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Name : Dr. P. SELVAM
Designation : Full Professor of English, College of Science & Arts, Sajir,
Shaqra University, Shaqra,
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
E-mail –profselvam@su.edu.sa
Mobile Number – +966552915381
Whatsapp & IMO: +91 8903685197
Date of Birth : 26.05.1974
Age : 46 years
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Educational Qualification : M.A., M.Phil, PGDBA,(MBA), Ph.D. – English Literature
WORK EXPERIENCE : 18 years
- Certified BEC TRAINER Conducted by British Council (TSP)
- Professional Soft Skill Trainer for various UGC-HRDC, Universities in India.
RESEARCH GUIDE:
Ph.D Programme : 10 Ph.D Research Scholars - 4 Completed, 6 Doing
INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANADIAN STUDIES (IACS):
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Positions Held |
Year |
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VICE- PRESIDENT |
2013- 2016 |
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Executive Committee Member |
2010-2013 |
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Life Member |
1999 – Till Now |
JOURNAL EDITORAL BOARD MEMBER
- Indian Journal of Canadian Studies, Indian Association for Canadian studies, Vol : XIV, ISSN 0971-8273, 2011
Book Publications:
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S.No. |
Title of the Book |
Publisher |
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1. |
Ecology, Culture, Ethnicity and Literature: Canada and India
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Wide Margin Books, Rajkot, Gujarat, ISBN 9788190963374, 2011.
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2. |
Humanism in the novels of Rohinton Mistry
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Creative Books, New Delhi,ISBN 8180430588,2009 |
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3. |
A Contemporary Anthology of Poems and Essays
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BI Publications, Chennai, 2006. |
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4. |
Fresh Insights: Canada and India |
Creative Books, New Delhi, ISBN 978 – 81- 8043 – 10 - 3 |
Papers published in the Refereed Journals as notified by the UGC : 11
PAPERS PRESENTED in International Conferences : 23
Resource person for UGC HRDC in India:
Resource person for Refresher Course:
- Refresher course in Language and Literature (UGC sponsored) – Academic Staff College - Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Refresher Course in English – Academic Staff College – Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu.
- Refresher Course in English– ASC - M.S.University, Baroda
- Refresher Course – Inter Disciplinary (UGC Sponsored) – Academic Staff college- Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Resource person for Orientation Course:
- Orientation Course(UGC sponsored) – Academic Staff College - Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – 5 times
- Orientation Course (UGC Sponsored) – Academic Staff college- Bharathidasan University, Trichy – 2 times
- Orientation Course at HRDC, Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka – 2 times
- Orientation Course at HRDC, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu. – 3 times
- Orientation Course (UGC Sponsored) – Academic Staff college- Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
Resource Person for Softskill Workshop:
- Conducted workshop on “Softskills for Professional Excellence” at Kirti.M.Doongursee college, Mumbai on 12th September 2018.
- Conducted workshop on “Softskills for Professional Excellence” for the PG & M.Phil students of Commerce and Management at M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat.
- Conducted workshop on “Softskills for Professional Excellence” for the PG & M.Phil students of French at M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat.
Resource person for National Seminar:
Delivered the Keynote address at the National seminar on “Use of Technology in Language Learning and Teaching” organized by Department of English, 11th Sep 2018 in Nagindas Khandwala college, Mumbai.
Board of Studies Member:
- Kongu Arts and Science College, Periyar University, Erode, Tamil nadu, India.
- Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India.
- Nirmala College of Arts and Science for Women, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.
- Government Arts College, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore
Plenary Speaker:
- Delivered Keynote Address at the National Seminar on Use of Technology in Language Learning & Teaching, Sep 11, 2018 organised by the Department of English, Nagindas Khandwala college, Mumbai, India.
- Conducted Workshop on Soft Skills for Professional Excellence on Sep 12, 2018 in Kirti.M. Doongursee College, Mumbai, India
- Delivered a speech as plenary speaker in theII nd National Symposium cum Seminar on Indo-Canadian Concerns: Towards Building up a Cultural Bridge conducted by Department of English, MVS College, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, UDAIPUR, Rajasthan from 27 to 28th March, 2011.
- Delivered a speech as plenary speaker on The Prognostication of Educational Growth in Canada and India in the national seminar on Canada: A Multitude of spaces, held at National College, trichy, Tamilnadu, India on February 1 & 2 2013.
