DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
b.a english
Mrs. N.Suguna
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| Designation | : | Assistant Professor |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Qualification | : | M.A.,M.Phil., |
| Phone | : | 044 22759221 Ext:221 (Office) |
| Email ID | : | suguna@crescent.education |
Educational Background
| Programme | Discipline | Year of Passing | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | English | 2000 | Madurai Kamaraj University. |
| M.A., | English | 1998 | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| B.A., | English | 1996 | Madurai Kamaraj University |
Work Experience
| Designation | Institution | Duration | No. of Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asst.Professor | B.S.Abdur Rahman Institute | July 24, 2017 to | Till date |
| Asst. Professor | GKM College of Engineering and Technology. | Jan 9,2007 To Nov 05,2015 | 8 yrs and 5 months |
| S.G.T. | St.John’s senior secondary school, Mandaveli, Chennai | June 2006 to December 2006 | 6 months |
| P.G.T. | Vidyodaya Girls Hr. sec. school, T.Nagar, Chennai. | January 2006 to April 2006 | 4 months |
| S.G.T and Academic co- ordinator | AnushaVidhyalayaMatric.School- Madurai, | June 1998 to November 2005. | 7 years and 5 months. |
Lecture Courses
- Technical English for Marine Engineering.
- Communication skills. (Nautical science and GME)
- Technical English I
- Technical English II
- Soft skills and communicative English.
- Communication skills Lab
Courses Taught
| English for Career Development | M.Tech |
| Professional Communication | B.A. English |
| Cultural Studies | B.A. English |
| Green Literature | B.A. English |
| Cultural Studies | B.A. English |
| Social History of England | B.A. English |
| Essential Skills and Aptitude for Engineers | B. Tech |
| Communication Skills for Career Success | B. Tech |
| Workplace Skills and Aptitude for Engineers | B. Com |
| Technical English-I & II | B.E |
| General English I & II | BCA, BBA, B.Com, B.A, &B.Sc |
| Communication and Soft Skills I – Confidence Building | B.Tech |
| Communication and Soft Skills II – Career Choice | B.Tech |
| Written Communication | B.Tech |
| Oral Communication | B.Tech |
| English for Engineers | B.Tech |
| Aptitude and Interpersonal Skills | B.Tech |
Research
Areas of Research Interest
- English Language Teaching
- English for Specific purposes
- Comparative Literature
Publication
Papers Published
- “Applying Theories and Approaches into classroom practice- An overview in the context of English Language Teaching” – Kalyan Bharathi 2021 – ISSN No. 0976-0822 (UGC-CARE List Group I) Volume XXIV No (08) page (238 – 243).
- Published a paper on “Speaking Skills for the Engineering Students – A Pilot Study” in KALA – Journal of Indian Art History Congress (2019-2020).Vol 25 , NO 12 62-65- UGC care Journal.
Paper Presented
- Presented a paper on the topic “Evolving speaking skills using Task -based activities and Technology – A detailed study on improvisation for a career among Engineering students in Tamil Nadu, India , in Research Committee at XLV Indian Social Science Congress held from March 28th – April 01st 2022 at B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur.Chennai.
- Presented a paper on the topic “Applying Theories and Approaches into classroom practice- An overview in the context of English Language Teaching” in the first virtual International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies on 21 st and 22 nd May 2021 organised by Department of English, BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology and Anna University, Chennai.
- Presented a Research paper titled “Speaking skills for the Engineering students: An experimental Research overview “ in the virtual conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ETEFT 20) organized by the Division of Social Sciences and Languages, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT , Chennai form 18 th to 29 th May 2020.
- Presented a paper titled at the International Conference on “Changing Methodology to suit the changing needs of the learners”at the International Conference on ‘Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary Level’ organized by the Department of English, Anna University and SSN College of Engineering on 1st 2nd and 3rd March 2018.
- Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ELT in the Context of a Globalised World, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on February 2013.
- Presented a paper in an International conference on “Humanistic Language and Literature Teaching” conducted by Anna University on 18th and 19th, February, 2011.
- Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ELT in the Context of a Globalised World, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on February 2013.
