Dr. T.Sugadev

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Courses Taught

• English Language Teaching
• Foundational English
• General English
• English for Engineers
• English for Workplace
• Written Communication
• Communicative English
• Literature and Adaptation
• British Literature: 18th & 19th Centuries

Areas of Research Interest

• English Language Teaching (ELT)
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
• Technology Enhanced Language Teaching
• Language through Literature
• Linguistics and Semiotics
• Language & Literature in the Digital Era

NPTEL Courses Completed

• Completed 8-week NPTEL Online Course on “Film Appreciation”, an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP) course, IIT Madras, July – September 2023
• Completed 8-Week NPTEL Online Course on “Science of Happiness and Well Being”, an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP) course, IIT Kharagpur, Feb – April 2023
• Completed a 12-week NPTEL Online Course on “Text, Textuality and Digital Media”, an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP) course, IIT Madras, July 25, 2022 to Oct 14, 2022
• Completed 8-week NPTEL Online Course on “Introduction to Literary Theory” with 80% consolidated score, conducted by IIT Kanpur, August – September 2018

Faculty Induction / Orientation Programme

• Completed a 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education” and obtained Grade A+ from 22 June – 21 July, 2023, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi

Refresher Course

• Completed online Inter-Disciplinary two-week Refresher Course in “Managing Online Classes & Co- creating MOOCS 27.0” and obtained Grade A+ from 06 – 20 June, 2023, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi

Research

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5893-4170
SCOPUS ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57209244303

Publications

Scopus-Indexed Journal Publications

• Sugadev, T. and Santhosh, P. (2020). “The Significance of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation in the Education System of India”, Gedrag & Organisatie Review, ISSN: 0921-5077, Volume-33 Issue-03. http://lemma-tijdschriften.com/2020-03-03/
• Sugadev, T. and Santhosh, P. (2019). “Making Teaching Compatible with Digital Natives: A Survey”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication, ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-7 Issue-6, March 2019 (Retrieval Number: F3017037619)

UGC Approved Journal Publications

• Sugadev, T. (2018). “Student-Generated Materials: A Tool to teach Context-based Vocabulary”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), UGC Approved Journal No: 49023, Vol.6, Issue 1, March 2018 (Impact Factor: 5.97) ISSN: 2320-2882
• Sugadev, T. (2017). “Akam Poems & Shakespearean Sonnets: Divergent Depictions of Identical Concepts”, ROOTS International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, UGC Approved Journal No: 48991, Vol.4, Special Issue 1, December 2017 (Impact Factor: 3.487) ISSN: 2349-8684
• Sugadev, T. (2017). “OMG! (On Multilingual Glossary) Txtng: Beyond Linguistic Borders”, BODHI International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science, UGC Approved Journal No: 44274, Vol. 1, Special Issue 5, July 2017 (Impact Factor: 1.014) ISSN: 2456-5571

Journal Publications

• Sugadev, T. (2017). “H2O: From Cuneiform to Emoticon”, The Investigator, Association for Cultural & Scientific Research (ACSR), Thirussur, Kerala, Vol. 3, No.3, September 2017 ISSN: 2454-3314

UGC-Care List Journal Publications

• Published a paper titled “Cover Design, Film Poster, and Subtitles: Semiotics of Paratexts in Selecting Parodies” in UGC-Care List Journal – ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 4 No. 1 (2023): Volume 4, Issue 1, Pg:18-28. January-June- 2023. ISSN: 2582-7472
• Published a paper titled “Evolution of Paratexts: From Renaissance to Digital Era” in UGC-Care List Journal – Purana, Vol. LXV, Issue-1, No. 9, September 2022. ISSN:0555-7860

Conference Proceedings

• Sugadev, T. (2015). “Women as commodity in Carol Ann Duffy’s Standing Female Nude and Kishwar Naheed’s I am not That Woman”, National Conference on “Multidimensional Perspective of Literature”, Dept. of Tamil & English, K.C.S. Kasi Nadar College of Arts & Science, Chennai, ISBN: 978-81-930868-7-2

