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CURRICULUM VITAE of Dr Hitesh D Raviya

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name [in full] Raviya Hitesh Dharmendrabhai

Date of Birth 12.10.1971 [Twelfth October Nineteen Seventy-one]

Age [on 11.03.2010] 38 years, 05 months

Place of Birth Bhavnagar, Gujarat [India]

Sex and Marital Status Male; Married

Languages Known Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi

Caste Rajgor Brahmin (Kathi Gor)

Religion Hindu

Nationality Indian

Present Designation Associate Professor

2. CONTACT DETAILS

Mailing Address:

Official Mailing Address: Department of English, KSKV Kachchh University, Mundra Road, BHUJ -370001 (Dist: Kachchh, Gujarat)

Residential Mailing Address : Flat No: 202, Hem Shikhar Complex, Near Ramdev Peer’s Temple Karamsad – 388 325 (Dist: Anand, Gujarat)

Phone No: 093289 94626 (M)

02832-253011 (O)

Email: hdraviya@rediffmail.com

Fax: 02832-253032/253012 3. DETAILS OF EXAMINATION PASSED:

Examination passed

Subject Examining Body Year of passing

Marks Class

PhD English Sardar Patel University 2003 - - PGCTE* English CIEFL, Hyderabad 1997 2.92/4.5 I MA English Sardar Patel University 1996 480/800 I TYBA English Bhavnagar University 1994 421/700 I CCC Computer BAOU, Ahmedabad. 2008 - I

* Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching of English

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4. JOB PROFILE: (TEACHING EXPERIENCE) Sr.

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Designation

Institution

Duration

Subjects Taught

1.

Lecturer in English

N. V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, V. V. Nagar

23 August 1996 to 08 July 2004

Communication Skills English Compulsory

2.

Part Time Academic Counsellor

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) SPU Study Centre V. V. Nagar.

09 July 2004 to 30 June 2009

English Literature/ELT (UG as well as PG)

3.

Lecturer in English

Shri Bhikhabhai Patel Arts College, Anand.

09 July 2004 to 30 June 2009

English Literature/ELT (UG as well as PG)

4.

Honorary Coordinator,

PG Centre of English Shri Bhikhabhai Patel Arts College, Anand.

10 April 2007

to 30 June 2009

English Literature/ELT (UG as well as PG)

5.

Associate Professor

PG Department of English, KSKV Kachchh University, BHUJ.

01 July 2009

to date

English Literature/ELT (UG as well as PG)

5. RESEARCH WORK

1. Serving as Research Supervisor/Guide for PhD at KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj, and for M.Phil (English) Programme at Kadi Sarva Vishvavidyalaya, Gandhinagar. At present six students are perusing their M.Phil Research Works with me.

6. ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES:

I have been academically associated with

Saurashtra University, Rajkot as one of the authors for writing books and study

materials as well as one of the examiners for undergraduate course.

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar University, Ahmedabad as one of the writers for writing a

book for Diploma Course in English.

North Gujarat University, Patan as one of the examiners for undergraduate and post

graduate course.

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar as one of the examiners for

undergraduate course.

Kadi Sarva Vishvavidyalaya as Guide for M.Phil (English) Programme.

UGC-Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad as one of the

Resource Person

Gujarat State Textbook Board, Gandhinagar as one of the subject expert and writers

for writing a Course Book of English for the secondary school teachers of Gujarat.

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7. CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS:

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS:

1. Participated in the International Conference on “Fourth Wave Education” organized by the Department of Education, Saurashtra University, Rajkot from 10 to 13 December 2004 and presented a Paper on “A Study of the Effectiveness of Cognitivism in Teaching English at the Undergraduate Level”.

2. Participated in the International Conference on “Global Gujarat and its

Diaspora” organized by The UGC Area Study Centre for Indian Diaspora and Cultural Studies”, Hemchandrarya North Gujarat University, Patan and The NRG Foundation, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar between 17 January and 19 January 2008.

3. Participated in the UGC Sponsored International Seminar on “Impact of

Indian Diaspora” organized by Centre for Indian Diaspora, P. G. Department of Sociology, Sardar Patel University, (Gujarat) on 18 February, 2009 and presented a paper on “Love For Motherland in Sujata Bhatt’s Poetry”.

