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.
There’s a Certain Slant of Light
Emily Dickinson's poem There's a Certain Slant of Light explores human suffering, mortality, and the relationship between external nature and internal emotion. In this poem, Dickinson uses the imagery...
The Formalist Critics
In The Formalist Critics, Cleanth Brooks outlines and defends the principles of formalist literary criticism, a method that became central to the New Criticism movement of the mid-20th century. The es...
Pied Beauty
As with several poems by Victorian poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, Pied Beauty is a kind of song of praise to God. It takes a beautifully detailed look at the world in all its variety and sees the glory o...
The Repentant Sinner
Leo Tolstoy's The Repentant Sinner is a profound exploration of Christian theology, particularly the concepts of sin, repentance, and divine grace. Through this parable-like story, Tolstoy delves into...
Close Reading, Paraphrasing and Summarising
Close reading, paraphrasing, and summarising are interconnected skills that enhance comprehension, analysis, and communication. Close reading helps readers delve deeper into the text, identifying key ...
Barriers to Communication
Barriers to communication refer to obstacles that prevent the effective exchange of ideas, messages, or information between individuals or groups. These barriers can stem from various sources, includi...
Workplace Communication
Effective communication in the workplace is vital for creating a productive environment, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. Formal and ...
Types of Communication
Communication occurs through various channels and mediums, each adapted to suit different contexts and situations. This diversity forms the basis for classifying communication, which is essential for ...
Note Making
Note making is capturing, sorting, and summarising the most crucial elements of what is being learned. It is not merely about transcribing information but involves actively engaging with the material ...
Business Letter
A business letter is a formal and structured communication crucial in facilitating effective communication within the business world. It is instrumental in ensuring professionalism, clarity, and the o...