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BIO – DATA

1. General Information

1.1 Name : Dr.A.Thirunagalingam,

1.2 Male / Female : Male

1.3 Father Name : Arumugamkaruppan

1.4 Date of Birth : 13.02.1955

1.5 Caste : Scheduled Caste

1.6 Religion : Hindu

1.7 Designation : Professor& Dean (i/c)

1.8 Grade Pay : Rs.10, 000/-

1.9 Place of work : Sri Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature,

Pondicherry University,

Puducherry – 605 014

India.

1.10 Place of Birth : Pulikulam, Nallukkurichi (P.O)

Abiramam (via), Ramnad (D.t)

Tamil Nadu, India.

1.11 Address of

Correspondent : 109, 6th Cross Street

Thirumagal Nagar,

Velrampet, Puducherry – 605 014

India.

1.12 Phone : Mob: 09486907860

Office:0413 – 2654483 Office: 0413 – 2654468 Residence: 0413 – 2356935

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1.13 Email : thiru_nagalingam55yahoo.com

2. Educational Qualification

2.1 M.A.,

1982 : School of Tamil Studies, 66% Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625 021

2.2 M.Phil.,

1983 : South Travadagore Hindu College, 73% NagarCoil Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625 021

2.2.1 Gold Medal : M.Phil., UniversityFirst Rank, Dr.Mu.Va. Memorial Endoment Medal, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1984. 18.02.1985

2.3 Ph.D.,

1993 : Sri Suramaina Bhrathi School of Tamil Language & Literature, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry – 605 014

2.3.1 Title of Thesis : Society as Revealed in the Folk tales of Pondicherry

Region

3. Area of Specialization:

1. Folklore 2. Ancient Tamil Grammar

3. Marxism and Literature

4. Teaching and Research Experience:

31 Years ( from PU 01.09.1987)

1. Professor from 27.07.2006 2. Associate Professor from 27.07.1998

3. Assistant Professor from 03.09.1985

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5.List of Courses Taught:

5.1 Post Graduate Courses

5.1.1 TAML 514 Folklore : An Introduction

5.1.2 TAML 101 Grammar – Tholkappiam Ezhuthathikaram,

5.1.3 TAML 131 Grammar - Tholkappiam Sollathikaram

5.1.4 TAMIL 108 Tamil Grammer Books – An Introduction

5.2 M.Phil Research Course

5.2.1 TAML 702 Commentaries & Discourse Methodology,

5.2.2 TAML 513 Literature and Marxism)

6. Ph.D., Supervision

6.1 Awarded :

1. P.Parameswari ( 2003)

2. Kalaichelvi.A ( 2003)

3. Valli.S (2004)

4. Gopy Suguna.R (2004)

5. S.Suyasaratha (2006)

6. Kumaraguru.M ( 2008)

7. Korkai vendan .S ( 2008)

8. Ranjan.M (2008)

9. DuraiMurugan.J (2011)

10. Janarthanan.J (2012)

11. Munisamy.M (2012)

12. Jeyanthi.A (2014)

13. Cholan.N ( 2016)

6.2 Theses Submitted

14. Gnanamani.P

15. Pushpavalli.G

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6.3 Doing

16. Sharmila.V

17. Saritha.V

18. Kowsalya.P

19. Chitra. V

7. M.Phil., Supervision Awarded

1. A.ThirugnanaSambandam 1997

2. L.Baby1988

3. P. Parameswari 1999

4. S.Balamurugan 1999

5. S. Vedhanayagi 2000

6. V. Buvaneswari 2000

7. L. Madarasi 2000

8. M.Rasavel 2000

9. S.Sakthivel 2000

10. S.Souyasarada 2001

11. R.Laksmipathy 2001

12. J.Amirthavalli 2001

13. N.Arumaikkannu 2001

14. E.Kalpana 2001

15. S.Pushpagandhi 2002

16. M.Valli 2002

17. M.Jeyavarthini 2002

18. A.Yuvaraj 2002

19. P.Jeyaselvi 2002

20. M.Moorthy 2003

21. M.Kumaraguru 2003

22. M.Murugavel 2003

23. R.Rajalakshmi 2003

24. Shanmugam 2004

25. Mangaiyarkarasi 2004

26. Lalithamala 2004

27. Lakshmi 2005

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28. T.Geetha 2005

29. N.Ananthi 2005

30. K.Pachamuthu 2005

31. K.Youvan Mary 2005

32. Alaguvel 2005

33. Kalaichelvi 2006

34. Duraimurugan 2006

35. Mohan Raj 2006

36. K.Pushppavalli 2006

37. T.Anitha 2007

38. K.Kalpana 2007

39. M.kirushnaveni 2007

40. V.Ponnammal 2008

41. A. Rajakumari 2008

42. A.Santhi 2008

43. M.Muniyasamy 2008

44. K.Ananthavalli 2008

45. T. Balaji 2008

46. K.Palaniraj 2008

47. Saravanan 2008

48. N.cholan 2009

49. R.Mohanraj 2009

50. K.Kalaichelvi 2009

51. N.Devi 2009

52. Depappriya 2009

8. Projects (Completed)

8.1 Dictionary of Tamil Folklore Major Research Project, University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Rs. 4, 72, 600/-

