BIO-DATA

Name:Dr. B. VENKATESWARLU

Designation:Professor

Place of working:Department of Telugu Language & T.S.

DravidianUniversity, Kuppam

Qualification:M.A., Ph.D.

Date of Birth:01.06-1962

Teaching Experience:21 years of Teaching Experience (Govt.DegreeCollege

University)

Publications:1. Books: 18

2. Research Articles: 30

3. Editorship : 5

4. Critical Introduction: 5

Seminars & Conferences Conducted :

1. Conducted National Seminar in JVRGovt.College, Sathupally, on ‘Traditional Literature its

Importance March 2000.

2. State level seminar conducted at JVRGovt.College, Sathupally on ‘Telugu Teaching Problem’ –

at the level of primary, & High school. March 2003.

3. National seminar conducted on ‘Annamacharya Padakavita’ – at SR & BGNR Government

College, Khammam. October 2005.

4. National Seminar conducted on ‘Chinnaya Suri – in the context of Modern Language Teaching’

at Dept of Telugu, DravidianUniversity, Kuppam, February 2007.

5. Conducted Orientation Programme for Navodaya Teachers In 2006

6. National Seminar conducted on ‘Tallapaka Annamachrya Kavita Vaijayanti’ at Dept of Telugu,

DravidianUniversity, Kuppam, December 2008.

7. National Seminar conducted on ‘Srikrishnadevaraya Samskritika Vaibhavam’ at Dept of Telugu,

DravidianUniversity August 2009.

8. National Seminar conducted on “Gunturu seshendra sharma saahitya semushi” at Dept of Telugu, DravidianUniversity, September 2010

9. National Seminar on “Telugu Research Yesterday – Today – Tomorrow” at Dept of Telugu, DravidianUniversity, Kuppam

Media Experience:1. T.V. Experience

  • Two Years working Experiences as a Script Writer, Supervisor, Story writer in E.T.V.
  • As a subject Expert in Doora Darshan Kendram, Hyderabad. Participated in many literary Discussions, subject oriented programmes.
  • In Mana T.V. Video lessons are produced for Degree Students.

2. Radio Experience

  • Literary talks about famous Telugu Poets, Writers in the stations of All India Radio, Kothagudem, Warangal, Vijayawada.

3. Magazines, News Papers

  • Reviews of New Poetry Books, Sketches on Literary Gaints of Telugu Literature.

Public Speeches : As a guest of Literary Organisations, gave number of

lectures in various occasions about literature, literary figures, Kavyas, Prabandhas and other poetry books and Dharmikopanyas.

Completed Personal Project:“An Introduction to Traditional Grammars of Telugu”

Research Work for Ph.D.Harivamsam: A comparative Study of Errana & Nachana

Somanadha

Research Guidance:Awarded Submitted

M.Phil 5 Ph.D 2

Adjudication of Thesis: Ph.D. 5: M.Phil. : 15

AS AN EXAMINER OF THE RESEARCH DEGREES.

15 M.Phil. Degrees and 02 Ph.D. Degrees

AWARDED RESEARCH DEGRESS UNDER MY GUIDANCE

* M.Phil.-5 * Ph.D. – 2

Annexure – I

PUBLICATIONS

Books: Published

  • Karadeepika – An explanatory book of Prosody, Alankaras, Sandhisutras and Samgnas, 1988.
  • Muvvala Savvadi (Collection of Poetry) – 1992
  • Soudaminilu – A collection of mini poems – 1999
  • Anandashakhi (A Collection of Literary Essays) – 2006
  • Telugug Bodhana Samasyalu – Parishkaralu – 2006
  • Alankaras of Annamayya (An application of Alankaras in Annamayya Literature) – 2007
  • An Introduction to Traditional Grammars – 2008
  • Adhunika Bhashabodhana Chinnayasuri – 2009
  • Karadeepika –Alankaralu, 2011.
  • Bhagavatam Commentary of Chaturtha Skandha – 2012
  • Tallapaka Pedda Tirumalacharya – Niti Sisa Satakam (Vyakhya) – 2011
  • Telugu Sahitya Charitra (Sahitya Pakriya Adhyayanam) – 2010
  • Vijayavilasam – 2010
  • Sarpayagam – 2010
  • Prasinottara kouumudi - 2011.
  • Bharatiya Grantha Parishkarana Paddhatulu (Translation to Khatre’s work “Indian Textual Criticism) – 2012
  • Telugu Sahitya Soundarya meemamsa – 2012
  • Telugu Sahitya Prakriyalu Dhoranulu – 2012
  • Vyasarajeeyamu - 2012