Papers Presented

International Conference

• Presented a paper titled “Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Network Enhanced Natural Language Processing and its Applications” in the International Conference on “Next Generation Digital Technologies”, organized by Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, January 3 – 5, 2024
• Presented a paper titled “Evolution of Paratexts: From Renaissance to Digital Era” in the International Virtual Conference on Humanities through Literature, Film and Media, Organized by the School of Social Science & Humanities, VIT, Chennai, held on 18-19 August 2022.
• Sugadev, T. and Santhosh,P. (2019).“Making Teaching Compatible with Digital Natives: A Survey”, International Conference on “Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching”, School of Advanced Studies, VIT Chennai
• Sugadev, T. (2017).“Akam Poems & Shakespearean Sonnets: Divergent Depictions of Identical Concepts”, International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research”, The American College (Madurai), Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre, Singapore
• Sugadev, T. (2017). “H2O: From Cuneiform to Emoticon”, Two Day International Seminar on Aquatic Literature, Dept. of English, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri in collaboration with ACSR, Alleppey, Kerala
• Sugadev, T. (2017).“Extending SDL as a Heutagogical System: Collaborating Materials, Methods and Testing”, International Conference on “Empowering the English Language Learners: Materials, Methods and Testing”, Dept. of English, Anna University, CEG, Chennai

National Conference

• Sugadev, T. (2018).“Restructuring Curriculum: A Remedy for Stressed School Children”, National Conference on “Mental Health of School Children”, North East Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Umiam, Meghalaya
• Sugadev, T. (2017).“Student-Generated Materials: A Tool to teach Context-based Vocabulary”, National Conference on “Emerging Themes and Trends in Learning of English in Schools (ELT)”, NCERT, DESSH Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru
• Sugadev, T. (2017).“Incorporating Technology into Textbooks: A Blended Learning Approach”, National Conference on “Does INPUT equal INTAKE while teaching English as a Second Language (IITESL 2K17)”, Dept. of English, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam
• Sugadev, T. (2017).“Technology in Self-Directed Learning (SDL): A Heutagogical Approach to Learn English”, National Conference on “New Perspectives in English Language Teaching (NPELT’17)”, Dept. of Languages, Hindustan University, Chennai in collaboration with ELT@I Kancheepuram Chapter

IEEE Conference Proceedings

• T. Sugadev, N. S. Hameed, S. Vijayakumar, P. Tamilarasan and M. S. Islam, “Portfolio Optimization Using Machine Learning Techniques,” 2023 4th International Conference on Computation, Automation and Knowledge Management (ICCAKM), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ICCAKM58659.2023.10449598. Portfolio Optimization Using Machine Learning Techniques | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

Professional Development Programme

• Participated in the One Week Professional Development Programme on “Gamification Practices in Language Pedagogy”, from 18-12-2023 to 22-12-2023, organised by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai, Certificate No: 2023-24-PDPOM-208/10700

Patent Published

• Published a Patent with Grant “Data Processing Device to Analyse Teacher Performance”, Journal No:12/2024, Design No.405847-001, Publication Date: 22/03/2024
• Published a patent titled “Adaptive Learning Platforms for Learning a Second Language for Disabled Children”, Application No.202341057846 A, Publication Date: 22/12/2023

Book Published

• Published a book titled “English in Action: Gamified Lesson Plans for English Teachers”, Island Publishers, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. ISBN: 978-93-93333-64-3

FDPs Attended

• Participated in the One-week National Level Online Faculty Development Program on “Digital Tools for Academic Research”, organised by Hi Learn Edutech Institute, Karnataka, 15th to 21st February 2024
• Participated in the One-week Online National Level Faculty Development Program on “Empowering Academics through AI Tools”, organized by Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University, Gujarat, 24th to 30th October 2023
• Participated in the One-week Online National Level Faculty Development Program on “Lives in Transition: Diaspora Narratives in Literature”, organized by Career Development Cell (CDC), Gokul Global University, Gujarat, 18th to 24th September 2023
• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Leadership conducted by Crescent School of Business, 1st June 2022
• Participated in Linguaskill Business – Teacher Development Programme, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 30th April 2022
• Resistance in Literature, Theory and Performance, organised by the PG Department of English, Women’s Christian College on 22nd February 2020
• Creative Pedagogy, organised by VISTAS, Chennai on 29th& 30th June 2018
• Taming Theory: Challenges in the Indian Classroom, organised by the PG Department of English, Women’s Christian College on 29th July 2017
• Pedagogy & Research Methodology, organised by VISTAS, Chennai on 30th June & 1st July 2017

