Telugu

PROFILE OF THE TELUGU DEPARTMENT

THE FIRST GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION IN COASTAL ANDHRA

The Govt.College, Rajamahendravaram is established in the year 1853 as High School and upgraded to Degree college in 1876. This institution is at first affiliated to Madras University. Later after the Establishment of the Andhra University, this college has been under affiliation of Andhra University From 2012 this prestigious institution is affliated to Adikavi Nannayya University,Rajahmundry.

LITERARY HERITAGE OF RAJAHMUNDRY CITY

Everybody who speaks Telugu knew that Rajahmundry is the birth place of Telugu Kavya Literature i.e. Telugu Adikavyam Andhra Mahabharata by the Adikavi Nannayya. Many centuries, Rajahmundry is the Cultural Capital and the traditional is being carried out from Nannayya till today. Many Telugu poets visited the river Godavari or resided on the banks of this holy river.' Kavisarvabhouma' srinadha the great Telugu poet resided and wrote “Bhimakanda” related to Andhra Pradesh.

In modern times stalwarts like Rao Saheb Sri.Kandukuri veeresalingam pantulu garu and Sri. Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimha Pantulu garu were the natives of Rajahmundry Great poets like Tirupathi Venkata Kavulu, Vaddadi Subbaraya kavi, Vavilala Vasu Deva Sastry, Vaddadi Vasurayakavi,Sripada Subramanya Sastry and first poet Laureate of A.P state. sri Sripada Krishna murthy, 'Haasya Brahma' sri Bhamidipati Kameswara Rao hail from this Historical town

In the recent times Nedunuri Gangadharam collected Folk literature from various sources. Critics like Sri. Mallam palli Sarabhaiah and great poet Sri. Madhunapantula Satyanarayana Sastry , Kusuma Dharmana added feathers to the crown of this town.

GLORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

With all this cultural and literacy background, this Telugu Dept has ancient and rich cultural heritage. Rao Bahadur Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu, who is recognized as one of the social reformers of south India , strived hard for the upliftment of women in the society and the “YUGAKARTHA”of modern literature worked in this department.

Sri. Vaddadi Subbarayakavi who is one of the founders of 'Gowthami library' now known as Gowthami Regional Research Library also worked in this Department. Sri. Sampat Raghava Chary and Sri.P. V.Rajamannar of Telugu Department worked as the Principal and elevated the stature of this college. Sri.V.V.L Narasimha Rao, former Professor of Andhra University Korlapati Sriramurthy also worked in this Department. Telugu Etymological Dictionary Director Prof.L. Chakradhara Rao is an alumni of this Department.

HIGHLIGHTS OF DEPARTMENT TELUGU

1.Efficient Faculty (6 Doctrates, 1 Pursuing Ph.D.)

2.Department has achieved State Best Teacher Award.

3.Department has got project of ICSSR ,New Delhi,India.

4.Department has Research Center.

5. Department has E-Content Generators.

6. Department has been editing Online E -Magazine "Telugu Vennela "

7. Department has two Copy Rights.

8. The best practice of the Department is to explain “POEM” twice in every week.

9. Department has Training center for UGC NET JRF and other “Competitive Exams”.

10.Consistency in pass percentage i.e. above 95%.

11.Celebration of MATRUBHASHA DINOTSAVAM on FEBRUARY 21

12.Celebration of TELUGU BHASHA DINOTSAVAM on AUGUST 29th every year.

13.Celebration of Gurajada and Sree Sree etc famouble persons birth anniversaries

14.Guest lectures by Eminent scholars.

15. Study projects by students on various topics.

16.Class seminars, assignments, debates and quizzes are conducted by students.

17.Conducted a state level work shop on 30-7-2018.

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Mission

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Vision

Enrich Telugu studies as an integral part of Dravidian studies, focusing on comparative and translation studies to preserve and promote the language and its literature.
Develop the Telugu department as a center of excellence in language, literature, and culture, fostering a deep appreciation for Telugu heritage.
Improve Telugu speaking skills and make students competitive in the global world.
Promote Telugu language in spoken and written forms, both within India and internationally.

Mission

To impart high-quality education in Telugu language, literature, and cultural studies.
To encourage critical thinking, literary analysis, and appreciation of classical and modern Telugu works.
To promote research in Telugu linguistics, folklore, and comparative literature.
To engage students and the community in preserving and celebrating Telugu heritage.
To contribute to the development of Telugu as a modern, functional language for communication, education, and media.
Conduct quality research in classical and modern Telugu literature, translating canonical texts, and preparing documentaries on prominent Telugu personalities.
Provide high-quality education by developing comprehensive curricula, integrating traditional knowledge and contemporary developments in language and literature.
Equip students with language-based skills like translation, interpretation, and creative writing to enhance their career prospects.
Foster student-centered learning approaches, encouraging critical thinking and active engagement with Telugu language and literature.
Promote Telugu language and literature through cultural programs, workshops, and seminars, bridging the gap between academia and society.

Some specific goals include

Developing Communicative Skills- Improve students' speaking, writing, and communication skills in Telugu.
Literary Appreciation- Foster a sense of literary and aesthetic appreciation among students.
Employability- Prepare students for careers in fields like translation, journalism, and education.
Community Engagement- Organize cultural events and activities to promote Telugu language and literature

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