Dr.P.Sumathi

Assistant Professor

Department of Comparative Literature Mobile No: 9994952162

School of Tamil Studies Email: [email protected]

Educational Qualifications : M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,Dip().,

Professional Experience : 12 years & 7 Months

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION

. Comparative Literature . Literary Criticism . Sangam Literature

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RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION

. Comparative Literature . Literary Criticism . Sangam Literature

Research Supervision:

Program Completed Ongoing Ph.D 5 4 M.Phil 31 - M.A 34 -

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

No Institution Position From To (date) Duration (date) 20 1 CPA college Bodi Asst Prof, 30.06.2008 17.03.2010 months Regular F.N A.N 17 days appointment ,

2 M.K.Universuty Asst Prof 18.03.2010 Till date F.N

2 Awards:

1. Kural ayvu semmal - Thirukkural National Seminar, Bharathi Tamil Sangam - Kolkata, Tamil Thai Foundation - Tanjore, Kolkata Bharathi Tamil Sangam, 11.03.2012.

2. Kavi ayvu suṭar - Tamil Aiya Klvik Kazhgam, Ouvai Foundation, Ouvai Kottam, Thiruvaiyaru , Sauradra Women's College, Madurai. 19-07-2014

3. Saiva Tamil suṭar - Saiva Temples and Murugan Worship, 16th International Saivathamil Conference, Tamil University, Tamil Department, Tanjore, Mauritius Manikkavasagar Thirukkuttam, Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Iya Academy, Tanjore, 21-07- 2018,

4. Tamil suṭar - Porunai Ilakkiyakalam, Chennai, Kanchipuram Sri Krishna College of Arts and Sciences, shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Chennai 13.03.2019

5. Tamil ilakkiya vittakar - Porunai Ilakkiyakalam, Chennai, Tamil Nilam and Nangal Foundation, Shanlax international journal of Tamil Research.

6. Muthtamil suṭar -7th International Muthamil Research Conference Seminar. Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Aiya College, Tanjore, 27-07-2019.

7. Peraciriyar Kalaimani - Kaviyarasar Kalaith Tamil Sangam, Namakkal - Teacher's Day, 05.09.2019

8. Best faculty state award - Bahujana Sathitya Academy(BSA) – Bahujana Writers State Conference, Tanjore, 25.08.2019.

3 9. Dr. Radhakrishnan Award – International Tamil Research Institute, New Tamil Society, Kanchi Arts Society Science, Music, Drama, Folk Art Gallery - , Kumarani Meenamuthaiya Arts and Science College, 08.03.2020

10. Best author 2020 – Perunthinai Theory in Sangam Literature and Kaathasapthasathi, Independence Day. Kaviyarasar Kalaith Tamil Sangam, Paramathi Vellore, Namakkal, 15.08.2020

11. Peraciriyar Semmal - 2020 – For participating in the National Level Essay Competition on Independence Day on 15.08.2020, Kaviyarasar Kalaith Tamil Sangam, Paramathi Vellore, Namakkal.

12. Araneri suṭar - Australia Tamil Literary Arts Forum, Coimbatore Kamathchipuri Aadeenam, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Iya Academy 18th International Virtue Tamil Studies Conference. 25.10.2020

13. Young Scholar Award – Award of appreciation presented with great joy for the exemplary research work, 07.12.2020

Books Published:

1. Society and Humanistic thoughts in modern Literature - Kavya Publication, 16, Second Cross Street, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai - 24, First Edition - January 2012. ISBN : 978 - 9 - 3804126 - 6 - 5.

2. Feminist thought and social relations - Pavai Publications Publishing, 142, Janijankhan Road, Raiyapet, Chennai-14. First Edition, December - 2012. ISBN: 81-7735-778-6.

4 3. Fiction Literary strategies - Kavya Publication, 16, Second Cross Street, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai - 24, First Edition - January 2012. ISBN : 978 – 9 – 3804124 – 1 – 2.

4. Comparative Aspect - Sangam Literature and Kaathasapthasathi, Shanlax Publications, 61,T.P.K Main Road, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 03, First Edition - August - 2013. ISBN: 978-93-80686-69-1

5. Literary thoughts and Views, Shanlax Publications, 61,T.P.K Main Road, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 03, First Edition –January, 2014, ISBN: 978-93- 80686-75-2.

