MY ACADEMIC ENDEAVOUR...!: January 2016

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Sessions Chaired by Asso. Prof.Dr.Suresh Frederick

Sessions Chaired

1. Chaired a session on “Oikopoetics” in the III World Conference and XI All India English Teachers’ Annual Conference on Literature and Environment Organized by Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai on Dec. 20 & 21, 2004.

2. Chaired a session entitled “Oikopoetics and Ecojustice” in the International Conference on Ecology and Culture: Interdisciplinary Approaches held at Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, on September 18 & 19, 2006.

3. Chaired a session in the State Level Seminar on Ecocriticism: A New Vision, organized by St. John's College, Palayamkottai, on February 17, 2007.

4. Chaired a session at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on The Nobel Laureates in Literature organized by Sr. Sarada College for Women, Salem, held on February 28, 2007.

5. Chaired a session at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Polemics of Post-Colonial Writing in the Context of Nationalism, organized by Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ Senthilkumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar, on March 29 & 30, 2007.

6. Chaired a session in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Human Values and Ethics in Literatures in English conducted by Periyar EVR College, Trichy, on August 13 & 14, 2007.

7. Chaired a session on “Modern Trends of American Literature” in the National Conference on Language and Literature, organized by Karunya University, Coimbatore, on November 28 & 29, 2008.

8. Chaired a session in the International Congress of Environmental Research organized by BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus, Goa, on December 18-20, 2008.

9. Chaired a Session in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Protest as a Way of Life - An Analytical Study of Literature in English in the Modern Socio-Cultural Contexts organized by National College, Tiruchirapalli on September, 3&4, 2009.

10. Chaired a session in the IV International Conference of OSLE on Ecology : Texts and Contexts held at National College, Tiruchirappalli on September 25 & 26, 2009.

11. Chaired a Session in the UGC sponsored National Conference on Eco-Economics and Ecocritical Issues held at St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli on 5 and 6 March 2010.

12. Chaired a session in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Writing on Rights is not a Rite but Realistic, held at National College, Trichy on September 16&17, 2010.

13. Chaired a session in Seminar on Gender Issues in Indian Writing in English held at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on January 20, 2011.

14. Chaired a session in the Second International Conference of Indian Association for the Study of Australia (IASA), Eastern Region in collaboration with Monash University and the University of New South Wales, on RE-MAPPING THE FUTURE : HISTORY, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT IN AUSTRALIA AND INDIA held at Calcutta, on January 22-24,2011.

15. Chaired a session in Lit-Hit 2011(The Fourteenth Fiesta) on Drama in English Seminar for College Students conducted by the Literary Association of Bishop Heber College, Trichy on February 17, 2011.

16. Chaired a session on "Emerging Trends in Literature" in ENGCON 2012, 2nd International Conference on Recent Trends in Literature: A Global Perspective held at Garden City College, Bangalore, Karnataka on 27th and 28th January 2012.

17. Chaired a session in National Conference on Indian Writing in English (Poetry, Novel, Drama) Conducted by VHNSN College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu on 14th March 2012.

18. Chaired a session in UGC sponsored National Conference on Recent Trends in Literary, Cultural and Critical Theories conducted by Periyar EVR College, Trichy between 21 and 22 March 2012.

19. Chaired a session in UGC Sponsored National Conference on Patriarchal Predomination of Women in Indian English Novels: A Feministic Approach held at Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 8th & 9th October 2012.

20. Chaired a session in National Seminar on World of English literature held at Udaya College of Arts & Science, Vellamodi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu - 28 September 2012.

21. Chaired a session in UGC Sponsored National Seminar 2013 on Green Words for a Green World: Ecoconsiousness in Literature organised by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 12th February 2013.

22. Chaired a session in One Day National Seminar on - Cultural Contours in Contemporary English Literature organised by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 21-02-2013.

23. Chaired a session in UGC Sponsored Two day National Conference on Portrayal of Social Issues and Challenges faced by Women in world Literature Organized by the Department of English Govt. Arts College for Women (Autonomous) Pudukkottai - 622 001 on 24th and 25th July 2013.

24. Chaired a session in TANSCHE Sponsored One Day National Seminar on Comparative Literature Organised by the P.G. and Research Department of English H.H.The Rajah' s College (Autonomous), Pudukkottai - 622001 on 7th August 2013.

