hi guys
welcome back to college! u all must be happy with cell phone ban restricted only to classroom. but make sure u don't have ur phone on in ur classroom as the fine is hefty. (10000?)
your juniours are yet to come so using it for my work. there is some technical snag in inviting one more person toauthor this post. let me see whether it works this time.
hope u all have an interesting semester ahead.
bye
sujatha
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Happy Holidays!
Hi
Thank you guys for such a touching comments. You sure made my day! i used to get nice feedback earlier, but bloggin has given it an edge over other comments. i'll try to do more justice to my teaching. But whatever personal problems i had, i used to forget it as i enter your class and enjoy the next one hour. so u too made the class interesting. not all students did that. hope you have similar fun in the forthcoming semesters.
You all must have started your holidays by now(!i am still working!)Laze around and have fun! Try to read some interesting books at least one for this holiday (for those who hate reading!) i went to an exhibition in Dass community centre (opp stella maris / chola hotel)which was for books, cds and games at a very low prizes. the books cost was as low as Rs.10/- if you have kids in your family u cd buy lovely bks for 10 and 20. cd packs for Rs.100 (4 movies) and animation cds and games at low prizes is available. it is upto 17th june try to go and see if there is anything is interesting for u.
Thank you guys for such a touching comments. You sure made my day! i used to get nice feedback earlier, but bloggin has given it an edge over other comments. i'll try to do more justice to my teaching. But whatever personal problems i had, i used to forget it as i enter your class and enjoy the next one hour. so u too made the class interesting. not all students did that. hope you have similar fun in the forthcoming semesters.
You all must have started your holidays by now(!i am still working!)Laze around and have fun! Try to read some interesting books at least one for this holiday (for those who hate reading!) i went to an exhibition in Dass community centre (opp stella maris / chola hotel)which was for books, cds and games at a very low prizes. the books cost was as low as Rs.10/- if you have kids in your family u cd buy lovely bks for 10 and 20. cd packs for Rs.100 (4 movies) and animation cds and games at low prizes is available. it is upto 17th june try to go and see if there is anything is interesting for u.
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Farewell to Classes!
Hi Guys
It is farewell time folks!
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
This good bye is only only to classes not our chat, hope to continue in this blog. read thru your feedback. thanks for all the compliments, i'll treasure it always. few worthy suggestions are duly noted and will try to implement it. (being strict for one, will try). hope you all succeed in your life and achieve what you dream in your life! i have invited one more moderator for our online blog - ashoka, hope she'll continue with this blogging. i too will join regularly. i would like others to make regular posting to improve your language skills and general knowledge skills. others too can give suggestions on future topics.
good luck
see u later
sujatha
It is farewell time folks!
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
This good bye is only only to classes not our chat, hope to continue in this blog. read thru your feedback. thanks for all the compliments, i'll treasure it always. few worthy suggestions are duly noted and will try to implement it. (being strict for one, will try). hope you all succeed in your life and achieve what you dream in your life! i have invited one more moderator for our online blog - ashoka, hope she'll continue with this blogging. i too will join regularly. i would like others to make regular posting to improve your language skills and general knowledge skills. others too can give suggestions on future topics.
good luck
see u later
sujatha
Monday, 5 May 2008
Favoutite Movie!
Hi Guys
read thru all ur posts. Interesting to see ppl like vijay who is not very comfortable talking in front of a crowd (but chatty among friends), talking so much on such imp issue! keep it up vijay! i do agree with some of his points (but 75 lines and still more???). but vijay when life doles out major problems human survive it because of hope and belief in God is a kind of hope! iam talking from personal experience. so each one will learn something fr life. there are ppl like kamal, satyaraj (karunanidhi?) who continue to practice atheism. Only our religion gives room to atheists too. let's live and let live!
next topic on role model did not take off (less controversy)
i want u to tell me abt one movie that created a great impact in ur life - tamil, telugu, eng., hindi - anything. shd specify what was special. no story or review pls
nice suggestion by few of u to practice ur language skills. but one thing i wd like to remind u all is that this is an online blog where abbr and short forms are accepted. short forms shd be comprehensible to everyone. no need to worry abt capitalization here. but definitely NOT in answer papers. chill out guys why are u all sounding so serious and stuffy! the idea behind blogging is to enjoy and practice our language skills. that's it!
