K. PAJANIVELOU Associate Professor

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  • Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature
  • kpajanivelou@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 M.A Linguistics Annamalai University 2004
2 Ph.D Education History Of Tamils Pondicherry University 1994
3 B.Ed Tamil Annamalai University 1992
4 M.A Tamil Pondicherry University 1989
5 B.A Tamil UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS 1987

Area of Specializaion

Literary Criticism (Discourse, Narratology, Intertextuvality), Tamil Poetics, Classical Literatures, Lexicography.

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Naa Vaanamamali “Best Research Book” award NATIONAL TamilNadu Kalaiilakkiya Perumandram 2018 5,000
2 Presidential Award for Young Scholar in Classical Tamil NATIONAL Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India. 2008 1 Lakh
3 Research Award NATIONAL UGC, New Delhi 2008 Rs.20,00,000 (Twenty
4 ‘Best Research Paper” award INTERNATIONAL Aar International Search forum 2007 1000
5 “Best Book” award STATE Govt. of Pondicherry 2001 7,500

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DEPT OF TAMIL PERIYAR ARTS COLLEGE, CUDDALORE
2 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPT OF TAMIL PERIYAR ARTS COLLEGE, CUDDALORE
3 lECTURER DEPT OF TAMIL K.M. CENTER FOR P.G. STUDIES

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE LEXICOGRAPHY MOZHI TRUST LEXICOGRAPHY
2 POST DOCTORAL FELLOW SUBRAMANIA BHARATHI SCHOOL OF TAMIL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURETAMIL PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY NARRATOLOGY

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Chair of Clan and Royal Court of King : Power Politics of Education K.PAJANIVELOU Peyal : An Internationally Refereed journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.7, Issue.1, 2020 NIL
2 Thanmunaippum Karuthuththiruttum K.PAJANIVELOU Peyal : An Internationally Refereed journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.5, Issue.1 2018 NIL
3 VetchipPore Tradition A Narratological Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU MANERKANI ISSN 2249-9164. 2018 NIL
4 Cilapathigaram Research of Selvarasu K.PAJANIVELOU MANERKANI ISSN 2249-9164. 2017 NIL
5 Mikhail Bakhtin’s Theory of Utterance: A short introduction K.PAJANIVELOU Peyal : An Internationally Refereed journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.1. Issue. 2. 2016 NIL
6 Syntax structure of Literary works and Discourse, K.PAJANIVELOU ARIMA NOKKU Vol.10. Issue. 1. 2016 NIL
7 Political Err and Narration Minuteness of Cilappathigaram, K.PAJANIVELOU Peyal : An Internationally Refereed journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.1. Issue. 2. 2015 NIL
8 Creation of Thinai Concept: Eco Criticism Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU ARIMA NOKKU Vol.9. Issue. 3. 2015 NIL
9 Tolkappia Saiyulial and Thinai Concept K.PAJANIVELOU Panual : International Journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.6. Issue. 1. 2015 NIL
10 Kilaviyakkam of Tolkappiam : A Mikhail Bakhtin’s Perspectives K.PAJANIVELOU ARIMA NOKKU , ISSN 2320-4842. 2014 NIL
11 Theoretical Creative and Theoretical Reading : A view of Thamizhvan’s Musalpany, K.PAJANIVELOU Sitredu, ISSN 2249-1961 2013 NIL
12 Thirukkural:Theory of Utterance perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Panual : International Journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.3,Issue.1, 2011 NIL