6. Perunthinai Theory in Sangam Literature and Kaathasapthasathi, Kavya Publication, 16, Second Cross Street, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai - 24, First Edition – May, 2016, January 2012.

7. Multi faceted views in classic creations - Shanlax Publications, 61,T.P.K Main Road, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 03, First Edition – March – 2019. ISBN: 978-93-88398-76-4.

8. Theoretical view of Tamil classical literature and the works of Kalidasa, Shanlax Publications, 61,T.P.K Main Road, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai –03, First Edition – December – 2019. ISBN:978-93-89658-35-4.

9. Periodic social parallels in the literature (Compartive view) Shanlax Publications, 61,T.P.K Main Road, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 03, First Edition – June - 2020, ISBN:978-93-90082-25-4

5 10. Female structure in Tamil – Malayalam Fictions, Shanlax Publications, 61,T.P.K Main Road, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 03, First Edition June - 2020– ISBN –978-93-90082-25-4

Singapore - Special Speech (Ministry of Education)

 Speaker for in – house Workshop for CPDD (Carriculum Planning & Development Division-1) Tamil Languages, “TAMIL FICTION – TRADITIONS AND CHANGES IN FORMS AND IDEAS” Ministry of Education, Mother Tongue Languages Branch, Umar Pulavar Centre Singapore. 26, 27 September 2019

PROJECT  RUSA Phase - II - COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANTHROPOLOGY APPROACH OF THE PEOPLE OF USILAMPATTI LOCALITY AS DEPICTED IN THE LOCAL AREAS , Rs.5,44,000/ - 24.12.2020

Research Papers Published at the International Seminar

1. Women in Paripaadal - Paripadal Ayivukovai, Madurai Sangam Literary Research Center, Fathima College Tamil Research Center, 11.12.2010.Vol .2 pp.392-396. ISBN: 978-81-910216-0-8

2. Linguistics style in Vairamuthu’s novels - Linguistics and Literature, Department of Linguistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, December, 2010.pp.137-148. ISBN: 978-81-910681-4-6.

6 3. Legacy of ancient Tamils shown in Malaipadu kadaam - Classical Tamil Literatures Ayivukovai, 2010.vol.2, pp:212-217. ISBN: 978-81-909496-7-5

4. Communist opinion in the songs of Bharathi and Bharathidasan - Tradition and Innovation in Literature, Tamil scholar Forum, Madurai Kamaraj University, January - 2011, vol.2, pp.744-747. ISBN: 978-93-80342-31-3.

5. Human activities and religion in short stories; - Religions and Identity Creations, Multidisciplinary Scholar Forum, School of Philosophy and Humanity, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, March-2011. vol.2, pp. 196-201. ISBN: 978-81-910214-1-7.

6. Lifestyle of Mullaithinai people in Akananuru - Sangam Literary Research Center and Ethiraj Women's College Tamil Department, International Research Seminar Ethiraj Women's College, Chennai. 08. December-2011. Vol.2, pp.961- 965. ISBN: 978-81-910216-7-7.

7. Theories of Chastity given by Thiruvalluvar – Thirukkural, Malaysian Tamil Writers Association - Kuala Lumpur, Tamil Thai Foundation - Tamil Nadu (Tanjore) 31.10.2011.

8. Controversial thoughts of Women - Tamil scholar Forum, School of tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, January - April - 2012. ISBN: 978-81- 907784-2-8.

9. Self-thinking exposures in the translated stories from Malayalam - National Unity in Translation Literature - Axilium College – Vellore, 30-11-2012. ISBN: 978-93-81992-54-8.

7 10. Sirupanatruppadai & Kumarasambavam in comparative terms. Pathuppaattu Sangam Literary Research Center, Kongunadu Arts and Sciences College. Kovai, - 23-12-2012. ISBN: 978-81-910216-5-3.

11. Characteristic features of the heroine exposed in Kurunthohai & Kaathasapthasathi - in comparative view - Literature and other disciplines, Tamil Scholar Forum, School of tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, January 2013. ISBN: 978-81-909097-2-3.

12. Sangam Literature, Kathasapthasathi hero praises the health of the heroine – in comparative view; University of Chennai - University of Malaya and Kalaingan publication, Chennai, March, 23 - 24, 2013. ISBN: 978-93-81568-76-7.

13. Characteristic features of the heroine’s friend in Thinaimaalai Nootruimbathu - Pathinenkeezhkanakku, Research center of sangam Literature Vellor, Axilium College, Tamil Department, December 15, 2013.

