Department of English plays a pivotal role in nurturing students’ language proficiency across the four essential skills. With a dedicated focus on fortifying fundamental principles and revitalizing knowledge, our department boasts a team of target-oriented, seasoned faculty members with extensive teaching experience. The team consistently strive to exceed student expectations, fostering an environment where students feel comfortable seeking guidance, counselling, or clarification. Accessible and approachable, our faculty members ensure that students receive the support they need to excel in courses ranging from Communicative English to Communicative English Lab and Advanced Communication Skills.
At the heart of our English department lies a commitment to empowering students with the linguistic tools necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected world. Through comprehensive instruction and personalized mentorship, we aim to equip students with the proficiency and confidence to navigate diverse linguistic contexts with ease. Our faculty members serve not only as educators but also as mentors, guiding students on their journey towards proficiency in English language and communication. With a steadfast dedication to quality, the English department empower students to thrive in academic, professional, and personal endeavours.
Courses:
We offer English courses tailored to the specific needs of various engineering programs.
- Communicative English
- Communicative English Lab and
- Advanced Communication Skills
Dr. P. Sreehari Raju
Professor & Head |
Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. Andhra University, 2022
M.Phil. from Madurai Kamaraj University 2008
M.A. from Andhra University, 1996
Employee ID: 706
Teaching Experience: 27 years
Contact Number: 9989823415
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- Participated in International Conference on Calamity and Catastrophe in World Literature in English by Department of English- Andhra University, Vizag from 28th & 29th March 2022.
- Participated in a Three Day Workshop on ‘English for Writing Ph.D Thesis and Journal Papers by National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli by Department of Humanities and Computer Applications, conducted from January 20-22 2016.
- Participated in a Cambridge English Language Assessment Certificate of Attendance for Cambridge English Teachers Support Workshop- focusing on: Developing the four skills in preparing for Cambridge English Business Certificate (BEC) on 30th & 31st July 2014.
- Participated in a 4 Hour Creative Writing Workshop themed ‘Field Guide to Reality’ by British Council, attended on 9th December 2013 at Hyderabad.
- Participated in Challenges Behind Technical English Teaching conducted by St.Stanley College of Engineering & Technology on 10th August 2007.
- Participated in Quality Improvement Programme – Student Counselling and Career Guidance by NITTT&R ( National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Chennai from 20th June to 21st June 2008.
- Participated in a 6 Day faculty Enablement Program – Softskills conducted by IEG –JKC & Globarena Technologies Pvt. Ltd. From 11th February to 16th February 2008.
- Participated in Quality Improvement Programme by NITTT&R ( National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Chennai from 27th June to 2nd July 2005.
- Participated in Refresher Course on “Communication Skills in English” conducted by College of Engineering, Gudlavalleru in association with UGC-Academic Staff College, JNTU, Kukatpally, Hyderabad-72 from 15th September to 20th September 2005.
- Participated in Quality Improvement Programme by NITTT&R ( National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research from 21 June to 26th June 2004.
- Quality Improvement Programme by TTTI( Technical Teachers Training Institute), Chennai from 15th May to 18th May 2000.
- HoD, Department of English, 2020
- ‘Best Teacher Award’ given by Padmabhushan Dr. B.V. Raju (Founder Chairman) in 1999.
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| Name of the Faculty | Qualification | Designation | DOJ |
| Dr. P. Sreehari Raju | Ph.D. | Professor & HoD | 03/08/2001 |
| Dr. K. Bhavani | M.A., Ph.D. | Assoc. Professor | 08/07/2018 |
| Mrs. P. Prasanthi | M.A., (M.Phil) | Asst. Professor | 24/05/2007 |
| Mr. A. S. Kishore Varma | M.B.A. | Asst. Professor | 01/07/2015 |
| Dr. G. J. V. Prasad | M.A.,Ph.D. | Asst. Professor | 06/08/2011 |
| Mrs. S. Devaki Devi | M.A. | Asst. Professor | 18/06/2015 |
| Mr. Rajesh Battu | M.A. | Asst. Professor | 07/07/2017 |
| Mr. P. Arun Kumar | M.A | Asst. Professor | 16/05/2019 |
| Mr. M. A. Khan | M.A | Asst. Professor | 20/05/2019 |
| Dr. A.Kaladhar | Ph.D. | Asst. Professor | 26/08/2008 |
| Dr. G.Sunitha | Ph.D. | Asst. Professor | 21/08/2004 |
| Mrs. D. Pushpa | M. B. A. | Asst. Professor | 01/01/2020 |
| Mr. MD. Siddiq | M. B. A. | Asst. Professor | 08/02/2020 |
| Mrs. M. Sarada Devi | M.A., (Ph.D.) | Asst. Professor | 23/01/2020 |
| Mrs. K. Vasumathy Srinivas | M.A., M.Phil. | Asst. Professor | 20/01/2015 |
The Department of English has two Communicative English Laboratories and one Advanced English Communication Skills Lab.
Communicative English Labs
The two communicative English Labs impart LSRW skills to the students. Communication is playing a crucial role in the success of an Engineering student. The labs are equipped with computers and internet facility. The students are exposed to language skills which enable them to attain proficiency over the language. In the first year, students learn phonetics, Functional English, Intonation, stress and accent, Rhythm, JAM, E-mail Writing etc. Apart from regular syllabus, the labs also aim at imparting ‘Listen and Repeat’ practice with the help of short duration videos. The faculty conducts a range of language activities in the labs which are equipped with English software.
- Laboratory-in-charges: Mr. P.Arun Kumar & Mrs.S.Devaki Devi
- Laboratory-Technician: Mrs. R. Lalitha Kumari
Advanced Communication Skills Lab
The Advanced Communication Skills Lab helps students develop their employability skills in the areas of vocabulary, resume writing, oral presentations, report writing, group discussion and interview skills. The lab helps do research for their project and assignment presentations. The students take advantage of very useful videos and websites of reputed universities for enhancing their skills in English language. In this way, the lab focuses on the finer aspects of written and spoken English to prepare students acquire ease in communication, making the budding engineers ready for career advancement.
- Laboratory-in-charges: Mrs. K. Vasumathy Srinivas
- Laboratory-Technician: Mrs. R. Lalitha Kumari
Research Areas:
- ELT
- English Language and Literature
PHD Awardees:
- Dr. P. Sreehari Raju awarded Ph.D. on “Effective writing skills- A selective investigative study among the engineering students in Andhra Pradesh.”
- Dr. G. J. V. Prasad awarded Ph.D. on “A study of English Language Teaching through e-learning.”