25. Chaired a session in the 7th Biennial International Conference: Organized by IASA (Indian Association for the Study of Australia) and the University of Kerala on “Indo-Australian Relations: Retrospect and Prospects” at, Mascot Hotel, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, from 23 to 25 January 2014.

26. Chaired a session in Lit-Hit 2014 (The Seventeenth Splendour) on Women Novelists conducted by the Literary Association of Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 11 February, 2014.

27. Chaired a session in the International Conference on English Language & Literature- 2014 conducted by International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation, in Pondicherry from 14 to 15 November 2014.

28. Chaired a session in the National Conference on Afro-American Literature organised by Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur on 7 February 2015.

29. Chaired a session in IMRF World Research Congress Thailand 2015 Organised by IMRF Thailand Chapter – Pattaya, Thailand from 25 to 26 May 2015.

Books Edited by Asso. Prof. Dr.Suresh Frederick

Books Published

1. Bridging Gaps in Language Learning Skills (ISBN 978-93-80767-07-9)
Editor : SURESH FREDERICK
Publisher Bishop Heber College, Trichy -620017.
Year of Publication : 2011.

2. Horizons: Critical Perspectives on Language and Literature (ISBN 978-81-920985-1-7)
Editor :DR.SURESH FREDERICK
Associate Editors: MRS.K.SHANTHI, MRS.G.PARVATHI and MR.K.KAVIARASU
Publisher : Amirthamani Publications. Thanjavur-613007, India.
Year of Publication : 2011.

3. Inspiring Feelings : An Anthology of Poems (ISBN )
Editors : DR.SURESH FREDERICK and M.AKBAR ALI
Publisher : PAVAI PUBLICATIONS, Chennai- 600014.
Year of Publication : 2012.

4. Personalities and Perceptions : A Prose Collection (ISBN )
Editors : DR.SURESH FREDERICK and M.AKBAR ALI
Publisher : PAVAI PUBLICATIONS, Chennai- 600014.
Year of Publication : 2012 & 2015.

5. Contemporary Contemplations of Ecoliterature (ISBN 978-81-7273-642-2)
Editor : DR.SURESH FREDERICK
Publisher : Authorspress, New Delhi-110 016, India.
Year of Publication : 2012.

6. Contemporary Contemplations on American Literature (ISBN 978-81-7273-767-2)
Editor :DR.SURESH FREDERICK
Publisher : Authorspress, New Delhi-110 016, India.
Year of Publication : 2014

ARTICLES PUBLISHED by Asso Prof.Dr. Suresh Frederick

1.“Synge’s The Shadow of the Glen and Chattopadhaya’s The Parrot: A Comparative Study” in Literary Explorer (1997).

2. “Freedom in Browning’s “Andrea del Sarto” ” in Literary Explorer (2000).

3. “Barathyin “Kaani Nilamum” W.B Yeatcin(W.B. Yeats) “Innis Free Theevum” : Oru Oppamaivu” (in Tamil) in Mahakavi Barathi : Panmuga Aaivu(2001).

4. “The Facticity of Existence in Browning's "Andrea del Sarto" ” in Literary Explorer (2002).

5. “Pen Viduthalai : Bharathyin Athirparpum Sing(Synge)in Vezhippaum” (in Tamil) in Aaivu Kovai‚ Indhiya Palkalaikzhagath Tamzhl Asiriyar Mandram(2002).

6. “Virakthi - Aakroshak Kotpadu (Frustration-Aggression Theory / Hypothesis)” (in Tamil) in Aaivu Kovai, Indhiya Palkalaikzhagath Tamzhl Aasiriyar Mandram(2003).

7. “Nadappiyal (realism) Kathaigal: Oru Parvai” (in Tamil) in Aaivu Maalai, Ulaga Thamzhleal Aaivu Vazharchi Karutharangam (2003).

8. “A Confluence: Synge’s Deirdre of Sorrows and Karnard’s Hayavadhana” in Journal of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics (ISSN 0252-8169) Volume XXVI Nos.1-2: (2003).

