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Introduction

Department of English

The department of English, was started as a service department in 2003, teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and General English (GE) to Undergraduate Engineering, Nursing, Catering and Business Administration Programs of the University. It has spread its wings to be a full-fledged department, as B.A. English was started in 2016, M.A English in 2019, M.Phil and Ph.D in 2018.
As part and parcel of the premier university in the Indian sub-continent catering to the lingua-franca need of the heterogeneous Indian communities and the students from other Asian countries, the department of English keeps the University's motto of imparting quality education in a cross-cultural ambience, intertwined with extensive application-oriented research. English language instruction in the department aims at the students learning to use English for academic and professional purposes (EAPP) that they join international academic and professional discourse communities.

Head of the Department, Department of English, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai – 600095

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Vision

Our vision is to provide a viable and credible learning experience for aspiring student community and inquisitive researchers who seek to expand their current body of knowledge pertaining to English language and literature across diverse fields of study.

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Welcome to the Department of English

The Department of English stands as a beacon of literary exploration and academic excellence and it has been successfully propounding the multiple roles of creating new knowledge. Our faculty members are dedicated to foster a dynamic learning environment where our students can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of English literature, language, and culture. Our admission process is designed to welcome passionate and diverse individuals who share a love for language and a desire to expand their understanding of verbal, non verbal and media communication skills. From the moment students’ step through our doors, they are met with a supportive community of professors and scholars to guide them on their academic journey. Our department hosts a myriad of achievement events, ranging from guest lectures, seminars, symposium, conferences, workshops with widely acclaimed and highly honoured speakers and providing students with opportunities to showcase their talents and engage with the wider literary community throughout the academic year. At the helm of our department, our Head of the Department serves as a hub of innovation and mentorship, to craft strategies to nurture and enhance student learning experiences and to cultivate vision for the future. Through our commitment to academic excellence, creativity, and intellectual inquiry, we endeavour to empower our students to become critical thinkers, skilled communicators, and lifelong lovers of literature.