Vision:

  • To seek a mind that can think meaningfully, critically and significantly for the welfare of the individual and the society.
  • To grow one’s voice that can strongly express, contemplate and interpret ideas
  • To transform the lifestyle of the speaker and the listener through the varied ways of thinking, listening and speaking.

Mission:

  • To provide students with debate activities that can improve critical thinking, research skills, analysis, advocacy, oral presentation and listening skills.
  • To encourage students to actively participate in public debates and host debate competitions
  • To offer inter-departmental and inter- collegiate debate competitions

Objectives:

  • To promote problem solving and innovative thinking.
  • To help students to build links between words and ideas that makes concepts more meaningful.
  • To provide experiences that improves cognitive and presentational skills.
  • To exercise creativity and implement different ways of perceiving and thinking.

Outcome:

  • Students developed their ability to express their thoughts and opinions through their active participation in oratorical competitions and essay writing competitions.
  • Students developed their reasoning skills, critical thinking and analytical ability to take on a better perspective of the world.

Name of Staff Members:

  • Dr. MAHESWARI , Vice-President) Assistant Professor, Dept. of Tamil (SFS)
  • Ms. SANTHANNA MARIA. I, Dept. of English (SFS)
  • Ms. SHANMUGI. G, Dept. of English (Shift I) (Aided)

Name of Student Co-ordinators:

  • B.Viannaa Doss
  • Ms.P.Yuvathi

Activities 2024-25

Nervous to Notable-Building Your Stage Presence

Report

The Language Debate Club organised a workshop on “Nervous to Notable: Building Your Stage Presence” on 12th December 2024, attended by 20 students. The event was presided over by          Ms. Shameeha Sheik, Soft skills and communication trainer at MEASI Institute of Information Technology and a visiting faculty member at MEASI Academy of Architecture. Followed by the invocation, Ms. Vianna Doss (I Psy) rendered the welcome address. Ms. Keerthana (I B.C om CS) introduced the resource person.

Ms. Shameeha Sheik, a soft skill and communication trainer, advocated the crucial role of non-verbal clues, tonal changes, and an audience-centred approach in building a confident stance on the podium.  She explained the seven qualities that the speaker has to follow on stage. During the event, she has conducted various individual and group activities which include Spin a Yarn, Make a Commercial, and JAM. She also discussed how to structure the speech and also emphasised the tips and techniques that are needed to be followed on stage. Then the session ended with the question-and-answer session. Yuvathi (I V.com) delivered the vote of thank

Strengths of The Program

The workshop stimulated the students’ interest. They enthusiastically participated in all the activities and it also helped them to learn the nuances of stage presentation skills.

Challenges

As the students’ enrolment is limited in number, it is easy to conduct the workshop. There is no difficulty in organising this workshop. It reached its objective.

Program outcome

The outcome of this workshop is that it encourages students in public speaking and it also creates an interest in debate activities that can improve critical thinking, research skills, analysis, advocacy, oral presentation, and stage presentation skills.

 

We the People: Debating the Essence of the Constitution

Report :

In commemoration of UGC Constitution Day 2024, the Outreach Club and Languages Debate Club collaboratively organized a seminar titled “We the People: Debating the Essence of the Constitution.” The event aimed to foster an understanding of the Indian Constitution’s enduring relevance, highlight its adaptability to contemporary aspirations and create a platform for critical analysis through engaging activities.

Objectives :

  1. To Promote Awareness: To educate students about the Indian Constitution’s core values and their applicability in today’s society.
  2. To Foster Critical Thinking: Encourage participants to explore and analyze whether the Constitution reflects modern India’s aspirations.
  3. To Develop Communication Skills: Enhance public speaking, presentation, and debate skills among students.
  4. To Celebrate Civic Engagement: Instill a sense of responsibility and pride in the Indian democratic system.
  5. The seminar “We the People: Debating the Essence of the Constitution” successfully achieved its objectives of spreading awareness, promoting intellectual dialogue, and celebrating the spirit of the Indian Constitution. The Outreach Club and Language Debate Club express their gratitude to the management, faculty, participants, and judge Ms. R. Durga for their invaluable contributions to the event’s success.

Event Highlights :

  1. PPT Presentations: Two thought-provoking presentations of 15 minutes each explored key aspects of the Indian Constitution, including its historical evolution and future challenges.
  2. Documentary Screening: A 20-minute documentary provided a visual and emotional connection to the Constitution’s spirit and its makers.
  3. Debate:
    • Topic: “Republic Rhythms: Does India’s Constitution Truly Reflect the Aspirations of Modern India?”
    • Participants: Five members each from the Outreach Club and Language Debate Club.
    • The debate was dynamic, with participants eloquently presenting arguments on the Constitution’s relevance, its strengths, and its areas of improvement.

Strengths of the Event :

  1. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The joint efforts of the Outreach Club and Languages Debate Club ensured a diverse range of perspectives.
  2. Engaged Audience: The interactive nature of the seminar kept the audience deeply invested in the discussions.
  3. Informed Participation: Participants demonstrated through research and critical thinking in their presentations and debates.

Program outcome :

  1. Enhanced Awareness: Students gained deeper insights into the Constitution’s principles and their significance in shaping modern India.
  2. Improved Communication Skills: Participants refined their public speaking, presentation, and debate techniques.
  3. Critical Engagement: The event fostered an environment of healthy dialogue, critical thinking, and mutual respect for differing opinions.
  4. Civic Responsibility: The program strengthened participants’ and attendees’ commitment to their constitutional rights and duties.

Competitions

  • Two Oratorical Competitions
  • One Essay Writing Competition