S.V.K.P. & Dr. K.S. Raju Arts & Science College (A) Penugonda

The Department of English was established in the year 1974 with the under graduate courses of B.A., B. Com., and B. Sc. Ever since the inception of the college, the department flourishes with the support of philanthropic management and well experienced faculty. The Department stands like a rock in the college administration and official correspondence. All the circulars, magazines and other important documents have been contributed by the department. The Department generates interest among the students to study English Literature and language in higher studies.

The alumni of the college occupied important positions in various fields in the state as well as Central Government. Most of them are lecturers, teachers, Sub Inspectors of Police, Circle Inspectors Police, IT professionals etc. Some of them are maintaining their own establishments.

The Department is active in organizing UGC sponsored Seminars and Workshops both at State and National Level. Recently the department organized a two day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education- Perspectives and Prospects” in collaboration with the Department of Political Sciences in August, 2016. The department by eminent Professors organizes Guest lectures twice in every year.

The Department has a well established Language Laboratory with internet facility. The Department offers a UGC sponsored Career Orientation Course (Certificate Course) in “Communicative English.”

The Department has produced 40 successful batches under the affiliation of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and 02 batches under Adikavi Nannya University, Rajamahendravaram which was established in 2006 and to which the affiliation of the college has been transferred during the academic year 2012-2013. The Department also handles Communication & Soft Skills as Foundation Course subject being prescribed in the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) and Semester System by the Affiliating University and APSCHE, Hyderabad.

Mr. K. Sasikumar, one of the trios of the faculty is acting as Head of the Department. In the backdrop he had been a successful warden for men’s hostel of the college for a decade. In brief he shoulders the department in all aspects. The Department is generous in extending support to the poor students in respect of paying their examination fee etc.

OBJECTIVES AND SPECIFIC GOALS

• To widen the students understanding about the prospects of English Language and English Literature
• To sensitise the students from rural slang to Global hub
• To develop in them the ability to understand English
• To prepare them to face various competitive examinations and to enable them for admission into post-graduate courses
• To train them effectively in communication and soft skills

K.Sasi Kumar :

• Attended Orientation Course at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam from 10-9-2001 to 06-10-2001.
• Attended Refresher Course in the subject IDRC Language and Literature from 22-9-2007 to 12-10-2007 at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam.
• Attended Refresher Course in Language and Literature from 10-5-2010 to 30-5-2010 at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam.
• Attended Refresher Course in Comparative Literature from 22-12-2010 to 11-01-2011 at UGC Academic College, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, and Hyderabad.

P.Y  Krupavaram :

• Attended Orientation Course at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam from 19-01-2000 to 12-02-2000.
• Attended Refresher Course in the subject IDRC in Journalism and Mass Communication from 01-12-2009 to 21-12-2009 at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam.
• Attended Refresher Course in Language and Literature from 10-05-2010 to 30-5-2010 at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam.
• Attended Refresher Course in the subject Social Sciences from 18-02-2011 to 10-03-2011 at UGC Academic College, at UGC Academic College, Andhra University, and Visakhapatnam.

Publication per faculty :

1. Sasi Kumar – 03

 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : National – 2, International – 01

1. A paper on “Communication Skills” was published in National Research Journal- Voice by Department of English, BN College, Dhubri, Assam in 2011 with ISSN : 22309934

2. A paper on “Dalit Women’s Writing : A new voice of Anger” was published in National Research Journal – Voice by Department of English, BN College, Dhubri, Assam in 2015 with ISSN : 22309934.

3. International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535

• Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : 01

1. A paper on “Nihilistic Philosophy in John Barth’s Early Novels – A study” was published in ‘Transculturalism-A critique’ with ISBN:978-8192211-6-8, Dhubri, Assam in 2012.

P.Y. Krupavaram – 04

• Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : International – 04

1. A paper on “A wonderful detective writer” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.1, Issue 3 (1), September, 2014

2. A paper on “Behind the success of Harry Potter” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.2, Issue 2 (1), April – June, 2015

3. A paper on “Methods of Teaching English” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.2, Issue 4 (7), October – December, 2015 with impact factor 3.075

4. A paper on “Poverty and Human Rights” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535

 Malleswari – 01

 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : International – 01

1. International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535

• National : The department of English in collaboration with Social Sciences organized a two day UGC sponsored national seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20^th & 21^st August, 2016.

• The Department of English conducted essay writing competition to UG students in district level TST – 2016 (Talent Search Test) organised by IQAC in collaboration with District Resource Centre (DRC), West Godavari District on 11-11-2016 on the eve of National Education Day.

