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Devika Panikar

Devika Panikar
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δάσκαλος (dáskalos) means the teacher in Greek. Devika Panikar has been teaching English Language and Literature since 2006. She is an Assistant Professor with the Directorate of Collegiate Education under the Government of Kerala and now works at the Government College Kasaragod. This website is a collection of lecture notes she prepared by referring to various sources for her students’ perusal.

Circulars

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The Windhover

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Group Discussion

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The First Circle of Hell

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The Drunken Boat

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The Divine Comedy

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Essential Skills for Building Connections

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New Criticism

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Giving Directions and Instructions

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World Classics

The world's literary classics form a mosaic of humanity's most profound expressions, encompassing ancient epics, philosophical novels, and powerful dramas illuminating universal truths and individual ...
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