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Government Degee college, Sadasivpet

 Vinayaka Kumar

 Department of English

Dt: 01-10-2020

I Achievements of the Departments

 No. of Admissions

         Received National Level Awards - Nil 1-3 Received State Level Awards - Nil

1-4 Received District Level Awards – Nil

II                 Achievements of the Faculty

           Teaching Learning: -

           Research &Innovations: 1. Identity Crisis Langsten Hughes Selected Poems March, 3 and 4 2017 Manonmaian Sundaranar University 978-93-5267-857-0.

2.  Moral values from the Bhagavadgita April 7th and 8th 2017 Sree Rama Engineering college 978-93-5268-196-9

3.  ICT in Teaching English language and Literature February 16th and 17th 2018 Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College 978-93-5291-505-7

4. February 21 2019 National Seminar from Department of Telugu Karuna rasam in Pushpa vilaapam ISSN 2456-4702

5.  Soft skills from Bhagavadgita Sri Venkateswara vedic University February 6-9 2019 ISBN 978 -81-933356-8-0

6.  Attended Regional Workshop at Tara Government College on ‘Implementation of E- Office at Government degree colleges” on 26th April, 2019

7.  Faculty Development Pogramme at Infosys from 5th to 13th August 2019

8.  Impact and competency of IQAC in NAAC Grade of an Institute” at Smt. N.P. Savithramma Government college for Women Chittoor on 6th and 7th November 2019 9789353 910488

      Others - Nil

III               Achievements of the Students

       Academics – College offering BA/B.COM/B.SC courses with optionals.

        Sports - Students participated in Yuvatarangam Sports Events.

        Cultural – Students performed various cultural activities in Yuvatarangam.

         NSS – NSS camps conducted in Rural areas.

 NCC- Students attended NCC camps conducted by concerned regiments

         Placement – Nil

         Others - Any National/International achievement.

History of the Department

      Since 1984, the year of inception of the institution, the Department of English has been very much in action. The department had a single post since 1984.

      The college offers one media of instruction – i.e. Telugu in B.A., B.Com & B.Sc. 33 batches of students have successfully completed their graduation and perfected themselves in English, with English has the first language.

      Since the inception of the college, the following faculty members excellence for the welfare of the college and students.

1. Sri M.S.Narsimha Chary.
2. Sri N.Prabhakar
3. Smt. K.Nagamani
4.  Sri. C. Venkanna
5. B.Nageshwar
6. P.Shiva Kumar

      The members of the department fully co-operate and have rapport with  the students.

ACHIVEMENTS:

For the academic activates

Vinayaka Kumar, Lecturer in English acting as In-charge of the Department

•  And has been working in the Department since June ,2018..

• Attended a workshop on “English Language Learning” Conducted by Commissionarate of Collegiate Education, Hyderabad in collaboration with US State Department.

• The faculty members of the Department are deputed to different colleges for extension lectures on their request.

• Guest lectures are arranged in addition to regular curriculum.

• For merit students project works and Seminar classes are arranged by the team.

• The Department is also giving additional coaching for advanced learners to compete with other students in various competitive exams.

• The department has been continuing a certificate course on Communication Skills since many years.

• Department conducts Remedial Classes for the students to develop proficiency in English communication.

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Central Library

       Central library is providing students with a good number of book in English. The Library contains Literature Classics, Grammar Books, Books on Vocabulary, Phrasal Verbs, Personality Development, English text books prescribed Paper – I and Paper – II. The library also providing general knowledge books  in English.

Competitive Booksalso available in the Library for the benefit of students.

Departmental Library

A Language library is being maintained in the Department to provide General Books in English for the benefit of the students. Books are available for the staff and students for their ready reference. The books are issued regularly and a register is maintained to that effect. Few literary journals were ordered which would help the students in learning of English.

Consultancy services are being provided for the staff and the students in any area of English like providing books, correction of mistakes, translation of words, etc.

Field Trip to English Language Lab (ELL)

Tara Government Degree College

Spoken English classes are being conducted for the students in classrooms as well as English Language Laboratory (ELL). CDs and cassette players are used to impart the knowledge of listening and speaking skills in areas such as stress, pronunciation, accentuation etc to make them meet the challenges of modern life.

A session on Listening Comprehension

Practice by the students

TEACHING STAFF DETAILS:-

1. Vinayaka Kumar

                      M.A., NET

            Vinayaka Kumar has been recruited by Andhra Pradesh College Service Commission (APCSC) as Junior college Lecturer and entered into Collegiate Education as Lecturer in English in the month of November 2010.. His first posting as Lecturer in English was at N.M. Government Degree College, Jogipet. He completed his Master Degree from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

1. Bhaava Veena Pushpa Vilapam – Karuna Rasam

ISBN No .2456-4702

Febraury -2019

1. Scintillating Showers

“Soft Skills Camouflaged Communication”

Ancient and Contemporary

ISBN 978-81-933356-8-0

Febrauary-2019.

