This department has a presence in the Prasanthi Nilayam and Anantapur campuses of the University.

Department Head:

Dr. (Mrs.) C. Padmavatamma

Programmes offered by the department:

The Telugu as second language course is offered to the Undergraduate students in both Prasanthi Nilayam and Anantapur Campuses.

The following courses are offered at Anantapur Campus only:

Undergraduate Programme:

• B.A. (Optional Telugu)

• Postgraduate Programme: M.A. (Telugu Language and Literature)
• M.Phil Programme: Telugu Language and Literature
• Ph.D.: Doctoral programme

Teaching Staff Profile:

• Dr.(Mrs) C. Padmavatamma M.A., Ph.D.
  Reader
   
• Dr.(Mrs) M. Praphulla M.A.(Telugu), M.A.(Sanskrit), Ph.D.
  Senior Lecturer
   

PRASANTHI NILAYAM CAMPUS

• Prof. Veerabhadraiah M.A., Ph.D.
  Honorary Professor

Conferences attended / papers published / other publications:

During the year 2006-2007:

1. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Praphulla, “Lectures on Pandav Bhagavatha of Puttaparthy Narayanacharyulu” at Sri Kasi Viswesara Kodanda Ramalayam, Anantapur during 9th to 13th June 2006.
   
2. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Praphulla, " Tenali Ramakrishna Kavi Chatuvulu" – lecture delivered in ATP AIR on 21.12.06 at 7.45am.
   
3. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Praphulla, Lecture on "Samajabhivridhi to Iikamatyam" at Sri Bharati educational trust, ATP on 19.2.07
   
4. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Praphulla, Lecture on Vedas at Sarada Samajam ATP on 26.2.07
   
5. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Praphulla, Lecture on "Talliga Upadhyayavaliga Mahila Patra" at Kasturba girls high school on 8.3.07
   
6. Dr. (Mrs.) M. Praphulla, Radio talk on Ugadi at AIR ATP on 14.3.07
   
7. Dr. C. Padmavathamma, Radio talk on "Apurupa Kathaprabha – Pariseelana" at AIR ATP on 30.11.06 at 7.45am.