RESUME

Part A: GENERAL INFORMATION AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

1. Name (in Block Letters) : Dr. G. CHENNA REDDY 2. Father’s Name : G. Venkata Reddy 3. Department : English 4. Address for correspondence (Res) : 39-8-21/1 III Cross Road Paidaiah Street, Vijayawada -10 Telephone No : 9849254826 Email : crgujju27@gmail.com Address for Correspondence (Off) Dr. G.Chennareddy Assistant Professor Department of English Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjuna Nagar Guntur, A.P

15. Academic Qualifications M.A. (English) Andhra

University 1994 60% First M.A Novel

M. Sc (Psychology)

Acharya Nagarjuna University

2016 71% First

B.Ed. Annamalai University

1995 53% Second B.Ed. English, Spl. English

M.Ed. Annamalai Univerisy

1998 55% Second M.Ed. Curriculum Development

16. Research Degree(s)

Degrees Title Date of award University

Ph.D. in English History as Fiction: A Study of Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet

27-12-2001 Andhra University

Ph.D. in Education A Study the Efficacy of Communication Skills among Prospective Teachers of North Coastal Andhra.

07-09-2016 Andhra University

Teaching: 16 Years Experience

Teaching at P.G level courses in English

Details of Teacher Service: 11 years at Acharya Nagarjuna University and 5 years at Dr L Bullayya P.G College, Andhra University

Posts/Positions held

1. Coordinator, Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University from 2015 to till date.

2. Assistant Professor, Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University from 2006 to till date.

3. Assistant Coordinator, Department of Journalism and Mass communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University from

4. Assistant Public Information Officer, Acharya Nagarjuna University from

5. Assistant Chief Teaching Associate (CTA) for P.G Spot Evaluation

6. Member of Board of Studies, Department of English

7. Member of Board of Studies Department of Journalism and Mass communication, A.N.U.

8. Chief Superintend for the Department Examinations, Dept. of Journalism and Mass communication.

9. Organized a National Seminar at the Dept. of Journalism and Mass communication in 2009.

10. Member in 4. International and 5 National seminars conducted by the Dept of English, A.N.U.

Membership in Committees

1. Advisory Board for Community Radio Service of Acharya Nagarjuna University.

2. Member editorial Board for the preparation of the 39th Annual Report for the year 2014-15.

3. Member the Committee for the approval of Staff list of B. Ed Colleges of Acharya Nagarjuna University

SEMINASRS ORGANISED- NATIONAL - (1)

1. (2009) Organized the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on” Media Trends and Trail by Media “as a Seminar Director and Assistant Coordinator under the auspices of the Department of Journalism and Mass communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during15th-17th March,2009.

PUBLICATIONS (Research Articles Published)-66

International-42

1. (2016) “New Historicism in Thomas Kenealley’s Daughters of Mars” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Volume 5, Issue 9 (3), September, 2016. P 1-15, ISSN 2277-7881, Impact Factor 3.316, (2015), Index Copernicus Value: 5.16.

2. (2016) “New Historicism in Thomas Kenealley’s Shame and the Captives” International Journal of Academic Research Volume 3, Issue 8 (2) August 2016 ISSN 2348-7666 Impact Factor: 3.656.

3. (2016) “Feministic Shades in Every Man” EPRA International of Research and Development IJRD Volume 1, Issue, 4. June 2016. ISSN 2455- 7838. SJIF Impact Factor: 3.476.

4. (2016) A Poem : “Harmony or Disharmony” International Journal Of English : Literature, Language and Skills (IJELLS) Volume V Special Issue 1 May 2016, P-11-12, ISSN 2278 0742 1

5. (2016) “The Enriched Class Room Demonstrates High Levels of Enthusiasm” International Journal of Scientific Research Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2016. P-190-192, ISSN 2229- 5518.

6. (2016) “New Historicism in Thomas Kenealley’s Schindler’s Ark” S.V.U Journal of English Studies, Volume-16, March 2016.P- 36-43., ISSN No 2230 7923.

7. (2016) “Surmounting Cultural Integration of Gender and Nature in Indian Women’s Literature: the Ecofeminist Way” Indian Journal of Applied Research Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris Volume: 6 Issue 1 January 2016.

8. (2015) “Second Life: A High Potential Educational System for Higher Education” International of English Language, Literature and Humanities, Indexed, Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal Volume III Issue X December, 2015, Norwegian Accreditation Accr. No. MSYS 013 ISO: 9001: 2008 ISSN 2321-7065. SJIF Impact Factor: 4.287. P- 209-220.

9. (2015) “The Theme of Alienation in Kiran Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss” International Journal of English Language, Literature & Humanities, Volume III, Issue IX, November, 2015, P ---------, Norwegian Accreditation Accr. No. MSYS 013 ISO: 9001: 2008 ISSN 2321-7065. SJIF Impact Factor: 4.287.

10. (2015) “The Image of Gandhi as a Historical Legend in Indian English Fiction” Gandhian Vision, international Journal of Peace and Gandhian Studies published by Gandhian Studies Centre, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, Vol: 2, Issue: 1 October, 2015, p- 126-131. ISSN 2392-9486.

11. (2015) “Gandhi –A True Father of the Nation” Yoghatha Publications International Research Journal, Volume: 2 Issue: 3 July – September, 2015, p-330-332.

12. (2015) “Racism and Dreadful Violence in Paul Scott’s The Jewel in the Crown” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Volume 4, Issue 9(1), September, 2015, p 203, ISSN 2277-7881.

13. (2015) “The Theme of Conflict in Paul Scott’s The Towers of Silence” Contemporary Research in India a Peer- Reviewed Multi- Disciplinary International Journal, Volume 5, Issue 3, September, 2015, p 144, ISSN 2231-2137.

14. (2015) “Tyranny And Rhythm of Those Days in Paul Scott’s A Division of Spoils ” International Journal of English Language, Literature& Humanities, Volume III, Issue VII, September, 2015, P 300-309, Norwegian Accreditation Accr. No. MSYS 013 ISO: 9001: 2008 ISSN 2321-7065. SJIF Impact Factor: 4.287.ISSN 2321-7065.

15. (2015) “ New Historicism in Manohar Malgonkar’s A Bend in the Ganges” International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concept, Special Issue on Indian English Literature, Vol-I, Issue- 3, September, 2015, P- 45-49, ISSN : 2454-2515.

16. (2015) A Poem “What A Shame!” Deccan Literary Journal Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris Vol: V, Issue: 9 July, 2015. P 61-62. ISSN: 2249-1910.

17. (2015) “The Use of Mother Tongue in Second Language Teaching and Learning” International of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Indexed and listed at: Urich’s Periodical Directory @, ProQuest. U.S.A, International Regd. & Peer Reviewed, IJMR, Vol-4, Issue 8(5), August 2015, Impact Factor: 2.972, IC Valve 5.16 ISI Value: 2.286, ISSN: 2277-7881.

18. (2015) “Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in the Language Classroom” International Journal of Academic Research, Multidisciplinary, Multiple Languages Refereed Indexed Quarterly Journal Volume: 2, Issue 3(1), July-September- 204-211, ISSN: 2348-7666.

19. (2015) “Naveena: Contribution of Women to Indian Writing in English” International Journal of Education and Science Research Review, Volume-2, Issue-3, P 61-63, June, 2015, ISSN 2348-1817.

