Dr. Priyadharshini C.P.C.
Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Humanities
Biography
Dr. Priyadharshini C.P.C.
Assistant Professor of English
Dr. Priyadharshini C.P.C. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Humanities at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies. With a strong academic background and a deep passion for English Language and Literature, she holds an MA, M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCET, Ph.D., M.sc (Psychology). Her teaching combines literary analysis with insights from psychology, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of both subjects. She has 6 years of teaching experience and specializes in English Language and Literature, with expertise in British and American literature, Postcolonial studies, Asian Studies, and Comparative Literature. Her teaching approach encourages students to think critically, analyze texts, and understand their cultural and historical contexts. She also focuses on language development, helping students improve their communication skills through both Literature and Language. Her B.Ed. qualification enriches her ability to teach with empathy, creativity, and a focus on student development. It strengthens her classroom management skills, enhances her understanding of pedagogical principles, and empowers her to connect with students in meaningful ways, all of which are essential for creating a positive and impactful learning experience.
In addition to her formal qualifications, Dr. Priyadharshini has completed several certificate and diploma courses in Communicative English, which have further enhanced her teaching of language skills. These include the Business English Certificate (BEC) from Cambridge University, as well as diploma course from Bharathiar University that focus on improving spoken and written English. These certifications enable her to teach both academic English and professional communication effectively, preparing students for success in the global job market. She has presented her research at various national and international conferences and has published papers on literature, language, and psychology. Her research combines literary analysis with psychological perspectives, making her work unique and interdisciplinary.
Area
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, CARIBBEAN LITERATURE, ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES, COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH, APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification
MA., M.Phil., M.Sc(Psychology)., B.Ed., DCET., Ph.D
Experience
6 Years
Publications
- “Echoes of Endurance in Amy Tan’s The Kitchen God’s Wife” in the International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities (IJELLH), ISSN (P): 2347-4564; ISSN (E) 2321- 8878 Vol.6 Issue 01, 331-334.
- “Facets of Love in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Lowland” in the International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature (IMPACT: IJRHAL) Indexed, Peer Reviewed Referred Journal ISSN-2321-7065, Vol 6, Issue 2, 174-178.
- “Familial Bonding in Anne Tyler’s Breathing Lessons” at the Nirmala Annual Research Congress, Edition 1.2021.
- “A Tale of Trauma : Entanglement of History and Emotional Turmoil in Edwidge Danticat’s The Dew Breaker”, Iterative International Publisher , Novi, Michigan, USA, Emerging Trends and Issues and Social Sciences ,Volume 1, ISBN 978-93-6252-325-18.
- “Legends Of Laceration As Portrayed In Caribbean Literature”, in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. ISSN:2320-2882. Volume 12, Issue 7 July 2024.
- Resurgence of Resilience in Women’s Fictional World, The Myriad Facets of Women: A Celebration of the Extraordinary, First Published in India in 2024 by Jain University Press,2024 , ISBN 978-93-85327-72-8.
- Unsilencing Memories in Edwidge Danticat, “The Farming of Bones” Memory Studies: Reliving the Past, Published by: Sankalp Publication,2022, Pg: 82,ISBN:978-93-95016-64-3.
Paper Presentations
- National seminar on Contemporary Indian Commerce.“Articulation of Feminine Identity in Margaret Atwood’s The Edible Woman in National seminar on The World of Canadian Literature at Karunya University.
- “Familial Bonding in Anne Tyler’s Breathing Lessons” at the Nirmala Annual Research Congress. “Dredge for survival through struggle in Mahasweta Devi’s Rudaliin one day international seminar at Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science.
- “Delineation of myth and reality in Girish Karnad’sNagamandalain the UGC sponsored National seminar at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for women
- “Cosmopolitanism and it’s Imperils in Amitav Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines” in the International Conference on The Role of Literature in Social Upliftment: Need of New Perspectives at N.M.S. SermathaiVasan College for Women,Madurai.
- “Dissonance of Conjugality in R.B. Jhabvala’s Heat and Dust” in a National Conference organized by the Department of Social work, SNMV College of Arts and Science.
- Presented a paper titled “Portrayal of Patriarchy and Specification of Women Identity in the Film The Great Indian Kitchen” at the International Conference on Navigating Inequality Development and Sustainability in the Global South (ICNIDS 2024), organized by VISH, VIT-AP University, on Sep 13th & 14th 2024.
- Presented a paper titled Resurgence of Resilience: Women’s Agency in Fictional Worlds in the two day International Conference on The Myriad Facets of Women: A Celebration of the Extraordinary hosted by Jain ( Deemed-to-be University).
Conferences
- National Conference organized by the Department of Social work, SNMV College of Arts and Science on Changing Scenario of Marriage and Family Systems in India.
- National conference on Gender sensibility: An Exploration through literature at Nirmala College for Women.
- Conference on “Gamification Tools in Teaching”, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva.
- Conference on Using Kahoot! For Informative Assessments, organized by ELTAC services.
- Conference on, “Preparing your students online for writing papers in Cambridge English Qualifications”, organised by Cambridge Assessment English.
- Conference on, “Creative Activities for language learners at home”, organised by The British Council.
- Conference on, “Preparing your students online for listening papers in Cambridge English Qualifications”, organised by Cambridge Assessment English.
- International Conference on The Myriad Facets of Women: A Celebration of the Extraordinary hosted by Jain ( Deemed-to-be University).
- International Conference on The Myriad Facets of Women: A Celebration of the Extraordinary hosted by Jain (Deemed-to-be University).
FDP and Workshops
FDP
- Environment Audit of Infrastructure, Extension Activity and Institutional Social Responsibility.
- Effective Quality Research Paper Writing and Publishing in High Impact Journals”, organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
- International FDP on “How to write Effective Case Study”, organized by Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat.
- National level Online FDP on “COVID-19 as Global Crisis: Application and Appreciation of Language and Literature”, organized by Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- “Adaptability, innovations and continuous learning through research” International FDP organized by MGVC Arts, Commerce and Science college.
- Orientation (HRDC), Teaching Dynamics Organized by Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies.
- One week online International FDP on Contemporary Trends in English Studies Organized by Kristu Jayanti College.
- One week online National level FDP on Multi- Disciplinary Approach Organized by Kristu Jayanti College.
- NPTEL -AICTE , FDP on Developing Soft Skills and Personality
Workshops
- National level workshop on Born to Win: Enrich your personality through excellent English at Kongunadu Arts and Science College.
- UGC sponsored National Workshop on Literary Criticism and Literary Theories organized by Sri G.V.G Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet.
- Workshop on Placement and Training and Social Skill Development at Nirmala College for Women.
Resource Person
- Served as a resource person for a seminar conducted by INLIT ACADEMY on 12 September, 2020 live streamed in youtube in the following link https://youtu.be/wCWgzeNFlnQ
- Served as a resource person for a Webinar conducted by the P.G. Department of English, Nirmala College