14. Criminal tribes act and fiction Literature - Pasumpon Muthuramalingathevar chair, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 21. 2014, March – 14 – 16. ISBN: 978-93-80657-27-1

15. The personality of the mythical ideas of feminist poets - Tamil Aiya Kalvikzhkam. Ouvai Foundation, Ouvai Kottam, Thiruvaiyaru - 613 204. Julay 2014. ISBN: 978-81-909-464-9-0.

16. Pathetic life of women in Kallikkadu - Tamil scholar Forum, School of tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 21. August 2014. ISBN: 978-81- 924778-0-0.

8 17. Workship of Lord Muruga in Paripaadal - Thiru Sankara Arts and Sciences College, University of Malaya Department of Indian Studies, Malaysian Tamil Writers Association, Kanchipuram, December, 2015. ISBN: 978-81-925388-0-8.

18. Values in Pathinenkeelkanakku - International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai and Senthamizh Foundation, 24.12.2016. ISBN: 978-93-86098-00-9

19. Food culture of the people in Akananuru - Food and Hospitality in Tamil Literature, Nallamuthu Counter Mahalingam College, Department of Tamil Literature and New Century Book House, Pollachi, 17. ISBN: 978-93-85267-17-8.

20. Justice of Silappathihara Pandian, warning and burning of Madurai city - Second World Tamil Epics Research Confrence – 2017 World Tamil Epics Research Institute, Malaysia International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai 8.9.10–12-2017. ISBN – 978-81-908206-9-1

21. Religious observance in Madurai Kanchi - Multidisciplinary Scholar Forum, School of Philosophy and Humanity, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, March 2018, ISBN: 978-93-86568-21-2

22. The Cultural Structure of the Kalikkatu people –Tamiliyalin Payanaveli, Tamil Scholar Forum, School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -21, May – 2018, ISBN: 978-93-87499-35-5

23. Effects and solutions on environmental pollution - Tamil Literature and Social Change, School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamarasar University Madurai- 21, 17.10.2018. ISBN: 978-93-86568-38-0

9 24. Murugan worship in Paththuppaattu – Saiva Temples and Murugan Worship, 16th International Saivathamil Conference, Tamil University, Tamil Department, Tanjore, Mauritius Manikkavasagar Thirukkuttam, Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Aiya College, Tanjore, 21-07-2018, ISBN: 978-81-930633-3-0(v-3)

25. Definition of Manniyal siruthear Drama – 7th International Muthamil Research Conference Seminar. Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Aiya College, Tanjore, 27-07- 2019. ISBN:978-81-930633-5-4(-3)

26. Characteristic of a friend in Thinaimalai nootraimbathu - Porunai Ilakkiya kalam, Tamlnilam and Naangal Arakkattalay, Shanlax International Research Journal, 40729. ISSN: 2454-3993, May-2019

Research Papers Published at the National Seminar

1. Problems of working women in Prabanjan’s short stories - Valartamil ayivu manram, Poongunran palli valagam, Dindigul – 624 001. May – 2004, Volume.2, pp.262-266

2. Family relationships in Prabanjan’s short stories - Gnayala Tamil panpattu ayivu manram, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai – 21. pp.262 – 266, May – 2005.

3. Humanity of women characters in Prabanjan’s short stories - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Bishop Heber College, Thiruchirapalli 17, May – 2005, Volume.2, pp.760-764.

10 4. Social background in Prabanjan’s short stories - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -21, May-2006, Volume.2, pp.1124-1128.

5. Politics in Prabanjan’s Short Stories - Nadumpunal Ayivaalar manram, School Of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -21, September – 2006, Vol.2, pp.178 – 182

6. The Status of Women in the Film Industry in Prapanchan’s Short Stories - Valartamil ayivu manram, Poongunran palli valagam, Dindigul – 624 001. May – 2007, Vol.2, pp. 292-296

7. Criticism of Superstitions in Prapanchan’s Short Stories - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Karaikudi – 03, May – 2007, Vol.2, pp.742-749.

8. Linguistics Structure in Prapanchan’s Short Stories - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai , May-2010, Volume.2, pp.1117-1122.

9. Portraits in Sirupaanatruppadai - Gnayala Tamil panpattu ayivu manram, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 2010, Vol.3, pp. 24-28.

