Assistant Professor of English St. Joseph s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirapalli-620002 E-mail: jbritto865@gmail.com 1 Teaching at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, from June 2007 to till date. Taught at Vysya College, Salem, from June 2006 to April 2007. Worked as an Executive Training and Recruitments at Triadss Solutions, Chennai, from June 2003 to April 2004. Master of Philosophy in English Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 2007. Master of Arts in English St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 2006. Bachelor of Arts in English, Economics and Sociology Bangalore University 2000. Currently doing doctoral research on Thing Theory. 1. Authored the book Demystification of Franz Kafka s Works: A Hermeneutic Analysis in the Light of Existentialism, published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, on November 15, 2010, with ISBN-10: 3843374872; ISBN-13: 978-3-8433-7487-3. 2. Co-authored the book Literary Criticism: From the Pre-Platonic Critics to the New Critics, published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, on July 4, 2010, with ISBN- 10: 3838380983; ISBN-13: 978-3838380988. Sl. No. Title of the Paper Published Title of the Journal/ Book Year of Publication 1. Nature (A Poem) The Challenge: An Bi-annual Journal of Art, Culture, Language & Literature. Vol. 22. No. 2. ISSN: 2278-9499. 2013
2. The Expectations of the Employers: Impediments and Smart Strategies to Effective Communication in English 3. Indianness in Shiv K. Kumar s Indian Women 4. An Ecocritical Reading of William Wordsworth s Tintern Abbey 5. Elements of Protest in Select Poems of Langston Hughes 6. Marginalization of the Racially Disabled in Maya Angelou s Still I Rise and My Arkansas 7. Theoretical Perspective of Dan Brown s The Da Vinci Code 8. Motivation in English Language Teaching and Learning 9. Professional Development of a Teacher: The Need of the Hour 10. Integration of Technology in ELT: The Ideal versus the Reality Nawale, Arvind M., and Prashant Mothe, eds. Emerging Issues in English Language Teaching (ELT). New Delhi: IGNOSIS, an Imprint of Authorspress. pp. 265-280. ISBN: 978-93-81030-46-2. Hermes. Vol. 4. Issue 2. pp. 22-26. ISSN: 0975-3516 Academic Research. Pakistan. Vol. 2. ISSN-L: 2223-9553 Online; ISSN: 2223-9944 Print. Contemporary Discourse: A Peer-Reviewed Journal. Vol. 3. Issue 1. pp. 275-279. ISSN: 0976-3686, Prabahar, ed. Disability Studies. Tirunelveli: Manonmaniyam Sundaranar University. pp. 115-125. ISBN: 978-93-81402-09-2. Language in India: An Online Journal. Vol. 11. pp.193-198. ISSN: 1930-2940. Conference Proceedings titled English for Empowerment: NCEE 2011. Chennai: Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University. pp. 376-379. ISBN: 97881-898-43-465. Conference Proceedings titled Enhancement and Excellence in English for Employability and Empowerment. Chennai: SRM University. pp. 18-21. ISBN: 978-81-908397-4-7. Conference Proceedings titled Redefining the Role of Language in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges. Chennai: SRM University. pp. 129-133. ISBN: 978-81-908397-0-9. 2013 March 2012 January 2012 January 2012 2011 4 th April 2011 February 2011 March 2010 March 2009 2 Sl. No. Title of the Paper Presented Conference Title, Place & Date Level 1. The Notion of Space in Margaret Canada: Multitude of Spaces Atwood s Journey to the Interior at College, Trichy, 2. Fatalism Versus Spiritualism: A Study with Reference to Sarojini Naidu s A Challenge to Fate February 1 & 2, 2013. Indian Women Writers Writing in English at Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College, Trichy, February 1, 2013. Inter- Collegiate
3. Theoretical Perspective of Dan Brown s The Da Vinci Code Recent Advancements in Science and Humanities at United Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, March 18 & 19, 2011. 4. The Prerequisite of Counseling for ELT Humanistic Language and Literature Teaching at Anna University, Chennai, February 18 & 19, 2011. 5. Motivation in English Language Teaching Learning English for Empowerment at Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University, Chennai, February 15, 2011. 3 6. The Role of Blended Learning in Teaching and Learning English ELTAI in association with the Department of English, Anna Adarsh College for Women at Chennai, August 5, 6, & 7, 2010. 7. Professional Development of a Teacher: The Need of the Hour Enhancement and Excellence in English for Employability and Empowerment at S R M University, Chennai, March 25 & 26, 2010. 8. An Ecocritical Reading of William Wordsworth s Tintern Abbey Eco-economic and Ecocritical Issues at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, March 5 & 6, 2010. 9. Indianness in Shiv K. Kumar s Indian Women 10. An Experimental Method of Teaching and Learning English New Cultural Contours in the Post Independent Indian Writing at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, February 9 & 10, 2010. Teaching of General and Technical English at Anna University, Chennai, February 5 & 6, 2010. 11. The Why and How of Learning Tense The Why, What and How of Grammar Teaching at Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, on February 4, 5 & 6, 2010. 12. Marginalization of the Racially Disabled in Maya Angelou s Still I Rise and My Arkansas 13. The Need for an Innovative Method of Teaching Literary Criticism and Disability Studies at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, January 8 & 9, 2010. Emerging Trends in Teaching Language & Literature at Alagappa
Theory University, Karaikudi, December 4 & 5, 2009. 14. Ecocritical Analysis of Madhav Gadgil s Reckoning with Life Ecology: Texts and Contexts at College, Tiruchirappalli, September 25 & 26, 2009. 15. Elements of Protest in the Select Poems of Langston Hughes 16. Integration of Technology in ELT: The Ideal versus the Reality Protest as a Way of Life - An Analytical Study of Literatures in English in the Modern Socio- Cultural Contexts at College, Tiruchirappalli, September 3 & 4, 2009. Redefining the Role of Language in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges at SRM University, Chennai, March 12 & 13, 2010. 4 17. Depiction of Indian Culture in Nissim Ezekiel s Night of the Scorpion 18. The Expectations of the Employers: Impediments and Smart Strategies to Effective Communication in English 19. The Art and Vision of Mulk Raj Anand Defining the Ethos of the New Millennium: Literature from the United States of America and the Indian Subcontinent at Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, March 12 & 13, 2009. Modern Trends in English Language Teaching and Learning Industry Institute Perspectives at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, February 6 & 7, 2009. The Art and Vision of Mulk Raj Anand at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 2004. Regional Sl. Title of the Conference Place & Date Level No. 1. Analysing, Evaluating a Textbook and St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Current Thinking in Language Teaching: A Historical Perspective Tiruchirappalli, March 9, 2013. 2. Emerging Trends in Postcolonial St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Literatures Tiruchirappalli, February 28, 2013. 3. Reflections and Innovations in St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Teaching English Tiruchirappalli, February 24, 2012 4. The Application of Contemporary Critical Theories in Literary and Media Studies Madras Christian College, Chennai, March 24, 2010.
