Education

• Ph.D., Tamil Language & Literature, Bharathidasan University

• M.Phil., Tamil Language & Literature, Alagappa University

• M.A., Tamil language & Literature, Annamalai University

• M.A., Linguistics, Annamalai University

Other Qualifications

• UGC NET in Tamil, National Eligibility Test for Lectureship, New Delhi

• Certificate of Online Course: Understanding Language Learning and Teaching, University of Southampton and British Council

• Sanskrit Suboth Course, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi (Doing)

• Diploma in Hindi language, Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi

• Post Graduate  Diploma in Assamese language, Gauhati University

• Post Gradute Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), TCPS

Books

Tamil language learning materials

• Tamil Script Practice, Dr. B. Vijayakumar, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati) ISBN-978-81-92955-82-7, (2016)

• Tamil Script, Dr. B. Vijayakumar, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati) ,ISBN 978-81-92955-81-0, (2017)

• Recall Vocabulary (Tamil-English-Assamese), Dr. B. Vijayakumar, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN 978-93-88593-75-5, (2019)

Lexicography

• A Dictionary of Tamil-English-Assamese, Dr. B. Vijayakumar, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN 978-81-92955-80-3 (2017)

Translation  

• Tirukkural into Assamese language, Dr. B. Vijayakumar Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN 978-81-19249-32-9 (2023)

• Sangam Tamil Poems in Assamese, B. Vijayakumar & Sristi Shawanam, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN 978-9390909-77-2 (2021)

• ‘KarBebe ei krondon’, Translation of Tamil Novelette, ‘Yarukkaka Aluthan’ into Assamese language, Dr. B. Vijayakumar & Anamika Rajbongshi, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN-978-93-88593-76-2, (2019)

• Nirvasitha Tamil Chutihalpa Hungra, Translation of Selected Tamil Short Stories into Assamese language, Dr. B. Vijayakumar & Anamika Rajbongshi, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN-978-93-89940-40-4, (2020)

Edited books

• Tamil Basha aaru Shakiya Parishai, Collection of Chapters about Tamil language and literature in Assamese, edited by Dr. B. Vijayakumar, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati) , ISBN-978-93-5407-600-8, (2020)

• Nationalism and Literature, B. Vijayakumar& Dilip Borah, published by the Dept. of Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, (Purbayon publication, Guwahati), ISBN-978-93-92699-66-5 (2022)

Articles published on UGC Care Listed/ Peer Reviewed/ National/ International Journals

 

• An Overview of Dimasa Culture, B Vijayakumar & Arnab Sarmah, Published by Prantaswar, A Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN: 2231-6760 (Jan.2024)

 

• The Ethnic People of Assam: A Study of their Historical Background and Multicultural Features, Published by Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research, P-ISSN: 2454-3993, E-ISSN: 2582-2810, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9915-192X (Oct. 2023)

 

• Assamese language, Literature and Cultureal Elements, Published by Pudhupunal, UGC Care Listed Journal ISSN: 2278-1641 (Oct. 2023)

 

• Western influence in the Development of Assamese Literature,  Published by Pudhupunal, Spl. edn, UGC Care Listed Journal ISSN: 2278-1641 (Sep. 2023)

 

• Language, Literature and Culture of North-East India,  Published by Pudhupunal, UGC Care Listed Journal ISSN: 2278-1641 (Sep. 2023)

 

• The origin of Neo-Vaishnavism and the role of ‘Satra’ in the development of arts and literature of Assam, Published by Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research, P-ISSN: 2454-3993, E-ISSN: 2582-2810, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9915-192X ( July 2023)

 

• Marginalised people reflected in modern Tamil literature, Published by Marginal Voice, An International Multilingual  Journal on Humanities and Social Science, Vol-2, Issue-1, June 2023 

 

• A comparative study of 'Kaman Festival in Tamilnadu' and the archaeological remains of Madan Kamdev Temple in Assam. Published by Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research, P-ISSN: 2454-3993, E-ISSN: 2582-2810, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9915-192X (April 2023)