20. (2015) “Implication of Globalization Policies of Conversation and Preservation : Local or Globalised Transitional Eco Perspective in Amithav Gosh’s The Hungry Tide and Keren Yamashita’s Through The Arc of Rain Forest” Contemporary Research in India, A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary International Journal, Vol. :5, Issue 2, P 110-114, ISSN 2231-2317.

21. (2015) “Web 2.0 Technologies: Tool for Teaching and Learning of English Language Skills” Indian Chronicle of English Literature, Peer Reviewed and Referred International Journal, New Directions in English Language and Literature, Special Issue- 2015. P-273-276. ISSN- 2321-0818.

22. (2014) “The Potential Role of ICT in English Language Teaching and Learning” International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies, A peer Reviewed International Journal Vol. 1. S1., 2014. P 59-63. ISSN: 2349-9154.

23. (2014) “Indian Tradition and Culture in Canada in the Novels of Anitha Rao Badami” Asia-Pacific Journal of Social Sciences Special Issue Cultural Spaces: Canada and India International Society or Asia Pacific Studies P-81-87. ISSN2229-5801 (Print)/ ISSN 0975-5942 (Electronic)

24. (2014) “The Inner Struggle of Two Great Tragic Souls- Graham Greene’s The Power and The Glory and Marlow’s Dr Faustus” Deccan Literary Journal Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris Vol: IV, Issue:7 July,2014. P 84-90. ISSN : 2249-1910.

25. (2014) “A Critical Study of Graham Greene’s The Power and The Glory.” S.V.U Journal of English Studies, Volume-13 & 14, June 2014.P- 164-172., ISSN No 2230 7923.

26. (2014) “Socio-economical Impact on Vocabulary” Deccan Literary Journal Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris Vol: 3, Issue:6 January,2014. P 69-78. ISSN: 2249-1910.

27. (2014) “Theme of Sin and Salvation in Graham Greene’s The Power and The Glory”, Asian Journal of Multidisplinary Studies, A Double-Blinded Peer Reviewed Monthly Journal Volume: II, Issue-4, April 2014. P-108-111.ISSN: 2321-8819 (Online), 2348-7186 (Print).

28. (2013) “A Study of the Listening Skill among the Prospective Teachers of Select B. Ed Colleges of Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh”, The English Classroom Bi-annual Journal, Regional Institute of English South India, Bangalore Vol;15, No-2, December 2013. P78-86. ISSN No 2250-2831.

29. 1.(2013) “South African Sojourn : A Study of Mahatma Gandhi’s Autobiography My Experiments with Truth” Indian Chronicle of Indian Literature, Indexed with International ISSN Paris, Peer Reviewed& Referred International Journal, Vol: 1 Issue: 1 December 2013. P-10-16.

30. (2013) “ Symbolism in Toru Dutt’s Savitri and Bhutto” International Journal of Scientific Research Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris, Peer Reviewed & Referred A multy Subject Journal Vol: 2 Issue: 12: December 2013. P-50-51. ISSN No 2277-8117. Impact Factor: 0.3317 Index Copernicus IC Value 69.48

31. (2013) “The Triumph of Moderates over Revolutionaries in Chaman Nahal’s The Triumph of the Tricolor.” Global Journal of Arts and Management, Volume-3, Issue-4 Oct-Dec, 2013. ISSN 2249-2658 (online) : 2249-264X (print)

32. (2013) “ Theme of Forgiveness in Chaman Nahal’s Azadi” Journal of International Academic Research for the Multidisciplinary, Vol-1, Issue-9, October, 2013, ISSN 2320-5083, Impact Factor-1.339 Copernicus Value 5.13

33. (2013) Heroes as Victims in Chaman Nahal’s The Crown and The Loincloth” Indian Journal of Applied Research, Peer Reviewed & Referred International Journal, Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris, Vol: 3, Issue: 9, September 2013.P- 57-59, ISSN – 2249-555X. Impact Factor: 0.8215

34. (2013) “ Symbolism in Toru Dutt’s the Lotus and The Tree of Life” International Journal of Scientific Research Indexed with International ISSN Directory, Paris, Peer Reviewed & Referred A multy Subject Journal Vol: 2 Issue: 9: September 2013. P-50-51. ISSN No 2277-8117. Impact Factor: 0.3317 Index Copernicus IC Value 69.48

35. (2013) “History and Fiction in Chaman Nahal’s The Salt of Life” Indian Chronicle of Indian literature, A Bi-Annual International Peer-Reviewed Journal for Critical and Creative Works, Volume : 1, Issue 1: May, 2013. P-12-19. ISSN 2321-0818.

36. (2013) “A Critical Study of Family in the Novels of Anitha Rau Badami” Peer Reviewed International Journal of Arts, Commerce and Literature, Vol-1: Issue II: March, 2013. P- 47-65. ISSN 2320-4370.

37. (2012) “History as Fiction in Salmon Rushdie’s Shalimar the Clown “A N U Journal of Humanities Vol-IV No-1&2, P-72-86. ISSN No 0975-9557

38. (2012) “New Historicism in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things” A.N.U Journal of Humanities Vol-2, No-2, P-1-17.ISSN No 0975-9557.

39. (2012) “A Critical Study on the Epilogue on Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet” Contemporary Research in India A Peer-Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary International Journal Vol-2: Issue-4: December, 2012. P-223-227. ISSN 2231-2137

40. (2011)” Emigration as Liberation in Chitra Benarjee Divakaruni’s Arranged Marriage” Contemporary Research India A Peer- Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary International Journal, Sholapur: Vol-1 Issue-4: December, 2011..ISSN No 2231 2137.

41. (2009) “Erosion of Kashmiriat, Separatist Movement and Jihad Fundamentalism: A Study of Salmon Rushdie’s Shalimar the Clown “A N U Journal of Humanities Vol-1 No-1, P-70-75. ISSN No 0975-9557.

42. (2009) “Indian Marriages and American Liberation in Chitra Benerjee Divakaruni’ Arranged Marriage” A N U Journal of Humanities Vol-1, No-2. P-20-27.ISSN No 0975-9557.

National -24

1. (2016) “ Friends Turned Foes in Khushawant Singh’s Train to Pakistan and Chaman Nahal’s Azadi” Indian English Literature Paradigms and Praxis YKing Books Publishers, Jaipur, P 129-138. ISBN 978-93-85528-19-4

2. (2016) “Arundhati Rai’s The God of Small Things : A Critical Study” Indian Women Literature A Monologue of Leitmotiv, Mangalam Publications Delhi-110053 p. 19-25, ISBN 978-93-82983-85-9

3. (2015) “Class Cultural Management in Indian Diasporic Literature with reference to Anitha Rao Badami’s Novels” National Seminar proceedings on Human Resource Management: Exploring New Dimensions organized by Bommidala Department of Human Management, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Paramount Publishing House, New Delhi. P 670-674, ISBN 978-93-85100-54-3.

4. (2015) “Mass Open Online Courses (MOOC) as Techno Pedagogy to Learn English Language in Indian Classrooms” National Seminar Proceedings Classrooms of the Future: Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology, organized by Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Volume-II, P-164-171, ISBN 9789385108136.