10. Influence of Foreign poets in Bharathis poems - P. G. P. Arts and science college, Namakal 26.03.2011. ISBN : 9789380406800

11. Virtues emphasized by Asarakkovai - Virtue and Morality Tamil research centre, Arulmigu palaniyandavar college of arts for women, Palani, March : 2011, pp. 106 – 111.

11 12. Moral Theories shown in Kalithogai - Valartamil ayivu manram, Dindigul, May – 2011, Vol.2, pp.187 – 192. ISBN : 978-81-920884-0-2

13. Vanparanar’s personality traits - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, May – 2011. Vol.2, pp. 1170- 1174. ISBN: 978-93-80342-52-8.

14. Status of women in Mannudam vellum and Vaanam Vasappadum – Jayakanthan & Prapajan Research volume published, Trichy – 20. January – 2012, pp.76-84. ISBN : 978-93-80243-67-2.

15. Tradition and Innovation in the short stories of Yugasanthi - Jayakanthan & Prapajan Research volume published, Trichy – 20. January – 2012, pp. 61 – 69. ISBN: 978-93-80243-65-8.

16. Exposures of self Thought of women in short story - Contemporary trends in Tamil fiction literature. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Department and Tamil Research Center, pp178-181.ISBN:978-81-907560-6-8.

17. Theories of Chastity shown by Thiruvalluvar – Thirukkural, Bharathi Tamil Sangam Kolkata, Tamil Thai Foundation Tanjore. 11-03-2012.

18. Social definition theories in Elathy - Religions literature in the world environment. Multidisciplinary Scholar Forum, School of Philosophy and Humanity, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, March -2012, pp; 206-211. ISBN: 978-81-910214-2-4.

19. Human Rights in short stories - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai– 625 021, May 2012, 19-20. ISBN: 978-93-80342-57-3.

12 20. Female Structure in Tamil Marathi Literature in comparative terms - Woman in Tamil literature. Arulmigu Palaniyandavar Women's Arts College and New Century Book house. Palani -21-12-2012.

21. Techniques in knitting the short stories - Tanjore Tamil University, Tanjore, 2012. ISBN: 978-93-5001-385-4.

22. The Feminism problems in modern poetry - The trend towards modern Tamil poetry, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Department and Tamil Research Center, Sivakasi 626124 January - 2013. ISBN: 978-81-923180-3-5.

23. Naladi, in a comparative sense, is the virtue of attesting to the Kadasapthasati - Good Virtue in Tamil Literature, Vallikkannan Ilakkiyapperavi and Anjiraithumbi Literary Circle, Virudhunagar,03-10-2013. ISBN: 978-81- 909440-5-2.

24. Sangam Literature in Comparative Perspective - Traditions in Kathasaptthasathi, Sangam Literature and social ideologies, Tamil Department, Duyasaveriyar College, Palayankottai, 03-11-2013. ISBN: 978-81-923975-6-6.

25. Characteristics of Kata Saptasati Naladi - Theories and application of religious literature, School of Philosophy and Humanity, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, March – 2013, pp, 305-309. ISBN: 978-81-910214-5-5.

26. Gandhian impact in Tamil – Malayalam short stories, Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625021. May – 2013 ISBN: 978-93-81724-15-6.

13 27. Tamil – Malayalam short stories in comparative terms - Indian University of Tamil teacher association, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625021.May – 2014. 978-81-923995-5-3

28. Anklet in the life of sangam women - Rani Anna Government College for Women, Biographies of Contemporary Women Known Through Costume, August-29-30, 2013- 978-93-81104-31-6

Research Papers Published/the Journals

1. The status of women configured jainism – Literary Findings, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Kongunadu Publications, Erode, December -2018, ISSN:2278-2311, UGC NO 42329,

2. Sangam Literature – Configuration of Women in Kaadhasapthasathi - International journal of Tamil Studies, Pallavi Publication, Erode, December – 2018, ISSN:2278-7550, UGC NO: 42330

3. Origin of Kannagi – International journal of Tamil Studies, Pallavi Publication, Erode, December – 2018, 2278-7550, UGC NO: 42330

4. Status of women configured in epics by jainism –Vallamai, E – JOURNAL, Wednesday, February 06, 2019(5) ISSN: 2348 – 5531, Archive for the Articles, Category

5. Agriculture in the Pathinen Keelkanakku - International journal of Tamil Studies, Pallavi Publication, Erode, January, 2019, ISSN:2278-7550 UGC NO: 42330