hoping to hear from u abt interesting movies! again let me remind u no stories or reviews.
read thru all ur posts. Interesting to see ppl like vijay who is not very comfortable talking in front of a crowd (but chatty among friends), talking so much on such imp issue! keep it up vijay! i do agree with some of his points (but 75 lines and still more???). but vijay when life doles out major problems human survive it because of hope and belief in God is a kind of hope! iam talking from personal experience. so each one will learn something fr life. there are ppl like kamal, satyaraj (karunanidhi?) who continue to practice atheism. Only our religion gives room to atheists too. let's live and let live!
next topic on role model did not take off (less controversy)
i want u to tell me abt one movie that created a great impact in ur life - tamil, telugu, eng., hindi - anything. shd specify what was special. no story or review pls
nice suggestion by few of u to practice ur language skills. but one thing i wd like to remind u all is that this is an online blog where abbr and short forms are accepted. short forms shd be comprehensible to everyone. no need to worry abt capitalization here. but definitely NOT in answer papers. chill out guys why are u all sounding so serious and stuffy! the idea behind blogging is to enjoy and practice our language skills. that's it!
hoping to hear from u abt interesting movies! again let me remind u no stories or reviews.
Monday, 31 March 2008
Existence of God????
Hi
Last week Alwin's presentation on the existence of God gave rise to many questions. i would like to throw it open for discussion to every one on this topic. How many of us believe in God or a super power or no such belief. Pls give reasons for ur belief. this discussion is purely academic not to hurt any religious sentiments. hope everyone will use rational arguments not emotional
Last week Alwin's presentation on the existence of God gave rise to many questions. i would like to throw it open for discussion to every one on this topic. How many of us believe in God or a super power or no such belief. Pls give reasons for ur belief. this discussion is purely academic not to hurt any religious sentiments. hope everyone will use rational arguments not emotional
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Book Review
Dear students
hope everyone has completed your book review. pls suggest some interesting books for others to read from your experience.
hope everyone has completed your book review. pls suggest some interesting books for others to read from your experience.
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Book Review & Feedback
Hi guys,
I read all the reviews posted. I completely agree with Uday, if we cd do something worthwhile then it is best to do so. This kind of movies are for awareness. Visiting and helping such children should follow after such movies. That is up to us who shd take the initiative. As a teacher it is difficult for me to take all 38 to a place like that. But I can tell u from personal experience there are many places doing great jobs for special children. I was involved in a project where I visited schools like little flower convent, clarke’s school, udavum karangal, ajay school of deaf and st.louis. as part of NSS or any other programme we cd do something constructive or we cd do like uday in a small but significant way.
Krithika’s review was very poignant, identifying the high pts of the movie. Annie’s focused on the teacher’s part in the movie. Gomathi’s is more balanced review. Maheswari was very passionate in her review. Avvai… what did you mean by ‘fish out of water’? Pradeep raised a valid question about class playing a major role. His pt of view was that Ishaan belonged to upper middle class so they cd afford such boarding school and other enhancements. If he had been from lower class wd it have been possible? A point to ponder.
Sree’s short review (who’s dis) and uma’s detailed review were interesting to read. Who’s tamizh?– good review abt the movie. Sangeetha’s (weird online name!) review was very emotive and highlighted the high points of the movie. Most of the scenes referred are in connection with father which was very observant of the student. Pradeep’s & Prasad’s sweet and sincere comments, touching review by Ramya, Sangamithrai and Manjula made an interesting read. Satish seems to be confused abt the movie – nice or not? Vijay – you had to use the word ‘cool’, still u used lot more other words, so ok for now. Balasubramiam feels it is sacrilege to miss this movie. (is it really?)
Late reviews I’ll comment later.
