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Affiliation

Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), Ramapuram Campus.

MONIKA A

Phone Number: 9445385277

Email ID:  monikaarumugam@gmail.com


Area or Subject

English

Educational Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing PhD (Full-Time) at University of Madras, Chennai. (Status of completion: 2021)
  • Post-Graduation Certificate in Teaching English from English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad.
  •  M.Phil ENGLISH from CTTE College for Women, Madras University Affiliated. Year of Completion: October 2015.
  • MBA (HRM), First-Class from Annamalai University (Distance Education). Year of Completion: May 2014.
  • M.A ENGLISH LITERATURE fromAnna Adarsh College for Women, Madras University Affiliated. Year of Completion: April 2014.
  • B.Ed ENGLISH from Dr.MGR. Educational and Research Institute University. Year of Completion: June 2012
  • B.A. ENGLISH LITERATURE from Ethiraj College for Women, Madras University Affiliated in April 2011.

Courses: English,

VALUE ADDITION:
  • Participated in a Two Day Workshop on “Environmental Literature” organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, College of Science and Humanities, Ramapuram, Chennai.
  • Attended an International Conference on Educational Leadership organized by Society for Educational & Entrepreneurship Development (SEED), Chennai, India.
  • Resource Person on the topic “Eco-Critical Reading” for One Day Webinar organized by the Department of English, C.S.I Bishop Newbigin College of Education.
  • Published an article entitled Ecocriticism, Environmentalism, Feminism and Post-Colonialism in The Hungry Tide: Women as Revolutionaries. Published in NIU International Journal of Human Rights, Vol. 8(XVI)-2021, ISSN: 2394-0298.
  • Published an article entitled The Expression of Native American’s Landscape and their culture in House Made of Dawn by N.Scott Momaday: Storytelling, place and identity. Published in Shodhsamhita: Journal of Fundamental & Comparative Research, Vol. VII, No.2, :2020-21, ISSN: 2277-7067.
  • Published a poem A World of Illusion with ISBN: 93-80023-30-8.
  • Participated in the Webinar on ‘How to handle online classes effectively?’ organized by School of Social Sciences and Languages(SSL), VIT, Chennai.
  • Participated in the One Day National Level Webinar on Effective Communication in the Time of Pandemic organized by Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute.
  • Participated in the National Webinar on A Step Beyond Postcolonialism organized by the Department of English in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram, Kerala.
  • Participated in the One Day Webinar on Literary Criticism and Theory organized by Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai.
  • Participated in the National Webinar on English in Professional Context: Changes & Challenges in Present Scenario, organized by the Department of English, Satish Chandra College, Ballia (U.P).
  • Participated in the National Webinar on Contemporary Critical Theories organized by Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science, Chennai.
  • Participated in the Online Free Life Webinar on Impact of English Language on Employment conducted by Ezeal Evolutions India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Participated in the Evolve-Webinar Series organized by JNN Arts and Science Women’s College, Chennai.
  • Participated in the National Seminar on “Articulating Silences: Indigenous Narrative as Resistance.”
  • Participated at Chennai Literary Workshop, titled Canadian Studies held at University of Madras.
  • Participated at Chennai Literary Workshop, titled Everyday Linguistics held at University of Madras.
  • Presented a paper at University of Madras on Louis Nowra’s Into that Forest: An Ecology Study.
  • Participated and presented a paper at Chellamal College for Women on Female Circumcision: An Autobiographical Work on Waris Dirie’s Desert Flower.
  • Participated in Research Orientation Programme on Contemporary Literature at Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in Post-Centenary Diamond Jubilee International Conference “Resisting Hegemony and Centre: Narratives of Australia, Canada and New Zealand at University of Madras.
  • Participated in the National Seminar on Religion and Literature: Re-Reading Classics Today organized by Department of English & Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras.
  • Participated in the International Seminar on Religion and Gender: Interpreting the Interface organized jointly by the Department of Christian Studies and Women Studies, along with the University Centre for International Relations (UCIR), University of Madras.
  • Participated in the International Seminar on Shakespeare Forever – How, Where, Why.
  • Presented and Published a paper on A Study of Indian Social Structure of Caste: Bharathipura by U.R.Ananthamurthy with ISSN: 1930-2940.
  • Attended a Faculty Development Programme on Taming Theory: Challenges in the Indian Classroom organized by the PG Department of English, WCC College for Women, Chennai.
  • Published an article on Reading Caste with Max Weber: Bhava by U.R.Ananthamurthy with ISBN: 978-93-81830-81-9 at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the One Day International Seminar on Emerging Trends in Literatures in English and presented a paper on Reading Caste with Max Weber: Samskara by U.R.Ananthamurthy organized by the Research Department of English held at Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai.
