INTRODUCTION
Department of Tamil was established in the year 2015 as undergraduate Progremme. Post Graduate programme was started in 2018. The objective of this programme is to encourage students to find the inner talents in Arts and Literature. Since 2009 General Tamil has been taught. Dr. P Thiravidaprema was the Head of the Department from 2015 to 2020. Ms. J Dianamary, Head Department of Tamil from 11 .09. 2020 onwards.
BRIDGE COURSE
Every year from 2016, Department of Tamil conducts Bridge Course for students to know the basic knowledge about Tamil language, literature and Grammar.
VISION
Preparing young one to promote Tamil literature
MISSION
Spread the sweetness of Tamil all over the world.
Empower women with self-confidence
Create thirst to learn mother language
Motto
Let us elevated by Tamil
G.U POPE TAMIL ASSOCIATION
- U Pope Tamil Avayam started in the academic year of 2015-16 to express the pride of Tamil People, to promote Tamil knowledge, and to create interest among the students to recognize its excellence. According to the quote of Dr. G.U.POPE “NjkJu jkpo; Xir cyfnky;yhk; guTjy; Ntz;Lk;”So We aspire to spread the sweetest voice of Tamil Language and Literature to all over the world. He requested to inscribe and proud that “ehd; xU jkpo; khztd;” Therefore the Department of Tamil established the Association with the name of G.U.POPE. Every year one of the staff takes charge as an Organising President and also Secretary and Joint Secretaries elected among students will carry out all programs related to our organization.
| Date | Name of The Institution | Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop | Faculty/ Students | Remarks | |
|
10.06.2021 |
Thiruvalluvar College & Tamil America Global Network Inc, Newyork, America. |
K. R. Padaipulagam |
1 Faculty |
Participated |
|
|
09.06.2021 |
Sacred Heart College ,Tirupattur & Gonzaga College Of Arts and Science For Women, Krishnagiri. | Laws and Rights Relating to intellectual Properties-An Overview |
11 Students, 7 Faculties |
Participated |
|
|
07.06.2021 |
TNCPERC |
Webinar on WHY? HOW? Food Safety and Nutrition are more Important during the pandemic. |
34 Students, 8 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 15.04.2021
To 17.04.2021 |
Thiruvaiyaru Tamiliya Kalvi Kalagam & Avvai Arakatalai |
Aaivu Amaipu & Aaivu Muraigal |
1 Faculty |
Participated |
|
| 10.04.2021 to 11.04.2021 |
Thiruvaiyaru Tamiliya Kalvi Kalagam & Avvai Arakatalai |
Silapathigarap Pailarangam |
34 Students, 1 Faculty |
Participated |
|
| 28.03.2021 | Gonzaga College of Arts Science For Women. Elathagiri. | Financial Education Awareness | 3 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 24.11.2020 to 30.11.2020 | Karbagam University of Higher Education | International Webinar Nattuppuraviyal Kotpattu Parvaikal |
4 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 21.10.2020 | Gonzaga college of Arts and Science for Women, Kathampallam. | Ara Noolgalil Puthiya Karuthakkangal | 58 Students, 7 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 26.08.2020 | NEP 2020 Changes and Challenges | Franciscan Sisters of ST. Aloysius Gonzaga Education Commision, Puducherry & Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women |
1 Faculty |
Participated |
|
| 05.08.2020 07.08.2020 | Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women | e – Pedagogy: Digitally Enhancing Teaching and Learning | 8 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 28.07.2020 04.08.2020 | Palampolum Tamil Panuvalgal | Govt Arts College, Chidambaram. | 1 Faculty | Participated | |
| 07.07.2020 | Rajapalayam Rajukkal College, Rajapalayam | Asthiraliyavil Tamilar Valviyal (Asthiraliyavil Tamil Iyakkangal) | 1 Faculty |
Participated |
|
| 23.07.2020 to 25.07.2020 | Government Arts College For Women, Krishnagiri. | International Webinar Characters in Tamil | 2 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 20.09.2019 | Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women | National Workshop on “Tamil Ilakkiyangalil Ariviyal Sinthanaigal” | 326 Students, 9 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 12.09.2018 | Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women | National Workshop on “Pannokku Paarvayil Sanga Ilakkiyangal” | 338 Students, 7 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 19.09.2017 | Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women | National Seminar on “Tamil Ilakkiyangalil Vaalviyal Nerigal” | 300 Students, 7 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 29.09.2016 | Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women | National Seminar on “Pannokku Parvaiel Tamil Ilakkiyangal” | 290 Students, 9 Faculties |
Participated |
|
| 21.09.2015 | Dharmamoorthi Rao Bagathour kalavalakannan Setti Indhu College, Chennai |
National Seminar |
1 Faculty |
Participated |
|
| 23.01.2015
& 24.01.2015 |
Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Uthangarai |
National Seminar |
1 Faculty |
Presentation |
|
| 08.12.2015 | Vellalar College for Women-Erode | National Seminar | 1 Faculty | Presentation | |
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME
Enrichment activities allow students to navigate group environments and build social skills. Studies show their participation in enrich self-confidence and self–esteem, helps them to overcome fear or the uncertainty they might feel over time. Enhance students’ creativity with a wide variety of crafts, puzzles, games, and outdoor activities that will help to widen their knowledge of any topic.
