Dr. Rohan Savarimuttu's Academic and Professional Profile

Dr. J. S. ROHAN SAVARIMUTTU M.A., M.A. (Religion & Philosophy), M.Sc. (Counselling & Psychotherapy), M.Phil., CTE., PGDHE., PGDIM., Ph.D.,
<https://mkuniversity.academia.edu/RohanSavarimuttu>
The Department of English,
Madurai Kamaraj University College,
Madurai – 625 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
3/684, Murugan Street,
Surveyor Colony, K. Pudur,
Madurai 625 007, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email: rohansavarimuttu@rediffmail.com Ph: +91 – 94893 83102(M)
PROFESSIONAL CONSPECTUS
A Jaffna Tamil refugee from Sri Lanka, born in Belgium (Europe), at present living in India had
schooling through Rudolf Steiner’s educational system in Belgium (Europe) and Macaulay’s
educational system in India (Asia), held various teaching positions in English at The American
College and M. K. U. College, Madurai; and M. K. U. College, Aundipatti with more than a track
record of 10 years in the field of higher education. Apart from this, also served as the Assistant
Editor of the international Gandhian bimonthly journal Ahimsa Nonviolence and helped a Gandhian
movement Ekta Parishad—India in the state of Tamil Nadu as a volunteer and documentalist
moreover monitored the tsunami activities in Tamil Nadu on its behalf.
SCHOLASTICS
Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, India
Ph.D., English Literature, Viva Voce 08 March 2010, Awarded October 2010
Thesis: C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia: A Hermeneutical Reading
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
M.Phil., English Literature, Awarded April 2002
Thesis: Existentialism in Jean-Paul Sartre’s Nausea and Iron in the Soul
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
M.A., Religion and Philosophy, Awarded April 2001
The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
M.A., English Literature, July 1998 – April 2000
The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
B.A., English Literature, July 1995 – April 1998
PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
P.G.D.I.M., Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Awarded June 2013
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
M.Sc., Counselling and Psychotherapy, Awarded July 2011
D.I.M., Diploma in Management, Awarded January 2007
P.G.D.H.E., Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education, Awarded December 2004
Research Project: English Language Learning Patterns Among The First And Second Year
Graduates At Madurai Kamaraj University College – Aundipatti: A Case Study
One year programme designed to give an understanding and skills pertaining to higher
education for University and College teachers. This programme has been recommended by
The Rastogi Committee (1997). The UGC of India has recognised the PGDHE as being
equivalent to one orientation programme for teachers from all disciplines.
The Valliammal Institution, Gandhi Museum Campus, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Certificate Course in Basic Counselling skills, Awarded April 2001
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Passed State Level Educational Testing (S.L.E.T), Awarded May 2000

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C.T.E., Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language, January 2000 – June 2000
A six month programme based on the communicative approach to language teaching,
enhances the teacher’s understanding of the learning process, and the nature and structure
of the English language.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan and G. Petricia Alphine Nirmala. English Grammar and Usage: An Ideal
Companion for Advanced Learners. Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH), In-press.
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. A Critical Introduction to Recent Literary Theory: Lecture Notes and Critical
Essays. Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH), In-press.
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. An Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism Since 1830s : Lecture Notes
and Critical Essays. Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH), December 2014 (ISBN 978-
81-2342-854-3). <www.ncbhpublisher.com/allproducts.php?cat_id=17>
Articles
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “Life Writing in Owen Matthews’ Stalin’s Children: Three Generations of
Love and War.” The Atlantic Literary Review. 15.3 (July-September 2014): 1-9. (ISSN 0972-
3269) (ISBN 978-81-269-2052-5)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “I love you: A Deconstructive Reading.” The Atlantic Literary Review. 15. 1
(January-March 2014): 9-11. (ISSN 0972-3269) (ISBN 978-81-269-1967-3)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “Critiquing Dalit Literature as Dissent.” The Atlantic Critical Review. 12.1
(January-March 2013): 59-68. (ISSN 0972-6373) (ISBN 978-81-269-1847-8)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “Subaltern’s Mediations of Multiple Meanings: Projections of Women
Writers Since 1950s.” Can the Subaltern Speak?: The Emergence of Women Writers After 1950.
Ed. T. M. Umarani. Periyakulam: Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, 2013. 21-43.