4. Participated in the International Workshop on “English for Progress: Third

Policy Dialogue form policy to Practice” organized by British Council, a division of British High commission, New Delhi, from 18 to 19 December, 2009 held at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.

5. Participated in the International Conference on “Constructs of Home” jointly

organized by KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj, India and WW University of Muenster, Germany from 24 to 26 November, 2009. Actively participated in the Panel Discussion.

6. Participated the UGC-Sponsored International National Seminar on

“Gujarati Diaspora on Global Platform : Perceptions, Contribution and Experiences” organized by Centre for Indian Diaspora, P. G. Department of Sociology, Sardar Patel University, (Gujarat) on 9 January, 2010 and presented a research paper on “Love for Motherland in Adam Tankarvi’s Gujlish Gazals”.

7. Participated the International National Conference on “International Media

in Pedagogy: Learning English In and Beyond Classrooms” organized by H M Patel Institute English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat from 8 to 10 January, 2010 and presented a research paper on “M-Learning: Teaching and Learning in the Wireless Classrooms”.

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NATIONAL CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS: 1. Participated in 42nd All India English Teachers’ Conference organized jointly

by the Indian Association for English Studies, New Delhi, and the Department of English, North Gujarat University, Patan (Gujarat), between 18 and 20 December 1996 and presented a Paper on “The Roles of a Teacher”.

2. Attended the National Seminar-cum-Workshop on “The Teaching of

Contemporary British Literature” led by Dr Ray Mackay of Scotland [UK] organized by the Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, and the British Council Division, Mumbai, between 15 and 18 January 1997.

3. Attended a One-day National Seminar on "The Future of English" jointly

organized by H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar, and the British Council Division, Western Region, Mumbai on 30 th March 1998.

4. Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "Educational

Management: Perspectives for 21st Century" organized by N H Patel College of Education, Anand on 3rd and 4th December 1998.

5. Attended the UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on "The Role of

Information Technology in Management Education " organized by the BBA Unit of C P Patel and F H Shah Commerce College, Anand on 18th and 19th December 1999.

6. Participated in the National Seminar on “Decolonizing English Education

in India’ organized by the Department of English, North Gujarat University, Patan, between 16 and 18 January 2001 and presented a Paper on “Decolonising English Education: English for Specific Purposes”.

7. Participated in the UGC-Sponsored National Level Seminar on

“Re/Thinking English in India” organized by Shri H B Jasani Arts and N Jasani Commerce College Rajkot (Gujarat), on 16 and 17 February 2002 and presented a Paper on “Re/thinking Concerns of English Language Education in India”.

8. Participated in the Two day National Seminar on “The Reappraisal of

Goverdhanram Tripathi’s Literary and Non-literary Texts” organized by the Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 18 -19 December 2005.

9. Participated in “A One Day National Seminar on The Role of Management

in NAAC” organized by Shri Khambhat Taluka Sarvajanik Kelvani Mandal, KHAMBHAT on 11 May 2007.

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10. Participated in “ A One Day National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Cognitive Skills For the 21st Century ” organized by H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 1st November, 2007.

11. Participated in “A Two-day National Seminar on Ideology of Community-

Culture in India after 1970s” under UGC-SAP DRS (Phase -I) organized by Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar from 18 to 19 February, 2008.

12. Participated in “A Two-day National Seminar on Indian Dalit Literature”

organized by Anand Arts College, Anand from 8 to 9 March, 2008. 13. Participated in “A Six-day Workshop on Production of Manuscript of

Diploma Textbook” led by Dr Ray Mackay of Scotland [UK], organized by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad and held at H. M. Patel Institute of English Training and Research Vallabh Vidyanagar, from 24 to 29 March 2008.

14. Participated the UGC-Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Global

Village : Society, Culture and Literature” organized by Nalini Arvind and T. V. Patel Arts College, Vallabh Vidyanagar (Gujarat) on 07- 08 December 2008 and presented a paper on “A Denunciation of Utilitarianism and The Laissez Fair Theory in Charles Dickens’ Hard Times”.

15. Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Social

Transformation Through Indian Diaspora” organized by Centre for Indian Diaspora, P. G. Department of Sociology, Sardar Patel University, (Gujarat) on 29 March, 2009 and presented a paper on “Social Transformation of Karamsad Through Diaspora”.

16. Participated in A Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “

Representation Community, Culture and Ideology in Gujarati, Hindi, and Indian English Literatures 1990s Onward” under UGC-SAP DRS (Phase -I) organized by Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar from 30 to 31 March, 2009.

17. Attended “A Short Term Course on Research Paper Writing in Languages”

organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, from 22 to 24 January, 2010.

18. Participated in A Three-day National Seminar on “Literary Representation

of Social Change in the Novels and Plays Published in Gujarati, Hindi, and Indian English Literatures between 1971 and 1981” under UGC-SAP DRS (Phase: II) organized by Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar from 26 to 28 February, 2010 and presented a research paper on “The Expatriate Sensibility in Bharati Mukherjee’s The Tiger’s Daughter and Wife”.

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STATE LEVEL CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS: 1. Participated in the UGC-Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Teaching of

English Language, Literature and Communication Issues and Strategies” organized by the Department of English, P D Malaviya College of Commerce, Rajkot (Gujarat), on 20 and 21 August 2001 and presented a Paper on “Common Syllabus in English at the Under Graduate Level in Gujarat”.

2. Participated in “A Ten Day Training Programme Under The English

Language Lab Project” sponsored by, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat and BAOU, Ahmedabad from 16 to 25 August 2007. The programme was held at H M Patel Institute English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

3. Participated in “ A One Day Workshop on Literary Criticism ” organized by

Nalini - Arvind and T. V. Patel Arts College, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 30th September, 2007.

4. Participated in “The Examiner’s Workshop For Lecturers” organized by

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad and held at H. M. Patel Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar, from 14 to 15 March 2008.

5. Participated in One Day State Level Seminar on “Emerging Issues in Capital Market” organized by Shri V. Z. Patel Commerce College, Anand and Indian Accounting Association –Gujarat Branch, on 3rd August, 2008.

6. Participated in State Level Workshop on Using Moodle for Learning

Management organized by H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 20-21 August, 2008.

7. Participated in One Day State Level Seminar organized by Shri Bhikhabhai

Patel Arts College, Anand held on 21 September, 2008 and presented a paper on “Swift’s Ethical Satire in Gulliver’s Travels”.

8. Participated in UGC Sponsored Two Day State Level Seminar on “English

Teaching: Its Problems, Remedies, and Recommendations With Special Reference To The Mofussil Colleges”, organised by Shri J. L. K. Kotecha Arts and Smt. S. H. Gardi Commerce College, Kakanpur on 10 - 11 October 2008 and presented a paper on “English For Specific Purposes (ESP) A Developing Branch of EFL “.

9. Participated in the Key Master Trainer’s Training organised by the Office of

the Commissioner of Higher Education under Knowledge Management Programme for faculty on 23rd January, 2009 held at H. M. Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

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10. Participated as a Master Trainer in the RP’s Training Programme organised by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education under Knowledge Management Programme for faculty on 30 th January, 2009 held at H. M. Institute of English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

11. Attended the UGC-Sponsored One Day State Level Seminar on "Managing Business Communication in the Knowledge Era " organized by C. P Patel and F. H. Shah Commerce College, Anand on 4th February, 2009. 12. Participated in “A Two-day State Level Golden Jubilee Seminar on “The

Future of English Studies in Gujarat in the New Millennium” organized by Department of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 26-27 March , 2009 and presented paper on “ English For Specific Purposes”.

13. Participated in “A Four Day Training Programme Under The English

Language Lab Project” sponsored by, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat and BAOU, Ahmadabad from 20 to 23 July 2009. The programme was held at H M Patel Institute English Training and Research, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

14. Participated as a subject expert in “ Three Days Workshop for Writing Modules

for the Secondary Teachers of English in Gujarat” organized by Gujarat State School Textbook Board, Gandhinagar from 04 to 06 January, 2010.

