English

Gujjari Shankar

Assistant Professor
Head of the Department
Education
: M.A English (Literature) – EFLU Hyderabad, UGC-NET (2012), APSET(2014), Ph. D (Part Time)   Pursuing from Telangana University, Nizamabad, Telangana, India
Email
: gujjarishan1502@gmail.com
Phone
: +91 - 9603504172
Mr. Gujjari Shankar has joined the institute in 2013.
Awards
Literary Baruva Award - 2017 was presented to Mr. Shankar Gujjari, Head of the Department, English for outstanding contribution in the field of English Education and Research. The Award was presented by Lekhana Social Service Society Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Teaching Experience
  1. Working as Assistant Professor, Head of the Department, Department of English, RGUKT(IIIT-Basar) since 2013
  2. Worked as “Guest Faculty” for UGC-NET (1st Paper) classes held at Telugu University, Hyderabad in 2012.
Research Publications
  1. Shankar Gujjari, 2015 “The Effects of Globalization on English Language Teaching and Learning”, English Studies International Research Journal: Volume 3 Issue 2 (2015) ISSN 2347-3479.
  2. Shankar Gujjari, 2015 “The Role of Social Media in Teaching and Learning English”, Teaching English Language and Literature: Challenges and Solutions: ISBN 9789352124497
  3. Shankar Gujjari, 2015 “Combating Patriarchy: A reading of women in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and As you Like It”, Multidisciplinary Global Journal of Academic Research (MGJAR): Vol. 2 Issue.3 ISSN 2394-1758
  4. Shankar Gujjari, 2015 “Exploration of Eco Critical perspective in Amitav Ghosh’s Hungry Tide and Kamala Markandaya’s Nectar in a Sieve”, International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities: Vol 3. Issue 4. ISSN:2321-7065
  5. Shankar Gujjari, 2015 “Comparative Study of Diasporic Issues in the Works of Jhumpa Lahiri and Bharati Mukherjee”, Journal of Higher Education and Research Society: Vol 3. Issue.2. ISSN:2349-0209
  6. Shankar Gujjari, 2016, “Exploration of Inner Struggle of Indian Women in Nayanatara Sahgal’s This Time of Morning”, Contemporary Discourse (A peer Reviewed International Journal): Vol.7. Issue.1. ISSN 0976-3686
  7. Shankar Gujjari, 2016 “ English Language Teaching in Tribal Areas of North Telangana (India) : An Experimental Study”, Maha Journal of Education: Vol 3. Issue 1. ISSN:2348-8840.
  8. Shankar Gujjari, 2016 “ Effective Usage of Comics and Cartoons in English Language Classroom”, Contribution of Technology and Innovative Techniques in English Teaching and Learning; ISBN:978-93-861-23-08-4
  9. Shankar Gujjari, 2016 “Exploitation of Women: A Thematic Analysis in Githa Hariharan's The Thousand Faces of Night”, the perspective of phallocentricism in Indian fiction in English; ISBN:978-93-83193-99-8
Paper Presentations in International Conferences
  1. Presented Research Paper on “The Role of Social Media in Teaching and Learning English Language” in an ‘International Conference held by English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I) Tirupati, India, Chapter during 24th & 25th, April, 2015.
  2. Presented Research Paper on “The Role Technology in Teaching and Learning English Language” in an ‘International Conference held at GITAM UNIVERSITY School of Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 07th & 08th August, 2015.
  3. Presented Research Paper on “The Effects of Globalization on English Language Teaching and Learning” in an ‘International Conference held at K L University, Viaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, during 24th & 25th, April, 2015.
  4. Presented Research Paper on “Interrelationship between Human and Nature: An Eco Critical Approach to Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide” in an ‘International Conference held by Department of English Studies, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India, on September 1st, 2015.
  5. Presented Research Paper on “Using Comics to teach English Language for young Learners” in an ‘International Conference held by Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai-95, India during 2nd- 4th September, 2015.