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Education in Tamil Nadu K.PAJANIVELOU Janasakthi special Vol.1. 2010 NIL
2 Panar’sTradition of Sangam and Tradition of Temple Songs Performance K.PAJANIVELOU Tamilial Research vol.15 2009 NIL
3 Kanmani Gunasekaran’s Dictionary of Regional Dialect : Documentation of Peoples Tradition K.PAJANIVELOU Nankam Pathi Vol.1. Issue. 2. 2009 NIL
4 Bakhtin’s view on epic and Silappthigaram’s Narratology K.PAJANIVELOU Unnatham Vol.1. Issue. 3 2009 NIL
5 Bharathi’s Essays: A Creative Story Narration K.PAJANIVELOU Uyaraivu vol.1 2007 NIL
6 Poetical Language and Political Language: Criticism of Dravidian Movement in puducherry Haiku K.PAJANIVELOU KATHAI SOLLI Vol.1. Issue. 1 2004 NIL
7 Subaltern People in Pavannan’s Writings K.PAJANIVELOU KATHAI SOLLI vol.1 issue.2 2002 NIL
8 About writing, like speaking ( based on Bharathi’s Essays) K.PAJANIVELOU Vallinam Vol.1. Issue. 2. 2002 NIL

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Creation of Thinai Concept: Criticism Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Thinai Concepts in Sangam Literature World Tamil Sangam, Madurai 218 2020
2 Literature and Syntactic structure K.PAJANIVELOU Seminar on Syntactic Structure in Tamil Language,Department of Tamil, University of Kerala, Karriavattom, Kerala. 45 2019
3 Hihoo: An Open ended Genre K.PAJANIVELOU Aar International Research Forum, Valluvar Arts and Management College, Karur. ISBN 978-93- 85349-17-1. 210 2018
4 Tamil Epic Tradition and Textualisation of Cilappathikaram K.PAJANIVELOU Second World Conference on Epic Literatures Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai ISBN 978-81-908206- 9-1 604 2017
5 Thirukkural and Modern Reading, K.PAJANIVELOU International Conference on Customs in Thirukkural,Valluvar Arts and Management College, Karur. ISBN 978-93- 80622-05-7 409 2016
6 Tolkappia Saiyulial and Thinai Concept K.PAJANIVELOU 12th International Tamil Conference International Tamil Reserarch forum, Malasiya 178 2015
7 Origin of Glories concepts of Kings in Sangam Literature K.PAJANIVELOU Contribution of Sangam Literature in multi knowledge systemAzhagappa Govt. Arts College. Karaikuti 205 2014
8 Linguistics of Tolkappiyam: Mikhail Bakhtin’s Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Proceding of the world Conference on Tamil Research Londan 406 2013
9 Thirukkural : Ethics Expressed by Binaries K.PAJANIVELOU International Conference on ThirukkuralSubramania Bharathiar School of Tamil Language and Literature, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 501 2011
10 Cilappathikara Pathigam : In Perspectives of Criticism K.PAJANIVELOU International Conference of world Classical Tamil, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 65 2010
11 Indian Glory as found in Bhrathi’s Prose K.PAJANIVELOU Bharathi 125 International Conference School of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 504 2007
12 Sangam Hero Stone Tradition and Script Disperse K.PAJANIVELOU Aar International Research Forum, A.V.C. College, Mayilatu dhurai, 307 2007
13 Entertaining Guest in Sangam K.PAJANIVELOU International Conference on Tamil and World Peace LiteratureSchool of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 206 2006
14 Critical Dialogs in Pudhumaipithan’s Poetries K.PAJANIVELOU Aar International Research Forum, Pope John Paul College, Puducherry 302 2006

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Theory and Criticism K.PAJANIVELOU Annam, Thanjavur 2020 978-93-80342-92
2 Preface Tradition and Cilappathikaram : An inter- texuality perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Kalachuvadu, Nagarkoil, 2019 978-93- 89820-01-0
3 Narrative in Cilappathikaram: Theory of Utterance Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Matru Veliyittagam, Chennai 2018 978-81- 924400-9-5
4 Tolkappiam Thinai Concept : Criticism Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Matru Veliyittagam, Chennai 2018 978-81- 924400-8-8
5 Sangam Poetry: Language- Politics K.PAJANIVELOU Matru Veliyittagam, Chennai, 2018 978-81- 924400-7-1
6 Theory of Utterance and Tamil Poetics K.PAJANIVELOU Agaram, Thanjavur, 2011 978-93- 80342-55-9
7 Sangam Literature: Singing Tradition and Writing Tradition K.PAJANIVELOU New Century Book House Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, 2010 978-81-234-1756-X
8 Text – Narrative – Criticism K.PAJANIVELOU Vallinam, Puducherry 2009 81-902752-5-9
9 Theoretical Criticisms: Applied Criticisms and Politics of Criticism K.PAJANIVELOU Agaram, Thanjavur, 2005 Nil
10 Education History : Some Views K.PAJANIVELOU Panivrliyittagam 2001 Nil
11 Education History of the Tamils K.PAJANIVELOU Pani Veliyittagam 1999 Nil
12 Drinking habit of Tamils K.PAJANIVELOU Ilakiya, Puducherry 1990 Nil

