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Mr TOMSON THOMAS / Assistant Professor

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tomgeninme@hotmail.com, tomson@fmnc.ac.in
9895297178
Kollam, Kerala

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About

Tomson Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the PG and Research Department of English at Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, where he has served since January 2021. He previously worked as Guest Lecturer in the same department from 2015 to 2020. He holds an MA in English Language and Literature and qualified UGC-NET in English in 2014. He currently serves as Assistant Controller of Examinations, Nodal Officer for Digilocker, and Placement Cell Convener at FMNC. He is also a Board of Studies Member for English and NAAC Liaison Officer for the Department, alongside serving as Academic Counsellor at IGNOU and Sreenarayanaguru Open University study centres. He has contributed significantly to curriculum development, including the formulation of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) and membership on the university-level FYUGP syllabus committee. Committed to continuous professional growth, Tomson has completed several UGC-recognised Faculty Development Programmes and refresher courses, including an Induction Programme (A+ grade) and a Refresher Course on Environment and Human Health, both from Ramanujan College, University of Delhi. His research interests include Gender studies, Popular Literature, Media Studies, Journalism, Shakespearean Studies, Literary Theory and Criticism, Postcolonial Literature, Posthumanism, Science Fiction, AI and Literary Studies, Film Studies, Curation Studies, Cultural Studies, Art and Aesthetics, Space Literature, Mythological Studies and Indian Literature. He has presented papers at numerous national and international seminars, such as those at Pondicherry University, Annamalai University, and Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College, Madurai. His publications include a co-authored article in Literary Endeavour, a chapter in Panorama on Indian Writing in English, and a paper in the International Journal of Research Instinct. He combines academic teaching with institutional leadership and a strong research focus in literature and cultural studies.

Education

# Exam Institution University
1 MA English Fatima Mata National College Kerala University
2 BA English Pvt Kerala University
3 UGC NET in English UGC UGC

Experience

# Designation Institution Remarks
1 Assistant Professor Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam
2 Assistant Professor on Contract Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam
3 Assistant Professor IGNOU, 1413 Study Centre, SN College, Kollam

Courses (Papers) Taught

# Courses (Papers) Remarks
1 Copy Editing UG
2 Shakespeare Studies PG
3 Media Studies PG
4 Dalit Writing PG
5 Modernism to the Present PG
6 American Literature PG
7 History of English Literature I UG
8 Basics of News Editing UG
9 Basics of News Reporting UG
10 History of Indian Media UG
11 Introduction to Mass Communication UG
12 Methodology and Perspectives of Humanities UG
13 Writings on Contemporary Issues UG
14 English for Career UG
15 Readings in Literature II UG
16 Readings in Literature I UG
17 World Classics UG
18 History of English Literature II UG
19 History of English Literature III UG
20 History of the English Language UG
21 Environmental Studies UG
22 Listening and Speaking Skills UG
23 Writing and Presentation Skills UG
24 Language Skills UG
25 Informatics UG
26 Readings in Literature UG
27 Reading Prose UG
28 Reading Fiction UG
29 Reading Poetry UG
30 English Grammar and Composition UG
31 Disaster Management UG
32 Reading Drama UG
33 Literary Criticism UG
34 Voices of Humanity I FYUGP
35 AI and Literary Studies FYUGP
36 Voices of Humanity II FYUGP
37 Science through the Prism of English I FYUGP
38 British Literature II FYUGP
39 British Literature I FYUGP
40 Malayali Voices in English FYUGP
41 Introduction to Literary Theory FYUGP
42 History of Indian Media FYUGP
43 Young Adult Narratives FYUGP
44 Indian Mythologies Reimagined FYUGP
45 History of English Language FYUGP
46 British Literature III FYUGP
47 Film and Literature FYUGP
48 Reading Cinema FYUGP
49 Popular Literature FYUGP
50 Introduction to Literary Studies FYUGP
51 Business Communication I FYUGP
52 Business Communication II FYUGP
53 Science through the Prism of English II FYUGP

Service

# Academic Year
1 2021-2022
2 2022-2023
3 2023-2024
4 2024-2025
5 2025-2026
6 2026-2027
7 2015-2016

Books Published

# Title Sole Authored / Co Authored Authors Type of Book Publications Level Place Year ISBN
1 Fundamentals of Journalism and Communication Co Authored Dr Clara B. Reshma, Dr Y. Mercy Famila, Mr Tomson Thomas Text Book Red Leaf State Publisher Trivandrum 2022
2 Our Fragile Earth - Home Co Authored Tomson Thomas Text Book FMNC Publications State Publisher Kollam 2019

