Dr. R V M Divakaran Associate Professor and Head, Dept of Malayalam and Kerala Studies University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala Bio : 31-05-1971 Date of Birth Permanent Address : Abhayam, Krishnan Nair Road, Karuvissery, Kozhikode, 673010 Telephone : 9495760560 Email : [email protected] Educational Qualifications MA (Malayalam) : University of Calicut, 1993, with First Class Ph D : University of Calicut, 2004 PG Diploma in Communication and : Kerala Press Academy, 1994 with First Class Journalism and First Rank Certificate Course in Page Making : LCC, Kochi, 1994, with First Class Film Appreciation Course : Film and Television Institute of India and National Film Archive of India, Pune, 2009 Career Date of Joining Designation Department Grade From To Assistant Professor Malayalam and Kerala Studies 04-01-2006 03-01-2010 I Assistant Professor Malayalam and Kerala Studies 04-01-2010 03-01-2015 II Assistant Professor Malayalam and Kerala Studies 04-01-2015 03-01-2018 III Associate Professor Malayalam and Kerala Studies 04-01-2018 Present Positions Held Member, Calicut University Senate 1990-91 Editorial Board Member, Mathrubhumi Daily 1998-2006 Staff Secretary, Dept of Malayalam and Kerala Studies 2010-2020 President, Department Students Union 2009-2014 Joint Convenor, Frontier Lecture Series 2010-14 Member, Library Advisory Committee Present Member, Academic Council, University of Calicut Present Membership in Board of Studies Member, PG BoS, University of Calicut Present Member, PG BoS, Film Studies, Malayalam University, Tirur Present Chairman, UG BoS, St Joseph’s College, Iringalakkuda Present (Autonomous), Member, PG BoS, Vimala College, Thrissur (Autonomus) Present Member, PG BoS, Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum , Present (Autonomous) Member, UG Bos, CMS College (Autonomous), Coimbatore 2015-18 Member, UG Bos, Nehru College (Autonomous), Coimbatore 2015-18 Doctoral Committee Member Dept. of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady Dept. of Malayalam, Samorins Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode Dept. of Malayalam, KKTM Govt. College, Kodungalloor PhD, MPhil Evaluator at Kerala University Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University Kannur University Dravidian University, Kuppam PhD Produced 1 Rajukkuttan PG Dalit Prathinithanam Malayala Cinemayil 2016 2 Lisa P Dalit Shree Prathinithanam Malayala cherukathayil 2017 3 Suresh Puthen Valluvanad Enna Nirmithi M T Vasudevan Nairude 2017 Parambil Krithikalil 4 Suma M M Wayanattille Paniyarude Swathwam: 2018 Nadodivijnaneeyaparamaya Padanam 5 Sabu H Navamachyamangalile Malayalasahityam: 2019 Cybervyavaharangalude Samskarikaparinamam Thesis Submitted 1 On-going Research 6 Seminar Presentations International Seminars : 10 National Seminars : 70 Regional Seminars : 25 Books Authored No Full title year Publisher 1 Manikkuttante Ozhivukaalam (Children’s 1998 Poorna Publications Literature- Popular Science) 2 Thozhiljanya Rogangal (Health Education) 1999 Kerala State Literacy Mission 3 Kathayum Thirakkathayum (Film Study) 2005 Olive Publications 4 Malayala Thirakkatha: Valarchayum 2008 Language Institute of Kerala Varthamanavum (Film