5. (2015) A Poem “Soul’s Journey in Confusion” Literary Vibes ; A refereed national journal in English Studies Volume : IV, Issue 2 June, 2015. ISSN 2320 6896.

6. (2015) “Humanistic Approaches as Strain Free Pedagogy to Develop Communication Skills in Future Indian Class Rooms” National Seminar Proceedings Classrooms of the Future : Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology, organized by Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Volume-I, P-53-58, ISBN 9789385108136.

7. (2015) The Communal Amity in Khushwant Singh’s Train to Pakistan and Chaman Nahal’s Azadi, Symphony Contemporary Writing in English, Viking Books Jaipur, India,P-67-75, ISBN 798-93-82532-80-4.

8. (2015) “The Triumph of Gandhism in Chaman Nahal’s The Triumph of the Tricolour” Literary Vibes ; A refereed national journal in English Studies Vol Iv, Issue 1 January 2015. ISSN 2320 6896.

9. (2015) “Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Value of Speaking Skill among the Teaching Community” Education and Human Values A.PH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, India- 129-141. ISBN 978-93-313-2433-7.

10. (2015) “ Symbolism in Toru Dutt’s Sindhu, Sita and Laxman” Benna V. Rathi, Pooja Upadhyay and Jyoti Soni (Eds) Female Fantasia in Indian English Poetry, Vital Publications, Jaipur, India, P-130-138. ISBN : 978-93-81169-48-3.

11. (2014) “The Need for the introduction of Humanistic Approaches in ELT Class” Renderings on Translation, Language and Literature Ed by Dr. M.Latha and Dr. Sashi Kiran, Wizcraft Publications & Distribution Pvt. Ltd. Sholapur, India. P-28-35. ISBN 978-93-83183-58-6.

12. (2014) “Humanistic Approaches in Second Language Teaching in Indian Context” Dialects of Language and Literature Ed by Dr. K Narasimha Rao, Tricolor Printers, Hyderabad, P-300-303. ISBN No 9789351 567097.

13. (2014) “New Historicism in Urvasi Butalia’s The Other Side of Silence “ N.Usha and M.Nalini (Eds) New Trends in Indian English Literature Feminism, Diaspora, Subalterns, Prestige Books International, New Delhi, India, P-126-136. ISBN:978-93-82186-51-9.

14. (2014) “Tradition and Indian Culture in the Novels of Anitha Rao Badami” Dr. S.D Sashi Kiran and Dr. M.Latha (Eds) Writing India Anew Contemporary Indian Women Novelists (An Anthology), Guntur: Maruthi Publications., P-27-31. ISBN : 978-93-8436-100-0

15. (2014) “Humanistic Approaches: A New Paradigm in E.L.T in Indian Class Rooms” Dr G. Reddy Rajasekhar Reddy (Ed) English Language and Soft Skills: Problems and Perspectives ELT@I Tirupathi Chapter, P-15-17., ISBN: 978-93-5129-355-5.

16. (2013) “Conflict between Mighty (British) Crown and Symbolic Flimsy Loincloth (Gandhi) for Peace with Special Reference to Select Novels.” A.B.S.V Ranga Rao and M.Lakshmipathi Raju (Eds) Conflict Resolution Peace and Gandhi, New Delhi: Mangal Publications, P-151-159. ISBN: 978-81-7487-852-6.

17. (2013) “Women as Scapegoats: A Study of Partition Literature with Special Reference to Khushwant Singh’s Train to Pakistan and Chaman Nahal’s Azadi Proceedings of the National Seminar on Dimensions of Violence Against Women on 25-26 March, 2013 : ISBN 978-93-5212-179-3.

18. (2011)” History As Fiction in Chaman Nahal’s The Triumph of The Tricolour”. R.Poli Reddy (Ed) Critical Expressions, New Delhi: Mangala Publishers& Distributors, P-121-135.ISBN No 978-81-89972-38-7.

19. (2011) “Teaching English through Mass Media”. N.Usha & J. Mythili (eds). English for Specific Purposes, Teaching and Learning Strategies. New Delhi: Prestige Books. P-124-132. ISBN No 81-7851-092-8.

20. (2011)” An Introduction to African American Literature and Indian Dalit Literature”. Rajasekhar Pateti (ed) Exploring Fourth Literatures Tribals, Adivasies, Dalits Vol-2 New Delhi: Prestige Books, 346-351.

21. (2011) “The Impact of Gandhism on Indian English Literature with Special Reference to Select Novels” A B S V Rangarao (ed) Gandhian Ideology and Modern World New Delhi: Akansha Publishing House 120-128 ISBN 978-81-8370-295-9.

22. (2008)” Colonialism as Myth: A Study of Chaman Nahal”s The Crown and The Loincloth” Rajasekhar Pateti (ed) Post Colonial Literatures Discourses on the Praxis and the Pedagogies Prestige Publishers New Delhi P-134-141. ISBN No- 978-81-906183-6-6.

23. (2008) “The Place of Women in The Crown and The Loincloth” S. Prasanne Sree (ed) Psycho Dynamics of Women in the Post Modern Literature, New Delhi: Sarup and Sons, P-52-64. I S B N No 978-81- 7625-845-6.

24. (2006)” The Crown and The Loincloth” Hindustani Innovator The Bi-annual of Hindustani Soul and Psyche Kayyan Maharastra July 2006. Vol-11 No-2 ISBN 81-903743.

Editor

1. Editor for the monthly house journal of Acharya Nagarjuna University SHRUHULLEKHA from 2009 to 2011.

2. Editor for the Study Material of Master of Journalism and Mass communication A.N.U, C.D.E. for the following papers.

1. Public Relations and Advertising

2. Media Law and Ethics

3. Development Communication

4. International Communication

3. Editor for the Study Material M.A (English) online course A.N.U, C.D.E. for the following papers.

1. British Drama –I

2. British Drama -II

3. English Language Teaching –I

4. English Language Teaching -II

Lesson Writer

DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY (30 lessons)

Study Material for Center for Distance Education, Dravidian University, Kuppam, for the following Papers.

1. History of English Language.

2. Shakespeare

3. Modern English Literature-1

4. Modern English Literature-2

5. Modern English Literature-3

ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY (20 lessons)

1. British Drama –I

2. British Drama -II

3. English Language Teaching –I

4. English Language Teaching -II

PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL SEMINARS/CONFERENCES - 58

INTERNATIONAL-11

1. (2015). Presented a paper on “The Plights of Paraiyas Women in Bama’s Sangati”at the UGC Global Seminar on Celebrating the Ancient/Contemporary Wisdom of the Fourth World (Natives/Aboriginals/Dalits conducted by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P during 14-16 December 2015.

2. (2015). Presented a paper on Computers in Business English Classroom: The Students’ Perception at the International Conference on English Language and Literature: Readings and Reflections organized by the Department of English GITAM University School of Technology, Hyderabad in association with ELTAI, Medak Chapter, on 7th & 8th August,2015.

3. (2015). Presented a paper on “The Problems of Public Relations between a Teacher and students in Indian Class Rooms.” At the UGC Four-Day International Seminar on Industrial Relations and Human Relations in the Area of Globalization organized by the Department of Human Resource Management, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, during 5-8 Feb, 2015.