8.2 Fisherman Folk Songs of Pondicherry Region, Minor Research Project, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry – 605 014. Rs. 18,000/-

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8.3 An Introduction to the Theories of Folklore (in Tamil) University Level Book Writing University Grants Commission New Delhi 2000 Rs.15, 000/-

8.4 Encycholapedia of Mallar Folklore, Minor Research Project Mallar Research Centre, Coimbatore. 46, 2005 Rs.15, 000/-

9. Organization

9.1 Seminars

9.1.1 Folklore and Theories, One day National Seminar, 29.03.2004

Pondicherry University, Pondicherry-605 014. Rs.25, 000/- 9.1.2.Cultural , Sociological, Geographical

Approach of Ancient Tamil Literature, Three Days National Seminar, 19,20,21.Dec.2012 Sponsored by Central Institute of Classical Tamil

Chennai.

Rs.2, 00,000/

9.1.2 Folklore

Two Days National Seminar 22, 23.Feb.2013 with Folklore Society of South Indian Languages Thiruvanathapuram. Rs.50, 000/-

9.2 Workshop

9.2.1 Folklore and Other Disciplines, Two days National Workshop, 18, 19, Dec.2009 Pondicherry University,

Pondicherry – 605 014, Rs.50, 000/-

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9.3 Refresher Course

9.3.1 Folklore in Tamil, March 05 to 25, 2009 Academic Staff College,

Pondicherry University, Pondicherry- 605 014,

9.3.2 Multi - Disciplinary Approach in Tamil Literature, Nov.08 to 28, 2016 MHRD Centre, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry- 605 014,

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10.1 Best Teacher Award , 2010 - 2011, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry- 605 014,

10.2 Best Book Award - 2012 Folklore – (Folk Tales of Puducherry) Government of Tamil Nadu Chennai.

10.3 Dr. Ambethkar National Fellowship award - 2014

Bharathiya Dalit Sakitya Academi,

New Delhi – 110009.

13, 14, Dec.2014,

10.4 Tamil Chemmal Award – 2016

Pondicherry State Tamil Sangam Puducherry,

Pondicherry – 605 001.

20.11.2016

11. Publications

11.1 Books (only Author)

11.1.1 Folklore and Society

Crown No.of Pages xvi + 102

277, 15th cross, Thiruvanmiyur

Chennai 1992

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11.1.2 Folktales of Pondicherry Region

Collection & Editing

Demmy No. of Pages xvi + 190

Selvi Pathippagam

Pettuchettipet

Pondicherry,-605 008.

1994.

11.1.3 Marriage Ceremonies of the Ancient Tamils

Crown No. of Pages x + 90

Ponni Publications

25 Arunachalapuram st, Adaiyar

Chennai

First Edition:1993.

11.1.4 Folktales of Pondicherry Region - vol.I

Collection & Editing

Demmy No. of Pages xiv+128

Sparatacus Pathippagam

13- A , Thiyagu Mudaliar Nagar

Pondicherry-605 004, 2000.

11.1.5 Folktales of Pondicherry Region - vol.II

Collection & Editing

Demmy No. of Pages xxii + 152

Spartacus Pathippagam

13,a Thiyagu mudaliar nagar

Pondicherry-605 004, 2000

11.1.6 Folklore and Theories (Seminar Proceedings) Demmy No. of Pages xxxiv +187 Yaazhini Publications 109, 6 th Cross,Thirumagal Nagar Pondicherry December 2004

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11.1.7 Society as Revealed in the Folktales of Pondicherry Region

Demmy No. of Pages xxiv + 231

109. 6th Cross Velrampet, Pondicherry - 605 004. 2001.

11.1.8 Theoretical Approaches of Aatruppadai Literature

ISBN No: 978 93 83632 84

Demmy No. of Pages XV + 376.

Kaavya,

Chennai – 600 024,

2015,

11.1.9 Folk tales of Pondicherry State

Demmy No. of Pages - 468

Kaavya,

Chennai – 600 024,

2015.

