Faculty Detail

Dr Surbhi Saraswat

Associate Professor

Amity Institute of English Studies and Research

Academic Area
Literature

Drama

Literature Studies
Qualifications
Graduation : B.A.(English Honors)-2004,H. P. University

Post Graduation : M.A.(English)-2006,H.P. University

Post Graduation : M.Phil(English)-2008,H.P. University

Doctorate : Ph.D.(English)-2015,Himachal Pradesh University
Experience
05 Jul 2010 - Present
Associate Professor,
Amity Institute of English Studies and Research

01 Jul 2009 - 01 Jun 2010
Lecturer ,
H.P. University, Center for Evening Studies,
H.P.U.

01 Apr 2009 - 01 Apr 2010
Radio Jockey,
All India Radio,
Shimla

09 Jul 2007 - 03 Mar 2010
Lecturer ,
Rajkiya Kanya Maha Vidalaya, H.P.U.,
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01 Apr 2009 - 01 Jun 2009
Faculty,
Army Wives Welfare Association,
ARTRAC

01 Apr 2009 - 01 Jun 2009
Guest Faculty,
H.P. University Coaching Centre for MBA and UIIT,
H P U

01 Sep 2008 - 01 Mar 2009
Anchor (Weekly Show),
Doordarshan ,
DD Shimla

03 Jul 2006 - 17 Mar 2007
Lecturer,
Rajkiya Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, H. P. U.,
Shimla
Current Courses Taught
Approaches to Literary Criticism & Theory

English Literature From Medieval Period to 17th Century
Publications
Dattani's Discourse on Eunuch's Silent Sobs.” ,
AMU

Alternate Sexuality in Urban Space: Manjula Padmanabhan’s Morning Glory in the East of Kailash ,
Galaxy

The Quest of Completeness: Mohan Rakesh’s Aadhe Adhure.” ,
Asian Journal of Multidiciplinary Studies

Polyphonic Resurrection: Violence against Women in Dina Mehta’s Getting Away with Murder ,
Literary Quest

Rejection to Resistance: A Study of Dalit Feminism in Bama’s Karukku and Sangati ,
The Literary Herald An International Refereed English e-Journal A Journal of English Language & Lite

What is Queer Theory? ,
Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Subject, Subjectivity & Agency: Deconstructing the Gender Matrix in Rama Mehta’s Inside The Haveli ,
Research Journal of English Language and Literature

Khwaboon Ka Sweater ,
Samanvay

Personal is Political: A Critical Reading of Ismat Chugati’s “Lihaaf” and “Gainda” ,
International Journal of English Language Literature in Humanities

Myth & Gender: A Critical Reading of Chitra Banerjee Devakaruni’s Before We Visit the Goddess ,
International Journal of English Language Literature in Humanities

RAPE & BODY POLITICS: GENDER VIOLENCE IN MANJULA PADMANABAN’S LIGHTS OUT ,
Research Journal of English Language & Literature

Representation of Emerging Technologies: Postmodern Urban Dystopia in Manjula Padmanabhan’s Harvest ,
Research Trends
Conferences attended
Playwriting/ Scriptwriting conducted by Mahesh Dattani
Organized By :Bharti College/ Delhi University

Translation: Theory, Practice and the Challenges
Organized By :Department of English/ Himachal Pradesh University

Nation and Pluralism: Australia and India
Organized By : Department of English (Centre for Australian and New Zealand Studies) / Himachal Pradesh University

Re inventing Professionalism of the Contemporary Teachers
Organized By :AIE/ Amity University

Active Aerobics Workshop
Organized By :ASPESS/ Amity University

Trends and issues of Contemporary English Studies
Organized By :AIESR

Teaching and Evaluation Criteria
Organized By :AICC

Faculty Orientatiom for Communication Skilla and Business Communication
Organized By :AIESR

Literary Trends
Organized By :AIESR

National Seminar on Sir Charles Dickens
Organized By :AIESR

FDP on Issues in Comparative Literature
Organized By :AIESR

National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Studies : Literature and Art; Literature and Cinematography
Organized By :AIESR

Text and Technology
Organized By :St Stephen's College

Role and Responsibilities of Humanities and Social Sciences in Technical Education
Organized By :SRM University

Literary, Historical and Cultural Paradigms: Revisiting Translation Studies in India
Organized By :Aligarh Muslim University

Depiction of Human Relations in Literature
Organized By :Dr.Ambedkar College & CETA

Humanism, Democracy and Culture: Postcolonial Discourse and India
Organized By :RKSD College

Feminist Theories and Debates
Organized By :Women's Studies & Development Centre, University of Delhi

Arts, Culture, Literature, Language, Gender studies, Sexuality, Humanities and Philosophy for SSD
Organized By :Krishi Sanskriti

Gender Roles and Challenges: the Changing Paradigm
Organized By :AASC & AISS
Short Description
Name: Dr. Surbhi Saraswat Qualification(s): PhD (H P U), (UGC NET) M Phil (H P U), M A (H P U), B A (Hons) English Post Held: Assistant Professor-II Area of specialisation: Contemporary Indian English Drama Area of Interest: Drama, Theatre, Gender Studies Official email id: ssaraswat@amity.edu A few words about yourself: A Gold medalist in M Phil and University Merit holder in graduation, Dr Saraswat has ten years of teaching experience and expertise. She has three years of experience of teaching English Literature to postgraduate and undergraduate students. She was also a regular performing artist at All India Radio ( Akashwani) and Doordarshan Shimla. Presently she is with Amity University, AIESR as a Lecturer and teaches Literature to undergraduate and postgraduate Programmes and is conducting trainings on behalf of Amity.

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