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Rajendirasozhan Ettu kathaigal: Narratological Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Rajendirasozhan vazhvu-padaippu- seyalpadu. Parithi Pathippagam, Jolarpet, 2019 978-81-930475- 1-4
2 Cilappathigaram Research : a Political writing K.PAJANIVELOU Research Concept and Concept Development of Silampu.N. Selvarasu Kavya, chennai 2018 978-93- 86576361
3 Changing of Clan Society to Bharamanical Tradition in Thirumurug atruppadai K.PAJANIVELOU AAtruppatai Literature : Theoretical Perspectives Kavya, chennai 2015 978-93- 83632848-4
4 Theoretical Creatives and Theoretical reading K.PAJANIVELOU How to write New Literature. Melum veliyidu, palayankottai.-2, 2014 Nil
5 Political Err and Politics of Cilappathigaram K.PAJANIVELOU Cilappathigaram: Poetics – Culture- Linguistics – Politics, Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture. Pondicherry 2013 978-81-85452- 23-4.
6 Narratology of Bharathi K.PAJANIVELOU Bharathi - 130 Velagam, Singapore, 2012 Nil
7 Drama Texts: Narratological perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Reading of Drama Texts, Matru Veliyittagam, Chennai 2011 Nil
8 Multifaceted Reading of Cilappathigaram K.PAJANIVELOU Cilappathigaram Multifaceted views Matru Veliyittagam, Chennai 2009 Nil
9 Udukkai Songs in Tamil Cult K.PAJANIVELOU Traditional religion of Tamils Maniyam Veliyedu, Kurungipadi. 2005 Nil
10 Ku. Thirumeni K.PAJANIVELOU 20th Century Tamil Literary Critics Kavya, chennai 2005 Nil
11 Poetism blended in stories: Kurunthogai First Poem Narrato logical perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Multidisciplinary Views in Kurunthogai First Poem Annam, Thanjavur. 2004 Nil
12 Satirical Narratology in Bharathi’s Journalistic writings K.PAJANIVELOU Panmuga Nokkil Tamil Ilakkiyangal Sivangnana Balayaswamigal Tamil College, Mailam. 2004 Nil
13 Bharathi’s Essays: A Narratological Perspective K.PAJANIVELOU Bharathiyarin Kavithai Sezhumai Bharathi Noolagam, Kovai. 2004 Nil
14 State of Colloquial Tamil in Bharathi’s Essays K.PAJANIVELOU Bharathi Panmugappatta Aalumai Bharathi Anbargal Trust, Puducherry. 2003 Nil
15 Tholkappiam and Single Land Identification K.PAJANIVELOU Tamil Researches: Multidimensional Perspectives Kavya, chennai 2001 Nil
16 Vedic Education in Ancients Literature K.PAJANIVELOU Thedal – 6 Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1993 Nil
17 Magical Songs and Writing Skills of Sangam Period K.PAJANIVELOU Thedal – 5 Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1992 Nil
18 Education in Manu K.PAJANIVELOU Thedal – 4 Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1991 Nil
19 Joining of Religious Principles K.PAJANIVELOU Cultural Foot Prints Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1991 Nil
20 Educational Developments in Tamil K.PAJANIVELOU Personality Grounds Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1991 Nil
21 Drinking Habits K.PAJANIVELOU Thedal – 3 Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1990 Nil
22 Social Status of Panars K.PAJANIVELOU Thiravu Dept. of Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 1990 Nil

