It was a day when most of the students were deep into the yuletide spirit, and most of them were dreaming of their homeward journey for the same.
For Tam/Phil class, had handwriting practice (afflic) and then,
in the Rhetoric class, it was the turn of two students to speak. A lot of questions were asked and the session was really interesting for the students. One among them was indeed a revelation. At the end of their speech, we discussed the five parameters of public speaking, the canons of rhetoric, and explained important terms in rhetoric side by side.
Saturday, 16 December 2006
Monday, 11 December 2006
Rains hold sway the whole day...
For the I Pbt & Zoo class, many had gone to pay the fees and so i gave permission for latecomers. Three "golden boys" were sent out for ever out of my class for disturbing others and the teacher for half an hour at a stretch. The same three were under observation for the past two weeks and this was my final step in that direction. Had newspaper quiz and General quiz. Taught the lesson on Dr.Radhakrishnan, "An Ideal before the Youth"
May-June : 80 pts
Nov - Dec : 35 pts
Jan - Feb : 20 pts
Mar - April : 10 pts
May-June : 80 pts
Nov - Dec : 35 pts
Jan - Feb : 20 pts
Mar - April : 10 pts
Thursday, 7 December 2006
Catching up with Deepwoods '06
It's the time of the year when MCC gets into a different kind of frenzy altogether... It's neither the Margazhi utsav nor the Yuletide spirit, but it's something on a higher plane - higher in everything... in creativity, in crowds ( and crowd management), in canteens etccc and the C list goes on and on and on....
The first day of Deepwoods was more of an aesthetic treat than an intellectual one.
The edifice of Samson, ironically with wings on his back, tied to pillars, in snow white was a treat to behold. The entrance was a bit different compared to the past couple of years, the threshold being adorned with hues of pink and white, quite obviously part of the hutch campaign. Entry was restricted to students having their id cards on them. Participant colleges started trickling in one by one, and for the first program at Thomas's, AD-ZAP we had around ten colleges.
It was a crowd unparalled in the recent past for the first day's events. Students were at their best when it came to organisation and discipline.
The quadrangle was overflowing on all sides for the mega event of the day - the Fashion show.
To sum up, it was a lovely day worth every penny spent, deep out there in the woods...!
The first day of Deepwoods was more of an aesthetic treat than an intellectual one.
The edifice of Samson, ironically with wings on his back, tied to pillars, in snow white was a treat to behold. The entrance was a bit different compared to the past couple of years, the threshold being adorned with hues of pink and white, quite obviously part of the hutch campaign. Entry was restricted to students having their id cards on them. Participant colleges started trickling in one by one, and for the first program at Thomas's, AD-ZAP we had around ten colleges.
It was a crowd unparalled in the recent past for the first day's events. Students were at their best when it came to organisation and discipline.
The quadrangle was overflowing on all sides for the mega event of the day - the Fashion show.
To sum up, it was a lovely day worth every penny spent, deep out there in the woods...!
D.O - VI - Wednesday, 06 December 2006
Had group discussion class for all the four groups at Exams hall gallery, and the students were seen immersed in their discussions. Four different topics were given for each of the four groups and they relished it.
Had Rhetoric class and two students spoke. The first one was given a bonus, 73 marks, as a gesture for taking the initiative. Then, students booked their topic for Elocution in advance.
For the First years PBT & Zoo students, three different competitions were held. One was the Newspaper round, followed by the Dictionary round. Then, Crossword round was postponed today due to time constraints.
At the end of the day,
May-June : 240 pts
Sept - Oct : 230 pts
Nov - Dec : 170 pts
July - Aug : 140 pts
Mar - April : 120 pts
Jan - Feb : 110 pts
Had Rhetoric class and two students spoke. The first one was given a bonus, 73 marks, as a gesture for taking the initiative. Then, students booked their topic for Elocution in advance.
