Activities

The Dept. of English Shift-II in Association with IQAC of MGC Organizes A Seminar in “Key To Success-A Thrust On Speaking Skills” on 13^th Sep, 2023 from 02:00PM to 03:00PM. The Resource Person is Dr.S.Thangam. M.A., M.Phil., SLET, TEFL(UK), Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of English(PG), Chellammal  Women’s College. Venue at Rev.K.C.George SJ Memorial Hall, MGC

Let's congratulate the Head and Assistant Professors of Department of English, Shift II, for organizing a seminar today (13/9/23) in KCGSJ Hall. The resource person of the day, Dr. S. Thangam, Head & Assistant Professor, PG Department of English, Chellammal Women's College, elaborated on the topic " A Key to Success- A Thrust on Speaking Skills". Around 100 students attended the seminar and learnt about the nuances of improving the speaking skills. Students interacted enthusiastically with the resource person and made the seminar more meaningful. The resource person also distributed prizes to the winners of the competitions held by the Department recently.

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The Dept. of English of MGC in Association with IQAC of MGC  and Dept. of Library organizes Screening of the Movie “THE WHITE TIGER”   on 30^TH MARCH, 2023 from 01:00PM to 03:40PM. Venue at KCGSJ Memorial Hall.

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The Dept.of TAMIL And ENGLISH Shift-II in Association with IQAC of MGC Organizes  a Seminar in “SORKKAL KAVITHAIYENA MAARUM ATHISAYAM”    on 24^TH   March, 2023 from 03:00 TO 04:00PM. Venue at AV ROOM.  The Resource Person  is Thiru Murugan Manthiram, Lyricist, Screen Writer, Chennai.

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The Dept. of English Shift-I & II and ELAN Club in Association with IQAC of MGC Organizing Guest Lecture Programme  in Communication Skills on 19th Dec, 2022 from 02:30 PM in Online mode. The Chief Guest is Prof.S.THANGAM, M.A., M.Phil., SLET, TEFL(UK), Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, Chellammal Women’s College, Chennai.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SHIFT I & II

Report on Guest Lecture

The Department of English, Shift-I & II,in association with IQAC organized a guest lecture on 20-12-2022 via Google Meet. The Resource Person was Mrs. S. Thangam, Assistant Professor in English, Chellammal Women’s College, Chennai. Ms. S. SumaiyaSulthana was the Master of Ceremony. The Program began with a Prayer Song at 02:00 pm. Mrs.K.Y.Indhumathy Head of the Department of English, Shift-I delivered the welcome Speech and introduced the  Chief Guest. It was followed by Resource person’s Lecture on ‘How to enhance your Communication Skills”.She elaborated on the Four Important Communication Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in detail. The lecture was mesmerizing, and the students were spell-bound by her session. The program concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Mrs.K.Subhashini ,  Head of the Department of English, Shift-II.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH – SHIFT II

NEWS READING ACTIVITY

Department of English, Shift II, organized news Reading Activity for the I BBA students on 29/09/22 in the classroom. Students read out News regarding sports, cultural, social, etc. The activity was done in order to improve the reading skills of the students and also to know the importance of it. Students enthusiastically participated and read the News.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SHIFT II

• Department of English, Shift II, through its Association ELAN CLUB, conducted Competitions like Just a Minute, Story Writing and Newspaper Reading for all the students from 19/9/22 to 21/9/22. Students from various departments participated actively and won prizes.The prizes and certificates were distributed by Principal Dr. M. Sivarajan in the presence of Vice Principals of Shift I & II Dr. G. Gayathry and Dr. S. Shalini Maher, respectivelyon 30/9/22 in the Conference hall at 1.00pm.
• ELAN CLUB COMPETITIONS 2022
• PRIZE LIST

Department of English, Shift II, conducted various competitions through its association "Elan Club" from 19/9/22 to 21/9/22. Students actively participated and won prizes. The prize winners received their prizes on 30/9/22 from Principal Dr. M. Sivarajan in the presence of Vice Principals Dr. S. Shalini Maher and Dr. G. Gayathry. Congratulations to the winners.

