Dr. Benzigar M
Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Humanities
Biography
Dr. Benzigar M
Assistant Professor of English
Dr. Benzigar M is a recipient of the UGC- NET/Junior Research Fellowship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. He holds a doctoral degree in English from Madurai Kamaraj University, specializing in English Language Learning and Applied Linguistics. With over eighteen years of academic experience, Dr. Benzigar M has taught a variety of courses, including English Language and Literature, Film Studies, Comparative Literature, Communication Skills, Professional Ethics, Soft Skills, Teacher Educator Training, and guidance for Competitive Examinations to prepare young aspirants for their careers. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Benzigar M has substantial administrative experience. He has led departments and schools at various institutions, serving as Head of Department (HoD), Coordinator for Research, Coordinator- Office of Examinations, Coordinator for PG programs, Coordinator- Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Coordinator -Consultancy and Member of College Academic Council. An active researcher, Dr. Benzigar M publishes articles on language skills and assessment, comparative literature, material production, communication strategies, and film studies. He has a notable publication record, contributing thirteen book chapters and publishing eighteen articles in leading journals, including those listed in SCOPUS and the UGC-CARE list. Moreover, he has presented research papers at thirty-one international conferences and seminars. Dr. Benzigar M also actively contributes to professional development. He has served as a resource person for various events, including Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), International Conferences, Workshops, Quality Improvement Programs (QIPs), and seminars. Additionally, he has organized ten faculty development programs and eighteen workshops and seminars for teachers and students.
Area
English language and literature
Qualification
MA, MPhil, PhD.
Experience
18 Years
FDPs
- An International Faculty Development Programme on Foresights into English Language Teaching and Research organized by Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai from 09.09.24to 25.09.24.
- A Seven-day National Faculty Development Programme on Fantasy Literature organized by Gokul Global University, Gujarat from 19-08-2024 to 25- 08-2024.
- A Seven-day National Faculty Development Programme on Enhancing Academic and Administrative Excellence Through Quality Initiatives organized by Park College, Thirupur from 22-07-2024 to 29-07-2024.
- A Five days National FDP on Professional Etiquette organized by the Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata from 31.08.21 to 04.09.21
- A Week International FDP on Curriculum Development, Research and Publication Ethics, organized by SRM University, from 02.08.21 to 09.08.21
- A Five Day QIP on Reflections on Revised Bloom Taxonomy Intellectual Property Rights Law and its application, organized by CHRIST University, Delhi NCR from 07.06.21 to 11.06.21.
- A Two-Week National FDP on Industry Institute Interaction – A Holistic Approach Insight Out (SUNSET EDITION), organized by SRM University, Chennai from 01.06.21 to 14.06.21.
- A Seven Day National FDP on Professional and Communicative English, organized by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 16.06.21 to 22.06.21
- A Five-day National FDP on Rejuvenation of Literature and Language: From Pandemic to Pan-Academic organized by REVA University, Bangalore from 17.05.21 to 21.05.21.
- A Five-day National FDP on Translation Studies: Road to Cultural Awareness and Expression (In alignment with NEP 2020) organized by Amity University, Uttar Pradesh from 12-16 April 2021.
- A Five-day National FDP on the Role of Google Apps & Blogs Services in Higher Education, organized by ALAPAN, West Bengal from 25-29 May 2020.
- A Five-day International FDP on Critical Theories: Their Reach and Relevance in Research, organized by Presidency College, Chennai from 05-09 August 2021.
- A Four-Day International FDP on The Deep & Sweeping Vistas of Literature organized by PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore from 01-04 July 2020.
- Three days National FDP on Qualitative and Quantitative Metrics in NAAC’s Self Study Report For Teacher Education Institutions organized by Annammal College of Education,Thoothukudi from 03-05 July 2020.15. A Five Day National FDP on Turning Pages: Reconfiguring the Politics of Spaces in 2020, organized by St Teresa University, Ernakulam from 28.05.20 to 01.06.20.
- Six days FDP on Research Writing and Publication in English Studies, organized by CHRIST University, Delhi NCR Campus from 04-09, December 2020.
- Faculty Orientation Program on Effective Teaching organized by Veltech Dr RR & Dr SR University, Chennai on 04th April 2017.
- Emotional Intelligence – a one-day experiential and transformational programme organized by Hindustan University, Chennai on 17th February 2016.
- A three-day Faculty Development Programme on Soft Skills and Classroom Dynamics organized by Hindustan University, Chennai on 07th, 14th and 21st February 2014.
Workshops
- A three-day workshop on Qualitative Data Analysis using Atlas.ti, organized by CAIAS, Bangalore from 2-4 Dec. 2024.