1. One Day workshop –“ Internal Quality Assurance Cell

26^th April 2019.

1. ELETS Conference at Marriott Hotel .

February 4^th and 5^th ,2019

1. “Global Business Foundations Skills”

5^th  August to 13^th  August ,2019

INFOSYS, HYDERABAD.

1. “Emerging Trends in Higher Education;

The Role of IQAC in NAAC Grade of an Institute

ISBN 9789353 910488

November,6 and 7^th ,2019.

Curriculum Vitae

Name                                                                    : Vinayaka Kumar

Date of Birth                                                       :26-01-1966

Designation                                                         : Lecturer in  English,

                                                                              Govt. Degree College, Sadasivpet.

Date if Entry into Service at UG Level           :08-11-2010

Permanent Address                                            :Vill: Gandham guda,

                                                                          Mandal:Rajendranagar, Dist. Ranga Reddy.

Phone Number                                                    :9441736538

E-mail Address                                                   :    vinayakakumar2633@gmail.com

Educational Qualification                                : M.A., NET.

Experience                                                          : 10 Years (U.G. Level)

WORKLOAD PARTICULARS OF THE FACULTY

Government Degree College, Sadasivpet has more than Two hundred student strength. It has One sanctioned post in the Department of English. At present One Lecturer  working in the Department

Department Time Table

First year Students 92,

Second year Students 54

Curricular Aspects

       The Department has resolved to conduct Personality development classes for the students to face the challenges of the modern age, discussed their academic problems and also try to solve.  The department also decided to conduct competitions like Quiz, G.K., Essay Writing ad Elocution periodically to make the students face competitive examinations confidently and also to make the students achieve mastery over the language by using  You tube and the other language related websites.

      The department also committed to conduct an extension lecture by inviting a subject expert from the neighboring colleges and also from the professors of the Department of English, Osmania University, Hyderabad. 

      The department also decided to take the students on educational tour to Osmania University Centre for International Programs (OUCIP), The English and Foreign Language University (EFLU), Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad Central University (HCU) after the completion of the syllabus.

      English is indispensible for all the students who enter college for higher education. Its importance is felt by the students and they are enthusiastic in enriching their communication skills. The aim of the Department is to enable the students encounter the present day situations confidently and efficiently with their knowledge of English. Hence, the department has taken up several activities to make the students perfect in English.

Seminars

      Seminars are conducted in the department of English on various topics. Students are very active at presenting the seminars on the given topics. Marks for the Presentation of Seminar will be uploaded in the University student profile.

Seminar marks are the part of Evaluation.

Group Discussions

      Group discussion is one of the important activities in developing the speaking skills of the students.

Assignments

      Students have been given assignments which are part of Evaluation Assigment and kept in the department after guiding the students in preparing the assignments for the sake of record.

Quiz

      Quiz competitions have been conducted in the department twice in a month on different authors, writers, poets and the authors prescribed for poetry, prose and non-detail lessons and also related to general knowledge for benefit of  the students.

Novel Activities

      On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, the 5^th of September, 2012 certain novel activities have been taken up like Learn a word Everyday to teach the students and the staff a new word everyday in order to fac1ilitate them to learn and improve their vocabulary

Colorful charts of the poems like Parts of Speech ,Life ,Poem by Charlotte Brute, Idioms, Phrasal verbs which were included in their curriculum helped them understand the poems ans Grammar easily and improved their imaginative power. Such activities of teaching made learning easy.

Reading Skills

Modern technological inventions like computers, televisions, Youtube,Whatsapp Instagram Reading app players etc are depriving the students for the reading skills and therefore they are asked to read newspapers regularly to inculcate the habit of reading and to improve their reading skills.

Writing Skills

The Department encourages the creative talents of the students and as a result the students write short stories and poems and prove their skill and creativity in writing English. Besides dictation of notes, writing assignments, tests, preparation of seminars also help them improve their writing skills.students also instructed to text messages in English through Watsapp and improve their writing skills

Competitions

The department conducts competitions like Quiz, GK, Elocution and Essay wriring to encourage the competitive spirit among the students.

Field Trips:

The department feels the responsibility to train the students to enable them in getting suitable jobs and so, a field trip to Hi-tech city universities of Osmania and Hyderabad Central University  where many multi-national companies are in run, so that the students can have a idea about the importance of English associated with the progress of the country.