- Delivered a speech as plenary speaker on Socio-Political and Cultural Imbalances personified in Mistry’s selected works in the international seminar on Canadian Studies, held at H.H.THE RAJAH’S College ( Autonomous), Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu, India on September 6 & 7, 2013.
- Delivered a Plenary Speech in the Workshop on ELT: Perspectives and Priorities for Teacher Empowerment conducted by KELTA on 12th March 2011 at Palakkad, Kerala, India.
- III rd National Symposium cum Seminar on Canadian Studies “Super Partnerships- Canada and India”organized by Department of English, DRM Science College, Bapuji Educational Association’s, Davangere, Karnataka, India from 26 to 27th December, 2011.
Resource persons or chairing the session or invited Lectures
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S.No. |
Title of Lecture / Academic Session |
Title of Conference/ Seminar (Whether International / National) |
Organized by |
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1. |
SOCIO POLITICAL AND CULTURAL IMBALANCES PERSONIFIED IN MISTRY'S SELECTED WORKS |
IACS SPONSORED TWO DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON CANADIAN STUDIES |
H.H.THE RAJAH’S College ( Autonomous), Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu, India on September 6 & 7, 2013. |
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2. |
THE EXISTENCE OF MULTICULTURALISM IN ROHINTON MISTRY'S FINE BALANCE |
III rd National Symposium cum Seminar on Canadian Studies “Super Partnerships Canada and India |
Department of English, DRM Science College, Bapuji Educational Association’s, Davangere, Karnataka, India from 26 to 27th December, 2011. |
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3. |
THE PROGNOSTICATION OF EDUCATIONAL GROWTH IN CANADA AND INDIA |
National seminar on Canada: A Multitude of spaces |
National College, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India on February 1 & 2 2013. |
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4. |
MANAGING DIVERSITY: CANADA AND INDIA |
II nd National Symposium cum Seminar on IndoCanadian Concerns: Towards Building up a Cultural Bridge |
Department of English, MVS College, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, UDAIPUR, Rajasthan from 27 to 28th March, 2011 |
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5. |
THE DYNAMIC ROLE OF PRESENTATION SKILLS IN TEACHING |
Workshop on ELT: Perspectives and Priorities for Teacher Empowerment |
KELTA on 12th March 2011 at Palakkad, Kerala, India. |
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6. |
Chaired a session |
International conference on Multiculturalism and Its Discontent : Canada and India |
Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan and Indian Association for Canadian Studies, India from January 29 to 31,2012 |
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7. |
Chaired a session |
International conference on cultural spaces : Canada and India |
Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi, Andrapradesh and Indian Association for Canadian Studies, India from January 27 to 29, 2014. |
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8. |
Chaired a session |
International seminar on “Widening the Translation Horizon” |
Rathnavel Subramaniam College of Arts and Scienceon 30th and 31st January 2014. |
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9. |
Chaired a session |
National Seminar on Canada : A Multitude of Spaces |
Indian Association for Canadian Studies and Pg & Research department of English, National College, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India on Feb 1& 2, 2013 |
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10. |
Acted as a Judge AND DELIVERED INAUGURAL ADDRESS in a session |
Literary Competitions (“ENGCAFÉ”) |
13/2/2007 at Vinayaka Mission University, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, old Mahabalipuram Road, Paiyanoor , Kancheepuram, Tamil nadu, India |
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11. |
Delivered a Lecture on Communicative Competence – A Global Perspective |
Twin Special Lectures |
PG & Research Department of English, ST.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli on 1092013( FN). |
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12. |
Delivered a Lecture on Introduction to Canadian Literature |
SPECIAL LECTURES ON CANADIAN LITERATURE |
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli on 10-9-13 (AN). |
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13. |
Delivered a Lecture on “Art of Public Speaking” |
NSS Programme Officers of University/DOTE |
Avinashilingam University , on 15th December 2011. |
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14. |
Delivered a Lecture on “Art of Public Speaking” |
NSS Programme Officers of Higher Secondary Schools/DTERT |
Avinashilingam University, 25th November 2011 |
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15. |
Delivered a Lecture on “Art of Public Speaking” |
NSS Programme Officers of Higher Secondary Schools/DTERT |
Avinashilingam University, 20th February 2012. |
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16. |
Delivered a Lecture on “ The inevitable Role of Students in Social Service to reform the Society” |
NSS Special Camp |
Avinashilingam University on 4th January 2012 at Kurudampalayam Panchayat, Coimbatore. |
