THIRUNAGALINGAM A. Professor

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  • Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature
  • thiru_nagalingam55@yahoo.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 Ph. D Society as Revealed in the Folk tales of Pondicherry Region Pondicherry University 1993
2 M. Phil. M. Phil. Tamil (FOLKLORE) Title: Marriage Rituals of Hindu Pallar [Dr.MU.Va. Memorial Endowment Medal (Gold Medal Award) (for M.Phil. University First Rank Holder) Madurai Kamaraj University 1983
3 M.A TAMIL LITERATURE Madurai Kamaraj University 1982

Area of Specializaion

1. Folklore 2. Ancient Tamil Grammar 3. Marxism and Literature

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 A Person of Excellance in Education NATIONAL All India Tamil Writers Association, Chennai 2018 Nil
2 Life Time Achiever Award (Poet Bharathidasan) NATIONAL Puduvai Kanmani Creationsions 2018 Nil
3 Tamil Chemmal Award STATE Pondicherry State Tamil Sangam Puducherry 2016 Nil
4 Dr. Ambethkar National Fellowship Award NATIONAL Bharathiya Dalit Sakitya Academi, New Delhi 2014 Nil
5 Best Book Award STATE Government of Tamil Nadu 2012 30,000
6 Best Teacher Award REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2011 Nil

Teaching Experience

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1 Assistant Professor Department of Tamil Rajahs College, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamilnadu
2 Lecturer School of Tamil Pondicherry University
3 Reader School of Tamil Pondicherry University
4 Professor School of Tamil Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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1 Lecturer to Professor School of Tamil Pondicherry Univeristy Folklore & Ancient Tamil Grammar, Marxium and Literature

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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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 Folk Interpretation of Tholkkappia Commentators - I A. Thirunagalingam Kaavya Tamil ISSN 2277 – 9221 Volume - IV, Journal – I, PP 136 – 141 2015 It is very helpful for young research scholars.
2 Folk Interpretation of Tholkkappia Commentators - II A. Thirunagalingam Kaavya Tamil ISSN 2277 – 9221 Volume - IV, Journal – II , PP 73 -77 2015 New generation Research Scholars benefited from th
3 Kattapomman Balad A. Thirunagalingam Kaavya Tamil ISSN 2277 – 9221 Volume 3, Journal - 1, Page No. 53 to 58 2014 It is very helpful for young research scholars.
4 Kattapomman Balad A. Thirunagalingam Kaavya Tamil ISSN 2277 – 9221 Volume 3, Journal - 1, Page No. 30 to 34 2014 It is very helpful for young research scholars.

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 New Thoughts of Sivalinganar A. Thirunagalingam Puthiya Thedal Volume 1, Issue 1, 26-30 2014 For creation of grammatical oriented Scholars

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 Oral Tradition of Veerapathra Ramayana A. Thirunagalingam All India University Teachers Association, Tamil University, Tanjour 198-202 2015
2 Social Status as Revealed from Aganaanootru Paadalgal A. Thirunagalingam CICT & Aringar Anna Govt. College, Villupuram 212-218 2015
3 Traditional Fishing Technology (Pathakattai Poduthal) A. Thirunagalingam Gandhi Gram Rural University, Department of Tamil and Indian Languages 174-182 2015
4 Ilampuranar views of Tholkappia Ceyulial A. Thirunagalingam CICT sponsored National seminar on Linguistic Approaches of Commentaries of Tholkappiam 64-71 2014
5 Features of Drama in Characters of Sangam Literature A. Thirunagalingam Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai & School of Performing Arts, Poondicherry University 50-54 2013

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Folk Tales of Puducherry A. Thirunagalingam KAAVYA 2016 9789383632824

Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

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1 Theoritical Approaches of Aatruppadai A. Thirunagalingam KAAVYA 2015 9789383632848

Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

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1 Dictionary of Tamil Folklore (Major Research Project University Grants Commission 2007-2012 Rs. 4, 72, 600/- 2012
2 Encycholapedia of Mallar Folklore Mallar Research Centre 18-04-2011 to 20-06-2005 15,000 2005
3 An Introduction to the Theories of Folklore (in Tamil) University Grants Commission 08-01-2000 to 18-02-2002 15,000 2002
4 Fisherman Folk Songs of Pondicherry Region Pondicherry University 1995-1997 18,000 1997

Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

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List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 V. SARITHA 23-07-2012 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D./2012-13 Society as Revealed in the Folk Songs of Ariyalour YES 20-07-2017 YES 09-07-2018
2 P. GNANAMANI 07-01-2011 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D./2010-11/618 Theory of Tholkappiars Vannam in Sangam Literature YES 22-12-2016 YES 14-07-2017
3 G. PUSHPAVALLI 24-01-2011 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D./2010-11 Formulas in Kambaramayanam on the Basis of Parry Lords Oral Formulaic Theory YES 07-06-2016 YES 12-02-2017
4 N. CHOLAN 28-09-2009 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D./2009-10 dated 15-02-2010 Tamil Ballads on the Basis of Bohars Heroic Concepts YES 11-12-2014 YES 27-01-2016
5 C.A. JEYANTHI 14-09-2006 PU/CE/E9/CE/2006-07/425 Life System of Vannar Society in Puducherry Region YES 13-02-2012 YES 26-10-2012
6 R. JANARTHANAN 13-09-2006 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D. Spoken Tamil of Primitive Tribes of Cuddalore Region YES 04-05-2011 YES 13-07-2012
7 M. MUNIASAMY 20-10-2008 PU/CE/E9 Folk Interpretation of Tholkappia Commentors YES 07-04-2011 YES 26-01-2012
8 J. DHORIA MURUGAN 18-09-2006 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D./2006-07 dated 17-07-2007 Spoken Tamil of Primitive Tribes of Cuddalour Region YES 04-05-2011 YES 12-12-2011
9 M. RANDJANE 20-10-2005 PU/CE/E9 Tribes Life of Puducherry Region YES 11-06-2007 YES 29-10-2008
10 S. THAMIZHAZHI KORKAIVENDAN 25-11-1999 PU/CE/E9 Cultural Patterns in Folk Tabs of Cuddalore Region YES 24-11-2007 YES 28-07-2008
11 M. KUMARAGURU 19-01-2004 PU/CE/E9/Ph.D. The Proverbs of Puducherry Region YES 12-12-2007 YES 18-07-2008
12 S. SOUYASARADA 20-02-2002 PU/CE/E9 Technical Knowledge of System of Fisherman of Puducherry Region YES 21-11-2005 YES 19-07-2006
13 R. GOBYSUGUNA 11-12-2000 PU/CE Structural Study of Folk Songs in Villianur Region YES 10-06-2004 YES 21-02-2005
14 S. VALLI 07-01-2000 PU/CE/E9 Propps Functions of Folktales as in the Villupuram District FolkTales YES 07-02-2003 YES 11-03-2004
15 A. KALAISELVI 23-10-1998 PU/CE/E9 Feministic Approach of Tamil Folk Ballads YES 11-02-1999 YES 02-03-2003
16 P. PARAMESWARI 15-10-1999 PU/CE/E9 Folk Deities in Bahour Region YES 11-02-1999 YES 03-03-2000

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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E-Lecture Details

