Dr. UMAIR KHAN M

Qualifications

Ph.D in Arabic Literature from University of Calicut (2018)

Master of Arts in English, University of Calicut (2017)

Master of Arts in Arabic, University of Calicut (2005)

Diploma in Urdu Language National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, India

Research Profile

Awarded Ph.D in Arabic on 12.02.2018 under the supervision of Dr. K. Mohammed Basheer in the topic ‘Identity in the novels of Sahar Khalifeh’.

Completed UGC Minor Research Project entitled “Indian Culture and Symbolic Elements in modern Arabic literature’ (for the period of two years, started on20.04.2015).

Worked as a Project Fellow in the Major Research Project sponsored by UGC entitled ‘An empirical research on scope of developing computer aided language learning software in Arabic’ in the Dept. of Arabic, Maharaja’s College – Ernakulum during the period from 01.02.2010 to 31.12.2010.

Courses, Workshops & Seminars

UGC sponsored workshop series under the ‘PARAMARSH’ Scheme of Farook College (Autonomous). Participated in seven workshops as an IQAC coordinator of R.U.A College from 01 February 2020 to 29 February 2020 as follows;

Workshop on Criterion VI & VII: Governance, Leadership and Management, Institutional Values and Best Practices, MUA College, Pulikkal on 22-02-2020

Workshop on Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Malabar College of Advanced Studies, Vengara on 18-02-2020

Workshop on Criterion III: Research Innovation and Extension, SAFI Institute of Advanced Studies, Vazhayoor on 15-02-2020

Workshop on Criterion V: Student Support and Progression, JDT Islam College of Arts & Science, Vellimadukunnu on 11-02-2020

Workshop on Institutional Documentation in Higher Education on at RUA College on 25-02-2020.

Workshop on Criterion I : Curricular Aspects Sunniyya Arabic College, Chennamangallur on 04-02-2020

Workshop on Criterion II: Teaching Learning and Evaluation, AIWA College, Mongam on 01-02-2020

Two day national level workshop on E-Content Development for Effective Teaching & Learning 1st -2nd april 2019 jointly organized by Consortium for Information Professionals – India and Dept. of Arabic, University of Calicut.

Two day orientation camp held at MS Swaminadhan Research Foundation Wayanad on July 26, 27 for the FIC (Faculty in charge) of Bhoomitra Sena Clubs.

State level training program for faculties in charge of Bhoomitra Sena Clubs held at V.J.T Hall, Thiruvananthapuram on 16.09.2017.

Faculty Development Programe on ‘Framework for Excellence in Teaching’ conducted jointly by FIMS & IQAC Farook Training College, 1st – 2nd March 2017 at FIMS Farook College.

Training camp for NSS programme officers held at CIGI, Chevayoor- Calicut on 14th – 15th November 2016, Organized by NSS Cell, University of Calicut.

UGC Sponsored workshop on “Digital information literacy instruction for researchers in language and social science faculty” organized by the Dept. of Library and information science, Farook College on 26.10.2016

UGC sponsored one day orientation program for college teachers on ‘Modern perspective in teaching’ held at R.U.A College, Farook College on 28, October 2015.

one day orientation programme for Aided Arabic College Teachers on ‘Higher Education: changing perspectives’ held at RUA College , Farook College- Kerala on 03.02.2015, organized by Consortium of Principals of aided Arabic colleges

Orientation Course for the Programme Officers of NSS from 20th – 26th November 2014, organized by Empanelled Training Institution for NSS- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Rajagiri, Kalamasseri, Ernakulam- Kerala.

UGC Sponsored international seminar on “Contemporary Films on Arab and Related Culture” organized by the Dept. of Arabic, University of Calicut at EMS Seminar Complex on 12 to 13 August 2014.

International Arabic seminar, organized by Dept. of Arabic- RUA College, Farook College- Kerala on 26.03.2012.

International seminar on “The language, Philosophy and Teachings of Hadith” organized by the Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala from 14th – 18th February 2012.

Positions & Responsibilities

NSS Programme Officer unit No.181(28.04.2014 to 27.04.2017)

Appointed as a contingent leader of Calicut University NSS group and completed the adventure camp organized by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports Manali at Narkanda- Himachal Pradesh on 05.10.2015 to 14.10.2015.

