The Literary Association of the Department of English met to elect new officers. They organized various events to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the department including an international symposium on African American and Dalit literature with a guest speaker from Princeton University. Several colleges from the local districts participated in literary competitions, with one college winning the overall trophy. Highlights of the year included championships won by students and an upcoming national seminar on music in literature. Research scholars completed degrees and guest lectures were conducted covering various topics.

2. The Literary Association of the
Department of English met at the
beginning of the academic year to
elect the office bearers.
Janisha of III Literature – President
Bhagyashree of II Literature – Secretary
Shankunthula of II MA Literature – PG
Representative

3. The commemoration of the
Golden Jubilee of the
department was initiated with
BEEM 2017.

4. An International Symposium “Shackles to
Liberty” was organized on 28th July, on African-
American and Dalit Literature.
Dr. Nyle Fort from Princeton University, the
chief guest gave his valuable insights on the
theme.

5. Around 10 colleges from
Coimbatore and Nilgiris
districts participated
Dr. NGP College of Arts and
Science, Coimbatore bagged
the overall trophy.

6. The highlights of the year were two overall
championships bagged by the students of our
department from Kongunadu College and DR.
N.G.P College, Coimbatore.

7. A one day National Seminar titled “Music in/as
Literature” will be organized on 16th March 2018,
focusing on the musical content that is an inherent
part of world literature.
Dr. P K Babu, Principal MES College Mampad, Kerala
will be the chief guest.

8. Recitation
Extension activities
Visit to the MRC
Museum
A trekking expedition

9. This year nine research scholars
completed their M.Phil. Degree.

10. A guest lecture on
‘Drama’ and ‘History of
English Literature’ was
delivered by
Dr.Santhakumari,
former Head ,
Department of English,
Kongunadu College of
Arts and Science,
Coimbatore.