The American College in Madurai
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The American College, often referred to as American College, is one of the oldest colleges present in India
. It is located in Madurai
, Tamil Nadu
state, south of India. It was founded in 1881 by American
Christian missionaries.The college is situated in Madurai, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. The red-brick buildings, in the Saracenic style of architecture, blend with the natural surroundings constructed by British architect Henry Irwin
.
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India
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. It is located in Madurai
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It served as the capital city of the Pandyan Kingdom. It is the administrative headquarters of Madurai District and is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
state, south of India. It was founded in 1881 by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Christian missionaries.The college is situated in Madurai, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. The red-brick buildings, in the Saracenic style of architecture, blend with the natural surroundings constructed by British architect Henry Irwin
Henry Irwin
Henry Irwin, a renowned architect of British India was born on 21 January 1841, in Tarbett, County Kerry, Ireland. He is mainly known for his works in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. He was a member of the Institution of Engineers. He died on 5 August 1922, at Ooty, India...
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Objectives
The object of the college is to give the students a liberal Christian education, to train them in the service of God and people and to do such other things as are in harmony with that object. The continuing vision and vibrancy of the college flow naturally from the commitment to this original object. The holistic education that this vision implies enables the development of the body, mind and spirit of the student. The college maintains a desirably low faculty-student ratio. A major innovation underway is the choice-based credit system (CBCS). It is hoped that this will make education student-centered.History
The American College is one of the institutions in higher education known for its focus on academic excellence and social relevance. Its pioneering role in the development of College autonomy in India, its successful beginning of a Choice Based Credit System and its completion of 125 years of higher education bear testimony to the position that the college currently enjoys. Originally founded as a missionary in 1841 by the American Mission, The American College flowed into a collegiate department in 1881.In 1931 it became independent of the mission. Originally affiliated to the University of Madras, The American College is presently under the jurisdiction of Madurai Kamaraj University. With its extreme sensitivity to national policies and community needs, the college have grown from strength to strength. It was one of the first set of seven colleges to be made autonomous by the UGC in 1977-1978.Today the college offers eighteen undergraduate and thirteen post-graduate Programmes. There are research centres offering M.Phil., and Ph.D Programmes in various disciplines . There are other autonomous centres like Department of Applied Sciences (DAS) and Study Centre for Indian Literature in English and Translation (SCILET) receiving national and international attention. Its alumni form part of the national and international elite as scientists, intellectuals, administrators, corporate managers, ministers, leaders etc., The post-graduate Department of Social Work was added to this great tradition in the year 1998-99.The College has active theatre groups, Social Service Schemes and N.C.C. units that offer students a wide variety of opportunities to serve society. These activities add up to make the campus a vibrant space for developing one’s personality.Academics
The college has now developed into a modern seat of learning, keeping abreast of the new trends in higher education. There are 13 undergraduate and 12 postgraduate programmes of study in the college, with seven of these departments actively engaged in research. In addition to the usual programmes in the humanities and the sciences, the college has maintained its contemporaneity by offering courses in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Business Administration and Social Work. The department of Religion, Philosophy and Sociology contains in itself a rare combination of subjects seldom found elsewhere. Besides, innovative courses such as Gender Studies, Dalit Studies, Folk Arts, Epigraphy, etc., are offered under the appropriate major programmes. An interdisciplinary dimension is attempted by requiring the science majors to take courses in the humanities and vice versa- Arts & Humanities http://www.americancollege.edu/webpage/academics_arts.htm
- Science http://www.americancollege.edu/webpage/academics_science.htm
- Management Studies http://www.americancollege.edu/webpage/academics_management.htm
- Research http://www.americancollege.edu/webpage/academics_research.htm
- Co curricular courses
- Teaching, Learning & Assessments
College facilities
- Library: Daniel Poor Memorial LibraryDaniel Poor Memorial Library in MaduraiDaniel Poor Memorial Library often abbreviated as DPM Library is a College Library of The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu in India that officially began its functions on June 28, 1915.- History :...
- Department Libraries
- Study Center
- Chapel
- Accommodation
- Computer Facilities
- Playing Fields
- Hostels
- Freedom
Undergraduate
- B.Com.
- B.Com. (Computer Application)
- B.C.A.
- B.Sc. (Special Mathematics)
- B.Sc. (special Physics)
- B.Sc. (Special Chemistry)
- B.Sc. (Computer Science Special)
- B.Sc. (Bio Chemistry)
- B.Sc. Zoology (spl.Biotechnology)
- B.Sc. (Botany)
- B.A. Economics(TAMIL And ENGLISH medium)
- B.A. (English)
- B.A. (Tamil)
- B.A. (Religion Philosophy and Sociology)
- B.Sc. (Visual Communication)
- B.B.A.
Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Physics)
- M.A. (Tamil)
- M.A. (English)
- M.Sc. (Chemistry)
- M.Sc. (Botany)
- M.Sc. (Immunology and microbiology)
- M.Sc. (Zoology)
- M.Com.
- M.C.A.
- M.B.A.
- M.A. (Social Work)
Business
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Tamil Orators
- Solomon PappaiahSolomon PappaiahSolomon Pappaiah , a.k.a. Solomon Pappiah and Salomon Pappayah is a popular Tamil language scholar and a television icon in Tamil Nadu, India. He is best known for moderating Tamil debate talk shows, known as 'patti mandrams', which have been airing on Sun TV for quite a long time...
- Karmega Konar The famous Tamil Guide called "Konar Tamil Urai" for the school students, who worked as a Tamil Lecturer
Theatre and cinema
- BalaBala (director)Bala is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, working in Tamil cinema. Bala is frequently credited with having "revolutionized Tamil cinema", through his realistic, dark and disturbing films that have garnered high critical acclaim...
, Tamil Film Director - Karu PazhaniappanKaru PazhaniappanKaru Pazhanaiappan is a Tamil film director.-Biography:He hails from Karaikudi, known as capital of Chettinad,affluent in cultural heritage. His parents are Sri Pala. Chinna Karuppaiah and Smt. Nagammai and Karu Palaniappan is the eldest amongst their 3 children.Books appealed to Palaniappan right...
- Santhakumar, Tamil Film Director
- VivekVivek (actor)Vivekananthan is an Indian film actor and comedian. He has won four Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run, Saamy, Perazhagan and Sivaji, respectively. In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was...
- Arun Pandian (Actor)
- Ram, Director