DEPARTMENT OF Tamil

History

The Department of Tamil is an Integral Part of the Institution since its inception in 1955. The department is flourishing about 8 staff members and around 1500 students, and offer Part-I Language Tamil and Part IV Non-Major Elective to students pursuing other languages.

 

Retired Faculty Members List

S.No

Name

Desgination

Date of Appointment

Date of Retirement

1.

Late Mrs.Rajam Krishnan M.A.,

 

Principal

1958

1986

2.

Late Mrs.Parvathi Krishna Murthi, B.A (Horis),B.T.,

HOD

1958

1993

3.

Mrs.Susila Markandan M.A.,M.phil.,

HOD

1958

1994

4.

Late Mrs.Kanakalatha.P  M.A.,M.Ed.,

SG Lecturer

1965

1995

5.

Mrs.Jwala Jayaraman  M.A.,M.phil.,

HOD

1965

1999

6.

Mrs.Thulasi Shanmugam M.A.,M.phil.,

SG Lecturer

1968

1999

7.

Dr.Fathima M.A.,Ph.D.,

Reader

1971

2002

8.

Late Mrs.Gomathi Srinivasan M.A.,M.phil.,

HOD

1968

2003

9.

Dr.(Mrs).Maharifa M.A.,M.phil., Ph.D.,

HOD

1971

2006

10.

Mrs.Seenath Rohaiya M.A.,

SG Lecturer

1975

2006

11.

Mrs.R.Zeenath M.A.,M.Phil.,

HOD & Associate Professor

1992

2023

12.

Mrs.Munna M.A.,M.Phil.,

Assistant Professor

1996

2023

 

Since April 2023 ONWARDS Dr.O.Nazeema Banu is taking charge of the Department. Its our proud privilege of the Department of Tamil to work under her Leadership.

 

The current members of the Faculty are

S.No

Name

Desgination

Date of Appointment

 

1

 

Dr.O.Nazeema Banu M.A., M.Phil.,B.Ed., Ph.D.,

HOD & Associate Professor.

 

1999

2

Dr. I.S.Parveen sultana M.A.,B.Ed., Ph.D.,.,

Associate Professor.

1999

3

Dr.O.M.S.Ameer HamsaBeevi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,.,

Assistant Professor.

1999

4

Mrs.K.Jothi Lakshmi M.A., M.Phil.B.Ed,

Assistant Professor.

1999

5

Dr.V.Sheela M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor.

2004

6

Dr.M.Lakshmi M.A., M.Phil.,Ph.D

Assistant Professor.

2004

7

Dr.K.Nasreen Fatima M.A., Ph.D.,

Temporary Teaching Staff

2023

8

Dr.M.Nadhiya M.A.M.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D., M.A(Lingustics), M.A(Sociology)

Temporary Teaching Staff

2023

 

Vision
  • To instil in young minds an appreciation for the classical language, Tamil and its ever-evolving nature. To facilitate an exploration in the rich literature and culture of Tamil from its glorious past to the dynamic present.
Mission

 

  • To ameliorate an all-round language skill. To identify and improve the oratorical/ public speaking skills and creative writing skills of the students. To expose students to the abounding literature of Tamil and to inculcate critical thinking.
Highlights

 

  • Inviting literary luminaries to address/interact with students
  • Conducting puppet shows on themes taken from Tamil literature.
  • Model making/poster making events for the students to showcase their skill.

 

Programmed offered:

UG

PG

M.Phil

Ph.D

Foundation course in Tamil

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Department Photo

 

Department Activities

Date

Program

Title

Chief Guest /Resource Persons

09.08.2023

Tamil Association

 

Mrs.Ameer Sultan Film Director,Actor & Screen Writer

09.08.2023

Tamil Association

 

Mrs.Ameer Sultan Film Director,Actor & Screen Writer

23.08.2023

Tamil Department Associate Institute of Cultural Research Institute- 111th National Seminar –Paper Presentation

Mr.Vanavi Raniyin Padaipulagam Seminar Paper Topics: 1.Ulagakavi Bharathi 2.Anaiyatha Sudaretruven Noolil Mahakavi Bharathiyin thakkangal 3. Yukthiyum Bhakthiyum Oru Parvai 4.Unnoodu Nan kavithai thoguppil Eyarkaiyin azhakiyal 5.Minnarsuvaiyil prabhanjakaviyin Velicham 6.Makkal Padum Pattil Eraimai 7.Semithuvaitha Nizalum nijamum 8.Nengil uramum Nermaithiramum 9.The Existential Phenomena vs Phenomenal Existence: A Readin of Manikkavasagars Verses of Wisdom 10. The Legend of Prakalath :A Contemporary perspective 11. Known History and the unknown

Chief Guest 1.Mr.Vanavi Rani 2.Kavimani Mr.T.M.Abdul Kathar 3.Dr.K.A.Rajaram,Director, Institute of Cultural Research Institute 1.Dr.O.M.S.Ameer Hamsa Beevi 2.Dr.V.Sheela 3.Dr.M.Lakshmi 4.Dr.M.Nadhiya 5.Dr.K.Nasreen Fathima 6.Mrs.S.Mumtaj Beevi 7.Dr.S.B.Saleema 8.Mrs K.Jothilakshmi 9.Dr.P.Lalitha 10.Dr.Madhu 11.Dr.Mallika Begum 12.Dr.M.Deepa 13.Ms.Pavani

07.09.2023 &08.09.2023

Two Days Seminar

Andrada Vazvil Thamizh Session 1. Andrada Vazvil Thamizh-Medicine Session 2. Andrada Vazvil Thamizh-Law Session 3. Andrada Vazvil Thamizh-ClassRoom Session 4. Andrada Vazvil Thamizh-Media Session 5. Andrada Vazvil Thamizh-Poetry Session 6. Andrada Vazvil Thamizh-Music

1. Dr. K. Sivaraman Managing Director, Arogya Siddha Hospital 2.'Ilakkiyach Selvar' Rajam MP Nathan Advocate, High Court 3. Kalaimamani Dr. M.U Ahmed Maraikayer Formar, Head of the Tamil Department New College, Chennai. 4. Mr. V. Neelakandan Deputy Managing Editor Anandavikadan 5. Poet Arvumathi Screenwriter 6.Kalaimamani Iraiyanpan Kuddoos vice president, Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Commission.

29.01.2024 to 02.02.2024

Faculty Development Programme

“Digitalisation and Teaching Languages”

1. Dr.T.Augustine Arul Prasad,(Associate Professor, PG and Research Department of Chemistry DDGD Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam, Chennai). 2. Dr. Anna Priya (Assistant Professor of History,Stella Matutina college of Education college, Chennai) 3.Dr.Uma Maheswari (Assistant Professor of Education,Stella Matutina college of Education college, Chennai)