4. (2015). Presented a paper on “The Role of Face book as a Teacher in English Language Teaching and Learning in and outside of the Class room in the 21st Century” in the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Language Literature Cultural Studies and Knowledge Resources (LLCSKR-2015) organized by Vignan University in association with Cambridge English Language Assessment and Andhra Pradesh Library Association on 5th&6th Feb 2015.

5. (2014). Presented a paper on “Tradition and Culture in Canada in the novels of Anitha Rau Badami” at the Inter National Conference on Cultural Spaces: Canada and India

organized by the Department of English Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and Indian Association for Canadian Studies during 27-29 January 2014.

6. (2012). Presented a paper on “Still there is a Cry of Woman in the Wilderness with Special Reference to Bama’s Sangati” at the U.G.C Interdisciplinary Global Seminar on Exploring the Cultural and Literary Nationalism of the Fourth World Literature organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

7. (2011). Presented a paper on “Humanistic Approaches in English Language Teaching Classroom” at the APSCHE and U G C Sponsored International Seminar on Teaching Literatures in English for Cross- cultural Communications organized by Department of English and Communications, Dravidian University, Kuppam, A.P. during 8-10 August,2011.

8. (2009). Presented a paper on “Dalit Feminism : Indian Writing in English” at the U G C Interdisciplinary Global Seminar on Understanding &Interrogating Fourth World Literatures, organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 7-9 September,2009.

9. (2006). Presented a paper on “The Place of Women in The Crown and the Loincloth by Chaman Nahal” in the International Seminar on Psycho Dynamics of Women in the Post Modern Literature of the East & West conducted by the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam during 25th &26TH Of February 2006.

10. (2004) Presented a paper on “ “ in the Seventh International Conference of the Forum on Contemporary Theory , the theme of the conference was: Dialogics of Cultural Encounters, jointly organized by the Forum and the Department of English, Andhra University, during 13-16 December 2004.

11. (2002) Presented a paper on” Colonialism as Myth: A Study of Chaman Nahal’s The Crown and the Loincloth” in the Annual International Conference on Reader Writer, Text; in Post Colonial Situation organized by Andhra University and Indian Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies during 7-9 January 2002.

NATIONAL-46

1. (2016) Presented a paper on “ Reconceptualizing Literature in the 21st Century” at RUSA sponsored Three ay National Conference on Pedagogy of Literature(s) in English and/ or English Literature in Indian Classroom Context : Notions, Opportunities and Challenges organized by the Department of English and Communications, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh held from 29th to 31st August, 2016.

2. (2016) Presented a paper on “Advanced Methods for Prospective Teachers” at the National Seminar on Reflections on Innovations in Teacher Education for Quality Teachers organized by the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam held during 15-16 July, 2016.

3. (2016) Presented a paper on “The Buddha and His Dhamma : Dr. B. R. Ambedekar“ at Dr.Ambedkar Foundation, Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi sponsored national seminar on “Social Philosophy on Dr. B.Rambedkar” organized by Dr. B.R Ambedkar Chair, ANU held during 19th and 20th March 2016.

4. (2016) Presented a paper on “Reconciliation between the Indigenous Peoples and the Colonizers” in the National Seminar on New Aspects in the Postcolonial Literature organized by the Department of English, Andhra Loyala College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Indian Society for Commonwealth Studies (ISCS) held on 6 & 7 January 2016.

5. (2015) Presented a paper on “Class Cultural Management in Indian Diasporic Literature with reference to Anitha Rau Badami’s Novels” in the UGC National Seminar on Human Resource Management o: Exploring New Dimensions organized by Bommida Department of Human Resource Management, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P on 12-13 December, 2015.

6. (2015) Presented a paper on “Peeping in Hidden Struggles of Marginalized Sections in India with reference to Rural Secondary School Students in the UGC sponsored Two day National Seminar on Social Policy for Inclusion of Marginalized Sections : Problems and Prospects organized by the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, A.P during 18-19 December, 2015.

7. (2015) Presented a paper on “The Emerge Significance of Self-Discovery Training in Corporate Companies to Reach Joyful and Management Targets” in the UGC National Seminar on Human Resource Management o: Exploring New Dimensions organized by Bommidala Department of Human Resource Management, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P on 12-13 December, 2015.

8. (2015) “Mass Open online Classes as Techno Pedagogy to learn English Language in Indian Future Classrooms” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Classrooms of the Future: Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology, organized by Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, organized during 9th,10th, October, 2015.

9. (2015) “Humanistic Approaches as Strain Free Pedagogy to Develop Communication Skills in Future Indian Class Rooms” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Classrooms of the Future: Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology, organized by Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, organized during 9th, 10th, October, 2015.

10. (2015) Presented a paper on “Understanding the Role of Soft Skills in the 21st Century Professional Life” at one day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Soft Skills for Survival and Success in Career and Life organized by VSR &NVR College, Tenali on 30-09-2015.

11. (2015) Presented a paper on “Ambedkar’s Bhudha and Dhamma” at Dr.Ambedkar Foundation, Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi sponsored national seminar on “Social Philosophy on Dr. B.Rambedkar” organized by Dr. B.R Ambedkar Chair, ANU held during 30TH AND 31ST March 2015.

12. (2015) Presented a paper on “ The Need for Humanistic Approaches in Indian Class Rooms” at the UGC sponsored national on Human Rights and Values in Education organized by the P.G Department of Legal Studies and Research , Acharya Nagarjuna University on 30th and 31st March,2015.

13. (2015) Presented a paper on “The Potential of Computer Technology for English Language Teaching (ELT) at the 2nd national conference on Translation, Language and Literature-(NCTLL) 2015, organized by the Department of English, K.L.University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, A.P., 28th and 29th March, 2015.

14. (2015) Presented a paper on Web 2.0 Technologies: Tool for Teaching and Learning of English Language Skills at the UGC National Seminar on New Directions in English Language and Literature organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P on 13th &14th February, 2015.

15. (2014) Presented a paper on “The Potential Role of ICT in English Language Teaching and Learning” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on English Language Teaching at Undergraduate Level in India: Toward the Elimination of thee Inability to Speak and Write Effectively, A Research Perspective, organised by the Department of English, SVRM College (Autonomous) Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. On 28-29, November, 2014.

16. (2014) Presented a paper on “Humanistic Approaches in Second Language Teaching in Indian Context” n the National Seminar, on “ Dialects of Language and Literature organized by the Department of English Vikram Simhapuri University SPSR Nellore, A,.P in Association with The Systemic Functional Linguistic Association, Hyderabad, on 03-04 November 2014.

17. (2014)Presented a paper on “ Humanistic Approaches: A New Paradigm in E.L.T in Indian Class Rooms” in the Second Annual Conference on English Language and Soft Skills: Problems and Perspectives organized by ELT@I Tirupathi Chapter in Association with the Department of English, S.V University, Titupati on the 26th April 2014.

18. (2014) Presented a paper on “Professional Ethics and Public Relations” at the national seminar on The Changing Dimensions of Public Relations, organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University held during 3-4 March, 2014.

19. (2014) Presented a paper on (2014) Presented a paper on Culture and Life Style of “DOMA’ Tribe on Simla Hills in Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet” .” at eh U.G.C sponsored national seminar on The Status of Tribal Women in India Issues ,Challenges and Strategies for Empowerment organized by the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Acharya Nagarjuna University held during 7-8 February, 2014.

