Designation: Associate Professor (S-IV)
Specialization: Postcolonial/Commonwealth Literature
Contact: 7005533967, 9862484237
Email: drslai [AT] rediffmail.com
Ph.D., M.Phil., MA, B.Ed., NET
Annnual Report 01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020
Name: Dr Rajkumari Ashalata Devi
Designation: Assistant Professor (S-3)
Department: Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University
Date of Birth: 01-02-1974
Date of Joining: 24-09-2007
E-mail: drslai[AT]rediffmail.com
Contact number: 7005533967, 9862484237
Mailing Address: Department of English & Cultural Studies, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal
Qualification:
M.A. in English from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
M.Phil. in English from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Ph.D. in English from Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal
B.Ed.from Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal
NET (English)
Teaching Experience:
Worked as Guest Lecturer at Moirang College from May to November 2006
Worked as Lecturer at ThokchomIbotombi Institute of Teachers Education, Bishnupur from 2003 to 2007
Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Manipur University from 24-09-2007
Specialisation:
Postcolonial/Commonwealth Literature
Areas of Interest:
Women’s Studies, Ecocriticism, Stylistics, North- East Literature, Cultural Studies
Academic Performance (2019-2020):
Teaching Activities: M.A. English, Pre-Ph.D. Course Work.
Examination Related Activities:
Member in Examination Committee in Annual Entrance Examinations of M. A.English;
Involved in the Internal and the External examinations of M.A English;
Membership:
1. Academic
Member, Board of Studies, Departmental Committee, Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University
Member, English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI)
Life Member, Society for Folklore & Literary Research, Manipur
Member, The Moirang Thangjing Yageirel Marup, Moirang, Manipur
Member, Indian Folklore Society
Member, English Literary Circle, Manipur
Administrative
Departmental Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Committee, Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University
University Nominee in Governing Body, Royal Academy of Law, Oinam, Manipur
Co-Curricular Activities
Member, Editorial Board for publication of the Annual Magazine, 2018-19, Manipur University Student’s Union, MU
Research Contribution:
Seminar/Conference/Symposium, etc with Paper Presentation
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Sl No |
Topic |
Seminar/Cnference theme/title with organiser/sponsor |
Date |
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1 |
Decolonisation of Africa and Post-independence Disillusionment in Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People |
Two day National Seminar on “Commonwealth Literature, Culture and Folklore” organized by Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University & Indian Society for Commonwealth Studies (ISCS) |
15-16th Nov 2019 |
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2 |
Om Prakash Valmiki’s Joothan: A Dalit’s Life: A Narrative of Resistance and Resurrection |
Two-Day “International Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies: Redefining Boundaries of Humanities, Science and Social Science” organized by English Literary Circle, Manipur & MUSU |
22nd -23rd Nov 2019 |
|
3 |
Humour in Television Shows and Language Learning (co-author)
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Two-Day “International Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies: Redefining Boundaries of Humanities, Science and Social Science” organized by English Literary Circle, Manipur & MUSU |
22nd -23rd Nov 2019 |
Participation in Seminars/Conferences
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Sl No |
Title of Conference/Seminar |
Organised by |
Whether International/National/State/Regional/University or College Level |
Nature of Activity |
Date(s) of the event |
|
1 |
One Day State Level Workshop on “Sustainable Economic Development in Tribal Areas” |
Tribal Research Institute, Imphal |
State |
Participation |
13 July 2019 |
|
2 |
One Day National Seminar on “Manipuri Language in the Global Context” |
Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal |
National |
Participation |
20 August 2019 |
Research Papers in Journals accepted for publication in April 2020 but postponed due to lockdown
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Sl No |
Title of the Paper |
Name of Journal with details |
ISSN No. |
Date |
Volume/Issue |
|
1 |
Reconstruction of Distinct Dalit Identity in Bama’s Karukku (co-author) |
International Journal Of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences ( UGC Care listed Journal) |
2347-4777 |
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2 |
Humorous Dialogues in Television Shows: An Effective Tool in English Language Learning (co-author) |
International Journal Of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences ( UGC Care listed Journal) |
2347-4777 |
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Professional Development Related Activities
Attended One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Behavioral Remodelling and Use of ICT Tools for Classroom Delivery of Teachers” organised by Manipur University & Electronics and ICT, Guwahati from 14-18 October, 2019 at Manipur University.
