essential skills for jobs in public as well as private sectors.

Objectives

  • To provide opportunities to enhance students’ communication skills.
  • To make the students be able to demonstrate critical thinking especially to analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas and texts.
  • To make the students to understand and describe the role of literature in the development of society.
  • To practice the students in critical and evaluative reading.