For the First years PBT & Zoo students, three different competitions were held. One was the Newspaper round, followed by the Dictionary round. Then, Crossword round was postponed today due to time constraints.
At the end of the day,
May-June : 240 pts
Sept - Oct : 230 pts
Nov - Dec : 170 pts
July - Aug : 140 pts
Mar - April : 120 pts
Jan - Feb : 110 pts
A Day Deep in the Woods..: Dec. 07/2006
It's the time of the year when MCC gets into a different kind of frenzy altogether... It's neither the Margazhi utsav nor the Yuletide spirit, but it's something on a higher plane - higher in everything... in creativity, in crowds ( and crowd management), in canteens etccc and the C list goes on and on and on....
Yea... I'm penning my thoughts on the first day of this lovely cultural extravaganza at our own Madras Christian College...
The Advert in the daily newspapers was the cynosure of all eyes, and soon all roads started leading to MCC...
The first day of Deepwoods was more of an aesthetic treat than an intellectual one.The edifice of Samson, ironically with wings on his back, tied to pillars, in snow white was a treat to behold. The entrance was a bit different compared to the past couple of years, the threshold being adorned with hues of pink and white, quite obviously part of the hutch campaign.
Entry was restricted to students having their id cards on them. Participant colleges started trickling in one by one, and for the first program at Thomas's, AD-ZAP ( where i coincidentally happened to be the adjudicator) we had around ten colleges.It was a crowd unparalled in the recent past for the first day's events.
Students were at their best when it came to organisation and discipline.The quadrangle was overflowing on all sides for the mega event of the day - the Fashion show.To sum up, it was a lovely day worth every penny spent, deep out there in the woods...!
Yea... I'm penning my thoughts on the first day of this lovely cultural extravaganza at our own Madras Christian College...
The Advert in the daily newspapers was the cynosure of all eyes, and soon all roads started leading to MCC...
The first day of Deepwoods was more of an aesthetic treat than an intellectual one.The edifice of Samson, ironically with wings on his back, tied to pillars, in snow white was a treat to behold. The entrance was a bit different compared to the past couple of years, the threshold being adorned with hues of pink and white, quite obviously part of the hutch campaign.
Entry was restricted to students having their id cards on them. Participant colleges started trickling in one by one, and for the first program at Thomas's, AD-ZAP ( where i coincidentally happened to be the adjudicator) we had around ten colleges.It was a crowd unparalled in the recent past for the first day's events.
Students were at their best when it came to organisation and discipline.The quadrangle was overflowing on all sides for the mega event of the day - the Fashion show.To sum up, it was a lovely day worth every penny spent, deep out there in the woods...!
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
D.O - V - Tuesday, 05 December 2006
Each and every Tam/Phil student had brought his/her daily newspaper along, and so the newspaper quiz was a bit interesting today. Then, Had the usual word power sessions too...
B - 220
A - 140
C - 140
D - 90
B - 220
A - 140
C - 140
D - 90
D.O IV - 04 December 2006
I Pbt & Sci it was both newspaper quiz and general quiz today. Then, for II B.A left them ten min early cos of Mrs.Sujatha Bhat's Viva at Martin Hall. Dr.Ganesh, David and I coordinated the event.
The scores for I BSc PBT & Zoo - today:
Nov - Dec : 95
May - Jun : 70
July - Aug : 20
Sept - Oct : 10
March - April : 5
Jan - Feb : 0
we are really happy for Nov - Dec who have stood their word.. they are hopefully on a roll...
The scores for I BSc PBT & Zoo - today:
Nov - Dec : 95
May - Jun : 70
July - Aug : 20
Sept - Oct : 10
March - April : 5
Jan - Feb : 0
we are really happy for Nov - Dec who have stood their word.. they are hopefully on a roll...
Wednesday, 29 November 2006
D.O 6 - 28 November - Group Discussions start with a bang...!