(ISBN 078-81-923038-3-3)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “Hermêneutica Literaria.” Scholastic International Research Journal of
Language and Literature. 1.2 (September 2010): 105-127. (ISBN 978-81-7966-273-1)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “The Liminar in Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana.” The Atlantic Literary
Review. 10.2 (April-June 2009): 38 – 45. (ISSN 0972-3269) (ISBN 978-81-269-1343-5)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Fantasy, Myth or Fact?” Critical
Essays On Contemporary British Fiction Since 1950s. Ed. S. Kanitha. Chennai: New Century
Book House, 2009. 207 - 223. (ISBN 81-234-1531-1)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “Nausea: An Experience of Void.” Journal of Extension and Research. X.1&2
(January 2008): 88 - 90. (ISSN 0972-351X)
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan. “Teaching the Underprivileged Learners.” Ahimsa Nonviolence. 1.5 (Sep-
Oct 2005): 475 - 477.
Books Edited
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan, ed. The Prince and The Pauper: Abridged Student Version. Mark Twain.
Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH), In-press.
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan, ed. Communication Skills-IV. Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH),
In-press.
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan, ed. Communication Skills-III. Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH),
In-press.
Savarimuttu, J. S. Rohan, ed. Communication Skills-II. Chennai: New Century Book House (NCBH),
December 2015. (ISBN 978-81-2343-102-4)
Rajagopal, P. V., A. L. Rangarajan, S. Jeyapragasam, John Hogen, Rohan Savarimuthu, and Salma
Refaya, eds. In The Footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi : Life and Writings of N. Krishnaswamy.
Madurai: International Gandhian Institute for Nonviolence & Peace (IGINP)
Short stories in Tamil
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EDITORIAL POSITIONS
1. Reviewer as external Subject Expert in a Research Journal JAC Journal of Science, Humanities and
Management (JAC JOSHAM) ISSN No. 2347-9868, Biannual.
2. Editorial Assistant for 2005 Ahimsa Nonviolence. (Bimonthly) Madurai: International Gandhian
Institute for Nonviolence & Peace (IGINP)
INVITED LECTURES
1. Topic: “Critical Theories”; at the Department of English, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College,
Sattur, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu on 16th March 2016.
2. Topic: “Communicative English”; at the Inter-Collegiate Workshop on Literary Bonanza; by the
Department of English, PKN Arts & Science College, Tirumangalam, Madurai; on 5th March 2016.
3. Topic: “Perspective on English Literary Criticism”; at the Inter-Collegiate Workshop on Literary
Bonanza; by the Department of English, PKN Arts & Science College, Tirumangalam, Madurai; on
5th March 2016.
4. Topic: “Learning History of English Literature with Fun”; at the Department of English,
Thiruvalluvar Arts & Science College for Women, Elumalai, Madurai on 3rd March 2016.
5. Topic: “Subaltern Studies & Women Studies”; organised and conducted by the Research Centre of
English, Fatima College, Madurai on 11th February 2016.
6. Topic: “Application of Critical Theories in Research Projects”; at Virudhunagar District Cluster of
Colleges Joint Faculty Programme on 26th September 2015, conducted by the Department of English,
S.F.R. College for Women, Sivakasi.
7. Topic: “The Immortality of Shakespeare’s Plays” at the Department of English, Thiravium College
of Arts and Science for Women, Theni, on 23rd August 2014.
8. Topic: “Developing Communicative Competency in English and Critical Thinking” at the
Department of English, Fatima College, Madurai, on 7th August 2014.
9. Topic: “Can the Subaltern Speak? The Emergence of Women Writers after 1950s at the UGC
Sponsored National Seminar organized by the Department of English, Jeyaraj Annapackiam College
for Women, Periyakulam, on 13th December 2013.
10. Topic: “Life Writing in Owen Matthews’ Stalin’s Children: Three Generations of Love and War” at the
PG Department of English and Research Centre, K.M.M govt. Women’s College, Kannur, Kerala on
9th October 2013.
11. Topic: Skills for Effective Communication in English Language; at One Day Orientation Programme
on Enhancing Oral Communication Skills in English Language Among Student-Teachers,
Department of Education, The Gandhigram Rural Institute—Deemed University, Gandhigram,
Dindigual, Tamil Nadu on 01st March 2013.
12. Topic: Methods to Improve Classroom Communication in English; at One Day Orientation
Programme on Enhancing Oral Communication Skills in English Language Among Student-
Teachers, Department of Education, The Gandhigram Rural Institute—Deemed University,
Gandhigram, Dindigual, Tamil Nadu on 01st March 2013.