- National workshop on Research Methodology: A Prelude to Academic Excellence organized by Eldo Mar Baselios College, Ernakulam from 01.09.21 to 03/09/2021.
- National Workshop on Academic Research: Multiple Perspectives organized by VIT University, Chennai on 30.06.21.
- National Workshop on Life Skills & English Language Learning organized by SRM ST University, Chennai on 16 December 2020.
- International workshop on Adaptation Studies: New Approaches organized by VIT University, Chennai from 20-22 Nov 2020.
- International Workshop on Ecological Second Language Teaching and Learning, organized by SRM ST University, Chennai on 20 October 2020.
- International Workshop on Designing e-Content for English Language and Literature organized by Jawaharlal University, Delhi from 11-12 June 2020.
- International Workshop on Contemporary Critical Trends in Literature, Organized by Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry from 22- 28 June 2020.
- National workshop on Designing E-Content for English Language and Literature, organized by Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lanja on 29 June 2020.
- Workshop on Using LaTex for Research and Document Preparation organized by CHRIST University Bangalore on 03 Aug 2019.
- Workshop on Mail Merges in Google organized by CHRIST University Bangalore on 07th Feb2019.
- Workshop on the integration of rubrics in Google Classroom was organized by CHRIST University Bangalore on 28. Nov 2018.
- Workshop on Google Classroom, organized by CHRIST University, Bangalore on 14 Nov 2018.
- International Conference on Extending Higher Education beyond Classroom: Integrating Life and Employability Skills, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, on Nov 24, 2020.
- A Two Day Workshop on Active Learning Methods, organized by Veltech Dr RR & Dr SR University, Chennai in January 2017.
- A One Day Workshop on Academic Writing in Refereed Journals and Emerging Trends in Research in English Literature, EL T and ESP, organized by VIT University, Chennai on 10th March 2016.
- National workshop on Mobile learning: Communicating, Connecting and Collaborating Organized by ELTAI at Loyola College Chennai on 27-28 February 2016.
- A three-day National Workshop on Glocal Trends and Issues in English Language Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities, organized by the Dept. of English, National Institute of Technology, Trichy from 24 to 26 January 2014.
- National Conference on Outcome Based Education: A Road to the Future: Indian Languages and their Technological Applications, jointly organized by the Dept. of English, The Hindustan University, Chennai and ELTAI from December, 4-6, 2013.
- A Three Day Workshop on Recent Trends Research Methodology in EL T , Modern Literature and its Cinematization organized by the Literary Seminary of the Department of English, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai from 11 to 13 Sep. 2013.
- Two days National Level Workshop on Translation: Theory and Practice organized by the Department of English Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 21st and 22nd January 2013.
- National Conference on Pedagogic Strategies for Triggering the Learners’ English Language Acquisition Device organized by the Research Department of English, St. Xavier’s College,Palayamkottai on 13th and 14th December 2012.
- UGC Sponsored Workshop on Conducting Research in English Language and Literature,organized by the Faculty of English and Foreign Languages, at Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Dindigul on December 10, 2012.24. Orientation Program for Research Scholar conducted by National Translation Mission,Ministry of HRD and Dept. Higher Education, Govt. of India at Dept. of Linguistics, M.K.University, Madurai from 28th February to 3rd March 2011.
- National Conference on Recent Trends in Language Testing organized by Centre for Testing and Evaluation, Mysore and Department of Linguistics, School of Tamil Studies, M. K.University, Madurai held on 15th & 16th March 2011.
- National Conference on “Media and Language Teaching” organized by Central Institute of Languages and Department of Malayalam, M K University, Madurai from 24.02.11.
- International Workshop on Effective Teaching of English organized by the Department of English, Anna University, Chennai on 14 and 15 December- 2010.
- UGC sponsored National Interaction Programme for Research Scholars held at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry from 30/09/2010 to 01/10/2010.
- Inter-Collegiate Seminar on Canadian Literature held at Nesamony Memorial ChristianCollege, Marthandam. (January 2003)
Conferences and Seminars
- National Seminar on Strengthening Ethics and Values for Sustainable Growth organized by MK University, Madurai on 17/08/2021
- National Seminar on Nation in Literature organized by Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam on 14/08/2021
- National Seminar on Revised Accreditation Framework of NAAC Quality Enhancement Practices in Higher Education (UGC Sponsored) organized by SS Jain Subodh PG (Autonomous) College, Jaipur, Rajasthan from 21/10/2020
- National Seminar on Post COVID-19 Pedagogy: Incorporating Digital Resources for an Enhanced Students Engagement and Participation organized by Andra Loyola College, Vijayawada from 29/05/2020 to 30/05/2020
- International Conference on an Overview of Online Learning Eco-Systems organized by MNC College, Nagercoil on 12/06/2020
- International Conference on From Literary Criticism to Literary Research organized by MNC College, Nagercoil on 03/06/2020
- Entwined Magic, Family, and Politics in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children: The Treatment of Magic Realism in Motion in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in English Literature and ELT organized by Fatima College, Kollam from 26-27 Feb 2021.8. International Conference on Mapping the Multicultural Mosaic: Understanding
- Contemporary Australian Literature in India, organized by the University of Madras, Chennai and Australian Consulate, Chennai from 11-12 March 2021.
