Vision

To be a vibrant centre of academic excellence in English Studies—Literature and Language—that forms integrated individuals through intellectual growth, creativity, ethical leadership, and social commitment.

Mission

Empowering students with qualitative knowledge, practical skills, and meaningful learning experiences in English Studies, contributing to integrated growth for career and life.

Creating intellectually rich learning environments that promote excellence in communication, critical thinking, and creative expression.

Fostering values of empathy, integrity, and social responsibility through literary, cultural, and contextual learning.

Offering programmes and services of high academic standards that prepare students for higher education, employability, and global engagement.

Encouraging students to become agents of social transformation through reflective study of literature, culture, and society.

Objectives

1. Promote academic excellence through innovative teaching methods and a comprehensive curriculum in English Language and Literature.
2. Cultivate a culture of research and inquiry by encouraging interdisciplinary studies and scholarly engagement in emerging areas of English Studies.
3. Enhance communication and linguistic proficiency to prepare students for academic, professional, and global interactions.
4. Inspire creativity and artistic expression through exposure to diverse literary traditions, cultural narratives, and performance-based learning.
5. Foster critical and analytical thinking to help students engage thoughtfully with social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of life.
6. Encourage holistic development by nurturing empathy, integrity, and a sense of social responsibility.
7. Create an inclusive, learner-centred environment that values collaboration, creativity, and lifelong learning.
8. Strengthen professional competence by integrating employability skills, digital literacy, and practical applications into the curriculum.

Overview

The PG Department of English at Don Bosco College (Co-Ed), Yelagiri Hills, stands today as a distinguished and intellectually vibrant academic community that seamlessly integrates scholarship, creativity, communication, and research into a transformative educational experience. Established in 2012 as a Language Department dedicated to strengthening foundational English proficiency, it evolved into offering B.A. English (2014) and later M.A. English (2017), marking its growth as a dynamic centre for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

The Communicative English Academy (CEA), launched in 2016, remains instrumental in enhancing foundational English competence for first-year students across all disciplines. The department fosters intellectual growth through its vibrant associations—the English Literary Association and the Junior Research Forum—offering students platforms for competitions, workshops, presentations, and creative expression.

The annual BosLit Literature Festival is a flagship event showcasing literary talent, academic dialogue, and cultural vibrancy through competitions, national/international conferences, and student publications. The department also publishes the BosLit pamphlet, the peer-reviewed BosLit Journal of Language and Literature (BJLL), and the English for Life workbook.

The department has a consistent record of winning overall championships in prestigious institutions across Tamil Nadu. With NET/SET-qualified faculty, strong student admissions, and a culture of academic excellence, the PG Department of English continues to nurture articulate communicators, thoughtful scholars, creative thinkers, and responsible citizens.

Programs Offered

B.A. English
M.A. English

Professional / Vocational Courses

Faculty Details

#	Name	Qualification	Designation	Area of Specialization	Image
1	Mr. Leo Maria Francis	M.A., M.Phil., MHRM.	Assistant Professor (Adhoc) & Lead Counsellor – Zatti Counselling Centre	English Language Teaching, Counselling Psychology
2	Mr. Sureshrajan R	M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., NET	Assistant Professor & Head – PG	Literary Theory & Criticism, Cultural Studies
3	Fr. Jerome Hendry S	M.A.	Assistant Professor & Head – UG	Existentialist Literature
4	Fr. Charles Grace M	M.A., B.Ed.	Assistant Professor	Canadian Literature
5	Mr. Sarathkumar G	M.A.	Assistant Professor & Coordinator – PVC	English Language Teaching, American Literature
6	Mr. Joshua L	M.A.	Assistant Professor	Gender Studies, Subaltern Literature
7	Mrs. Riya S	M.A.	Assistant Professor	Indian Diasporic Literature, Subaltern Literature
8	Ms. Hema Mary M	M.A.	Assistant Professor	English Language Teaching, American Literature
9	Mr. Raghul S	M.A (Linguistics)., B.Ed.	Assistant Professor	English Language Teaching, Language and Linguistics
10	Ms. Amala Rencia J	M.A., NET	Assistant Professor	Shakespeare Studies, Caribbean Literature
11	Mrs. Priyadharshini P	M.A., M.Ed., CTET., NET	Assistant Professor	Postmodernism, Women’s Studies
12	Ms. Madhumitha R	M.A.	Assistant Professor	Children’s Literature, Film Appreciation, Existentialism
13	Mr. Aaron J	M.A.	Assistant Professor	Post-humanism, Gender Studies, Comparative Literature

