Designation: Assistant Professor
Education: M. A. English, M.A TESOL, PhD (pursuing)
Post Graduation: M.A TESOL,Northumbria University,UK
M. A. English Literature EFLU,Hyderabad
Under Graduation: B. A. Communicative English,Assumption College,Changanacherry
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Department of English, Saintgits College of Applied Sciences, July 2013 – present
- Instructor,Communication and Languages Division, Bahrain Training Institute (BTI), Ministry of Education, Bahrain.October 2010-July 2013
- Lecturer, Saintgits College of Applied Sciences & Saintgits College of Engineering. July 2005- January 2009
Research Interest: Gender studies,Middle Eastern fiction in English,Indian Writing in English
Additional Certifications
- Certified Trainer for “Business English Certificate” course (BEC) by Cambridge Assessments
- Training Program for Additional Skills Acquisition Program (ASAP) conducted by government of Kerala 2015
- Online course in “Feminism and Social Justice” from Coursera
- Online course in “Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity” from Coursera
- Online course in “Positive Psychology” from Coursera
- Online course in “The Emergence of Modern Middle East” from Coursera
- Short term online course in “Introduction to Philosophy”, SB College,Changanacherry
- Online training programme on Gender Equality, Climate Change and Sustainable Goals organized by National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of home Affairs, Govt. of India.
- Online Teacher Support Program for Linguaskill by Cambridge Assessments
- Online course in “Social Media in ESL Classroom” and “On Writing” from Udemy
Professional Membership
ELTAI -English Language Teachers Association of India
Paper Presentation
- “Female Conduct and Family Honour- A Study of Elif Shafk’s Novel Honour” at International Conference on Literature,Society and Global Media” organised by Research Culture Society and Agra College UP and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
- “Women’s Struggle for Freedom-An Analysis of Elif Shfak’s Novels ” in International Conference organized by VELS University, Chennai
- “Patriarchy and Status of Women – A Study of Select Novels of Elif Shafak” in International Faculty Development Webinar series on “A Global Humanity Endeavor in Literature” conducted, by Holy Cross Home Science College, Thoothukoody
Paper Publications:
- “Female Conduct and Family Honour- A Study of Elif Shafak’s Novel Honour” published in International Journal of Research Culture Society, September 2020, ISSN -2456-6683
- “Deconstructing Female Stereotypes through Espionage Fiction: Depiction of Female Spy in Harinder Sikka’s Calling Sehmat” published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138(UGC Approved)
- “CALL:The Future of Language Learning” published in “Eye of Technology” a peer reviewed journal published by department of Computer Application,Saintgits College of Applied Sciences
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/FDP
- National Seminar on “Teaching Learning and Evaluation”,conducted at Mar Augusthinose College ,Ramapuram.
- International Faculty Development Webinar series on “A Global Humanity Endeavor in Literature” conducted, by Holy Cross Home Science College, Thoothukoody
- FDP on “Innovative Techniques for Effective Teaching Online and Offline” organized by Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology,Hyderabad
- FDP on “Literary Criticism”organised by Thiruvalluvar University Constituent College of Arts and Sciences,Kallakurichi,Tamil Nadu
- FDP on “Language and Literature” organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology,Chennai
- FDP on “Impact of Literature on Society” organized by Bharatiyar Arts and Science College for Women,Salem
- Online Symposium on “Pandemics- Literary and Humanistic Appraisal” organized by D.A.V College,Abhohar,Punjab
- E-Workshop on “Future of Teaching -Opportunities and Challenges” organised by Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institutes
- Workshop on “New Methodologies of NAAC Accreditation” at St. ThomasCollege, Pala on
- Workshop on “Fine Tune your English” at Girideepam College of Advanced Studies
- Workshop on “Research Methodology and Data Analysis through SPSS”at Saintgits College of Applied Sciences, Pathamuttom
- International conference in “English Language Acquisition: Western Theories and Eastern Practices” at St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
- International Virtual Conference on “English Literature and Language Education – Embracing Changes in Covid Times” organized by Christ College,Irinjalakuda
- International conference on “Expanding Strategies of Teaching Learning with Digital Proficiency”,organised by Little Flower College, Guruvayur
- National seminar on “Humor and the Nation” in Assumption College
- Webinar on “Literary Studies and Changing Paradigms of Education in India” organised by Newman College,Thodupuzha
- Webinar on “Research Writing”organised by St. Anns Arts and Science College,Chennai
- Webinar on “Stories,Storytellings and Methods” organised by SB College,Changanacherr
- National seminar on “Praxis of Contemporary Theory” at Govt. College, Nattakom
- International Seminar on “Multiculturalism in Contemporary Society” at Assumption College, Changanacherry
- National seminar on “Trauma: Experience and Language” at Govt. College, Nattakom 18th December & 19th December 2018.
- National Seminar on “Petroleum Conservation” at Saintgits College of Applied Sciences, Pathamuttom on 12th February 2019..
- National seminar on “Cultural Studies” at St. Mary’s College, Manarcad
- National Seminar on “Theory and After” at SB College, Changanacherry.
- International Seminar on ”Framing Perspectives; Thinking Cinema” at SB College, Changanacherry
- National seminar on ”Narrating Indianness: Evolving Trends in Language and Literature” at Assumption College, Changanacherry
Achievements
- Secured position among the top thirty percentile globally in International Teachers Olympiad
- Module Leader and Results Coordinator at the Communication and Languages Department,Bahrain Training Institute
Additional Roles
- IQAC Coordinator(2017-present)
- Member,College Development Council (2021-2022)
- Member, Staff Council
- Academic Coordinator,Department of English
- Teacher in charge for Student’s Union-SCASSA(2018-19,2019-20,2020-21)
- ISO coordinator (2017-18)
- Coordinator Nehru Yuva Kendra(2022-23)
- Coordinator Gitsblitz(2020-21)
- Buddy to several newly appointed faculty
- Staff Editor for College Magazine
- Coordinator,Surprise Inspection Squad (2021-22)
- Member,Discipline Committee
Contact Details
Phone: 9847039193
Email ID: anu.z@saintgits.org