1 CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. N. H. Kallur M.A.,B.Ed.,Ph.D. Professor of English, Karnatak University, Dharwad Karnataka-state India Cell: 08762363807 E-Mail I [email protected] Personal Details Name of the Candidate : Nagappa Kallur Father’s Name : Hanamappa Mother’s Name : Shivamma Date of Birth : 10-06-1970 Nationality : Indian Caste /Religoin : Hindu Valmiki (ST) /Hindu Languages Known : Kannada and English Present Position : Professor Address : Dr. N.H. Kallur, Professor, Dept of Studies in English, Karnatak University, Dharwad Cell No : 08762363807 E- Mail : [email protected] Qualification : M.A., B.ED., SLET, PhD. I. Academic Qualification: Qualification College/Institution Year Class Subjects Studied Obtained/ percentage B.A Karnatak Arts College, 1991 First class Major : English Dharwad 61.50 % Minors : History & Geography M.A Dept of English KUD 1993 Second Class English 57.50 % B.Ed. Karnatak University’s 1994 First Class English & History College of Education 71 % Dharwad SLET Govt of Karnataka 1995 Qualified English PhD Karnatak University, 2013 English Dharwad II. Teaching Experience: Designation Institution Period of Service PGT English (Permanent) Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 21-08-1995 to 11-11-1997 Mangalore Lecturer in English Govt PU College Hanamanal 12-11-1997 to 03-05-1999 Head Master Govt High School 04-05-1999 to 08-07-2004 Kotumachagi Assistant Professor Karnatak Arts College 09-07-2004 to 31-01-2013 Dharwad Assistant Professor VSK University, P.G. Centre, 01-02-2013 to 19-12-2013 Nandihalli-Sandur Associate Professor Karnatak University, 20-12-2013 to 20-12-2016 Dharwad Professor Karnatak University, 21-12-2016 to till today Dharwad III. Areas of Interest/ Research: 1. Indian Writings in English 2. Postcolonial Theory and Literature 3. Diasporic Literature 4. Translation Studies 5. British Literature IV. Member of Editorial Boards 1 . Advisory Editorial Board. Literary Endeavour, A Quarterly International Refereed Journal of English Language, Literature and Criticism. Osmanbad, Maharashtra. V. Participative Experience in Academic Meetings 1. Orientation Programme – Academic Staff College University of Mysore, from 17-08- 2005 to 13-09-2005. 2. Refresher Course in English – Academic Staff ollege Maulana Azad National Urdu University Hyderabad, from 03-09-2007 to 23-09-2007. 3. Attended an NSS Training and Orientation Programme for NSS officers, organized by NSS Training and Orientation Center for Karnataka, University of Mysore, from 31/ 01/2011 to 9/2/2011. 4. Attended a 5 Day Workshop on Research Methodology and Theory, organized by OUCIP, Hyderabad, from 8/12/2010 to 12/12/2010. 5. Participated in Saksham-I T Champion Training Program from 13th to 23rd of February 2012, organized by NME-ICT in collaboration with Microsoft. VI. Publications and Research Contributions 1. An article entitled “Amitav Ghosh’s The Circle of Reason: A Critique of Neocolonialism”, published in Thematics Journal of Commonwealth Literature, a peer-reviewed International Research Journal,Vol-1, Issue-1, Nov- 2011, ISSN-2250-3803. 2. An article titled “Amitav Ghosh’s Hungry Tide: A Subaltern Study” published in Thematics Journal of Indian Literature, a peer-reviewed International Research Journal, Vol-1, Issue-4, Dec 2011, ISSN-2231-4865. 3. An article entitled “An Introduction to Postcolonialism” published in Deccan Literary Journal, a Bi-annual peer-reviewed International Journal for English Literary Studies, Vol-1, Issue-II, Jan 2012, ISSN-2249-1910. 4. An article entitled “Postmodern Sensibility in Amitav Ghosh’s The Circle of Reason” is accepted for publication in the Humanities Journal (yearly) of Karnatak University,Dharwad, a peer-reviewed journal. Vol. No 49, ISSN-No- 0075-5168. 5. An article titled “The Contemporary Relevance of Untouchable” is published in Indian Journal of Postcolonial Literatures, an International Refereed Biannual journal. Vol. 12.1(June 2012). ISSN 0974-7370. 6. An article titled, “Sudha Murthy’s Dollar Bahu: A Thematic Study”, is published in Indian Journal of Postcolonial Literatures, an International Refereed Biannual Journal. Vol.12.2 (Dec 2012) ISSN 0974-7370. 7. A full paper entitled “Use and Abuse of Allegory in Chinua Achebe’s Dead Man’s Path “is published in the proceedings of National Seminar organized by Dept of Studies and Research in English Tumkur University. 8. A full paper entitled “Problems and Strategies for Developing Listening Skills in UG Classes” is published in the proceedings of National Seminar organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of India Vidarbha Chapter Nagapur. 9. A full paper entitled “An Approach to Assessing Listening Skills in English at Undergraduate Classes” is published in the proceedings of National Seminar organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of India Vidarbha Chapter Nagapur. 10. Sara Aboobcker’s Breaking Ties: A Critique of Social Practices is published in Karnatak University Journal of Humanities a peer-reviewed journal. ISSN-No-0075- 5168 in 2015. 11. The Trial of Dedan Kimathi: A Revisionist Historiography is published in Indian Journal of Postcolonial Literatures, an International Refereed Bi-annual Journal. Vol. 15.2( Dec 2015). ISSN 0974-7370. 