JKKN College of Arts and Science

Dr. A. Aravinth Raja .

Assistant professor — English

Years Experience

Research Papers

Awards Won

👤Professional Summary

Dr. A. Aravinth Raja is an accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as Assistant Professor of English at J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science (Autonomous). With over five years of teaching experience and more than seven years of research engagement, he has established himself as a dynamic scholar in the fields of English Studies and Linguistics. He holds dual Master degrees in English and Linguistics, a PGDTE from EFLU Hyderabad, and a Ph.D., and has qualified UGC-NET (English and Linguistics), TNSET, and UGC-JRF. His research is interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of Applied Linguistics, ESL pedagogy, Cognitive Language Studies, and Cultural Studies, with a growing emphasis on AI-mediated language learning. His scholarly contributions include 16 research publications, a book on Salman Rushdie, and presentations at 23 national and international conferences. He has also delivered over 20 invited talks and keynote addresses. Dr. Aravinth Raja teaching philosophy integrates technology, cultural sensitivity, and innovative pedagogical practices, particularly in multilingual and ESL contexts aligned with NEP 2020. He has held several administrative and leadership roles, including President of the Institution Innovation Council and member of IQAC. A recipient of multiple recognitions, including Best Paper Award and NPTEL Topper distinctions.

🎓Academic Qualifications

Degree	Specialisation	University	Year
Ph.D	English Language Teaching	Manonmaniam Sundaranar University	2023
PGDTE	English Language Teaching	EFLU, Hyderabad	2020
M.A.	Linguistics	Annamalai University	2020
M.A.	English	Manonmaniam Sundaranar University	2018

💼Experience

TEACHING · 6 YEARS

2018 – 2019

Assistant Professor of English

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

2021 – PRESENT

Assistant Professor of English

J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Komarapalayam

📖Research & Publications

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

NEP and Multilingual Pedagogy: Assessing Translanguaging in Indian ESL Education

· Teresian Journal of English Studies, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024

Intelligent Tutoring System: Integrating AI-based Technology in Second Language Classrooms

· Interdisciplinary Research Journal for Humanities, Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022

Game-based Language Learning among Indian School Children: A Comprehensive Review, Historical Analysis, and Future Prospects

· Interdisciplinary Research Journal for Humanities, Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023

Teaching English as Second Language: Culture and Task-Oriented Approach

· International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2019

Gauging the Competence of ESL Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Study

· Literary Endeavour, Vol. X, Issue 2, 2019

Does Using Culturally Familiar Texts in Second-Language Classrooms Enhance the Teaching-Learning Process?

· International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Vol. 24, Issue 2, 2020

Translation as Transmission: Knowledge, Culture and Ideology

· Language in India, ISSN: 1930-2940, Vol. 19:1, 2019

Linguistic Heterogeneity and Cultural Pluralism: Recent Trends in South Asian Literatures

· Research Journal of English, ISSN: 2456-2696, Special Issue, pp. 315-317

Sign, Structure and Heterotopia in Culinary Activities: A Semiotic Study

· Literary Endeavour, Vol. X, Special Issue, pp. 287-290, ISSN: 0976-299X, 2019

Marginalization, Victimization and Emancipation: A Study of The Poisoned Bread

· Journal for English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. IX, Issue I

Language as a Tool of Discrimination: Segregation and Sequestration in The Rhythm of Violence

· Sadakath: A Research Bulletin, Vol. VI, Special Edition, 2019

The Journey Towards the Self: A Study of Amitav Ghosh The Hungry Tide in an Ecocritical Perspective

· International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities, ISSN: 2321-7065, Vol. 6, Issue 10, 2018

Victimization of the Marginalised: A Study of The Storeyed House

· Literary Herald: An International Refereed Peer-Reviewed English e-Journal, ISSN: 2454-3365, Vol. 4, Issue 4, 2018

Life and Culture of Tribal People in Kerala: A Study of Mother Forest

· LangLit: An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal, ISSN: 2349-5189

The Rise in Social Consciousness: From Early Modern to Postmodern Literature

· Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science, EISSN: 2456-5571, Vol. 3, Special Issue 3, 2018

Voyeuristic Visual Culture and Representation of Women in 21st Century Advertisements: A Cultural and Media Study

· International Journal for Research and Development in Environmental Education, ISSN: 2277-757, Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018

ACADEMIC PROFILES

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🔒Certifications & Training

Applied Linguistics

IIT Madras

Forensic Linguistics

IIT Madras

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

IIT Guwahati

Tools and Technologies of Language Documentation

IIT Kharagpur

The Psychology of Language

IIT Guwahati

Advanced Cognitive Processes

IIT Kanpur

Fundamental Concepts in Sociolinguistics

IIT Madras

Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes

IIT Kanpur

B.Ed. Pedagogy of Teaching English

EFLU, Hyderabad

Annual Refresher Programme in ELT

Gujarat University

Using Educational Technology in ELT Classroom

Iowa State University (US Dept. of State)

Integrating Critical Thinking Skills in EFL

World Learning (US Dept. of State)

🏆Awards & Recognitions

Award	Body	Year
Best Research Paper Award	Sadakathullah Appa College
NPTEL Course Topper - Applied Linguistics	IIT Madras, SWAYAM-NPTEL
NPTEL Course Topper - Forensic Linguistics	IIT Madras, SWAYAM-NPTEL