 

• Learning Tamil as a Second Language for Assamese Students - An Error Analysis, Published by International Research Journal of Tamil  DOI: 1035256/irjt 2022, (Jan. 2020)

 

• A comparative Analysis of Tamil and Assamese Dramatic Tratition, Published by International Research Journal of Tamil  DOI: DOI: 10.34256/irjt 2021, (Jan. 2022)

 

• Silappathikaram: An intensive study (Silapathikaram-Eti nibir path, Sahiya bidhar aadharot), published by Lohitya sahitya sethu, (2021).

 

• Theological Principle and Doctrine Emphasized in Thiruvarupa, Published by International Research Journal of Tamil (April 2021) DOI: 10.34256/irjt21s242  

 

• Psychological Elements Reflected in Sanga Akam Poetry (in Tamil), Published by Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research, ISSN .2454-3993 (2020)

 

• Feminism Thoughts Reflected in Modern Tamil Poetry (in Tamil), Published by International Journal of Tamil Language and Literary Studies , ISSN. 2581-7140 (2020)

 

• Thirukkuralor hika aakaran pathathir kurutha: ‘The Learning Methods Emphasized in the Thirukkura (in Assamese), by Dr.B.Vijayakumar & Anamika Rajbongshi, Published by Journal of Prantaswar, A Research Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, ISSN 2231-6760 (2020)

 

• Children Stories of Tamil language and its impact on Child Development, by Dr.B.Vijayakumar & Sristi Shawanam Published by International Journal of Creative Research Thought, . ISSN. 2320-288, (2020)

 

• The Role of Subject Matter in the Children Literature (in Tamil), Published by Journal of Modern Tamil Research, Quarterly International Multilateral Thamizah Journal, ISSN. 2321-984X, (2020)

 

• Vaishnava Literature in Tamil, Published by Anvesan, Research Journal of the Department of Assamese Gauhati University, ISSN 2250-2475, (2020)

 

• Psychological concepts revealed in the statements of Kalithokai hero, Published by Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research, ISSN No.2454.3993 (2020)

 

• Land Classification and Culture in Sangam Literature (in Tamil), Published by Ayudeaezhuthu, International Journal of Tamil Studies, ISSN. 2278-7550, (2019)

 

• The Concept of Bhakthi Reflected in Sangam Literature (in Tamil), Published by Shanlax International Journal, ISSN No. 2454-3993 (2019)

Material Preparation and Editorial Assistance 

1. General Aspects of Language Conceptual Explanation (Tamil linguistics), Edited by Dr.M.Balakumar, Published by The Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, ISBN:978-81-7343-147-0

2. General Aspects of Literature Conceptual Explanation (Tamil litarature), Edited by Dr.M.Balakumar, Published by The Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, ISBN 978-81-7343-149-4

3. An Introduction to Conceptual Explanation in Evaluation Terminology (Tamil), Edited by Dr.M.Balakumar, Published by The Central Institute of Indian languages, Mysore, ISBN 978-81-7343-168-5

4. Research Methodologies for Language and Literature, Edited by Dr.M.Balakumar, Published by the Central Institute of Indian languages, Mysore India. ISBN 978-81-7343-150-0

5. Tamil Intermediate course text book, Etided by Dr. Sam Mohan Lal and others,Published by the Central Institute of Indian languages, Mysore India. ISBN 978-81-943664-7-8

Paper presentation, Seminar, workshop, Symposium, conference etc.

