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About The Department

The Department of English was established in 1970 with the objective of providing an impetus to the study of English Language and Literature. The department has highly qualified faculty and strives hard to achieve the mission of helping students to build knowledge of the content and methods of literary studies, English Language and Literature. The department will conduct Language lab classes for the enhancement of students’ language skills.

  • To emerge as a center of excellence in English studies, fostering intellectual growth, linguistic proficiency, and cultural empathy among women to navigate and lead in a globalized world.

  • To provide a rigorous foundation in English literature, encouraging critical inquiry and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
  • To equip students across all disciplines with advanced language skills for professional success and effective social interaction.
  • To nurture ethical values, creative expression, and lifelong learning through the study of language and humanities.
  • To bridge the gap between traditional learning and contemporary digital literacy, ensuring every student becomes a confident communicator.

Major English

Sl.No Program Syllabus Program Outcome Course Outcome
1 BA (Bachelor of Arts) NEP view view view
2 BA (Bachelor of Arts) Revised NEP view view view

Language English

Sl.No Program Syllabus Program Outcome Course Outcome
1 BA (Bachelor of Arts) Revised NEP view view view
2 BSc (Bachelor of Science) Revised NEP view view view
3 BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) Revised NEP view view view
4 BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Revised NEP view view view
5 BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application) Revised NEP view view view

Value Added Program

Sl.No Program Syllabus Program Outcome Course Outcome
1 Communicative English - Paper I view view view
2 Communicative English - Paper II view view view

Vasumathi P

Vasumathi P

HOD and Assistant Professor View Profile
Lalithamba M B

Lalithamba M B

Assistant Professor View Profile
ARJUN P

Arjun P

Assistant Professor View Profile
POORNIMA S

Poornima S

Assistant Professor View Profile
YOGESHA H

Yogesha H

Assistant Professor View Profile
SHIVAMALLU M

Shivamallu M

Assistant Professor View Profile
NIMISHAMBHA M V

Nimishamba M V

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LIKITHA K M

Likitha K M

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Activity/Event Details

Sl. No Date Topic Resource Persons
1 19/02/2025 “Opportunities on Report Writing” Sri. Shivamallappa M,
Associate Professor,
Department of English,
Maharani's Arts College for Women,
Mysuru.
2 Inauguration of “Literary Club” on 22 Oct 2024
3 Faculty of the Department of English and 71 Optional English students visited R.K. Narayana's House on 21-03-2025, at 2:30 PM

One-Day State-Level Seminar organised by the Department of English on “Land, Landscape and Ecological Consciousness in New Literatures”

Achievements

  • Manasa. N. S, III BA(HE), successfully completed the marathon organised by Mysore City Corporation on the occasion of cleanliness program.
  • Manasa. N. S, III BA(HE), successfully completed the marathon organised by Karnataka AIDS Prevention Society, District AIDS Prevention and Control Centre on 27-09-2024.
  • Rakshitha R Gama, II BA(HE), won first place in ‘Poetry Writing’ at State Level Inter-College Literature Fest 2025 organised by Hindustan College, Mysuru.

Best Practices

  • Nurturing and grooming students to become successful teachers of English.
  • Inculcating sensibilities and sensitivity among students and equipping them to appreciate literature.
  • Encouraging students from Kannada medium backgrounds to communicate confidently in English.
  • Relating literary concepts and classroom learning to modern and contemporary situations.
  • Familiarizing students with vernacular literature through translation and comparative studies.
  • Initiating independent thinking, logical reasoning, and confident expression of ideas and opinions.

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