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Dr Mary Sandra Quintal

Qualifications: B. A, M. A, M. Phil, PH.D., NET

Designation: Associate Professor and Head

Department: Department of English

  • schoolQualifications

    Degree: B. A

    Branch: English

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

    Year: 1994

    Degree: M. A

    Branch: English

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

    Year: 1996

    Degree: M. Phil

    Branch: English

    Institution: St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

    Year: 1998

    Degree: PH.D.

    Branch: English

    Institution: Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

    Year: 2015

  • starsPhD Details

    Title: A Journey Towards ‘Self-Actualization’ in Robertson Davies’ The Salterton and The Deptford Trilogies

    Specialization: Canadian Literature, American Literature and Indian Literature

    Supervisor: Dr. A.K. Mohamed Amin Khattu, Reader and Head (Retd.)

    Centre: Department of English, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

    Year: 2015

  • fact_checkSET/NET Details

    Examination: NET

    Year: 1999

  • account_balancePositions Held

    Year: 2015

  • business_centerWork Experience

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 03-07-1998

    To: 09-09-2000

    Institution: Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 09-10-2000

    To: 03-10-2002

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Designation: Associate Professor and Head

    From: 04-10-2002

    To: 03-09-2025

  • schoolTeaching Experience

    Ug: 27

    Pg: 23

    Mphil: 8

    Phd: 3

  • scienceResearch Experience

    Research Area: Canadian Literature

    ORCID ID: 0009-0009-8321-6336

  • supervisor_accountResearch Guidance

    UG: 5

    PG: 23

    MPHIL: 7

    PHD: 6

  • library_booksJournal Publications

    Title: Threads of Fear: A Study on Weaving Extremism and Psyche of the Character 'Parvaiz' in Kamila Shamsie's Home Fire

    Journal: American College Journal of English Language and Literature (ACJELL)

    ISSN/ISBN: 1725-2278-876X

    Volume/Issue: 1, 14

    Date:

    Title: Revealing the Complexity of Connectedness in Robertson Davies' Fifth Business

    Journal: Aadhunik Sahitya

    ISSN/ISBN: 2277-7083

    Volume/Issue: 42, April

    Date:

    Title: David Staunton's Archetypal Journal in Discovering the Truth in The Manticore

    Journal: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies

    ISSN/ISBN: 1305-578X

    Volume/Issue: 17, 2

    Date: 29-12-2021

    Title: A Journey Towards the Truth and Certinity in Robertson Davies' Fifth Business

    Journal: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies

    ISSN/ISBN: 1305-578X

    Volume/Issue: 17, 4

    Date: 30-12-2021

    Title: A Humanistic Approach to Dunstan Ramsay's Journey in Robertson Davies' Fifth Business

    Journal: The Journal of Indian Art History Congress

    ISSN/ISBN: 0975-7945

    Volume/Issue: 27, 1(IX)

    Date:

    Title: Tara Bhattacharjee's Journey Towards Understanding Her Inner Self in Bharathi Mukherjee's Desirable Daughters

    Journal: Studies in Indian Place Names

    ISSN/ISBN: 2394-3114

    Volume/Issue: 40, 48

    Date:

    Title: Relocating the Roots and Life: A Study on Generational Variations in Kamila Shamsies Kartography

    Journal: MERGEN

    ISSN/ISBN: 3049-4478

    Volume/Issue: 1, 2

    Date: 12-09-2025

    Title: Bridging Culture and Self: Unraveling Identity in Kate Grenville's The Idea of Perfection

    Journal: MERGEN

    ISSN/ISBN: 3049-4478

    Volume/Issue: 1, 2

    Date: 12-09-2025

    Title: Thresholds of Freedom: Exploring Liminal Identity and Displacement in Colson Whiteheads The Underground Railroad

    Journal: MERGEN

    ISSN/ISBN: 3049-4478

    Volume/Issue: 1, 2

    Date: 12-09-2025

  • bookmark_borderBook Chapters

    Chapter Title: A Pinch of Pride: Food, Family, and Traditions - A Cultural Identity Exploration in Kamila Shamsie's Salt and Saffron

    Book Title: Edibles Archives: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Food, Culture and Identity

    Publisher: Oceanic Publications

    Year: 2025

  • groupsConferences Attended

    Title: Emerging Trends in Women Leadership in India

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Organizer: Women Study Center, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Tiruchirappalli-620002

    Date: 01-03-2011 (One Day)

    Title: Soft Skills and Communication

    Type: Symposium

    Level: National

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of English, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Tiruchirappalli-620002

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Canadian Studies

    Type: Seminar

    Level: International

    Organizer: H.H. The Raja's College

    Place: Pudukottai

    Date: 06-09-2013 to 30-09-2023

    Title: Developing Professional Skills and Gender Sensitization

    Type: Symposium

    Level: National

    Organizer: Women Study Center, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Tiruchirappalli

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Five Day National Virutal Faculty Development Program

    Type: FDP

    Level: National

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of English. Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Tiruchirappalli-620002

    Date: Not specified

    Title: THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE: EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE GIRL CHILD IN A DYNAMIC WORLD

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE

    Place: TRICHY

    Date: Not specified

    Description: Presented a paper titled, "BREAKING BARRIERS: LEAH HANWELL’S METAMORPHOSIS FROM WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH."

    Title: IMPRINTS, INITIATIVES AND INSIGHTS: REDEFINING GEN Z ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES AND LITERARY PERSPECTIVES

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE AND ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE

    Date: Not specified

    Description: PRESENTED A PAPER TITLE "MAPPING SOCIOCULTURAL REALITIES: UNVEILING INSIGHTS THROUGH MEMORY ANALYSIS IN KAMILA SHAMSIE’S KARTOGRAPHY. "

    Title: Myriad Mysteries: Contemporary Global Perspectives on Language and Literature

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of English, The American College (Autonomous)

    Place: Madurai

    Date: 27-03-2024 to 14-02-2025

    Title: Bridging Worlds: The Interplay of Translation, History and Literature

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of English. Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Tiruchirappalli-620002

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Literature and Environment

    Type: Seminar

    Level: International

    Organizer: Sri Pushpam College

    Place: Poondi

    Date: 14-03-2025 to 28-02-2024

    Title: Refuge Literature: Representing the Homeless

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: The Gandhigram Rural Institute

    Place: Dindigul

    Date: Not specified

    Title: English Language and Literature in the Digital Era

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Organizer: Department of English, Pope John Paul II College of Education

    Place: Pondicherry

    Date: 08-04-2025 to 19-03-2025

  • eventConferences Organized

    Title: Navigating the Research Landscape: Hands-on Strategies for Successful Publishing

    Level: National

    Type: Other

    Date: 11-09-2024 to 11-09-2024

  • flightForeign Visits

    Country: Malaysia and Singapore

    Purpose: MOU Signing

    Date: 2018-11