English

The Department of English, Scott Christian College (Autonomous) boasts of a glorious tradition beginning from the establishment of the college in 1893.  The contribution made by the native speakers and the great Indian Teacher of English provided a sound footing for the Department which enabled the department to carve a niche as one of the best departments in Tamilnadu.

Some of the faculty members of this department excelled as creative writers,scholarly critics and highly talented teachers who made an impact in the minds of youngsters and they are still remembered for their manifold talents.  The UG and PG English courses were introduced in 1971 and the Department was elevated as a research center in 2001.  The Department has all the facilities to fulfill the needs of the new generation learners of English language and literature.  The legacy left behind by the teachers of the past is still carried on and the Department marches ahead with the original of the founding fathers of the College.