Courses Conducted

• “Speaking Effectively for Interviews”, Value-added Short-term Course, offered by the Department of English, BSACIST

Workshops Attended

• Participated in the Teacher Connect workshop: “Three steps to integrate multilingualism in the classroom”, British Council, held on 21st  February 2024
• Participated in the One-Day workshop on “Outcome Based Education”, organised by the Office of Dean Academic Affairs and School of Electrical & Communication Sciences on 09th January 2024
• Teacher Connect workshop: “How do I bring the real world into my classroom?”, British Council, 19th July 2023
• Participated in the Workshop on the Art of Writing Letters of Recommendation, organized by the Office of Center for International Relations, BSACIST, 01st December 2022
• National Workshop onAcademic Writing, hosted by the Dept. of English, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, 14th March 2020
• Theorizing the Everyday, an interactive exhibition on Literary Theory, organized by TES Fluid Classroom, Udyan Convention Centre, Ernakulum, Kochi, 27th January 2020
• One day Workshop onPedagogies for Language and Literature in the 21st Century, organized by Department of English, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology on 30th April 2019
• International Workshop onPerspectives in Business English Training, conducted by Ethiraj College for Women and ELTAI Business English SIG on 28th July 2018
• National Workshop onApplied Deconstruction, organized by Department of English, School of Languages, VISTAS on 10th March 2018
• CONFLUO– a Three-day workshop in Retrospect & Prospect on Streaming, organised by ACE, Department of English, Madras Christian College from 11thto13th December 2017
• BELLGATEING– a Three-day workshop in ICT & English Language, organised by ACE, Department of English, Madras Christian College from 7th to 9th December 2017
• Integrating Technology in University Classrooms (ITUC), organised by the Department of English, Anna University on 11th March 2017
• Integrating Technology in Language Teaching, organised by Ms. Julie Kalsow (English Language Fellow, RELO, USIS, New Delhi) and Department of English, Anna University on 23rd& 24th September 2016
• Creative Writing Workshop, organised by the University of Iowa, International Writing Program,conducted by the U.S. Consulate and the University of Madras on February 2016

Seminars Attended

• Green Literature: Scope & Challenges, conducted by the Department of English, Anna Adarsh College for Women on 2nd February 2017
• One Day National Seminar onAmbit of Research in English Language Teaching,organized by the Department of English, VIT University on 26th October 2016
• International Conference onCulture, Literature, Arts: Australia – India, organized by Dept. of English, University of Madras, 8th – 10th December 2014

Workshops / Events Organized

• “Lit Trivia”, Intra-Departmental Event, organized as part of Crescent Literarian Hub, 30th January 2024
• Organised Crescent Literarian Hub “Society Inauguration”, 22th September 2023
• “Extempora”, Intra-Departmental Event, organized as part of Crescent Literarian Hub, 29th March 2023
• “Fun with Fallacy”, Intra-Departmental Event, organized as part of Crescent Literarian Hub, 24th Feb 2023
• Organised a One-Day Theatre Workshop for the Students of Literature, BSACIST, 16th November 2022