This week pls select your book for review. The authors selected for review are
SIDNEY SHELDON, JEFFREY ARCHER, DAN BROWN, JAMES HADLEY CHASE.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Maheswari - "THE WIND MILLS OF GOD"
Krithika – Doomsday Conspiracy
I read all the reviews posted. I completely agree with Uday, if we cd do something worthwhile then it is best to do so. This kind of movies are for awareness. Visiting and helping such children should follow after such movies. That is up to us who shd take the initiative. As a teacher it is difficult for me to take all 38 to a place like that. But I can tell u from personal experience there are many places doing great jobs for special children. I was involved in a project where I visited schools like little flower convent, clarke’s school, udavum karangal, ajay school of deaf and st.louis. as part of NSS or any other programme we cd do something constructive or we cd do like uday in a small but significant way.
Krithika’s review was very poignant, identifying the high pts of the movie. Annie’s focused on the teacher’s part in the movie. Gomathi’s is more balanced review. Maheswari was very passionate in her review. Avvai… what did you mean by ‘fish out of water’? Pradeep raised a valid question about class playing a major role. His pt of view was that Ishaan belonged to upper middle class so they cd afford such boarding school and other enhancements. If he had been from lower class wd it have been possible? A point to ponder.
Sree’s short review (who’s dis) and uma’s detailed review were interesting to read. Who’s tamizh?– good review abt the movie. Sangeetha’s (weird online name!) review was very emotive and highlighted the high points of the movie. Most of the scenes referred are in connection with father which was very observant of the student. Pradeep’s & Prasad’s sweet and sincere comments, touching review by Ramya, Sangamithrai and Manjula made an interesting read. Satish seems to be confused abt the movie – nice or not? Vijay – you had to use the word ‘cool’, still u used lot more other words, so ok for now. Balasubramiam feels it is sacrilege to miss this movie. (is it really?)
Late reviews I’ll comment later.
This week pls select your book for review. The authors selected for review are
SIDNEY SHELDON, JEFFREY ARCHER, DAN BROWN, JAMES HADLEY CHASE.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Maheswari - "THE WIND MILLS OF GOD"
Krithika – Doomsday Conspiracy
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
brochure details
the following are some information for dept brochure:
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT BROCHURE
Booklet form / Portrait
Colour pages / pastel shades
One line quotes in every page
Glossy pages
Photos of faculty members spread out in different pages
Photos
First Page – Title page
Department Photograph + Communications Lab Photograph
Text – Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Profile
(2007 – 2008)
Faculty of Science & Humanities
Anna University, Chennai – 600025
India
Second Page
Picture – Symbolic representation for educating like spark of fire etc
Centred text with good borders.
Text -
VISION STATEMENT
Ø To develop the Communication and Soft Skills of the students of Anna University to enhance their employability
Ø To instil a spirit of inquiry in the students.
Ø To nurture and promote social commitment and to develop holistic personality in students.
OBJECTIVES
Ø To set and maintain standards in English Language Training (ELT) in India and evolve into a resource centre for ELT.
Ø To develop the department as an international centre of excellence for language teaching and testing.
Ø To effect a transformation in students, particularly those from rural areas, by improving their language competence which in turn would lead to increased self-confidence.
§ Third Page
Picture to convey synergy or focus
Text
OUR FOCUS
Ø We integrate technology with language teaching and testing by
- using Communications Laboratory with Multimedia facility
- using traditional Language Laboratory
- using audio / visual equipment in the classroom teaching
Ø We encourage the students to become independent learners by providing self-access materials and opportunities to practice their language skills in real context.
Ø We involve students in a plethora of innovative activities such as Community Radio, Mock interviews, Group Discussions, Newspaper / Journal production, Group activities, all of which are focussed towards one goal – LANGUAGE LEARNING
Ø In keeping with our vision of enhancing students’ employability at the global level, we encourage students to learn foreign language.