14 6. Environmental thoughts in the fictional stories - Literary Findings – International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Kongunadu Publications, Erode, January -2019, ISSN:2278-2311, UGC NO; 42329,

7. Approach of the lady Companion to urge for marriage in Kathasapthasathi, Pathinen Keelkanakku - Women in Tamil, International journal of Tamil Studies, Pallavi Publication, Erode, Department of Tamil, Government Women Arts College, International Seminar, Kumpakoṇama, March – 2019, ISSN:2278-7550 UGC NO: 42330

8. Cultural values in ancient literature - Cultural values in Tamil literature, International journal of Tamil Studies, Pallavi Publication, Erode, Department of Tamil, Nantha Science and Arts College, March, 22-2019, ISSN:2278-7550 UGC NO: 42330

9. Kaadhasapthasathi, Pathinen Keelkanakku – in comparative terms, Tamil literature and studies in a multifaceted manner. International journal of Tamil Studies, Pallavi Publication, Erode, , Tamil scholar Forum, School of tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -21, April, 27-2019, ISSN:2278- 7550 UGC NO: 42330 (Vol– 6)

10. Environmental protection and self-sufficiency village in Aimperiyarkaiy - Periyar University Constituent Arts and Sciences College, Tamil Department, Papirettipatti, Dharmapuri District and Raja Publications, October, 2020

11. Comparative Study of Commentator’s Peruntinai Theory – Tamil Grammar, literary text traditions. Mannar Thirumalai College, International Journal of Tamil Language and Literary studies, E-ISSN: 2581-7140, Vol.3: Special Issue – 2, Vol.1, December 2020

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 Records of criminal Tribe Act in novels - International Quarterly Journal of Arts, Literature, and Culture, January-March.2015, kavya Tamil . ISSN 2277 – 9221

 Sangam Literature - Characteristics features of heroine in Kaadhasapthasathi. Senthamil Monthly Magazine, Madurai Tamil Sangam, November 2015.

 Akananuru - Humanity of a Friend in Kaadhasapthasathi comparative terms – Shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Shanlax Publications, ISSN 2454 – 3993, July 2016.

 Classical Literature and the works of Kalidasa - comparative terms, Shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Shanlax Publications Quarterly Journal, Malar 2 Ithal , ISSN 2454 – 3993 October - 2017. UGC; 40729

 Virtues shown by Naaladi and Kaadhasapthasathi – in comparative terms Shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Shanlax Publications Quarterly Journal, Malar 2 Ithal 4, ISSN 2454 – 3993, April - 2018. UGC 40729

 Scientific development and environmental pollution - Shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Shanlax Publications Quarterly Journal, ISSN: 2454- 3993, Vol. No. 2, October 2018 UGC 40729

16  Life Style of farmers configured in novels - Chennai Porunai Literary Field, Kanchipuram, Sri Krishna College of Arts and Sciences, Shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Chennai 13.03.2019 ISSN:2454-3993 UGC 40729

 The role of the friend the revelation-with-virtue in Thinaimalai Nootriiypathu - Porunai Ilakkiyakalam, Tamil Nilam and Nangal Foundation, , shanlax international journal of tamil Research, International Seminar, UGC 40729. ISSN: 2454-3993, May -2019

 The revelation-with-virtue in Pathinen Keelkanakku - International Journal of Tamil Research, January – March 2020, ISSN: 2582 – 189X

 Parallel comparison of the novels Karuvachi Kaaviyam and Kathai Ketkum suvarkal - Shanlax international journal of tamil Research, Malar 5, Ithal 1, P- ISSN:2454 – 3993, E – ISSN:2582-2810, July - 2020. Page:33-40

Special Speech delivered

1. Hnouring humanty in Paalaikkali - Viyaḻa vaṭṭak karuttaranku,- School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 21, 13.10.2011.

2. Training and personality development for students in general language subjects - Evaluation of Higher Secondary Language Text Books Department of linguistics, School of Tamil studies, January-2012.

3. Social reformation thoughts in the novels of Mu.va. - Mu.va. Festival Seminar, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 21. February - 2012.

17 4. Kaathasapthsathi and Kurunthogai – comparative research, Tamil Classical Literature Seminar on Comparative terms, Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21. 27- 12-2012

5. Essays of Thani naaaga adihalar - Thani naaaga adihalar festival, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 8.11.2013.

