Biswajit Jena

Biswajit Jena Doctoral Research Scholar Centre for English Language Studies Old Life Sciences Building School of Humanities University of Hyderabad Hyderabad Telangana State- 500046 Mob:-/- Email:---Objective: To reach the summit of success utilizing all the skills, knowledge and my belief that I have attained undergoing a variety of experiences in life. Academic Qualification  Ph. D., English Language Studies, titled “Exploring Metadiscourse in PhD theses: a Corpus study of PhD theses across disciplines” at Centre for English Language Studies, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad (Submitted the draft of the thesis to the Supervisor).  Masters in Linguistics from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (Continuing since 2019).  Successfully completed an online course on the FUTURE LEARN MOOC titled CORPUS LINGUISTICS: METHOD, ANALYSIS, and INTERPRETATION, offered by Lancaster University.  Successfully completed an online course on the FUTURE LEARN MOOC titled INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND TESOL, University of Leicester.  Successfully completed an online course on the FUTURE LEARN MOOC titled DIGITAL SKILLS: GROW YOUR CAREER offered by ACCENTURE.  Successfully completed an online course on the FUTURE LEARN MOOC titled An INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS: ACCENTS, ATTITUDES AND IDENTITY offered by University of York.  M.Phil., English Language Teaching, Department of English, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad with a CGPA of 6.72 (equivalent to A Grade) in the year 2014.  PGDTE from English and Foreign University (EFLU) with a CGPA of 7.00 (equivalent to A+ Grade), in the year 2011.  Masters in English Literature and Language from Utkal University, Odisha, with 58% with specialisation in Professional Writing, in the year 2005.  Bachelors in Arts, with English as Major and History as Minor with 58% from F. M. (Autonomous) College, Balasore, Odisha in the year 2003.  Intermediate in Arts from Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, Odisha with 51% having optional subjects of Economics, Political Science, and History in the year 2000.  High School under BSE, Odisha at UKP High School, Jeypore, Koraput, Odisha with 69% in the year 1997. Publication(s)  “Developing Speaking Skill through TBLT” published in International Journal of Research (IJR), ISSN (online-, Volume 1, and Issue 4.  “Hedges and boosters in discussion chapters of Pure Science and Social Science PhD theses” (Under review).  “Metadiscourse and its importance in academic writing” (Under review).  “Self-Mentions in the discussion sections of PhD thesis” (Under review).  “Boosters and hedges in the introduction and conclusion sections of PhD thesis” (Under review). Participation in Conferences and seminars  Participated in a Two-day national Seminar on English for Academic Purposes organised by the Dept. of Humanities and Mathematics in collaboration with ELTAI, Hyderabad chapter on 24-25 April, 2015.  Participated in 2nd International Conference on Line by Line: Habits and Practices of Writing organised on 19 & 20 February 2016 by the Dept. of English, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Noida, India.  Participated in a National Conference on Disciplinary Discourses on Use of Technology at University of Hyderabad on 17 & 18 March 2016.  Participated in a two-day national seminar on English Language Education in India: Theory and Practice organised by Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad during 9-10 March 2018.  Participated in a webinar on Multiple Techniques for Learning English as a Second Language organised by ELTAI, Chennai on 09 August 2020.  Participated in the South Asian Regional Online Conference on Critical Thinking in English Language Teaching organized by RELO and NELTA during 20-25 February 2021. Research Interest (s)  English for Specific Purposes (ESP)  English for Academic Purposes (EAP)  Corpus Linguistics  Conversation Analysis (CA)  Soft Skills and Communication Skills  Discourse Analysis  Bilingualism and Multilingualism  Intercultural Communication and Cross-Cultural Communication.  World Englishes  Academic Writing Additional Qualification (s)  Qualified AP-SET in the year 2012.  Soft-skills and Communication skills Trainer having worked at IGNIS Careers for Three years -).  