Dr. (Fr.) V. Y. Dasappan S. J.

College Principal & Faculty - Department of Latin

V Y Dasappan

 

Contact Details

Address: Jesuit Residence
St. Xavier's College, Thumba
Thiruvananthapuram 695586

Mobile: 9447870574

Email: principalthumba@yahoo.com

Academic Qualifications (M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D)
  1. Pre-Degree: University of Kerala (1986), Humanities with Latin as additional language
  2. Bachelors’ Degree: University of Kerala (1992)in English language and literature with Latin as additional language.
    Language and Literature and 77% for Latin as Second Language from the University of Calicut, Kozhikode. (1989-’92)..
  3. Master’s Degree: University of Madras (1994) with First Rank in English Language and Literature from Loyola College, Chennai.
  4. Graduate course in Classical Latin: University of Oxford, UK (2008) in Latin classical literature.
  5. M. Phil. in English with ‘O’ Grade from the University of Poona, Pune, Maharashtra.  (1999-2000)
  6. Ph. D in English and Latin Poetry from the University of Madras. The Degree was awarded in September 2015.
Research Degrees
  1. M.Phil: University of Poona, Pune (2001) in Philosophical and Theological and basis of G M Hopkin's Poetry
  2. Ph.D: University of Madras (2015) in Discernment: An Ignatian reading of Gerard Manly Hopkins (English).
Posts held at St. Xavier's College, Thumba
  1. Lecturer in Latin: from 7/12/1994 to 28/11/2004
  2. Senior Scale Lecturer in Latin: from 29/11/2004 to 18/4/2010
  3. Selection Grade Lecturer in Latin: from 19/4/2010 to 18/4/2013
  4. Assistant Professor in Latin: from 19/4/2010 to 18/4/2013
  5. Associate Professor in Latin: from 19/4/2013 to 30/4/2016
  6. Drawing and Disbursing Officer & Principal: from 1/5/2016 to 31/7/2019
  7. Principal: from 30/4/2019 onwards.
Research Experience
  1. Dept. of English, University of Oregon, USA: from 1 October to 1 November 2013
  2. Research supervisor in University of Kerala since 11/9/2019
Field of Specialization: Language and Literature, Philosophy and Culture
Research Guidance

Research Supervisor in English recognized by the University of Kerala with the Department of English of All Saints‟ College, Thiruvananthapuram as the Research Centre.