Vision - தொலை நோக்குப்பார்வை

தமிழ் மொழியின் செழுமை, இலக்கியம் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரத்தை காக்கவும், வளர்த்தெடுக்கவும் கல்லூரி மாணவர்களிடையே விமர்சன சிந்தனை, படைப்பு திறன்களை ஊக்குவிக்கவும் தமிழ் மொழியில் இலக்கிய திறன்களையும் ஒருங்கிணைந்த வளர்ச்சியை மேம்படுத்தவும் தமிழ்த்துறை செயலாற்றுகிறது.

Mission - செயல்பாடுகள்

மாணவர்களுடைய படைப்பாக்கத் திறன்களை வெளிக்கொண்டு வருதல், பிற கல்லூரிகளில் நடைபெறும் போட்டிகளுக்கும், தமிழ்நாடு அரசின் போட்டித் தேர்வுகளுக்கும் மாணவர்களை தயார் செய்து வெற்றி பெறச் செய்தல், மாணவர்களின் வாசிப்பு திறனை மேம்படுத்துதல் ஆகியன தமிழ்த்துறையின் செயல்பாடுகள் ஆகும்

Objectives – நோக்கங்கள்

• தமிழ் மொழியின் பெருமையையும் முக்கியத்துவத்தையும் காக்கும் நடவடிக்கைகளை முன்னெடுத்தல்.
• வாசிப்பு பழக்கத்தின் அவசியத்தை மாணவர்களிடம் உருவாக்குதல்.
• தமிழ் மொழியின் நவீன இலக்கிய வளர்ச்சியை வெளிக்கொணர்ந்து, இக்காலத்திற்குப் பொருந்துமாறு செயல்படுத்துதல்.
• நவீன தொழில்நுட்பத் துறையில் தமிழ் மொழியின் பயன்பாடுகளை அதிகரித்து, அதன் அடையாளத்தை நிலைநாட்டுதல்.
• போஸ்கோ நாடக இயக்கத்தின் மூலம் சமூக விழிப்புணர்வை மாணவர்களுக்கும் பொதுமக்களுக்கும் ஏற்படுத்துதல்.
• இலக்கியங்கள் மற்றும் வரலாற்று சான்றுகள் குறித்து கருத்தரங்குகள், பட்டிமன்றங்கள் மற்றும் பயிலரங்கம் போன்ற நிகழ்ச்சிகள் நடத்துதல்.
• வரலாற்றில் புதைந்த மக்களின் பண்பாட்டுச் சுவடுகளை பாடத்திட்டத்தின் வழி வெளி கொணர்தல்.
• இலக்கியங்களின் வழியாக வாழ்வியல் சிந்தனையை மாணவர்களிடத்து கொண்டு சேர்த்தல்.

தமிழ்த்துறை – ஓர் மீள்பார்வை

2012 ஆம் ஆண்டு கலை அறிவியல் கல்லூரி தொடங்கப்பட்டது. அன்று முதல் இயங்கி வருகின்ற பாடப் பிரிவுகளுக்கு மொழிப்பாடம் கற்பிக்கும் வேளையில் தமிழ்த்துறை செயல்பட்டு வருகின்றது. அன்று தொட்டு இன்று வரை மொழிப்பாடம், கலாச்சாரம், வரலாற்றுச் சான்றுகள், இலக்கிய படைப்புகள் வழி வெளியாகும் சிந்தனைகள் என அனைத்தையும் தமிழ்த்துறை கற்பித்து வருகின்றது. அன்று முதல் குழந்தை இயேசு, முனைவர் தி. ஆ. இரமேஷ், முனைவர் இராஜா மற்றும் முனைவர் அ. குமார் ஆகியோர் துறைத்தலைவர்களாக செயலாற்றி தங்கள் பங்களிப்பை நல்கினர். 2022 முதல் முனைவர் த. லதா அம்மையார் அவர்கள் தமிழ்த்துறை தலைவராக இன்று வரை பதவி வகித்து வருகின்றார்.

நடுவர்கோன் வேதநாயகம் தமிழ் மன்றம்

நடுவர்கோன் வேதநாயகம் தமிழ் மன்றம் 2014 - 2015 ஆம் கல்வியாண்டில் தொடங்கப்பட்டது. இம்மன்றத்தின் வாயிலாக மாதந்தோறும் வாசிப்புத் திறனை ஊக்குவிக்க புத்தகப்பயணம் நிகழ்ச்சி நடத்துதல், மாணவர்களின் படைப்பாற்றலை ஊக்குவிக்கும் வகையில் தேடல் காலாண்டு இதழ் வெளியிடுதல், இயல், இசை மற்றும் நாடகத்தை மேம்படுத்தும் வகையில் ஆண்டு தோறும் முத்தமிழ் விழா நடத்துதல், தமிழ் மொழி சார்ந்து சொற்பொழிவுகள், கருத்தரங்குகள் மற்றும் பயிலரங்குகள் ஆகியவற்றை நடத்தி தமிழ் வளர்ச்சிக்கு உறுதுணையாக நடுவர்கோன் வேதநாயகம் தமிழ் மன்றம் செயலாற்றுகிறது.

வழங்கப்படும் பாடங்கள்

இளங்கலை அடிப்படைத் தமிழ்

உதவிப் பேராசிரியர்கள்

#	NAME OF FACULTY	DESIGNATION	QUALIFICATION	SPECIFICATION	IMAGE
1	Dr. LATHA D	Assistant Professor & Head	M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., SET., NET., Ph.D.,	Sangam Literature, Bakthi Literature
3	Dr. SARAVANAN P	Assistant Professor	M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.,	Classical Literature, Sitru illakiyangal,Modern Literature
3	Mr. SRIRAM B	Assistant Professor	M.A.,B.Ed., NET.,	Bakthi Literature, Modern Literature
3	Mr. KARTHICK N	Assistant Professor	M.A., B.Ed.,	Modern Literature, Classical Literature
4	Mr. ANBARASAN K	Assistant Professor	M.A.,B.Ed., NET.,	Modern Literature, Classical Literature

Vision

To form intellectually competent, ethically grounded, and socially committed individuals by becoming a distinguished centre of learning in defence, national security, and strategic studies fostering analytical thinking, patriotic values, and global awareness in harmony with the College’s goal of developing integrated persons.

Mission

To empower students with quality knowledge and practical experience, provide a vibrant platform for academic and defence interactions, and collaborate with armed forces and national security institutions to enrich strategic culture and enhance employability.

Objectives

As an academic centre, the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies serves multiple roles in promoting national security awareness and strategic scholarship:

• Capacity Building – To nurture analytical abilities and develop competent individuals capable of addressing national and international security challenges, enhancing employability in defence, civil services, research, and policy domains.
• Academic – Professional Interface – To serve as a bridge between academia, military professionals, and policymakers through seminars, workshops, field visits, outreach programmes, and collaborative learning for the holistic formation of students.
• Research and Consultancy – To undertake academic research and offer consultancy services to think tanks, defence institutions, and government agencies, contributing to institutional growth, partnerships, and national development.
• Defence Collaboration and Outreach – To provide academic and research-based inputs to the Indian Armed Forces and engage with communities through security awareness programmes, fostering responsible citizenship and social transformation.
• Holistic Security Studies – To explore diverse dimensions of security including national, regional, maritime, economic, environmental, and nuclear security and promote academic initiatives that support inclusive national and rural development.

