CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Protiva Rani Karmaker, Director & Associate Professor, Institute of Modern Languages (IML), Jagannath University, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Cellular: +8801726024685 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY : Dr. Protiva Rani Karmaker is a dynamic, resourceful teaching & training professional with a genuine interest in people’s cognitive and social growth. She possesses the combination of strong passion for English and other Languages and writing expertise to motivate and inspire learners, create a fun and challenging learning organizational environment. A self- driven leader she is with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fosters quality relationships with people from home and abroad. RESEARCH INTERESTS: English Language Teaching (ELT), Linguistics, Comparative Study of Bangla and English languages, Education and Research, Psycholinguistics and Child Language Acquisition. TEACHING AREAS: Pragmatics and Semantics, Morphology, Syntax, English and American Literature, History of English Language and Literature, Four Skills of English Language, Critical Theory and Sociolinguistics. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. ( English Language Teaching in Bangladesh and Korea: A Comparative Study at Undergraduate Level between Jagannath University and Chung-Ang University), (Session 2015- 2016), Manipur University, India, 2019. M. Phil (A Comparative Study of Redundancy and Distinctiveness in Bangla and English): (Session 2004-2005), Department of English , University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2014. Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics and ELT), Department of English, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2005. International Diploma in Teaching & Training: (City & Guilds, London, UK), 2005. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2017.09.08 - Continue Director & Associate Professor, Institute of Modern Languages (IML), Jagannath University, Dhaka 2012.04.02 - 2017. 09.07 Assistant Professor, Centre for English Language, Jagannath University, Dhaka 1 2012.06 - Continue Director & Assistant Professor, Centre for English Language, Jagannath University, Dhaka 2011.07 - 2012.04 Lecturer, Centre for English Language, Jagannath University, Dhaka 2006.02 - 2011.07 Lecturer, Dhaka City College (under National University), Dhaka. 2005.08 - 2006.01 Guest Teacher, Shideswari Degree College, Dhaka. 2013.08 - 2014.05 Advisor, Skill Development Programme, Dhaka International University, Dhaka. PEER REVIED PUBLICATIONS: 1. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2019). A Comparative Study on the Spoken Varieties of Bengali Language : Cultural and Linguistic Perspective. International Journal of Current Research in Sciences, Social Sciences and Languages, 1 (111). www.ijcrssl.org 2. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2019). Instructional Leadership as Head of the Department at Tertiary Colleges in Bangladesh: Challenges and Solutions. International Organization of Scientific Research, Community of Researchers , 24 (2). www.iosrjournals.org 3. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2013). Promoting Learners autonomy and Independence in the EFL/ ESL context through Technology: A Critical Reflection. Presented in the International conference of Nepal English Language Teachers Association and Published in the proceedings of 18 th NELTA Journal. 4. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2016). The Flipped Classroom in South Korea at Undergraduate Level: An Investigation. The EDRC Journal of Learning and Teaching 1 (2). 5. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2011). Social, Familial and Professional Problems of Women in Bangladesh: A strong impediment to Progress. 10 th Conference of International congress of Social Philosophy (ICSP), Barsha Printers, Dhaka. 6. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2015). The role of Incentive in the successful integration of CLT: Critical Reflection. Journal of Jagannath University , 1, (1). 7. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2014). The colonial Encounter in Kipling’s Kim. Jagannath University Journal of Arts , 1 (2). 8. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2014). The Contribution of women in folk-art & tradition. The Journal of Bangla Academy . 9. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2013). Depiction of Indian Society in Kiplings Writing. The Journal of Historical Writings. Itihas Academy, Dhaka. 10. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2012). Gandhism as a source of Peace Education. Bangladesh Itihas Academy Journal . 11. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2017). Dialectical Variation of Bengali Language: Cultural, Linguistic and Historical Perspectives. First International Conference Proceedings on Social Sciences and Humanities at Independent University, Bangladesh. [email protected] ) 2 13. Karmaker, Protiva Rani (2016). Gandhi, a dreamer of happiness and freedom. Dhaka University magazine of English Department . PUBLISHED BOOKS: 1. Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research , First Published : February 2019, Friends Book Corner, ISBN: 984-70020-0657-6 2. A Companion to English Poetry. Dhaka, Friends Book Corner, June, 2009 (ISBN-984-70020- 0092-5). 3. Minir Mini , First Published by DOEL publications, in Ekushe Boimela, 2018, ISBN-978-984- 93252-7-7 4. Gunijon K-atha , First Published by DOEL publications, in Ekushe Boimela, 2019, ISBN-078- 984-93728-3-7 5. A Handbook of Good Teaching and Research , First Published by DOEL publications, in Ekushe Boimela, 2019, ISBN-978-984-93252-8-4 SCHOLARLY ARTICLES SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FOR PROJECT WORK UNDER UGC (UNIVERSITY GRANT COMISSION) of BANGLADESH: 1. Study on the Use of ICT Tools in English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom at Private Universities in Dhaka City 2. Explore a Relation between Effective English Teaching and Pupil Performance at Secondary Schools in Bangladesh 3. Implement Assessment Literacy to the ESL/EFL Teachers at Non-Government Schools in Dhaka City FEW WRITINGS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL DAILIES: 1. An exploration of humanistic education, [Published in The Daily Sun, Date: 19-12-2013] by Protiva Rani Karmaker. Director, Centre for English Language. Link: http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_19-12-2013_An-exploration-of-- humanistic- education_709_1_19_1_0.html 2. Forsake fear in public speaking, [Published in The Daily Sun, Date: 12-12-2013] by Protiva Rani Karmaker. Director, Centre for English Language. Link: http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_12-12-2013_Forsake-fear-in--public- speaking_702_1_19_1_0.html 3. Chiranjib Nelson Mandela, [Published in The Janakantha, Date: 14-12-2013] by Protiva Rani Karmaker. Director, Centre for English Language. Link: http://www.dailyjanakantha.com/news_view.php?nc=13&dd=2013-12-14&ni=15761 4. Ensuring Eclectic Progress of Slow learners, [Published in Daily Sun, Date: 26-06-14] by Protiva Rani Karmaker. Director, Centre for English Language. Link: http.//www.daily sun.com/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=26-06- 2014&type=Goldprice&pub no=897&cat id=1&menu id=19&news type id=1&news id=21325 3 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: o Member of Academic Council of Jagannath University o Member of International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) membership No: 27137 o Member of Academia.edu , a social networking website for academics. o Member of ResearchGate.net o Life Member of Bangladesh English Language Teachers’ Association (BELTA) o General Member of International Congress of Social Philosophy (ICSP). o General Member of the publication board of Jagannath University “Barta Sanstha”. o Life Member in Dhaka University Alumni Association of English Department. o General Member in Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA). o Honorable member of Academic Council of Jagannath University, Dhaka. PROFESSIONAL ATTAINMENTS: o Arranged and conducted workshop on “Business Communication in English” at Centre for English Language” of Jagannath University on 30 Nov 2012. o Conducted workshop on “Incorporating Grammar in Teaching Speaking” at English Department of Comilla University. o Invited and participated as a member in the meetings of Academic Council of Jagannath University. o Nominated as member secretary of the “Board of Governors” of Centre for English Language. o Nominated member of Jagannath University Literacy & Cultural Standing Committee from 2011 till date. o Appointed as Part-time Language Teacher for the students of Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC) of Dhaka from 2012 till date. o Appointed as Part-time Language Teacher for the professionals of Banking sector by the Bankers Recruitment Agency from 2012 till date. o Served as second Examiner of National University of Bangladesh from 2006 till date. COMPUTER SKILLS: Operating system: MS-Office (MS-word, MS-excel, Power point) Application Software: Access, STATA 12. Internet and online applications. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: o English: Having fluency as well as accuracy in all the skills. o French : Successfully completed short courses in French Language from Institute of Modern Languages of Dhaka University and Allias Frances o Spanish: Successfully completed Junior Certificate courses in Spanish Language from Institute of Modern Languages of Dhaka University o Korean: Participated in one year certificate course in Korean Language from Institute of Modern Languages of Dhaka University. Completed several other courses studies related with dialectical variation of Bangla language 4 Excellent: Bangla, English and French. Moderate: Spanish & Korean. References: Dr. Kajal Krishna Banarjee Ms. Begum Shahnaz Sinha Professor Professor Department of English Department of English Dhaka University Dhaka University Dhaka-1000 Dhaka-1000 Mobile: 8801817009538 Mobile: 8801976664011 5 .