Equal Opportunity Convener (2014-2015)

UG Nodal Officer (2015-2016)

Faculty in charge of Bhoomithra Sena Club (2017- 2020)

IQAC Coordinator (2019 - 2020)

Paper Presentations & Publications

Paper entitled ‘Narrative techniques in Palestinian short stories’ presented in the international Arabic webinar conducted by R.U.A College on June 10th 2020.

Paper entitled ‘Picture of Palestine in the works of Rawda al-Farkh Hudhud’ presented in two day national seminar on ‘Contemporary Women’s Literature in Arabic’ on 27thNovember 2019 at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Paper entitled ‘Representation of Kerala in Modern Arabic Literature’ presented in two day national seminar on ‘Indian Culture and Heritage in Arabic Literature’ on 30thOctober 2018 at Govt. College, Kasaragod, Kerala

Paper entitled ‘Theory of Discourse in Edward Said’s Orientalism’ presented in two day national seminar on ‘Orientalist Studies on Arabs and Pseudo Constructs’ on 31stSeptember 2018 at Maharaja’s College- Ernakulum (A Govt. Autonomous College), Kerala.

Paper entitled ‘National Identity In The Novels Of Sahar Khalifeh’ presented in two day national seminar on ‘Post Colonial Trends in Arabic Literature’ on 21st November 2017 at TMG College, Tirur- Malappuram , Kerala.

Paper entitled ‘Influence Of Arab Culture On Malabar Muslims’ presented in UGC Sponsored two day national seminar on ‘Arab influence on indigenous culture of Mappila Muslims’organized by the Dept. of Malayalam, MES Keveeyam College- Valanchaery, Malappuramon 28thOct. 2014

Paper entitled ‘Resistance In The Novels Of SaharKhalifeh’ presented in two day national seminar on ‘Modern trends in Arabic literature’ on 11.09.2013 sponsored by UGC, Organized by Dept. of Arabic, PSMO College- Tirurangadi – Malappuram- Kerala

Paper entitled ‘Women in the Novels of Sahar Khalifeh’ presented in two day national seminar on ‘contemporary prose writers in modern Arab world’ on 17thDec. 2012 at TMG College, Tirur – Malappuram- Kerala

‘Eminent writers in Arabic literature’ co-authored by Dr. Izudeen and Dr. Shoukathali C.V, Published by Edumart , Calicut-2019, ISBN-978-81-941882-0-9

The paper ‘Identity Issue In the novel of ‘Meerath’ was published in ‘Raihan’Peer Reviewed Research Journal – Vol - 8, December 2017 ( PG Dept. of Arabic, W.M.O Arts & Science College,Muttil,Wayanad – Kerala, ISSN 2934-8493)

The paper ‘Portrayal of Women In the novel of ‘Rabee Al Haar’ was published in ‘Al Sabah’Peer Reviewed Annual Research Journal – Vol - 2, January 2017 ( PG & Research Dept. of Arabic, Farook College (Autonomous) - Kozhikode – Kerala, ISSN 2454-7824)

The paper ‘Representation of Intifada In the novel of ‘Bab Al Saha’ was published in ‘Kalikoot’ Quarterly Arabic Journal – Vol -7, Issue-2,May2017 ( The Dept. of Arabic, University of Calicut- Kozhikode – Kerala, ISSN 11201022)

‘Desham ,Desheeyatha, Desha Sneham’ (Malayalam literary article) published in Shabab Weekly- book: 39, Issue: 32, March 2016.

The paper ‘Sahar Khalifeh: The Voice Of Struggling Women In Palestine’ was published in ‘Al Mahara’ Research Journal – Vol 3- Dec 2015 ( Research Dept. of Arabic, Maharaja’s College Autonomous- Ernakulum – Kerala, ISSN 22787267)

The paper ‘Contemporary Arabic Novels In Palestine’ was published in the ‘Majalla Kairala’ Peer Reviewed Academic Journal- Vol 4 , issue 2- 2015 ( Dept. Arabic, University of Kerala – Kariavattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- Kerala , ISSN 2277-2839 )

“Saqar” (Malayalam literary work) published in Pudava monthly- book: 20, Issue: 9, June 2011.

“Ormakal illathavumbol” (Malayalam literary work) published in Pudava monthly- book: 20, Issue: 3, Dec.2010.

‘Hijra- Padavum Sandeshavum’ (Malayalam literary article) published in Shabab Weekly- book: 33, Issue: 19, Dec.2009.