For the second year Phil & Tamil students it was a new kind of initiation- the class, with its four dynamic groups assembled at the Exams Hall Gallery and kick started their Group Discussion. Each group was seen engrossed deeply in the topic allotted for them.
For the First year PBT & Zoo, we had Dictionary time and Newspaper quiz.
Mar-Apr : 176
Nov-Dec : 110
May-Jun : 90
Jan-Feb : 50
Sep-Oct :40
Jul-Aug : 39
For Second B.A literature, it was Arrangement, in Rhetoric. Gave six topics for the first six, three girls and three boys, to speak on, in the next Rhetoric class.
For the First year PBT & Zoo, we had Dictionary time and Newspaper quiz.
Mar-Apr : 176
Nov-Dec : 110
May-Jun : 90
Jan-Feb : 50
Sep-Oct :40
Jul-Aug : 39
For Second B.A literature, it was Arrangement, in Rhetoric. Gave six topics for the first six, three girls and three boys, to speak on, in the next Rhetoric class.
Monday, 27 November 2006
4 D.O - Monday, 27 November - Things Fall Apart - analysis
In Phil/Tam Class, students brought their daily newspaper and dictionary along, and we had a nice time with Quick Word Reading, and Newspaper quiz. Then, today's vocabulary of ten words was given. I also told them that the C.A might have a vocabulary component in it.
Group A : 120
Group C : 100
Group B : 60
Group - D : 30
In IIIB.A English, many participated in the analysis of Chapter II of Things Fall Apart. I told them that 50 marks in C.A will hereafter be allotted to class interactions. The class was exhorted to read Chapter III before the start of the next class.
Group A : 120
Group C : 100
Group B : 60
Group - D : 30
In IIIB.A English, many participated in the analysis of Chapter II of Things Fall Apart. I told them that 50 marks in C.A will hereafter be allotted to class interactions. The class was exhorted to read Chapter III before the start of the next class.
Friday, 24 November 2006
3 D.O - Friday, 24 November 2006
Completed the Text on Civilisation, for I yr PBT /Zoo class. Had a language time, followed by quiz time. Points tally is:
Jan - Feb : 20
Mar - Apr : 20
Sep - Oct : 30
Nov - Dec : 20
In the Literature class, had a discussion on the various adventures which we come across in literature, and students responded with enthusiasm. A lot of adventurous novels were discussed. Completed with discussion, Chapter 1 of A Passage to India.
Jan - Feb : 20
Mar - Apr : 20
Sep - Oct : 30
Nov - Dec : 20
In the Literature class, had a discussion on the various adventures which we come across in literature, and students responded with enthusiasm. A lot of adventurous novels were discussed. Completed with discussion, Chapter 1 of A Passage to India.
Thursday, 23 November 2006
2 D.O - 23 November - Discussion on Culture...
Had a good discussion, if not the best, on culture, with the Third B.A English Students. Many came out with good inputs.. I was happy that some had really done their homework well. Almost the whole of the class had turned up with their texts, which was very heartening. Completed Chapter I, with an introduction. More discussions will follow. I asked students to give a reading of Chapter II, and come up with their ideas in the next class.
Introduced Jane Goodal's text for II Phil/Tam.
Completed the text "What to listen for in Music" for Experience of Literature class.
Introduced Jane Goodal's text for II Phil/Tam.
Completed the text "What to listen for in Music" for Experience of Literature class.
1 D.O - Wednesday, 22 November - Handwriting practice begins...
Gave Handwriting practice for the II Philosophy/Tamil Students, in which everyone participated with great enthusiasm. Later, asked the ones who are good at acting to meet me around 1.30 in the Staff Room, and to my surprise almost a dozen students turned up. I was enthused by the turnout. Gave each of them a copy of the small play to be enacted in class shortly. Also, fixed up a good time for practice.In the Rhetoric Class, initiated the students into Definition of Rhetoric, and its five broad divisions. Also, reminded them about the three golden rules in my class which are to be effected from this current semester itself.
