Dr Girish N
Associate Professor
Girish N has around 20 years of experience in teaching and teaches Film Studies, Science Fiction, Literary/Cultural Theories, Linguistics, and English Language Teaching. He obtained a PhD in “A Semiotic Study on the Science Fiction Films of James Cameron.” He has an MPhil degree, PGDELT, and passed UGCNET and KSET. He has attended short-term programmes in Theatre Appreciation, Play Writing, Film Appreciation, and Translation Studies from NSD, FTII and NTM (CIIL). He has edited the English section of Arebhashe Padakosha, Arebhashe-Kannada-English dictionary, published by the Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruti mathu Sahitya Akademi, Government of Karnataka. He has completed a Minor 必威体育betway888 Project on “Using Popular Films as Text in English Language Teaching” funded by the UGC and currently pursuing a Major 必威体育betway888 Project on the "Representation of Communities and Cultural Practices of "Tulu Nadu" in Transition: A Socio-Cultural Study through Select Kannada Films” funded by MJES. His goal in teaching is to provide the requisite knowledge, encourage critical thinking, and stimulate natural curiosity among students.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Film Studies-Semitoics of Film | Kuvempu University | 2020 |
| M.Phil | Indian Englishes | Alagappa University | 2008 |
| PGDELT | English Language Teaching | RIE, Bengaluru | 2004 |
| MA | English | Kuvempu University | 2001 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru | Assistant Professor | Teaching, 必威体育betway888 and Administration | 2009-2022 |
| Alva's Education Foundation | Lecturer | Teaching | 2006-2009 |
| MES MSPS College | Lecturer | 2002-2006 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
1) Film Studies; 2)Science Fiction; 3) Literary and Cultural Theories; 4) Lexicography; 5) Theatre; 6) Cultures of Dakshina Kannada
Area of Expertise
1) Film Studies; 2) Science Fiction; 3) Semiotics; 4) Literary and Cultural Theories; 5) Lexicography
Area of 必威体育betway888
1) Film Studies; 2) Science Fiction; 3) Semiotics; 4) Cultures of Dakshina Kannada
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of BOE St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru
- Member of BOE at SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire