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Dr. Anubha Ray

Designation: Assistant Professor
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Email: anubha.ray@bgu.ac.in
Area: Business Communication & English

  • Educational Qualifications

    Ph.D

    English (American Literature) from Utkal University on “Revolution of Self: Women in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Literary Works”, 2009

    M.Phil

    English( American Literature) from Ravenshaw college, Utkal University, thesis on “ The Code Heroes in the Novels of Ernest Hemingway”, 1992

    M.A.

    English from Ravenshaw College, Utkal University with Linguistics specialization, 1990

  • Area Of Interest And Research
    • American Literature
    • Communication
    • English Language Teaching(ELT)
    • Gender Studies
    • Translation Studies
  • Teaching Courses and New Courses Developed
    • Business Communication
    • Written Communication & Analysis
    • Professional Communication & Soft Skills
    • English for Communication
    • Communication Plus
    • English Pro
    • Developing Self for Corporate Readiness
  • Experience
    • Assistant Professor, Business Communication, Birla School of Management, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, July 2014- onwards
    • Associate Professor, English & Business Communication, Centurion University of Technology & Management, Odisha, India, 2009-2014
    • Assistant Professor, English, Indira Gandhi Womens’ College, Cuttack, Odisha, 1991-2004
  • Academic Positions
    • Area Head, Business Communication, BGU, 2016 onwards.
    • Chairperson, Board of Studies, English, BGU, 2017 onwards
    • Member, Research Committee, BGU, 2018 onwards
    • Coordinator, Centre for Research, BSOM, BGU, 2019 onwards
    • Chairperson, Library Advisory Committee, BGU, 2017 onwards
    • Head of the Dept, English & Business Communication, CUTM, 2010-2014
    • Coordinator, PhD Programme, CUTM, 2011-2014
    • Member Research Committee, CUTM, 2011-2014
    • Visiting Faculty, IMI, Bhubaneswar
  • Research Papers
    • Ray, Anubha (2020) Opinion Mining: A Communication Tool for Career Making. Gedrag & Organisatie Review. ISSN:0921-5077, Co-author Dr Prajna Pani
    • Ray, Anubha (2019). Degendering of Genderlect: A Case of Higher Education Institutes in Odisha. International Journal of Communication and Media Studies(IJCMS), ISSN-2250-0014,Vol-9.Issue-4
    • Ray, Anubha (2019). Autobiographical Framework and the Position of the Author: A Study on the First and Fourth Volume of Harivansh Rai Bachchan. International Journal of English Language, Literature, ISSN-2321-7065, co-author, Dr Anita Mishra
    • Ray, Anubha (2019). Fitzgerald’s Flapper Heroine and their Moments in History, Literary Endeavour. ISSN-0976-299X
    • Ray, Anubha (2018).Glocalization of Commonwealth Literature: Koshali Poet Shri Haladhar Nag, Asian Quarterly, An International Journal of Contemporary Issues, ISSN-2229-581X, 2018
    • Ray, Anubha (2018). Grammar in Project Based Language Teaching: A Case Analysis, Journal of English Language Teaching(JELT), ISSN-2231-3338
    • Ray, Anubha (2015). Code Switching: A Positive Strategy. The Clarion. ISSN-2277-1697
    • Ray, Anubha. (2015). Communication Technique for a Counselling Manager. Indian Journal,VOIM. ISSN- 2231-6914
    • Ray, Anubha (2015). English Vocabulary for Under Graduate Students: Use of Authentic Material. Indian Chronicle. ISSN 23-21-0818
    • Ray, Anubha (2015). Authentic Text and Context in Reading and Writing, The Criterion. ISSN-0976-8165
    • Ray, Anubha (2012) Literature as a Tool in the Communicative Language Syllabus, Indian Journal, Sidhhant- A Journal of Decision Making. ISSN- 2231-0649
    • Ray, Anubha (2011). Counselling: A Key Tool for Today’s Managers. IJECBS. ISSN- 2230-8849
    • Ray, Anubha (2011). Female Characters in the Novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Labyrinth- An International Journal for Post-modern Studies. ISSN-0976-0814
  • Research in Progress
    • Employability Skills & Communication Across Curriculum
    • Theme of Marriage & Child in Scott Fitzgerald’s Works
    • Challenges of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
    • Persuasive Communication in Agri Business
  • Books and Book Chapters

    Book

    • Ray, Anubha (2017). Women in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Novels: The Voice Unheard. Authors Press, New Delhi. ISBN- 978-93-87281-240.

    Book Chapter

    • Ray, Anubha (2012). Listening as Aesthetic Communication. Soft Skills: Key to Professional Excellence. Himalayan Publication
    • Ray, Anubha. (2017). Reflective Practice of Teachers: A Study of ESL Teachers. Studies in Management. ISBN 978-93-82885-93-1.
  • Editorial Positions and Reviews
    Member, Editorial Board of JELT (Journal of English Language Teaching), a peer reviewed indexed journal