12. Dr. Shivaram Karanth’s The Headman of the Little Hill: A Representation of Tribal Life is published in Indian Journal of Postcolonial Literatures, an International Refereed Bi-annual Journal. Vol. 15.2( Dec 2016). ISSN 0974-7370. 13. David Copperfield: A Saga of Work is Worship is published in Literary Voyage an International Journal for Scholarly & Creative Writings (Refereed Bi-annual), Vol.III-Issue I January-April 2016. 14. Rightful Inheritors of the Earth: A Critique of Eco-Criticism is published in a book titled Re-Understanding Short stories. Ed by Dr.N. Shanta Naik Sarup Books (ISBN-978- 91-5208-028-1) Chapter-03. January 2016. 15. Sudhamurthy’s Mahashweta: Use of Coincidences, Epistolary Method and Intertextuality as Narrative Devices is published in Literary Endeavour (A Quarterly International Referred Journal of English Language, Literature and Criticism) ( ISSN 0976-299X) Vol.VIII-NO I, January 2017. 16. Diasporic Elements in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Mistress of Spices is published in Contemporary Research in India ( ISSN 2231-2137). Vol.7, Issue 1 March, 2017. 17. Translation of Poetry will be published in a Book brought in the memory of Prof C.R.Yaravintelmath. 18. Dancing in Cambodia, at Large in Burma: A Critique of Colonialism will be published in Karnatak University Journal of Humanities a peer-reviewed journal. ISSN-No-0075- 5168. VII. International Conferences / Seminars 1. Attended an International Conference on Translation and Post Colonialities organized by the Dept of English, Karnatak University, Dharwad, in collaboration with IACLALS from 16th to 18th of February 2009. 2. Attended an international conference on Voice of the Voiceless and presented a paper on The Voice of Dalit in Untouchable and the God of Small Things organized by Dept of English, Andhra University, Vishakapatanam, on 4th and 5th of September 2009. 3. Attended an international conference on Expanding Territories: Comparative Literature in 21st Century and presented a paper on The Concept of Revenge, Adultery, Betrayal and Friendship in Sangya Balya and Hamlet, organized by Department of English and Comparative Studies, Saurashatra University, Rajkot from 29 to 31 of March 2010. 4. Attended an international conference on Applied Linguistics and presented a paper on Impact of Bhajantri Language on Learning English Language, organized by Department of English Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, from 15th to 18th December 2010. 5. Participated in an International Conference on Recent Trends in Literature: A Global Perspective and presented a paper on Women’s Diasporic Experience in Amitav Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines, organized by the Department of Languages, Garden City College, Bangalore, on 27th and 28th of January 2012. 6. Participated in an International Conference on Women’s Writings in English, organized by Department of English, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, from 28th to 30th of January 2012 and presented a paper on Sudha Murthy’s DollarBahu: A Postcolonial Novel. 7. Participated in a two day International Seminar on Dimensions of Indian Diasporic Literature in English: An Exploration, organized by Department of English, Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur and presented research paper entitled “ Kazua Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hill: An Asian Diasporic Novel” held on 25th and 26th October 2013. 8. Attended a two day International Conference on Postcolonial Voices in South Asian Literatures and Cinema organized by Garden City College, Bangalore, held on February 7th and 8th , 2014 and presented a paper titled, “Silence Speaks a Volume in A Matter of Time” 9. Attended a three day International Conference on Which Way The Human Rights? organized by OUCIP Hyderbad, held from 17-19 December, 2014 and presented a paper entitled, “Sharapanjara: Denial of Right to Live a Normal Life” 10. Attended a two day International Conference on Transitions: Literature , Language and Culture-Post 1980,organized by Garden City College Bengluru on 6th and 7th February 2015.and presented a paper titled, “Breaking Ties: A Study of Desire for Transition. 11. Attended a three day International Conference on Space, Place, Travel, Displacement, Exile organized by IACLALS and Dept of Humanities and Social Sciences BITS PILANI, KK BIRLA Goa from 12-14 February 2015.and presented a paper titled, “The Theme of Displacement in Amitav Ghosh’s The Glass Palace and The Hungry Tide” 12. Attended a three day Global Seminar on Celebrating the Ancient/ Contemporary Wisdom of Fourth World organized by Dept of English Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (AP) from 14-16 December, 2015 and presented a paper titled, “Faith and Faithfulness: A Study of Dr Shivaram Karanth’s The Headman of the Little Hill” 13. Attended a two day International Conference on Narrative and Narratology: Traditions and Innovations in Story Telling Patterns organized by Garden City College Bengluru on 5th and 6th February 2016 and presented a paper titled, “The Mistress of Spices: An Analysis of Narrative Devices.