INTERCOLLEGE/INTRACOLLEGE
| Date | Events/Venue | Name of the participants | Prize Details/Remarks |
| 03.03.2021 | Math Gala – Drawing | G.Nithya | First Prize |
| 19.02.2021 | Literary Peare – Lowe’21
Ball Dance |
M.Aswini
K.R.Sindu |
Third Prize |
| 14.01.2020 | Pongal Vizha – Pongal Making | 10 Students | Participated |
| 02.08.2019 | MuthamzhilVizha -Singing | K.R.Sindu | Third Prize |
| 31.07.2018 | Muthamzhil Vizha -Dance | 8 Students | Third Prize |
| 31.07.2018 | MuthamzhilVizha -Singing | K.R.Sindu | Third Prize |
| 28.07.2017 | MuthamzhilVizha
– Essay Writing |
J.Preethi | Third Prize |
| 28.07.2017 | Speech | S.Kalaiselvi
J.Preethi |
Third Prize
|
| 28.07.2017 | Singing | M.Hemalatha | First prize |
| 28.07.2017 | Drama | 10 Students | Second prize |
| 28.07.2017 | Debate | J.Preethi | First Prize |
| 25.03.2017 | Kavithai – Nugarvour Vilipunarvu Maiyam | J.Preethi
|
Third Prize
|
| 25.02.2017
|
Salai Pathukappu Vilippunarvu | J.Preethi
|
Special Prize |
| 08.02.2017 | Clay Modeling | J.Preethi | Third Prize |
| 13.01.2017 | Pongal Festival –
Vegetable Carving |
M.Hemalatha
K.Kavitha M.Priyanka V.Solaiyammal N.Soniya |
Third Prize
|
| 20.12.2016 | Thirukural Writing Test | S.Indhumathi | Aaruthalparisu |
| Aug 2016 | Mime | J.Preethi | Third Prize |
| 29.07.2016
|
MuthamizhilVizha –Dance | Eight Members
(Group Dance) |
Third Prize |
| 29.07.2016
|
MuthamizhilVizha–Speech | S.Kalaiselvi | Third Prize |
| 13.01.2016 | Pongal Vizha
Vegetable Carving |
M.Hemalatha
K.Kavitha M.Priyanka N.Soniya S.vijayalakshmi |
First prize |
| 13.08.15 | Muthamizh Vizha – Elocution | J.Preethi | Third Prize |
| 13.08.15 | Muthamizhvizha- Singing | M.Hemalatha | Third Prize |
| Date | Department | Events | Name of the participants | Prize Details/ Remarks |
| 30.05.2019 | Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal. | 70th Republic day – Poetry and Essay writing | A. Priyadharshini | Fifth Prize |
| 30.05.2019 | Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal. | 70th Republic day – Poetry and Essay writing | M. Pavithra | Fifth Prize |
| 17.08.2019 | Murasoli Arakattalai
Krishnagiri.
|
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal Opuvithal Potti | K. R. Sindu | First Prize and
Cash Award Rs.5000 |
| 17.08.2019 | Murasoli Arakattalai
Krishnagiri.
|
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal Opuvithal Potti | N.Annie Patricia | Second Prize and
Cash Award Rs.3000 |
| 17.08.2019 | Murasoli Arakattalai
Krishnagiri.
|
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal opuvithal Potti | M.Manjula | Third Prize
Cash Award Rs.2000 |
| 17.08.2019 | Murasoli Arakattalai
Krishnagiri.