K.Sasi Kumar

• Attended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, Gudivada
•  Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Role of IQAC Towards Quality Enhancement and sustenance from NAAC Perspective” in Collaboration with NAAC, Bengaluru from 29-11-2019 to 30-11-2019 at Government Arts College (A) Rajahmundry
• Attended a 7-Day Teacher Training Programme (FDP) on “Usage of ICT in Teaching Learning Process” held at MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram EGDt from 02-12-2019 to 09-12-2019.
• Attended a Two Day International Seminar on “Social, Ethical& Cultural Values as Depicted in Drama” held at Sri YN College(A) Narsapur from 13-12-2019 to 14-12-2019.
• Attended a Two day National Workshop on “Quality Assessment Sustenance and enhancement-A journey with NAAC” from 27-02-2019 to 28-02-2019 held at Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Govt. Arts College,Yanam.
•  Attended a UGC sponsored two day national Seminar on “Decoloniosation of English content in higher education” on 22^nd and 23^rd February, 2019 held at P R Govt. College, Kakinada.
• Attended a national seminar on “P VSunil Kumar Lietrature-A Perspective” on 2^nd and 3^rd February 2019 held at SVKP & Dr. K S Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a three day regional level interactive workshop on “ English Reading and writing skills for English and non-English fatuity” held at SCIM Govt Degree college Tanuku from 09-11-2017 to 11-11-2017.

• Attended a Two Day National Seminar on “Ambedkar and Indian democracy” on 30^th & 31st March,2017 at SKSD Mahila kalasala College, Tanuku in Colloboration with centre for Ambedkar studies, University of Hyderabad and AUPG Centre ,Tadepalligudem.

• Attended a one day interactive workshop on “Undergraduate English Language Teaching: Intervening Methods and Techniques” held on 16^th December, 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.
• Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20^th & 21^st August 2016 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored Teacher Orientation and Retraining Programme from 25-07-2016 to 01-08-2016 at S.K.S.D Mahila Kalasala, UG and PG (Autonomous), Tanuku.
• Attended a one day UGC State level Seminar on “Shakespearean Play and its Universality” on 9^th February, 2016 at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Portrait of Child in Literature” on 9^th & 10^th October, 2015 at M.V.N.J.S & R.V.R. College of Arts & Science, Malikipuram.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Writers of Godavari Districts- Literature” on 19^th & 20^th September, 2015 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a workshop on “Maximising the Class room Experience through teacher development on 24^th & 25^th August, 2015 at A.B.N & P.R.R College of Science, Kovvur.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Mother Tongue Vs English” on 10^th and 11^th December, 2014 at K.G.R.L College (A) & PG Courses, Bhimavaram.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “English Language Teaching in India: Toward the Elimination of the Inability to Speak and Write Effectively, a Research Perspective” on 28^th & 29^th November, 2014 at Sri Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Guntur Dist.
• Attended a two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Communication Skills with Special Reference to Presentation Techniques” on 16^th & 17^th February, 2013 at Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (A), Kakinada.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Communication Skills- Need of the Community” on 25^th &26^th August, 2012 at S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram.

P.Y.Krupavaram

• Attended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, Gudivada
• Attended a Two day National Seminar on “An impact of Developmental Programmes for social Transformation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes” from 29-11-2019 to 30-11-2019 held at Kakaraparthi Bhavanarayana College, Vijayawada
•  Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Role of IQAC Towards Quality Enhancement and sustenance from NAAC Perspective” in Collaboration with NAAC, Bengaluru from 29-11-2019 to 30-11-2019 at Government Arts College (A) Rajahmundry
• Attended a 7-Day Teacher Training Programme (FDP) on “Usage of ICT in Teaching Learning Process” held at MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram EGDt from 02-12-2019 to 09-12-2019.
• Attended a Two Day International Seminar on “Social, Ethical& Cultural Values as Depicted in Drama” held at Sri YN College(A) Narsapur from 13-12-2019 to 14-12-2019.
• Attended a Two day National Workshop on “Quality Assessment Sustenance and enhancement-A journey with NAAC” from 27-02-2019 to 28-02-2019 held at Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Govt. Arts College,Yanam.
•   Attended a UGC sponsored two day national Seminar on “Decoloniosation of English content in higher education” on 22^nd and 23^rd February, 2019 held at P R Govt. College, Kakinada.
•  Attended a national seminar on “P VSunil Kumar Lietrature-A Perspective” on 2^nd and 3^rd February 2019 held at SVKP & Dr. K S Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a three day regional level interactive workshop on “ English Reading and writing skills for English and non-English fatuity” held at SCIM Govt Degree college Tanuku from 09-11-2017 to 11-11-2017.
• Attended a Two Day National Seminar on “Ambedkar and Indian democracy” on 30^th & 31st March,2017 at SKSD Mahila kalasala College, Tanuku in Colloboration with  centre for Ambedkar studies, University of Hyderabad and AUPG Centre ,Tadepalligudem.
• Attended a one day interactive workshop on “Undergraduate English Language Teaching : Intervening Methods and Techniques” held on 16^th December, 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.
• Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20^th & 21^st August 2016 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored Teacher Orientation and Re-training Programme from 25-7-2016 to 01-08-2016 at S.K.S.D. Mahila Kalasala, UG and PG (Autonomous), Tanuku.
• Attended a one day UGC State level Seminar on “Shakespearean Play and its Universality” on 9^th February, 2016 at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Portrait of Child in Literature” on 9^th & 10^th October, 2015 at M.V.N.J.S & R.V.R. College of Arts & Science, Malikipuram.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Writers of Godavari Districts – Literature” on 19^th & 20^th September, 2015 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a workshop on “Maximising the Class room Experience through teacher development on 24^th & 25^th August, 2015 at A.B.N & P.R.R College of Science, Kovvur.
• Attended a one day Regional workshop on “Development of student support services” on 28^th February, 2015 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
• Attended a one day Regional workshop on “Development of student support services” on 10^th January, 2015 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Mother Tongue Vs English” on 10^th & 11^th December, 2014 at K.G.R.L College (A) & PG Courses, Bhimavaram.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “English Language Teaching in India: Toward the Elimination of the Inability to Speak          and Write Effectively, a Research Perspective” on 28^th & 29^th             November, 2014 at Sri Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Guntur Dist.
• Attended a National workshop on “Technology and Student Support Services-Role of Study Centre Personnel” on 21^st & 22^nd June, 2014 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
• Attended a two day National workshop on “Quality Assurance in Distance Education – the Role of Study Centers” on 23^rd and 24^th March, 2013.
• Attended a two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Communication Skills with Special Reference to Presentation Techniques” on 16^th & 17^th February, 2013 at Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (A), Kakinada.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Communication Skills – Need of the Community” on 25^th &26^th August, 2012 at S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram.

