
Amit Kumar
Assistant Professor, English, GSHS, HYD
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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