Papers Published

# Title Journal Name Volume Year
1 Tracing the Recast of Female Identity in Visual Media Literary Endeavour, Quarterly International Referred and Peer Reviewed Journal of English Language, Literature and Criticism” 0976-299X 2021
2 Unhushed Voices - Hybristophilia Kavya Nharati No 35 2023
3 The Quest and Realisation of Identity in Anita Nair’s “The Better Man Panorama on Indian writing in English 0976-299X 2016
4 Transcending the Gender Barriers- The New India of Twenty First Century Conference Proceedings of a UGC Sponsored National Seminar 2015
5 Culture, Theatre, Translation, and Gender Roles in the plays of Karnad, Tendulkar and Sreekantan Nair International Journal of Research Instinct 2348-2095 2015

Papers Presented

# Title Title of Seminar/Conference Year Organized by
1 The Assertion of the Self as a medium to Transcend the Stereotypes in Fairy Tales as portrayed in the TV Series, “Once Upon a Time” International Seminar on New Feminist Writings: Emancipation to Representation at Pondicherry University 2017 Pondicherry University
2 The Quest and Realisation of Identity in Anita Nair’s “The Better Man” National Seminar at Malankara Catholic College, Kaliakkavilai 2016 Malankara Catholic College, Kaliakkavilai
3 Undoing the Unethical Representation of the LGBTQ through Media Representation: an Analysis of the Portrayal of LGBTQ in Television National Seminar 2016 Amrita Arts and Science College, Kochi
4 “Bold Novellas” of Recent Indian Literature – The Indispensable Part of Young India National Seminar 2015 Govt Arts and Science College, Kozhikode
5 Transcending the Gender Barriers- The New India of Twenty First Century UGC-National Seminar 2015 Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam
6 Culture, Theatre, Translation, and Gender Roles in the plays of Karnad, Tendulkar and Sreekantan Nair International Seminar 2015 Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Thiruchirapalli
7 The Power Equation of the Male and the Female Protagonists in Rowling’s Harry Potter Series UGC-National Seminar 2015
8 The Rise of Materialism and Fall of Morality in America as depicted in ‘The Great Gatsby’ UGC-National Seminar 2014

Membership in Academic Bodies

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Achievements and Awards

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Research and Supervision

# Details
1 PG Projects and UG Projects

Mphil or PhD Thesis

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Research Projects

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Workshop|FDP|Training Programme

# Name of the Workshop / FDP / Training programme Name of the Organizer Level Date
1 FYUGP Syllabus Workshop Kerala University State 2024
2 One-month/ 4-week Online Induction Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” Ministry of Education, and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching National 2022
3 “iHumanities College Summer School of Literary Theory and Philosophy 2021” University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter in collaboration with St Berchmans College, Changanacherry International 2021
4 “Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Management” National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and Institute of Land and Disaster Management, Kerala National 2021
5 'Discourses on Disability' CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES & DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH CMS COLLEGE KOTTAYAM (AUTONOMOUS) 26 June 2023 to 1 August 2023. 2023
6 Scholarly Writing & Publishing: Emerging Areas and Challenges from AI Lore & Ed Research Associates State 2023
7 Folklore Studies in the Digital Age Centre for Language, Translation and Cultural Studies (CLTCS) School of Humanities Netaji Subhas Open University Established By Act (W.B. Act (XIX) of 1997 and Recognised by U.G.C.) 8 weeks Online Short-Term Training Programme 2023
8 Pedagogy and Learning - Mapping new Approaches Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous 7 day online FDP 2022
9 Practical Aspects of ICT Tools & Online Teaching in Current Scenario Research Foundation of India, JHERF, Renaissance University Indore, AAFT University Raipur, Christian Eminent Academy Indore, Annie Besant College Indore 7 day online FDP 2021
10 “National Education Policy-2020” Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (Accredited Grade 'A++' by NAAC) under the aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PMMMNM TT FDP 2023
11 Research Methodology Using ChatGpt and AI Tools KSHEC FDP 2023