Amit  Kumar

Amit Kumar

Assistant Professor, English, GSHS, HYD

Education
Ph. D.
Email ID
kamit@gitam.edu
Education
Ph. D.
About
He joined GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad in July 2017. Prior to this, he did his PhD in English Language Education and M. Phil in English Language Education from EFL University, Hyderabad. His area of interest includes English for Academic Purposes, Academic Writing, English for Specific Purposes, Methods and Materials of Teaching English, Bi/Multilingualism, Soft skills and Professional Communication. He has co-authored two books and publish research articles in national and international journals, and some book chapters in books with ISBN. He has organised and coordinated conferences, seminars, workshops, and talks. He has also been the resource person for some training programmes.

Education

Degree Name Institute & College name Year of Graduation/Award
Ph.D (English Language Education) EFL University, Hyderabad, India 2018
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching English EFL University, Hyderabad, India 2013
M. Phil (English Language Education) EFL University, Hyderabad, India 2012
Certificate of Proficiency in Italian (Non-Intensive) EFL University, Hyderabad, India 2011
B. Ed (English) EFL University, Hyderabad, India 2010
MA TMBU Bhagalpur, Bihar 2006
BA Marwari College, Bhagalpur 2004

Experience

Designation Organization From Date To Date
Assistant Professor GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad 01-05-2018 30-04-2019
Assistant Professor GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad 29-06-2017 30-04-2018
TEACHING ASSISTANT EFL UNIVERSITY 02-07-2012 23-12-2016

Collaborative Reflective Practices A Self Reflective Journey from Planning to ImplementationLokaratna An International eJournal on Folklore, Others, -2017, X, 248-267

Title of the book Book / Chapter Name of the publisher Subject area Edition Page numbers ISBN Published year
Classroom Tasks in English A Resource Book for Multilingual Teaching Book Viva Books Private Limited DELHI MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION FIRST ISBN97893883 2018
An Investigation of the Needs and Incorporation of Study Skills Components in a Multilingual Classroom in India Chapters Viva Books Private Limited DELHI MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION FIRST 224-236 9788130927633 2016
Learning to learn A Book on Study Skills Book Viva Books Private Limited DELHI ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES FIRST 978813093243 2015
English in the Class The Art & Science of Communication Chapters New Delhi Prestige Books International ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING FIRST 224-236 978938218648 2014
Seminar name Organized by Venue Start date End date Title of the paper presented Role Co presenter
National Centre for English Language Studies (CELS) at the Central University of Hyderabad, India Centre for English Language Studies (CELS) at the Central University of Hyderabad, India 25-Feb-2019 25-Feb-2019 A Call for MALL In an EAP Context Participated
National Charaiveti, Campus Connect Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, GITAM Hyderabad Student Chapter at GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 05-Feb-2019 05-Feb-2019 Organized
National Public Relations Society of India, Hyderabad Chapter & Press Club Hyderabad at GSHS, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 24-Jan-2019 25-Jan-2019 Organized
National Bhabans Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce, Sainikpuri, Hyderabad Bhabans Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce, Sainikpuri, Hyderabad 20-Jan-2017 21-Jan-2017 Exploring the Impact of Peerfeedback on Learners Argumentative Skills Participated
National the Dept. of ESL Studies, EFL University, Hyderabad. EFL University, Hyderabad. 26-Feb-2015 26-Feb-2015 Participated
National Department of English, Gudleppa Hallikeri College, Dharwad, Karnataka Department of English, Gudleppa Hallikeri College, Dharwad, Karnataka 02-Aug-2013 03-Aug-2013 Using Needs Analysis as a Technique for Designing an ESP Course on Business Communication Skills Participated
National The British Council and EFL University HICC, HYDERABAD 16-Mar-2013 18-Mar-2013 Participated
National GNIT, HYDERABAD GNIT, HYDERABAD 02-Mar-2013 03-Mar-2013 An Investigation of the Needs and Incorporation of Study Skills components in a Multilingual classroom in India Participated
Seminar name Organized by Venue Start date End date Title of the paper presented Role Co presenter
International the Department of English Literature, EFL University EFL University, Hyderabad. 19-Nov-2012 21-Nov-2012 Participated
International The British Council and EFL University HICC, HYDERABAD 03-Mar-2012 05-Mar-2012 Participated
International Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad and ELTAI Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad 23-Jan-2012 25-Jan-2012 Participated
International ELT@I Hyderabad Chapter GNIT, HYDERABAD 27-Feb-2011 28-Feb-2011 Developing Study Skills of the 10th class learners of Bihar Board School An Experimental Study Participated
International The British Council and EFL University HICC, HYDERABAD 22-Jan-2011 24-Jan-2011 Participated
Title Type Organized by Venue Start date End date Role
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEM Faculty development program TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, KOLKATA 24-Jun-2019 26-Jun-2019 Participated
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS Quality improvement program DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABAD GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 22-May-2019 03-Jun-2019 Organized
Skill Enhancement Programme for the Non Teaching Staffs Quality improvement program DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABAD GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 21-May-2018 09-Jun-2018 Resource Person
CURRENT METHODS AND APPROACHES IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Faculty development program DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABAD IN ASSOCIATION WITH ELTAI MEDAK CHAPTER GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 02-Apr-2018 03-Apr-2018 Participated
TEN DAY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Faculty development program DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABAD GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 27-Jan-2018 04-Apr-2018 Resource Person
Testing English Language Proficiency Training of tutors DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABAD GITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 06-Nov-2017 07-Nov-2017 Organized
a fiveday workshop (15 February, 2016) on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for English Language Teachers Quality improvement program Prof. Rod Bolitho and Prof. Tony Wright at EFL University, Hyderabad EFL University, Hyderabad. 01-Feb-2016 05-Feb-2016 Participated
OneDay Digital Workshop based on the themes Advanced Microsoft Word Skills & Google Apps for Research Quality improvement program the School of English Language Education, EFL University, Hyderabad EFL University, Hyderabad. 20-Jul-2015 20-Jul-2015 Participated
a TwoDay Workshop on Joining the Conversation Writing for International Publications Quality improvement program ELT@I Hyderabad Chapter ELT@I Hyderabad Chapter 14-Sep-2013 15-Sep-2013 Participated
OneDay Workshop on Testing English Language Proficiency Quality improvement program the Dept. of NonFormal Courses, EFL University, Hyderabad EFL University, Hyderabad. 26-Jul-2013 26-Jul-2013 Participated
Clear and Engaging Assessment Using Rubrics and Free Web Tools Quality improvement program the U. S. Consulate General, Hyderabad the U. S. Consulate General, Hyderabad 09-May-2013 09-May-2013 Participated
Title Type Organized by Venue Start date End date Role