- Presented a paper in a National conference on creativity,conducted by GKMCET on June 2010.
- Presented a paper in National conference on Teaching of General and Technical English, conducted by Anna University on Feb 2010.
- Presented a paper in National conference on Entrepreneurial Excellence inCurrent Scenario conducted by GKMCET on Jan 2010.
Course completed
- Completed a two-week course in Futurelearn – Unlocking The Creative Brain from Central Queensland University in November 2023.
- Completed an Online course in Soft Skills offered by IIT Bombay in December 2020.
Training programs / events organized
- Coordinator for the B.A. English students’ visit to the British Council Library on 28.08.2023.
- Coordinated the “Shakespeare’s Day 2023” organised by the Crescent Literarian Hub, Department of English on 08.05.2023 at the Convention Centre, BSACIST.
- Coordinated a half -a- day workshop on Creative Writing conducted for the students of B.A.English and B.A.English (Hons) on 7/11/2022.
Training Programs
- Attended a five day International FDP on ICT & Language Learning Organized by Westminster College London & Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai from 14/08/2023 to 18/08/2023.
- Participated in the National level Online workshop on Application of Sampling Techniques in Social Science Research held on 17/06/2023 organised by Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode.
- Participated in A One Day Virtual Workshop on How to write Literature Review on Research Methodology held on 25.05.2023 organized by the department of English .Kongu Engineering College,Perundurai, Erode.
- Participated in the One-week Faculty Development Program on “Relearn English Language & Literature through Contemporary Tools” organized by Department of Science and Humanities (English) Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 27-03-2023 to 01-04-2023.
- Participated in Springer Nature Online on Scientific writing and Publishing on 20/02/2023.
- 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
International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops
- Attended a one-week National Online FDP on Digital Tools for Academic Research from 15.02.2024 to 21.02.2024 conducted by Hi Learn Edutech Institute, Vijayapur, Karnataka.
- Attended an online training session on the usage of Drillbit Extreme Plagiarism Detection Software jointly organised by the Central Library and the Office of the Dean (Research) on 12 February 2024.
- Attended an online one-week National Faculty Development Program on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching: Hands-on Practice conducted by the Career Development Cell of Gokul Global University, from 5/02/2024 TO 10/02/2024.
- Attended Three days International Online Workshop on Academic Writing: Ethical Issues by Dr.V. Gopakumar, Former University Librarian, Goa University to be conducted from 16th (Saturday) to 18th (Monday) September ’23 from 19.00 Hrs to 21.00 Hrs IST by Zoom app.
- Attended a two-day workshop on “Innovation in Teaching & Learning” organized by CITL, BSACIST in association with NITTTR and IIT Madras on 13.9.2023 and 14.09.2023.
- Attended a Webinar “ChatGPT: A Teaching and Learning Tool” offered by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Ministry of Education, Government of India, Taramani, Chennai, India On September 5th, 2023.
- Participated in the “Linguaskill Teacher Support Programme” organised by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Chennai on 04 January 2023.
- Participated in a workshop organised by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in association with Emerald Publishing and Gulf Medical University, under the “RESEARCH MENTORING PROGRAMME: 2022” session conducted by Prof. Jagroop Singh on “How to write the conclusion, implications, and future directions of your manuscript” on 29th September 2022.
- Completed the Teaching the TOEFL Test Online on 29 April 2022.
- Participated in the National Conference 45th Indian Social Science Congress from 28 March 2022 to 01 April 2022.
- Attended a workshop “Writing Impactful Research” session conducted by Dr. Shubhra Dutta on “Elsevier Tools Facilitating Research Writing” on 15th July 2021 organized by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in association with Emerald Publishing and Gulf Medical University. Attended a Webinar on “How to strengthen your research via Scopus? On 9/02/2021 conducted by School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), VIT Chennai
- Presented a paper titled at the International Conference on “Changing Methodology to suit the changing needs of the learners”at the International Conference on ‘Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary Level’ organized by the Department of English, Anna University and SSN College of Engineering on 1st 2nd and 3rd March 2018.
