Devika Panikar
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.
A Modernist Masterpiece
T S Eliot's The Waste Land is considered one of the most important poems of the 20th century and a modernist masterpiece. A dramatic monologue that changes speakers, locations, and times throughout, T...
One-act Play
A one-act play is a theatrical performance that consists of a single act or scene, usually lasting around 30 minutes to an hour. Unlike traditional plays, which are divided into multiple acts, a one-a...
The Waste Land
The Waste Land, the most important highlight of T S Eliot's poetic career, is a complex and multifaceted poem widely regarded as one of the most significant works of modern literature. It was written ...
The Speech Mechanism
The speech mechanism involves a complex interplay of various anatomical structures and physiological processes. It can be broadly divided into three main stages:The initiation of speech
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Complexities of Gender Roles
Easterine Kire's novel A Terrible Matriarchy explores the complexities of gender roles and societal expectations in a traditional Naga society. The narrative centres on the life of Dielieno, a young w...
The Organs of Speech
The organs of speech refer to the various parts of the human body producing speech sounds. These organs work together to manipulate airflow and create the sounds that form language.The LungsThe ...
A Rich Tapestry of Characters
Amitav Ghosh's novel The Shadow Lines is a rich tapestry of characters, each with their unique complexities and motivations. The novel's protagonist, an unnamed young boy growing up in Calcutta, India...
English as Lingua Franca
English as Lingua Franca -ELF refers to the use of English as a common language of communication between speakers from different first language backgrounds. It is not the native language of any of the...
Road Literature
Road literature, also known as travel literature or road trip literature, refers to a genre of writing that focuses on characters' stories, experiences and adventures while journeying on the road. It ...
Formal and Informal Speech
Speaking is one of the most important skills we learn. It allows us to communicate with others, share our thoughts and ideas, and build relationships. Speaking skills can be divided into two categorie...