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The prize winners of various competitions conducted by Department of English, Shift II

Department of English through its Association ELAN CLUB organised a guest lecture in association with IQAC on 13^th September at 1:30 pm. The second year students from the departments of Corporate Secretaryship and Computer Science attended the session. The session started with the welcome address by Prof. K Subhashini, Vice Principal and Head, Department of English, Shift- II. The resource person of the day was Prof. K Prabu, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shift-I. The topic of the session was “Stress Management Techniques”.  The resource person spoke about the different techniques to overcome stress and to get concentration on studies. He shared his expertise with the students. The session ended successfully with the formal vote of thanks which was rendered by Prof. P Femina, Assistant Professor, Department of English.

The Department of English, Shift-II of Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science organized a Guest Lecture   on 27 August 2021 via online mode.  The Resource Person was Mr.K. Prabu, Asst. Prof., Department of English, Shift-I, Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science. The session began with Welcome Address by Ms. K. Subhashini, Vice-Principal and the Head of the Department of English, Shift-II.  Then, the session was handed over to Mr. Prabhu.  The topic of the session was “How to approach education in a right way”.  The session went well with the students of two different streams II B.Com (CA) and II BCA.  Mr. Prabhu spoke about the importance of education, and how the present scenario has challenged the teachers’ to adapt different pedagogy to impart education successfully to the students.  Around 45 students enthusiastically participated in the session.  His ebullient speech was really awesome. It was followed by Remarks and a Question- and -Answer Session. The session was concluded by Vote of Thanks by S. Habeebunisa Begum, Asst. Prof., Department of English, MGC.

Department of English conducted an Online Webinar through its association “ELAN CLUB” on 12^th September 2020 from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. The program started with an invocation song, followed by Tamilthai vazhthu and College Anthem. Mrs. C. S. Annaline invoked the blessings of God by a word of Prayer. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department of English welcomed the Secretary, Principal, Chief Guest, Vice Principal, staff members and students, and also introduced the Chief Guest to the gathering. The Chief Guest for the program was

Ms. R. Yamini, Head, PG Department of Social Work.She has lots of credentials to her credit. She has been a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Social Worker, Remedial Teacher and Project Coordinator for Child Welfare Committee. She has been presenting and participating in many Workshops, Conferences and Seminars. She is also a Mental Health Professional with over 4 years of experience in counselling, rehabilitation and training. Her topic of the day was on “Relaxation and Calming Oneself”. She enthralled the audience by her motivating and inspiring speech, in which she spoke on the four F’s – Family, Finance, Favourite Job [Passion], Fame. She elaborated on the importance of Internal Motivation, Purpose, Resilience, Optimism and Gratitude. Staff and students who attended the program learnt the importance of using positive words. The Program ended successfully with a National Anthem.

Department of English conducted a Seminar through its association “ELAN CLUB” on 16^th August 2019 in Mar Gregorios Conference Hall from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. The program started with an invocation song by College Choir, followed by Tamilthai vazhthu and College Anthem. Ms. C. Sonal (III BCOM-CS), Coordinator of English Association welcomed the Secretary, Principal, Chief Guest, Vice Principal, staff members and students. The dignitaries in the Dais were honored by the Department with mementos. The Chief Guest Mr. N. Arjun was introduced by Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department. Mr. N. Arjun was an alumnus belonging to the first batch (2009-2012) in Shift II.He gave an exceptional speech on “Communication and Interview Presentation Skills”. He instructed the students about the importance of Communication.He made the session very lively by interacting with students and also made them involve in the session. He also spoke about how to present oneself in the interview. The session was very fruitful to the students. Honorable Secretary Rev. Fr. Philip Pulipra appreciated the chief guest for his inspiring speech. Mrs. Ann Hepzibah, Vice Principal of Shift I also applauded the speech of the Chief Guest and she conveyed to the audience that she felt proud for having an alumnus as the chief guest.   Prizes were distributed to the winners in Paraphrasing, Logical Reasoning and Seminar. Judges for the Seminar were honored with mementos. Vote of Thanks was given by Mr. R. Dhanush(II BCOM-CS), Assistant Coordinator, English Association. The Program ended successfully with a National Anthem.

Department of English conducted a Seminar through its association “ELAN CLUB” on 14^th August 2018 in Mar Gregorios Conference Hall from 3.15pm. The program started with an invocation song by Choir girls. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head, Department of English, welcomed the Secretary, Principal, Chief Guest, Vice Principal, staff members and students. Rev. Fr. Philip Pulipra, Secretary, blessed the gathering. Dr. K. Mohandoss, Principal, gave the inaugural speech, which was motivating to the students. The dignitaries in the Dais were honored by the Department with mementos. The Chief Guest Mr. SabareeshSenniappan gave an exceptional seminar on “Importance of English Language”. He instructed the students about the importance of English and the ways to acquire the Language like speaking with confidence, placingoneself in other person’s shoes, taking class to improve communication, practicing self-talk to become a good communicator, practicing reading to become a good communicator, imagining and mental rehearsal. He also said that great communication is a powerful tool to make things happen – both in professional and private life. He stated that English is a Global Language.

