Department of English
Profile
English is an integral part of the Engineering curriculum. It serves as a bridge between the students’ years of formal study before joining Engineering and the professional life during and after Engineering that requires them to use English on a daily basis.
Objectives
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To improve the student’s fluency and accuracy in English as much as possible during the period of instruction
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To develop the student’s ability to hone their existing skills by using effective communication strategies throughout the instruction
- To provide an orientation to reach the expectation of the university, the college and the faculty both inside and outside of the classroom
- To prepare students to become more confident and active participants in all aspects of their undergraduate programs
Faculty of the Department
Professors |
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Dr. Saveen Souda. (Emp. ID- 03054) Areas of Interests: |
Assistent Professor(Contract) |
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Mrs.Dr. Lakshmi Mantha.(Emp. ID- 801900) Areas of Interests: |
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Mr. Suma Bindu Pothuri. M.A. (Emp. ID- 801899) Areas of Interests: |
The faculty of English is highly skilled in motivating and inspiring language students. Using tried and tested methods, our faculty helps the students to achieve their potential during the course.
Laboratories of the Department
The Department is equipped with excellent learning facilities including a well-resourced computer aided multimedia language laboratory. In the language laboratory, the students are not only given training in conversational English with emphasis on current usage in natural situations for both academic and everyday usage of English but also in elements of English pronunciation like basic sounds, stress, intonation and rhythm patterns, which are very important to natural-sounding speech. It also includes training and practice in the presentation of prepared academic talks. The focus is not only on fluency but also on clear as well as effective communication. The course also helps students to participate actively and effectively in group meetings, academic discussions, seminars, conferences etc.
Infrastructure
Software
- Sky Pronunciation
- Connected Speech
- Ease 1, Ease 2
- Letter, faxes and e-mails
- CALD
- EPD
Hardware
- Computer-aided Multimedia Language Laboratory with 40 computers
- Communication Lab with LCD/Screen Projector
- Audio and Video Learning Resources
Library facilities
- Reference books/Text books - 950