Working as a part-time Soft skills and English Language Trainer at Tribal Welfare Society Residential Schools and Social Welfare Society Residential Schools run by Govt. of Telangana. Conference Paper presentations  Presented a paper on The Importance of Learner Motivation in English Language Teaching at the 2nd International Conference on Role of ELT in Education for Sustainable Development organized by Amity University, Lucknow on May-.  Presented a paper on The Advertising English: Metadiscourse in Taglines and Slogans for the International Conference on English Language and Literature: Readings and Reflections at Gitam University, Hyderabad on 7 & 8 August 2015.  Presented a paper on The Role of Technology in Collaborative Learning at the 3rd International Conference on No one Left Behind: The Role of ELT in Promoting Inclusive Growth organised by Amity University, Lucknow on March 5-6, 2016. Workshops  Participated in a Workshop on Create to Communicate: Using Art to Learn English at the 2nd International Conference on Role of ELT in Education for Sustainable Development organized by Amity University, Lucknow on May-.  Participated in a Workshop on Classroom Management in ELT at the 2nd International Conference on Role of ELT in Education for Sustainable Development organized by Amity University, Lucknow on May-.  Participated in a Teacher Training Workshop under Project E-QUAL on Critical Thinking in Writing Pedagogy organised on 18 February 2016 by the Department of English, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, Noida, India.  Participated in a three-day national level workshop on Technologies for Development and Delivery of Instructional Materials for E-Learning organised by National Institute of Technology, Warangal during 8-10 December 2016.  Participated in a one-day workshop on Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) organised under the aegis of National Institute of Technology, Warangal on 12 December 2016.  Participated in a National Workshop on Mobile Learning: Communicating, Connecting and Collaborating organised by ELTAI, Chennai on 27-28 February 2016 at Loyala College, Chennai.  Participated in a workshop on Systemic Functional Linguistics organised by Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad from 1 February 2017 to 31 March 2017. Teaching Experience (s)  I have a teaching experience of more than Five years teaching in various institutions at secondary, Higher-secondary and Tertiary levels.  Worked as a PGT at Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Nichlaul, Maharajganj, UP from 01/08/2005 to 30/04/2006.  Worked as a Lecturer at Intermediate Level in English from 01/06/2006 to 20/01/2009 at Anchalika Mahavidyalaya, Hatadihi, Keonjhar, India.  Worked as a Lecturer (Polytechnic) in Communication Skills at BEST, Asurali, Bhadrak, India from 18/09/2009 to 30/07/2010.  Worked as an Assistant Professor in Communication Skills from 02/12/2013 to 31/05/2014 at Ellenki College of Engineering and Technology, Patancheru, Hyderabad.  Worked as an Assistant Professor in English and Communication Skills from 01/02/2015 to 04/12/2018 at BVRIT, Narsapur, Medak district, Telangana State. Last salary drawn Rs. 40,000/- per month at BVRIT, Medak district. Other Work Experience (s)  Have been working as a Translator for TransLang Ways Solutions Private Limited, Pune, India since 2016.  Have been working as a Translator for Swan Translation, Chennai, India since 2018.  Freelance Editor, Proofreader, and reviewer working for both Govt. and Private Organisations. Membership of Academic Association (s)  An active member of English Language Teachers’ Association of India, Chennai since 2015. Co-curricular Activities  A regular blood donor donating blood from time to time for various organizations like Rotary Club and Lions Club.  A regular participant in Marathons organised by Hyderabad Runners’ Club.  An enthusiast bi-cycle rider having participated in cycling races organised by various Hyderabad-based organizations. Hobbies  Watching movies of different genres  Listening to music  Playing Chess  Biking and Cycling  Travelling  Philately  Writing Short Stories and Translating  Writing poems Languages known  Odia- Speak, read, write, and understand.  Hindi- Speak, read, write and understand  English- Speak, read, write and understand.  Bengali- Speak and understand Declaration: I, Biswajit Jena, hereby declare that all the above particulars and information stated are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. They are, by no means, false or misleading. Biswajit Jena Hyderabad