Faculty Profile
Dr. Teresa Tudu
Assistant Professor
Full Name
Dr. Teresa Tudu
teresa.tudu@gmail.com
Designation
Assistant Professor
Level of Guidance & Teaching
P.G.
Qualification
M.A., NET-JRF, Ph.D
Career Profile
| Teaching Experience in Years | Area of Specialisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching | Research | |
| More than 7 years | Subaltern Studies, Postcolonialism, Tribal Literature | |
Brief Introduction
| Dr. Teresa Tudu is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the University Department of English, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand. She has worked in the same post in J. N. College, Dhurwa, Ranchi (from 03.03.2021 to 15.05.2025), and Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal, Puducherry (from 01.10.2018 to 28. 02.2021) for more than two years. She has completed her PhD from the Department of English, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. She has done research on Tribal Literature that primarily focuses on the works on(of) the Santhal tribe. The other areas of her interest are Subaltern Studies and postcolonial literature. She has published a number of articles and a book review in national and international scholarly journals. |
Publications
| 1. “Responsibility of Adivasi Representation: Reading Rejina Marandi”. International Research & Reviews. Vol. 6. Issue. 2. April-June 2017. An International Refereed & Peer-Reviewed Research Journal. |
| 2. “The Literary (Re)Presentation of the Tribal Heroes: Sidhu and Kanhu”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. Vol. 6. Issue 5. 2019. An International Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal. |
| 3. A book review of Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar’s novel My Father’s Garden was published in the literary e-journal ‘Museindia’. Issue 84 (March-April 2019), ISSN: 0975-1815. |
| 4. “They Eat Meat”: A Study of Tribal Culture in Non-tribal Vicinity”. Research Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL). Vol. 7. Issue.3. 2019 (July-Sept.). A Peer-Reviewed (Refereed) International Journal. |
| 5. “A Critical Study of Robert Carstairs’ Harma’s Village: A Novel of Santal Life”. International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities (IJELLH). Vol. 7, Issue 8, August 2019. Peered Reviewed (Refereed/Scholarly), Indexed and Open Access Journal). |
| 6. “Unbreakable Caste Identity and ‘The Story of My Sanskrit’”. International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies (IJELR). Vol. 6. Issue.3. 2019 (July-Sept.). (A Quarterly, Indexed, Refereed and Peer Reviewed Open Access International Journal) |
| 7. “English Language Learning: A Challenge to Tribal Learners”. Studies in Indian Place Names (SIPN), Vol. 40 Issue 70. April 2020. (The journal is indexed, peer-reviewed and listed in UGC Care with ISSN 2394-3114) |
| 8. “Tribal Literature: A Reflection of Santhal’s Cultural Anxiety.” Voices From the Margin: A Critical Understanding of Caste and Marginality. Eds. Shiv Kumar and S. Mumtaj Begum. Delhi: Book Age Publications, 2020. |
| 9. “Revisiting Santhal Insurrection (1855-56): Causes and Consequences”. Tribal and Environmental History of India: New Perspectives. Eds. Ajay Pratap, Binda Paranjape and Ghan Shyam. New Delhi: Research India Press, 2021. |
| 10. "Mapping Gender (In)equality among Tribals/Santhals: Myth Vs Reality." The Literary Herald: An International Refereed/Peer-reviewed English e-Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, June 2022, pp. 470-77. (ISSN: 2454-3365) |
| 11. “A Discourse on the Status of Tribal Languages in Jharkhand”. Cultural Studies: Select Essays. Eds. Panchanan Dalai and Dhriti Ray Dalai. India: Walnutpublication.com, 2022. |
Seminar/ Webinar/ Conferences attended
| 1. National seminar on “Narratives of Freedom in Indian English Literature” 29th & 30th April 2016 organized by Department of English, DAV PG College, Varanasi. |
| 2. International seminar on “Political Thinking in Indian Literature” 27th & 28th May 2016 organized by Department of Political Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. |
| 3. National Seminar on “English Studies in India: Changes and Challenges” organized by Dept. of English, Banaras Hindu University on 17-18 November 2016. |
| 4. ICSSR-Sponsored National Conference on “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” organized by Dept. of English and Outreach Programme, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 27-28 February 2017. |
| 5. National Seminar on ‘Environment and Tribal History of India’ organized by Dept. of History on 02-04 October 2017 in Banaras Hindu University. |