Orientation/Refresher Courses attended
  1. Orientation Course for Teachers in Multidiscipline: Academic Staff College, University of Kerala from 28/1/99 to 24/2/99, sponsored by UGC
  2. Refresher Course in comparative Literature: Academic Staff College, University of Kerala from 11/81/06 to 1/9/06, sponsored by UGC
  3. Refresher Course in comparative Literature: Academic Staff College, University of Kerala from 24/1/11 to 14/2/11, sponsored by UGC
Improvement of Professional Competence
  1. Successfully completed a basic level certificate course in Latin language and Literature heldfrom June 1986 to March 1988 and an advanced level course in Latin Language and Literature from June 1989 to March 1992, both held at Christ Hall Jesuit Training College, Malaparamba, Kozhikode.
  2. Successfully completed the four weeks’ course of training in Counselling and Spiritual Direction held at Socio-Religious Centre, Malaparamba, Kozhikode.
  3. Successfully completed a Graduate Course in Classical Latin at Campion Hall, University of Oxford, UK held from 22 February to 17 May 2008 in the Hilary and Trinity Terms of the University.
Experience of Administration
  1. Principal-in-Charge of St. Xavier's College, Thumba from 5 July to 17 July 2015.
  2. Vice-principal of St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram from April 2005 to March 2009 and from June 2015 to April 2016.
  3. Principal, St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram since 30 April 2016.
Participation in Various Academic and Administrative committee
  1. Member of the Board of Studies for French and Latin of the University of Kerala since October 1998 till date.
  2. Member of the Faculty of Arts, University of Kerala from January 2005 to October 2010.
  3. Member of the Curriculum Committee of Higher Secondary Education of the Government of Kerala since September 2004.
  4. Member, Text Book Committee, Higher Secondary Education of the Govt. of Kerala.
  5. Question Paper Setter and Examiner for various universities and Higher Secondary Department in Kerala.
  6. General Co-ordinator of UGC sponsored Add-On Courses from June 2006 to March 2008, from June 2009 to March 2013 and from June 2015 to April 2016.
Participation in Corporate Life
  1. Director, St. Xavier’s College Alumni Association, since January 2016.
  2. Secretary of the Management Board of St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba from June 2010 to May 2016.
  3. Patron of St. Xavier's College Alumni Association since June 2018.
  4. Caretaker of NCC (Army) from April 2009 to March 2011.
  5. General Coordinator of UGC sponsored Add-On Courses from June 2006 to March 2008, from June 2009 to March 2013 and from June 2015 to April 2016.
  6. Member of the Board of Studies for French and Latin of the University of Kerala since October 1998 till date.
  7. Member of the Faculty of Arts, University of Kerala from January 2005 to October 2010.
  8. Member of the Curriculum Sub-Committee of Higher Secondary Education of the Government of Kerala from September 2004 till date.
  9. Coordinator of cultural activities in St. Xavier’s College, Thumba from April 2004 to March 2012.
  10. Member of Commission for Sexual Harassment against women in St. Xavier’s College, Thumba from April 2007 to March 2012.
  11. Director of Xavier Outreach Services (XOS) from June 2003 to May 2007 and from June 2008 to May 2013.
  12. Assistant Parish Priest of Assumption Parish church, Marianad from March 2003 to March 2005.
  13. Parish Priest of Fathima Matha Parish church, Fathimapuram from March 2010 to May 2013.
  14. National Service Scheme (NSS) Programme Officer from June 2003 to March 2010.
  15. Secretary of the College Co-Operative Society from June 2006 to March 2012.
Fellowships/Awards
  1.  Visiting Scholar in Victorian literature and G M Hopkins: Dept of English, University of Oregon, USA
  2. Graduate course in Classical Latin: University of Oxford, UK
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Publications
(i)Books:
  1. Journey of a Poet: The Agony and the Ecstasy of G. M. Hopkins. V. Y. Dasappan S. J. Kottayam: Expressions, DC Books, 2018.
  2. Latin Language and World Cultures. ed. Dasappan V. Y. Delhi: Media House, 2013.
(ii) Research Publications in Referred Journals
  1. “Blue of the Sky as swarming and blushing: Celebration of Nature in G. M. Hopkins”. International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities. ISSN 2321 – 7065
  2. “Hopkins and the Ignatian Vision of World and Art”. Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection.Vol 78, No. 3, March 2014, 42-53.
  3. “The Call of G. M. Hopkins as Priest and Poet”. Asian Journal of Religious Studies. JDV, Pune, May 2016.
  4. “Charged with the Grandeur of God: Poetry of Eco-Spirituality” published in TJES (Teresian Journal of English Studies) by Dept. of English, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam. ISSN 0975 – 6302.  October 2016. Vol. 8, No. 1. Pages 56-64.
  5. “Dazzled by a Star in the Dark: G. M. Hopkins’ Agony in the Garden” published in Indian Journal of Postcolonial Literatures by Dept. of English, Newman College, Thodupuzha. ISSN 0974-7370. Vol. 16. 2 (December 2016). Pages 5–14.
  6. “The Winter and Warm: The Ascetic and Aesthetic Strains in Gerard Manley Hopkins” published in LPC Bulletin on Research (A Refereed Multi-Disciplinary Research Journal) by Lekshmi Research Cell, Lekshmipuram College of Arts and Science, Neyyoor, Tamilnadu. ISSN 2249-3417. Vol. 7. Issue 2 (January 2017) pages 112-117.
(iii) Other Articles
  1. “Jeevanmukthanaaya Christu: Swamy Vivekananda” (Malayalam article). Bharatham Kanda Christhu ed. Thomas Panikulam S. J. Kottayam: Jeevan Books, 2005.
  2. “Visudha Francis Xavier: Swapna Theerangale Pinthudarnna Sanchari” (Malayalam article). Sathya Deepam. Book No: 76, Issue No: 17, December 2002, pages 5, 12.