Critical Introduction

  • Indradhanussu
  • Avahana
  • Velugu Bata
  • Mallela Manasulu
  • Anjaneya Satakam

Editorship

  • Editorial Board Member in APSCERT Books
  • Editor of the Dravidi, Published by Prasaranga, DravidianUniversity, Kuppam
  • Editor & Co-Author of Telugu Teaching Problems (an essays of literary wizards, for Telugu Teaching)
  • A compilation work of National Interested songs.
  • Editor & Co-Author of “Adhunika Bhashabodhana Sandarbham – Chinnayasuri”

Articles Published

  • Amaravathi Kathala Amaratvam – Sravanti (Dakshina Bharata Hindi Prachara Sabha)
  • Pataka Seershika – Samakaleena prateeka – Sravanti (DBHPS)
  • Prapancha padulu – Oka pariseelana – Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Pragroopa Tatvam in Telugu literature – Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Raveendruni Jateeyata – Geetanjali – Sravanti (DBHPS)
  • Naa chelli Chandramma – Oka Rasasilpam – Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Accha Telugu – Nachana Somana – Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Bharata Jati Samikyata – Bhakti movement (TeluguAcademy)
  • Prapancha Padullo Kavitvam – Sravanti (DBHPS)
  • Maro soundaryalahari (Reference to “Velugu Nagala Hamasa” of Prof. A Bhoomayya)
  • Piradousi Sourabham in Sanskrit – (Reference to R. Srihari Translation) Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Vishwambharalo Bharateeyata – Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Sagara ghosha – Kavyapuranam – Telugu (TeluguAcademy)
  • Veyi Padagalu – Adhyayana Awasyakata (Wangmayi – T.U.)
  • Errangari Aruna Ragalu – Jayanti.
  • Jateeyodyama Kavita Ratnam (Bhavaveena)
  • Erranagari Prakriti Ppranayam (Prajatantra)
  • Teluguloo Granthaparishkarana Sastra Avasyakata
  • Jatiyodhyamam – Ratnam (Bhavaveena)
  • Sankranti Lakshmi (Bhavaveena)
  • Ketana Andhra Bhasha Bhushanam (Telugu Akademy) –
  • Sukavi Manoranjanam – Bhavaveena – January, 2009.
  • Kshetraya Padalu – Stree Samajam – Bhavaveena – October, 2009.
  • Telugu Bodhanalo Ravalasina Marpu, February, 2010.
  • Amuktamalyada Bhashaviseshalu – Srikrishnadevaraya Vaibhavam (2007)
  • Yerrana Harivamsam – Prakriti Pranayam, Prof. J. Muniratnam Abhinandana Sanchika, 2009.
  • Rasamu, Rasanubhuti – Telugu Charita, Special Issue of World Telugu Federation, 2009.
  • Telugu, Tamil, Kannada Sahitya Bhandhavyam, Vajra Bharati, Special Issue of World Telugu Conference, 2008
  • Jalagam Vengala Rao, Telugu Mani Deepalu, published by Emesco, 2009.
  • Indian Literature, Chandanam, Prof. R.V.S. Sundaram Shathyabdhi Sanchika, 2008..
  • Salya pareva visleshana (Kavitraviya bharatham visleshana’ pratiparva visleshana) Prof. B. Chalaphati Shathyabdhi Sanchika,2011
  • Pothana Bhagavatham pradhama skandha visistyam(Prof. G.D.Naidu Shathyabdhi Sanchika),
  • Grandha parishkarana sastra avasyakata - punnami (A special book in the accession of world writers conference conducted by by Krishana Dist. Writers association in 2011 and also Published in Special issue of Telugu University in the context of 4th World Telugu Conference.
  • Profiles and life sketches of Telugu Wizards like, Akkineni Neralla Venumadhav, Ravu Bala Sarswathi, Vavilala Gopalakirshnaiah, Dhulipala, Gummadi (Published in Suprabhatam (A Socio Political Magazine)
  • Reviews of Modern Telugu Pouranika Pictures, like Annamayya, Bala Ramayanam, Manjunadha (Suprabhatham)

