Aarati Mujumdar

Dr. Aarati Mujumdar

Head and Assistant Professor

Department of General Education

Dr. Aarati holds a Ph.D. and an M. Phil. degree in English Language Teaching from M.S. University of Baroda, India. Both dissertations are psycholinguistic, exploring the cognitive processes of writing compositions in the second language. A total teaching experience spanning more than 35 years, she has taught English at the Doctoral, master’s and the Undergraduate levels.

At MCBS since 2014, she has been teaching Writing, Literature and research-based courses. She is a recognized evaluator to adjudicate doctoral dissertations for foreign universities, and a recognized supervisor who has guided students towards their Ph. D degrees.

She researches extensively and has presented her research on numerous international platforms. Her research papers are published in reputed globally indexed journals. Her research interests are developing Critical Thinking and Teaching Methodologies through writing.

Her book, ‘Teaching English as Second Language: Theory, Techniques and Technology’ is being published by Routledge (Scopus). She has also co-authored books on Business Communication and English for Academic Purposes. Her other areas of interest include gardening, travelling, listening to music, and playing games like cricket, tennis, and table tennis.

Areas of Research

Developing Critical Thinking through Writing
Developing Teaching Methodologies
Psycholinguistics
Presented with the honorary degree of Professor by Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Education

Ph.D. in English Language Teaching (2000) The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, India.
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) English Language Teaching (1994) The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, India.
Masters in English Language and Literature (1978) Nagpur University, Nagpur, India.
B.A. Honors English (1975) Ranchi University, Ranchi, India.

Experience Summary

Head, and Assistant Professor Department of General Education – since 2018
2016-2018 | Assistant Head, & Assistant Professor Department of General Education
Before coming to Oman, for 25 years she worked at the Department of English, at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda teaching Doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate level students. She taught courses in Language and Language teaching, British literature and American Literature. She has guided students towards their M. Phil and Ph.D degrees.
Presently, she is a foreign evaluator for adjudicating Ph.D thesis for various universities in India. She has been granted an honorary title of Professor by the Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Selected Publications

Venkat T. and Mujumdar A. Evaluating the Student Attainment of Graduate Attributes Through Direct Method’ Submitted to the Journal of Industry and Higher Education (Q2). Paper accepted for publication
Mujumdar, A. (2022). Developing Intercultural Competencies in Language Classrooms: Bridging the gap for stakeholders. EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH Vol. X, Issue 8/ Impact Factor: 3.4546 (UIF) DRJI Value: 5.9 (B+)
Paquibut, J., Mujumdar, A. and Paquibut, R. (2022). Exploring the Effects of the Shift to Online Mode of Teaching and Learning on Students’ Well-being – A Case Study
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 9, Issue 2.
Dr. Gitanjali Chawla and Dr. Aarati Mujumdar in conversation with Professor Raj Kumar. In FORTELL, A Journal of Teaching English Language and Literature. Special issue on Critical Thinking and Critical Pedagogy. Issue No. 36, January 2018. ISSN Print: 2229-6557, Online: 2394-9244. 97-103 www.fortell.org
Patel, T. and Mujumdar, A. (2016). Analyzing the Impact of TED Videos on Presentation Skills of First Year Engineering Students. International Journal of Humanities in Technical Education 2.1 (2016): n. ISSN: 2454-8537. pp 1-5. Web
Mujumdar, A. (2015). Critical Thinking and Technology-Mediated Collaborative Learning: An Interface, FORTELL, Issue no. 30 Jan, ISSN Print: 2229-6557, Online: 2394-9244.
Mujumdar, A. (2013). Building Bridges Through Teacher Responses: Constructivist Approach. Challenging Challenges: Towards Quality Higher Education. ISBN No. 978 93 5087 900 9.pp. 1-8
Mujumdar, A. (2009) Changing Paradigm: Developing Learner Autonomy Through Technology. National Journal for Teachers of English. Vol. 01, Issue 01. ISSN No. 0974-8008-20-25.
Mujumdar, A. (2009) Sujata Bhatt’s Muliebrity: A Stylistic Analysis. New Vistas in Teaching and Learning English Souvenir on Second National and Sixth Vidarbha Regional ELTAI Conference January, R.S.Mundle Dharampeth Arts and Commerce College Nagpur, pp. 27-32.
Mujumdar, A. (2008) Project Based Learning: An Empowering Tool. ELT Quarterly, Vol.7 No.1-2 September, pp. 29-36.
Mujumdar, A. (2007) Mapping Multicultural Identities in Sujata Bhatt’s Poetry. The Quest Vol. 21 Number 2 December 2007, 32-44 ISSN No. 0971-2321.
Mujumdar, A. (2006) Reader–Based Response to Non-Native Student Writing. The Non-Native Phenomena of English. Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Aundh, Pune, pp.74-85.
Mujumdar, A. (2006) Poems Titled: ‘Life’ ‘Unfathomable’, Kavya Bharati No. 18, American College, Madurai pp.77.
Mujumdar, A. (2005) Catch Them Young: Task Based Teaching to Develop Writing, ELT Quarterly Vol.4 No.4 December, pp. 20-30.
Mujumdar, A. (1998) Recreating and Revising: A Way of Managing Writing. Souvenir, English for Science & Technology. Anna University, Chennai India pp.57-64.
Mujumdar, A. (1996) Mapping Composition: A Cognitive Approach to Teaching Writing. Journal of English and Foreign Languages. No.18 pp. 34-46. (With Dr. Ranu Vanikar, Head Department of English, The M.S. University of Baroda)
Mujumdar, A. (1995) Process Approach to Evaluation: L2 Compositions, Journal of M.S. University of Baroda Vol.No.44 (1995) No.1.Humanities pp.1-12.
Mujumdar, A. (1995) Materials from Within: Learners as Material Designers, ELTAI Journal Vol.xxx, No.6 Nov-Dec’95 148-157 ISSN No. 022-0876. (With Dr. Ranu Vanikar, Head Department of English, The M.S. University of Baroda)
Mujumdar, A. (1994) Teaching Translation: An Effective Classroom Strategy. Journal of Indian Education Vol.20, (2), July 1994 pp. 7-11.
Mujumdar, A. (1994) Transfer and Translation: Role of L1 in L2 Learning, Journal of Higher Education Vol. 17, No.4 Autumn 1994, pp. 553-564