Dr. A.Sulochana

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Lecture Courses

• Communicative English
• Technical English
• Technical English I
• Technical English II

Research

Area of Research Interest

• Indian Literature (Subaltern Studies)
• Afro – American Literature

Publications

• Published an article on “The State of Emergency and the Loss of Identity in Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance” in Writers Editors Critics. GIEWEC, India. 2016. Volume 6 No. 2. ISSN: 2231-198X.
• Published an article on A Subaltern Study of Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger” in the Asian Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities in. Volume No. 6, Issue: 7, 2016. PP. 1280- 287.Online ISSN: 2249-7317.
• Published an article on The Portrayal of Subaltern Women in Amitav Ghosh’s Sea of Poppies in Roots. An International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, Volume 4, Special Issue, August 2017. ISSN: 2349-8684.

Webinar/Workshop/ Conference/FDP Details

• Online National Faculty Enrichment Programme Organized by IQAC of Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai from 13th May to 19th May 2020.
• The Golden Jubilee National Webinar Series, “Pandemic and Post – Pandemic Reflection” conducted by the The Post Graduate Department of English, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kerala, on 15/5/20, 19/5/20 and 30.5.20.
• One-Day National Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 in Building Relationships and Meeting Educational Needs of Students” Organized by Faculty Development Centre (FDC) of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University under the eagis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Training (PMMMNMTT), MHRD, Govt. of India, on 16th May, 2020.
• Webinar on “The Indian English Literary Canon: Perspectives, Texts and Readership” Organized by Department of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 17.05.2020.
• National webinar on “Research Methodology” jointly Organized by SVD. Government Degree College (W), Nidadavole, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh and Khandesh Chapter of English Language Teachers’ Association of India on 21st May, 2020.
• Webinar on “Polish your Academic Writing” Organized by Department of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 21.05.2020.
• An International Webinar on “Boost Yourself Exponentially” Organized by Department of English, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 22nd & 23rd May, 2020.
• Webinar on “Skillset for Effective Classroom Teaching” Organized by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, R.M.K. Engineering College on 23rd May, 2020.
• Seven Days Webinar Series FDP on “Beyond Academic Excellence – A Reality Show” Organized by Office of the Controller of Examinations & Department of History – Historia 20, Nallamuthu Goundar Mahalingam Collge(Autonomous), Pollachi, Coimbatore, from 25.05.20 to 31.05.20.
• Webinar on “Anxiety And Well Being” Organized by Department of Mathematics, St. Thomas College of Arts and Science, Koyambedu, Chennai on 27th May, 2020.
• National webinar on “Enhancing Language and Literature” Organized by PG & Research Department of English, Thiyagarajar College, Madurai, on 29th May, 2020.
• Five Days Webinar Series FDP on “Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Modern Education” Organized by Sri Ayyappa College for Women (SACFW) and Shisha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), from 25th May 2020 to 29th May 2020.
• Three Day Online FDP on “Changing faces on English Teaching/Learning in the Post Pandemic World” Organized by Department of English, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, from 26th May to 28th May, 2020.
• Webinar on “A Comprehensive Roadmap to Pursue Academic Research” Organized by Department of Mechatraonics Engineering, SRMIST-Katankulathur, on 29th May, 2020.
• Online National Conference on “Quality in Teaching, Learning and Evalutaion: A Need for Academic Excellence” Organized by IQAC, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P. on 29th – 30th May, 2020.
• Webinar on “Literature as a Medium for Teaching Emotional Intelligence” Organized by Department of English, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Avadi, Chennai, on 03.06 2020.
• National Level Webinar on “Nuances of Writing and Publishing a Non-Fiction Book” Organized by Department of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 04.07.2020.
• Webinar on “Restaging the Rehearsal – A Glimpse into Drama” Organized by Department of English, Parvathy’s Arts and Science College, Wisdom City, Dindigul, on 5th and 6th June 2020.
• Webinar on “Revisiting Teaching & Learning Strategies” Organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, on 04.06.20.
• Webinar on “The Power of Positivity” Organized by PG Department of English- Shift I in Association with IQAC. St. Thomas College of Arts and Science, on 05.06.2020
• Webinar on “Essential Future Skills For Post Covid” Organized by Social School of Science and Humanities, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, on 5th June, 2020.
• Webinar on “Teaching Comprehensive Skills to Digital Native”, Organized by Department of English, Vels Institute of Science and Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai on 05.06.20.
• International Webinar on “New Avenues For Research” Organized by PG Department of English, Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Woman, Chennai on 06.06.2020.
• An International Webinar on “Developing Vital Critical Thinking and Communication Skills through Visuals” Organized by Department of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 10.06.2020.
• Three day Online FDP on “Innovative Strategies in English Language Teaching” Organized by Department of English, St. Joseph College of Engineering, on 10/6/2020 to 12/6/2020.
• One day Webinar on “ Remote Learning – A Paradigm Shift” Organized by PG Department of English &IQAC, Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College (Autonomous), Ponneri, Tiruvallur Dt. Tamilnadu, on 13.06.2020.
• An International Webinar on “ROS Mediated Control and Cure for Cancer” Organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Comibatore, on 13th June, 2020.