6. Writers and the works of Saahithya Academy awardees – Kallikkaattu Ithikaasam – Vairamuthu, Vaanam vasappatum – Prabanjan, Refresh Course, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 21.11.2013.

7. Humanity of the friend in Akananuru - Central Institute of Classical Tamil, School of Religion, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai-21, 21.03.2014 – 30.03.2014.

8. Oratory skill - Youth Welfare, State Level One Day Tamil Language Training Camp, Saraswathi Narayanan College (Autonomous) Perungudi, September - 03, 2014. Madurai - 22.

9. Philosophy of folklore on worship in Silampu - Central Institute of Classical Tamil, School of Religion, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 27.02.2015, (24.02.2015 – 05.03.2015).

10. Traditions and change of values in Virtue literature - Central Institute of Classical Tamil, School of Religion, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 27.02.2015, (24.02.2015 – 05.03.2015).

18 11. Perunthinai theory in Tholkappiyam - Central Institute of Classical Tamil, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 10.03.2015, (03.03.2015 – 12.03.2015).

12. Virtual values in the Pathinen Keelkanakku - Tamil literature and other fields, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21,

13. Study Evaluation of Tamil classic literature – Kaikkilai ayvu, Refresh course, 02.11.2015, (27.10.2015 – 16.11.2015)

14. Study Evaluation of Tamil classic literature – Perunthinai ayvu, Refresh course, 02.11.2015, (27.10.2015 – 16.11.2015)

15. Influence of classical literature in the works of Kalidasa – Department of Comparative literature & Shanlax Publication, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 06.01.2016.

16. Jani’s contribution to tamil culture - The status of women in Jainism, ICHR Sponsored Two Day National Level Seminar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Department of Ancient History, School of Historical Studies, Madurai –21. April, 15 & 16, 2016.

17. Structure of epic in Kumarasambavam - Sultan University, Tamil University, Tanjore and Madurai Kamaraj University, School of Tamil Studies, Madurai, 30.01.2017.

18. Healthy Folk Foods in Tamil Literature - S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Tamil Department, 22.03.2017.

19. International Mother Language Day - Special discourse on international Mother Language Day, 21.02.2018.

19 20. Political Virtual as shown in Virtual Literature - Virtual Literature in the view of Cultural Anthropology, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 16.03.2018

21. Literary techniques of the fictional stories in virtual Literature - Virtual Literature in the view of Cultural Anthropology, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 27.03.2018 (27-28-03-2018)

22. Selection of Research Topic - Research Methodology, History and Development of Tamil Research, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Kachiyappa Munivar Tamil College - Musiri, Houston Tamil chair - USA, Theni Tamil Society - Theni,02.02.2019 – 03.02.2019

23. Perunthinai Theory in Tholkkopiyam – School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Senthamil college, Madurai, 14-15- 16- 02-2019.

24. Sangam Literature in the Cultural view - Tamil Literature Domain Seminar, GTN Arts College (Autonomous) Dindigul, 18.03.2019

25. Thirukkural in the views of Post modernism - Multi faceted views of Thirukkural and the Personality traits of Thiruvalluvar, Thirukkural Chair, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 28.03.2019 - 29.03.2019

26. Life style configured in the Tamil – Malayalam translated novels – Endowment lecture, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 11.10.2019

20 27. Status of women in the novels Karuvaachi Kaviyam and Kathai Ketkum Suvarkal – Department of Comparative literature, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Pirzh Publication, 11.12.2019

28. Comparative Approach of Dravidian language in novels - Comparative Approach in Dravidian Language, Department of Comparative literature, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Shanlax Publications; 07-02-2020

29. Antiquity of Tamil and its Continuation - International Mother Language Day, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 21.02.2020

30. Environmental of women in sangam literature - Kundavai Nachiyar Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous) Online Seminar, 20.06.2020

Seminar organized

1. Tamil classical literature and the works of kalidasa in Theoretical views - Department of Comparative literature, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Shanlax Publications, International seminar, 06.01.2016.