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Literary Theories of Tolkappiam and Modern Literary Methods K.PAJANIVELOU Dept. of Tamil, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore, 2014 Nil
2 Literary works of Ka. Panjangam, K.PAJANIVELOU Kavya, chennai 2008 Nil

Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Eduthuraipiyal Nokkil Sanga Agha Padalkalin thinai Varaiyarai (Definition of Thinai Sangam Love Poetries : A Narratological Perspective) Central Institute of Classical Tamil. Chennai one year 2,50,000/- 2014
2 Narratological Study of Cilapathigaram (with Special Reference to Russian Linguist M.M.Bakhtin’s Language Theories) UGC, New Delhi two year Rs.20,00,000 (Twenty 2011

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Career Guidance Offered to students

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Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

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Research Guidance - PG

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1 2021 M.A. 2 DEPT OF TAMIL, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore

Research Guidance - Ph.D

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Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year
1 12th International Tamil Conference UGC, New Delhi 68,000 Malasiya 29-01-2015 01-02-2015 2015

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Chieftain Board of Royal Courtroom: The Power of literacy in Ancient Tamil Society webinar on Literatures Puthiya Panuval, Chennai state Level 20-05-2020 20-05-2020 2020
2 Textualisation of Cilapathikaram International webinar on Multi dimension of Tamil Bharath Rathna Dr. MGR Govt. Arts and Science College, Palacode International 18-07-2020 18-07-2020 2020
3 Chieftain Board of Royal Courtroom: The Power of literacy in Ancient Tamil Society webinar on Literatures Puthiya Panuval, Chennai state Level 20-05-2020 20-05-2020 2020
4 Kuutru in Sangam Literature FDP webinar on Sangam Literature Dept. of Tamil, University of Kerala National Level 16-05-2020 16-05-2020 2020
5 Thinai Concept in Literature Thinai Concept in Literature Shri Sakthikailassh Women’s College, Salem state Level 25-02-2020 25-02-2020 2020
6 Narratological Approach on Cilappathigaram Special Lecture Series Department of Tamil, Central University of TamilNadu National Level 08-03-2019 08-03-2019 2019
7 Educational Traditions and Changes in Sangam Age Workshop on Tamil Socio Cultural History Gleaned from the Classical Literature Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi National Level 08-03-2018 17-03-2018 2018
8 Education History of Sangam Period: Subaltern Perspective Workshop on Tamil Socio Cultural History Gleaned from the Classical Literature Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi National Level 08-03-2018 17-03-2018 2018
9 An Introduction of Historiography Workshop on Tamil Socio Cultural History Gleaned from the Classical Literature Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi National Level 08-03-2018 17-03-2018 2018
10 Purathinaiyiyal :Narratological Perspective Workshop on Tolkapiya Purapporul Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Tagore Arts College, Puducherry. state Level 03-11-2017 12-11-2017 2017
11 Irrukkai on Sangam Literature Workshop on Institutionalized Values in Sangam Literature Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore. state Level 18-03-2017 27-03-2017 2017
12 Narratology an Introduction Workshop on Classical Literatures : Narrato logical Perspective Bharathidhasan Constituent College, Perambalur state Level 20-03-2017 30-07-2017 2017
13 Selection of Research Topic Symposium on Research in Tamilology Dept. of Tamil, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore state Level 24-02-2017 25-02-2017 2017

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Internet based Teaching and Learning : Through Tamil Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore, 5 days National Level 17-08-20 21-08-2020 2020
2 National Workshop of Research Methodology and Approaches Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore, 2days National Level 02-02-2019 03-03-2019 2019
3 National workshop on Modern Criticism Approaches and Tholkapiyam Literary Traditions Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore, 7 days National Level 19-02-2014 28-02-2014 2014

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