|
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal opuvithal Potti | M.Vinitha | Consolation Prize
Cash Award Rs.1500 |
|
09.08.2019 |
Tamil
|
Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri (Tamil valarchithurai) |
N.Poornima
|
First Prize and
Cash Award Rs.10000 |
| 09.08.2019 | Tamil
|
Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri (Tamil Valarchithurai) | R.Mythily | Third Prize and
Cash Award Rs.7000 |
| 18.09.2018 | Tamil | M.G.R. College, Hosur
Inter college cultural Meet (Vinesmach) |
K.R.Sindu | Participated |
| 25.06.2018 | Tamil | Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri (Tamil Valarchithurai) | S.Kalaiselvi | Third prize |
| 15.09.2017 | Tamil | Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri (Tamil Valarchithurai ) | J.Preethi | Second Prize |
| 22.07.2017 | Tamil | Govt. Arts College for Women Krishnagiri
(M.G.R. Noorrandu Vizha) |
J.Preethi | First Prize |
| 13.02.2016 | Tamil | Comedy Skit (Jain College) | J.Preethi | Third Prize |
CULTURAL VISIT
Tamil Department has conducted two cultural visits on 04.10.2017 & 16.10.2019 to create awareness for the students about the Tamil culture. During these visits, students were taken to Penneswaramadam, Museum, and various temples of historical importance.
| Date | Venue | Participants |
| 16.10.2019 | Vellorkottai, Golden Temple, Rathinagiri Murugan Temple | 46 |
| 04.10.2017 | Penneswaramadam, Muthur Dam, Krishnagiri Govt Museum. | 52 |
DEPARTMENT EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
The students visited at Govt. Higher Secondary School in Orappam to enhance their teaching skills.
| Date | Programme | Venue |
| 29.08.18
to 31.08.18 |
Teaching Skill Development | Government Higher Secondary School, Orappam, Krishnagiri. |
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS – INTERCOLLEGE/ORGANIZATIONS
The Staff and Students Participated in many Programmes, and received Awards & Rewards
Achievements by Students
| Date | Programme | Organized By | Participation | Awards/ Rewards |
| 09.12.2019 | Essay | Kaviyarasar kalai Tamil Sangam, Namakkal. | V. Megala | Fourth Prize and Cash Award Rs.500 |
|
09.12.2019 |
Poetry, Essay and Drawing |
Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam, Namakkal. |
K.Gayathri
R. Sneha M. Ammu R. Sathya Jyothi V. Jaya V. Megala |
Awards & Certificates |
| 17.08.2019 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakattalai
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal opuvithal Potti |
K. R. Sindu |
First Prize
and Cash Award Rs.5000 |
| 17.08.2019 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakattalai
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal opuvithal Potti |
N.Annie Patricia | Second Prize
and Cash Award Rs.3000 |
| 17.08.2019 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakattalai
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal opuvithal Potti |
M.Manjula | Third Prize
and Cash Award Rs.2000 |
| 17.08.2019 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakattalai
Puratchi Kavinjar Bharathidasan – Paadal Opuvithal Potti |
M.Vinitha | Consolation Prize
and Cash Award Rs.1500 |
| 09.08.2019 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri (Tamil valarchi Thurai) | N.Poornima
|
First Prize
and Cash Award Rs.10000 |
| 09.08.2019 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri (Tamil Valarchi Thurai) | R.Mythily | Third Prize
Cash Award Rs.7000 |
| 26.01.2019 | Poetry,
Essay, Drawing |
Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal | A.Priyadharshini
R.Daisy Kanaga N.Annie Patricia M.Ammu M.Pavithra P.Gunalakshmi P.Iyrin Maria Princy |
Awards & Certificates |
| 05.10.2018 | Essay | Tamil Valarchithurai | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary | Rs 12000/-
|
| 11.09.2018 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Tamil Valarchithurai | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary | Rs 10000/-
|
| 18.08.2018 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | N.Annie Patricia,
