Department of English and Foreign Languages

About the Department

The Department of English and Foreign Languages provides students with the vital training to meet the demands of global communication. It helps them to develop proficiency in English and other languages. The department offers courses in English, Foreign Languages (German, Japanese, French, Korean, Chinese and Spanish), Professional Ethics and the Constitution of India to the College of Engineering and Technology students. The courses are designed to allow engineering students to get credit for a language course and meet future professionals’ linguistic requirements. The department also offers its support to various other departments like Humanities, Medical, Nursing, Architecture and Distance Education programs.

Foreign language courses have been developed to ensure the integration of language, literature, and culture at all levels. It helps to achieve and maintain coherence at various levels in terms of developing students’ abilities in the following areas: language proficiency, cultural literacy, and critical and creative engagement. Many tech professionals find that knowing a foreign language gives them a distinct advantage over their technical colleagues as the world comes to India, and Indians make an impression in nations worldwide.

The Department has also established itself as a hub for research in language, literature, and interdisciplinary studies. The department has some of the most notable English language and literature professors, academicians, and critics, each of whom has left an everlasting impression on students throughout generations.

1985

Established

54

Faculty & Staff

192

Publications

28

Ph.D (Awarded)

Vision

To transform lives through fine education and research.

To nurture learners with proficiency skills in languages.

To produce thoughtful, informed and engaged global citizens for an inclusive humane society.

Mission

To foster critical thinking, by adopting new pedagogical methods that strive to empower students to compete globally, with values of equity and inclusion, and inculcate in them higher-order research skills through study of languages and culture.

Dr. Kavitha Nair L

Dr. L Kavitha Nair

Professor & Head
hod.efl.ktr.et@srmist.edu.in

Welcome message

The Department of English and Foreign Languages believes that learning languages have become a worldwide passion and a necessary job requirement. Looking at the changing dynamics of the competitive world, our department enhances students’ communication skills in English and other foreign languages. Our goal is to stay at the forefront of innovative teaching, learning and research ideas. The department’s study areas provide learners with opportunities for advancement and creativity and teach them how to grapple with more significant issues such as gender, identity, social equality, and justice. The department has long taken pride in developing young men and women who are strong communicators and creative thinkers who can live meaningful lives and help the community progress.

Courses Offered

Languages Offered

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Subjects Offered

Research

The Department of English and Foreign Languages is home to a thriving academic community that conducts research. The scope of research topics extends to a wide variety of academic disciplines.

Infrastructure

Department Library/Conference Hall

The Department of English and Foreign Languages has a well-stocked library catering to the varied interests of students and faculty. The collection ranges from preparatory books for exams in English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, BEC and so on) to books on man- management, i.e., Philosophy, Ethics, and Religion etc.

Language Laboratory

The Language Laboratory has 60 computers, an LCD projector, a television, CD players and necessary software to develop LSRW skills in English and other foreign languages. The Language Laboratory also has an area outfitted with a podium and sound system, earmarked for presentations and group discussions. A language laboratory has been set up with the internet and online facilities to enhance the slow learners’ communication skills. It also helps to train students who appear for TOEFL, IELTS, GRE and other competitive examinations.

Faculty

Teaching environment and quality are central to SRMIST’s capabilities profile. Our Professors are the reason for our continued ability to foster emotional and value-adding learning experiences for our students. Our faculty members provide many opportunities to conduct research and engage with the industry in consultancy and other projects. This platform brings our faculty members a chance to expand their knowledge contribution as well as get those rich experiential inputs to the classrooms and labs, therefore, benefiting our students.

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Department of English and Foreign Languages

University Building, SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
Kattankulathur – 603203

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