Department of English conducted its Department function “ELAN CLUB” on 23^rd August 2017in Mar Ivanios Hall at 2.35 pm. Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. J. Vincent Comraj, Principal, Government Law College, Thiruchirapalli. Mrs. A. Hency Juliet, Vice Principal and Dr. Mrs. Shalini Maher, Academic Dean, were the dignitaries. The program started with the prayer song sung by our college choir, followed by TamilthaiVazhthu and College Anthem. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department of English, welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest and Dignitaries were honored by the Department with momentos. Chief Guest gave an inspiring speech on “Importance of Communication in English”. After the speech, Prizes were distributed to the prize winners by the dignitaries. Mr. R. Vignesh of III BCOM proposed the Vote of Thanks. The program ended successfully with the National Anthem.

Department of English conducted its Department function “ELAN CLUB” on 7^th September 2016 in Mar Ivanios Hall at 3.15 pm. Chief Guest for the occasion was our Honorable Principal Dr. K. Mohandoss. Mrs. A. Hency Juliet and Mrs. S. V. Geethapriya, Vice Principals of Shift II and I, were the dignitaries. The program started with the prayer song sung by our college choir, followed by TamilthaiVazhthu and college anthem. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department of English, welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest and Dignitaries were honored by the Department with momentos. Our Principal Dr. K. Mohandossgave an excellent speech on “Importance of English as a Global Language”, which was inspiring and thought provoking. After the speech, Prizes were distributed to the prize winners by the dignitaries. Ms. M. Swapna of III BCOM proposed the Vote of Thanks. The program ended successfully with the National Anthem.

2021

Department of English through its Association ELAN CLUB organised a guest lecture in association with IQAC on 13^th September at 1:30 pm. The second year students from the departments of Corporate Secretaryship and Computer Science attended the session. The session started with the welcome address by Prof. K Subhashini, Vice Principal and Head, Department of English, Shift- II. The resource person of the day was Prof. K Prabu, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shift-I. The topic of the session was “Stress Management Techniques”.  The resource person spoke about the different techniques to overcome stress and to get concentration on studies. He shared his expertise with the students. The session ended successfully with the formal vote of thanks which was rendered by Prof. P Femina, Assistant Professor, Department of English.

The Department of English, Shift-II of Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science organized a Guest Lecture   on 27 August 2021 via online mode.  The Resource Person was Mr.K. Prabu, Asst. Prof., Department of English, Shift-I, Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science. The session began with Welcome Address by Ms. K. Subhashini, Vice-Principal and the Head of the Department of English, Shift-II.  Then, the session was handed over to Mr. Prabhu.  The topic of the session was “How to approach education in a right way”.  The session went well with the students of two different streams II B.Com (CA) and II BCA.  Mr. Prabhu spoke about the importance of education, and how the present scenario has challenged the teachers’ to adapt different pedagogy to impart education successfully to the students.  Around 45 students enthusiastically participated in the session.  His ebullient speech was really awesome. It was followed by Remarks and a Question- and -Answer Session. The session was concluded by Vote of Thanks by S. Habeebunisa Begum, Asst. Prof., Department of English, MGC.

2020

Department of English conducted an Online Webinar through its association “ELAN CLUB” on 12^th September 2020 from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. The program started with an invocation song, followed by Tamilthai vazhthu and College Anthem. Mrs. C. S. Annaline invoked the blessings of God by a word of Prayer. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department of English welcomed the Secretary, Principal, Chief Guest, Vice Principal, staff members and students, and also introduced the Chief Guest to the gathering. The Chief Guest for the program was

Ms. R. Yamini, Head, PG Department of Social Work.She has lots of credentials to her credit. She has been a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Social Worker, Remedial Teacher and Project Coordinator for Child Welfare Committee. She has been presenting and participating in many Workshops, Conferences and Seminars. She is also a Mental Health Professional with over 4 years of experience in counselling, rehabilitation and training. Her topic of the day was on “Relaxation and Calming Oneself”. She enthralled the audience by her motivating and inspiring speech, in which she spoke on the four F’s – Family, Finance, Favourite Job [Passion], Fame. She elaborated on the importance of Internal Motivation, Purpose, Resilience, Optimism and Gratitude. Staff and students who attended the program learnt the importance of using positive words. The Program ended successfully with a National Anthem