Webinars / Online Workshops Attended

• Professional development ELTAI webinar 112 on “Artificial Intelligence in Language Classroom”, 30th July 2023.
• Pre-Conference Webinar Series – professional development webinar on “Literature Abstracts and Full Paper”, ELTAI, 26th July 2023.
• Pre-Conference Webinar Series – professional development webinar on “Writing ELT Abstracts and Full Paper”, ELTAI, 19th July 2023.
• Participated in the Webinar on “Impact of Originality in Innovative Research” (Turnitin User Awareness Program), organized by the Office of the Dean (Research), 24th November 2022
• Participated in an Interactive Webinar Series on “Outcome-Based Curriculum Design” (Phase – 1), Organized by Office of Director (IQAC) and Office of Dean (Academic Affairs), BSACIST,1 – 5, August 2022.
• Completed a Webinar on Teaching the TOEFL® Test Online, ETS on 29th April 2022
• Participated in an hour-long Professional Development Webinar on “Creating Podcasts for your Students” (ELTAI Webinar 96), organised by ELTAI on 24 April 2022.
• One-Day Webinar on “Literary Theory & Criticism”, organized by PG & Research Department of English, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, June 17, 2020
• Three-Day Digital Marketing Seminar, organized by North Storm Academy, May 8-10, 2020
• Ten-Day Free Online Workshop for Teachers,secured ‘A’ grade, conducted by Universal Teachers Academy, Puducherry, between April 03 – 12, 2020
• Shaping the way we teach English: American English Webinar Series 5, conducted by Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, between January 18 – March 29, 2017
• Shaping the way we teach English: American English Webinar Series 4, conducted by Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, between September 7 – November 16, 2016

Guest Lecture Delivered

• Delivered a Guest Lecture on “English for Engineers: An eclectic approach towards language learning”, Department of Science & Humanities, Tagore Engineering College, 28th April 2022

Certifications

• Certificate in TEFL / TESOL –150 Hours In-Class, Recognized by International TEFL Canada, London College of Teachers (United Kingdom), AP Teacher Training Institute (Canada), December 2019
• Honours Diploma in Computer Application (HDCA)with ‘A Grade’, CSC Computer Education, June 2012
• General English Coursewith ‘A Grade’,British Council,Chennai atEvolution Intermediate M3Level, February 2012
• General English Language CourseatUpper-Intermediate Level,taught by Cambridge CELTA experts, British Council, Chennai, July 2011

ELT Sessions Conducted

• ESL Trainer, Enguru, Kings Learning Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (Pan India) – Kids, Adults (Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate & Advanced Learners)
• Online ESL Trainer, English Training Programme, RAYAT, Maharashtra – School teachers & College professors of different disciplines
• Trainer, Ramakrishna English Connect (REC), Ramakrishna Mission Student’s Home, Mylapore, Chennai – Tertiary Level Polytechnic Students

Academic Recognitions

• External Examiner, M.Phil Viva Voce Examination, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai, Viva Date: 14th Feb 2023.
• Appointed as anExternal Examinerin SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai – Central Online evaluation – End Semester Examination, March 2022
• Appointed as anExternal Examinerin Nandanam Govt. Arts & Science college for Men, Chennai – Semester Examination, November 2019
• Appointed as anExternal Examinerin SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai – End Semester Examination, November 2019
• Research Supervisor for M.Phil. Research scholars & guided their Projects in Vels Institute of Science & Technology (VISTAS), Chennai

Research Projects

• Designed and Carried out aClassroom-based Research Project “Penning, Inking and Erroring: Portfolio Assessment to enhance Writing Skills”, Action Research Mentoring Scheme 2018-19 (AARMS),British Council, June 2018 – March 2019
• M.Phil. Research project on “Prioritizing Usage over System: A study of Reverse Semiotics in the Language of Digital Communication”, May 2017
• M.A. Research project on the function of Language in text-messages titled “Txtng: Poetics and Avatars?”, April 2016

Extension Activities

• Delivered a speech on “Text-Speak”, Panuval Research Forum, 26th August 2020
• Member in English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI), Chennai Chapter, Membership ID: 30014465
• Performed in theStreet PlayEvent and awarded the ‘Best Directed Play’ held as a part ofGlittecrazzy’15organized by Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute University on 16th-17th March 2015
• Participated in the Photography Competition ‘Lenscape’ inInfest-2013organized by NDTV Worldwide and India Can
• Won prizes in various events ofByzantium Literary Clubconducted by the Department of English, Agurchand Manmull Jain College as a part of Opera House Cultural Fest, February 2012 and March 2014
• Participated in various events ofAkara’12organized by the English Association of Madras Christian College

Additional Responsibilities

• Class Advisor – First Year B. Tech Aero, Auto and polymer (for the academic year 2022-2023)
• Faculty Advisor – First Year B.A. English (for the academic year 2022-2023)
• Department Coordinator, International Relations (From Jan 2023)
• Faculty Coordinator, Crescent Literarian Hub