- Attended a “One day workshop on mental health and stress management for teachers” organized by school of social sciences and humanities B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 07-03-2018
- Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ELT in the Context of a Globalised World, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on February 2013.
- Presented a paper in an International conference on “Humanistic Language and Literature Teaching” conducted by Anna University on 18th and 19th, February, 2011.
National Conferences / Seminars / Workshops
- Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ELT in the Context of a Globalised World, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on February 2013.
- Presented a paper in a National conference on creativity, conducted by GKMCET on June 2010.
- Presented a paper in National conference on Teaching of General and Technical English, conducted by Anna University on Feb 2010.
- Presented a paper in National conference on Entrepreneurial Excellence inCurrent Scenario conducted by GKMCET on Jan 2010.
Webinars Attended
- Attended a webinar on Advancing your research career through technology commercialization activities” Conducted by BSACIST on 28/07/2020.
- Attended a webinar on Online workshop on Design and development of E-Content for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conducted by office of Dean (Academics), BSACIST on 12/08/2020.
- Attended a webinar on How to Publish with Oxford Journals Conducted by Oxford University press on 24/07/2020.
- Attended a webinar on Nuances of Writing and publishing a non-fiction book Conducted by BSACIST on 4/07/2020.
- Attended a webinar on“Developing Vital Critical Thinking and Communication Skills through Visuals” Conducted by BSACIST on 10/06/2020.
- Attended a webinar on “Polish your Academic Writing” Conducted by BSACIST on 21/05/2020.
- Attended a webinar on “The Indian English Literary Canon:Perspectives, Texts and Readership” Conducted by BSACIST on 17/05/2020.
- Attended a webinar on “How to teach Children online and overcome the physical distance “,by Cambridge Assessment English on 13/05/2020.
- Attended a webinar on preparing your students online for Writing papers in Cambridge English Qualifications by Cambridge Assessment English on 5/05/2020.
- Attended a webinar on Preparing your students online for speaking papers in Cambridge English Qualifications” by Cambridge Assessment English on 28/04/2020.
- Attended a webinar on “Develop e-contents using ICT based tools by Dr.vishwanath Bite,Asst.Prof English, Govt of Maharastra Rajaram College, Kolhapur, India on 10/04/2020.
- Participated in the webinar “Gender and Covid -19 on 14/07/2020 by Konguandu Arts and Science College , Coimbatore.
- Participated in YUKTHA 2020 – A Three day International Webinar organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College , Coimbatore from 15/06/2020 to 17/06/2020.
- Attended a one day FDP on “Effective Teaching Practices”, conducted by Vc office at BSACIST.
- Attended a Two-day workshop on “Writing for research purpose” conducted by English Dept & Research office at BSACIST.
- Attended a Workshop on renergising English Language Teaching conducted by English Dept at BSACIST.
- Attended a National workshop on Research Writing conducted by English Dept , AM Jain college, Meenambakkam.
- Attended a One day faculty Development program on Language Testing and Assessment conducted by English Dept at BSACIST.
- Attended a “One day workshop on mental health and stress management for teachers” organized by school of social sciences and humanities B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 07-03-2018.
Sessions conducted
- Resource person for One week bridge courses for the first year B.Com students on 13th, 14th & 15th of October 2020.
Extension
Additional Responsibilities
- CIP (comprehensive inspection program) Team Head for marine related courses.
- HOD – English Department from June 2010 to April 2012.
- NBA member in G.K.M.C.E.T since March 2007to May 2008.
- NAAC member in GKMCET.
- ISO Auditor in G.K.M.C.E.T. Since sep 2008 to 2015.
- Active member of the Advertisement Committee in G.K.M.C.E.T.
- Active member of Admission Team for the academic year 2011 to 2012.
- Organizer of English Literary Association- OASIS in G.K.M.C.E.T.
- OrganisingLiterary Activities and Guest Lecture programmes for Engineering students.
- Coordinator for Planning and framing the syllabus for academics in AnushaVidyalaya,Madurai from 2001 to 2005.
- An active Coordinator for literary competitions, culturals, PTA meetings in Anushavidyalaya, Madurai from 1999 to 2005