2019

Department of English conducted a Seminar through its association “ELAN CLUB” on 16^th August 2019 in Mar Gregorios Conference Hall from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. The program started with an invocation song by College Choir, followed by Tamilthai vazhthu and College Anthem. Ms. C. Sonal (III BCOM-CS), Coordinator of English Association welcomed the Secretary, Principal, Chief Guest, Vice Principal, staff members and students. The dignitaries in the Dais were honored by the Department with mementos. The Chief Guest Mr. N. Arjun was introduced by Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department. Mr. N. Arjun was an alumnus belonging to the first batch (2009-2012) in Shift II.He gave an exceptional speech on “Communication and Interview Presentation Skills”. He instructed the students about the importance of Communication.He made the session very lively by interacting with students and also made them involve in the session. He also spoke about how to present oneself in the interview. The session was very fruitful to the students. Honorable Secretary Rev. Fr. Philip Pulipra appreciated the chief guest for his inspiring speech. Mrs. Ann Hepzibah, Vice Principal of Shift I also applauded the speech of the Chief Guest and she conveyed to the audience that she felt proud for having an alumnus as the chief guest.   Prizes were distributed to the winners in Paraphrasing, Logical Reasoning and Seminar. Judges for the Seminar were honored with mementos. Vote of Thanks was given by Mr. R. Dhanush(II BCOM-CS), Assistant Coordinator, English Association. The Program ended successfully with a National Anthem.

2018

Department of English conducted a Seminar through its association “ELAN CLUB” on 14^th August 2018 in Mar Gregorios Conference Hall from 3.15pm. The program started with an invocation song by Choir girls. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head, Department of English, welcomed the Secretary, Principal, Chief Guest, Vice Principal, staff members and students. Rev. Fr. Philip Pulipra, Secretary, blessed the gathering. Dr. K. Mohandoss, Principal, gave the inaugural speech, which was motivating to the students. The dignitaries in the Dais were honored by the Department with mementos. The Chief Guest Mr. SabareeshSenniappan gave an exceptional seminar on “Importance of English Language”. He instructed the students about the importance of English and the ways to acquire the Language like speaking with confidence, placingoneself in other person’s shoes, taking class to improve communication, practicing self-talk to become a good communicator, practicing reading to become a good communicator, imagining and mental rehearsal. He also said that great communication is a powerful tool to make things happen – both in professional and private life. He stated that English is a Global Language

2017

Department of English conducted its Department function “ELAN CLUB” on 23^rd August 2017in Mar Ivanios Hall at 2.35 pm. Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. J. Vincent Comraj, Principal, Government Law College, Thiruchirapalli. Mrs. A. Hency Juliet, Vice Principal and Dr. Mrs. Shalini Maher, Academic Dean, were the dignitaries. The program started with the prayer song sung by our college choir, followed by TamilthaiVazhthu and College Anthem. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department of English, welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest and Dignitaries were honored by the Department with momentos. Chief Guest gave an inspiring speech on “Importance of Communication in English”. After the speech, Prizes were distributed to the prize winners by the dignitaries. Mr. R. Vignesh of III BCOM proposed the Vote of Thanks. The program ended successfully with the National Anthem.

2016

Department of English conducted its Department function “ELAN CLUB” on 7^th September 2016 in Mar Ivanios Hall at 3.15 pm. Chief Guest for the occasion was our Honorable Principal Dr. K. Mohandoss. Mrs. A. Hency Juliet and Mrs. S. V. Geethapriya, Vice Principals of Shift II and I, were the dignitaries. The program started with the prayer song sung by our college choir, followed by TamilthaiVazhthu and college anthem. Mrs. K. Subhashini, Head of the Department of English, welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest and Dignitaries were honored by the Department with momentos. Our Principal Dr. K. Mohandossgave an excellent speech on “Importance of English as a Global Language”, which was inspiring and thought provoking. After the speech, Prizes were distributed to the prize winners by the dignitaries. Ms. M. Swapna of III BCOM proposed the Vote of Thanks. The program ended successfully with the National Anthem.