Linkages

Linkages with the Department of English, Government Degree College for Women, Sangareddy and Tara Degree College, Sangareddy have been made to enable the students broaden their aspect of learning.

Extension Lectures

      Department of English arranged extension lectures on different topics from different colleges. As our college has linkage with Tara Degree College, Sri. G. Praveen Kumar Lecturer in English has been invited to deliver extension lecture on communication skills.

Teaching, Learning And Evaluation

Teaching:- Year long Annual teaching by preparing annual plan is prepared for teaching. Faculty members take the classes according to the time-table are give synopsis / teaching notes to the students.After admition the students into Ist year programmed Bridge classes are conducted to bring all students to a uniform level.

                Seminars, group discussions, quiz programmers are added to supplement the normal teaching practices. For better understanding, models are prepared by students and are used as teaching aids.

Learning:To encourage independent learning in addition to class room learning, some study projects are undertaken. Assignments are given to increase the students learning capacity. Model questions for P.G. entrance are also discussed. To make the students acquire additional knowledge, guest lecture is arranged.

Evaluation:Monthly tests are conducted to record their progression. For slow learners remedial class will be conducted.

Research, consultancy and Extension

Faculty Members participate in Govt.Programmes like Janmaboomi as resource persons and are taking active part in N.S.S.activities. Our faculty members extended their extension lectures at other colleges on request of concerned Principals.        

Infrastructure and learning resources

Central Library is being used by the students to take the books . In addition to that we have Department Library from which guided text book reading is made possible in the department with the help of our faculty members.

Student support and progression

Personal care of students is taken and supports their physical and the psychological needs. Many of the students are pursuing higher studies and professional courses. To support poor students Faculty members of the Department are Donate funds to purchase text books and note books.

Organization and Management

Faculty attended the Orientation,Refresher courses conducted by State Govt. and other  for the purpose of self-improvement. faculty members are working in several committees such as admission, special fee committees to assist the Principal in his administration. and update knowledge, Faculty will participate in all there courses

Healthy Practices

• Strengthening the syllabus by additional curricular inputs every year with new modules.
• Arranging guest lectures by University Professors and faculty other Colleges.
• Arranging guided text book reading.
• Donating funds to financially poor students every year for purchasing Academic Books.
• Faculty holding the rsponsibity of Academic Coordinator.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• Actively participated in Janma Bhoomi programme along with NSS students at various colleges.
• Conducted quiz programme at UG level.
• Encouraging the students to prepare for various Computer Competitive exams and also for P.G enteance examsin the concerned subjects and state Campus placements.
• Motivated the students to various competitive exams at university level.
• Actively participated in various sports events organized by different organizations at District level
• Actively participated at UG level Computer script writing of MANA TV programme.

TEACHERS LEARNING AND ORIENTATION

1. Attends Refresher courses for latest knowledge.
2. Group Discussions on New Topics.
3. Consults University professors to update the curriculum.
4. Attends seminars on advanced topics like super of internet in the present generations.

ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE STUDENTS

1. NSS and NCC program officers encourage the students to serve the institution and also to participate in social activities like pulse polio, blood donation camps and Flag Day activities.
2. Students are encouraged to participate in cultural programs like songs, dance, skits, sports and games.
3. Incentives are given to talented students such as prizes and certificates.
4. Prepares students for several competitive examinations like PGCET, other government jobs, etc...
5. A good number of our students have pursued higher studies in different universities.

MEASURES TAKEN FOR SLOW LEARNERS

1. Remedial classes.
2. Student seminars.
3. Examination oriented assignments.
4. Examination oriented Question Bank.
5. Clippings from magazines and News Papers.
6. Counseling for creating interest in the subject.
7. Preparation of charts.
8. Guest lectures.
9. Students are advised to see watch TSAT TV programs on concerned Subjects
10. Learning and Evaluation of the students is being done by Internal Semester and terminal examinations.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS

1. Quiz programs, Seminars and Assignments are given on advanced topics
2. Study Projects to inculcate interest at college level research activities
3. Clippings from magazines, Periodicals and reference books
4. Guest Lectures.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, SADASIVPET

DEPARTMENT ENGLISH

Review of results for last Five years

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-2019

Department of English

Osmania University

Course Structure under the Reorganized CBCS

(with effect from AY 2019-20)

Subject: English (First Language)

BA/BSc/BCom and other UG Courses

      Course Objectives

The 20-credit, six-semester course seeks to enhance the English language skills of undergraduate students by

• Strengthening their grammar and vocabulary 
• Improving their reading and writing skills
• Enhancing their listening and speaking skills 
• Imparting to them important life skills and human values 
• Encouraging them to think creatively and critically
• Exposing them to a variety of content-rich texts 
• Expanding their emotional intelligence
• Developing gender sensitivity among them.

    Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the 20-credit, six-semester course, an undergraduate student will be able to

• Read, understand, interpret a variety of written texts
• Undertake guided and extended writing using appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar
• Listen with comprehension and speak with confidence in both formal and informal contexts with reasonable fluency and acceptable pronunciation
• Become employable with requisite professional skills, ethics and values.

    Credits, Syllabus, and Instructional Hours

Semesters I & II

Course Code:

Instruction: 4 clock hours per week

Credits: 4                                                                              

Continuous Assessment: 20 Marks

University Examination: 80 Marks

Duration of University Examination: 3 Hours

Course Structure

Four equal units per semester integrating English language learning with ethics, values, and skill development.

The syllabus will include, but is not limited to, the following components:

Prescribed Text Book for Semesters I & II: English Made Easy. Editors: Prof. E. Suresh Kumar, Prof. Sumita Roy and Prof. A. Karunaker. Orient Blackswan, 2016.

Testing Pattern in the Revised CBCS

Subject: English (First Language)

(With effect from AY 2019-20)

BA/BSc/BCom and other UG Courses

Semesters I & II

I Internal Assessment: 20 marks

II End-Semester Exam: 80 marks

• Section I: 6 short answer Qs to be set. 4 to be answered.

4 x 5 marks each = 20 marks

• Section II: 4 long answer Qs with internal choice to be set.

4 x 15 marks each = 60 marks

Note: Questions should cover all units. In Section I, Q 1 to be based on Unit I, Q 2 on

Unit II and so on. In Section II, Q 7 A & B to be based on Unit I, Q 8 A & B to be based on Unit II and so on.

Semesters III & IV

Course Code:

Instruction: 3 clock hours per week

Credits: 3                                                                              

Continuous Assessment: 20 Marks

University Examination: 80 Marks

Duration of University Examination: 3 Hours

Course Structure

Three equal units per semester integrating English language learning with ethics, values, and skill development.

The syllabus will include, but is not limited to, the following components:

Semesters V & VI

Course Code:

Instruction: 3 clock hours per week

Credits: 3                                                                              

Continuous Assessment: 20 Marks

University Examination: 80 Marks

Duration of University Examination: 3 Hours

Course Structure

Three equal units per semester integrating English language learning with ethics, values, and skill development.

The syllabus will include, but is not limited to, the following components:

In addition, the syllabus of Semesters III-VI will impart, as in Semesters I and II, either directly or through the use of authentic materials, communication skills (formal and informal conversation skills, debating skills, interview skills etc), social skills (politeness, patience, participation, cooperation, sharing etc), soft skills (such as negotiation, team work, decision making, beating the odds, dealing with failure etc), and values (such as honesty, empathy, fortitude, selflessness etc). 

Testing Pattern in the Revised CBCS

Subject: English (First Language)

(With effect from AY 2020-21 and 2021-22)

BA/BSc/BCom and other UG Courses

Semesters III and IV ;  Semesters V and VI

I Internal Assessment: 20 marks

II End-Semester Exam: 80 marks

• Section I: 6 short answer Qs to be set. 4 to be answered.

4 x 5 marks each = 20 marks

• Section II: 4 long answer Qs with internal choice to be set.

4 x 15 marks each = 60 marks

Note: Questions should cover all units. In Section I, Q 1 to be based on Unit I, Q 2 on

Unit II and so on. In Section II, Q 7 A & B to be based on Unit I, Q 8 A & B to be based on Unit II and so on.    

SectionI:  should have as instruction:

 Answer any 4 of the following questions. (4 x 5 = 20)

 

Section II:  should have as instruction: 

Answer the following questions. (4 x 15 = 60)

 

The 4th question in Section II  can be based on post-reading
activity, but note that a) only text-based units have post-reading
activity, and the writing-based unit doesn't (ie 2 out of 3 units
have; but since each text-based unit has 2 texts, there will be
altogether 4 post-reading activities to choose from), b) evaluation of
the answers to Q 4 will be very subjective because the question will
not have any ready-made answer.
 

FUTURE PLANS

1. To inculcate Discipline, righteousness, devotion to work and responsibility of being a good citizen among the students and also for the society .
2. To concentrate more on student education and their problems  to improve their results.
3. To introduce Job oriented short term courses like  Learning Computer & Programming Skills including  Personality Development & soft skills.