ABOUT DEPARTMENT
Established in 1977, the Department of English at GOVT.DEGREE COLLEGE, AVANIGADDA is one of the oldest in the College. Given its history, the Department has been closely involved in the growth of the College and has contributed consistently to academic and cultural life. Home to pioneering intellectuals and grooming young minds towards excellence in the past, the Department strives to consolidate and maintain this legacy, and holds itself to high standards in academic performance and social responsibility.
VISION:
The cornerstone of the English Department’s vision is to establish the department as a hub of academic excellence by encouraging and fostering language proficiency, , literary sensibility, life skills and critical thinking among learners to meet their professional demands in today's globalized environment.
MISSION:
1. Knowledge dissemination through a need based curriculum of English language, literature, communication and soft skills
2.Language skills approach through technology integrated and interactive/activity-based methods
3.Make the learners aware of social ideals
4.Training on linguistic proficiency in preparation for competitive and other exams
AIM:
To enable the students to
1.Enhance skills in first language
2.Learn and distinguish native and non-native varieties of English
3.Express creatively in a given context
4.Read critically and interpret the text
5.Enhance and improve their drafting and editing skills
6.Enrich knowledge and confidence in pursuing professional
7.Participate in Workshops, Seminars, Mock Interviews etc
OBJECTIVES:
• To reflect the fact that literature is nothing but the reflection of life and a way of knowing, rather than a gathering of information or theories.
• To foster the creation of literature as well as study of it
• Introduce students to creative, academic and professional writing.
METHODOLOGY:
The department of English • Uses Bilingual method to break the barriers between regional medium and English medium students. This method is used to instill confidence among the students of rural area to overcome inhibitions and try to converse in English.
• Distributes reading material in printed form.
• Uses Smartboard to screen video clippings to teach communication skills and soft skills.
• Conducts frequent writing assignments, opportunity to present orally and lively discussions of literary texts, contemporary issues in the course material.
• Organizes group discussions and student seminars.
• Encourages students to participate in public readings and performances.
• Organizes guest lectures.
Teaching Staff
NAME Designation Qualification Photo Profile V. Aruna Kumari Lecturer MSc.,MA,MPhil.,PGDTE 
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NAME Designation Qualification Photo Profile From To Duration Dr.Bolla Mallikharjuna Rao Lecturer in English M.A., Ph.D 
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Programs Offered
| S.No | Year of Starting | Title of the Program | LEVEL (UG,PG) | Duration (in Years) | Sanctioned Annual Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1977 | B.A (History, Economics, Political Science) | UG | 3 | 60 |
| 2 | 1977 | B.COM (GENERAL) | UG | 3 | 60 |
| 3 | 1999 | B.COM (COMPUTER APPLICATIONS) | UG | 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 2001 | B.SC (MATHS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY) | UG | 3 | 60 |
| 5 | 2005 | B.SC (MATHS, PHYSICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE) | UG | 3 | 50 |
| 6 | 2019 | B.SC (MATHS, DATA SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE) | UG | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | 2020 | B.VOC (ZOOLOGY, AQUACULTURE, CHEMISTRY) | UG | 3 | 30 |
ENGLISH SYLLABUS
CBCS 2023-24 Regulation
SEMESTER
NAME OF THE PAPER
Syllabus
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A Course on Communication and Soft Skills
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II
A COURSE IN READING & WRITING SKILLS2023
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CBCS 2020-21 Regulation
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NAME OF THE PAPER
Syllabus
I
A Course in Communication and Soft Skills
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II
A Course in Reading & Writing Skills
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III
A COURSE IN CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS
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Human Values and Professional Ethics
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II
Business Communication
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CBCS 2015-16 Regulation
SEMESTER
NAME OF THE PAPER
Syllabus
I
General English - 1
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II
General English
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III
General English - 2
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Course Outcomes
Program Specific Outcomes
Previous/Model Question Papers
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Time Table
Student Profile
Department Meetings
ACADEMIC YEAR
DEPARTMENT MINUTES
2022-23
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2021-22
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2023-24
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Department Activities
DATE
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY
REPORT
2023-10-18
Webinar
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2023-08-02
Guest Lecture by KLC Dewi
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2023-06-28
Student Seminar SEM - II
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2023-06-28
STUDENT SEMINAR SEM - III
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2022-12-07
Guest Lecture by AVV Malleswaramma
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2022-10-11
Role Play on Giving Directions
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2022-08-08
Bilingual National Seminar
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2022-06-12
Group Discussion on how to Avoid foolish opinions
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2022-06-06
Group Discussion on Interview Skills
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2021-10-27
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT
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2021-08-13
Student Seminar
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2021-08-11
Student Seminar
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2019-03-09
Field and Cultural Trip
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2018-12-18
Grama Sachivalayam Survey
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2018-09-12
Quiz and Essay writing
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2018-08-18
Dr.D.Uma Rani, Head of the Dept. of English, GDC Tiruvuru had taken classes to students at GDC, Avanigdda
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2018-08-18
guest lecture
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2018-08-10
Essay Writing
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2018-08-02
Student Seminar
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2018-03-09
Historical tour to Challapalli Fort
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Results Analysis
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Publications
Research Publications
S.NO
Name of THE TITLE
Author
Journal
Date
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1
The Nation as A Mother (Vandemataram): A True Spirit of Nationalism in Anandmath
V.Aruna Kumari
They mirrored the Struggle
2022-08-08
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2
Sri Aurobindo’s spiritual percepts in the poetry
G.Mani babu
Research journal of English language and literature
2013-04-09
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3
Use of Online Resources among B.ED College Students In Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh: A Study
G.Mani babu
English Studies International Research Journal
2015-06-10
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4
Concept of nature in Sri Aurobindo’s and Sarojini Naidu’s poetry. A comparative analysis
G.Mani babu
Research journal of English language and literature
2013-04-08
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Awards/Achievements
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MoUs/Collaborations
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Activities under MOU
MoU
The Hindu College,Machilipatnam
2022-09-30
ENGLISH
Strengths in Research and Education
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Noble College,Machilipatnam
2022-10-31
ENGLISH
Organized Certificate Courses,Seminars,Work Shops and Guest Lectures
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SRR & CVR GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE
2021-10-27
ENGLISH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT
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GDC, Tiruvuru
2018-07-18
ENGLISH
Guest Lecture, Faculty exchange, Student live project(ongoing)
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