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Annexure – II

Seminars Conducted

A National Seminar on Classical Literature – Its Importance:

I feel to be proud to took the initiation for conducting a three day National Level Seminar, on “Classical Literature – Its Importance” at The Department of Telugu, JVR Govt. College, Sattupalli, in march 2000. In this seminar eminent figures like Prof. G.V.Subramanyam, Prof. R. Sreehari, Prof. Slaka Raghunadha Sharma, Prof. Kasireddy Venkata Reddy, Prof. Hari Shiva Kumar and Prof. Sarvothamarao were attended and blessed.

The felt impact of this seminar is people cutting across the social distinctions have attended with literary spirit, un heard at a remote place of Sattupalli. Event the world is abuzz among the literary lovers of Sathupally.

Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

I am fortunate too have been posted as a teacher at Sathupalli, accidentally which completed 25 years of its being. Also to have accepted the responsibility of conducting silver jubilee celebrations. I saw it, the most of the Vth Zone degree colleges of various hues, participated in co-curricular activities conducting in this connection. On a large scale an “Asthaavadhanam”. The soul property of Telugu people and a rare literary fete was distinctively held, attended and received well by the audients under the stewardships of eminent literary figure Sri Medasani Mohan.

A souvenir was also brought out with rich contribution of talented literary personalities, edited by me, without caring the paucity of funds by approaching charitable agencies. It is a feather in the cap of that college.

State Level Seminar on Problems in Telugu Teaching:

For the benefit of the teaching community, with the help of the local teachers and District Educational Service organizations of Khammam, I organized a two day State Level “Seminar on Problems in Telugu Teaching” in Dec 2003. in this seminar teachers participated in a large number. They discussed many problems of Telugu Teaching like prose teaching, Poetry teaching, Grammar Teaching, the background of Sanskrit knowledge etc, Resource persons related to Telugu subject came and explained how to overcome the problems. The articles of these lectures were compiled and brought in a book form.

A National Seminar on Annamacharya:

When I was transferred from JVRGovt.DegreeCollege, Sattupalli to SR & BGNRGovt.College, Khammam, it was the occasion of the Golden Jubilee year of that college. In that college nobody conducted any national seminar up to that year. I took initiation and conducted a 3 day National Seminar on Annamacharya with financial support of the TTD, Tirupati in 2005. 30 Resource Persons, Professors of various universities came and presented their papers. This event was a remarkable in the history of the SR & BGNRGovt.College, Khammam.

A National Seminar on Chinnayasuri

In the occasion of 2000 birth celebrations of Chinnayasuri a National Seminar was conducted in the Department of Telugu and Translation Studies of Dravidian University in the context of modern language teaching times, the relation of the Chinnayasuri’s grammer, Balavyakaranam is discussed. How to teach the grammer in class room in a better way is also discussed in various aspects 20 papers were presented. Seminar proceedings and papers were published by DravidianUniversity.

A National Seminar on Annamacharya

The Department of Telugu and Translation Studies conducted a literary festival on Annamacharya the support of TTD during 5th to 7th February 2009. In all 22 papers were presented on various aspects of Annamayya’s poetry. Several Scholars drawn from different parts the state made their presentations. I Co-ordianate the seminar.

A National Seminar on Sri Krishnadevaraya

A 3 day National Seminar was conducted under my co-ordination, on the occasion of Sri Krishnadevaraya’s 500 year Coronation Celebrations in the month of August 2009. On this occasion 22 Research Papers were presented on various aspects of Sri Krishnadevaraya’s glory. Everyday cultural activities like Bhuvana Vijayam, Sangeetha Geyadhara, Classical Drama were organized with the finance support of the University.

