Dr. K. KANTHIMATHI Assistant Professor [email protected], [email protected]
EDUCATION PhD inEnglish Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
MA in Linguistics Annamalai University
P G Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication Madurai Kamaraj University
M Phil in English Madras Christian College, University of Madras
UGC-National Eligibility Test for Lectureship - June 1999
MA in English Language & Literature Madras Christian College, University of Madras
BA in English Language & Literature V.V. Vanniaperumal College, Madurai Kamaraj University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Under Graduate – 21 Years Post Graduate – 3 Years Visiting Faculty – Indian Institute of Technology Madras - MA English
REFREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 1. (2020) Kanthimathi K & Maria B, A sound approach to teach speech sounds, Vol 23 No 2(1), Kala sarovar Journal (UGC CARE Group 1) 2. (2020) Kanthimathi K & Maria B, Creating Phonemic Awareness Through Skills- based Activities, Indian Journal of Adult Education, Vol. 81, No. 3(I) July-September 2020 (UGC CARE Group 1) 3. Kanthimathi, K (2017) “Post-Colonial Englishes- Tanglish”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Arts and Science, Vol 4 No. 1, 106-110 4. --- (2016) “Tanglish in Written Text”, Journal of ELTIF, Vol.7.No.1, 42-44. 5. ----(2015) “Code Mixing Among Tamil-English Bilingual Children”, International Journal of Social Science & Humanity. Vol 5, No.9, 788-792. 6. ---(2014) “Bilingual Language Processing – A Study of Tamil-English Code Mixing”, Journal of Advanced Linguistics Studies. Vol 3, No. 1-2, 136-146. 7. --- (2009) “Tamil English Mixed Language Used in Tamilnadu”. International Journal of Language Society and Culture, 27, 48-53. 8. --- (2009), “Tamil-English Mixed Discourse: A Study of Language Used by College Students in Tamilnadu”, Language forum, Vol. 35 No.2, 105-111. 9. ---(2009) “Factors Influencing the Language Choice of Students in Tamilnadu”, Glottotheory: International Journal of Theoretical Linguistics. Vol 2, No 1, 49-59. 10. --- (2008) “Tanglish (Tamil-English mix) - the language of youngsters in Tamilnadu”Glottotheory: International Journal of Theoretical Linguistics. Vol. 1, 109-111. 11. --- (2007) “Globalizing and Localizing the Language of Ads: A Study of Advertising in Tamil Media”. ICFAI Journal of English Studies, December, 60-70. 12. --- (2007) “English in Tamil: The Language of Advertising”. English Today: The International Review of the English Language, Vol. 23 (3 & 4), 40-49. 13. Kanthimathi, K & Devaki Reddy.S (2005) “Code mixing as an Indicator of the Dominant Status of English”. Indian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 31(1), 13-19.
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS/BOOKS (ISBN/ISSN) 1. 2009, Psychoselling Products through Bilingual ads, Advertisements and Mass Media- 978-81-907473-1-8, pp 199-206 2. 2011, English - The language of Power and influence, 978-81-898-43465, pp 107-109 3. 2011, Language Globalisation: English and the Indian Languages, 978-81-920799-0-5, pg 14-19 4. 2012, Psychic Struggle of women in Anita Desai’s novels, 978-93-81006-45-0, pg 81- 90 5. 2013, Konjam Tamil Konjam English- Tanglish in Media Discourse, Dimensions of Global English, 978-93-81208-18-2, pg 241-259 6. 2015, Alienated Women of Anita Desai, International Conference of Commonwealth literature, 978-93-81723-35-7 7. 2016, Tamilized English: A Study of the Phonological features of English spoken by Tamils, International Conference on Pluralism and Multiculturalism in Teaching and Research of English Language and Literatures, Scholar Critic 8. 2017, Postcolonial Englishes- Tanglish, International Conference on Innovative Methodologies in Teaching and Learning English Language and Literature, 2349- 3380/ 978-81-922871-9-5
CREATIVE WRITING Mother India (Poem) published in An Anthology of Modern English Poetry, (ISBN: 978-81-947361-8-9) Forever Mother and My Treasure (Poems) Published in Eternity: A Bond Forever– Co-author (ISBN 978-81-946173-2-7) Digital World, Tomb Trap, Satanic Corona - Poems published in Setu, Vol 5, Issue 6, Nov 2020 BOOKS/JOURNALS/CONFERENCE PAPERS Editor and Reviewer Special Issue, Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science, March 2020 – E-ISSN 2456-5571 English Language and Literature in the Millennial Milieu, March 2020 – ISBN 939008400-8 Language, Literature and Culture in Cosmopolitan World –April 2020- ISBN 939008408-3 New Dimensions in Literature -Millennial Perspectives - May 2020 – ISBN 939008413-X Paradigm Shift and the New Digital Pedagogy of English Language Teaching and Learning- December 2020- ISBN 939008431-8 Editorial Member Flights of Fancy (2009) – Selected Prose and Poetry for I BA/ BSc and BCom Students English Work Book (2009) - for I BA/ BSc and BCom Students Rainbow (2012)- Foundation course English text book Melange (2016)- Foundation course English text book
PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN NATIONAL CONFERENCES 1. Social Ramifications of Urbanization - as depicted in Kamala Markandaya's A Handful of Rice, National Seminar on Redefining Gender and Environmental Ethics: A Discourse on Green Literature, 3&4 March 2016, Chidambaram. 2. “Quest for identity in the novels of Anita Desai”, One-day National Level Seminar- Trends in Commonwealth Literature, Sattur, 2015. 3. “Psychic Struggle of women in Anita Desai’s novels”, National conference on paradigm shift in 20th century literary and historical studies, SDNBVC, 2012 4. “Language Globalisation: English and the Indian Languages”, 2nd National Conference on Recent Advancements in Science and Humanities, 18 & 19 March 2011, Coimbatore. 5. “English - The language of Power and influence” National conference on English For Empowerment, Feb 2011, VeltechAvadi 6. “Children’s literature and Mass Media”, National Seminar on Children’s Literature in English, March31, 2010, Chennai. 7. “Language Teaching is Cultural Teaching”. National conference on Cultural Barriers in Communication, 4th& 5thFebruary, 2009, Chennai. 8. “English – The Language of Jobs”, National Seminar on English and Communication Skills for Employability, March 25 & 26, 2009, Anna University, Chennai 9. “Globalization and Language Contact”, National Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences in India: Issues and Challenges in the Era of Globalisation, March 12 &13 2009 Women's Christian College, Chennai
PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 1. Mixed Codes: A case of Lexical Scarcity and Lack of Publicity among Tamil Speakers, 2ndInternational Conference on Indian Lexicography, University of Madras, 2005. 2. Code Mixing and Language Cognition, First International Conference of Linguistic Society of India, University of Hyderabad, 2005. 3. Functions of Code Mixing with English among Tamil Bilingual Teenagers,2nd International & 38th Annual ELTAI Conference, Chennai, 2007. 4. Mixing Mother Tongue and English: Exploring the Reasons and Functions of Code Mixing, 2nd Biennial Conference on Teaching and Learning of English in Asia, Malaysia, 14-16 June 2007. pp. 1-12. ISBN 978-983-42061-2-3 5. Tanglish: A byproduct of Tamil and English Language Contact,The 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, 24 -29 August, Germany, 2008. 6. Strategies to Manage a heterogeneous Class, 4thInternational & 40th Annual ELTAI Conference, Aug 7-9 Chennai 2009. 7. Psycho-selling Products through Bilingual ads, Fourth International Seminar on Mass Communication, Puducherry, 2009. 8. Teaching English to Rural Students, 5th International & 41st Annual ELTAI Conference, Aug 5-7, Chennai, 2010. 9. Humor in Language classroom, International Seminar on Humanistic language and literatureTeaching, Anna University 2011. 10. Technology in the English classroom: The Digital Age Teachers, 6th International and 42nd Annual ELTAI conference, VIT, Vellore, 16-18 June 2011. 11. Konjam Tamil Konjam English- Tanglish in Media Discourse, International Seminar on ELT in the context of globalized World. Madras Christian College, Chennai, 31 Jan & 1 Feb, 2013 12. Tanglish (Tamil and English mix) – Spreading Roots, International Seminar on Current Trends in Dravidian Linguistics, Kerala University, Trivandrum, 27-29 May 2013. 13. Code Mixing Among Tamil-English Bilingual Children, World Congress of Social Sciences, 6-8 August, Singapore 2014. 14. Alienated Women of Anita Desai, International Conference of Commonwealth literature, 27 Feb Virudunagar, 2015. 15. Tanglish in Written Text, International Conference in English Language Teaching, Literature and Culture Studies, Kerala, 28 -30 Dec 2015. 16. Tamilized English: A Study of the Phonological features of English spoken by Tamils, International Conference on Pluralism and Multiculturalism in Teaching and Research of English Language and Literatures, VIT University, 15-16 April 2016. 17. Postcolonial Englishes- Tanglish, International Conference on Innovative Methodologies in Teaching and Learning English Language and Literature, Chennai, 3 March 2017. 18. Tanglish – The Hybrid Indian English, 3rd International Conference on Linguistics of Sri Lanka, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 21 November 2017. 19. Women Narratives- Men’s Voices, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Social Sciences, 3-4 May 2019, (Skype presentation) Malaysia.