  6. Presented Research Paper on “Comparative Study of Diasporic Issues in the works of Jhumpha Lahiri and Bharathi Mukherjee” in an ‘International Conference held by Higher Education and Research Society, NL 6/5/13, Sector-10, Nehru, Navi Mumbai, India- 400 706 during 11th & 12th September, 2015.
  7. Presented Research Paper on “English Language Teaching in Tribal Areas of North Telangana (India): An Experimental Study” in an ‘International Conference held by Sri Ganesh School of Business Management, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, on 19th, February, 2016.
  8. Presented Research Paper on “The Challenges and Advantages of Implementing Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) at Higher Education Level of Telangana State ” in an ‘International Conference held by ELT@I at Vasavi Engineering College, Hyderabad, India, during 30th, June - 02nd, July, 2016.
Paper Presentations in National Conferences
  1. Presented Research Paper on “Exploration of Inner Struggle of Indian Women in Nayanatara Sahgal’s This Time of Morning” in a ‘National Conference held by Department of English, Telangana Univeristy, Dichpally, Nizamabad, Telangana, India, on 12th, March, 2015.
  2. Presented Research Paper on “The Quest for Identity of women in Indian writings in English” in a ‘National Conference held by Department of English, Palamuru Univeristy, Bandameedipally, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India, on 25th-26th, March, 2015.
  3. Presented Research Paper on “R.K Narayan’s Contribution in promotion of Indian English Literature ” in a ‘National Conference held by Department of English, Girraj Govt College (A) Nizamabad, Telangana, India, on 05thth, January, 2016.
  4. Presented Research Paper on “Feminism and Identity Crisis: The Thematic Representaiton in the novel ‘The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai” in a ‘National Conference held by Department of English, Telangana Univeristy, Dichpally, Nizamabad, Telangana, India, on 09th, March, 2016.
  5. Presented Research Paper on “Exploitation of Women: A thematic Analysis in Githa Hariharan’s Novel The Thousand faces of Night” in a ‘National Conference held by The Indo-Asian Association for English Studies, Nizamabad, Telangana, India, on 22nd, August, 2016.
  6. Presented Research Paper on “Effects of Globalization on Tribal Communities in Inida” in ‘One Day National Seminar on ‘Cultural Studies’ organized by Department of English, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri in collaboration with Association for Cultural and Scientific Research, Thrissur, India, on 5 th January 2018.
Workshops Attended
  1. Attended “A three Day International Conference on Comics as Visual Literature ( Work Shop on “Comics as Visual Literature)” held by Dr. M. G. R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, TN, India on 2nd - 4th, September, 2015.
  2. Attended “A Two Day Workshop on ELT Strategies, Curriculum Design and CALL” held at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RGUKT-Basar, Telangana, India on 11th, October, 2015.
  3. Attended “A One Day Workshop on Strategies and Innovations in Teaching” held at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RGUKT-Basar, Telangana, India on 6th, September, 2016.
  4. Attended “A One Day State level Workshop on Attaining and Sustaining Quality in Higher Education” held by IQAC, Government Degree College, Siddipet ,Telangana, India on 7th, September, 2016.
  5. Attended “A One Day State level Workshop on Quality Enhancement Measures in Higher Educational Institutions” held by IQAC, Government Degree College, Siddipet ,Telangana, India on 31st, July, 2017.
  6. Attended “A One Day Workshop on Research Potential of English Classroom at UG Level” held at Telangana University, Telangana, India on 7th, October, 2017.
  7. Attended “Mainstreaming SFDRR & Rural Resilience in University Curriculum in Telangana State – Two-Day Workshop on Curriculum Development for/with Faculty” held by National Council of Rural Institutes, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, at RGUKT-Basar, on 29 th & 30 th December, 2017.
Workshops Organized
  • Organized “A One Day Workshop on Strategies and Innovations in Teaching” at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RGUKT-Basar, Telangana, India on 6th, September, 2016.
Organising outreach programs
  1. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in Z.P.H.S, Basar on 30th, November, 2016.