Sri Krishnadevarayulu: Sanskrutika Sahitya Kalavaibhavam:

A 3 day National Seminar was conducted on the occasion of Sri Krishnadevaraya’s 500 year Coronation Celebrations during 14th and 15th July 2010. Under my co-ordination 19 Research Papers were presented on various aspects of Sri Krishnadevaraya’s multi-dimensional personality and glory. Cultural activities like Allasani Peddana, Classical Drama was performed with the finance support of the University.

Guntur Seshendra Sharma Sahiti Semushivaibhavam:

A 2 day National Seminar was conductedonSeshendra Sharma centenary celebrations in this occasion Seshendra’s Literature was discussed in various dimensions 14 Research Papers were presented. It is where opportunity to conduct to our Department.

TELUGU RESEARCH YESTERDAY-TODAY-TOMORROW

A three day National Seminar was conducted in the Dept. of Telugu, Dravidian University 2011. In this context all the Telugu Departments were involved and discussed various problems at ground level surface level of the research in telugu subject concern. 60 resource persons were attended and discussed various problems and the future requirement.

A National Seminar on Aadhunika Aandhra Yugakartha Gurajada

A two days national seminar was conducted in the context of Gurajada 125th birthday in the Dept. of Telugu, DravidianUniversity in the month of September 2012. A success of Gurajada like Gurajada`s Grandson, Grand Daughter also attended Grace the occasion. resource persons In number 20 were also attended and evolve the Gurajada’s literature.

Telugu Panduga

In the context of 4th World Telugu Conference the University celebrates the Telugu Festival before the Event of A.P. Government in the month of December 2012 under the co-ordination of me. Official Language Chairman Dr.Mandali Budha Prasad was attended in this occasion a two days national seminar regarding the Telugu Cultural History and Telugu Language & literature. 25 papers on various aspects were also presented by the Researchers of concern fields.

Annexure – III

INNOVATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS IN TEACHING

It is highly intriguing how a teacher is shut and stratified with four walled class room assignment; contrary to, at my previous stations like SKRBR College, Narasaraopet, Vignan Degree College, Guntur, E.T.V. JVR Govt. Degree College, Sattupalli, SR & BGNR Govt. College, Khammam and the present place of work it is my urge also the environs indirectly have exhorted me to put in my little humble helping hand in varied areas of service apart from class room. In one area I derive much pleasure the contributions annually rendered by upcoming youth, while editing the magazine (Chathanya Sravanthi) which is the privilege of language teacher.

As a Head of the Department in DravidianUniversity:

I Joined as Associated Professor in the Department of Telugu, DravidianUniversity, Kuppam, in 2006 January. After my joining, the University administration gave me in charge of the department. As the head of the department, I visualized the future plans of the department and took measures for the benefit of the department. Actually the department of Telugu was started in Dec’2005 in DravidianUniversity. The following courses and activities are being conducted in the department.

M.A. (2 Years Programme)

The M.A. Telugu Course was started in 2004 in the Department fo Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy (C.D.L. & P.) and was transferred to Telugu Department in January 2006.

Choice Based Credit System (C.B.C.S.)

From the academic year 2006-2007, several innovative programmes are being commenced. For the first time in South India as well as in the country, Dravidian University is launching a three-tier Post-Graduate system with Choice Based Credit System, So also so are programmes of Telugu Department.

In this regard a new syllabus is formed which provides scope for the student to choose his curriculum and to develop other skills along with mastering the chose subject.

Regular Courses

  • Integrated 5 Years (After 10+2) Programme

M.A. Telugu (Language & Literature)

  • Two Years M.A. Programme (After Graduation)

M.A. Telugu

P.G. Diploma Leading to Master Programme

  • M.A. Telugu Language & Translation
  • M.A. Telugu Language & Journalism
  • P.G. Diploma in Telugu Language & Computational Linguistics

(Leading to Dravidian Linguistics and Computational Linguistics)

M. Phil. /Ph.D. Integrated Programmes (Through Entrance)

  • Telugu Language & Literature
  • First Three Rankers are given a fellowship of Rs.1200/- by DravidianUniversity.