13. Topic: “Hermeneutics”; at the Department of English, Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts & Science,
Theni, Tamil Nadu on 19th March 2010.
WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, & PAPER PRESENTATIONS
1. Participated in a one day State Level Interdisciplinary Workshop on Literature in Life & Life in
Literature—As Exploration, organised by English Literary Association and Tamil Literary Association,
Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, on 6th March 2015.
2. Participated and presented a paper titled The Strangers to Empires: Rereading the Traces of Early
Forms of Human Existence in Postmetaphysical Lifeworld in a three day International Conference on
Culture, Literature, Arts: Australia—India conducted by the Department of English, University of
Madras, from 8th to 10th December 2014.
3. Delivered inaugural address for Initia Nova, the English Literary Association at Thiravium College of
Arts and Science for Women, Kailasapatty, Theni Dt, as a Gust Lecture on The Immortality of
Shakespeare’s Plays on 23rd August 2014.
4. Chief Guest for the inauguration of ORACLE 2014, the English Literary Association at Fatima College
(Autonomous), Madurai organized by the Research Centre of English, Fatima College and delivered a
talk Developing Communicative Competency in English and Critical Thinking on 7th August 2014.
5. Gave the Valedictory Address in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Can The Subaltern
Speak? The Emergence of Women Writers After 1950s” organized by the Department of English,
Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, on 13th December, 2013.

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6. Participated and presented a paper titled and lectured on Life Writing in Owen Matthews’ Stalin’s
Children: Three Generations of Love and War in the two-day National Seminar on ‘Life Writing:
Perspectives and Challenges’ by P G Department of English and Research Centre, K.M.M Govt.
Women’s College, Kannur, Kerala on 8th and 9th October 2013.
7. Chaired a Session in a three-day International Conference on ‘Traditions of Dissent in Subcontinental
Literatures and Cultures’ jointly organised by the Department of Comparative Literature (DCL),
Central University of Kerala and Comparative Literature Association of India (CLAI), at Central
University of Kerala, Vidyanagar, Kasargod, Kerala from 15th to 17th October 2012.
8. Participated in a three-day International Conference on ‘Traditions of Dissent in Subcontinental
Literatures and Cultures’ jointly organised by the Department of Comparative Literature (DCL),
Central University of Kerala and Comparative Literature Association of India (CLAI), at Central
University of Kerala, Vidyanagar, Kasargod, Kerala from 15th to 17th October 2012 and presented a
paper titled Discerning Dalit Literature as Literature of Dissent.
9. Participated in a one-day International Workshop in English Language Teaching by Mr. John Potts,
CELTA Course Director & Course Tutor, TLC Baden, Switzerland, at The Research Department of
English, Fatima College, Madurai on 14.02.1012.
10. Participated in a one day training programme on Understanding and Treatment for Schizophrenia
conducted by M. S. Chellamuthu Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation, Madurai on 25.09.2010.
11. Participated in a three-day workshop on Conflict Management and Resolution conducted by Institute
of Gandhian Studies and Research (IGSR), Gandhi Memorial Museum, Department of Gandhian
Studies and Ramalinga Philosophy, Madurai Kamaraj University, and India Peace Centre, Nagpur
from 22nd to 24th July 2009.
12. Participated in a one-day National Seminar on Contemporary British Fiction Since 1950s and
presented a paper titled C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia: Fantasy, Myth or Fact? Organised by
PG and Research Department of English, Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College For Women – Palani,
on 29th February 2008.