Second Edition. 2016.

11.1.10 Fisheries Folk Songs, Research and Editing

International Institute of Tamil Studies,

Chennai. May, 2009.

11.2 Author (Joint)

11.2.1 Bharathidasan - The Genius

Demmy No. of Pages iv + 159

Assistant Editor (number.2)

School of Tamil, Pondicherry University,

Pondicherry-14.

December -2004.

11.2.2 Theoretical Approaches

Demmy No. of Pages xi + 152

Joint Editor

School of Tamil, Pondicherry University,

Pondicherry –14.

2003.

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11.3 Research Papers (Last Five years)

11.3.1 Formulas in Kattappoman Kathaippadal part- I –Journal - 1

Kaavya Tamil, November – January, 2014, Chennai – 600 024, ISSN 2277-8221

11.3.2 Formulas in Kattappoman Kathaippadal part- II- Journal - 2

Kaavya Tamil, April – June, 2014 Chennai – 600 024, ISSN 2277-8221

11.3.3 Folk Interpretation of Tholkkappia Commentators I Volume - IV, Journal – I, PP 136 –

141 KAAVYA TAMIL ISSN 2277 – 9221 Jan - March 2015, Quarterly Chennai - 600 024

11.3.4.Folk Interpretation of Tholkkappia Commentators II Volume - IV, Journal – II , PP 73 -77

KAAVYA TAMIL ISSN 2277 – 9221 April - June - 2015, Quarterly Chennai - 600 024

11.3.5. Society Revealed in Agananuttru Palaithinai poems, PP 212 – 217,Social life ofclassical

literature (Ed), Dept of Tamil , Anna Govt Arts College, villupuram – 605 602, Feb . 2015

11.3.6 New Thoughts of Sivalinganar, Journal - I Volume – I, PP 26 -30 School of Tamil,

Pondicherry University, Puducherry . 2014 – 2015

11.3.7 Formulas in Veerapathra Ramayanakkumi.15, 16.05.2015, Research Volume 2)ISBN

978-81-928616-8-5) All India University Teachers Association Tamil University, Tanjore

11.3.8 Irrigation of Tamil Literature, Volume-1 PP:253-255, Tamilnadu Science Association,

Alagappa University, Karaikudi. September 11,13, 2009.

11.3.9 Agricultural Technology in Folk Songs , Kongu Folklore PP:157-160, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

12. Academic Outreach (Last Five years)

1. Seminar paper presented on “Folklore approach in Sangam Literature” in the national

Seminar on Carious view of study in sangam Literature, Organized by Department of

Tamil Madras Christian College, Chennai on 29, 30 & 31st March 2012.

2. Invited as a resource person at the National Workshop on “Arts and Theory of

Cilappathikaram” organized by the Department of Tamil govt. Arts College

(Autonomous), Kumbakonam, dated 27.02.2012.

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3. Invited as a resource person for the Refresher Course in Tamil Title “Research

Methodology of Senavaraiyar” organized by ASC Pondicherry University dated

19.03.2012.

4. Invited as a Resource Person for the Refresher course in Tamil Title Oral-formulaic

theory in Ancient Tamil Literature organized by School of Tamil, Madurai University,

Madurai, dated 09.02.2012.

5. Lecture on “Important of Folklore Studies” at the Theivanaiammal Arts and Science College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram, dated 6th Feb 2012.

6. Appointed as Secretary (2012-2015) Folklore Society of South Indian Language,

International Folklore organization, Dravidan University Campus, Kuppam, Andrapradesh, India.

7. One of the Organising Committee members, 19th All India Annual Coference of Fossil during 16, 17 and 18 March at Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture (PILLC) Puducherry 605 008.

8. Nominated as a Member of Board of Studies, (1.1.2012 to 31.02.2014) Dept. of Tamil logy, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-46

9. Resorce person on ‘Senavaraiyar views of Tholkappia Sollathikaram’ at the CICT

sponsored National workshop on Tholkappiam held at the Department ofTamil. Anna

Govt Arts & Science College, karaikal, during 01.03.2014 time 10.00 to 01.00.

10. Resorce person on ‘Theivachilair view of Tholkappiam Vetrumaiyeal’ at the CICT

sponsored National seminar on, commantors of sollathekaram of tholkappiam, held at

Dept of Tamil Raja’s college, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu. during 29.01.2014 10.00 to

01.00.

11. Resorce person on Principles of Sollilakkanam in Tholkappiam at the CICT Sponsored

National WorkShop on Research Field of Tholkappiam held at School of Tamil Studies,

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 21.during 06.03.2015, 10.00AM to 1.00 PM.