9. “Kavigar Sirpyin "Thuyara Siluvai"yil Siluvai Kurieedu” (in Tamil) in Aaivu Kovai, Indhiya Palkalaikzhagath Thamzhl Asiriyar Mandram (2004).

10. “Sulnelai Thiranaivu (Ecocriticism) : Oru Arimugam” (in Tamil) in Aaivu Kovai, Indhiya Palkalaikzhagath Thamzhl Asiriyar Mandram (2005).

11. “An Ecocritical Reading of Andrew Marvell’s "The Garden” ” in Reflections(ISSN 0973 046X) Vol. IV, No. 1 & 2, (2005).

12. “Mutualism in "Ode to the West Wind" ” in Literary Explorer (ISSN 0973 0524) Volume 5 NO.1(2005).

13. “Coloniser or Colonised : J.M. Synge’sThe Playboy of the Western World” in Literary Explorer(ISSN 0973 0524) Volume 6 NO.1(2006).

14. “Nature as a Co-inhabitant in Selected Poems of Rabindranath Tagore” in PRISM Ed. B. Beneson Thilagar Christadoss(2007).

15. “Human Aggression on Nature: A Study of Selected Poems of Rabindranath Tagore” in Research Sources for Literary Resources Edited by Dr.Jeyakumar (2007).

16. “Suicidal Motive: An Ecocritical Reading of Four Poems” in Essays in Ecocriticism Ed. Dr.Nirmal Selvamony (ISBN 81 7625 804 0) (2007).

17. “An Ecocritical Common Ground: A Study of A.K.Ramanujan and W.W.E. Ross” in Pursuits Vol V (2007).

18. “Interconnectiveness : An Ecocritical Reading of A.D.Hope and A.K.Ramanujan” in Comparative Literature: Problems and Prospects. Ed. Prof. M. Anbanandam (Annamalai University) (2007).

19. “From Indigo to Orange: A Study of Preethi Nair'sBeyond Indigo” in The Fusing Horizons, Ed.N.Kalamani. (ISBN 81 7625 848 7) (2008).

20. “Mutual Interconnections: An Ecocritical Comparative Study of A.D.Hope's "Australia" and A.K.Ramanujan's "A River"” in Literary Explorer (ISSN 0973 0524)Volume 7 Number 1(2008).

21. “The Frustrated and Victimized Black in Amiri Baraka’sDutchman” in Critical Perspectives on American Literature (ISBN 81 7625 854 8) Ed.S.P.Dhanavel(2008).

22. “Fringe-dwellers: A Poco-Ecocritical Study of Select Poems of Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath (Ruska) Walker)” in PURSUITS Vol VI (2008).

23. “Striving for Symbiosis: An Ecocritical Study of Selected Poems of Tagore's The Gardener” in Indian English Poetry: Recent Explanations (ISBN 81 7273 443 5) Ed. Gauri Shankar Jha (2008).

24. “The Real Predators: An Ecocritical Reading of Omchery’s The Temple Elephant” in Literary Explorer (ISSN 0973 0524) Volume 8 Number 1 (2009).

25. “Buzzing Fly in the Busy Human World: A Study of Walter Mosely's "A Pet Fly"” in Literary Explorer (ISSN 0973 0524) (2009).

26. “Interspecific Relationship in the Select Poems of Charles Harpur” in Critical Essays on Australian Literature (ISBN 978-93-80162-67-6) Ed.Dr.KBalachandaran (2010).

27. “Acquisition of Vocabulary by Reading and Listening” (Co-author: Dr.R.Joseph Ponnaiah, NIT, Trichy) in ENHANCEMENT AND EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH FOR EMPLOYABILITY AND EMPOWERMENT (ISBN978-81-9083-9) (2010).

28. “Aboriginal Reality in Charles Harpur's "An Aboriginal Mother's Lament"” in Literary Explorer (ISSN 0973 0524) Volume 9 Number 1 (December 2010).

29. “Ecowisdom in Old Major's Speech in George Orwell's Animal Farm” in Eclectic Representations (ISSN 2231-430X) Volume 1, Issue 1 (May 2011).

30. “Ecowisdom in Keki Darwalla’s Poems "Wolf" and "The last Howl"” in Critical Essays on Indian English Poetry and Drama : Texts and Contexts(ISBN 978-81-7273-562-3) Ed.Aravind M.Nawale (2010).