§ Fourth Page
Text
Programmes offered
o Ph.D in ELT & Literatures in English
o M.Phil in ELT & Literatures in English
Courses offered
o Technical English I & II (Core Common Course) for I & II Semester B.E / B.Tech & M.Sc (Integrated) Programme
o Communication & Soft Skills (Elective Course) for VI Semester B.E / B.Tech Programme
o Communication Skills (Core Course) for MBA Programme
o Language Lab Course for B.E / B.Tech & M.Sc Programme
o First Level Certificate Course in German, French and Japanese for B.E / B.Tech students
§ Fifth Page
Picture of two books authored by the department
Text
HISTORY
History of the Department dates back to the 1950s when English was offered as a course in the first two years of the five year degree programme. With the formation of Anna University in 1978, the Department received greater recognition and status. It gained laudable significance in the publication of English course book English for Engineers & Technologists in two volumes in 1990 as a culmination of the KELT project. Another milestone in the history of the department is the establishment of Language Laboratory in 1989. In the year 2001, traditional Language Laboratory was upgraded to a computerised one. Language Lab was used to conduct international English Exams like TSE, TOEFL & ACCESS. The department has collaborated with State Institute of English, Government of Tamilnadu and organised training programmes for teachers in communicative language teaching and use of language laboratory. Department has been involved in production of materials which have won wide acclaim.
§ Sixth Page
Relevant Picture
Text
Research Activities
As given in the old brochure
Department has produced __________ Ph.Ds and ____________ M.Phils till date.
§ Seventh Page
Relevant Picture
Text
FACILITIES
As given in the old brochure
§ Eighth Page
FACULTY
Name & Designation Qualification
Dr.Premalatha Rajan
Professor & Head
Dr.P.Dhanavel
Assistant Professor
Dr.T.Shrimathy Venkatalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Dr.S.Soundiraraj
Assistant Professor
Dr.Veena Selvam
Lecturer
Dr.Stars Jasmine
Lecturer
Ms.P.R.Sujatha Priyadharsini
Lecturer
GUEST FACULTY
Dr. Hema Prabha
Mr. B. Inder Mohan
Mr. J. Jayachandran
SUPPORTING STAFF
Mrs. V.Asha Catherine, Junior Assistant
Mrs.P.S.Jayalakshmi, Typist
Mr.Ghouse Basha, Mechanic 'B' Grade
Mr.T.Venkatesan, Professional Assistant
Ms.Sivasakthi, Office Assistant
§ Ninth Page
Relevant Picture
Text
FUTURE PLANS
v It is envisaged that Anna University will play a key role in modifying and updating teaching methods in keeping with challenges and demands of the teaching of English as a second language especially to the learners of the disadvantaged sections.
v Proposals have been made for designing multimedia packages, web based courses and materials for use in the Communications Laboratory.
v Augmentation of infrastructural facilities and the establishment of a Centre for Communication Skills are also in the offing.
v Collaborative efforts with other language centres in India and abroad to share expertise with other technical institutions are also on the anvil.
v The department will also encourage and promote research in emerging areas of ELT such as CALL and Educational Technology.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT BROCHURE
Booklet form / Portrait
Colour pages / pastel shades
One line quotes in every page
Glossy pages
Photos of faculty members spread out in different pages
Photos
First Page – Title page
Department Photograph + Communications Lab Photograph
Text – Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Profile
(2007 – 2008)
Faculty of Science & Humanities
Anna University, Chennai – 600025
India
Second Page
Picture – Symbolic representation for educating like spark of fire etc
Centred text with good borders.
Text -
VISION STATEMENT
Ø To develop the Communication and Soft Skills of the students of Anna University to enhance their employability
Ø To instil a spirit of inquiry in the students.
Ø To nurture and promote social commitment and to develop holistic personality in students.
OBJECTIVES
Ø To set and maintain standards in English Language Training (ELT) in India and evolve into a resource centre for ELT.
Ø To develop the department as an international centre of excellence for language teaching and testing.
Ø To effect a transformation in students, particularly those from rural areas, by improving their language competence which in turn would lead to increased self-confidence.
§ Third Page
Picture to convey synergy or focus
Text
OUR FOCUS
Ø We integrate technology with language teaching and testing by
- using Communications Laboratory with Multimedia facility
- using traditional Language Laboratory
- using audio / visual equipment in the classroom teaching
Ø We encourage the students to become independent learners by providing self-access materials and opportunities to practice their language skills in real context.
Ø We involve students in a plethora of innovative activities such as Community Radio, Mock interviews, Group Discussions, Newspaper / Journal production, Group activities, all of which are focussed towards one goal – LANGUAGE LEARNING
Ø In keeping with our vision of enhancing students’ employability at the global level, we encourage students to learn foreign language.
§ Fourth Page
Text
Programmes offered
o Ph.D in ELT & Literatures in English
o M.Phil in ELT & Literatures in English
Courses offered
o Technical English I & II (Core Common Course) for I & II Semester B.E / B.Tech & M.Sc (Integrated) Programme
o Communication & Soft Skills (Elective Course) for VI Semester B.E / B.Tech Programme
o Communication Skills (Core Course) for MBA Programme
o Language Lab Course for B.E / B.Tech & M.Sc Programme
o First Level Certificate Course in German, French and Japanese for B.E / B.Tech students
§ Fifth Page
Picture of two books authored by the department
Text
HISTORY
History of the Department dates back to the 1950s when English was offered as a course in the first two years of the five year degree programme. With the formation of Anna University in 1978, the Department received greater recognition and status. It gained laudable significance in the publication of English course book English for Engineers & Technologists in two volumes in 1990 as a culmination of the KELT project. Another milestone in the history of the department is the establishment of Language Laboratory in 1989. In the year 2001, traditional Language Laboratory was upgraded to a computerised one. Language Lab was used to conduct international English Exams like TSE, TOEFL & ACCESS. The department has collaborated with State Institute of English, Government of Tamilnadu and organised training programmes for teachers in communicative language teaching and use of language laboratory. Department has been involved in production of materials which have won wide acclaim.
§ Sixth Page
Relevant Picture
Text
Research Activities
As given in the old brochure
Department has produced __________ Ph.Ds and ____________ M.Phils till date.
§ Seventh Page
Relevant Picture
Text
FACILITIES
As given in the old brochure
§ Eighth Page
FACULTY
Name & Designation Qualification
Dr.Premalatha Rajan
Professor & Head
Dr.P.Dhanavel
Assistant Professor
Dr.T.Shrimathy Venkatalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Dr.S.Soundiraraj
Assistant Professor
Dr.Veena Selvam
Lecturer
Dr.Stars Jasmine
Lecturer
Ms.P.R.Sujatha Priyadharsini
Lecturer
GUEST FACULTY
Dr. Hema Prabha
Mr. B. Inder Mohan
Mr. J. Jayachandran
SUPPORTING STAFF
Mrs. V.Asha Catherine, Junior Assistant
Mrs.P.S.Jayalakshmi, Typist
Mr.Ghouse Basha, Mechanic 'B' Grade
Mr.T.Venkatesan, Professional Assistant
Ms.Sivasakthi, Office Assistant
§ Ninth Page
Relevant Picture
Text
FUTURE PLANS
v It is envisaged that Anna University will play a key role in modifying and updating teaching methods in keeping with challenges and demands of the teaching of English as a second language especially to the learners of the disadvantaged sections.
v Proposals have been made for designing multimedia packages, web based courses and materials for use in the Communications Laboratory.
v Augmentation of infrastructural facilities and the establishment of a Centre for Communication Skills are also in the offing.
v Collaborative efforts with other language centres in India and abroad to share expertise with other technical institutions are also on the anvil.
v The department will also encourage and promote research in emerging areas of ELT such as CALL and Educational Technology.
Taare Zameen Par!!
"Taare Zameen Par was a sensitive movie. It made me cry. I loved Ishan Awasthi who was very realistic". - a viewer's comment
"Taare Zameen Par had nothing to teach me. I fell asleep halfway through the movie" - a mother's comment
React to these statements and give your review about the movie. Which scene did you like / dislike?
"Taare Zameen Par had nothing to teach me. I fell asleep halfway through the movie" - a mother's comment
React to these statements and give your review about the movie. Which scene did you like / dislike?
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