Programmes

I. Common Course in English for UG

II. B.A. Functional English

III. Certificate Course in Communicative English

IV. Ph.D in English

I. Common Courses:

There are six Common Courses in English spread over the first four semesters. These correspond to the three Part I General English papers of the old pattern, but with additions and improvements in content and methodology.

There are four Common Courses in the Additional Language (Malayalam or Hindi) in the first four semesters corresponding to the Part II Second Language papers of the old pattern.

II. B.A. Functional English

The Department conducts the BA Functional English course as per the syllabi and examination patterns of Kannur University.The course is designed to develop the English language skills of the students and to train them for jobs in media (print and broadcast), teaching etc. and/or for higher education.Journalism is taught as an ancillary subject. Political Science is the other subsidiary subject.A well equipped language lab, audio visual facilities and the library are integral components in the teaching programs.From June 2009 onwards semester + choice-based credit system are being followed as per the decision of the University.

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR BA FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH PROGRAMME

Working days per semester :	90
Credit for Common Courses :	38
Credit for Core Courses :	54
Credit for Complementary Courses :	24
Credit for Open Courses :	04
Total Credit for the Programme :	120

 

Table of Core Courses

 

List of Complementary Courses (Subsidiary Courses):

 

List of Open Courses (Optional Courses):

 

Complementary Courses/ Subjects:
                Journalism and Political Science are the two subjects in which complementary courses are taught. In the past years, many of our students have gone on to do higher studies in International Relations/Political Science, Journalism/Media & Communication Studies etc. and have progressed further to rewarding careers.

Additional Facilities:
               A well equipped language lab, audio visual facilities and the library are integral components in the teaching programmes. These are used extensively as part of the regular teaching & learning process.
               The language lab has been partly upgraded to the digital mode. There are 20 workstations where students can access good quality listening material, record their own speech, interact with the teacher who monitors their performance, have conferences with the teacher & classmates etc. Lab hours are assigned to all the students as part of the regular schedule. Thus, the students get to improve their spoken English through constant practice, continuous assessment by teacher and self, exposure to good listening material from the BBC, Cambridge University etc. as well as film dialogues, conversations etc.

Our library has a fairly good collection of books on linguistics, language acquisition, the English language, grammar etc. as well as fiction, books on social sciences, authoritative reference books etc. Our students are introduced to new topics and areas, and are encouraged to read extensively and intensively. The library is an integral part of the learning programme.

Various audiovisual facilities are regularly made use of. Students watch films (classics, popular ones, documentaries etc.) as part of language acquisition programmes and also of courses like Broadcasting & Script Writing, Journalism, Media Studies etc. Students are also encouraged to produce e-material as part of their assignments and seminars.

Programmes (Academic & Co-curricular):
               Seminars, workshops, film fests etc. are conducted regularly as part of the academic work. Some of the programs conducted in the recent past are listed below:

(Resource persons: Manoj K Das (Resident Editor, Kochi), M P Prashanth (Bureau Chief, Kozhikode) et al.

2. 2007 – Film workshop-cum-discussion by Sajan Theruvappuzha, author and script writer.

3.   2008 – Seminar: “Animation – Introduction to    Possibilities”
4.  2008-10 – Many film shows/festivals were   conducted; scripting and technical aspects were    also focused on, in some instances.
5. 2008-10 - Daily classes in Communicative English for the students; UGC-assisted programme
6. 2009 – Workshop on theatre in collaboration with AIR, Kozhikode. A radio play was presented jointly.
7. 2009 – Five-day workshop “English Teaching at School” for school teachers.

8. 2010 – Some students were sent as interpreters to a team of high profile French journalists visiting Kerala to report on sustainable and eco-friendly farming .

We also have several programmes planned for the coming academic sessions; new ones will be designed and executed at the initiative of students and teachers as the academic work progresses.

 Distinctions & Ranks:
            The Dept. has consistently had a very high pass percentage in the University exams. Many of our students have also secured ranks in University exams, won other accolades etc. Our rank holders are:

               Many of our alumni have gone on to study in premier institutions in India and abroad and then progressed to highly rewarding careers. Many are media persons, social workers, teachers, govt. officials, entrepreneurs etc.
              A point to be highlighted in this context is that our students are given systematic career and higher education counseling. Courses which they can apply for, preparation for entrance/competitive exams, career prospects etc. are discussed regularly with them. They are also given facilities and expert assistance to prepare for competitive exams.
               One of our alumni is teaching in an Australian university; one is working for Google; one is the Chief Editor of the magazine The Caravan….Some are working in the UK, the US, Canada, the Gulf countries etc. as teachers, media persons etc. The list goes on, and with every passing year the career profiles and success graphs of our boys and girls go up making us more motivated and encouraged in our work.

Faculty Members: