BRIEF HISTORY

The Department of Malayalam was started in 1964, the year in which the college started functioning. Prof. M.Y. Yohannan was the founder head of the Department, Prof. P.K. Issac, Prof. K.T. Thomas, Prof. Varghese S. Nedunthallil, Rev. Fr. K.P. Geevarghese, Prof. K.K. Jose, Prof C.J. Varghese, Prof. T.C. Philip, Prof. S. Thangappan Nair (Sanskrit) had served the Department earlier. Under graduate course in Malayalam language and the literature started in 1967 and Post graduate course in Malayalam was started in 2002.

TEACHING FACULTY

Former Faculty of the Department :

Present members of the faculty

1. Dr.Paul V. Varghese, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D (Lecturer, Selection Grade and HOD)
2. Dr. N.K. Mary,M.A.,Ph.D. (Lecturer, Selection Grade)
3. Shaju Varghese, M.A., B.Ed (Lecturer)
4. Dr. S. Sajeev, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.(Lecturer)
5. K. Sreenivasan,M.A. (Part time lecturer in Sanskrit)
6. Dr.Bindu .M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D, B.Ed
7. Prof. Varghese S. Nedunthallil, M.A., B.Ed (Guest Lecturer)
8. Jineesh Lal Raj,M.A. (Guest Lecturer)
9. G. Sreejith,M.A (Guest Lecturer)

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Courses:

B.A : Malayalam Language & Literature (Main) with Electronic Media and Literature as elective subject.
M.A : (Self Financing)

Eligibility :

B.A: Any student who has passed the Higher Secondary examination is eligible for admission to the course.
M.A:

BA Malayalam with 45%marks in part three main subjects or 50% of marks in Part II Malayalam.

BA/B.Sc Students having 50% marks in Part II Malayalam

Student Strength :

B.A. : 40 per batch
M.A. : 30 per batch

Learning Resources :

1. The Departmental Library is enriched with 1000 copies of book and 10 journals.
2. The Department has a computer lab with 4 computers and 1 printer for the study of elective paper " Electronic Media & Literature ".
3. Reading room for the students of the Department.
4. With the help of the LCD projector, classical arts forms, folk lore are presented in the Media room.
5. Study tour to various cultural and historically important places, and media centres.
6. Seminars on Folk lore, cinema, martial arts.

Academic facilities :

1. Peer teaching by PG students to junior students
2. Study tour to various cultural and Historical places
3. Demonstration of teaching methods using LCD projector and computer
4. Collection of CDs of Art films, folklore forms, classical Art forms etc.
5. Visits to AIR, Malayala Manorama, Jeevan TV

The Department is working in Collaboration with .

1. Madurai Kamaraj University, Distance Education Programme
2. Ithaca College, NewYork and Ben Zvi Institute Jerusalem
3. Master of Tourism Dept
4. Kerala Sahitya Academy.
5. Sanskrit University Kalady.
6. U.C College Aluva, C.M.S College Kottayam,S.B College Changanasserry & Nirmala College Muvattupuzha.

Thrust areas of Research :

Department is trying for Research Centre. Thrust areas are Grammar and Linguistics, Modern Poetry, Fiction, Folklore, Psychology, Feminism, Cultural Studies.

Projects- Ongoing and Completed:

Conducted 10 Courses of UGC sponsored and funded comprising students Teachers and Officers from various Departments in each batch with 20 members.

Books Published

Dr.N.K.Mary wrote a book titled 'Malayalam Grammatical Theories after Kerala Panineeyam'

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Special Achievements :

Academic
Ms.G. Preethy had secured first rank in the B.A. degree examinations of the M.G. University held in April 1994. Ms. Ancy Issac got 2nd rank in the B.A. Malayalam in 1998.

Cultural

1. Seethal Chandran(2002-2005)
   Best actress in connection with the All Kerala N.S.S cultural Fest in the year 2003
2. Professional artist in the Troup Kalabhavan, Kochi, she has performed variety entertainments in and outside Kerala and abroad also.
3. Anish Davis(2002-2004)
   He has been selected as KalaPrathibha in the year 2003.
4. Anitha Thomas (2003-2006)
   N.C.C cadet, participated in National Integration Camp conducted at Chandigarh, Punjab.Player of M.G.University Soft ball team.
5. Janankumar P.S(2002-2005)
   N.C.C cadet, participated in Republic Day Parade, New Delhi in the year 2004
6. Sinija V.T(2005-2007)
   N.C.C. Surgeon, attended seven camps, underwent Parachute
7. Anisha C.A(2003-2006)

Extension Programmes :

1. Formulated "BinoyChathuruthy Smaraka Samity" (Conducting all India Poetry Competition)
2. Conducted various Seminars and camps - Story writing camp, Cinema seminars, Chakyar Koothu, Vayalar Memorial talk,
3. Conducted Survey on popular poet
4. Published ANJALY-Manuscript annual
5. Underwent Cultural Exchange Seminar by Ms Ophera, Jewish woman, Who is in Research on Jewish poems in Malayalam.
6. Celebrated Golden Jubilee of Pather Panchali
7. Conducted Seminars on Folklore twice
8. Talk on Chavittu Natakam, a Martial art form by Sri Vincent Maliakkal, Dept of Malayalam, Nirmala College Muvattupuzha.
9. Memorial talk on Vayalar Ramavarma-His poems and film songs by Dr.Cheravally Sasi
10. Talk on Journalism by Sunil P Elayidam.

Faculty Development Programme:

1. Two Lecturers availed FIP of the UGC for doing Ph.D.
2. Refresher course attended - 4
3. Orientation course attended - 3
   The courses were conducted by Academic Staff College sponsored by UGC.
4. Attended two International seminars and presented papers - 4 teachers
5. Attended 5 National seminars in which one faculty member presented a paper

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Alumni :
The Alumni of the Department cooperates with the activities of the St. Peter's College Alumni and Super Annuated Staff Association. Prominent among our alumni are H.G. Dr. Yohanon Mar Miletheos, Bishop of Thrissur, Smt. Gracy the famous story writer, Smt. Molly Abraham, the former president of Ernakulam Dist. Panchayat, Sri. Jayakumar Chengamanad the Vailoppilly award winner etc.

UGC Programme :
U.G.C. sponsored Simple Sanskrit speaking course was conducted under the auspices of the department during 2002-03. 10 batches comprising students, teachers, office staffs and the public (20 students in the each batch) were imparted training in Sanskrit speaking.

Membership in academic and other bodies :

1. Paul V.Varghese- President of Co-operative Society, Secretary of Rotary Club.
2. Shaju Varghese - Programme Officer NSS, Editor Petronian
3. Varghese S Nedumthallil - Chief Superintendent of Examination M.K.U Study Centre ,Madurai Kamaraj University,Muvattupuzha Centre
4. Jinishlal Raj - Joint Secretary Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangam MVPA,
   Member Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad Muvattupuzha.Delegate for International film festival.
5. Sreejit.G - President Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangam Kozhippilly, Member C.J.Smaraka Samithi.

ACTIVITIES

2006- 2007

Prof.M.N.Vijayan inaugurated the Malayalam Association on 14 July 2006. Manuscript magazine of the Department ‘Anjali’ was released by Dr.Ajayakumar, Lecturer, Sanskrit University, Kalady. Dr.V.C. Haris well known writer and lecturer delivered a talk on 8 August 2006 about  Hisohima in connected the with remembrance of Hiroshima Day. P.Surendarun distinguished writer released the book of Suresh Keezhillam. ‘Kathir’-Chuvar Pathram was released on 21 July 2006 and published at regular intervals.

2007- 2008

Association activities for the academic year was inaugurated by Sri.P.R.Harikumar, HOD, Dept. of Malayalam of Sree Sankara College, Kalady. Association has organised a poem writing competition for school and college students in association with Mathrubhoomi Daily.

2008- 2009

Association for the year was inaugurated by Smt.Suni Joy Oliappuram, Lecturer, Govt.College, Tripunithura. The Kerala Kala Mandalam Artists, performed the classical art Kathakali- Kalyanasouganthikam. In connection with this, there was a Kathakali Aswathanakalari. 'Anjali' the manuscript magazine of the department was released by Dr.Scaria Zacharia. Perumbara the wall Newspaper was released by Dr.Rohini Nair, the first Paraplane Rider is Asia.