<p><img alt="" src="https://farookcollege.ac.in/imgserver/uploads/attachments/Ed__c5f4530c-1b48-48f3-8c41-e1bad4c1ce50_.png" style="height:100%; width:100%" /></p> <p>Initiated along with the inception of the college, the department has been running both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It is a recognized research centre under the Calicut University and has been functioning as the centre for advanced research in language and literature. The faculty has been renowned for its activities in the area of comparative literature and linguistics.</p>
Dr K Rizwana Sultana
Associate Professor and Head
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Qualification
– M.A. English
– B.Ed.
– PhD in English
Dr. K.A. Aysha Swapna
Associate Professor
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Qualification
– M. A. English Language and Literature
– B.Ed in English
– PhD in English
Dr Zeenath Mohamed Kunhi
Assistant Professor
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Qualification
– M.A. English Language & Literature
– M.Phil in English
– PhD in English
Dr. E K Muhamed Ali
Assistant Professor
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Qualification
– M.A.
– B.Ed.
– M.Phil
– PhD
BA English is a 6 semester graduation programme. Students aspiring to pursue BA English must have completed Class 12th (HSE or any other equivalent examination)
| BA English Language and Literature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 6 Semesters | +2 or its equivalent | 40 |
MA English is a 2 year Post Graduation programme, for students who have cleared their BA in English from a recognised university. Students with a degree other than B.A. English or Functional English have to appear for an entrance examination.
| MA English Language and Literature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 4 Semesters | **BA/B.Sc with 45% of marks in Part III or Part 1 / CGPA 2 | 20 |
**An entrance test will be conducted for those who have’nt opted English as the core programme.
Admission to Ph.D programme is done as per the guidelines of the University of Calicut. Ph.D.Pprogramme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
| Ph.D (No. of Research Guides - 10) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 3-5 years | MA English | Subject to Availability |
This
is a hi-tech facility for focused improvement of communication capabilities.
The inter-active multimedia set up can cater to regular students and outsiders.
The institute is furnished with 30 computer systems and other infrastructural
facilities.
The
department has a well-equipped research room with computers and wi-fi
connection to cater to the needs of the research scholars. It is also a
platform for academic deliberations.
The department has a well-furnished library
with over 1500 books. The library also has a reference section carrying Ph. D
theses of the research scholars of the centre, dissertations, projects and a
number of journals and magazines. The library is enriched by the contributions
from a number of well-wishers that include retired teachers, alumni, staff,
scholars and students.
|
Sl.No |
Faculty |
Title
of the Project |
Funding
agency |
Date
of joining and progress |
|
1 |
Dr. T.V.Prakash |
Methodology
for Folkloristics: A unique translation of Dr. Raghavan
Payyanad’s book based on Theyyam |
CPE (1stPhase) |
2007 completed |
|
2 |
Dr. Habeeb C |
Collection Classification and
Publishing of the Articles and Creative Writing of the Visually Impaired |
CPE (2nd Phase) |
2011 completed |
|
3 |
Dr. Sajitha M.A. |
PEP (Proficiency Enhancement Programme) |
CPE (3rdPhase) |
2014 completed |
|
4 |
Abdul Shafeek C.H |
SMS(Specialised Methodology Scheme) |
CPE (3rd Phase) |
2014 completed |
|
5 |
Dr. E.K. Muhammed Ali |
SET (Social Endearment
Through Translation) |
CPE (3rd Phase) |
2014 completed |
|
6 |
Abdul Sathar C.P |
SPELL(Specialised Programme in
English Language learning) |
RUSA |
2019 completed |
|
7 |
Abdul Shafeek C.H |
Five Day Workshop for Teachers on The
Foundations of Philosophy and Literary Theory |
RUSA |
2019 completed |
|
8 |
Dr. Habeeb C |
Workshop
on Communicative Skills for the Visually Impaired
|
RUSA |
2020 completed |
|
9 |
Dr. Ubaid V.P.C |
Publication of an Anthology of
Translated Poems on Prophet Mohammed – (Pbuh) |
RUSA |
2020 completed |
Chairperson, Board of Studies in English and Functional English, Farook College
Member, Board of Studies in English, University of Calicut ( Since
February 2020 )
Member , ELTAI (English Language Teacher’s Association of India)
Board
of Studies in Functional English, University of Calicut ( Since February 2020)
UG English Academic Committee member of SN Open
University.
ELTAI Life time member.
Alumni Facilitator, Iowa State University.
Community Lead, Open AE Program.
ELTAI
– English Language Teachers’ Association of India
The department has secured five star status in the 21 day ASAP
programme funded by Higher Education, government of Kerala.