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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 Relationship in Tamil Literature Seminar Senthil Kumar Nadar College International Seminar 20-08-2016 21-08-2016 2016
2 Primitive Society Worships of Sangam Literature Workshop Department of Tamil, Govt Arts College, Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu in collaboration with CICT (Sponsored National 19-01-2015 23-01-2015 2015
3 Principles of Sollilakkanam in Tholkappiam Workshop School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai in collaboration with CICT (Sponsored) National 02-03-2015 10-03-2015 2015
4 Theivachilair View of Tholkappiam Vetrumaiyeal Seminar on Commantors of Sollathekaram of Tholkappiam Deptartment of Tamil Rajas College, Thiruvaiyaru in coll National 27-01-2014 29-01-2014 2014
5 ‘Senavaraiyar Views of Tholkappia Sollathikaram’ Workshop Anna Govt Arts & Science College, Karaikal in collobaration with CICT (Sponsorer) National 25-02-2014 06-03-2014 2014
6 Traditional Artist of Ancient Tamil Literature Training Programme Kayethe Millath Govt Autonomous College, Chennai National 06-02-2014 10-02-2014 2014
7 Life field of Woman of Ancient Tamil Literature Workshop Pondicherry Institue of Cultur National 17-02-2014 28-02-2104 2014
8 Perumitha Meipadugal of Sangam Literature Workshop School of Tamil, Pondicherry University National 03-03-2014 14-03-2014 2014
9 Life field of Women of Ancient Tamil Literature Seminar Pondicherry Insitute of Lingusitic and Culture, Puducherry National 17-02-2014 18-02-2014 2014
10 Traditional Artist of Ancient Tamil Literature Training Programme Kayethe Millath Govt. Autonomous College, Chennai National 06-02-2014 11-02-2014 2014
11 Senavaraiyar Parvaiel Tholkappia Sollathigaram Training Programme Rajah’s College, Thiruvaiyaru collaboration with CICT, Chennai National 01-04-2014 18-04-2014 2014
12 Oral Formulaic Theory approach in Ancient Tamil Literate’ Training Programme Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy National 30-09-2013 04-10-2013 2013
13 Approaches of Folklore Theories Training Programme ASC, Pondicherry University National 09-02-2013 28-02-2013 2013
14 Research Approach of Senavaraiyar Seminar Annamalai University National Level 10-01-2013 11-01-2013 2013
15 Methodology of Tamil Grammar Training Programme Directorate of School Education, Govt. of Puducherry National 11-11-2013 15-11-2013 2013
16 Oral Formulaic Theory Approach in Ancient Tamil Literature Training Programme Bharathidasan University National 01-10-2013 04-10-2013 2013
17 Senavaraiya Parvaiel Tholkappia Sollathigaram Workshop Rajahs College, Thiruvaiyaru in collaboration with CICIT, Chennai National 11-11-2013 15-11-2013 2013
18 Oral Formulaic Theory Theory and Performance Guest Lecture Deliverd to Students Department of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University University Level 11-07-2012 11-07-2012 2012
19 Arts and Theory of Cilappathikaram Workshop Department of Tamil govt. Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam National 27-02-2012 29-02-2012 2012
20 Research Methodology of Senavaraiyar Training Programme ASC Pondicherry University State Level 12-03-2012 30-03-2012 2012
21 Oral-formulaic theory in Ancient Tamil Literature Training Programme School of Tamil, Madurai University, Madurai National 06-02-2012 10-02-2012 2012
22 Cultural Approaches of Senavariaym Training Programme Bharathidasan University, Trichy National 17-09-2012 21-09-2012 2012
23 Important of Folklore Studies Seminar Theivanaiammal Arts and Science College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram National 06-02-2012 07-02-2012 2012
24 Contextual of Tamil Folk Ballads Traning Programme Madurai Kamaraj University National Level 03-12-2012 11-12-2012 2012
25 Tamil Oral Epic and Women Seminar Holy Cross Autonomous College, Nagarcoil National 17-09-2012 18-09-2012 2012
26 Folklore approach in Sangam Literature Seminar on Carious View of Study in Sangam Literature Department of Tamil Madras Christian College, Chennai National 29-03-2012 31-03-2012 2012

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 Folklore and Theories Pondicherry University Pondicherry University & One day One day National Seminar 29-03-2004 29-03-2004 2014
2 Folklore and other Disciplines Folklore Society of South Indian Languages (FOSSILS) Pondicherry University & Two Days Two Days National Seminar 22-02-2013 23-02-2013 2013
3 Cultural , Sociological, Geographical Approach of Ancient Tamil Literature, Sponsored by Central Institute of Classical Tamil Chennai. Pondicherry Univeristy & Three Days Three Days National Seminar 19-12-2012 21-12-2012 2012

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Multi - Disciplinary Approach in Tamil Literature Pondicherry University, ASC & UGC Pondicherry University & Two Days National 08-11-2016 28-11-2016 2016
2 Folklore and Other Disciplines Pondicherry University Pondicherry University & Two Days Two days National Workshop 18-12-2009 19-12-2009 2009
3 Folklore in Tamil Pondicherry University, ASC & UGC ASC, Pondicherry Univeristy & 21 Days National 05-03-2009 25-03-2009 2009

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1 Dean (i/c) from 09-03-2016 Administrative and Academic Works

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