RESOURCE PERSON/INVITED TALK Online Teaching Learning – (di)Stress Management – Faculty Development Program -Dept of Mathematics, DG Vaishnav College, 15 Feb 2021 Life Skills and English Language Learning -2 Day Workshop on English Language and Literature – An Oasis of Life, SRMIST– 16 Dec 2020 3 Day International Bodhi Conference 2020- Paradigm Shifts in the Teaching Culture- 31 Oct 2020 UGC HRDC- Refresher Course – Invited talk – Gender and the Politics of Language, Chennai 30 Oct 2020 Online Guest Lecture – Language, Culture and Society – DG Vaishnav College, Chennai, 20 Aug 2020 Online Guest Lecture – Introduction to Neurolinguistics – DG Vaishnav College, 13 Aug 2020 Webinar on Changing Paradigm of English Language Teaching and Learning – Thiravium College of Arts and Science for Women, Theni -24 June 2020 Webinar Hands on training on Learning English through e-platforms - Improving English Language Skills- The Digital way, Sri Vasavi College, Erode, 25 May 2020 Invited talk on Poets of the Enlightenment Period – DG Vaishnav College, 4 March 2020 Workshop on Research Methodology – Bhaktavatsalam College, 4 December 2019. Resource Person – Absalom and Achitophel – DG Vaishnav College MA Students, 11 October 2019 Resource Person –Orientation Programme- Thiruthangal Nadar College, 9 July 2019 Workshop for students on Technology in teaching learning process - KCS Kasi Nadar College, Chennai, 30 Jan 2018 Workshop for students on Online Teaching-Learning Experiences - Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Saidapet, Chennai, February 2017 Manuscript writing workshop for students of Masters in Public Health – SRM University, 31 Oct 2017 Workshop for students on Online Teaching-Learning Experiences - Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Saidapet, Chennai, February 2017 Common errors in Spoken English –In service training course for PRT teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tambaram, June 2016 Workshop on Soft Skills - S SShasun Jain College – April 2016 One-day Seminar - The Politics of Gender in Literature and Language- 2015 – Women and Language, Kerala A Pound of Flesh- The Merchant of Venice– St. Joseph’s College, Kovur 2012 English for All – S SSashun Jain College 2011 Jekyll and Hyde – S SSashun Jain College 2009 Soft Skills LSRW workshop - A M Jain College 2009 SESSION CHAIR IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 2nd International & 38th Annual ELTAI Conference, Chennai, 2007 The 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, Germany, 2008 Outcome based teaching and learning of English, Anna university, 2013 Socio-Economic and Health Challenges due to Covid 19 and Mitigation Strategies- E International Conference NIT Jalandhar, Oct 2020
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ORGANIZED Convenor – Faculty Development Programme on “Equipping the Millennial Teachers - Hands onTraining to Prepare for Digital Classrooms” 29, 30 June 2020. Convenor - Faculty Development Programme, Integrating SWAYAM MOOCs &Educational Apps in Teaching, 28-29 May 2020 Conference Co-Convenor – Engaging Development: Problems and Prospects in Science, Social Sciences and Humanities, Bali, Indonesia 11-15 May 2020 (Postponed due to Covid19) Organizing Committee Member - International conference ICETSSS 2020, Bangkok, Thailand (Postponed due to Covid19) Conference Convenor– International conference on Revisiting English Language and Literature in Multicultural Milieu, 20 Jan 2020 Workshop on Academic Writing –17 December 2019 Organizing committee member – International conference ICETSSS 2019, Malaysia National Symposium - 2015 National conference -2012 Workshop on Soft Skills – 2011 Workshop on Teaching of English- 2010 Workshop on Journalism - 2011
RESEARCH PROFILE RESEARCH GUIDANCE MPHIL - 1 completed – Madurai Kamaraj University Ph D -1 Completed - Annamalai University PhD–4 Ongoing - University of Madras THESIS EXAMINER – Madras University, Bharatidasan University, Bharatiyar University, Anna University, Vels University, SRM University VIVA VOCE EXAMINER- Madras University, Anna University Pre PhD examiner - Calicut University
MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT –UGC –ROLE - Principle Investigator -( Aug 2012-Sep 2014)
ARTICLE REVIEWER English Language Teacher’s Interactive Forum 2017 GARI, International Conference - Scientific reviewer 2017 onwards International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Social Sciences, 2019, Malaysia Bodhi International Journal – March 2020
MEMBER IN ACADEMIC BODIES Technical Committee – Tribal school English Syllabus 2020 Member - Board of Studies – VVV College(2021), RKM Vivekananda College (2019) Academic Audit Member 2020 – DG Vaishnav College, Chennai Academic Audit Member 2019 – RKM Vivekananda College Chennai
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES English Language Teacher’s Association of India (ELTAI) Linguistic Society of India English Language Teacher’s Interaction Forum (ELTIF)
AWARDS & PRIZES RECEIVED Best Outgoing Student Award -1997 V.V.Vanniaperumal College Gold Medalist B A English -1997 V.V.Vanniaperumal College Solidarity award to attend AILA 2008 Germany Best Conference Paper – 2017- International Conference on Innovative Methodologies in Teaching and Learning English Language and Literature, Alpha College Abdul Kalam Teaching Excellence Award by Rotary Club of Chennai Serenity 2019
SERVICE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AND INSTITUTION/ ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Director of Internal Quality Assurance Cell – 2019, 2020 Admission Coordinator - 2018 Chief Superintendent - Autonomous exams – 2017 NCC Coordinator – 2017 onwards NAAC Report preparing committee – member 2016 IQAC member - 2015, 2016 Consumer Club Coordinator – 2016 College Cultural Activities Coordinator- 2015 Staff secretary - 2014 Theatre Club Coordinator – 2013 -17 Quiz club Coordinator -2012, 2013 Students’ Union Vice President - 2011 Students Mentor - 2010 onwards Literary Association and Debate Club Student Advisor 2009 &2010