• An International Webinar on “ROS Mediated Control and Cure for Cancer” Organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Comibatore, on 13th June, 2020.
• Webinar Entitled “Virtual Tools to Aid Educators” Organized by Department of English, Annai Veilankanni’s College for Women, on 3rd June 2020.
• An International Webinar on “Postcolonial Negotiations: History, Literature and Culture, Organized by Department of English, Sidho-Kanho-Brisha University, Puruha, West Bengal and BBTM College, Puruha from 3/6/202 to 5/6/2020.
• An International Webinar on “Challenges and Opportunities for Business and Economies Worldwide, Post Covid-19’ Organized by Department of Commerce, Economics and IQAC, Govt. RAZA. P.G College, Rampur, India, on 07th June, 2020.
• Webinar on “Transforming Humanity Through Sustainable Development” Organized by Department of Applied Science, Poornima Institute of Science and Technology, on 8th & 9th June, 2020.
• Two-day International Virtual FDP on Innovative Techniques for Effective Teaching online and offline” Orgnaised by Faculty of English (Department of M&H) Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad on 12 and 13 June 2020.
• National Level Webinar on “ Glimpses from History and Literature the Life, Rule and Death of Cleopatra” Organized by Department of History, Providence College for Women, Coonoor, on 13th June 2020.
• Webinar on “Enhancing the Interpersonal Skill and Developing Your Persona” Organized by Department of English – Shift I in Association with IQAC, St. Thomas College of Arts and Science, on 16.6.2020.
• Webinar on “Cross Skill Training – Need of Changing Industry” Organized by Department of Applied Science, Poornima Institute of Science and Technology, 17th June, 2020.
• Webinar on “Education in the Context of 21st Century” Organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, on 21.06.2020.
• National webinar on “Smart strategies to Teach Tertiary Level Learners of English” Organized by Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai on22nd June 2020.
• Webinar on “All about Life” Organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, on 26th June 2020.
• Webinar on “Healthy Womanhood During Covid 19” Organized by Health & Yoga Club in Association with IQAC and IIC, Sri Sairam Engineering College, on 04.07.2020.
• National Level Webinar on “Nuances of Writing and Publishing a Non-Fiction Book” Organized by Department of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 04.07.2020.
• Online Workshop on “Design and Development of E-Content” Organized by the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) and Office of Dean (Academic Affairs), B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 12.08.2020.
• Presented a paper in “A Study on Personality Development” National Conference on Recent Trends in Science Engineering and Management, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai during 28th March 2018.
• Participated in the National Conference on “Learner Centred Language Teaching” on 15th March, 2013, organised by Aksheyaa College of Engineering.
• Participated in the Two Days Faculty Development Programme on”Integrative Teaching Pedagogy in End User Perspective” organized by the Department of Management Studies and Electrical and Electronics Engineering, on 25th and 26th June 2019, at Tagore Engineering College, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai – 127.
• Attended the Faculty Development Programme on “Imparting Communication and Soft Skills” organized by the Department of English, AMET Deemed to be University, Chennai, October 2018.
• Attended the International FDP on “Role of Faculty in Addressing Challenges in Masterclasses”, organized by the Department of Management Studies and Electrical and Electronics Engineering in Association with The Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK, on 29th of September, 2016, at Tagore Engineering College, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai – 127.
• Attended the Faculty Development Programme at Anna University on 26th and 27th June 2015.
• Attended the Faculty Development Programme at Anna University on 4th January to 11th January 2013.
• Attended the Cambridge English Teachers Supporting Workshop on Refresher Workshop on Developing the Four Skills in Preparation for Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) in Feb 2018, Chennai.
• Participated in the Workshop on “360 Degree of Teaching Excellence: Reinventing Teaching for Gen Next” organized by the Department of Management Studies and Electrical and Electronics Engineering in Association with The Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK, held on 3rd March, 2017, at Tagore Engineering College, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai – 127.
• Participated in the One-Day Workshop on “How to Identify the Journals – an Insight” organised by Research and Development Cell at Tagore Engineering College on 7th October, 2017.
• Attended the One day workshop on “Effective Strategies to Hone Communication Skills” on 6th March 2013 conducted by Jeppiaar Engineering College.
• Participated in the One-Day National Seminar on “Imparting Communication and Soft Skills” organized by the Department of English, AMET Deemed to be University, Chennai, 29 October, 2018.
• Attended the NAAC sponsored seminar on “Teaching in Internet Era: The Challenges Ahead (NSTTE-2016)” on 4th March, 2016 held at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai.
• Attended the One day National Seminar on “Perspectives and principles in Publishing Research Papers in ELT” at Valliammai Engineering College, on 29th April, 2015.
• Participated in the International Seminar on “Gender Issues: Transcending Boundaries of Culture” at Andhra University on 19th and 20thSeptember 2014.
• Participated in the National Seminar on “Indian literatures in English: New Directions, Never possibilities” at Pondicherry University on 20th and 21st March 2014.
• Attended the National Seminar on ‘Content Based Materials and Instructions” Participated at Anna University held on 7th and 8th March 2014.
• Participated in the International Seminar on “Women Novelists in English” organised by VHNSN college, Virudhunagar on 24th January 2014.
• Attended One day seminar on soft skills (Achievement Motivation of the learner) on 27th February 2010.