31. “Social Responsibility” in Flying High: Hand Book of Moral Instruction (ISBN 978-93-80767-04-8) Text book for PG Social Ethics students (2011).

32. “Biocentric Curriculum for Better Understanding and Better Living” in Horizons: Critical Perspectives on Language and Literature (ISBN 978-81-920985-1-7) Edited by Dr.Suresh Frederick (2011).

33. “The Forsaken Gift: A Study of Vijay Tendulkar’s Kanyadaan” in Insights into Indian Writing in English (ISBN 978-93-81723-03-6) Edited by J.Samuel Kirubahar, R.Selvam and A.K.Muthusamy (2012).

34. “Dooming Frustration: A Study of Vijay Tendulkar’s Ghasiram Kotwal” in Literatures of the East and West in Translation (ISBN 978-93-80624-65-5) Edited by S.Mary Hemalatha and S.Ganesan (March 2012).

35. “The Patriarchal Predomination and the Saintly Voice of Sabhrai in Khushwant Singh’s I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale” in Patriarchal Predomination of women in Indian English Novels – A Feministic Approach (ISBN 9789-93-80767-22-2) Edited by K.Prem Kumar (October 2012).

36. “Mutualistic Relationship in Henry Lawson’s “That There Dog of Mine”” in Eclectic Representations (ISSN 2231-430X) (Published by Madras Christian College, Chennai)Volume 2, Issue 2 (December 2012).

37. “Cooperative Arrangement in Jack London’s The Call of the Wild” in Hermes (ISSN 0975-3516) (Published by St.Joseph’s College, Trichy) Volume V Issue II (December 2012).

38. “Selfish Masters: An Oikopoetic Study of “The Silkworms” by Douglas Alexander Stewart” in Literary Explorer (ISSN 0973 0524)(Published by Bishop Heber College, Trichy)Volume 11 Number 1 (December 2012).

39. “The Theme of Freedom in Margaret Laurence’s “Godman’s Master” ” in Voices in the Wilderness (ISBN 978-81-908015-6-0) published by Rajah Serfoji College, Thanjavur (March 2013).

40. “Scenic Sublime: A Study of Nature through Select Poems of Henry Lawson” in Critical Responses to World of English Literature (978-93-81658-04-8) Edited by K.Hema Latha (March 2013).

41. “Song of Kaanikarer: A Deep Ecological Study” (Co-author:Ms.Siffo) in Fresh Flora: Sundry Critical Essays (ISBN 978-93-81521-31-1) Edited by Dr.M.H.Mohamed Rafiq Published by Jazym Publications, Trichy. (2013).

42. “Lack of Communication in the Family as an Issue in Synge’s The Shadow of the Glen” in Portrayal of Social Issues and Challenges faced by Women in world Literature (ISBN 93-82241-45-0) Edited by K.Yesodha Devi et.al. Published by Harrow Publications, Chennai. (July 2013).

43. “Essential Migration: A Study of Surjeet Kalsey’s “Migratory Birds”” in Ideal Partnerships : Canada and India – 2013 New Dreams, New Challenges (ISBN 978-93-808000-21-9) Edited by S.Mary Hemalatha and S.Ganesan Published by Q-Publications, Coimbatore (September 2013).

44. “Injurious Intrusion: An Oikopoetic Comparative Study of Kaani Song “Vaadiya Naalellaam” and Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s “We Are Going”” (Co-author Ms.Siffo Kumeds) in Hermes (ISSN 0975-3516) (Published by St.Joseph’s College, Trichy) Volume VI Issue I (September 2013).

45.“Eco-Marginalisation: A Study of Jack London’s White Fang” in Marginality (ISBN 976-81-928113-1-4) Edited by Dr.S.Balakrishnan et al. Published by Vergal (Roots), Madurai. (October 2013).

46. “Power Politics : A Literary Review” (Co-author Mr.S. Newton Raja) in Marginality (ISBN 976-81-928113-1-4) Edited by Dr.S.Balakrishnan et al. Published by Vergal (Roots), Madurai. (October 2013).