20. (2014) Presented a paper on “Buddhist Philosophy in Rabindranath Tagore’s Plays Natir Puja and Chandalika” at the U.G.C sponsored National Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University held during 30-31 January, 2014.

21. (2014) Presented a paper on “ New Historicism in Urvasi Butalia’s The Other Side of Silence.” at U.G.C sponsored Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Writing in English in 21st Century organized by the Department of English Sri Dhurga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala Vijayawada in Collaboration with the Department of English Krishna University held during 21-22 Jan,2014.

22. (2013) Presented a paper on “Humanistic Approaches” at 58th All India English Teachers Conference on the theme “ New Dimensions in English Studies” organized by the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam held during 27-29 December,2013

23. (2013) Presented a pap0er on “ The Importance of Humanistic Approaches in English Language Teaching in India.” at the National Conference on Translation, Language and Literature (NCTLL-2013) organized by the Department of English, K.L University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh.

24. (2013) (2013) Presented a paper on “The Plights of Indian Women in Abroad with Reference to the Novels of Anitha Rau Badami” at the two day UGC sponsored workshop on Contemporary Debates on Gender Studies organized by The Center for Women Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, on 28th & 28th, February,2013.

25. (2013) Presented a paper on “The Study of the Impact of Buddhism on the Dramas of Raindranath Tagore” at the UGC sponsored National Seminar on the Impact Bhuddhism on Other Ideologies organized by the Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acarya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.

26. (2012) Presented a paper on Language Barriers between N.GO Volunteers and Beneficiaries: A. Study of Rural Challenges” at the U.G.C National Seminar on Voluntary Action in India : Problems and Prospects organized by The Department of Rural Development, Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 10th and 11th December 2012.

27. (2012) Presented a paper on “ A Critical Study on Dr B.R Ambedkar on Education” at the U.G.C National Seminar on Dr B.R Ambedkar on Education Sponsored by: Dr B.R Ambedkar Foundation, Government of India. Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi. Organized by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Chair, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, during 3rd&4th December, 2012.

28. (2012)Presented a paper on “The Role of English Language in the Internet in Indian Agriculture Innovations” at the National Seminar on Agricultural Innovations and Mass Media Approaches , organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 29th and 30th November, 2012.

29. (2012). Presented a paper on “English for Specific Purpose (ESP): English foe Science and Technology” in the Scientific Session-IV at 5th A.P. Science Congress-2012 organized by Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences and Acharya Nagarjuna University Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur,A.P. from 14-16 November, 2012.

30. (2012). Presented a paper on “Women Leadership in Indian Freedom Movement: A Study of Indian English Fiction” at U.G.C and A.P.S.C.H.E sponsored National Seminar on Changing Scenario of Human Resource in India conducted by Bommidala Department of Human Resource Management, A.N.U during 18th,19th October, 2012.

31. (2012). Presented a paper on “The Impact on Jainism in C. Rajarao’s The Chessmate and His Moves” at the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on Women and Jainism, organized by Jain Museum, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 11th and 12th February 2012.

32. (2012). Presented a paper on “The Plights of Women in Partition Fiction” at the APSCHE Sponsored National Seminar on Indian English Literature conducted by S.V.Arts and Science College, Giddalur, Prakasham Dist, A.P .on 10th &11th February 2012.

33. (2012). Presented a paper on” Non-violence and Compassion as Gandhian Experiment in Chaman Nahal’s The Triumph of the Tricolor” at the U G C sponsored National Seminar on Impact on Buddhism and Jainism on Gandhian Thought organized by Gandhian Studies Centre Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar , Guntur, on 26th&27th March 2012.

34. (2012). Presented a paper on’ Women Contribution to Indian Freedom Movement in Historical Novels” at the National Seminar on Dr B.R Ambedkar Empowerment of Women in India held under the auspices Centre for Dr. B. R Ambedkar Chair Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, A.P. on29th &30th march 2012.

35. (2011). Presented a paper on “The Impact of Right to Education Act in Rural Education Coastal Andhra Pradesh” an APSCHE Sponsored Seminar on Right to Education Act by the Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, on 16th June 2012.

36. (2011). Presented a paper on “English is the Medium of Journalism and Mass Communication” at the National Conference on English for Specific Purposes organized by the Department of English, Krishna University, Machilipatnam, in association with Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) on 4&5 February 2011.

37. (2011). Presented a paper on “ Jainism for Universal Understanding in C.Rajarao’s The Chessmate and His Moves” at the National Seminar on Jaina Understanding of Nature and It’s Relevence to Global Warming, held by Sree Atma Vallabh Jain Museum, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, A.P, during 12th &12TH March 2011.

38. (2011). Presented a paper on “ Patchatapapade Purusottamudu- Sri Pinisetti Sriramamurthy gari natika Aadadi oka pariseelana” at U G C National Seminar on Sanskrit Andhra Natakaslu Samajika Chaitanyam organised by the Department of Telugu and Oriental Languages, Acharya Nagarju University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, on3rd &4th February, 2011.

39. (2010). Presented a paper on” Socio-economic Barriers to Learn the Global Language” in the National Seminar on Importance of Social Sciences in the Era of Liberalization and Globalization(LPG) held under the auspices Center for Dr. Ambedkar Chair on 15th&16th March, 2010.

40. (2009) Presented a paper on “ Language Barriers in Print Media” at the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on Media Trends and Trail by Media held under the auspices of the Department of Journalism and Mass communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, on 15th 16th&17th March,2009.

41. (2008) Presented a paper entitled “ A Study of Violence In Women Writing in English “ in the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on Between Spaces of Silence and Violence Re-critiquing Women’s Writing in English, conducted by the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, during 25th And 26th of November, 2008.

42. (2008) Presented a paper on “Philosophical Thoughts in Rajarao’s The Chessmaster and His Moves” in the National Seminar on Jainism in Restrospect held by Sree Atma Vallabh Jain Museum, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 19th&20th July,2008.

43. (2006) Presented a paper on “The G Gandhi Saga: Indian Writing in English” in the U G C National Seminar on The Dialectics and the Dialogic of Post Colonial Comparatives& Translations” Conducted by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 30th&31st November,2006.

44. (2005) Presented a paper on” Colonialism as Myth: A Study of Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet” in the U G C National Seminar on The Praxis and Pedagogies of Post Colonial Literature conducted by the Department of English, Acharya Ngarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 19th &20th December, 2005.

45. (2003) Presented a paper on “ A Study of Synthesis of Tradition and Modernity in Indian English Novelists “ in the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on Synthesis of Tradition and Modernity in Indian English Women Novelists organized by the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam during 28th&29th November 2003.

46. (2001) Presented a paper on “Examination Pattern at High School Level” at the Government of India Sponsored National Seminar on Education in India- Retrospect and Prospect organized by Pragna Bharati, Department of Geology, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, During 10th&11th February, 2001.

CURRICULAM DESIGN AND SYLLABUS SETTING

1. (2015). Designed Syllabus in Foundation Course : Human Values & Professional Ethics in B.A,/B.Com/B.Sc I Year I Semester students of Acharya Nagarjuna University from the academic year 2015-2016

Resource Person in International/national /state level Seminars

1. (2016) Delivered key note addressed at RUSA sponsored Three ay National Conference on Pedagogy of Literature(s) in English and/ or English Literature in Indian Classroom Context : Notions, Opportunities and Challenges organized by the Department of English and Communications, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh held from 29th to 31st August, 2016.