- International Conference on Extending Higher Education Learning beyond Classroom: Integrating Life and Employability Skills, organized by the University of Bahrain, Bahrain on 24.11.2020.
- Conference on Revised Accreditation Framework of NAAC Quality Enhancement Practices in Higher Education (UGC Sponsored), organized by SS Jain Subodh PG (Autonomous) College, Jaipur, Rajasthan on 20/10/2020.
- Conference on Exploring Reflective and Online Teaching Techniques in an English Language Classroom, organized by Govt Degree College, Ravulapalem, East Godavari on 07/07/2020.
- Language Deviations in Teacher’s Writing: An Error Analysis in the National Conference on New Trends in English Language and Literature organized by the Dept. of English, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Studies (Deemed to be University), Kanyakumari on 06th April 2018.
- English Writing Skills: An Assessment in the International Conference on Teaching English for Employability, held at Annammal College of Education, Thoothukudi, Organized by ELTAI on 21st & 22nd November 2013.
- Train to Pakistan: A Historical Reading in the National Conference on Indian Literature on Marginality in English, held at Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science, Thirumangalam, Madurai on 18 October 2013.
- Teaching English: A Communicative Approach in the National Seminar on Literary Confabulation 2013: Language, Literature and Linguistics, held at Udaya College of Arts and Science, Kanyakumari on 11 October 2013.
- Helping the Learner Learn: The Strategies in the International Conference on Outcome Based Teaching and Learning of English, held at the Dept. of English, Anna University, Chennai on 1 & 2 March 2013.
- A History Retold: A Reading of “The Shadow Lines” in the National Seminar on Themes and Techniques in Post-Colonial Indian Writing in English held at Mass College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam on 8th March 2013.
- Communication Strategies: The Indian Learner of English in the Two Day National Conference on A Paradigm shift in English Language Teaching & Testing: A Literary/Linguistic Approach held at BS Abdur Rehman University, Chennai on 14 & 15 March 2013.19. Tamil Societal Ethics in R K Narayan’s Novels in the International Conference organized by India Association of University Tamil Teachers, Bangalore from May 19- 20, 2012.
- Communicative Competence in Language Teaching in the International Conference on “Tradition and Novelty in Literatures” held at the School of Tamil Studies, MK University, Madurai on 6th January 2011.
- Impact of Listening Skill on Communication in the UGC Sponsored National Level Conference on Issues and Challenges in Teaching English to Rural Students held at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi from Dec. 20th to 21st, 2010.
- Learner Strategy and Communicative Competence in the UGC Sponsored State Level Conference on English Language Teaching: Present Trends and Future Directions held at MTN College, Madurai on 25th Sep. 2010.
- Integration of Technology in L2 Learning, in the International Conference on “Reforms in Higher Education in Asia” (RHEA- 2008) held at CPA College, Bodinayakanoor from 03/03/2008 to 05/03/2008.
- Problems and Perspectives of Using Technologies in the Classroom, in the National Conference on Innovative Approaches and Techniques of Teaching English (NCIATTE ’07) held at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore from 13/07/07 to 14/07/2007.
Invited Talks
- Delivered a talk as a resource person on Beyond Methods: Strategies for Leaner Wellbeing in Multicultural Classrooms, at the International Conference on Wellness: An Educational Edification organized by MS University, Tirunelveli on 4-5 April 2024.
- Delivered a keynote address on Networking and relationship-building Building Skills at the orientation program for the students organized by the MS University College, Pulliangudi on 09.09.2024.
- Delivered a keynote address on Advancement in Computational Linguistics: Revolutionizing Language Processing in the Digital Age, at the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Language, Literature and Linguistics organized by JP College of Arts and Sciences, Tenkasi on 08.09.2024.
- Delivered a keynote address on Cultural Studies: Theories and Practices at the National Conference on Demystifying Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theories organized by Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Salem on 25th April 2023.5. Delivered a keynote address on Personal Branding: A Mark of Competency at the National E-Seminar organized by the SRNM College, Virudhunagar on 29 March 2022.
- Delivered a talk as a resource person on English Language Skills for Employability: A 21st Century Requirement at Dr NGP College of Arts and Sciences, Coimbatore on 07 June 2021.