Book Authored
Book edited
Papers Published:
“Oral Communication Through Media: Revival of Radio”Assonance, the Department of Russian and Comparative Literary Studies, Department of Russian and Comparative Literature, University of Calicut in November 2008, No:12. P.91-97
“The Silent Violent Voice of George Lamming in Water With Berries”International Journal of Multicultural Literature.(July Vol.3, Issue 3, July 2012).P.54-60(ISSN2231-6248)
“Hybridity and Between-ity in The River Between”,Versos and Rectos: Translation and Recreation Across Borders and Cultures ed. Dr. Lata Marina Varghese , Post Graduate Department of Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta. (2010) P.120-125 (ISBN978-81-921377-0-4)
“English Language Assessment: Theory and Practice” International Journal of English Language, Literature &Humanities Volume I Issue IV 2013 December , 2013 (ISSN 2321-7065)
(Co-author)“The Rise of Women From Behind The Veil: A Study of the Historical Novel The Feast of Roses by InduSundaresan”Research Scholar An International Refereed e-Journal of Literary ExplorationsVol 2 Issue I 2014 ISSN 2320 – 6101
“ Assessment of the Oral Skills in Schools and Colleges”. New Technology Trends in Classrooms. Ed.Prof. Vineetha Sophia Gabriel. Poorna Publications, July 2015.( ISBN: 978-81-300-1695-57207(7-2015)168. I.o.a.
(Co-author)“ “Women Critics and Malayalam Literary Criticism: A Brief History of Literary Marginalisation”. Literary Quest:An International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Monthly, Online Journal of English Language and Literature . Vol. 2 Issue 5 October 2015 ISSN 2349-5650
(Co-author) “Anguish and Revolt as the Basic Rasas of Dalit Writing: A Comparative Study of the Select Short Stories ofBandhumadhav and AvinashDolas”.International Indexed & Refereed Research Journal, ISSN-0975-3486, (Print), E- ISSN-2320-5482, Sept-Oct, 2014, (Combined) VOL- VI – ISSUE-60-61 ( international)
“The Neocolonial Power in the Good Lie”. Singularities: A Transdisciplinary Biannual Research Journal. Vol. 3 Issue 1 January 2016“The Neocolonial Power in the Good Lie”. Singularities: A Transdisciplinary Biannual Research Journal. Vol. 3 Issue 1 January 2016 P. 206-12 (ISSN2348-3369) “Autonomous Existence: Female Body as an Embodiment of Power”. Women: Privacy, Profession, Position State Vanitha Committee, AKPCTA, March 2019. 978-81-927201-6-6 (Co-author)“ “Crossdressing as a Liberative Disguise: The Motif of the Masculine Mask in Aphra Behn’sThe Rover Or The Banished Cavaliers NEW ACADEMIA: An International Journal of English Language, Literature and Literary Theory,Vol. VIII, Issue II, April 2019, U.G.C. Journal No. 44829Online ISSN 2347-2073 P. 206-12 (ISSN2348-3369)
(Co-author)“ “Crossdressing as a Liberative Disguise: The Motif of the Masculine Mask in Aphra Behn’sThe Rover Or The Banished Cavaliers NEW ACADEMIA: An International Journal of English Language, Literature and Literary Theory,Vol. VIII, Issue II, April 2019, U.G.C. Journal No. 44829Online ISSN 2347-2073
1. Swapna, K. A.
Aysha, Representations of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Milan Kundera’s
‘TheZert’. Versos and Rectos – Translation and Re-creation Across Boarders and
Culture, Post Graduate Department of English, Catholicate College,
Pathanamthitta, Sept 2010, Page Nos. 145-151, ISBN 978-81-921377-0-4
2. Swapna, K. A. Aysha, Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE): Prospects Awaiting Higher Education. Academie, UGC Academic
Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University, Vol. XIII, No.1, Page Nos. 78 -80,
January, 2011, ISSN 2229-6581.
3. Swapna, K. A. Aysha, Muted Voices Among
Brutal Forces: Representation of Women in Shirin Ebadi’s ‘Iran Awakening : A
Memoir of Revolution and Hope , Changing Worlds Reviewing and Reinventing
Literature and Culture, Post Graduate Department of English, Catholicate
College, Pathanamthitta, Jan 2012, Page Nos. 276-285,ISBN 978-81-920711-0-7
4. Swapna, K. A. Aysha, Eugenics and Covert
Racism Uncovered in Caryl Phillip’s ‘The Final Passage’, New Literatures :
Themes, Perspectives & Recent Trends ,Post Graduate Department of English
and Research Centre, Government Brennen College, Thalassery, August 2012,
p 74-81 , ISBN 978-81-926753-0-5.