Explained to them the first division of Rhetoric, namely INVENTION.
Tuesday, 21 November 2006
In the name of LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS... Just a RUN FOR hard earned money... Nothing less, nothing more...!
Yesterday i was asked to attend a ELT workshop at a famous COUNCIL, which promotes it. Participants, mostly drawn from all parts of the State were there, and the program started punctually at 2 sharp... But that was the only sharp element in it... Three hours of elemental kidding for College Professors...to say the least... And at the end of this elemental kidding, we were poorer by 300 bucks... they had made at least half a lakh rupees for a single session. This set me wondering whether the whole exercise was just a money spinner, or was it a case of sheer callousness on the part of the organisers to take English language professors for granted?
Elementary school teachers would have profitted by the exercise to an extent.. but surely not at our level... I mean, the key speaker missed out on this fact...
Now this sets my mind thinking on whether programs like this really mean anything to us... without proper planning and proper resource persons the whole thing becomes nothing but a farce... and a lack of precious time and money for the participants...
Another sore spot of the day was that, most of the delegates were in their early thirties or late twenties… and the resource person, a lady was also in her early thirties… There was just one respectable senior professor amongst us, who was the victim of haughty onslaughts of the resource person. She was making fun of him time and again for no fault of his, which he took in his stride magnanimously, much to the consternation of most of the delegates. The way the resource person conducted herself in this situation was in very bad taste...It kept us wondering on whether such workshops are worth attending, in the near future, cos a respectable professor’s reputation goes for a six, in the eyes of compatriots and colleagues, by a resource person.
Elementary school teachers would have profitted by the exercise to an extent.. but surely not at our level... I mean, the key speaker missed out on this fact...
Now this sets my mind thinking on whether programs like this really mean anything to us... without proper planning and proper resource persons the whole thing becomes nothing but a farce... and a lack of precious time and money for the participants...
Another sore spot of the day was that, most of the delegates were in their early thirties or late twenties… and the resource person, a lady was also in her early thirties… There was just one respectable senior professor amongst us, who was the victim of haughty onslaughts of the resource person. She was making fun of him time and again for no fault of his, which he took in his stride magnanimously, much to the consternation of most of the delegates. The way the resource person conducted herself in this situation was in very bad taste...It kept us wondering on whether such workshops are worth attending, in the near future, cos a respectable professor’s reputation goes for a six, in the eyes of compatriots and colleagues, by a resource person.
Why is culture with a Capital 'C' for the Africans alone...? (III B.A English...)
The Africans are supposedly the only people who use the word Culture with an upper case "C"... Why is it so? Is it just for the heck of it, or is there a method in their 'madness'.?
Try to relate your thoughts with Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart.
Try to relate your thoughts with Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart.
Three Golden Rules for Literature Classes... Reason and Scope...
This semester, after much interactions with friends, like-minded colleagues, students, and class representatives, i hit upon three golden rules for the Literature classes, which has met with great success for the past four years in our General English classes.
Now, the three Golden Rules framed thus, are:
Golden Rule No.1. Always come to class in time. Late comers will on no account be entertained, so don’t try to convince the teacher by giving any kind of excuse.
Golden Rule No.2. Passport is essential for entry into class. Without your text book (passport), entry is denied.
Golden Rule No.3. If the concentration of one student gets distracted because of you, you are out. And once you are out, that implies that you are out for the whole of that particular semester.
The scope of these rules in Literature classes, as i see it, are meant to make the students enjoy the spirit of the class, preserving its good old ethos.
Still, i throw the forum open for discussion...
Now, the three Golden Rules framed thus, are:
Golden Rule No.1. Always come to class in time. Late comers will on no account be entertained, so don’t try to convince the teacher by giving any kind of excuse.
Golden Rule No.2. Passport is essential for entry into class. Without your text book (passport), entry is denied.