Part-Time Programme

  • Diploma in Telugu Language & Translation
  • Certificate course in Telugu
  • Ph.D. (After M.Phil., in Service Candidates only)

Research and other Activities

Zero Hour

This is being held by the staff every Thursday. It is meant to develop interest in students on literature. Any Question on literature is entertained. M.A. Previous and Final Students are asked to prepare questions of their interest regarding Telugu Literature and they are answered. This programme is being conducted for past two months. The span is generally 1½ hours.

Vāram Vāram Kavitahāram

To bring out the hidden talent in the students ‘Vāram Vāram Kavitahāram’ is launched. We invite poetry from students of the University and the best of them is displayed every week on Wednesday. Once in a month the best poem is taken for translation into other Dravidian Languages. Along with this a best stanza from Telugu literature with meaning in paraphrase is also being displayed every week.

Weekly Seminars

Students are asked to present seminar papers on various subjects related to their curriculum. They prepare papers of their interest and present them in midst of students and staff and the papers are even open for discussion. If the student fails to answer the questions then the lecturer dealing with that subject answer them.

To introduce the lyrical beauty of pada kavita in Telugu and to inculcated interest in music among students a music class is being some patriotic lyrics are also being introduced to students and they are given training to sing them.

Bhuvana Vijayam

As part of creating literary and intellectual ambience on the campus the Prof. Cuddapah Ramanaiah garu, Vice-Chancellor initiated forum for literary, cultural and intellectual activities. Named Bhuvana Vijayam, the famed literary forum during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire, the dRavidian Unviersity Bhuvana Vijayam shall meet every month and deliberate on many important cultural aspects led by one theme lecture.

Celebrations

Birth and death anniversaries are being celebrated by the department to enable the future generation to know the service rendered by great scholars to the language and literature. And days like Language day in memory of Gidugu Ramamurthy on August 29th and Matru Bhasha Dinotsovam on February 22nd are also being celebrated by the department.

Individual Projects

All the faculty members of our department are doing the individual projects. In the completd same, I am also the individual project “An Introduction to traditional Grammar”.

As a Coordinator of Navodaya Teachers Orientation Programme:

I was appointed as the coordinator to the “Orienttion Programme to the Navodaya Teachers in the State”. Which was held at Dravidian University, Kuppam in the month September 2006.

UGC Visit

University Grants Commission’s team had visited two times to the Department in the light of sanctioning the funds under 12(B). 2(F) to the University. During these two visits the Department was appreciated under my headship.

11th PLAN VISIT:

UGC team has visited for giving the financial assistance for 11th Plan to the Dravidian University under my headship. The department presented the requirements and future plans for coming Five Years. The team was convinced and gave sufficient funds for the development of the department.

However, deep one may love literature and languages, as a member of staff I have been on the various panels of policy making related to students welfare. As a convener of Co-Curricular activities as a routine, several competitions were conducted.

In all areas for the benefits of the students I am on guard, and with the administration viz students counseling, and enrichment of awareness through library and other means of sources.

Annexure - IV

MEMBERSHIP IN GOVERNING BODIES:

1. Chairmen of BOS in the Department of Telugu of Dravidian University, Kuppam

2. Member of Board of studies for U.G. Courses in Kakatiya University, Warangal in the year 2005.

3. Convener of Board of Studies for the Department of Telugu and Translation Studies of Dravidian University, 2006 onwards.

4. Member of Academic Senate of Dravidian University, during the years 2006 -08.

5. Member of Board of studies for the Department of Education in the year 2006-07 of Dravidian University.

6. Member of Board of Studies for the department of Telugu, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, during the year 2009 -10.

7. Member of Board of studies for the Telugu of M.S. University, Tirunelveli, during the year 2009 -10.

8. Special Invitee as a member of Board of Studies for Tamil Studies of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, during the year 2009.

9. Member of Board for Question paper Setters of Madras University, Chennai, form 2009 onwards.

10. Member of the Study material preparation Committee for M.A. Telugu in Distance Education of Karnataka State Open University, Mysore.

11. Member of the Advisory Board Committee of Prasaranga of Dravidian University, Kuppam.