47. Interative Oikos to Anarchic Oikos : Historical Marginalizationof Kaani Tribe (Co-author Ms.Siffo Kumdes) in Marginality (ISBN 976-81-928113-1-4) Edited by Dr.S.Balakrishnan et al. Published by Vergal (Roots), Madurai. (October 2013).

48. “Marginalisation of Women” (Co-author Mrs.M. Ilaya Kanmani Nanmozhi) in Marginality (ISBN 976-81-928113-1-4) Edited by Dr.S.Balakrishnan et al. Published by Vergal (Roots), Madurai. (October 2013).

49. “Songs of Kaanikaran: A Deep Ecological Study” (Co-author: Ms. Siffo Kumeds) in Green Words for a Green World: Essays on Ecoconsciousness in Literature(ISBN 978-81-8209-348-5) Published by Vijay Nicole Imprints Private Limited, Chennai (2013).

50. “Blessed Wolf: An Ecocritical Study of Jack London’s White Fang” in English Studies : International Research Journal (ISSN 2347-3479) Volume1 Issue 1. IMRF Publications, Andra Pradesh, India. (2013).

51. “A Reluctant Victim vs. a Willing Libertine: A Study of Women Empowerment in Philip Roth’s The Humbling” (Co-author Mrs. Ruth Rajathi) in Human Rights: International Research Journal (ISSN 2320-6942) Volume II issue 1. IMRF Publications, Andra Pradesh, India (2014).

52. “Perils of Besiegement: A Study of Social Awakening in Githa Hariharan’s In Times Of Siege” (Co-author Mrs. M. Ilaya Kanmani Nanmozhi) ) in Human Rights: International Research Journal (ISSN 2320-6942) Volume II issue 1. IMRF Publications, Andra Pradesh, India (2014).

53. “Perfect Protest: A Study of J.M. Synge’s The Shadow of the Glen” in Human Rights: International Research Journal (ISSN 2320-6942) Volume II issue 1. IMRF Publications, Andra Pradesh, India. (2014).

54. “Acquisition of Vocabulary through Songs” (Co-author Mr.B.Parthiban) in Arts and Education: International Research Journal (ISSN 2349-1353) Volume I Issue 1. IMRF Publications, Andra Pradesh, India. (2014).

55. “Improving Speaking Skill through Film with Subtitles” (Co-author Mr. N. Venkadeswaran) --Arts and Education: International Research Journal (ISSN 2349-1353) Volume I Issue 1. IMRF Publications, Andra Pradesh, India. (2014).

56. “Re-Inventing the Self: A Reading of Bharati Mukherjee’s Miss New India” (Co-author Mrs.R.Magdaline Dyana)in Indian Writing in English: Current Critical Approaches (ISBN 978-93-80400-16-7) Edited by Dr.M.Solayan. Published by Universal Publishers, Chennai) (2014).

57.“Role of Women in a Family: A Study of Bharathi Mukherjee’s Desirable Daughters” (Co-author: R.Magdaline Dyana) in Status of Women in the 21st Century (ISBN 9788190856706) Edited by Dr.R.Krishnaveni, V.K.Publications, Sivakasi (2014).

58. “Human Rights Violation in Vijay Tendulkar’s Kamala” (Co-author: S. Newton Raja) in Status of Women in the 21st Century (ISBN 9788190856706) Edited by Dr.R.Krishnaveni, V.K.Publications, Sivakasi (2014).

59. “Pit to Peak - 21st Century Women: A Study of Philip Roth’s The Human Stain” (Co-author: S.P.Ruth Rajathi) in Status of Women in the 21st Century (ISBN 9788190856706) Edited by Dr.R.Krishnaveni, V.K.Publications, Sivakasi (2014).

60. “Primitivising the Orient and Provincialisng the Occident:A Postcolonial Critique of Sir James Frazer’s The Golden Bough” (Co-author Mr.S.Samuel Rufus) in Hermes (ISSN 0975-3516) (Published by St.Joseph’s College, Trichy) Volume VI Issue II September 2014.

61. “Dizziness of Freedom: An Existential Reading of Richard Wright’s The Outsider” (Co-author Mr.S.Navam Kirubai Rajan) in Hermes (ISSN 0975-3516) (Published by St.Joseph’s College, Trichy) Volume VI Issue II September 2014.

