Department Profile
The department has been functioning with a B A Programme since the inception of the college. The student intake is 40. The M.A. English Course began in 2003 with a student intake of 20. The department has Five permanent teachers and Six guest faculties.
The department has organised several national and international seminars and symposia over the past few years. Two day National Seminar on Media and its Current Significations during November 2013, Two day National Seminar on Politics and Poetics of Representation in 2016 are a few to mention. The International Coloquium on Creative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education organized between December 12-14, was another prestigious event organized by the Department. Erudite Lecture by Prof. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, world renowned scholar, theorist and professor of English at Columbia University, was the major highlight of the three day colloquim. The department has a full-fledged Department Library and a Lecture Hall with public address system.
NEWS
Invited Talk on "World of O.V. Vijayan: Poetics, Politics, and Ethics"
The PG Department of English at Sullamussalam Science College, Areekode, organized an invited talk titled "World of O.V. Vijayan: Poetics, Politics, and Ethics" on 6th November 2024. This session provided an insightful exploration of the works of O.V. Vijayan, one of Kerala’s most celebrated writers, focusing on the intersections of his literary poetics, political ideologies, and ethical concerns.
Invited Lecture on Career Opportunities for English Graduates in the 21st Century
The PG Department of English at Sullamussalam Science College, Areekode, organized an invited lecture as part of its academic enrichment initiatives. The event, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the college and the 8th anniversary of Sullamussalam, highlighted career prospects for English graduates in the modern era.
A Skill Enhancement Workshop on Literature and Language: Induction Programme
The Department of English, Sullamussalam Science College, successfully organized a three-day induction programme for the first-year undergraduate students from July 17 to July 19, 2024. This initiative aimed to familiarize the students with the academic environment, enhance their understanding of the curriculum, and ignite their enthusiasm for learning.
