Dr. D. Sunitha Deva Kumari, M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. - Saveetha (Autonomous) Engineering College

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Associate Professor

Area of Specialization:

Indian writing in English

[alert]Research Interests:

Indian Writing in English
Marginalization of Subaltern women
ELT

[alert]Selected Publications: (International & National)

[alert]Journal Publications:

V. Hemalatha, D. Sunitha Deva Kumari “Facilitating Literature for Communicative Ends”, published a Research Article in the book titled “Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language and Literature” in March 2015, ISBN :978-93-5212-059-8.
D. Sunitha Deva Kumari, “Portrayal of Motherhood in the works of Mahasweta Devi’s “Breast Giver”, published a Research Article in the book titled “Cultural Studies” in December 2020, E-ISBN :978-93-88761-74-1 P(18).
D. Sunitha Deva Kumari, V. Hemalatha “Paradigm Shift in English Language Teaching Using ICT to Gen Z Learners” in the Palarch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt /Egyptology Vol.17 No.6, 2020 p. 3784 - 7389.Scopus indexed. ISSN: 1567-214X0.11.
V. Hemalatha, D. Sunitha Deva Kumari “Facilitating Language Teaching Through Literature: A Pedagogical Approach to English Language Teaching and Learning Process” in the Palarch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt /Egyptology Vol.17 No.7, 2020 p. 9067-9073.Scopus indexed ISSN: 1567-214X0.11
D. Sunitha Deva Kumari “Exploring The Portrayal Of Female Trauma Pertaining Resistance In Mahasweta Devi's "Draupadi” in the Natural.Volatiles & Essential Oils 2021;8(5):8138-8144.Scopus indexed. ISSN: 2148-9637
D. Sunitha Deva Kumari, “Portrayal of Motherhood in the works of Mahasweta Devi’s “Breast Giver”, published a Research Article in the book titled “Cultural Studies” in December 2020, UGC Care: E-ISBN :978-93-88761-74-1 P(18).
D. Sunitha Deva Kumari “An Outlook on Frames of Tortures in the Short Story of Mahasweta Devi’s ‘Outcast’” in the Research Journal Of English(RJOE) 7 (2), PP: 221-225,2022.UGC Care : ISSN: 2456-2696.
D. Sunitha Deva Kumari “A Feministic Outlook on the Diplomacy of Trivialized in Mahasweta Devi's Draupadi” in the International Journal of Research Vol. 9 Issue 01January 2022.UGC Care : e-ISSN: 2348-6848p-ISSN: 2348-795X.

[alert]National & International Conferences

Presented paper entitled “A Travel Towards The Implication of Thinking Skills in the Domain of Engineering”, in International Conference on Innovation In Science and Humanities held from 19th to 20th April 2023, organized by the Department of Science and Humanities, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai.
Presented paper entitled “An Outlook on Frames of Tortures in the Short Story of Mahasweta Devi’s ‘Outcast”, in International Virtual Conference on Literature and Theory-From Classical To Contemporary: Different Perspectives From Indian Subcontinent held from 11th to 13th March 2022, organized by the Department of English, VISTAS, Chennai.
Presented paper entitled “Portrayal of Motherhood in the works of Mahasweta Devi’s “Breast Giver”, in Three-Day International Virtual Conference on 17-19 December 2020 in Cape Comorin virtual conference.
Presented Paper entitled “The Use of ICT and Innovation in English Language Teaching”on 28th September-2018 in Thiruthangal Nadar College, Chennai .
Presented paper entitled “Methods and Materials for teaching English Language & Literature”, in D.R.B.C.C.C. Hindu College on 12th Feburary 2015 in National conference.
Presented paper entitled “21st Century learners”, in SRM University on 18th-20th July 2013 in International conference.
Presented paper entitled “The English Classroom- Experiments and Experiences”, Velammal Engineering College on 19th-21th July 2012 in International conference.

[alert]Working Papers:

Thinking Skill in ELT

[alert]Work in Progress:

1 in progress

[alert]Academic Experience:

Associate Professor – Saveetha Engineering College (02.01.2017 till date)
Assistant Professor (SG) - Saveetha Engineering College (01.06.2016 to 31.12.2016)
Assistant Professor (OG) - Saveetha Engineering College (01.06.2008 to 31.05.2016)
Worked as Lecturer in Department of English, Nazareth College of Arts & Science (01.06.2004 to 31.05.2005)

[alert]Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Attended:

NPTEL four-week certification course on “Body Language-A key to Professional success” from 22 Aug 2022 to 16 Sep 2022.
NPTEL eight-week certification course on “Accreditation and Outcome Based Learning from 22 Aug 2022 to 14 Oct 2022.
Attended a six-day online FDP on” Research Methodology for English Literature and Language ”conducted by Bharathiayar University , Coimbatore from 11.7.2 to 19.7.22.
Attended a one-day online Professional Development Program on”Human Resources And Emotional Intelligence” conducted by Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research , Chennai on 9th August 2022.
Attended a one day workshop on “Transformation of ELT Teachers into ESP Practitioner”conducted by Saveetha engineering college on 29th september 2022.
Attended a one-day FDP on ”Embedding Research Article Writing Skills”conducted by S.A Engineering College , Chennai on 5th September 2022.
Attended a eight-day National level online FDP on “Reading : Back To Basics” conducted by ELTAI with Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore on 23rd-28th & 30th-31st August 2021.
Attended a eight-day National level online FDP on ”Teaching literature in the digital era” conducted by Kongu Arts And Science College, Nanjanapuram from 26.7.21 to 31.7.21.
A One Week FDP on "Communicative English", by IQAC and Department of English from 3-9 December 2020.
A one week short term Training Program on “ Harmony in the Workplace: Effective Interpersonal & Communication Skills” by Sri Venkateswara College , Tirupati from 23.11.20 to 28.11.20.
A One Week International FDP on "A Global Humanity Endeavour in Literature", by Department of English, Holy Cross Home Science College, Thoothukudi from 16-13 November 2020
A One Week FDP on "Literary Criticism", by Department of English, TVUCAS, Kallakurchi from 30th July to 5th August 2020.
A four-week Coursera certification course on "Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers’ by University of Colorado from 06.05.2020 to 07.06.2020.
A four-week Coursera certification course on " Feminism and Social Justice" by University of California from 05.6.20 to 24.6.20.
A five-week Coursera certification course on" Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea” University of California from 05.07.20 to 3.08.20.
One Week FDP on "Futuristic Trends of Language and Literature - Impact on 21st Century Learners", by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram from 13-18 July 2020.
Eight-day FDP on “The teaching of the four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing” by Anna University from 18.06.2020 to 25.06.2020.
One-day FDP on” Creative Strategies for Acquisition of English Language Skills” by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology on 25.06.2019.
Eight-day FDP on “The teaching of the four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing” by Anna University from 18.06.2020 to 25.06.2020.
Five-day Faculty Development Programme on “ICOVID 20 - Improving Competency and Values towards Intellectual Development” offered by Saveetha Engineering college from 06.04.2020 to 10.05.2020.
Two- day FDP on "Research Methodology - Tools and Techniques in Engineering" organized by Department of Bio-Medical Engineering, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai , 26th &27th November-2018.
One-Day FDP on "Continuing Professional Development for Teachers of English" organized by Department of English on 30th October-2018.
One-day Teaching learning center -FDP on “Effective Teaching Strategies” conducted by IIT Madras from 7th May to 9th May, 2018.
One-day FDP on Skill Development in Research, Projects And Patent Filling by Saveetha Engineering College on 17.02.2018.
Attended online FDP on “Pedagogy for Online and Blended Teaching-Learning Process-FDP201X”, conducted by IIT Bombay from 14th September to 12th October 2017.
Attended online course conducted by IIT Bombay on “Foundation Programme in ICT for Education-FDP101X” from 3rd August to 7th September 2017.
Two-day Master Trainer Program on “Personality Development” conducted by ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu on 3rd and 4th of December 2012.
Two-day Master Trainer Program on “Skilledge -Essentials of Language”, conducted by ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu on 31st and 1st of September 2012.
Two-day Master Trainer Program on “Communication Skills”, conducted by ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu on 24th and 25th of February 2012.
“Train the Trainer” program conducted by Infosys Limited on “Soft Skills” from 12th to 15th December, 2011.
“Train the Trainers” Program by Sutherland’s Language Lab Initiative on 27th January 2009.
FDP “Business English”, State Level Faculty Development Programme organized by the Department of English, St. Joseph college of Engineering on 11.3.13 to 13.3.13.
FDP on “Essentials of Language Grammar- Master Trainer Program” by ICT Academy of Tamilnadu on 11.07.2011 and 12.07.2011.
Participated in International Virtual Conference titled“ The Nexus of Life, Language and Literature” from 3.10.2020 to 5.10.2020 by Annai Veilankanni's College for Women.
Participated in International Virtual Conference titled“ The Nexus of Life, Language and Literature” from 3.10.2020 to 5.10.2020 by Annai Veilankanni's College for Women.
International level webinar on “Attentive and Focused Listening: Some Strategies” on 28th June 2020 by ELTAI.
National Level workshop on Research Methodology on 12.06.20 & 13.06.2020 by Loyola College,Chennai
Participated in International E-Conference on "Revisiting William Shakespeare" on 21.06.2020 - 23.06.2020 by Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, J&K in collaboration with Govt. Arts and Commerce College.
Attended BEC Teacher Support Programme on 27.07.2019 by Cambridge Assessment English.
National Level workshop on Foundation Program ICT for Education (FDP101X) from 3rd August to 7th September 2017 conducted by IIT, Bombay.
National Level FDP on Enhancing LSRW SKILLS in the ESL Classroom from 19th and 20th July 2018 in S.A. Engineering College.
National Level FDP on “Effective Engineering Teaching” from 29th to 31th August 2018 in Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
National Level FDP on Research Methodology-Tools and Techniques in Engineering” from 26th and 27th November 2018 in Saveetha Engineering College.
National Level FDP on “Continuing Professional Development for Teachers of English” on 30th October 2019 in Saveetha Engineering College.
Attended workshop on Bridge Course On English on 24th & 25th June by Anna University, Chennai.
National seminar on Reasearch in Management,Engineering & Science –Best Practices on 7.3.14 by Saveetha Engineering College.
International workshop on Teaching and Learning in the 21st century on 17.12.13 by B.S.Abdur Rahman University.
Teachers support workshop on Developing the four skills in preparation for Cambridge (BEC) on 30.8.13 &31.3.13 by Cambridge University Press.
State level workshop on Effective strategies to hone communication skills on 6.3.13 by Jeppiar Engineering college.
Workshop on Training the trainer from 8.8.2011 t0 9.8.2011 by British Council.
Regional Level seminar on Teaching English Language and Literature on 8/09/2010 by Presidency College.
Workshop on IELTS Train the Trainer from 20.7.10 to 22.7.10 by British.