National Seminar

• Lyric Literature: Evolution and Challenges (Indian Context), Tyagbir Hem Baruah College, Jamugurighat, 2020

• Cultural Self Fashioning in North East India: Interplay of the Oral, the Written and Performative Arts, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 2019

• Information Communication Technology and Language Teaching, Annamalai University, 2012

• Role of Evaluation in Teaching Tamil Language and Literature, Tamil University, 2012

• Gyanpeeth Award winning Literary Works of Hindi and South Indian Languages, Central Institute of Hindi, Mysore, 2012

• Second Language Teaching Methodology and Techniques, Southern Regional Language Center, CIIL, Mysore, 2011

• Teaching of Tamil Literature in Higher Education - New Approaches and Usage, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, 2008

• National seminar subject on ‘Folklore of Kongu’ held at Bharathiyar University, 2008

• Creative Literature of Sundara Ramasamy, Tamil University, 2007

• Problems of Society and Research in Modern Novels, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Trichy, 2007

• Tamil Language and Literature Protected by Movements, St. Joseph College, Trichy, 2007

• Modern Literature, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College, Perambalur, 2007

• Eco Humanism in Tamil Literature, Holy Cross College, Trichy, 2006

International Seminar

• Globalization: Its Interface with Literature and other Areas of Study, Jyotibharati Institute of Educational and Research, Guwahati, 2023

• Asom Vidya, Gauhati University, 2016

• Living Resources, Annamalai University, 2007

• Tamil Studies, Retrospect and Prospect, University of Madras, 2007

• Future of Tamil studies, MGR Janaki College, Chennai, 2006

Symposium

• Language, Literature and Culture, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2023

• Preparation of Roadmap for Institutional Nepali Dictionary and Encyclopedia from India, Gauhati University, 2022

• South East Asian Cultural Confluence 2022, Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra, Assam, 2022

• National Education Day Celebrations, CIIL, Mysore, 2013

• Mother tongue based Multilingual Education Framework Strategies and implementation, CIIL, Mysore, 2011

Conferences

• Tamil language, Literature, Teaching and Learning, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 2017

• Teaching and Evaluation of Language Skills, Hindustan University, 2013

• Conference on Effective Teaching of Tamil Language and Literature through e-learning materials, Govt. Arts College, Kumbakonam, 2009

 Workshops

• Preparation of History of Language and Literature in Tamil, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, 2023

• Creative and Academic Writing, Gauhati University, 2023

• Preparation of Intermediate Course Reader in Tamil, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, 2018

• Workshop on Item Writing, Gauhati University, 2015

• Item Writing in Tamil, Bharatidasan University Model College, Vedaranyam, 2014

• Test Construction and Item Analysis, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, 2014

• Workshop cum Training Programme on Item Writing, Annamal College, Thoothukudi, 2014

• Test Designing and Item Writing, DMI College, Chennai, 2013

• Test Construction and Item Analysis, Tamil University, 2013

• Testing and Evaluation and Item Writing in Tamil, Voorhees College, Vellore, 2013

• Testing and Evaluation and Item Writing, Adhiparasakthi College, Kalavai, 2013

• Testing and Evaluation and Item Writing in Tamil, Sona College, Salem, 2012

• Testing and Evaluation and Item Writing in Tamil, Alagappa University, 2012

• Testing and Evaluation and Item Writing in Tamil, Vivekananda College of Arts and Science, Namakkal, 2012

• Sangam Literature: Teaching learning and Evaluation, Chikkaiyah Naicker College, Erode, 2011

• Analysis of Elementary Education Textbooks: Issues and Solutions, Tamil University, 2009

• Sangam Literature, Bharatidasan University, 2008

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil - Primary level, CIIL, Mysore

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil - Upper Primary level, CIIL, Mysore

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil - Secondary level, CIIL, Mysore

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil - Higher Secondary level, CIIL, Mysore

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil - Graduate level, CIIL, Mysore

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil – Post Graduate level, CIIL, Mysore

• Compendium of Graded Tests in Tamil – Research level, CIIL, Mysore

• General Aspects of Language Conceptual Explanations, CIIL, Mysore

• General Aspects of Literature Conceptual Explanations, CIIL, Mysore

• Teaching and Evaluation of Tamil Epics, CIIL, Mysore

• Research Methodology, CIIL, Mysore

• Glossary of Evaluation Terms, CIIL, Mysore

• Conceptual Explanations of Evaluation Terms, CIIL, Mysore

National seminar conducted

•  Comparative Indian Literature: Applied Dimensions, held at Gauhati University, 2023

