BA ENGLISH
Studying B. A. English at SACAS involves the inculcation of sophisticated reading skills and to improve an ability to place literary texts in their wider intellectual and historical contexts. The Department of English trains you in English Language, Literature and Linguistics.
Department Overview
The Department of English at SACAS, established in 2019, offers the B.A. English programme with a balanced focus on academics and co-curricular growth. Through vibrant clubs like The Renaissance (literary association), The Bookmark (Readers’ Club), The Na Va Ra Saa (theatre club), The Hypothesis (research club), and The Brainwave (competitive exam training), the department nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Alongside regular guest lectures, workshops, industrial visits, and seminars, the department also hosts its flagship event—Beyond Words, a literary conclave that encourages deeper engagement with literature. The Department through English Literature cultivates values, shapes identity, and inspires personal and intellectual growth in the students.
Vision
To make the department a centre for academic excellence and high-quality research by kindling the imagination and critical thinking of the students.
Mission
To provide quality-based language training at the foundation level,To create a literary culture and pave the way for academic research, To help students think critically by nurturing their LSRW skills.
Objectives
To help students evolve with a combination of self-confidence, positive attitude, and social responsibility, To blend LSRW skills among students for easy English learning, To overcome the inhibition among students towards English language and literature, To create a platform for students to hone their latent potential, To explore and reach out to academicians, institutions, and bodies for research and academic activities.
Academics
Training Provided / Undergone by The Students
OUR FACULTY
THANGA KUMARAN M
M.A. (English), M.A. (Linguistics), M.A. (Tamil),M.Phil., PGDELT, TN SET, (Ph.D.)
Experience: 8 years
B.A. English fosters critical thinking, communication, and creativity, empowering students with a deep appreciation for literature and a successful future.
Students Testimonial
S. Sanjay Raman
III B.A. English
Studying B.A. English at SACAS has been a meaningful journey beyond textbooks, with engaging clubs like The Bookmark and NAVARASA. The faculty’s storytelling approach and interactive activities make learning enjoyable, while events and alumni sessions boost our confidence and creativity. The department nurtures communication skills, critical thinking, and a deep love for literature, creating a space to express, explore, and grow.