Golden Rule No.3. If the concentration of one student gets distracted because of you, you are out. And once you are out, that implies that you are out for the whole of that particular semester.
The scope of these rules in Literature classes, as i see it, are meant to make the students enjoy the spirit of the class, preserving its good old ethos.
Still, i throw the forum open for discussion...
Sunday, 29 October 2006
Monday - Holiday [Exam postponed]...:
Exams slated for Monday, 30 October have been postponed and the new dates are yet to be announced. Still, do confirm with the College Notice board/Exams Office Notice Board.
Regards, Rufus
Saturday, 28 October 2006
Saturday's Exams Postponed...:
Exams scheduled for Saturday (28 October) have been rescheduled for 11th Forenoon and 13th Afternoon respectively.
Do check out the College Notice Board and Exams Office Notice Board for confirmation.
Regards, Rufus
Monday, 9 October 2006
Attention - I BSc Pbt/Zoo & II Tam/Phil Students...:
Dear Students, (I Pbt/zoo) & (II Phil/Tam)
Your Internal assessment marks have been displayed on the English Dept's Notice Board on Monday, OCT 9. Clarifications, if any, should be made on or before Friday, 13 OCT. On no account will any corrections be made after the due date.
So kindly check out your marks. With Regards and all best wishes for your upcoming exams, Rufus
Attention - I BSc Pbt/Zoo & II Tam/Phil Students...:
Dear Students, (I Pbt/zoo) & (II Phil/Tam)
Your Internal assessment marks have been displayed on the English Dept's Notice Board on Monday, OCT 9. Clarifications, if any, should be made on or before Friday, 13 OCT. On no account will any corrections be made after the due date.
So kindly check out your marks. With Regards and all best wishes for your upcoming exams, Rufus
Friday, 29 September 2006
Dear Students...:
Dear Dynamic Students (I PBT/Zoo)...:
Your first semester at MCC has come to an end, and in just over a month's time, you're going to make ur debut into the world of Sir.Winston Churchill, hope u get me...
I was planning to upload ur II & III C.A marks over the net last week itself, but then, you see, some 'outstanding' guys and gals are still 'submitting' their assignments... So wait for a day till i have my say... as regards your marks...
The competitions which have to be completed will soon be done. Another good news for you guys is that, your long delayed often expected notes (spoon feed) has come... its now on the Top Notchers' Page on our site...
This week i wont be available for chat as i have got another program on the cards. I'l keep u posted of news n views regularly..
So stay in touch. Regards n all best wishes for ur exams, Rufus
Monday, 28 August 2006
Call for Assignments - I Pb&Pbt / Zoology..:
Dear students, Your II C.A Test is partly an assignment.
Interview any senior from MCC (student or staff), and write it down neatly in Paper: A 4 Word limit: Minimum 1000 words
Page limit: Minimum Four pages
Last Date: Friday, September 8, 2006
"Interviewed by: Interviewee's Signature & Class:" should be entered clearly on the front page.
Sunday, 20 August 2006
CYNOSURE...: The Preliminary Schedule...:
Group Competitions - CYNOSURE - I BSc Pb & Pbt / Zoology - :
Dear Students, The Preliminary Schedule of the Group Competitions to be held soon has been given in the Top Notcher's Page. The date and the venue will be decided in the next GD class on Monday, August 28, 2006
Regards, Rufus
Dear Students, The Preliminary Schedule of the Group Competitions to be held soon has been given in the Top Notcher's Page. The date and the venue will be decided in the next GD class on Monday, August 28, 2006
Regards, Rufus
Tuesday, 8 August 2006
Results of the First CA...:
Dear Students,
Results of the First C.A Test have been uploaded in the TOP NOTCHERS page on Tuesday, 08 - 08 - 2006. Clarifications, if any, should be made in person either in class or at the Dept. of English within ten days of the display of marks. Regards, Rufus
Sunday, 11 June 2006
Welcoming the New Academic Year...:
Dear Students,
We are in the threshold of another academic year, and as students and teachers, let's look forward with renewed vigour and determination to rededicate ourselves to our educational endeavours.