Overview

The Department of Defence and Strategic Studies at Don Bosco College (Co-Ed), Yelagiri Hills, is dedicated to the systematic and interdisciplinary study of national security, defence policy, military affairs, and strategic affairs. Established in 2022, the department was founded under the visionary leadership of Rev. Dr. Thaddeus, whose commitment, guidance, and academic foresight laid a strong foundation for its growth. His leadership continues to be regarded as the driving force behind shaping the department’s academic identity, mission, and long-term direction.

The department aims to prepare students for careers in Defence and Uniformed Services, Civil Services, Strategic Research Institutions, Think Tanks, and various other security-related sectors. Since its inception, the department has witnessed consistent growth in academic excellence, student strength, and institutional reputation.

A significant milestone in the department’s journey is the success of its First Outgoing Batch (2022–2025). The students achieved remarkable academic and professional accomplishments, reflecting the department’s strong commitment to quality education, effective mentoring, and holistic development. Notably, Ms. Nisha secured the University 2nd Rank, bringing great pride to the institution through her outstanding academic excellence. Adding to this distinction, Mr. Arun has successfully joined the Indian Army as a General Duty Soldier and is currently undergoing training with the Madras Engineer Group (MEG), Bangalore, while Mr. Mukeshwaran has been appointed as an Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) in India Post, marking a strong beginning to his public service career.

Securing such prestigious Central Government positions in the very first batch stands as a significant achievement for the department, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence, disciplined training, and holistic student development. These achievements exemplify the department’s focus on academic excellence, discipline, and career readiness. The department takes great pride in guiding students toward meaningful and impactful professional pathways, reinforcing its mission to develop competent, responsible, and service-oriented individuals.

With a team of six dedicated Faculty Members, the department continues to deliver a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. The programme equips learners with analytical, strategic, and leadership skills essential for understanding and addressing complex national and international security challenges.

The department actively organizes Seminars, Workshops, Research Interactions, Expert Lectures, and Training Sessions, featuring defence professionals, military strategists, researchers, and policymakers. These engagements enrich classroom learning and cultivate a research-oriented mindset among students.

An important highlight of the department’s academic calendar is its Annual Intercollegiate Event, Defence Fusion. Introduced in 2023, the event has grown in scale and prestige, with successful editions conducted in 2023, 2024, and the current academic year 2025. Defence Fusion attracts participation from numerous colleges, providing a dynamic platform for students to engage in academic competitions, strategic discussions, and leadership-oriented activities. The event has become a hallmark of the department, fostering collaboration, intellectual exchange, and academic vibrancy across institutions.

In alignment with the college’s mission of Holistic Education and Nation-Building, the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies remains committed to academic excellence, national service, discipline, character formation, and global awareness. The department continues to inspire students to become responsible citizens, informed strategic thinkers, and future leaders in the field of national security.

Programme of Study

B.A. Defence & Strategic Studies (3 Years)

Professional / Vocational Education and Competitive Examination Courses

Odd Semester 2025–2026

Even Semester 2025–2026

Faculty Members

#	NAME	QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION	IMAGE
1	Mr. SarathKumar G	M.A., B.Ed	Assistant Professor & Head i/c	English Language Teaching
2	Ms. Nandhini P	M.A. Defence and Strategic Studies	Assistant Professor	Drone Technology and Space Militarization
3	Mr. Mari Selvan S	M.A. Defence and Strategic Studies	Assistant Professor	National Security and Terrorism
4	Mr. Muthu Krishnan M	M.A. Defence and Strategic Studies	Assistant Professor	Geo-politics and International Relations
5	Ms. Jerin Lisa A	M.A. Defence and Strategic Studies	Assistant Professor	Energy Security, Conflict and Peace Studies
6	Cmdr Lingesh M	M.Sc Defence	Part-Time Faculty	Telecommunications and Electronic Warfare, Cyber Security