8. PUBLISHED WORKS :

8A. RESEARCH PAPERS:

1. “Decolonising English Education: English for Specific Purpose”, Quest in Education Volume: XXVI, No.2, April 2002. Indian Council of Basic Education, Mumbai.

2. “Rethinking Concern for English Language Education in India”, UNIVERSITY NEWS, (ISSN: 0566-2257), A Weekly Journal of Higher Education, Vol.40 No. 45 November 11-17, 2002. Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

3. “A Critical Evaluation of The Objectives in Teaching of English” UNIVERSITY NEWS, (ISSN: 0566-2257), A Weekly Journal of Higher Education, Vol.45 No. 35, July 23-29, 2007 Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. .

4. “Christian Prejudice and Racial Discrimination of Marginalized in The Merchant of Venice” THE ATLANTIC LITERAY REVIEW, (ISSN: 0972-3269) Vol.9, No.4, Oct-Dec 2008, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd, New Delhi.

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5. “English For Specific Purposes (ESP) : A Developing Branch of English Language Teaching” UNIVERSITY NEWS, (ISSN: 0566-2257), Vol.47 No. 12, March 23-29, 2009 Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

6. “ A Denunciation of Utilitarianism and Laissez Faire Theory in Charles Dickens’ Hard Times” TOWARDS EXCELLENCE, (ISSN: 0974-035X)A Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 1, No. 1, March 2009, UGC-Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

7. “Teachers and their Roles” UNIVERSITY NEWS, (ISSN: 0566-2257), Vol.47 No. 20, May 18-24, 2009 Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

8B. BOOKS :

1. A Course Book in English Grammar published in 1999 by Nirav Prakashan Kendra, Ahmedabad.

2. Functional English Grammar published in 2006 by B. S. Shah Prakashan, Ahmedabad. [Third Edition published in 2008.]

3. A Reference Book on Renaissance Literature published in November 2007 by Saurashtra University, Rajkot

4. Advanced English for College Students (ISBN: 023-063-967-4) published in 2009 by Macmillan Publishers India Limited, New Delhi. 5. Advanced Prose for College Students (ISBN: 023-032-789-3) published in 2009 by Macmillan Publishers India Limited, New Delhi. 9. PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES :

9A. NCC [Naval Wing] :

Actively participated in NCC (Naval Wing) for two years: 1991 and 1993. Attended The Annual Training Camp for Senior Boys’ NCC as College Under Officer at Una (Gujarat) between 29.10.1992 and 9.11.1992 and also received Camp Commandant’s Commendation as College Under Officer.

9B. CHESS : Participated in various chess tournaments organised by clubs and University

etc at Bhavnagar and other places between 1987 and 1994 and achieved many prestigious awards like the “Bhavnagar Junior Chess Championship”, “Bhavnagar Senior Chess Championship’ etc between 1987 and 1994.

Participated in All India Inter-University Chess Tournament at Darbhanga [Bihar] in June 1993. Bapatla [AP] in 1994, and Aurangabad in 1996.

Captain of the Bhavnagar University Chess Team [1991 to 1994]. All India Inter-University Chess Tournament. Bapatla [Andhra Pradesh]. 60 teams participated. Team placement: 14th All-India ranking; 1st in Gujarat.

Captain of the Sardar Patel University Chess Team [1995-96].

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9C. BADMINTON, TABLE TENNIS AND SWIMMING : Ranked First in Chess, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Swimming tournaments

in the academic year 1991-1992, 1992-1993, and 1993-1994 organized by Shri Shamaldas Arts College, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.

9D. NATIONAL INTIGRATION : Attended Sri Aurobindo National Integration Camp organised by Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of HRD, Government of India at Nainital (Uttar Pradesh) between 1 to 10 June 1993.

Academic Referees :

Dr. Javed Khan

Professor and Head, Department of English, Sardar Patel University,

Vallabh Vidyanagar.

Cell: 99255 55361

Dr. Rajendrasinh Jadeja

The Director,

H. M. Patel Institute of English

Training and Research

Vallabh Vidyanagar.

Cell : 93750 31402

Dr. Kamal Mehta

Professor and Head,

Department of English,

Saurashtra University,

Rajkot.

Cell : 94267 85198

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