S.Meena, K.R.Sindu |
Rs 2000/-
Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 11.08.2018 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Ramalingar Narpani Mandram-Salem | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary | Rs 5000/- |
| 21.07.2018 | Speech, Poem,
Essay(State level) |
American College-Madurai | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary,
S.Kalaiselvi |
Certificate |
| 25.06.2018 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Tamil Valarchithurai | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary,
S.Kalaiselvi |
Rs 5000/-
Rs 2000/- |
| 15.09.2017 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Govt.Arts.college for Women-Krishnagiri | J.Preethi | Rs 7000/- |
| 05.08.2017 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | J.Rajalakshmi,
S.Kalaiselvi, A.Sandhiya |
Rs 2000/-
Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 26.07.2017 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Govt.Arts.college for Women- Krishnagiri | J.Preethi,
I.Mariya Rosalin Mary |
Rewards
& Certificate |
| 22.07.2017 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Ramalingar Narpani Mandram-Selam | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary,
S.Sandhiya, |
Rs 5000/-
Rs 3000/- |
| 05.08.2017 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | J.Rajalakshmi,
S.Kalaiselvi, A.Sandhiya |
Rs 2000/-
Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 23.12.2016 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Govt.Arts.College for Men-Krishnagiri | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary,
K.Vinothni, M.Hemalatha, K.J.Bhavadharani |
Rs 10000/-
Rs 7000/- Certificate Certificate |
| 22.10.2016 | Essay | SiththarValam Foundation-Pazhani | K.Monisha | Award &
Certificate |
| 02.10.2016 | Poem | Gandhian Integrator Poram Trust-Chennai | I.Mariya Rosalin Mary | Certificate& Award |
| 07.08.2016 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | S.Meena,
M.EdwinGracy, P.Mayuri, A.Sandhiya |
Rs 5000/-
Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 27.01.2016 | Poem
|
Tamil Valarchithurai | J.Karmel StefyKraf | Rs 7000/- |
| 26.07.2015 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | J.Giladis Buela,
S.Kumutha, A.Mubeena |
Rs 2000/-
Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 2015 | Poem, Essay,
Drawing |
Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam – Namakkal | S.Bharathi,
G.Kiruthika, R.Rathika |
Rewards&
Certificate |
| 27.07.2014 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | M.SivaSankari,
B.Meena, N.HeenaKowsar, S.Santhi, J.Vinitha, K.Subashini |
Rs 3000/-
Rs 2000/- Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 19.01.2014 | Essay | Govt.Boys, Hr.Sec, School-Krishnagiri | R.Ramya | Rs 2000/- |
| 19.09.2013 | Debate | Kalaignar Tholaikatchi –TV Channel | K. Silviya
J.Vinitha A.Indumathi |
Participation
Prize& Award |
| 18.08.2013 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | K.Silviya
N.Heenakowsar S.Kumutha K.Tamilselvi J.Vinitha |
Rs 5000/-
Rs 3000/- Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- Rs 1500/- |
| 08.08.2013 | Speech | Govt.Arts.College-Krishnagiri | K.Silviya | I – Prize |
| 01.02.2013 | Speech, Poem,
Essay |
Govt.Arts.College-Krishnagiri | R.Ramya | Rs 10000/- |
| 18.09.2012 | Speech | Thooya Nenja College-Thiruppathur | K.Silviya | II-Prize |
| 18.08.2012 | Recitation | Murasoli Arakkattalai | Sathiya
Tamil Selvi |
Rs 5000/-
Rs 1500/- |
| 23.02.2012 | Speech, Poem,
Essay, Drawing |
Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam | S.Kalaiselvi | Award |
| 20.02.2012 | Speech, Poem,
Essay, Drawing |
Govt.Arts.College-Krishnagiri | K.Stella
V.Sangeetha |
Rs.10000/-
Rs 7000/- |
| 08.03.2010 | Quiz, Speech | Govt. Eng. College-Bargur | S.Priyanka | III-Prize |
Achievements by Staff
- P.ThiravidaPrema, Head of the Department got qualified in NET 2014.
- Ms. M.Sathiya, Assistant Professor got qualified in SET 2016.