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17. |
JOURNAL EDITORAL BOARD MEMBER |
Indian Journal of Canadian Studies |
Indian Association for Canadian studies, Vol : XIV, ISSN 09718273, 2011 |
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18. |
Chaired a session |
Global Challenges : CANADA and INDIA |
Saurashtra University & IACS, Rajkot, Gujarat from January 20 to 22, 2013. |
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19. |
Chaired a session |
Globalization, Environment, Education and Culture : India and Canada |
University of Allahabad & IACS from 5th to 7th January 2014. |
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20. |
Chaired a session |
Canadian Studies : Theory & Practice |
Karunya University, Coimbatore & IACS, 27th – 29th Jan 2016. |
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21. |
Keynote Address |
International conference |
St.Joseph’s College, Trichy |
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22. |
Organizing secretary |
International Workshop on |
Government Arts College – 30th Jan 2016. |
Details of the Orientation Programmes /Refresher Courses/ Summer Schools attended:
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S.No. |
Nature of Training (Academic / Administration) |
Theme |
Name of the Institutions |
Duration |
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From |
To |
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1 |
Refresher Courses |
Refresher course in Humanrights (Multi Disciplinary) |
UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India |
19-11-2013
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09-12-2013 |
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2 |
Refresher Courses |
Refresher Course in English Literature |
UGC Academic Staff College, Bangalore University, Karnataka, India
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4-12-2017 |
23-12-2017 |
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3 |
Orientation Courses |
Intensive Training Programme |
Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education and UGC – Academic Staff College, University of Madras |
09-07-2009
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05-08-2009 |
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4 |
Workshop |
Interdisciplinary International Workshop on Canadian Studies |
M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat. |
1-2-2002 |
10-2-2002 |
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5 |
One – Week Pedagogic Training Programme |
KARUNYA UNIVERSITY, Coimbatore |
30-7-2007 |
3-8-2007 |
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6 |
Effective Second Language Learning… Learning… Learning… |
S R M University |
5-4-2006 |
6-4-2006 |
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7 |
Teaching Speaking Skills |
British Council, Chennai |
2-11-2006 |
2-11-2006 |
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8 |
Congress |
English Grammar |
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam |
27-12-2004 |
31-12-2004 |
Details of the Seminars / Conference / Workshops Organised
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Name of the Programme |
Year |
Duration (in days) |
Capacity in which involved |
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International Workshop on “Multiculturalism, Diversity and Globalism: Some reflections on India and Canada” Government Arts College, Coimbatore |
2016 |
30th Jan 2016 – 1 day |
Organizing Secretary |
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Canadian Studies : Theory & Practice, Karunya University, Coimbatore & IACS, |
2016 |
27th – 29th Jan 2016 – 3 DAYS |
Conference Coordinator |
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Organized National Symposium cum Seminar on Canadian Studies at SNR Sons College, Coimbatore |
2010 |
18th & 19th December 2010 - 2 days |
Organizing Secretary |
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National Symposium cum seminar Fresh Insights: India and Canada, Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies, Palakkad , Kerela |
2014 |
28th to 29th September 2014 – 2 days
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Conference Director |
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Organised XXII International Conference on Canadian Studies at University of Madras, Chennai
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2006 |
27th to 29th January 2006 – 3 days |
One of the Organizing Secretary |
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IACS SPONSORED TWO DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON CANADIAN STUDIES, H.H.THE RAJAH’S College ( Autonomous), Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu, India |
2013 |
September 6 & 7, 2013 – 2 DAYS |
Advisory Committee Member |
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International conference on cultural spaces : Canada and India, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi, Andhrapradesh |
2014 |
January 27 to 29, 2014 – 3 DAYS |
Advisory Committee Member |
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III rd National Symposium cum Seminar on Canadian Studies “Super Partnerships Canada and India, Department of English, DRM Science College, Bapuji Educational Association’s, Davangere, Karnataka, India
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2011 |
26 to 27th December, 2011 – 2 DAYS |
Advisory Committee Member |