Adithya. S is currently employed as an Assistant Professor of English at Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Perinthalmanna. She holds a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature and a Bachelor’s degree in Functional English, both earned at the prestigious NSS College, Manjeri. Her academic prowess is further underscored by her qualification in UGC NET, demonstrating a deep understanding of English studies. She is skilled in curriculum planning, academic mentoring, and interactive teaching methodologies, with a strong interest in research and continuous professional development. Adithya has three years of experience in successfully training Kerala PSC and SSC aspirants, honing their skills and knowledge to excel in competitive exams. Her areas of expertise encompass Literary Criticism, Postcolonial literature and Gender Studies. She is a dedicated educator, fostering a love for literature and critical thinking among the learners while actively contributing to the discourse in her areas of expertise.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Adithya S
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of English
Official Email ID: adithya@alshifacollegeofartsandscience.ac.in
Area of Specialization: Literary Criticism, Postcolonial Literature, Gender Studies
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, EVENT COORDINATION & PROJECT GUIDANCE
Selected Research & Publications:
Book published (Conference Proceedings) – As Editor
Revolutionizing Higher Education: AI- Driven Policies, Practices and Partnerships
ISBN No.: 9789348421883
Publisher: ? Rudra Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi
Book Chapter:
Language Acquisition through AI-Driven Chatbots: An Exploratory Study on Learner Outcomes and Teacher Perspectives
Book: Revolutionizing Higher Education: AI- Driven Policies, Practices and Partnerships
ISBN No.: 9789348421883
Publisher: ? Rudra Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi
As Co-author
Article Title: Tribal Cultures on Screen: An Analysis of Jai Bhim and Apocalypto
Book: Interdisciplinary Insights: A Compilation of Undergraduate Research Projects 2024
ISBN No.: 978-81-990458-1-1
Article Title: Marginality and Resistance: An Analysis of The Scar and Untouchable Spring
Book: Interdisciplinary Insights: A Compilation of Undergraduate Research Projects 2024
ISBN No.: 978-81-990458-1-1
Academic Projects Guided / Student Research Supervision:
Undergraduate Level: Supervised and completed 5 Undergraduate B.A. English Language and Literature graduation research projects.
Key Institutional Events Coordinated:
Convenor: ACAS International Conference on Revolutionizing Higher Education: AI Driven Policies, Practices & Partnerships
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) & Workshops Attended:
A Workshop on “Communicative Activities for Teaching English: Pedagogy and Practice” organised by ELTAI Calicut Chapter in 2023.
FDP on “Chat GPT for Question Generation: A Hands-on Session on Using Chat-GPT for Question Generation on Bloom’s Taxonomy” in 2023.
Five Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “National Education Policy-2020” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Markaz Arts and Science College, Athavanad, Malappuram, from 02 March to 07 March 2024.
RUSA sponsored Eight Day FDP on “Four Year Undergraduate Programme Curriculum and OBE” organised by the IQAC, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, from 02 March to 09 March 2024.
One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Understanding Medical Humanities in Contemporary Literature” organised by Nucleus of Learning and Development in collaboration with Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat, from 10 to 16 June 2024.
One Week Online National Level FDP on “Indian Knowledge Systems: Exploring the World of Yoga and its Philosophy” organized by PG Department of English and Indian Knowledge Systems Cell, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 28 July to 2 August 2025.
One Week Online National Level FDP on “The Role of Visual Storytelling in Education: Empowering Educators for Impactful Teaching” organized by IIMT University Meerut in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 28 April to 3 May 2025.
One Week FDP on “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into English Language Education” held from 09.02.2026 to 13.02.2026 organized by the Department of English, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai, Nagercoil.
(LVII) Online NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, from 07.03.2026 to 16.03.2026 and obtained Grade A+.
Seminars Participated & Paper Presentations:
Paper Presentation:
Presented a paper titled ‘Unveiling the Enchanting Nexus: Exploring Narrative Ecology and the Intricate Social Dynamics of Nature in The Forgotten Beasts of Eld’ at Singularities International Conference (SICON Fantasy) on 11 January 2024
Presented a paper titled ‘Language Acquisition through AI-Driven Chatbots: An Exploratory Study on Learner Outcomes and Teacher Perspectives’ at ACAS International Conference on Revolutionizing Higher Education: AI Driven Policies, Practices & Partnerships held on 21, 22 & 23 January 2025, organized by Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Perinthalmanna, Kerala, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and The Open University of Sri Lanka
Participation:
‘English Language Teaching in India: A Communicative Future’
Organizer: Trinity College London (India), Cochin International Language Academy- CILA, Kerala and The English Advantage, Mumbai
Type: TESOL Conference
Date: 23 September 2023
‘Communicative Activities for Teaching English: Peadgogy and Practice’
Organizer: ELTAI Calicut Hub, Providence Women’s College, Calicut
Type: Workshop
Date: 18 November 2023
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES & INSTITUTIONAL COUNCILS
Member, College Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Documentation Committee.