2. Delivered key-note address at the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar organized by the Department of English, K.V.R., K.V.R, M.K.R, College Khazipalem, affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur district.

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL/REGIONAL SEMINAS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMMES

INTERNATIONAL-1 NATIONAL-7 REGIONAL-2

INTERNATIONAL-1

1.(2007)Participated in the U G C Sponsored International Symposium on “Grammar and Meaning” held in the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University,Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 29-31 January 2007.

NATIONAL-7

1. (2015) Participated in one day seminar on “Preventive Vigilance as a Tool for Good Governance” in association with Acharya Nagarjuna University on 27 th October, 2015

2. (2014) Participated in the ICPR sponsored Philosophy Teachers’ Meet cum Workshop-2014 on Recent Developments in the Philosophy conducted by The Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 15-18th November 2014.

3. (2014) Participated in the U.G.C sponsored national workshop on E-Content Development, jointly organized by the Department of Commerce and Business Management and Center for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 14th

and 15th, February 2014 in Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Andhra Pradesh, India.

4. (2013) Participated as a Master Trainer in the 8-Day Master Trainer’s Training Programme on “A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics for Faculty Members” held during 22-29 June 2013 at IIIT Hyderabad.

5. (2013) Participated in “Examination Reforms with Special Reference to Credit Based Evaluation Systems” at A National Workshop organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University in association with the Association on Indian Universities (AIU) held during 4TH TO 6TH March, 2013.

6. (2000) Participated in the U G C Seminar on Indian Writing in English, Women’s Voices 1950-2000 held in the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, on 10th&11TH of March,2000.

7. .(2006) Participated in the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education(APSCHE) Sponsored Workshop on the “Pedagogy of Language Teaching” organized by the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam from 27-7-2006 to 31-7-2006.

REGIONAL-2

1. (2005) Participated in the ten-day Workshop on “Listening and Speaking Skills for the Staff of English “conducted by The Society for Collegiate Education, Dr. L. Bullayya College ,Visakhapatnam, from 1st August to 10th August,2005

2. (2008) Participated in” Training Programme in Communication Skills” conducted by the Center for Human Resource Development, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, on 23rd October, 2008.

SESSIONS CHAIRED IN INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL SEMINARS/COFRENCES - 24

INTERNATIONAL - 6 NATIONAL – 18

1. (2015) Chaired a session at the UGC Global Seminar on Celebrating the Ancient/Contemporary Wisdom of the Fourth World (Natives/Aboriginals/Dalits conducted by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P during 14-16 December 2015.

2. (2015). Chaired a Technical Session at International Conference on Advances in English Studies &Women Empowermwnt-2015 organized by the Department of English, K.L University & International Multidesciplinary Research Foundation at K.L University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. During 21-22 August, 2015.

3. (2012). Chaired a session at the U.G.C Interdisciplinary Global Seminar on Exploring the Cultural and Literary Nationalism of the Fourth World Literature organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

4. (2010) Chaired a Session in the International Seminar on “Applied Linguistics” organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar Guntur, during 15-19 December, 2010.

5. (2009) Chaired a Session on Post-colonial Literature in the U G C Interdisciplinary Global Seminar on “Understanding &Interrogating Fourth World Literatures” organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 7-9 September,2009.

6. (2009) Chaired a Session on Indian English Literature in the U G C Interdisciplinary Global Seminar on “Understanding &Interrogating Fourth World Literatures” organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, during 7-9 September,2009.

SESSIONS CHAIRED IN NATIONAL SEMINARS/COFRENCES

1. (2016) Chaired a session at RUSA sponsored Three ay National Conference on Pedagogy of Literature(s) in English and/ or English Literature in Indian Classroom Context : Notions, Opportunities and Challenges organized by the Department of English and Communications, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh held from 29th to 31st August, 2016.

2. 2016) Chaired a session at the National Seminar on Reflections on Innovations in Teacher Education for Quality Teachers organized by the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam held during 15-16 July, 2016.

3. (2016) Chaired a session at Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi sponsored national seminar on “Social Philosophy on Dr. B. R Ambedkar” organized by Dr. B.R Ambedkar Chair, ANU held during 19th and 20th March 2016.

4. (2015) Chaired a session at the UGC sponsored Two days National Seminar on Social Policy for Inclusion of Marginalized Sections: Problems and Prospects organized by the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, A.P during 18-19 December, 2015.

5. (2015) Chaired a session at Dr.Ambedkar Foundation, Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi sponsored national seminar on “Social Philosophy on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar” organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair, ANU held during 30TH AND 31ST March 2015.

6. (2015) Chaired a session at the 2nd national conference on “Translation, Language and Literature-(NCTLL) 2015”, organized by the Department of English, K.L.University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, A.P., 28th and 29th March, 2015.

7. (2015) Chaired a session at the UGC National Seminar on “New Directions in English Language and Literature” organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P on 13th &14th February, 2015.

8. (2014) Chaired a session at the National Seminar on “Humanistic Approaches in Second Language Teaching in Indian Context” n the National Seminar, on “ Dialects of Language and Literature organized by the Department of English Vikram Simhapuri University SPSR Nellore, A,.P in Association with The Systemic Functional Linguistic Association, Hyderabad, on 03-04 November 2014.

9. (2014) Chaired a session at the national seminar on The Changing Dimensions of Public Relations organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University held during 3-4 March, 2014.

10. (2014) Chaired a session at U.G.C sponsored Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Writing in English in 21st Century organized by the Department of English Sri Dhurga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala Vijayawada in Collaboration with the Department of English Krishna University held during 21-22 Jan,2014.

11. (2013) Chaired a session at the National Conference on Translation, Language and Literature (NCTLL-2013) organized by the Department of English, K.L University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh.

12. (2013) Chaired a session at the U.G.C Sponsored National Seminar Dimensions of Violence against Women organized by Centre for Women Studies, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 25th&26th, March, 2013.

13. (2012) Chaired a Session at the APSCHE Sponsored National Seminar on “Indian English Literature” conducted by S. V. Arts and Science College, Giddalur, Prakasham Dist, A.P .on 10th &11th February 2012.

14. (2012). Chaired a Session at the National Seminar on” Dr B.R Ambedkar Empowerment of Women” in India held under the auspices Centre for Dr. B. R Ambedkar Chair Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, A.P. on29th &30th march 2012.

15. (2010). Chaired two Sessions in the National Seminar on “Importance of Social Sciences in the Era of Liberalization and Globalization(LPG)” held under the auspices Center for Dr. Ambedkar Chair on 15th&16th March, 2010.

16. (2009) Chaired a Session at the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on” Media Trends and Trail by Media “held under the auspices of the Department of Journalism and Mass communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, on 15th 16th&17th March,2009.

17. (2008) Chaired a Session on ‘Colonial Literature’ in the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on” New Trends in Asian and African Literatures” organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar Guntur during 21-22 February 2008.

18. (2008) Chaired a Session on ‘African Literature’ in the U G C Sponsored National Seminar on” New Trends in Asian and African Literatures” organized by the Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar Guntur during 21-22 February 2008.