62. “Ecocriticism: A Mind Expanding Study” in English Studies International Research Journal (ISSN 2347 -3479) 2014.

63. “Double Jeopardy: A Study of Women Characters of Richard Wright’s Select Novels” (Co-author: S.Navam Kirubai Rajan) in English Studies International Research Journal Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN 2347 -3479) 2014.

64. “Being Authentic: A Study of Existential Choice” (Co-author: S.P.Ruth Rajathi) in English Studies International Research Journal Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN 2347 -3479) 2014.

65. “Human Rights Violations in Vijay Tendulkar’s The Vultures” (Co-author: S. Newton Raja) in English Studies International Research Journal Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN 2347 - 3479) 2014.

66. “Rituals and Superstitious Beliefs in Bharathi Mukherjee`s Desirable Daughters” (Co-author: R.Magdaline Dyana)in English Studies International Research Journal Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN 2347 -3479) 2014.

67. “Seven Savage Sins Snatch Smoothly to Seize Narnian Souls: Reflections on C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia”(Co-author: S.Melwin) in English Studies International Research Journal Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN 2347 -3479) 2014.

68. “The Steward of the Environment: An Ecotheological Study of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi”(Co-author: I. Lydia Glory) in English Studies International Research Journal Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN 2347 -3479) 2014.

69. “Environmental Science through ESL Text Book” in Arts and Education: International Research Journal Volume 1 Issue 2(ISSN 2349 -1353) 2014.

70. “The Role of Language Lab in the Acquisition of English Language ”(Co-author: Jeba Isaac Samuel) in Arts and Education: International Research Journal Volume 1 Issue 2(ISSN 2349 -1353) 2014.

71. “Exploitation of Animals in Jack London’s The Call of the Wild” in Contemporary Contemplations on American Literature (ISBN 978-81-7273-767-2) 2014.

Invited Lectures _ Dr.Suresh Frederick

Invited Lectures

1. Guest Speaker – Inaugural function of English Literary Association of Government Arts College, Trichy – 22 – talk on "Ecocriticism" on 17 December 04

2. Guest Speaker - Valediction function of English Literary Association of Holy Cross College, Trichy. Talk on "Ecocriticism".

3. Guest Speaker - Special Lecture on "Ecology and Literary Studies" conducted by Barathidasan University, Trichy. on 06 March 2008.

4. Guest Speaker at Bharathidasan University - Special Lecture on "Ecology and Literary Studies" conducted by Bharathidasan University, Trichy. on 06 March 2008.

5. Guest Speaker at St.Joseph's- Inaugural function of English Literary Association of St.Joseph's College, Trichy. Talk on "Nature and Wordsworth" on 23 July 2010.

6.Guest Lecture on "Communication through Ecoconscious Poems" at Jairam Arts and Science College, Salem - 636008 on 07 October 2010.

7. Chief Guest and speaker - Valediction function of English Literary Assoaciation of Jamal Mohamad College, Trichy. Talk on "Wordswoth as a Proto-Ecologist" on 10 March 2011.

8. A Special Talk on "Ecocriticism" for NET Preparatory Class in National College, 08 Trichy on June 2011.

9.Lecture on “Ecocriticism” in Refresher course conducted by ASC Bharathidasan University, Trichy. August 2011.

10. Key note address on “An Introduction to Ecocriticism” in UGC sponsored seminar conducted on Modern Literature in English - A Perspective organized by the Department of English, by Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur on 22 February 2012.

11. Guest lecture on “An Introduction to Ecocriticism” in Colloquium conducted by H.H.Raja's College, Pudukkotai on 24 February 2012.

12.Valedictory Address on “Ecology and Literature with special reference to Rabindranath Tagore” ELA of Jamal Mohamed College, SF-Section, Trichy on 08 March 2012.

13.Lecture on “Ecocriticism” in Refresher course conducted by ASC Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 25 September 2012.

14. Key note address in National Seminar on World of English literature held at Udaya College of Arts & Science, Vellamodi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu - 28 September 2012.

15. Lecture on “An Introduction to Ecocriticism and Oikopoetics” in Refresher Course conducted by ASC, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 4 October 2013.

