Dr. Binu Zachariah
About
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Dr. Binu Zachariah is a PhD holder from the University of Hyderabad with a teaching experience of 25 years. At present he is Professor and Head in the Department of English, Pondicherry University. He is also the Co-ordinator of the Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Professional Communication in English. He is the Liaison Officer and Grievance Redressal Officer for Persons with Disabilities. He is a member of the Pondicherry University Court and member of the School Board of Humanities and School Board of Social Sciences. He is also the chairperson of the Board of Studies in English in Pondicherry University. He has published several papers related to literature, language and communication in reputed journals and books. He has also made presentations in national and international seminars & conferences. In addition to this, he has delivered talks and lectures on various aspects of literary studies and communication skills and has also organized several conferences, workshops and training programs. He has produced eight PhDs in addition to several M. Phil scholars. He teaches a wide variety of courses in literature and language to post graduate students
Notable Publications
“Sensory Impulses and Cognitive Mapping: Unraveling the Mythical Thread of the Eye of Horus in Nawal El Saadawi's Women at Point Zero" in Library Progress International. (Scopus Indexed) Vol. 44, No. 3, Dec 2024. pp.15224-15234 [Co-authored with Alphy Lal] E-ISSN: 2320-317X
“Writing for Healing: A Metaphorical Conceptualisation of Mental Disorders in Shaheen Bhatt’s I’ve Never Been (Un)happier” in Literary Voice. (Web of Science Indexed) Vol. 2, No. 1, Jan 2024. pp.280-290 [Co-authored with Shinu C.] E-ISSN: 2583-8199
“Reading from Online Sources: Strategies for Young Learners” in Language in India Vol.16 Issue 2, Feb 2016. pp 10-19. (ISSN: 1930-2940)
“Developing Reading Skills in English: The Role of Motivation and Attitude” in The Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 57 Issue 5, Sept-Oct 2015. pp. 7-12. ISSN: 0973-5208
“Literacy as an Interface of Religion and Colonialism: A Historical Perspective on the Development of Christianity in Kerala” in Contemporary Discourse Vol. 6 Issue 2, July 2015. pp. 34-40. ISSN: 0976-3686