- Delivered a talk as a resource person Listening skills for Professional Empowerment at HolyCross College for Women, Nagercoil on 17 Feb. 2021.
- Delivered a lecture on the Symbiotic nature of language and culture: A perspective at theNational Seminar on Modernization in English Language, Literature and Culture at PeriyarUniversity (State Govt. University), Namakkal on 21 Oct 2019.
- Delivered a lecture on Success in Life at Leo XII Higher Secondary School, Trivandrum, Govt of Kerala on 06th June 2019.
- Delivered a lecture on Techniques of Classroom Assessment in the Faculty DevelopmentProgramme on Effective Communication Skills in Classroom and in Workplace organized by Hindustan University, Chennai on 21 January 2016.
- Delivered a lecture on Question forms in English in the Faculty Development Programme on communications skills for administrative staff organized by the Hindustan University, Chennai.
Conference Chair
- Moderator/Chair: National Conference on Multiculturalism: Literature and Language, organized by St. Jerome College, Kanyakumari on 02.03.2020.
- Moderator/Chair: National Conference on Exploring Ecological and Cultural Consciousness:A Vision of Equitability organized by Christ University, Bangalore on 27.02.2020.
- Moderator/Chair: International Conference on Culinary Narratives, Representations andDiscourses organized by Christ University, Bangalore on 08.03.2019.
- Moderator/Chair: International Conference on Translation: Exploring the Nuances andPossibilities of Mediating Intercultural Texts organized by SRN Memorial College,Virudhunagar on 27.12.2018.
Journal Publications
- Travel from Textbook to Al: Role of Social Media and Al in English Language Teaching andLearning
- Delineating Education as a Tedium in Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone and Its Film3. 4. 5. Adaptation Syntactic deviations in Tamil speaking students’ ESL writings: A study in error analysis
- Internal conflict and double exile: A Reading of Jean Arasanayagam Acquire information and employability in the contemporary global through English.
- Language Teaching through Translation
- Collaborative Learning at Tertiary: Challenges and Possibilities
- Language deviations in teachers’ writing: An error analysis
- Collegiate Students’ Writing: An Orthographical Analysis
- English Article Errors in Undergraduate Students’ Writing: A Case Study
- The Rural Madurai Undergraduates’ English Writings: An Analysis
- Communicative Strategies for Indian Learners of English: A Pedagogical Understanding.
- Developing communicative skills using technology
Book Chapters
- “Cinematic Depictions of Caste: Analyzing Narratives and Counter-Narratives in Pariyerum Perumal and Asuran”. Nature, Culture and Literature: Contemporary Perspectives
- “Rule and Role of Nepotism in the Tamil Cinema: An Analysis”, Nepotism
- “Entwined Magic, Family, and Politics in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children: The Treatment of Magic Realism in Motion”. Critical Approaches to Literature and EL T.
- “ African Chimera of America and The Reality: A Diasporic Reading of Chimamanda NgoziAdichie’s Americanah”. Diasporic Literature
- “Exploring language as a cultural construct: A study on language and culture”, Literature asCultural Artefact: Theoretical Approaches to Reading Texts.
- “Communicative Competence in Second Language Acquisition”, New Perspectives inEnglish Language Teaching/Learning.
- “ A History Retold: A Reading of “The Shadow Lines”, Post-Colonial Polemics
- “Communication Strategies: The Indian Learner of English”, A Paradigm shift in English Language Teaching & Testing: A Literary/Linguistic Approach.
- “Impact of Listening Skill on Communication”, Issues and Challenges in Teaching English to Rural Students.
- “Tamil Societal Ethics in R K Narayan’s Novels”. Contemporary World Literatures.
- “Grammar in Second Language Instruction”. Modern Grammar and Instruction.
- “Communicative Competence in Language Teaching”, Tradition and Novelty in Literatures.Patent:
- A novel approach to predict the pros and cons of emotional experiences of students andteachers of the English language and their self-adequacy
Keynote Speaker
Delivered a talk as a resource person on Beyond Methods: Strategies for Leaner Wellbeing in Multicultural Classrooms, at the International Conference on Wellnes: An Educational Edification organized by MS University, Tirunelveli on 4-5 April 2024.
Delivered a keynote address on Networking and relationship-building Building Skills at the orientation program for the students organized by the MS University College, Pulliangudi on 09.09.2024.
Delivered a keynote address on Advancement in Computational Linguistics: Revolutionizing Language Processing in the Digital Age, at the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Language, Literature and Linguistics organized by JP College of Arts and Sciences, Tenkasi on 08.09.2024
Patent
- A novel approach to predict the pros and cons of emotional experiences of students and teachers of the English language and their self-adequacy.