Academic Department Calicut, Kerala University Estd. 1968

Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut

Constituent Department of Calicut University, Calicut

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About Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of English

Established in 1969, the Department has come to be recognized as a leading academic centre for studies in English language and literature in Kerala. The teaching and research tradition set by former faculty members such as Prof. C. T. Thomas, Dr. S. Velayudhan and several renowned teachers including Prof. C. A. Shepard, Dr. Jim Davy, Prof. G. Kumara Pillai and Prof. M. G. Sudhakaran Nair is being continued by the present faculty of the Department. In accordance with the requirements of times new areas of studies relating to literature and related disciplines have been introduced in the syllabi of the post graduate courses. The research scholars under the supervision of the faculty are working on topics relating to different literatures in English, theory, women’s writing, English language teaching, comparative studies and linguistics. During the past decades, 36 students have been awarded Ph.D Degrees. The Department has conducted several seminars including one International Seminar on Canadian Studies. It brings out a biannual Journal Interventions. The Department Library has a rich collection of over 20,000 books and journals.

Courses Offered

- Master of Arts (MA English)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil English)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D English)

Thrust Areas

- British literature
- Postcolonial Literature
- Other Literatures in English
- Literatures of the Marginalized
- Gender Studies
- Translation Studies
- Cultural Studies

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation Calicut University, Calicut

Campus Location Calicut, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Master of Arts (MA English)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil English)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D English)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Thrust Areas

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

British literature

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Postcolonial Literature

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Other Literatures in English

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Literatures of the Marginalized

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Gender Studies

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Translation Studies

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Cultural Studies

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut

Where is the Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut located?

The Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut is an academic teaching department of Calicut University, Calicut, located in Calicut, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut are conducted as per Calicut University, Calicut guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of English, Calicut University, Calicut?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Calicut University, Calicut.