12. Resorce person on Primitive Society Worships of Sangam Literature at the CICT

Sponsored National Work Shop on Worship of sangam literature held at Department of

Tamil, Govt Arts College, Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu,

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during 19.01.2015. 10.00AM to 01.00 PM.

13. 11.07.2012 Guest Lecture on “oral-formulaic Theory and Performance” at Department of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University

14. 10.01.2013 Seminar on “Research Approach of Senavaraiyar” at Annamalai University Chidambaram.

15. 17.09.2012 Seminar on “Tamil Oral Epic and Women” at Holy Cross Autonomous College,Nagarcoil.

16. 03.12.2012 Refresher Course on “Contextual of Tamil Folk Ballads at Madurai

Kamaraj University

17. 09.02.2013 Refresher Course on “Approaches of Folklore Theories at Pondicherry University

18. 16.11.2012 Refresher Course on ‘ Cultural Approaches of Senavariaym” at Bharathaidasan University, Trichy.

19. Two Lectures delivered on ‘Oral Formulaic Theory approach in Ancient Tamil Literate’, at Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 4.10.13.

20. Two Lectures on ‘Traditional Artist of Ancient Tamil Literature’, at Kayethe Millath Govt

Autonomous College, Chennai. 9.02.2014.

21. Lecture delivered on “Life field of Woman of Ancient Tamil Literature” at Pondicherry

Institute of Culture and Lingusistic, Puducherry .18.02.2014.

22. Two Lectures delivered on ‘Perumitha Meipaducal of Sangam Literature’ at School of

Tamil, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 07.03.2014.

23. Lecture on ‘Senavaraiyar parvaiel Tholkappia Sollathigaram’ at Rajah’s College,

Thiruvaiyaru with CICT Chennai, 01.04.2014.

24. Two Lectures delivered on Learning ‘Methodology of Tamil Grammar’ at Directorate of

School Education, Govt. of Puducherry, Puducherry, 11.11.2013.

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25. Two Lectures on ‘Collection & Editing of Tamil Folktales’, at Academic Staff College

Pondicherry University, Puducherrry.

13. Conference papers

Conference / Seminar Papers

1. Paper presented ‘Ilampuranar views of Tholkappia Ceyulial’ at the CICT sponsored

National seminar on ‘Linguistic Approaches of Commentaries of Tholkappiam’ held at

Dept of Tamil, Raja Saraboji Govt College (autonomous ) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu during

22.01.2014 to 24.01.2014

2. Paper presented Metaphor of Ancient Tamil Literature and Folk Songs at the CICT

sponsored Regional seminar on ‘Comparison of Ancient Tamil and folk songs’ held at

Department of Tamil, Govt Arts College, Cuddalore. Tamil Nadu held during 29.01.2014

to 31.01.2015.

3. ‘Oral Formulas of Classical Tamil Literature’ at the CICT sponsored National Seminar

on’ ‘The Influence of Folk arts in Classical Literature’ held at Tamil Sangam, Neively held

during 07.02.2014. 11.30AM to 01.00 PM

4. Human Rights in Sanga Ilakiyam,Classical Tamil Institute, Chennai & International

Studies, Pondicherry Univeristy, 02-02-2010

5. Editing in Palamozhi Naanooru after 1950,Classical Tamil Institute, Chennai & Tamil

Department, Alagappa University, 03-02-2010

6. Modern Theories in Folklore, Department of Folklore,Tamil University, Tanjour. 15-03-

2010.

7. A Paper Presented on ‘Features of Drama in Characters of Sangam Literature’ at

School of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 05.12.2013.

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8. A paper presented on ‘Traditional Knowledges of Tamil Peoples in Tamil Nadu’ at

School of Tamil and Indian Language, Gandhigram. Rural University, Gandhigram

Dindugal with Fossils, Thiruvanathapuram 06.01.2014.

9. A Paper Presented on ‘Knowledge of Dravidian moment in Vanidasan Poetry’ at

Department of Arts and Culture, Govt. of Puducherry. Puducherry 22.07.2013.

10. A paper presented on ‘Uraiverupadugal in Tholkappiam ceyulial’ at Saraboji Govt

Autonomous College, Thanjavur 23.01.2014.

11. A Paper Presented on ‘Oral Language Tradition of Sangam Literature’ at Tamil Sangam,

Neyveli, 7.02.2014

12. A Paper Presented on ‘uvamaigal in Ancient Tamil Literature and Oral Literature in

Neithal Thinai, at Periyar Govt Arts & Science College, Cuddalore , 29.01.2014.