Study) 5 Priyappette Gabo (Literary Biography of Gabriel 2010 Mathrubhumi Books Garcia Marquez) 6 Pandit Ravishankar (Biography) 2013 Language Institute of Kerala 7 Yanthravivarthanam (Machine Translation) 2014 Language Institute of Kerala 8 ARinte Sahithyasahyam: Critical Edition (Language 2015 Language Institute of Kerala Study) 9 Bhaashaavaadam (Studies on Language) 2016 Insight Publica 10 Cinimayude Kavyasasthram (Film Study) 2017 SPCS, Kottayam Books Edited No Full title Co- Editor year Publisher 1 Sthree Ariyendathellaam V Jayakumar, Biju C P 2004 Mathrubhumi (Popular Health Education) Books 2 Vachanam Nadanam Vicharan Dr L Thomas Kutty 2007 Calicut (Cultural Study) University 3 Bhakshanavum Arogyavum V Jayakumar, Biju C P 2007 Mathrubhumi (Popular Health Education) Books 4 Hasthalikhitha Padanangal -- 2007 Calicut (Malayala Vimarsam 20) University (Studies in Manuscriptology) 5 Ezhuthachhante Dr. Anil Vallathol 2011 Calicut Kavyalokam (Study) University 6 Ezhuthachhan: Bhaasha Dr. Anil Vallathol 2011 Calicut Samooham (Study) University 7 Chalachithrapadanangal- -- 2017 Calicut (Malyalavimarsham 26, 27) (Film University Studies) Selected Articles Published 1. The Language of Words and Visuals, Malayalam Literary Survey, 2020 2. Thullalinte Grandhapatavum Rangapatavum, Keli, 2020 3. Aarohanam: Kaalikam sarvakaalikam, Grandhaalokam, Feb 2020 4. Boudharute Bhashadarsanangal, Malayalavimarsham, 28, 2018 5. Paloorinte Chiri, Deshabhimani Weekly, October, 2018 6. Mounasamadhiyil, Madhyamam Weekly, October 2018 7. Cultural Minorities and the Panoptic Gaze: A Study of the (Mis)Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Malayalam Films p. 240 Journal of Education Culture and Society, 2017 Sept. Issue 2, University of Wroclaw, Poland 8. Chithravum Chalachithravum: Chila Chihnantharatarathamya Vicharangal, Malayalavimarsham, 26-27 March 2017 9. Mappila Muslimkalude Saamoohika Jeevitham pp92-93, Madhyamam Weekly, June 19, 2017 10. Oru Deshathinte Katha, Grandhalokam, Feb 2017 11. Kathayude Kavyalavanyam, Sahitya Chakravalam, Jan 2017 12. Kavalathinte Paattuvazhikal, Keli, Jun-Jul 2016 13. ONV: Kavithayude Nithyalavanyam, Kavana Koumudi, Feb-Apr, 2016 14. Vilakkappetta Vimarshangal, Deshabhimani IFFK Special, Dec. 2016 15. Paravarthanam: Bhasha Computing kalathe Vivarthana Sahayi, Malayalavimarsham, August, 2016 16. Inquilabinte Makkal: Mathavum Rashtreeyavum Thammil, Keli, Aug-Sept, 2016 17. ChalachithravumVivarthanavum, MalayalaVimarsham, 2015 18. Shakespeare Cinemakal, Keli, 2015 19. AthmakathaApanirmikkumbol, Thudi, 2014 20. Balyakalasakhiyum Novel Vimarshavum, Grandhalokam, 2014 21. CinemayudeBhashabodhyangal, Oruma, 2014 Dec. 22. Malayalikaludeswantham Gabo, Madhyamam weekly, May 2014 23. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Grandhalokam, May 2014 24. KannerchiriyudaNooruvarshangal. Mathrubhumi Weekend, Feb2, 2014 25. Ganamoorthi, Keli, Apr-Jul 2013 26. CinemayennaUlsavam, DeshabhimaniIFFK Special 2013 Dec. 27. PadmarajanteChalachithakala, Kalapoorna, Apr 2013 28. UroobinteDrishyabodham, KavanaKaumudi, Mar 2013 29. Menoohin Meets Shankar, Mathrubhumi weekend, 2012 Dec 23 30. PaattinteMayakkazhchakalGrandhalokam, Oct 2012 31. ThirakkathaIvideThudangunnu ,DeshabhimaniIFFK Special 2012 Dec. 32. AranginePranayicha Ravi Shanker, Keli Oct, 2012 33. IthihasathinteChithrabhasha, Upadhwani, 2011 34. UshnakamanakaludaKathakal, Mathetharam, Dec. 2011 35. VaakkinteLahariyil, Mathrubhumi weekend, Oct 2011 36. NinneyomanikkuvanKathunilkkunnooKalam, Samakalika Malayalam, Feb 2011 37. Dracula Cinemayil, Grandhalokam, jul 2010 38. Mass Mediayum Mass realityyum, , Mathrubhumi weekend, Apr, 2010 39. Padhamadanjathumthurannathum, Malayalavimarsham, 2010 40. Venam Malayalam Leaners Nighantu, Vijnanakairali, Nov. 2009 41. ChalachithraVyakaranam, Vijnanakairali, 2008 42. Thirakkatha MT yudethakumbol, Grandhalokam, Mar. 2008 43. AlathallumRagatheertham, , Mathrubhumi weekend, 2007 44. PoovumManavum, Malayalavimarsam, Dec. 2007 45. SundaraSwapname, , Mathrubhumi weekend, 2007 46. ChalachithrathileVaakumArthavum, VachanamNadanamVicharam, 2007 47. KathayilninnuThirakkathayilekku, Bhashaposhini, Feb 2006 Published Chapters in Books 1. Vaijnanikabhashayum Sankethikapadangalum: Malayalathinte Vazhi pp 775-795 Malayalabhashapadanangal. Ed. Dr AM Unnikrishnan Current Books Kottayam 2019 2. Censorvettilninnu Kazhchavattathilethumbol (pp200-210) Thirakkazhchayile puthukolangal Ed. Dr. Deepesh Karimpunkara Eye booksKerala 2019 3. Kalpanikaraya Chila Kallanmareppatti, Kathaparanhu paranhu kathayayoral Ed. Dr Deepesh Karimpumkara and Dr Suresh Puthenparambil. 2019 4. Emojiyum Cyber Malayalavum. pp. 17-30 Vinimayathinte Sookshma Rashtreeyam Ed. Dr Thomas Scariya, De Prince Mon Jose. Phoebus Books Kottayam 2019 5. Sahithyasahyathile Bhaashachintha (pp 396-416) AR Vijnaneeyam Ed. Prof. M Sreenathan, Dr. Seythalavi C, Thunchathezhuthachan Malayalasarvakalasala 2018 6. Kunhabdullayude Kunhukathakal (pp 191-201 Silayil theertha Smarakangal, Ed. A K Abdul Hakkim, Mathrubhumi 2017 7. C V yude Drishyamezhuthu (pp 48-61) C V Balakrishnan Ezhuthinte Disakal Ed. Dr A M Sreedharan, DC Books Aug. 2017 8. Roopimavicharam Malayazhmayude Vyakaranathil (pp 99-112) Missionary Bhashasasthram Ed. Prof. M Sreenathan Thunchathezhuthachhan Malayalasarvakalasala Jun. 2017 9. Chila Novel Samasyakal (pp. 58-71) Nava Novel Vasantham Ed. Dr. K Sreekumar PoornaPublications, Sept 2017 10. Shakespeare Cinemakal (pp 301-322) William Shakespeare: Viswavismayam Ed. Dr. P V Krishnan Nair, Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Govt of Kerala, May 2017 11. Prabandhasamvidhanam (pp46-58) Gaveshanareethisaasthram Sidhanthavum Prayogavum Ed. Dr KS Mithun, Vallathol Vidyapeedam, Sukapuram, Nov. 2017 12. Randidangazhi: Mannum Nellum Panavum (pp 203-214) Thakazhi Padanangal, Ed. Prof. Panmana Ramachandran Nair, Current Books, Nov. 2016 13. Kathakaliyum Chalachithravum Aavishkara Sankethangalil (pp 48-58) Drishyakala: Arangum Paadavum Eds. Dr A M Sreedharan, Santhosh Panayal Natyaratnam Kannan Pattali Smaraka Kathakali Trust Nov 2016 14. Cinemayum Sangeethavum (pp193-207) Cinema: Sankethikathayum Samskaravum Ed. Dr. Sheeba M Kurian, Publication Division Kerala University 15. Neelambujavum Nandyarvattavum: Pattinte Naattuvazhikal pp 215-226 Kavyasarassile Ragapournami Ed. Dr. Ajayapuram Jyothish Kumar, Kerala Bhasha Institute 2016 16. KathayudeKavyabhangithedi in Vagarthaprathipathi