16. Lecture on “Ecology and Literature” in Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Trichy on 07/02/2014.

17. Lecture on “Research Methodology” Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam on 09/02/2014.

18. Lecture on “New Literatures in English” in Bharathidasan University Constituent College for Women, Orathanadu on 25/02/2014.

19. Inaugural Address in “International Conference on Enlightening the People about the Richness of English Language and Literature” conducted by the Department of English, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology (BIT CAMPUS), Anna University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024 on 9 August, 2014.

20.Lecture on “Ecocriticism in American Literature” in Refresher Course conducted by ASC, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 28 August 2014.

21. Resource person for an Invited lecture entitled “Effects of Mind-Expanding Ecocriticism” in Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram on 16.09.14

22. Lecture on “An Introduction to Ecocriticism” in Jamal Mohemed College, Trichy on 17/10/2014.

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nature in Literature 12/12/2007 at BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE, TRICHY - 620017

UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nature in Literature

12/12/2007

at BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE, TRICHY - 620017

SEMINAR 1 PREAMBLE

The Theme of the Seminar
Recent developments in literary studies have opened fresh avenues of academic adventures and have necessitated the refreshing of outdated, outmoded and much trodden literary tracks. The branching of mainstream literatures have created new centres for academic exploration very much in line with modern revolutionary yet conservative thoughts on margins being necessarily negotiated if mainstreams have to survive. Thus came into literature and literary study the so far side-lined and side-stepped realms of gender, nature and minoritized cultures. The advent of new literatures, as meta margins, opened up academic insights made socially and culturally relevant in the areas of so far unexplored regions of harsh realities within and between societies, religions, races, gender and cultures across the world. From looking at margins within humans to looking on margins within nature (elemental and human) was only another adventure in ecocriticial leap for writers, critics and academicians, striving to explore and explain the need for both looking at literature as “a simultaneous order” “even while perceiving nature” as a complementary organic and irreplaceable organizing whole. Interconnection, interdependence and intertextuality have now become relevant and relativizing factors of academic questions.

The boundaries between nature and man have been politically marked and culturally unmarked such that like the wall that needs mending, and mends as well. The study of interconnecting relationship between nature, man and the act of writing is a creative act of mending even while it throws harsh light on areas that need mending. The exploitation and abuse of our planet is in no way less abusive of the map of misreading nature in literature. This seminar aims at looking into literature and literary theories in order to identify, explore, and express elements of rejuvenation and remediation of all; to sustain and not support the metabolic act of recreation. The focus therefore will be on relating the value of an integrated and intertextual approach to eco-critical studies in literature with due relativization to inevitable culture, nature and gender equations resultant in this organic whole of a simultaneous order of existence.

SEMINAR 1 THRUST AREAS

Thrust Areas
a) Ecocritical Perspectives on Nature
b) Marginalization of Nature
c) Perspectives of Writers on Nature
d) Ecological Concern in Literature
e) Impact of Nature on Literature

SEMINAR 1 WELCOME ADDRESS BY SF AT THE VALEDICTION

Good Evening every one!

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the National seminar on Nature in Literature to discuss the priority issues involved in the study of nature in literature. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Prof. Dr. Marcus Diepen Boominathan, our beloved Principal, for honouring us with taking his busy time to preside over the Valediction Function of this important seminar, and I am very grateful to Dr.Krishnaswamy, Dean of Arts(Retd) from CIEFL, Hyderabad, Dr.Nirmal Selvamony, Reader in English, Madras Christian College, Chennai, for taking the time off from your busy schedule come to this seminar.

This National Seminar is being organised by the Research Department of English in collaboration with OSLE-India to provide an important forum for a wider group of literary scholars to discuss the significance of Nature in Literature. The material produced through this seminar will provide background material for several important activities of the departments of English through out India. The findings of the seminar will become a boon for the future researchers.
I, on behalf of the Heber family, entire fraternity of the Research Department of English, and on my own behalf extend to you all a very hearty vote of thanks for gracing the function and sharing your views.

I would like to take this opportunity to express our hearty thanks to Prof. Dr. Marcus Diepen Boominathan, our beloved Principal for unstinted support and guidance.

We are extremely thankful to Dr.Krishnaswamy, Dean of Arts(Retd) from CIEFL, Hyderabad, Dr.Nirmal Selvamony, Reader in English, Madras Christian College, Chennai, their gracious presence and for accepting to be resource persons.

