About the Department

In the post-colonial world, English has emerged as the most widely used language for global communication. English today occupies a central position, with most official work being conducted in this language. Governments across the country are consistently undertaking initiatives to promote the learning of English among school students, while a significant number of learners also pursue higher studies in the subject. Owing to the vast range of job opportunities and lucrative career prospects it offers, English has become one of the most important disciplines within the Humanities, particularly in the context of India’s Human Resource Development. With a large number of its alumni successfully completing their studies and securing employment in schools, colleges, and diverse government as well as non-government sectors, the Department of English- one of the oldest departments of the college- continues to be a centre of academic excellence that attracts hundreds of applications for admission each year. Yet, since its inception, the department has consistently prioritized quality over quantity, upholding a tradition of rigorous teaching and meaningful scholarship. The Department of English at Rani Dhanya Kumari College has been committed to imparting knowledge of English literature and language as Compulsory Course since the inception of the college. The study of English as an Intermediate Course began in 1974, followed by the General Course in 1995-96 session. To further enhance academic excellence, the Honours Course was introduced in the academic session 2004-2005. The primary objective of the Department has always been to cultivate a strong foundation for English literature and language among students from the surrounding areas and to prepare them for higher education and various career opportunities. It strives to develop critical thinking, communicative skills, and a deep appreciation for literary works. The department encourages students to engage in various academic and co-curricular activities, such as seminars, debates, film shows, and literary discussions to enhance their analytical and creative skills. Through its commitment to academic excellence, the Department of English plays a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual growth of its students.

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The Department of English at Rani Dhanya Kumari College is supported by well-developed infrastructural facilities to enrich the teaching-learning process. The Central Library, with its extensive collection of books, journals, and periodicals, along with a dedicated reading room and internet-enabled computers, provides students with ample academic resources. In addition, the department benefits from a Seminar Library, which ensures easy access to subject-specific books for students. Internet facilities are made available to both staff and students through the Teachers’ Room, Office Section, Central Library, and the UGC Resource Network System. The teaching environment is further strengthened by four classrooms equipped with audio-based teaching facilities and two classrooms with advanced audio-visual systems, thereby, promoting an interactive and technology-enabled learning experience.

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International Seminar on "Nature, Gender and Disability : Interrogating the Marginal Spaces" dt. 25-26 April, 2025

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