  • Conference and Seminar Presentations
    • Presented a paper on Embedding Employability Skills across the Course Curriculum: Teachers Perception & Preferred Approach, International Conference on “Global Trends in Business Practices and Management Education, 24-25 January 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Persuasive Communication Skills for Agri-Business Management: A Study in the Context of Odisha” at the International Conference on Global Trends in Business Practices and Management Education, organised by BGU, 24-25 January 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Communication Across the Curriculum: Teacher’s Perception and an Implementation Model” at the International Conference on Global Trends in Business Practices and Management Education, organised by BGU, 24-25 January 2020.
    • Participated in the Panel Discussion on Teaching & Learning of English in India: Challenges & Ways Forward, National Conference on “Language, Literature & Diversity”, BGU on 15 & 16 February, 2019
    • Presented a paper on Autobiographical Framework and the Position of the Author: A Study on the First and Fourth Volume of Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Autobiography, National Conference on “Translating India and Evaluating the Saraswati Samman Award Winning Authors/Texts” Researchers Association of Odisha, 18 November 2018.
    • Presented a paper on Linguistic Insecurities of English Teacher & its Impact on the Productive Skills of Students in Higher Secondary Education, National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Management Research and Managerial Decision Making”, BGU, 6 January, 2018
    • Presented a paper on Degendering of Genderlect: A Case of Higher Education at the International Conference on “Gender & Management: Issues & Challenges”, BGU on 2-3 January 2016
    • Presented a paper on Use of Folktales in English Classroo, International Conference on “Folklore & Management Studies”, KIIT University on 26-27 December 2017
    • Presented a paper on Glocalization of Commonwealth Literature: Koshali Poet Shri Haladhar Nag, International Conference on “Language, Literature & Culture”, Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune, 15-17 December 2017
    • Presented a Paper on Communication Strength & Weakness in Teaching: Teacher’s Reflection’ National Seminar on “Educational Leadership”, IIT, Kharagpur, 1-3 June, 2015
    • Presented a paper on Use of Technology in Communication Class, National Seminar & 17th Annual Conference on ‘Statistics & Informatics for Smart Decisions: Issues & Challenges”, BIMTECH, Bhubaneswar, 23-25 February, 2015
    • Presented a paper on Use of Authentic Material in Teaching Communicative English, a UGC National Seminar on “Teaching Functional English to the Undergraduates: Challenges & Opportunities”, IGWC, Cuttack, 27-28 December, 2014.
    • Presented a Paper on Task-based Learning for Grammar in Communicative English Class: Both Means & Ends, International ElTAI Conference, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan 21-23 August, 2014.
    • Presented a paper on Teaching English in a Multi-lingual Class: Challenges & Opportunities, TEC International Conference on “English Language Teacher Education in a Diverse Environment”, British Council, Hyderabad, 16-18 May, 2013.
    • Presented a paper on Counselling: A Key Element for a Value-conscious Manager,International Conference on “Technology & Business Management”, SZABIST, Dubai, 28-31, March 2011.
    • Presented a paper titled Santhali Higher Education in Odisha: A Case Study of Revival and Growth, UGC National Seminar on “Quality Higher Education, Role of Stake-holders”, IGWC, Cuttack, 5-6 February, 2011
    • Presented a paper on Creating Interest and Creating Space: Integration of Literature in the Communicative Syllabus of the Technical Universities of Orissa, International Conference on “New Directions in English Studies: Cross-cultural Perspectives”, Osmania University Centre for International Studies in collaboration with Kansas State University, USA, 4-6 January, 2011.
    • Presented a paper on Creating Human Values & Ethics for Managers: Beyond Strategic Communication, International Conference on “Strategic Communication: Learning from Mistakes”, UPES, Dehradun, 4-5 November 2011
    • Presented a paper titled Aesthetic Communication– A Key Element in Interpersonal Communication in an International conference on Soft Skills- A Key To Professional Excellenc,Himalayan Institute of Management, H.P, 9-10 April 2010
    • Presented a paper on Counselling Communication Techniques for a Manager, National Conference & Eastern Regional Convention, ISTD on “Leveraging HR for Global Competitiveness”, RCM Bhubaneswar & ISTD, 23 April 2011
    • Presented a paper on Theories of Communication: A Cross-cultural Integration, National Seminar on “Interrogating Theory & Theorizing Text Across the World”, Researchers’ Associations, Orissa, 4-5 June, 2011
    • Presented a paper on Ethical Leadership and Ethical Communication-A Case Study of Narayan Murthy, an AICTE sponsored National Seminar on ‘Changing Corporate Leadership in the New Global Order’, C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar, May 21-22, 2010
    • Presented a paper on Corporate Communication & Major Corporate Houses in Orissa, AICTE sponsored National Seminar on “Global Business Initiatives & Innovation”, GIM, Bhubaneswar, 23-24 January, 2009
  • MDP Sessions and Invited Lectures
    • MDP session on “Interpersonal Communication” for the senior grade officers of Reserve Bank of India at Gopalpur, Odisha
    • Chaired a technical session on “Folktales in English Class” at an International Conference at KIIT, University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    • Chaired a technical session on “Diversity in Literature” at the National Conference at BGU
    • Invited Lecture in a Panel Discussion on “Management & AI”, during an International Student Exchange Visit, MMU, Malyasia
    • Invited Lecture at a National Conference on at C.V Raman College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    • MDP session on “Interpersonal Communication for Organisational Success” for the senior grade officers of Reserve Bank of India at Gopalpur, Odisha
    • MDP Session on “ Interpersonal Communication at Workplace” for NEM Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd, at BGU, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    • Invited lecture on at State level Teachers’ Training by Rotary Club, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    • MDP session on “ Organizational Communication”for the senior grade officers of RBI at Puri, Odisha
    • MDP session on “ Organizational Communication” for the Engineers at Nalco, Anugul, Odisha
    • MDP sessions on “ Written Communication at Workplace” for OPTCL at CUTM, Odisha
  • Doctoral Supervision
    • 1 doctoral candidate Mr Sanat Kumar Lenka awarded the degree in 2018
    • 1 doctoral candidate in progress
  • Professional Associations and Memberships
    • Life Member, Osmania University Centre for International Programme, (OUCIP) Osmania, Hyderabad
    • Member of ELTAI, India