• Nationalism and Literature: The Assamese and Tamil Contexts, held at Gauhati University, 2022

Workshops conducted

• Arts competition on Pongal Festivals, Dr. Zakir Hussain college, Ilaiyankudi, 2019

• Evaluation of Secondary School language Textbooks of Border Areas, Dravidian University, 2014

• Tamil Epics: Teaching and Evaluation, held at Tiruvallur University, 2014

• Tamil Grammar: Teaching and Evaluation, held at National College, Trichy, 2014

• Conceptual Explanation of Evaluation Terms in Tamil, held at CIIL, Mysore, Oct.2011

• Conceptual Explanation of Evaluation Terms in Tamil, held at CIIL, Mysore, Nov.2011

Refresher Courses/Orientation Programme /Special Training Course

Refresher Courses

• Tamil and other Disciplinaries, HRDC, Madurai Kamarajar University, 2018.

• Language and Literature of India, HRDC, Gauhati University, 2019.

• Teacher Education, HRDC, Gauhati University, 2021.

Orientation Programme 

• HRDC, Gauhati University, 2016.

• Library Orientation Programme, CIIL, Mysore, 2011.

Special Training Course

• Language Documentation, CIIL, Mysore, 2023.

• Applied Linguistics on Testing and Evaluation, CIIL, Mysore, 2011.

• Statistical methods, CIIL, Mysore, 2012

Research Project (Completed)

1. Translation of Thirukkural ( Tamil to Assamese Language)

Funded by:  Central Institute of Classical Tamil, (Govt. of India), Chennai,

Tamil Nadu.    

Research Guidance 

Award/ Medal

• 'Tirumarai Tirumakan Award', received from The Hon'ble Governor of Tamilnadu for Translating Tamil Saiva Canon works into Assamese language, 2023

• Bharatiya Basha Utsav 2023, presented by the  Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu for translating Tirukkural and Tolkappiyam into Assamese (2023).

• 'Perasiriyar Cehmmal Award', received from All Indian Tamil writers association and Kavignan Publishers, Chennai 2021

• 'Young Scholar Award', received form Porunai Ilakkiya kalm and Tamil Nilam Arakkattalai, Chennai, 2020

•  'Dr.Radhakrishnana Award', received form the Pudhuvai Tamil Sangam & Kumarasamy Meena College , held at International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 2019

• 'Tamil Sudar Award',  received from the Thirukkural Association, Malaysia, 2012

• 'Gold Medal', received from The Chief Minister of Tamilnadu for achieving state third rank in the Hsc. Examination, 1995

Memberships

• Centre for Language and Cultural Studies, GU. (2016-2019)

• Mising Language and culture, GU. (2017-2020)

• Rabha Language and culture, GU. (2017-2020)

• Committee of Course of Study, PG, Dept. of MIL&LS, GU.

• Committee of Course of Study, Diploma, Dept. of MIL&LS, GU.

• Centre for Tamil language and cultural Studies Gauhati University (2017-_)

• Comparative Literature Association of India (CLAI), Guwahati

• Linguistic Society of India, Pun

• Departmental Advisory Committee, MIL&LS, GU.

• Departmental Research Committee, MIL&LS, GU.

• Executive Member, (Gauhati University Teachers Association) (2023- )

Contact

Dr.B.VIJAYAKUMAR

Asst. Professor

Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies

Gauhati University

Guwahati-781014, Assam.

E-mail:    (1). vijayakumar.ciil@gamil.com   (2). vijayakumar@gauhati.ac.in

Mobile: 8486037430

Website/blogger:  https://tamilgauhatiuniversity.blogspot.com/