Designation: Assistant Professor
Specialization: PSYCHOLINGUISTICS, KOREAN
Contact: 9856082389, 9810246336
Email: romita.ahanthem [AT] gmail.com
Ph.D (August 2012)
Website: http://manipuruniv.ac.in/faculty/230
FACULTY PROFILE:
FACULTY NAME: Dr AHANTHEM ROMITA DEVI
DESIGNATION: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT: FOREIGN LANGUAGES
SPECIALIZATION: PSYCHOLINGUISTICS, KOREAN
PHONE/MOBILE NUMBER: 9856082389, 9810246336
EMAIL:romita.ahanthem [AT] gmail.com
HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Ph.D (August 2012)
INTEREST/RESEARCH AREAS: Korean Language Learning, Psycholinguistics, Language Documentation
AWARDS: NET qualified in December 2003
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
2017 |
Completed One Year P.G. Intensive Diploma in Korean Language (KF 2) from the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi.
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2012 |
Ph.D in Linguistics from University of Delhi, India Topic: ‘Acquisition of Verbal Inflection in Manipuri Speaking Children’.
Ph.Dsupervisors: Prof. R. C. Sharma, and Prof. Pradeep Kumar Das, University of Delhi-110007, India
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2010 |
Completed Two-Years Diploma course in Korean Language from Department of East-Asian Studies, University of Delhi-110007, India .
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2003-2006 |
MPhil in Linguistics from University of Delhi, India Topic: ‘Acquisition of Manipuri Basic Colour Terms: A Psycholinguistic Study of Early Children’
M.Phil supervisors: Prof. R. C. Sharma, and Prof. Pradeep Kumar Das, University of Delhi-110007, India |
2001-2003 |
Masters in Linguistics from University of Delhi, Delhi, India
M.A. thesis: ‘Complementation in Kokborok’ and ‘Typological characteristics of Kokborok’
Specialization: Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics Other areas covered: Phonetics/Phonology, Morphology, Syntax (up to Intermediate Syntax), Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Typology, Historical Linguistics, Language and Mind, Field Linguistics
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1997-2000 |
B.A. (Honours.) in English from Miranda House College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.
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PUBLICATIONS:
. ‘Acquisition of Verbal Morphology in Manipuri-speaking Children’ in the Journal ‘Language in India’, Vol-16:5 May 2016, ISSN 1930-2940. Page no-199-215.
‘The Advantages of Using Devnagri Script in Teaching Korean Language’ in the Journal ‘Language in India’, Vol-16:7 July 2016, ISSN 1930-2940. Page no-169-178.
‘Noun Modification in Manipuri and Korean: A Comparative Study’ in the book titled ‘Korean Language Education in India: Strategy and Methodology’, published in 2017, ISBN:978-93-86862-33-4.
‘Adjectival Phrases in Korean and Manipuri’ in the book titled ‘Korean Language Education and Korean Culture in India, published in 2018, ISBN 978-93-86862-33-4.
‘The Status of Baram Language in Mailung Village of Nepal’ (Co-author Prof . Martin Everaett) in the book titled ‘Issues in South Asian Linguistics’, eds Ghanshyam Sharma (INALCO, Paris) and John Lowe
‘Issues and Challenges in conductiong online Korean Language Listening classes’, in South India Journal of Social Sciences (UGC Care Listed), Vol XXII, No 1 January- June 2022, ISSN-0972-8945 (Print), 107-115.
‘Verbs in the Early Speeches of Two Manipuri-speaking Children’, (Co-author L. Iboyaima Singh’) in Nepalese Linguistics Journal, Vol 35, 2022, ISSN 0259-1006, 24-32.
‘Similarities Found Between Cultures of Korean And Manipur’, in Humanising Language Teaching by Pilgrims, December 2022 Issue 6. ISSN 1755-9715.
RECENT SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS (Attended/participated)
Attended ‘the 31st Oreintation Programme’ organized by UGC-HRDC, Manipur University from 23rd December 2016 to 20th January 2017.
Attended a two week Faculty Development Programme on ‘ Blended Learning: Alternative Dimensions’ organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, from 12th January 2021- 29th January 2021.
Presented a paper titled Use of folk literature of some of the North Eastern tribes in Korean language teaching in Tribal literature and Philosophy of North East India (2020) organized by Poorvangan and Indian Council of Social Research, North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong
Presented a paper titled Using linguistic tools for effective Korean language learning on Emerging Trends in Korean Studies in South Asia: An Interdisciplinary Perspective (2017) organised by Centre for Korean Studies JNU, with Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University
Presented a paper titled Adjectival Phrases in Korean and Manipuri on Korean Language Education in India and Korean Culture (2017) organised by AKLEI with Jamia Millia Islamia University
Presented a paper titled The Status of Baram Language in mailung Village of Nepal in the 39th Annual Conference of the Linguistic Society of Nepal (2018) organised by Linguistic Society of Nepal with Central Development of Nepalbhasha, Tribhuvan University
Presented a paper titled The Importance of Pronunciation in Assessment of Korean Language Listening Ability on Emerging Trends in Korean Studies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective (2018) organised by Centre for Korean Studies, JNU with EFLU, Hyderabad
Presented a paper titled Use of Popular Culture in Korean Language Teaching on Emerging Trends in Korean Studies: An Inter-Cultural Perspective (2018) organised by Centre for Korean Studies with Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka
Presented a paper titled A Sociolinguistic Survey of Baram Speakers of Mailung Village of Gorkha Distric,t Nepal on The Approaches and Methodologies for the study of Indigenous and Endangered Languages (2018) organised by National Law University, Delhi
Presented a paper titled Importance of Basic Linguistic Knowledge while Teaching Second Language on Applied Linguistics in 21st Century: Issues and Perspectives (2018) organised by Dept of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar
Presented a paper titled Understanding Korean Language Learning from a Learner’s Perspective on Korean Language Learning and Teaching in India: Status and Possibilities (2019) organized by AKLEI with Centre for Korean Studies, JNU
Presented a paper titled A Brief Account of the Culture of Korea on 1st Korean Studies Workshop for Indian Educators in NorthEast India (2019) organized by Department of Foreign Language, MU
Presented a paper titled Korean perspective of Manipuri dishes and Manipuri perspective of Korean food on Anthropology of Food and Health (2020) organized by Dept of anthropology, DU
Presented a paper titled An account of certain customs and rituals of Baram people in the 40th Annual Conference of the Linguistic Society of Nepal (2019) organized by Linguistic Society of Nepal with Central Department of Anthropology, Tribhuvan University.