2. Parallel theory of society in Comparative literature, – Department of Comparative literature, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Pirzh Publication, International seminar, 11.12.2019

3. Comparative Approach in Dravidian Language - Department of Comparative literature, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University,

21 Madurai-21, Shanlax Publications, (UGC CARE Journal – ISSN: 2454-3993) International seminar, 07-02-2020

4. Multifaceted Research Theories - School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Nationai seminar, 07-03-2012. – 08-03-2012, Seminar Organizing Secretary

5. Writers and the works of Saahithya Academy awardees, School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21,21.11.2013, Co-coordinator

6. Growth of Tamil in computer – Necessities and its uses today, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, School of Education, National seminar, 27.08.2015 to 28.08.2015, Co-coordinator

Seminars /Workshops Attended

1. Distance Education Staff Training and Development - The Tamil University, Tanjore. From 23.06.2011 to 25.06.2011

2. Linguistics Knowledge in language Technology - Dept of Linguistics, Madurai Kamaraj University , Madurai - 21. 21 to 25, 11, 2011.

3. Contribution of Westerners to the study of ancient Tamil – Central Institute of Classical Tamil, School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Gnala Tamiḻ paṇpaṭṭu ayvu maṉṟam 11-12-13-03-2012

4. Evaluation of Tamil Text books under uniform syllabus – Education, Dept of linguistics, Madurai kamaraj university, Madurai – 21.10 to 12, 09. 2012

22 5. Speech technology for Tamil – Department of linguistics, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai in collaboration with linguistics data consortium for Indian languages, central institute of Indian languages, Mysore, Madurai Kamaraj university, 19 to 21, 02.2014.

6. Growth of Tamil in Computer Technology - Necessities and its uses today, School of Tamil studies, School of Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 27.08.2015-28.08.2015

7. Students - Development training in multi disciplinary, School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 01.09.2015 - 02.09.2015

8. Current development of natural linguistics - Central Institute of Indian Languages, Department of Linguistics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 27-28.03.2017

9. Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era - Conducted by International Quality Assurance, Madurai Kamaraj university , Madurai – 10.04.2017

10. Usage of Tamil software – School of Linguistics and Communication, Tamil Virtual Academy, Chennai – 05-12-2017

11. Virtual literature in the view of cultural Anthropology - School of Tamil studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, 27.03.2018 (27-28-03-2018)

12. Global Ranking of Universities - Present Scenario - International Quality Assurance, Madurai Kamaraj university , Madurai – 21, 22.03.2019(One Day State Level Workshop)

23 13. Tamilal Velvoum - Aram Tamil Mandram, Government Arts and Science College for Women, Karur, 26.04.2020

14. Ethics of Research – Indian Educational Researches Association, Tiruchirappalli, Manonmaniyam Sundaranar International Dravidian Center for Cultural Studies, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Worhshop. 29.04.2020 to 05.05.2020.

15. Anthropological Implications of Corona Pandemic – Aspire-A Professional Anthropologist Forum, . Organized by Anthropological Society of Participation in Intensive & Indigenous Research for Empowerment, 01.05.2020.

16. Anthropological Implications of Corona Pandemic – Aspire-A Professional Anthropologist Forum, India. Organized by Anthropological Society of Participation in Intensive & Indigenous Research for Empowerment, 04.05.2020

17. Anthropological Implications of Corona Pandemic – Aspire-A Professional Anthropologist Forum R, India. Organized by Anthropological Society of Participation in Intensive & Indigenous Research for Empowerment, 06.05.2020.

18. Role of Malaysian Tamils for the growth of Tamil language - Organized by The Department of Tamil of Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 08.05.2020

19. Vainava Literature - Tamil literary skills based Examination, Yadav College, (Autonomous) Govindarasan Campus, Tiruppalai, Madurai 14. Tamil Elevation Center, 02.05.2020

24 20. Thoothu Ilakkiyangal in Tamil - Department of Languages, Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Sciences College, Coimbatore, Masivan Publication, Villupuram, Workshop. 01.05.2020 to 03.05.2020

21. Archaeology - organized by P.G and Research Department of Tamil, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur - 635601, Tamilnadu. Workshop 12.05.2020 to 18.05.2020.

22. Sanga Ilakkiyam - Organized by the Department of Tamil, University of Kerala, Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Workshop13.05.2020 to 19.05.2020.

23. THEATRE ART - Organised by the Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sacred Heart College - Maatru Naataka Iyakkam, Yaa-Kar Theatre, Workshop 20.05.2020 to 26.05.2020.

24. Tholkappiyam – Depertment of Tamil, University of Kerala, Kariyavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Workshop 20.05.2020 to 26.05.2020.