  2. Organized an outreach programme on “Basic Communication Skills” in Government Junior College, Mudhole, on 6th, December, 2016.
  3. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in Kasturba Gandhi School, Mudhole, on 6th, December, 2016.
  4. Organized an outreach programme on “Basic English Skills” in Ashrama School, Mudhole, on 6th, December, 2016.
  5. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in ZPSS, Mudhole, on 6th, December, 2016.
  6. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in ZPSS (Boys), Boath, Adilabad on 30th, December, 2016.
  7. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in ZPSS (Girls), Boath, Adilabad on 30th, December, 2016.
  8. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in Government High School, Boath, Adilabad on 30th, December, 2016.
  9. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in Government Junior College, Boath, Adilabad on 30th, December, 2016.
  10. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in Kasturba Gandhi Balikala Vidyalayam, Boath, Adilabad on 30th, December, 2016.
  11. Organized an outreach programme on “English Language Awareness” in Vagdevi Junior and Degree College, Boath, Adilabad on 30th, December, 2016.
Achievements
  1. Received “Young Leader award in Humanities and Social Sciences” by Higher Education Leadership Awards- Venus International Foundation on January 6 th , 2018.
  2. Received “IMRF Best Scholar Award in English Studies” by International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation on 28 th December, 2017
  3. Received “LITEARARY BARUVA AWARD-2017” for outstanding contribution in the field of education and research on October 2nd, 2017.
  4. Qualified UGC-NET (Conducted by University Grants Commission for the appointment of Lecturers/Assistant Professors in India) in the subject of English in June-2012.
  5. Qualified AP-SET in the subject of English(Conducted by the State government for the appointment of Lecturers/Assistant Professors in the state in 2013).
  6. Received the “GOLD MEDAL” for securing the highest marks at my under graduation level.
Other Achievements
  1. Convener of the Board of Studies (BOS), Department of English, RGUKT-Basar
  2. Coordinator of the Anti-Ragging Committee, RGUKT –Basar Since 2014
  3. Member of the NAAC, UGC, 12 (B), NBA Accreditation committees, RGUKT-Basar
  4. Worked as Hostel Warden (Boys Hostel) during the academic year 2015-2016, RGUKT-Basar
  5. Committee chair member for scrutinizing the contract lecturers’ applications, Dt.31-03.2015, Rect.1/2016, RGUKT-Basar
  6. Member of the Prohibition of Drugs Committee, RGUKT –Basar Since 2016
  7. Established three Language Labs in RGUKT-Basar in the year 2016
  8. Selected for “Prathbha Award” (Prestigious Award by the state Government of Andhra Pradesh) for securing the highest marks at my intermediate level in the year 2007
  9. Secured the state level 14th Rank in APRDC (Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree College) entrance test in the year 2007
  10. Secured the National level 2nd Rank, in M.A (English) Entrance test in Osmania University in the year 2011
  11. Secured National Level 1st Rank in CU-CET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test for M.A English) in the year 2011
  12. Secured the National level 2nd Rank in M.A (English) Entrance test in Kakatiya University in the year 2011
  13. Secured PG admission for M.A (English) in Moulana Azad National University in the year 2011
  14. Secured PG admission for M.A (English Literature) Entrance test in English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad in the year 2011
  15. Secured Ph.D admission in Kakatiya University in the year 2014
Programs Organized
  1. Organized “Kalarchana-2015” at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RGUKT-Basar, Telangana, India on 10 th and 11 th , April, 2015.
  2. Organized “A One Day Workshop on Strategies and Innovations in Teaching” at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RGUKT-Basar, Telangana, India on 6th, September, 2016.
  3. Organized “English Language Awareness Program (In reach)” in RGUKT-Basar for the students of ‘Bhiansa Government Degree College, Bhainsa, Telangana, on 28 th November, 2017
  4. Organized “In reach program on English Language Awareness Program” in RGUKT-Basar for the students of ‘Government Junior College, Mudhole, Telangana, on 13 th December, 2017