| Date | Programme | Organaized by | Participation | Awards & Rewards | |
| 17.05.2021 | Coordinator | Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Aiyaa Kalvikalagam | Ms.J.Dianamary | Elam Navalar Award | |
| 21.03.2021 | Essay | Yavarum Kelir Thiran Valar Sangam – Namakkal | Ms.M.Sathiya | 2nd Place Kavipaavai Award | |
| 21.03.2021 | Poem | Yavarum Kelir Thiran Valar Sangam – Namakkal | Ms .M.Aswini | 2nd Place Kavipaavai Award | |
| 21.03.2021 | Essay/Poem | Yavarum Kelir Thiran Valar Sangam – Namakkal | Ms. J.Dianamary Ms. S.Lakshmi Ms. K.Munirathinam Ms. C.Asraf Ms. P.Nimmi Emilda Rani Dr.R.Anbazhagi |
Kavipaavai Award |
|
| 05.10.2020 | Essay | Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam – Namakkal | Ms .J.Dianamary | Perasiriyar Imayam Award | |
| 26.01.2020 | Coordinator | Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam – Namakkal | Ms .K.Parameshwari | Sathanai Semmal Award | |
| 18.08.2019 | Poem | Kavignar Kalai Elakkiya Sangam -Chennai | Dr.P.Thiravidaprema
Ms .M.Sathiya Ms .S.Lakshmi Ms .K.Munirathinam Ms .M.Aswini |
Kavimalai Award | |
| 17.08.2019 | Poem | Tamilar Kalai Ilakkiya Maiyam | Dr.P.Thiravidaprema | Kuralarasu Award | |
| 11.05.2019 | Poem | Tamilar Kalai Ilakkiya Maiyam | Dr.P.Thiravidaprema | Kabilar Award | |
| 26.01.2019 | Coordinator | Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam – Namakkal | Ms. K.Munirathinam | Sathanai Semmal Award | |
| 07.09.2018 | Poem | Anaithulaka Tamil Kavignar Mamanram – Thiruvaiyaru | Dr.P.ThiravidapremaMs .M.Sathiya | Kavimugil Award | |
| 15.08.2018 | Coordinator | Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil sangam – Namakkal | Ms .S.Lakshmi | Kalvi Gnani Award | |
| 29.07.2018 | Poem | Tamil Ilakkiya Kalai Maiyam, Chennai. | P.Thiravidaprema Ms.S.Geetha Ms .J. Dianamary | Bharathi Viruthu | |
| 26.02.2018 | Coordinator | Kurinchi Kabilar Tamil sangam – Namakkal | Ms. J.Dianamary | Pearaasan Award | |
| 28.01.2017 | Poem, Essay, Drawing | Sitthar Valam Foundation | Ms .S.Geetha | Best Organizer Award | |
| 15.08.2016 | Coordinator | Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam – Namakkal | Ms .R.Rajakumari | Kalvi Sevagar Kalaimani Award | |
| 15.08.2016 | Poem | Tamil Aiyaa Kalvi Kalagam, Thiruvaiyaru. | Ms .S.Geetha | Pavendar Bharathidasan Viruthu | |
| 04.06.2016 | Poem | Tamilnadu Tamil Eluthalar Sangam | Ms .S.Geetha | Puratchi Kavingner Viruthu | |
| 15.10.2015 | Poem | Aayiram Tamil Kavignarkalin Sangamam- Krishnagiri | Ms .S.Geetha | Kavimani Sudar Award | |
| 15.08.2015 | Coordinator | Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil sangam – Namakkal | Ms .M.Sathiya | Bharathi Dhasan Award | |
| 15.08.2014 | Coordinator | Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil sangam – Namakkal | Dr.P.Thiravidaprema | Kalvi Kalaimani Award | |
SUBJECT EXPERTS/VISITORS
| S.No | Name of the Experts/Visitors |
| 1 | Dr.K. Sivagami, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri. |
| 2 | Dr.V.Velumani, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts College (Men), Krishnagiri. |
| 3 | Dr. P.M. Anbusiva, Assistant Professor, Industhan Arts & Science College, Kovai. |
| 4 | Dr.R.VivekanandaGopal, Professor & Head, Dravidian University, Kuppam, AP. |
| 5 | Dr.G.Raja, Assistant Professor, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College, Uthangarai |
| 6 | Dr.V, Sanjeevarayan, Assistant Professor, Periyar University of Arts and Science College, Harur. |
| 7 | Dr.K.Mariyappan, Assistant Professor, Dravidian University, Kuppam, AP. |
| 8 | Dr.K.Parthibaraja, Assistant Professor, Sacred Heart’s College (Autonomous), Tirupattur. |
| 9 | Dr.Saravanan, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts College, Dharmapuri |
| 10 | Dr.Sumithra, Assistant Professor, Mookambikai College, Palacode. |
| 11 | Dr.Vijayalakshmi, Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts and Science College, Kandhili |
| 12 | Mr. Senthil Aandavan, President, Thiruvaluvar Panpaatu Kalvi Kalagam, Rajapalayam. |
| 13 | Dr.D. Christhumani, Assistant Professor, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Thiruchirappalli. |
| 14 | Dr. M. Kalaiventhan, President, Tamil Aiyaa Kalvikalagam, Thiruvaiyaru. |
Future Plan
- To Establish E-Learning Library
- To Establish Language Lab in the Department