P.Malleswari :

• Attended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, Gudivada
•  Attended a 7-Day Teacher Training Programme (FDP) on “Usage of ICT in Teaching Learning Process” held at MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram EGDt from 02-12-2019 to 09-12-2019.
• Attended a Two Day International Seminar on “Social, Ethical& Cultural Values as Depicted in Drama” held at Sri YN College(A) Narsapur from 13-12-2019 to 14-12-2019.
•  Attended a UGC sponsored two day national Seminar on “Decoloniosation of English content in higher education” on 22^nd and 23^rd February, 2019 held at P R Govt. College, Kakinada.
•  Attended a national seminar on “P VSunil Kumar Lietrature-A Perspective” on 2^nd and 3^rd February 2019 held at SVKP & Dr. K S Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a three day regional level interactive workshop on “ English Reading and writing skills for English and non-English fatuity” held at SCIM Govt Degree college Tanuku from 09-11-2017 to 11-11-2017.
• Attended a one day interactive workshop on “Undergraduate English     Language Teaching: Intervening Methods and Techniques” held on 16^th,      December, 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.

• Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20^th & 21^st August 2016 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a one day UGC State level Seminar on “Shakespearean Play and its Universality” on 9^th February, 2016 at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Portrait of Child in Literature” on 9^th & 10^th October, 2015 at M.V.N.J.S & R.V.R. College of Arts & Science, Malikipuram.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Writers of Godavari Districts- Literature” on 19^th & 20^th September, 2015 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Mother Tongue Vs English” on 10^th & 11^th December, 2014 at K.G.R.L College (A) & PG Courses, Bhimavaram.
• Attended a two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Communication Skills with Special Reference to Presentation Techniques” on 16^th & 17^th February, 2013 at Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (A), Kakinada.
• Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Communication Skills- Need of the Community” on 25^th &26^th August, 2012 at S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram.

STUDENT STRENGTH PARTICULARS:: I B. A., / B. Sc., / B. Com.,

STUDENT STRENGTH PARTICULARS:: II B. A., / B. Sc., / B. Com.,

STUDENT STRENGTH PARTICULARS::   I B. A., / B. Sc., / B. Com.,

STUDENT STRENGTH PARTICULARS::   II B. A., / B. Sc., / B. Com.,

RESULTS ANALYSIS OF  B.A.,/B.Com.,/B.Sc.,

• Participated in all phases of Janma Bhoomi Programmes
• AIDS Awareness Programmes
• Clean & Green Programme and Swachh Bharat
• Participated in Vanam-Manam Programme
• Conducted Training classes in English for Teaching & Non-Teaching staff of the college
• The Faculty offers consultancy to the local School Teachers and junior college lecturers

• Teaching Grammar and Phonetics in Local Schools.
• Providing Material / Guidance to students appearing for competitive exams / M. A., English / AUCET / ICET / EDCET.

• Power Point presentations
• You Tube Videos
• Student seminars
• Group discussions
• Quiz programmes
• Assignments
• Study projects
• Book extracts
• Improvement of vocabulary by reading news papers
• Remedial coaching for academically backward students’
• Audio-visual aids

Strengths:

• Well experienced and highly qualified faculty
• Well equipped Language Lab with 30 Computers with internet facility.
• Department Library with 200 books

 Weaknesses :

• Students of rural background with poor communication skills

 Opportunities:

• To flourish in Multi National Software Companies with good communication skills, English is essential.
• Ever since there has been an increasing demand for English teachers and English lecturers in public and private institutions.
• English is a part in almost all competitive examinations.
• Proficiency in English is an advantage to the translators.

 Challenges:

• To empower academically backward students and avoid the dropouts.
• To develop the fluency in English as most of the students are with rural background.

Annual Curricular Plans-2020-2021

 To organize national level seminars / workshops with the assistance of UGC, New Delhi.

• To engage classes on Grammar and Phonetics to the local schools.