About the Department
The Department of English was established in 1984. The
department has well experienced teaching faculties and 1 non teaching staff
member. It offers “Technical English” to the first year students and imparts
“Communicative Skills” for first year as well as third year students.
The department has a state -of –art Communication Laboratory in a theatrical
auditorium. The Language laboratory is equipped with 30 systems in network, LCD
projector and necessary software which aid in the development of Communication
and Soft Skills. The Language laboratory also has an area outfitted in to
lectern and sound system, earmarked for presentation and Group Discussions.
Course
Description
This course features a detailed study on the basics of grammar
with the objective of initiating good communication ability. It has various
lecture notes and videos with a vision of creating a comprehensive
understanding. In the present scenario, communicative competence is considered
to be the most essential requisites for achieving greater heights in one’s
career. Effective communication thus involves exchange of information. It
therefore becomes imperative for students of science and technology who are
instrumental in bringing about significant developments in the society to
master the language in the domain of Technical Communication. Effective
communication determines the personality of an individual. The aim of this
School of English is to impart the youths with various skills, including
speaking English, so that their future prospects are enhanced.
Communication
Lab
Since communication is the ‘Order of the Day’, the department
focuses on Communication Skills and Soft Skills. The Department of English has
a well established Communication Lab with a newfangled infrastructure.
Objectives of the
Communication Lab
- To improve teaching and learning by using computer as a tool
- To help learners improve their vocabulary
- To Guide them use words aptly in professional context
- To familiarize different rhetorical functions of Technical
English
- To help learners develop strategies that could be adapted while
reading text
- To train learners in organized Professional Writing
- To enrich the knowledge of Communication Skills and Soft Skills
- To improve Soft Skills, a unique training is being
given in:
- Personality
Development
- Intra
Personal Skills
- Inter
Personal Skills
- Interview
Skills
As educators, the department faculties continually reflect on
their teaching and update their practice to address the needs of the students,
placing a strong emphasis on the human side of teaching.