5. Rajna C. V, Swapna, K. A. Aysha,
The Politics of Proselytism and Overcoming Laws of Patriarchy: A Study of Bama
and Dayabai, The Resilient Indian Women: Pre and Post Empowerment, Centre for
Women’s Studies, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Feb 2013
6. Swapna, K. A. Aysha, “Dissenting Voice of
Shirin Ebadi: Representation of Democracy inIran Awakening: A Memoir of
Revolution and Hope”, The Criterion: An International Journal in English,
August 2013, Vol. IV, Issue. IV, p 1-5, ISSN 0976-8165, www.the-criterion.com
7. Swapna, K. A. Aysha, “Caricatures of
Afghani Ethnic Divide and Migrations in Marc Forster’s ’The Kite Runner’,
Galaxy: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, , November 2014, Vol.
III, Issue. VI, p 005-009, ISSN 2278-9529 www.galaxyimrj.com
8. Swapna, K. A. Aysha, Opaque Comic Mischief
and the Rhetorical Situation in Milan Kundera’s The Zert (The Joke), Humour:
Texts, Contexts, Ed. P. P. Ajayakumar et al., Creative Books, New Delhi, 2015,
Page nos. 353-360, ISBN: 978-81-8043-117-3.
9. Swapna K. A, Aysha. “ Calpurnia’s Lament”.
Shakespeare Sings: An Anthology of Contemporary Poems, Publication
division, Farook College, February, 2017, p 25. ISBN: 978-81-927530-8-9.
10. Swapna K. A, Aysha. Depiction of Ethnic
Tension and Descrimination in Marc Forster’s The Kite Runner (2007),
Ecologies of the New: Matter, Mind & Body, Vol I,2017, Page nos. 353-360,
ISBN: 978-93–528188–8-4.
11. Swapna, Aysha K. A, Muhammed Asha.
“Tourism as a Neo-colonial Structure in Jamaica Kincaid’s ‘A Small Place’. “
Pastiche: An Anthology of Research Papers in English, Centre for Advanced
Studies and Research In English Language and Literature, 2018, ISBN:
978-81-926652-3-8.
12. Swapna, Aysha K. A. “Conflicting Notions
of Entangled Lives: Questions on Spatial Identity in Transcultural
Borderlands”. International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies
IRJMS, Vol.4, Issue 1, January, 2018, p 1-5. ISSN: 2454-8499, www.irjms.in ,
http://www.irjms.in/sites/irjms/index.php/files/article/view/644/556
13. Swapna, Aysha K. A. “Beautiful
Black: Counter Rhetoric of Shame and Anger.” Veda’s Journal of English
Language and Literature JOELL, Vol.5, No.1, 2018, pp.189-194. ISSN: 2349-9753,
www.joell.in,
http://joell.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/189-194-BEAUTIFUL-BLACK-COUNTER-RHETORIC.pdf
14. Swapna, Aysha K. A. “Surmounting
Patriarchy of Proselytism in Dayabhai’sPachaviral” International Journal of
English Language and Literature in Humanities, IJELLH, Vol.6, No. 8, August
2018, ISSN 2321-7065. www.ijellj.com. https://ijellh.com/OJS/index.php/OJS/article/view/4741
Articles
in Journals.
1. Mufeeda T and Sajid
A Latheef “Pairing Of The Same Sex In Literature: Gizmo To Liberate The
Unconscious” The Philosopher, SreeSankaracharya University, Tirur, India,
January-June 2015 Vol:1No:3, pg:42-48, ISSN2319-8311
2. Mufeeda T.
“Redefining Virginity: The Politics of Representation of Rape Victims in
Cinema” The Quest: International Multi-disciplinary Research Journal.
Vol-vi, issue-iv, June 2017. ISSN- 2278-4497.
3. Mufeeda T.
“Demystifying the Sensual: A study of select Poems of Oscar Wilde” Singularities:International
Trans-disciplinary Biannual Research Journal, vol-5, issue-1, January 2018.
ISSN- 2348-3369.
4. Mufeeda T.
“Same-sex pairing in Literature as a Public Encoding of the Private” IJELL
(International Journal of English Language and Literature in Humanities). Vol.