Presented a paper titled Expanding Reader Base for Manipuri Folklore through Korean Language Learning Programme in the 7th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences organized by INTCESS with OCERINT, Dubai
Presented a paper titled Challenges Faced in Korean Language ‘Online’ on Emerging Trends in Korean Studies in India and South Asia (2020) organized by Centre for Korean Studies, JNU.
Presented a paper titled A look at the conceptual aspect of kinship terms in Korean and Meiteilon (Manipuri) in the 41st Annual Conference of the Linguistic Society of Nepal (2020) organized by Linguistic Society of Nepal and Central Department of Linguistics, Tribhuvan University
Presented a paper titled Similarities Between Cultures of Korea and Manipur in the Similarities Between Cultures of Korea and Manipur organized by Department of Foreign Language, MU
Presented a paper titled Colour terms in Manipuri (Meiteilon) in the Workshop on Colourful Concepts from a Linguistic Point of View (2021) organized by Department of German Linguistics, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany.
Presented a paper titled ‘Issues and challenges in online listening classes’ in the 2021 Fall Conference of the Joongwon Linguistic Society of Korea in October 2021.
Presented a paper titled ‘Noun-modification in Manipuri and Korean’, in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on ‘Korean language Education in India: Strategies and Methodologies’, held at Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 19th and 20th August, 2016.
Presented a paper titled ‘Korean Language Education in Manipur University’, in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on ‘Strategic Approach to Korean Language Education in India’ organized by AKLEI, on 21st and 22nd February, 2014 at Convention Hall, J.N.U, Delhi.
Attended a workshop on ‘Korean Language Faculty Workshop by Korean Cultural Centre’, sponsored by the Embassy of Republic of Korea, Delhi in November 2014.
Presented a paper titled ‘Role of Culture in Foreign Language Learning’, in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on ‘Teaching Methodology of Culture in Korean Language Education’, held at new Conference Hall, J.N.U on 22nd and 23rd February, 2013.
Presented a paper titled ‘Relativization strategy in Manipuri and Korean’, in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on ‘India-Korea Diplomatic Relations’, held at new Conference Centre University of Delhi, Delhi, on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013
Presented a paper titled ‘Chuseok in Korea and tarpon katpa in Manipur’, in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on. ‘India-Korea Relations in the Emerging Asian Order’ held at University Guest House-Conference Hall, University of Delhi, Delhi, on 16th and 17th March, 2012.
Presented a paper titled ‘Objectives and methods for teaching grammar’, in workshop organized by International Association of Korean Language Education on ‘Korean Language Education at D.U. on 28th and 29th of September 2012.
Presented a paper titled ‘Translation and Korean Language Learning’, in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on ‘Teaching Methodology of Korean Writing Education for Indian Learners’ held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 25th and 26th February, 2011.
Presented a paper titled ‘Basic Colour Terms in Korean and Manipuri’, in Proceedings‘Indo-Korea Relations: Towards Progress’ held at India International Centre, New Delhi, on 25th and 26th February, 2011.
Presented a paper titled ‘Cultural diffusion through sports: a case study of Taekwondo in India’, co- authord by L.Iboyaima Singh in Proceedings Book of the International Seminar on on ‘ Changing Dynamics of Indo-Korea Relations: Step Forward’ held at India International Centre, New Delhi, on 22nd and 23rd February,2010.
Presented paper titled ‘A Thrust to the “Korean Fad” in Manipur’ in International Seminar on ‘India-Korea Relations in The Resurgent Asia’ held in University of Delhi, Delhi, February 20-21, 2009.
Presented paper titled ‘The Advantage of using Devnagri script in Korean Language Teaching’ in International Seminar on ‘Multiculturalism and Korean Language Education’ held in University of Delhi, Delhi, February 16-17, 2009.
Attended International Seminar on ‘Endangered Languages, Multilinguality and Identity’ held at Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, Delhi, March, 2008.
Presented paper titled ‘Self-emulation in Korean Culture and Language by Manipuri Youth’ in International Seminar on ‘Upcoming Horizons of Indo-Korea Relations’ held in University of Delhi, Delhi, February 20-21, 2008.
Attended National level Seminar on ‘Language and Interfaces’ held at the Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, Delhi, March, 2006.
Attended International Seminar on Applied Linguistics in a Global World held at the Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, Delhi, December 12-14, 2003