| 6. National Seminar on “Voices from the Margin” organized by Dept. of English, Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal, Puducherry on 03-04 October 2019. |
| 7. National Webinar on ‘Relearning Shakespeare’ jointly organized by the Department of English and IQAC, B.N.N. College, Bhiwandi on 2nd-3rd May 2020. |
| 8. BOSLIT Online Webinar on “Teaching Language & Literature: Newer Trends & Challenges in Current Scenario” organised by PG Department Of English, Don Bosco College (Co-Ed), Yelagiri Hills, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, held on 24th May 2020. |
| 9. “International Webinar on COVID-19 Impact on Society” jointly Organized by Cluster of three Colleges Dr. M. K. Umathe College Nagpur, Dharampeth M.P. Deo Memorial Science College, Nagpur & Bar. Sheshrao Wankhede Arts and Commerce College, Khaperkheda on May 23, 2020. |
| 10. National Webinar on “Literature and Culture – Transcending Boundaries” organized by Department of English & IQAC Govt. Nehru PG College, Dongargarh dated on 16th June 2021. |
| 11. International Webinar on “Pedagogy of Performative Silence” organised by Department of English, Digboi College, Digboi on 26th of June, 2021. |
| 12. Webinar on “Historical Perspective of Tribal Development in Jharkhand: Issues and Challenges in 21st Century” organised by Mayurakshi Gramin College, Ranishwar on 28th June 2021. |
| 13. National Seminar on “Tribal Culture and Philosophy in Oral Narratives” organised by the Department of Contemporary and Tribal Customary Law on March 28-30, 2022, in collaboration with the Department of Far East Language, Tribal Studies, Department of Performing Arts, IQAC Cell, SC/ST Cell, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Cell, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Cell, NCC Cell, Technical Cell, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand. |
| 14. International Conference on “Reimagining Planetary: Planetarity and the Earth Family” organised by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on November 24-25, 2023. |
| 15. National Seminar on “Indian Knowledge System: An Oriental Renaissance” organised by Doranda College, Ranchi University on 11th &12th January 2025. |
| 16. International Conference on “Indian Knowledge Traditions and Sustainable Connectivity Vision: South and South-East Asia as Conduit for Regional Integration and Development” organised by the Department of International Relations, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi on 19th and 20th March, 2025. |
Workshops Attended
| 1. A Two-day National Workshop on ‘Transition of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (Primitive) in India: An Ethno-Historical Relook’ organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), Manasagangothri, Mysuru, Karnataka on 20th and 21st October 2016. |
| 2. A Seven Day National Workshop on “Social Exclusion & Social Inclusion” held from 28th January 2017 to 3rd February 2017 organized by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, BHU, Varanasi. |
| 3. ICSSR funded a ten-day workshop on “Mainstream and the Margins: Theory, Practice and Method” at the CSDS, Delhi from 15- 25 March 2017. |
| 4. A Seven-Day National Workshop on “The Politics of Post: Theory, Literature And Culture” held from 25 -31 March 2017 organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, BHU, Varanasi. |
| 5. A one-day workshop on ‘Soft Skills’ organized by Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal on August 13, 2019. |
| 6. Two-day Online National Workshop on ‘Tools and Techniques for Online Teaching and Training Program’ organized by My Academy of Skills on April 29-30, 2020. |
| One Week Online Workshop on ‘Interactive E-content’ organised by Women’s Polytechnic College, IIT Remote Centre (RC1400), Lawspet, Puducherry from 4th– 08th May 2020. |
| 8. Spring Up! An International 7-day E-learning Workshop in Language, Literature and Theory organised by the Department of English and Culture Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh from May 15, 2020 to May 21, 2020. |
| 9. BOSLIT Online Workshop on “Teaching Language & Literature: Newer Trends & Challenges in Current Scenario” organised by PG Department Of English, Don Bosco College (Co-Ed), Yelagiri Hills, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, held on May 23, 2020. |
| 10. One-day workshop cum Training Programme on “N-LIST/INFLIBNET” organised by the College Library and IQAC of J. N. College, Dhurwa, Ranchi on February 06, 2023. |
| 11. Live 3-hour workshop on “ChatGPT & AI Hacks with MS Office” organised by Skill Nation on April 27, 2024. |
Lecture Series Attended