25. Siddhar Ilakkiyangal - PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Tamil Department, Inam Intentional E-Journal of Tamil studies, Workshop 21.05.2020 to 23.05.2020

26. Sangam Literary Traditions - Pathupaattu, Tamil Research Department, Tuya nencak College, Tiruppattur Dt, pannattut Tamil kalviyalar peravai, maleciya, Workshop 27.5.2020 to 02.06.2020

27. Drama education – Teaching, Learning and Performing views, Department of Drama, Department of Education and Management, Tamil University, Tanjore, Workshop 11.05.2020 to 17.05.2020

25 28. Online Education – Teching Tamil grammar, technique - Tamil Research Department, Tuya nencak College, Tiruppattur Dt, Ayudha Ezhuthu – International Journals of Tamil Studies, Workshop. 18.05.2020 to 24.05.2020

29. Sitrilakkiyam in the kinds of Tamil literature - Periyar University Constituent College of Arts and Science, Pappireddipatti. Dharmapuri, 01.08.2020 to 07.08.2020

Faculty Development program

 Motivational Speech - Department of Tamil, Online, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women. 08.05.2020 to 09.05.2020

 Controversies in the literature of Kurunji Thinai people - Nallamuthu Counter Mahalingam College (Autonomous) Pollachi. Tamil Department, Masivan, Publication, Villupuram, Workshop. 15.05.2020 to 17.05.2020

Orientation/Refresh Courses Attended / Induction program

 Induction Program conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University, from 23rd to 29th April 2010.

 UGC Sponsored Orientation Course Academic Staff College; Madurai Kamaraj University; Madurai-21. Orientation program from 09.02.2011 to 08.03.2011.

 UGC sponsored Refresh Course Academic College Madurai kamaraj university, Madurai-21. Refresh Course from 07.02.2012-28.02.2012.

26  UGC sponsored Refresh Course Acadamic College Madurai kamaraj university , Madurai-21. Refresh Course from 23.12.2014 - 12.01.2015.

 UGC sponsored Refresh Course in Environmental Studies (MD) – ‘Environmental Awareness’, Human Resource Development Center, Madurai kamaraj university Madurai-21. Refresh Course from 06.12.2019 to 19.12.2019.

 UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala – One Week online Short term Faculty Development Programme (Interdisciplinary)on Towards a Digital Era of Teaching and Learning, Which was Delivered as MOOC with four quadrants, organized by UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with KSMDB college, Sasthamcotta from August 12-18,2020

EDITORIAL BOARD

 Kavya - International Journal of Art, Literature, and Culture

 IRJTS – International Refereed Journal of Tamil Studies

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

 Good shepherd College of Education, Holy Cross College Road, Nagercoil. 629004, Scott Chiristian College, (Autonomous) K.P. Road, Paravathipuram, Nagercoil – 629004, UG/PG/Profl./B.Ed./M.Phil. Courses (non - Semester) Examinations, November2012 to be held during December, 2012 – Examination Centers – In Charge – Communication Report Submitted - 11.01.2013

 Chairman of the M.phil Board, DDE, Central paper Valuation, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai- 21.- 28.03.2013,15.07.2013

27  Controller of Examination, Academic Year School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai- 21 - 2012 – 2013

 One of the Member, Advisory Committee for SAP – DRS Phase II.- 10.03.2014 to till date

 PhD (Full Time) Non – Stipendiary Research Scholar, School of Religion and Humanities thought - 01.09.2016

 Madurai Kamaraj University Exam Observer – S.L.S MAVMM College, Madurai, 26.09.2020

Board of Study Member

 Nadar Mahajana Sangam S.Vellaichamy Nadar College(Autonomous), Madurai – University Nominee in the Board of Studies from 09.11.2018 to 08.11.2020.(U.G)

 Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College(Autonomous) (part- 1)Uthamapalayam, University Nominee in the Board of Studies from 27.12.2018 to 26.12.2020.

 Saraswathi Narayanan College (Autonomous), Madurai -University Nominee in the Board of Studies from 08.02.2019 to 07.02.2021.

 Sri Meenakshi Government College For Women (Autonomous) (U.G. P.G. MPhil) 03.04.2019

 VHNSN College (Autonomous) Virudhunagar B.A., Tamil 20.05.2019 to 19.05.2021

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CONTACT

NAME : Dr.P.SUMATHI

DEPARTMENT : DEPARTMENT OF COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

SCHOOL : SCHOOL OF TAMIL STUDIES

MOBILE NO : 9994952162

E-MAIL : [email protected]

EXT : 0452-2458471-341

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