Training Programs

• Participated in Three Days International Faculty Development Programme on Womens Empowerment and Literature from 07.09.2021 to 09.09.2021
• Participated in One week Short Term Training Programme (STTP) Research Essentials in English Language & Research Trends in 3L (Language, Linguistics and Literature)Held on 1st march to 5th March 2021 organized by Edyathangudy G.S. Pillay Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
• Participated in five day STTP on “Research Essentials in English Language Teaching and Literature” organised by the Department of English, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai during 4-8, January 2021

Courses Completed:

• An online course on “Workplace Communication” offered by IITBombayX, an online learning initiative of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay from 26 January 2021 to 28 May 2021.
• An online course on “Soft Skill” offered by IITBombayX, an online learning initiative of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay from 26 January 2021 to 28 May 2021.

Paper Published:

• Social and Cultural Changes in Aravind Adiga’s Novels Published in Studies in Place Names UGC Care 1 Print Journal Vol-40-Issue-01-January-2020
• The Study of Environment in Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behavior published in KALA Journal of Indian Art History Congress UGC Care 1 Print Journal
• The Study of Women Characters in Khaled Hussein’s A Thousand Splendid Suns published in KALA Journal of Indian Art History Congress UGC Care 1 Print Journal

Awards and Achievements

• Have received awards and cash prizes for producing excellent academic results in Technical English I & II and have also produced good results in Communicative English and Technical English.
• Promoted as Head, Department of Science and Humanities, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai-127.

Extension

Additional Responsibilities

• Head, Department of Science and Humanities from 28.6.2019 to 25.7.2019
• Minutes Recorder of Staff Council Meeting
• Students Counsellor