| 1. 15-day International Lecture Series on ‘Literary Theory, Language and Literature’ hosted by All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST) from 17th to 31st August 2020. |
| 2. One-day lecture on “Intellectual Property Right: Protecting Creativity, Fostering Innovation” organised by the Department of Physics and IQAC of J. N. College, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand in collaboration with industry partner Bright Stars Electronics, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra on February 02, 2023. |
Training Courses (Orientation/ Refresher/FDP/ Teaching):
| 1. Two-month Teaching Course on ‘Researching the Contemporary’ held in July-August 2016 at the CSDS, Delhi. |
| 2. Four-week Online Induction/Orientation course offered by TLC, Ramanujan College (PMMMNMTT), Delhi University from June 04 to July 01, 2020. |
| 3. A Two-week Faculty Development Programme on "MANAGING ONLINE CLASSES and CO-CREATING MOOCS:2.0" conducted by TLC, Ramanujan College (PMMMNMTT), Delhi University from May 18 to June 03, 2020. |
| 4. One Week Faculty Development Programme on "Open Source Tools for Research" conducted by TLC, Ramanujan College (PMMMNMTT), Delhi University From June 08 to June 14, 2020. |
| 5. International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Mastering the Craft of Teaching” jointly Organized by the Department of English, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, India, Cape Comorin Trust, India and Lavender Literary Club, India from 21-27 June 2021. |
| 6. One Week online FDP on “Research Paper Writing” from 28 June 2021 to 02 July 2021 organized by REST Society for Research International (RSRI) Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| 7. AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Gender Equity: Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Decision Making" from 26-07-2021 to 30-07-2021 by NMAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. |
| 8. Completed a Four-Week Online Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” offered by TLC, Ramanujan College (PMMMNMTT), Delhi University from 19th November to 18th December 2021. |
| 9. Online One-week Faculty Development Programme on “NEP-2020, New Trends in Higher Education” offered by TLC, Ramanujan College (PMMMNMTT), Delhi University from 26 December 2022 – 01 January 2023. |
| 10. Online Two-week Refresher Course in “ENGLISH” offered by TLC, Ramanujan College (PMMMNMTT), Delhi University from 02 - 16 January 2023. |
| 11. Two-week Intensive Training Programme on “Introduction to Translation” organised by the National Translation Mission, CIIL, Mysuru from 14 to 27 June 2023. |
| 12. NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organised by MMTTC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from 22nd July to 31st July 2024. |
| 13. International Faculty Development Programme on “Empowering Educators for Excellence” from 17th to 24th January 2025 organised by Don Bosco College, K R Puram, Bengaluru in collaboration with St. John’s University, New York, USA & Institute for International Communication, New York, USA. |
| 14. Refresher Course on "Empowering Education through AI and Digital Technologies" from 13th to 26th May 2025 organized by the UGC - Malaviya Mission - Teacher Training Centre (MM-TTC), Central University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Central University of Jammu. |
Seminar Organised:
| 1. Acted as Organizing Secretary in the Two-day National Seminar on ‘Voices From The Margins’ held on 3rd &4th October 2019, organised by the Department of English, Avvaiyar Govt. College for Women, Karaikal, Puducherry. |
| 2. Acted as Joint Secretary in the One-day Workshop Cum Training Programme on “N-LIST/INFLIBNET” held on 6th February 2023 organised by the College Library and IQAC of J. N. College, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand. |
Lecture Delivered (as a resource person):
| Delivered a lecture on the topic “Tribal Literature: An Intersection of Oral and Written Literature” in the National Seminar on “Literature and Representation: Voices from Margins” organised by the Department of English, Lokepara Mahavidyalaya, Birbhum, West Bengal on 01.02.2025. |
Project (ongoing):
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(ICSSR Minor Project of 12 lakhs budget) Working as the Co-Project Director of a minor project sponsored by ICSSR, titled “From Bhojpuri Rhythms to Firewalking Traditions: The Role of Indian Heritage in Fostering Community Identity in Mauritius and Reunion Island Amidst Modi’s Cultural Diplomacy.” |
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