INVITED GUEST LECTURES – 30

1. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “Communication Skills and Soft Skills” to the B. Ed students , Alpha College of Education affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, Podili, Prakasham, District, A.P.

2. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “ Human Values and Professional Ethics” at One Week National Workshop on “Emerging Trends and Challenges to enhance Quality in Higher Education” organized by J.M.J College for Women (Autonomous) affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, Tenali on 06-11-2016.

3. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “Soft Skills and Personality Development” to the Degree students at S.V Arts and Science College , Giddalur, Prakasham District, affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University on 18-10-2016.

4. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “Communication Skills and Soft Skills” to the B .Ed students at Yaswanth College of Education (under Sri Sai Educational Society) Besatavaripeta, Prakasham District, affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University on 18-10-2016.

5. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “Bilingual Method to Develop Communication Skills” to the B. Ed students at Sri Sai College of Education (B. Ed) affiliate to Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 09-10-2016.

6. (2016) Delivered as lecture on “Methods and Techniques” to the M. Ed students at the Department of Education, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam at after noon on 16-09-2016.

7. (2016) Delivered as lecture on “Communication Skills” to the B. Ed students at the Department of Education, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam at fore noon on 16-09-2016.

8. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “The Importance o f Communication Skills in English” at Maharshi Degree College, affiliated to Kakatiya University, Ameenapuram, Kesamudram (Mandal), Warangal (District) Telangana State 21-07-2016.

9. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “Development of Communication In English” at A.M Reddy Memorial of Pharmacy, Narasarao Pet, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. On 18-07-2016.

10. (2016) Delivered a lecture as an invited resource person on the topic “Human Values” on 15-07-2016 to the participants of Training and Orientation Program organized for N.S.S Programmer Officers conducted by N.S.S Empanelled Training Institute (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Government of India) University Training and Orientation Centre, Andhra University at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur from 14-07-2016 to 20-07-2016.

11. (2016) Delivered a lecture on “ Primary Skills and Secondary Skills in English” at Pragathi Arts and Science Degree College, Tirumalagiri, Nalgonda District, Telangana State, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University on 28-01-2016.

12. (2015) Delivered a lecture on “Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills in English” as an invited faculty at Vagdevi Degree College for Women , Affiliated to Krishna University, Jaggayyapeta, Krishna University, on 18-12-2015.

13. (2015) Delivered a lecture on “English Language Teaching” as an invited faculty at the Government Degree College, Tekkali, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh on 07-11-2015.

14. (2015) Delivered a guest lecture on “LSRW Skills in English” for Degree and P.G students at JMJ College for Women Tenali, Private Aided Minority Institute (Autonomous) on 27-11-2015.

15. (2015) Delivered a guest lecture as an invited resource person the topic “English Language Teaching: LSRW Skills” to the research scholars of the Department of English, Krishna University, Machilipatman, on 25-04-2015.

16. (2014) Delivered a lecture as an invited resource person on the topic “Human Values and Professional Ethics for N.CC Functionaries” on 11-11-2014 to the participants of 178th Orientation Training Program organized for N.S.S Programmer Officers conducted by N.S.S Empanelled Training Institute (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Government of India) University Training and Orientation Centre, Andhra University at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur from 10-11-2014 to 16-11-2014.

17. (2014) Delivered a lecture as an invited resource person on the topic “ Right Understanding of Body and Self : A Starting Point of Human Values and Professional Ethics” in the Five Day Orientation Programme on Human Values and Professional Ethics at T.J.P.S College, Guntur. The programme was organized by The College Development Council, Acharya Nagarjuna University, during 24-28 June, 2014.

18. (2014) Delivered a lecture as an invited resource person on the topic “Pedagogical Challenges in the Present day Class Room” for M.Ed Teacher Trainees – 2014-15 at the Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 30-04-14.

19. (2013) Delivered a lecture as an invited resource person on the topic “Drafting Skills in English” for the programme “Short Term Course on Professional Development for Non-Academic Staff” at the Academic Staff College, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam on 29th December, 2013.

20. (2013) Delivered a lecture as an invited resource person on the topic “Value Education for N.S.S Functionaries” on 20-12-13 to the participants of 164th Orientation Training Program organized for N.S.S Programmer Officers conducted by N.S.S Empanelled Training Institute (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Government of India) University Training and Orientation Centre, Andhra University at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur from 16-12-13 to 22-12-13.

21. (2012). Delivered a series of Guest Lectures of English Literature on ‘History of English Language as Visiting Professor at Mary Stella College (Autonomous), affiliated to Krishna University, Vijayawada, from 10th September to 6th October, 2012.

22. (2012). Delivered a lecture on Reading and Writing Skills in English as invited faculty at S.V Arts and Science College, Giddalur, Prakasham,Dist, A.P. on2nd August,2012.

23. (2012) Delivered a series of Guest Lectures of English Literature on ‘Drama’ and’ Prose and Fiction ‘as Visiting Professor at Mary Stella College (Autonomous), affiliated to Krishna University, Vijayawada, from 1st to 31st March,2012.

24. (2012) Delivered a lecture as a Resource Person in the Refresher Course in “English as an Indian Language Challenges for Teachers” Sponsored by U G C Under CPE Programme organized by Duvvuri Ramanamma Women’s College (Autonomous) Gudur, Nellore Dist., A.P., Affiliated to Vikrama Simhapuri University, from 13th to 15th 2012.

25. (2011). Delivered a lecture on Communication Skills in English as ivied faculty at S.V Arts and Science College, Giddalur, Prakasham,Dist, A.P.

26. (2009) Delivered a lectured on “English Language Teaching” for M.A English students at the Department of English, Krishna University, Machilipatnam, on 07-01-2009.

27. (2009) Delivered a lecture on “Teaching Different Modes of Questioning “in connection with the Orientation Programme for Junior Lecturers in English conducted by the Department of Intermediate Education, A.P., Hydrabad at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar , Guntur, from 16th November to 21st November 2009.

28. (2008) Delivered a lecture on “Communication Skills” at jagaramudi Kuppuswamy Choudary (autonomous) College Guntur, Accredited at the ‘A’ Level by NAAC on 21st November, 2008.

29. (2008) Delivered a lecture on “Communication Skills” to the participants of 87th Orientation Training Program conducted by N.S.S Training and Orientation Centre, Andhra University at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur from 09-09-2008 to 18-09-2008.

30. (2007) Delivered a guest lecture on “Communication Skills “at The Hindu College, Machilipatnam NAAC Accredited at B++ Grade on 1st December,2007.

PARTICIPATION IN ORIENTATION/REFRESHER COURSES-6

ORIENTATION- GRADE ‘A’. REFRESHER COUSE-1 – GRADE ‘A’. REFRESHER COURSE-2 GRADE-‘A’.

1. (2016) Participated in the two week Faculty Development Programme sponsored by DST, Govt. of India on BIG DATA ANALYSIS organized by Department of Science and Technology Government of India and Department of Commerce and Management Studies Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. During 20th May, 2016 to 2nd June, 2016.

2. (2015) Attended the Orientation Programme on Development of OBE Level ‘C’ (Class VIII) Curriculum held on 10-08-2015 at O/o the Director, A.P School Society, DCEB Building, Govt Urdhu High School (Boys) , Pareeksha Bhavan, Guntur-522 001.