  • Organized and participated in the National Symposium on U.R.Ananthamurthy organized by the Post Graduate & Research Department of English & Sahitya Akademi at CTTE College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the National Level Seminar on Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language and Literature and presented a paper on Reading Caste with Max Weber: Bhava by U.R.Ananthamurthy organized by Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty’s Hindu College, Chennai.
  • Attended a Workshop on E-Resources and Useful Websites for Journal Publication conducted by IQAC with Librarian held at CTTE College for Women, Chennai.
  • Completed the Career Competency Development Program held at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai.
  • Published a paper on Reading Caste: Samskara by U.R.Ananthamurthy with ISBN: 978-93-81830-81-9 in the National Conference on Past, Present and Future: Growing Scenario in Indian English Literature organized by the Department of English, at Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode.
  • Certified as actively participated in the activities conducted during the Rotaract year 2010-2011 at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Certified as actively participated in the activities conducted during the Rotaract year 2008-2009 at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Certified as actively participated in the activities conducted during the Rotaract year 2009-2010 at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the National Conference on Gender Perspectives and Women’s Empowerment held at Women’s Christian College for Women, Chennai.
  • Attended the One Day Workshop on English Language Teaching at Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai.
  • Participated in the One Day Workshop on Copy Editing and Publishing held at CTTE College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the workshop on Multi-Variate Statistical Analysis held at CTTE College for Women, Chennai.
  • Awarded the Dr.Umakumari Memorial Endowment Prize for Best Performer in Cultural Activities Instituted by Student Council at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai.
  • In association with U.S.Consulate General, Chennai, participated in the International Conference on Defining Ethos of the New Millenium Literature from the United States of America and the Indian Subcontinent held at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Attended the workshop on Menstrual Hygiene Management organized by Centre for Women’s Studies & Department of Women’s Studies Bharathidasan University held at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the Students National Seminar on My Generation…..Whose Reflection-Parent/Teacher/Society/Individual Himself? held at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Won First Place in the Inter-Collegiate Throw Ball Tournament for the year 2013 at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the Rally for Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme organized by Corporation of Chennai, Zonal Office-8.
  • Secured Second Place in Basket Ball held at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai.
  • Secured Second Place in Creative Interpretation held at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Secured Third Place in the Basket Ball team in ESPO 2009-2010 held at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the Training Programme “Basic Computer Education for Women Empowerment” in association with Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai & National Council for Science and Technology Communication, New Delhi conducted at the Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai.
  • Participated in the 4th Independence Day Cup, District Throwball Championship.
  • Won prizes in cultural and extra-curricular activities held at school and college levels.
  • Student’s Union President at Anna Adarsh College for Women from 2013-2014.
  • Won First Place in Kabaddi at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai.
  • Participated in the Essay Writing organized by the Youth Red Cross Club (ECSTASY) held at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai
  • Participated in the Run for Unity on the 63rd Death Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • Participated and won in Basket Ball, conducted at college levels.
  • President at Lions Club of International, 324-A6 from 2013-2014 and done several projects and services.
  • Presented a paper on Classroom Management in the Seminar organized by Faculty of Education-B.Ed at Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.

Academic Experience

  • Two years’ of experience as Assistant Professor at Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women, T.Nagar, Chennai from 2015-2017.
  •  Working as Assistant Professor at SRM University, Ramapuram, Chennai from 26th July, 2021 to till date.
CORE SKILLS
  • Excellent skills in class organization and classroom management.
  • Knowledge to teach students through video learning sessions.
  • Excellent communication and cool temperament with an analytic mind.
  • Effective Oral Communication.
  • Attentive Listening.
  • Great at problem solving.
  • Ability to create and apply ideas.
  • Solution Oriented.
  • Critical Thinking.
  • Time Management.