6, Issue 9, September 2018. ISSN- 2321-7065
5. Mufeeda T. “Imaging
the Sexual Innuendos: A Study of Amrita Patil’s Kari” Dialog, A Biannual
Peer Reviewed Journal. Issue: 36 Autumn 2020. ISSN 0975-4881
Chapters
in Books/Proceedings
1. Mufeeda T.
“Politics of Representation: Portrayal of the Exotic Other in KaathalKondein”,
The Politics of Representation of the Self and the Other in Literature and
Film:Pedagogy Beyond the Text, Centre for Advanced Studies and Research in
English Language and Literature, Farook college, Calicut, 2012, vol 1, pg. 166,
ISBN 978-81-926652-1-4
2. Mufeeda
T. “Unveiling The Implicit Mystery In Chaplin’s Attempt To Blend Comedy
And Pathos: A Study Of The Modern Times” Houmour Texts, Contexts, Creative
Books, New Delhi, 2015, pg- 210. ISBN:978-81-8043-117-3.
3. Mufeeda T. “Queering
the Gothic: An Exploration of Victorian Homophobia in ‘The Canterville
Ghost’” Writing Gothic: An Anthology of Critical Essays. Publication
Division, MES Mampad College, March 2017. ISBN- 978-81-926873-2-2.
4. Mufeeda T. “From
page to Screen: Appropriation of Hamlet’s Procrastination on the
Screen” Ecologies of the New: Matter Mind and Body- An Anthology of
Research Papers. Vol 1, Publication Division MES Mampad College, ISBN-
978-93-528188-8-4.
5. Mufeeda T.
“Homosexual Innuendos in Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Remarkable Rocket’” Pastiche:
An Anthology of Research Papers in English. Center for Advanced Language and
Literatures in English, Farook College, 2018. ISBN- 978-81-926652-3-8
6. Mufeeda T.
“JosteinGaarder’s Sophie’s World: A Deliberation on Philosophy. Second
Thoughts: An Anthology of Thoughts, Dreams and Memoirs. Publication Division
DGM MES Mampad College, 2020. ISBN: 978-81-935049-3-2
Translations
1. Translated the
chapter “God’s Reply” in Still I Soar by Abdulla Kattunkandy, Naduvilakam
Books, Kozhikode, 2019
Books
1. Mufeeda T. (Ed), I v/s Eye: An Anthology of the Visually Impaired, Department of English, Farook college, Calicut, 2014. ISBN : 978-81-926652-2-1.
Papers in Journals/Proceedings
1. Subversive Language Vs Patriarchy and Colonization: An Analysis of The God of Small Things, Journal of Literature, Culture and Media Studies, N. D. R. Chandra, Vol 2, Jan - June (Summer) 2010 (ISSN 0974 - 7192).
2. Baby Bush Go Home: A Dialogue on Bush’s Monologic Principles, Indian Writing in English: Critical Perspectives, Dr. Vishwanath Bite and Dr. Aravind Nawale, Aavishkar Publications, 2011 (ISBN: 9788179103449).
3. Arundhati Roy as an Ecofeminist, The Discourse – A Bilingual Refereed Quarterly Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 2 (July/Sept 2012), PP. 74 – 86 (ISSN 2278 - 0920).
4. The Dialectics of Being and Belonging: An Analysis of Ampat Koshy’s Poems, Singularities: A Transdisciplinary Biannual Research Journal, Ed. Dr. E. Babu, 2013, ISSN 2348 – 3369.
5. Life is such Stuff a Dreams are Made on: An Interpretation of Strindberg’s The Dream Play, European Academic Research, Vol 2, Issue 6 (September, 2014), PP.7861 – 7873 (ISSN 2286 - 4822).
6. From Behind the Veil to Behind the Wheel:Wadjda, International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 4, Issue 2 (June 2014), PP. 87 – 92 (ISSN 2278 -7275).
7. Sense in Nonsense and Nonsense in Sense: An Analysis of Nonsense Verse and Nursery Rhymes, Humour: Texts, Contexts, P. P. Ajayakumar et al., Creative Books, New Delhi, 2015, PP. 353 - 360, ISBN: 978 - 81- 8043 – 117 - 3.
8. Interview with Arundhati Roy: A Voice for the Voiceless, Das Literarisch, Ed. S. M. Yahiya Ibrahim, Vol 1, Issue 1, June 2015, PP. 77 – 80, ISSN: 2454 -4647.
9. Music in Shakespeare Films, (co-authored by Dr. ThiyagarajaSarma), The Context, Ed. Kumar Wani, Vol 3, Issue 1, Mumbai: Magnus Publishing, 2016, PP. 65 – 74, ISSN 2349 – 4948.