3. (2015) Attended the Orientation Programme on Development of OBE Level ‘C’ (Class VIII) Curriculum held on 10-07-2015 at O/o the Director, A.P School Society, DCEB Building, Govt. Urdu High School (Boys) , Pareeksha Bhavan, Guntur-522 001.

4. (2003). Participated in the four week Orientation Course in the subject “Information Technology” conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam from 05- 11-2003 to 30-11 2003 and obtained grade “A”.

5. (2007). Participated in the week U G C Sponsored Refresher Course in the subject” I R D C Language and Literature” conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam from 22-09-2007 to 12-10-2007 and obtained grade “A”.

6. (2010). Participated in the three week U G C Refresher Course-2010 on “Telugu Literature- Translations “(Telugu, Sanskrit Hindi& English) conducted by the Department of Telugu & Oriental Languages, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur from 16-09-2010 to 06-10-2010 and obtained grade “A”.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES/ WORKSHOPS-5

1. (2016) Participated in two-day workshop on Preparation for SSR for Assessment and Accreditation at Acaharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur organized by Dean, College Development Council, ANU, during 26-09-2016 &27-09-2016.

2. (2016) Participated in the One Day Workshop on “ Scopus- Research Management and Publishing Tool” organized by South Asia Consultant Elsevier, held on 13th June 2016 at Acharya Nagarjuna University on 13th June 2016.

3. (2014) Participated at the U.G.C sponsored National Workshop on E-Content Development, jointly organized by the Department of Commerce and Business Administration and Center for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University on 14th&15th, February, 2014.

4. (2013) Participated as a Master Trainer in the 8-Day Master Trainer’s Training Programme on “A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics for Faculty Members” held during 22-29 June 2013 at IIIT Hyderabad.

5. Participated in “Examination Reforms with Special Reference to Credit Based Evaluation Systems” at A National Workshop organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University in association with the Association on Indian Universities (AIU) held during 4TH TO 6TH March, 2013.

Research Degrees awarded and submitted

Ph .D’s Awarded-9, Submitted-3.

Sl. No Name of the Scholar Title of the Thesis Year

1. K. Rajamanikyam A Critical Study on Dalit Consciousness in Bama’s Karuku, Sangati and Vanmam 2016

2. M. Sarala Devi Need of Media in the English Language Classroom : A Survey of Select Degree Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

2016

3. N. Lakshmi

Ecocriticism in Indian Diaspora: A Study of Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide, Anita Desai’s Fire on the Mountain,Arun Joshi’s The Strange Case of BillyBiswas, and Kiran Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss

2016

4. B. Lavakumar

A Critical Study of the Impact of Mother Tongue on English Language Teaching by Secondary Schools of Different Sectors of Kendriya Vidyalayas in A.P.

2016

5. K. P .Shiney

The Effectiveness of Using Mother Tongue along with English as a Resource for the Teaching of English with Reference to Vocabulary at the Undergraduate Level

2016

6. Shabreen Sultana Shaik

A Study of Developing LSRW Skills through Computer Assisted Language Learning (CASLL) among the Students of Select Degree Colleges in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh

2016

7. Shakeela Noor Basha

A Study of History and Fiction in Aki Armah’s Select Novels

2016

8. D. Venkata Rao New Historicism in Manohar Malgonker’s A Bend in the Ganges, Khushwant Singh’s 2015

Train to Pakistan, Chaman Nahal’s Azadi and Urvasi Butalia’s The Other Side of the Silence.

9. P.V Anila Still! A Cry in the Wilderness in Relation to the Select Novels of Kamala Markandeya and Sashi Deshpande

2013

M. Phil’s Awarded-23

Sl. No Name of the Scholar Title of the Thesis Year

1 M. Papi Naidu A Double Vision in Jumpa Lahari’s The Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake

2016

Jyothirmai Partition as Fiction: A Study of

Manohar Malgonkar’s A Bend in the Ganges and Chaman Nahal’s Azadi

2014

3 Joshi Thomas

A Study of the Impact of Socio-economic Background on English Language Learning among Teacher Trainees of Select B. Ed Colleges of Prakasham Distriect of A.P

2013

4 B. Parmesh Naik A Critical Study of the Role of Mass Media in English Language Teaching or Learning Class Room

2013

5 Ch.Sudheer

A Critical Study of Developing Report Writing Skill among the First Year B. Tech Students, affiliated to JNTU, Kakinada

2013

6 R.Vinay Kumar

A Study of the Impact of Audio-lingual Method in English Language Learning/Teaching at Engineering Level

2013

7 Mrs. Judith Sherin Gomez A Study of the Efficacy of LSRW Skills among the Prospective Teachers of Select B. Ed Colleges of A.N.U

2013

8 M.Sobha A Critical Study of Family in the Novels of Anitharau Badami 2013

9 P.Srujana Thematic Study of Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory 2013

10 N.Satyannarayana Beyond Self, M.K Gandhi’s My Experiments with Truth ; A Study 2013

11 G.Anuradha Partition as Fiction: A Study of Khushwanth Singh’s Train to Pakistan and Chaman Nahal’s Azadi

2012

12 L.Padmaja Problems of Learning Vocabulary in English Language at Secondary School Level

2012

13 M.Miriam New Historicism in Arundhathi Roy;s The God of Small Things 2012

14

G.Ranga Rao

Varnasarama Dharmas in the Select Fiction of R .K. Narayan 2012

15 K.Suresh A Study of LSRW Skills in English among VII Class Telugu Medium Students through Remedial Classes

2011

16 M. Christopher

A Study Developing LSRW Skills in English Language through Remedial Classes among X VII Class Telugu Medium Students

2011

17 B Srinivasa Rao

A Study Communication Approach in Teaching English as a Second Language2010

18 M. Rama Seetha

An Analysis of the Writing Skills in English of Undergraduate Students of Technology in Chirala Implications for Learner Training

2010

19 Vijaya Madhavi

A Study of Bilingual Methods in English Language Teaching at High School Level 2010

ADJUDICATION

1. Osmania University

2. Berhampur University

3. Annamalai University

4. Andhra University

5. English and Foreign Languages University

6. Dravidian University

Paper Setting (Ph. D Entrance, M.A., M.Sc., B.F.A., L.L.B)

1. Acharya Nagarjuna University

2. Andhra University

3. Yogi Vemana University

4. Adikavi Nannaya University

5. Krishna University

6. Sri Padmavathi Mahila University

20 G Suma Latha

Indian Independence Movement As Fiction : A Study of Chaman Naqhal’s The Crown and the Loincloth and the Salt of Life

2009

21 P.Swamy Das Salman Rushdie’s Shalimar, the ClownStudy 2009

22 M.Shirisha

Emigration as Liberation : Indian Marriage in Chitra Benarjees Diwakarun’s Arranged Marriage

2009

23 D.Venkata Rao

Retaliation in Khushwant Singh’s Train to Pakistan and Chaman Nahal’s Azad. 2009

7. GITAM University

8. Alagappa University

9. K.L University.

RECEVING FIRST Ph. D IN ENGLISH FROM ANDHRA UNIVERSITY IN 2001

RECEVING SECOND Ph. D IN EDUCATING FROM ANDHRA UNIVERSITY IN 2016

WITH PROF. M. S. SWAMYNATHAN AS HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM ANU