Preparation of Text Books
  1. Prepared the Text Book as Subject Expert for Class – XII Latin of Higher Secondary Course for the Department of Education (SCERT) of the Government of Kerala, 2015.
  2. Prepared the Syllabus and the Text Book for Latin as Second Language in the Higher Secondary Classes in April 1999 as subject expert assigned by the SCERT, Government of Kerala.
Invited Lectures and Papers
  1. Lecture on 'ompetence, Creativity, Commitment and compassion (4 Cs)' as the core value of higher education (24/2/19) Vidyaniketan Jesuit Juniorate, Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Lecture on 'Spirituality and Poetry in the Era of Post-Truth' (18/2/19) Department of English, Loyola College, Chennai
  3. Paper titled, “Revisiting G. M. Hopkins: A Contemporary Eco-Spiritual Reading” (7/2/18) Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba
  4. Lecture on 'Gandhian phiosophy od non-violence today' (12-10-2018) on 150th Birthday of Mahatma at Jyothinilayam HSS Thiruvananthapuram
  5. Lecture on 'The role and Significance of Marie Adelaide Le Cice in women religiour movements in Europe (29-06-2018) Nirmalalayam Welfare Centre, Monvila, Thiruvananthapuram.
  6. 'Higher Education at the Margins: Transform Thinking, Transform the world' (07-06-2017) Vidyaniketan Jesuit Juniorate, Thiruvananthapuram
  7. Lecture on “Send My Roots Rain: Conflicts and Originality in Gerard Manley Hopkins” (01-08-2014) Department of Philosophy, Loyola College, Chennai.
  8. Paper titled, “Latin Language and World Cultures” (12-03-2010) The Institute of English &Centre for Comparative Literature, University of Kerala& Dept of Latin, St. Xavier's College, Thumba
Conferences Organized
  1. Chief Organizer of the Workshop on Revision of Syllabus of the Additional Language Course in Latin for B. A. /B. Sc./B. Com. at Dean‟s Room of the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram held on 9 April 2019
  2. Chief Organizer and Chairman of One day International Conference on “Literature, Culture &Communication: Revisiting the Classics: An International Perspective” on 7th December 2018 jointly organized by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba held at St. Xavier‟s College, Auditorium, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
  3. Chief organizer and Chairman of the seminar cum training programme for coastal people on “the Ocean waves, wind, current and the Culture of Fishing Community” jointly organized by St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) held at St. Xavier‟s College Auditorium, Thumba (23/9/18).
  4. Chief Organizer and Chairman of the Three Day International Seminar on “Paristhidhi: Sidhandavum Aavishkaaravum” jointly organized by Haritha Keralam Mission, Malayalam andMass Communication Department of the University of Kerala and the Department of Environmental Studies of the University of Kerala held at St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba on 1, 2, 3 August 2018
  5. Chief Organizer and Chairman of the Seminar on Arnos Padiri held on 13 March 2018 at St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba Chief Organizer and Chairman of the National Seminar on “Changing LoC of Media” organized by the department of Malayalam and Mass Communication of St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba on 22, 23, 24 November 2017
  6. Chief organizer and Chairman of the National Seminar on the “Malayalam Kadhaakhyanathinte Parinaamam” jointly organized by Kendra Sahitya Academy and St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba on 20 October 2017.
  7. Chief organizer of the National Seminar on “The Impact of Globalization on the Fishing Community in Kerala” jointly organized by Xavier Outreach Services and the Dept. of Economics of St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba on 12th and 13th October 2009 at St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
  8. Chief organizer of the International Conference on “Latin Language and World Cultures” held on March 11 and 12, 2010 at Hassan Marikar Hall, Thiruvananthapuram jointly organized by the Dept. of Latin of St. Xavier‟s College, Thumba and the Institute of English of the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
Seminars, Conferences, Symposia
  1. Attended the National Seminar on “Education since Independence” organized by the Dept. of Education, University of Kerala on 12th and 13th Nov. 1998 at the University Senate Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
  2. Participated in the International Symposium on Science-Religion Dialogue and Cosmic Future on January 2-6, 2006 at Avion Holiday Resort, Lonavala, Maharashtra organized by Indian Institute of Science and Religion in Collaboration with Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  3. Chief organizer of the National Seminar on “The Impact of Globalization on the Fishing Community in Kerala” jointly organized by Xavier Outreach Services and the Dept. of Economics of St.Xavier’s College, Thumba on 12th and 13th October 2009 at St. Xavier’s College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
  4. Chief organizer of the International Conference on “Latin Language and World Cultures” held on March 11 and 12, 2010 at Hassan Marikar Hall, Thiruvananthapuram jointly organized by the Dept. of Latin of St. Xavier’s College, Thumba and the Institute of English of the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
  5. Chaired a session on “The Popularity and Credibility of New Media” at the two-day UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by the Dept. of Malayalam and Mass Communication of St. Xavier’s College, Thumba held on 9 and 10 October 2014.
  6. Participated in Conferences and scholarly discussions at the Department of English of the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA from October 1 to November 1, 2013.