Department Profile
The Department of English, St Joseph’s College, Irinjalakuda started functioning along with the inception of the college in 1964, teaching English as Part I component to Pre-Degree students, and to the undergraduate students from 1967 onwards. During the initial years of its formation it was staffed by a competent team consisting of Prof. Meenakshy Thampan, Rev. Sr. Mary Pastor and Miss. Thankamma Job with Prof. George Kuruvilla as the Head of the Department. Rev. Sr. Franco, the Founder Principal was also on the faculty of the department.
In 1981, a Degree Course in English Language and Literature was started with British History and Sociology as subsidiary subjects. In 2001, the Department became full-fledged with the introduction of the Post graduate course in English Language and Literature. The Department has been upgraded to the status of a Research Centre, in 2012 under Calicut University. The present strength of the faculty is 11 with one Associate Professor, and ten Assistant Professors.
Department of English (Self- Financing) commenced during the academic year 2015 with Journalism and Electronic Media as subsidiary subjects. Present strength of faculty is five.
Activity Report
Sanctioned Strength of The Students In The Department
UG = 40+40+40 = 120
PG = 20+20 = 40
Sanctioned Strength Of The Students In The Department Of English (Self-financing)
Retired Faculty Of The Department Of English
Late Rev. Sr. Mary Franco CHF (Founder Principal)
Rev. Sr. Mary Pastor CHF (Retd. as Principal)
Mrs. Meenakshy Thampan Ex. MLA (Retd. as H.O.D.)
Rev. Sr. Philo Ivantia CHF (Retd. as Principal)
Rev. Sr. Rosalind S.A.B.S.
Mrs. Mary Vithayathil (Retd as H.O.D.)
Dr. Vimla K. Menon
Mrs. Marykutty George
Dr. Mary Williams
Dr. Anne Mary K. Manavalan
Dr. Radha P.S. (Retd as H.O.D.)
Dr. Rani Paul Ukkan (Retd as H.O.D.)
Dr Sarala Joyce Christopher (Retd as H.O.D.)
Dr Shali Anthappan (Retd as H.O.D.)
Other Special Programmes Conducted
UGC National Seminars
International Workshop
Faculty Consultancy Programme
Musical Magica – Western Classical Music Concert
Speak English Project
Green Earth Project
Beauty and Health Care – Certificate Course
UGC Minor Projects Granted
Dr Rani Paul Ukkan.
1. Stage Adaptation of Prescribed Plays for College Students (2007 – 2008). (Completed)
2. English in Scientific Research Writing (2009 – 2011). (Completed)
Dr. Asha Thomas
The Cultural, Psychological and Linguistic Impact of Exclusive Children’s Channels on the Pre-Adolescent Child. (2010 – 2012) (Completed)
Ms. V.S. Sujitha.
Creating A Female World: A Study of Julie Taymor’s Movie Adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest (2013 – 14), (Completed)
Ms Sonima K.K.
Exploring the Personal Idiom: The Role and Relevance of Feminist Theatre Movements in India. (2013 – 14), (Completed)
Dr Linet Sebastian
“Documentation of the Endangered Indigenous Cultures of Kurichiya and Kuruma Tribal Communities of Wayanad.” UNESCO Sahapedia Fellowship 2017. (Completed)
Books Published By Students
Jalakireedam: Poems and Dairy Notes by Ms. Shanitha Immanuel. Published by Santa Maria Books, Irinjalakuda – II PG English (2007)
To Unveil the Unknown by Ms. Lijoy Joy – III UG English (2002)
General Programmes of the Department Of English
Intercollegiate Literature Quiz Sagesse Lit
Bridge Course
Add-on Course in Communicative English
Certificate Course in Beauty and Health Care
Invited Talk on Personality Development
PET Exams for Freshers
Student & Faculty Extension Programme (Non-Academic)
Endowment Lecture
Poets’ Day
Faculty Exchange Programme
Outreach Programme
Release of Student Manuscript
Skit Competition
Drama Competition
Debate Competition by English Club
UGC NET Coaching