13. Participated in a two-day National Seminar on Indian Drama in English and presented a paper titled
The Liminar in Hayavadana organized by the Faculty of English and Foreign Languages, Gandhigram
Rural University at Gandhigram on 7th & 8th February 2008
14. Participated in a ten-day workshop on Human Rights, Integrated Personality Development and
Character Building, Sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC), organised by Gandhigram
Rural University, Gandhigram, from 1st and 10th February 2007
15. Participated in a two-day residential workshop on Tibetan Yoga, Meditation and Reiki (Introductory
Level), organised by The Valliammal Institution, Madurai on 18th and 19th June 2005
16. Participated in a seminar on World Religions and Inter Religious Talk Conducted by the Gandhi
Museum, Madurai on 08.09.2002
17. Participated in a Writers workshop on Non-Violence Education and published three short stories in
Tamil, Conducted by the department of Gandhian Thought and Ramalinga Philosophy, M.K.U. and
B.I.N.O.W.S, Madurai from 24th to 26th June, 2002
18. Participated in a two-day workshop on “Body Psychotherapy” by Prof. Thomas Riepenhausen,
European Association of Body psychotherapy, at C.E.S.I, Madurai on 1st and 2nd September 2001
19. Participated in a two-day workshop on “Counselling Skills” by Prof. Dr. S. Jayapragasm, at
TheValliammal Institution, Madurai on 7th and 8th April 2001
20. Attended a five-day extension lectures on “Multiculturalism: Indian Experience” by
Dr.N. Muthumohan, Guru Nanak Devji Chair, Madurai Kamaraj University, from 23rd to 27th August
1999
IT SKILLS
Word Processing, MS DOS, Windows, MS Office, Page Maker, Photo Shop
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Passed Junior Grade Typewriting (English) held by the Department of Technical Education at
the Government Technical Examination, January 1996
• Diploma in Assembling and Servicing of Transistor Receivers at Hertz Technical Training
Institute, Madurai, April – June 1996

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CAREER CONTOUR
May 2012 – till date UGC-Academic Staff College, MKU, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Resource Person
Sharing my expertise on ‘Logical Reasoning’ at the UGC-Academic Staff
College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, for the faculty of higher
education.
Jan 2014 - till date Literate Frog, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Part-time Faculty
Working as a Faculty on a Part-time basis handling English and Syllogism
for Competitive Examinations such as CAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS,
TOEFL, and Law Entrance.
Jan 2011 – Dec 2013 Career Launcher, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Part-time Faculty
Worked as a Faculty on a Part-time basis at Career Launcher, Madurai,
handling English and Syllogism for Competitive Examinations such as
CAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, and Law Entrance.
Jun 2010 – till date Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Teaching Assistant
Working as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of English handling
Undergraduate and Postgraduate and M.Phil., classes.
Since 2008 – till date Freelance UGC NET/SLET/SET Trainer
Have been training aspirants of UGC JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) /
NET (National Eligibility Test for Lectureship) / SLET (State Level
Educastional Test for Lectureship) / SET (Sate Eligibility Test for
Lectureship) in Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.
Jan 2005 – Aug 2008 Ekta Parishad, India
Volunteer & Documentalist
Worked as a Volunteer and Documentalist for Ekta Parishad, a Gandhian
movement that fights for land-rights in the state of Tamil Nadu. More
information about Ekta Parishad can be viewed at www.ektaparishad.org
July 2005 – Jan 2006 Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Part-time Lecturer
Worked as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of English
Jan 2005 – Dec 2005 Ahimsa Nonviolence
Assistant Editor
Worked as the Assistant Editor of the international bimonthly journal
Ahimsa Nonviolence published by the International Gandhian Institute for
Nonviolence and Peace (IGINP) and Centre for Experiencing Socio-Cultural
Interaction (CESCI).
Sep 2002 – Dec 2004 Madurai Kamaraj University College, Aundipatti, Tamil Nadu, India
Teaching Assignment
Worked as a Teaching Assignment in the Department of English with usual
summer breaks.
Aug 2001 – Mar 2002 The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Lecturer, Superintendent
Worked as a Lecturer in the Department of English, Superintendent in The
Dudley Hall.
Jan 2001 – Sep 2002 Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Part-time Lecturer
Worked as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of English

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Jan 2001 – Oct 2001 Institute of Spoken English, M.K.U. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Resource Person
Worked as a Resource Person at the Institute.
Sep 2000- Nov 2000 The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Junior Lecturer
Worked as a Junior Lecturer in the Department of English, in the Vacancy
of Prof. R. Kalidasan Who had gone overseas on leave.
Mar 2000 – Sep 2000 Sabari Tution Centre, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
English Tutor
Gave Spoken English classes for students at the school level.
Jan 1998 – Aug 2000 Kentenich Kalloori, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Music Tutor
Gave Guitar classes for Minor Seminarians and Philosophy students.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
• MUSIC
Member – The American College Western & Light Music Band
Served in the band as a front man for five years (1995 – 2000). Attended various State Level and
Inter College Competitions as a non-vocal instrumentalist (rhythm & lead guitarist for Western
Music & bass guitarist for Light Music) and won many awards for the college.
• CHURCH RELATED ACTIVITIES
• TREKKING
• NUMISMATICS
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 8 September 1976
Place of Birth : Leuven, Belgium (Europe)
Nationality : Sri Lankan (Refugee staying in India from 1987)
Religion : Christian

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