Literary Seminary
Introduction
The various workshops on LSRW conducted from 2006 to 2008 initiated the the pro-chancelor Er. A.C.S. Arun Kumar to start a non-Technical club For the students By the students and Of the students. This brainchild of pro-Chancelor was greatly supported by Dr. Padmanaban, former Vice Chancellor and Dr. P. T. Manoharan, Academic advisor of the University.Dr.S.Padamasani Kannan was nominated to be the mentor of this club.
The Objective of the Literary Seminary is
- To create an awareness regarding the importance of English as a communication language.
- To give Prime importance to four skills of English(LSRW).
- To nurture all kinds of literary activities which in a way helps in developing the all round skills of a student
A three tier approach for fine tuning the students in sharpening the innate talents was planned.
- Tier 1 – Seminars: A training module
- Tier 2 – Workshops: A mini application tool
- Tier 3 – Literary Fests: A large scaled application of all round skills by the students
Based on these plans two events are conducted every year that comprises International conferences, National level seminars, workshops and student events . The events are
- Litfest
- Glittecrazzy
Along with these the other verticals of the club are
- Theatre club
- Debate club
- Out -Reach Program
- English For All (EFA)
- Business English Certificate (BEC)
- Business Language and Testing Services
- Sirji Comics
The methodology effectively addresses qualities like leadership, smart and robust communication skills, creativity, team spirit and above all English as a language
The pedagogy of teaching needs a lot of changes. The theoretical knowledge gained by the students is to be enhanced by the workshops, seminars and conferences. The Literary Seminary in the past nine years has conducted 13 workshops, 6 conferences and 6 seminars. Most of our students have participated in them and have gained an on-hand experience. The student members of the Literary Seminary have been the originators and planners of these workshops and most of them have reached the heights of the ladder and have become employable and also successful entrepreneurs.
The inspirational activities of the student members have taken the university to become the brand in other states like Karnataka, Kerala, U.P. Assam, New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
The second phase of the Literary Seminary is devoted to research activities. The convener has organised three conferences on literature inviting papers from the whole country and also conducting a workshop in the state level. Publications are brought out both as hard copies and soft copies.
Four research scholars are working in the research wing and one has already finished the doctorate.
This research wing has made use of the enthusiastic spirit of the student members in some extension services. The project undertaken is called – ‘The Outreach Programme – learning is “Fun-tastic extended to one full month. This has resulted in making an MoU with Children’s Home of Hope, Maduravoyal.
The third phase is the important one of having getting linked with professional societies – British Council and Cambridge English language Assessment. A separate folder is attached for verification.
Activities
The Literary Seminary was patronized by Dr.P.T.Manoharan advisor and Dr.G.Gopalakrishnan, Rector. The nominated Convenor Dr.S.Padmasani Kannan allowed the student members to work according to their choice and designated them according to their abilities.The club has student chairman , vice-chairman, secretary , treasurer , web designer , creative artist , publicity or promotion incharge , hospitality incharge , Travel manager and crisis managers. These titles were earned by them atleast after working for one semester. Based upon their efficiency and continuous service , the president would give award certificates at the end of the final year.
- Present core members
- Current student members
- Batch 2012-2015
- Batch 2011-2014
- Batch 2010-2013
- Batch 2008-2012
Awards and Achievements
- EFA Vaniyambadi
- TGISF award winners
- Excellence awards
- Awards of the convenor
Awards and Achievements Report
Publications
S.NO | TITLE | AUTHOR | YEAR OF PUBLICATION | PUBLISHER | ISBN |
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1 | SIRJI COMICS | LITERARY SEMINARY | 2015 | Dr.M.G.R ERI UNIVERSITY | |
2 | THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SHAKESPEARE THE QUINTESSENTIAL ZEITGEIST | LITERARY SEMINARY | 2014 | Dr.M.G.R ERI UNIVERSITY | ISBN 978-81-925141-7-8 |
3 | SINGULARITIES | LITERARY SEMINARY | 2014 | KAHM Unity Women"s College Kerala | ISSN 23483369 |
4 | EL DORADO | DrR.Pushkala Dr. P.A Sarada | 2014 | ORIENT BLACK SWAN | |
5 | A MONOGRAPH ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 3 DAY NATIONAL LEVEL WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | LITERARY SEMINARY | 2013 | Dr.M.G.R ERI UNIVERSITY | |
6 | MGR TIMES | LITERARY SEMINARY | 2013 | Dr.M.G.R ERI UNIVERSITY | |
7 | THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE CONTEMPORANEOUS EFFECTS OF CHARLES DICKENS AND HIS WORKS | LITERARY SEMINAR | 2012 | Dr.M.G.R ERI UNIVERSITY | ISBN 978-81-910827-B-4 |
8 | COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH | Dr.S.PADMASANI KANNAN | 2012 | MJP PUBLISHERS | ISBN 978-81-8094-159-7 |
9 | FEMINIST FRANCHISE | Dr.S.PADMASANI KANNAN | 2012 | Dr.M.G.R ERI UNIVERSITY | |
10 | SECOND STATE LEVEL CONFERENCE ON TAGORE 150TH BIRTH ANNEVERSARY-A UGC INNITIATIVE | LITERARY SEMINARY | 2011 & 2010 | Unnadhi publications UTTAR PRADESH | ISSN 09735968 |
11 | FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH | Dr.S.PADMASANI KANNAN | 2008 | COMMONWEALTH PUBLICATIONS |
Press Release
- Times of India
- The Indian Express
- Online forums
Awards and Achievements Report
Office Bearers
- Present core members
- Current student members
- Batch 2011-2014
- Batch 2010-2013
- Batch 2008-2012
BEC Bullats
- BEC
- Bullats