Classes commence on Wednesday, 14 June, 2006. Wishing you all a rewarding and fruitful year ahead, regards, rufus
Welcoming the New Academic Year...:
Dear Students,
We are in the threshold of another academic year, and as students and teachers, let's look forward with renewed vigour and determination to rededicate ourselves to our educational endeavours.
Classes commence on Wednesday, 14 June, 2006. Wishing you all a rewarding and fruitful year ahead, regards, rufus
Wednesday, 12 April 2006
I BSc Zoology (Reg) - Internal Mark Statemnt - Nov-Apr 2006
| No. | Name | C.A-1 | C.A-2 | C.A-3 | Total | Avg |
| 01. | Adline Jennefa Daniel | 68 | 70 | Ab | 138 | 35 |
| 02. | Anitha, P | Ab | Ab | Ab | Ab | Ab |
| 03. | Blessey, D | 78 | 72 | Ab | 150 | 38 |
| 04. | Dhanalakshmi, A | 50 | 64 | Ab | 114 | 29 |
| 05. | Divya, K | 72 | 48 | Ab | 120 | 30 |
| 06. | Elizabeth Karen, M | 76 | 72 | Ab | 148 | 37 |
| 07. | Esther, M | 80 | 76 | 78 | 158 | 40 |
| 08. | Geetha, V | 56 | 30 | Ab | 86 | 22 |
| 09. | Isaiarasi | Ab | Ab | Ab | Ab | Ab |
| 09. | Kalaivani, N | Ab | 72 | 56 | 128 | 32 |
| 10. | Priya, G | 72 | 58 | 38 | 130 | 33 |
| 11. | Rekha, G | 62 | 60 | Ab | 122 | 31 |
| 12. | Revathy, G | 48 | 72 | Ab | 120 | 30 |
| 13. | Saranya, S | Ab | 60 | 52 | 112 | 28 |
| 14. | Savithri, A | 60 | 60 | Ab | 120 | 30 |
| 15. | Tamizh Ilakkiya, P | 76 | 72 | Ab | 148 | 37 |
| 16. | Aadhavan, R.T | Ab | 64 | 56 | 120 | 30 |
| 17. | Dhanasekaran, M | 52 | 58 | Ab | 110 | 28 |
| 18. | Junior Chacko, V | 56 | 68 | Ab | 124 | 31 |
| 19. | Madhanraj, K | Ab | 68 | 60 | 128 | 32 |
| 20. | Naveen Prasad Yallasiri | 60 | 60 | Ab | 120 | 30 |
| 21. | Sabasteen, S | 58 | 58 | Ab | 116 | 29 |
| 22. | SHanmuga Sundaram, T | 66 | 68 | Ab | 134 | 34 |
| 23. | SHanmuga Rajan, P | 64 | 66 | Ab | 130 | 33 |
| 24. | Sheen, S | 64 | 60 | 64 | 128 | 32 |
| 25. | Sri Gowthaman, S | 62 | 76 | 56 | 138 | 35 |
| 26. | Thiyagarajan, K | Ab | 66 | Ab | 066 | 17 |
| 28. | Gopi Krishanthan | Ab | Ab | Ab | Ab | Ab |
| 29. | Gabriel Arulraj | 60 | 48 | Ab | 108 | 27 |
| 30. | Preetha Mini Jose, H.M | 60 | 34 | Ab | 94 | 24 |
| 31. | Irudhaya Mary, V | 52 | 52 | Ab | 104 | 26 |
| 32. | Menaka Jennifer, S | 66 | 26 | 50 | 116 | 29 |
| 33. | Bheulah Devakirubai, C | 70 | 64 | Ab | 134 | 34 |
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