I also extend my thanks to Mr.Alex Rajakumar Paul, Mr.Azariah, Mr.Kaviarasu, Mr.Premkumar, Mr.Navam Kirubai Rajan, Mrs.Baby, Mr,Dhanbal, Mrs.Shanthy, Mrs.Parvathy Ms.Sheeba, Dr.Doris, Mrs.Joy and other members of staff for their enormous support and guidance in the organization of this event.

We are very thankful to all the Chairpersons for their support & valuable guidance.

I take this opportunity to extend our most sincere thanks to all paper presenters who have come from different destinations for their support & cooperation.

I must mention our deep sense of appreciation for the students and support staff for their immense support. I may also like to express our sincere thanks to media persons. I also wish to express my gratitude to RK sir, for his minute-to-minute guidance and support and for providing encouragement at every point of time in the organization of this great event.

An event of this dimension cannot happen overnight. The wheels start rolling months in advance. It requires meticulous planning and execution and an eye for details. I have been fortunate enough to be backed by a team of very motivated and dedicated colleagues, who know their job and are result oriented. I cannot thank everyone enough for the involvement they have shown and the willingness they have expressed to take on the completion of tasks beyond their comfort zones.
Thank You very much!

NATURE IN LITERATURE REPORT
Department of English, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy – 17
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on NATURE IN LITERATURE

A Report

A tree is known by its fruits. So is an academic institution which has to prove its mettle by the seminars, symposiums and conferences it organizes. 12 December 2007 happened to be a red letter day in the annals of the Research Department of English, Bishop Heber College, Trichy. Apart from the other activities, it saw the fruits of yet another endeavour by way of organizing a one day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Nature in Literature’. This seminar was organized in collaboration with OSLE-India on 12 December 2007.

The inaugural session started with the welcome and introduction of the guest to the august gathering by Dr. Roopkumar Balasingh, Head and Dean of Arts, Department of English, and Advisor of the Seminar. Dr. Marcus Diepen Boominathan, Principal, Bishop Heber College, Trichy delivered the presidential address. Dr. Nirmal Selvamony, Reader in English, Madras Christian College, Chennai & President, OSLE-India rendered the key note address on the theme ‘Water in contemporary Tamil Literature: An Oikocritical Approach’. His speech set the tone for the seminar for he elucidated on the treatment of Nature in different discourses such as Nature writing, Environmental studies, Ecology, Ecocriticism and Oikocriticism.

Five concurrent sessions were organized and 120 papers were presented in all. Deliberations on each paper were carried out meticulously by the moderators of each session. Around 300 participants from across the country showed their spirited participation in the seminar. The sessions came to a grand finale with the valedictory ceremony in which the souvenirs and certificates along with the conference kit were presented to the participants. Prof. N. Krishnasamy, CIEFL, Hyderabad delivered his valedictory address on ‘Ecolinguistics’.

Dr. Suresh Frederick, Reader, UG Head Department of English & the Organizing Secretary of the Seminar, rendered the vote of thanks. The participants were enormously benefited by the different perspectives put forth by the presenters and resource persons. On the whole, the seminar on ‘Nature in Literature’ proved to be not only a ‘knowledge sharing’ experience but also dissemination of vision to protect and conserve Nature.

Nature in Literature Photos on 12/12/07


PRAYER SONG PROF.ALEX RAJAKUMAR AND OTHERS	ON THE STAGE

KEY NOTE ADDRESS BY DR.NIRMAL SELVAMONY	KEY NOTE ADDRESS BY PROF. KRISHNASAMY

RESOURCE PERSON HONOURED	PRINCIPAL RELEASING SOUVENIR

TECHNICAL SESSION I CHAIRPERSON : DR.NIRMAL SELVAMONY	TECHNICAL SESSION II CHAIRPERSON : DR. U.SUMATHY

TECHNICAL SESSION III CHAIRPERSON : PROF. DHANAM	TECHNICAL SESSION IV CHAIRPERSON : PROF. SAMUEL RUFUS

TECHNICAL SESSION V CHAIRPERSON : DR.T.S.RAMESH	BEHIND THE SCREEN PROF.CHERYL DAVIS AND OTHERS