10. Power of the Carnivalesque : An Analysis of Arundhati Roy's Select Writings on Neo-imperialism, Singularities: A Transdisciplinary Biannual Research Journal. Ed. Dr. E.Babu, Vol. 3, July 2016. ISSN No: 2348 – 3369
11. “An Ecocritical Perspective of Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things” (Co-authored by Rukhaya M.K.) SageApril-June 2017 DOI: 10.1177/2158244017712767
12. “Male Spirits vs. Female Monsters: Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes in Malayalam Horror Movies.” Writing Gothic: An Anthology of Critical Essays published by the Publication Division - MES Mampad College. ISBN-978-81-926873-2-2
13.“Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things: A Carnival Square.” Pastiche. Published by Centre for Research and Advanced Studies, Department of English, Farook College. 978-81-926652-3-8
14.“Introduction.” Whispers of the Flow by Saleem Thekkan. Lipi Publications, Kozhikode. 2018 978-81-8802-366-0
15“Beyond Race and Colour: The Cementing of a Beautiful Bond.”Phenomenal Leader: Musings on the Prophet. Xpress Publishing, 2020 .ISBN:978-1-64951-277-2
Published
Poems in Anthologies and Journals
1 “Alzheimer’s” & “Breathless” in The Survivor’s Guide to Bedlam. Ed.BrianWrixon and John Hirst & Poets with Voices Strong. Ontario: Burlington, 2012. ISBN978-0-9879822-8-
2 “Carpe diem.” Puppet on a String. UK: Destinytowrite Publications, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-4716-3499-4.
3. “Words.” Sticks and Stones. UK: Destinytowrite Publications, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-4710-8380-8
4. Haiku Collection in Poets International .Ed. Mohammed Fakhruddin.April, 2012. Pp 25-26
5.“Monolithic Men.” Earth-Water-Sky. Ed.BrianWrixon and Poets with Voices Strong. Ontario: BWrixon Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-9880958-3-0
1. BETWEEN BIOS AND ZOE AND A SUFI ALTERNATIVE: A BIOPOLITICAL
READING OF MAJID MAJIDI’S BARAN International
Journal of Advanced Research, June 2014, pp 40-44,
ISSN 2278-7275
Book Edited
1.Pakal ThanneRathry Varum
Vare- EnglishilePravajakaKavithakal (Translation of English Poems on Prophet
Muhammed), Publication Division, Farook College, June 2020. ISBN:
978-81-935852-1-4
Research Paper Published
1. ‘An Evaluation of Theories of Translation’, KTLYST- A Peer-Reviewed Multi Lingual Literary and Cultural Research Journal, KTM College of Advanced Studies, Karuvarakundu, 20-November-2019 (ISSN : 2582-4163)
2.“Assessing the Translational Distinctions of Waleed Bleyhesh al Amri’s The Luminous Qur’ān: Shift from Translation towards Adaptation” Aligarh Journal Of Quranic Studies, Volume 2, Issue 2, October 2019 (ISSN: 2582-0796)
3. The paper titled ‘Others’
in the Qur’ān: Exegesis of ‘A Word Common’ has been accepted to publish in an
Edited volume will be published jointly by K. A. Nizami Centre for Qur’anic
Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and Ahsan Academy, South Africa.
(Acceptance Date: September 3, 2020)
1. Normalizing in Third Dimensions- Analysis of Power and Gender in Bahubali: The Beginning, March 2016, Kottayam, Scholars Associations of Kerala, Vol.6 No. 1, Research Scholar, ISSN 2249-6696
2. Memories Ablaze: A Study on the Play of Colours in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things, September 2016 ,Vol. 2 Issue 2, GEORG International Quarterly Online Journal, ISSN 2454-5511
3. The Moons of Uranus, February 2017, Farook College, Publications Division, First Edition, Shakespeare Sings, ISBN 978-81-927530-8-9
4. Blogging…A Study on Blogs in connection with Malayalam Language and Literature, May 2017
WMO Arts and Science College, Media Activism and Advertising, ISBN 978-93-5258-412-3
5. He Still Wields the Spectre- Gender Representation in Select Malayalam Movies, June 2017
Kottayam, Scholars Associations of Kerala, Vol.7 No.2, Research Scholar, ISSN 2249-6696
6 Disnefying Her Looks- Analysing the Concept of Beauty, Femininity and Heroism Presented in Moana, June 2017, Vol.3 Issue 1, Literary Herald- International Refereed English e-Journal, ISSN 2454-3365
7. She is the Afghan Woman- Problematizing the Status of Women in The Kite Runner, June 2017
Vol. 6 Issue 4, Quest International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2278-4497
8. Analysing the Themes of Feminine Sensibility and Rebellion in the Poetry of Kamala Das and Sylvia Plath, July 2017, Vol.8 Issue 3(8), Researcher’s World- Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce, ISSN 2231-4172