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Dr Mary Sandra Quintal

Associate Professor and Head
Department of English
B. AM. AM. PhilPH.D.NET
Qualifications
B. A, M. A, M. Phil, PH.D., NET
Designation
Associate Professor and Head
Department
Department of English
Official Email
marysandraquintal@hcctrichy.ac.in
Qualifications
  • 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

  • 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

  • Examination: NET

    Year: 1999

Experience
  • Year: 2015

  • 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

  • Ug: 27

    Pg: 23

    Mphil: 8

    Phd: 3

Research & Publications
  • Research Area: Canadian Literature

    ORCID ID: 0009-0009-8321-6336

  • UG: 5

    PG: 23

    MPHIL: 7

    PHD: 6

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Level: National

    Type: Other

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

Achievements
  • Country: Malaysia and Singapore

    Purpose: MOU Signing

    Date: 2018-11