5. The Role of ICT in Higher Education: Quality, Accessibility and Security 6. Higher Education and Development: The Challenge of Expansion, Quality and Inclusion 7. Quality Enhancement and Sustenance in Higher Educational Institutions through Six Sigma Quality Strategy St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, January 29 & 30, 2010. St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, January 30 & 31, 2009. St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, October 23 & 24, 2008. 5 1. Attended a workshop on Teaching Listening Skills organized by the British Council, Chennai, on January 19, 2007. 2. Attended a workshop on Teaching Reading Skills organized by the British Council, Chennai, on December 15, 2006. 3. Attended a workshop on Teaching Speaking Skills organized by the British Council, Chennai, on November 2, 2006. 1. Participated in the UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in English held at UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, from 06-09-2012 to 26-09-2012, and obtained the grade A. 2. Participated in the Orientation Programme for Junior Staff from 11 th to 14 th June 2012, organized by the Management of St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. 3. Participated in the Research Day on Pursuing Socially Relevant Research Possibilities and Concerns held on 28 th January 2012 at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. 4. Attended the Orientation Course for NSS Programme Officers organized by Service Scheme, Empanelled Training Institution, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, from 25-07- 2011 to 31-07-2011. 5. Attended the Orientation Programme of Bridge cum Remedial Communicative English on 9 th and 10 th June 2011. 6. Participated in the UGC Sponsored Orientation Course held at UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, from 25-05-2010 to 16-06-2010, and obtained the grade A. 7. Participated in the Three-day Orientation Programme for Staff-Freshers organized on 11 th, 12 th and 13 th June 2009, at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. 8. Participated in the Orientation Programme for Freshers on 4 th and 5 th February 2008, at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli.
Co-Investigator of the UGC Minor Project on A Paradigm Shift in Designing Syllabus for English as a Second Language at the Collegiate Level: A Need-Based Study. 1. Resource person for the Faculty Enhancement Programme on Funding Opportunities and Scientific Paper Publication organized at Bon Secours College for Women, Tanjore on 3 rd September 2013. 2. Chief Guest and resource person at the workshop on Developing Speaking Skills organized by the Department of English, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thirupattur, on 19 th July 2013. 3. Resource person at State Level Training to Key Resource Persons held at M.A.M. College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, on 24 th & 25 th June 2013, and delivered a talk on WH Questions. 4. Delivered a guest lecture on African American Literature for teacher-participants of SET/NET coaching, organized at College, on 09-09-2012. 5. Delivered a talk on Speaking Skills in Bridge cum Remedial English Orientation Programme for the staff on 4 th August 2012, at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. 6. Delivered a talk on Skill-Development for the Members of the Women s Self-Help Group organized by the SHEPHERD Department, St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, on August 1, 2008. 7. Moderated a Mock Interview at St. Joseph s Communication Club Meeting, held at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, on July 17, 2008. 8. Served as a Tutor for the Bridge Course - Cum - Remedial Programme conducted by St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, from June 2008 to December 2008 for the First Year Undergraduate students. 9. Served as a Tutor for the Bridge cum Remedial English (Communication Programme) conducted by St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, from July 2007 to October 2007 for the First Year Undergraduate students. 6 Served as the President of the English Association at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, for the academic year 2012-2013 Serving as the Assistant Coordinator of Bridge Course at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, for the Academic year 2013-2014.
Serving as an NSS Programme Officer at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, from June 2011 to till date. Won College Management Cash Award for the Book Writer on College Day at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 18 th March 2011. Won College Management Medal and College Management Prizes for outstanding academic performance in MA at St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. 7 Higher Grade in Freehand Outline and Model Drawing at the Government Technical Examinations conducted by the Department of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu in the year 2002. Lower Grade in Design at the Government Technical Examinations conducted by the Department of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu in the year 2002. Oil painting, thermacol artwork, craftworks and decorations. Father s Name : S. Mathias Date of Birth : 22-04-1978 ity : Indian Languages Known : Tamil and English Place: Tiruchirappalli