About the Department
The Department of English, established in 1990, has been a central pillar of academic instruction since its inception. Over the years, the department has grown into an efficient unit supported by committed and dynamic faculty members.
The department focuses on developing students’ aesthetic appreciation of language along with effective communication skills. Faculty members actively contribute to various institutional committees and student clubs.
Modern teaching–learning methodologies integrated with ICT tools are adopted to enhance engagement, provide access to diverse resources, and promote an interactive learning environment.
Faculty
K. Karthikeyan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ongoing)
Head of Department & Assistant Professor
✉ karthikeyantpgit@gmail.com
M. Tamilselvan
M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. (Ongoing)
Assistant Professor
✉ wintamil05@gmail.com
E. Priya
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.
Assistant Professor
✉ priyasudhakar.11@gmail.com
A. Dinesh
M.A., M.Phil., NET
Assistant Professor
✉ dineshscholar89@gmail.com
Programs Coordinated
TPGIT Reading Club
A Reading Club is conducted once every fifteen days to promote reading habits and literary appreciation among students.
TPGIT Fine Arts Club
Weekly activities provide a platform for students to showcase creativity and talents with active participation and innovation.
Research Activities
The department actively contributes to research through publications, conferences, and academic collaborations.
- ❖ Research publications in reputed journals
- ❖ Participation in national & international conferences
- ❖ Workshops, FDPs, and seminars
- ❖ Student project guidance and mentoring
Recent Highlights:
- ❖ Published research on Benyamin’s Goat Days – National Conference (2025)
- ❖ Green Reading of Poonachi – International Journal (2025)
- ❖ Research on The Inheritance of Loss – Literary Endeavour (2025)
- ❖ Studies on diasporic identity in The Namesake