Mr. Sanilkumar P S is a HOD of the English Department in the De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam. He did M A in Language and Literature from Mahatma Gandhi University, attained UGC NET and a Ph.D Scholar. His interested areas are Post-colonial Literatures, Literary Theory, History of English Literature and Studies in Poetry. He also Presented papers in National and international Seminars. 

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What is the latest programme offered in De Paul Institute of Science and Technology to help students to outperform apart from the crowd?

“BA English Literature, and Communication & Journalism provide great choices for students”

We offer a triple main program such as BA English Literature, Communication and Journalism. Students get greater choices for higher studies and placements through these courses. They get an idea about tenets of English literature, iconic authors and seminal works. It prepares students to become dynamic journalists and improve communication skills. Three mains available in this triple main programme are Literature, Communication and Journalism. We give one-month compulsory training in media for students to access experience regarding the latest development in the industry. Advanced add on courses offered by the department to students is a one step ahead advantage.

What are the factors that make this programme best for the students to opt?

“Better choices for higher studies and placements available through the campus programs”

Most students pick up a programme that gives them better choices for higher studies and placements.. They may be landed to our programs based on their choice or sometimes by chance. B A. English triple main offers a greater choice for pupils. They can study literature, learn and get trained in Journalism. Additionally, their language or communication skills are getting refined and sophisticated. Students can choose various programmes for their post-graduation in the area of Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Journalism, Management, Education, Law Social Work etc. 

What are the best practices in the course offered at De Paul Institute of Science and Technology?

“ Orientation programmes, placement training, and add-on courses are offered to students.”

BA English Literature, Communication and Journalism is a triple main programme for students to learn literature and be trained in Journalism. It is an effective method to refine their language and communication skills. Our campus gives add on courses like Public relations, Web Designing, content writing to increase the students employability. It makes them academically oriented and updated. On other hand, orientation programmes and regular placement training increase the confidence and potential of students. We conduct several seminars of National and International level on specific topics of academic interest. Association of departments and clubs of the college offer the students a wonderful platform to showcase their talents.

What are the valuable insights of programme offering at your institute?

“Focus on communication/Interpersonal Skills, and structured training are insights of our programmes”

Our courses such as BA English Literature, Communication and Journalism are sophisticated. We are equipped with experienced faculty who contain ample industry experience. Our department assists to transform the students from learners to achievers. They get good exposure in English Literature as the syllabus covers all topics of conventional BA English. One of the main focuses is in communication or Interpersonal Skills. We follow a structured training programme by the School of Professional Development. Other facilities on campus are state of the art shooting floors, and the Audio booth gives a unique experience.

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How does the programme ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“Regular placement training, orientation programmes and interpersonal skills makes students ready for the future”

A graduate level program is a gateway to the future of the students in terms of higher studies or placements. Our triple main programme aims at transforming the students to a potential candidate. Their personality and communication skills are sharpened and polished during the programme. We organize regular placement training and career orientation programmes for students to attain confidence. They get strong academic backup, and easily seek higher studies. Pupils get training to foster their interpersonal skills and advanced add on courses offered by the department to increase the employability of the students. Involvement in the various social outreach programmes organized by the department lead students to understand society issues. We refine student’s outlooks by regular education through classes and make them responsible human beings.

How did you train faculty to deliver programmes to the students of De Paul Institute of Science and Technology?

“Organize Faculty Development Programmes, seminars and workshops for faculties on campus”

A good teacher would be a good student who trains himself sensing the drift of demanding situations. I always take up the challenges and update myself. We conduct regular Faculty Development Programmes internally and outside. Our campus develops a culture of researching and publishing for the benefit of students. We conduct a good number of seminars and workshops beneficial to both faculty and students.Every faculty member plans their lessons at the outset of every semester. The feedback system by the students helps to cater the content of the programme with ensured feasibility.

What challenges did you face while inculcating this programme in the curriculum?

“To establish convincing connectivity, facilities like recording stations, and shooting floors are the greatest challenges for campus”

The triple main programme where the stress is given to equal footing of Literature and Journalism. We need to arrange faculty from both the domains. Our campus also has a fully-fledged Journalism department. It assists us to get the service of the faculty with industry experience and academic brilliance. Another challenge is facilities like recording stations, and shooting floors in the BA English programme are not easy to provide. We give equal importance to three mains including Literature, Communication and Journalism and establishment of connectivity is a challenge in comparison with the conventional B A. English. Those students who came out from strong academic achievements turned out to be natural ambassadors. 

What project types of students are working on through the programme?

“Projects related to print or visual media and connected with MOOC courses”

One of the projects students take in programmes is one-month job training either in print or visual media. They get hands-on experience with the latest developments in the industry. Students get placement offers from the institution where they do their job training. Apart from that, they can do some projects in connection with MOOC courses offered by the University like organic farming. Several parts in programmes like Environmental Studies and Development Communication are also given as project work. 

What are the career options after pursuing this course?

“Jobs as content writer, public relations, and front office are available to pupils”

Students can opt for higher studies after completion of a B A program. They get various chances in media, jobs as content writers, public relations, and front office. If students want to pursue higher studies, they can opt for various programmes for their post-graduation in the area of Literature, Comparative Literature, Journalism, Management, Education, Law, Social Work etc. They also choose a teaching career by joining the B.Ed programme. A good number of students go abroad for higher studies after this program.

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What is your vision for De Paul Institute of Science and Technology?

“To support the students intellectually, and transform them from learners to achievers”

I had inculcated the high value system when I joined as a full time teacher at campus. The high value system maintained by the Institution attracted me very much. High intellectual culture and academic ambience is an asset of campus. Teaching is always learning something new and I should grow along with the institution. Our vision is to support the students intellectually and enjoy doing my role as a mentor for transforming students from learners to achievers. I am always involved in intellectual and academic activities to equip myself as a teacher. I spend time on researching and happily learn new things from colleagues.