Department of English
https://manuu.edu.in/University/SLLI/English/People/402

Dr. Govindaiah Godavarthi

Assistant Professor

Email Id :govindg@manuu.edu.in, govindmanuu@gmail.com

Phone :+919440028765


Research Interests:

ELT, Teacher Education, Teacher Development, Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Dalit Studies

Profile of Govindaiah Godavarthi

He has M.A in Applied Linguistics from the University of Hyderabad, (UoH) and MA in English Literature and ELT (English Language Teaching), M.Phil in ELE (English Language Education) from EFL University (Formerly CIEFL), Hyderabad and  PhD in English Language Teaching, University of Hyderabad. He has 13 years of teaching experience at University level. His specializations are Use of Advanced Technology in English Language Teaching,  Language Trainer Training, Teaching strategies in Communication Skills, CALL/CALT, Applied Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Dalit Literature and Indian Writing in English. He has published and presented research papers in International and National Conferences and participated in Shaping the Way We Teach English Webinar Course 13, Department of State, United States of America.

He has been a member of Academic Bodies:

  1. ELT@I Hyderabad Chapter
  2. ELTAI
  3. International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language IATEFL
  4. ELTeCS: English Language Teachers Contacts Scheme: Latin America and Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East.
  5. ELT Weekly


Research Publication of Govindaiah Godavarthi

Research Articles Published in Journals

  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Symbolism and Subaltern Identity in Yendluri Sudhakar’s ‘Kotta Gabbilam’” Journal of Arts, Literary, Culture & Language Study. Bhava Veena, Edition, 19, 10 Spl. Edition, October (2022), 141-145. ISSN No: 24564702
  • Shugufta Shaheen and Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Teaching English in Digital Era: Some Observances and Strategies.Journal of Nagfani A peer Reviewed Refereed Journal. Edition, 12, 43 October (2022), 102-105. ISSN No: 2321-1504 Nagfani RNI No. UTTHIN/2010/34408
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Teaching and learning English literature in a Multilingual Classroom: A Qualitative studyJournal of Arts, Literary, Culture & Language Study. Bhava Veena, Edition, 19, 8(1) (2022), 141-145.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah; Fasiullah, S. M. “A Comparative Study of Dalit characters in Premchand’s The Shroud and Bandhumadhav’s Poisoned Bread.” Studies in Indian Place Names, 40.50, (2020): 4832-4837.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. A Study of Nimbalkar’s Poem Mother with CBI Approach. International Journal of Advance and Applied Research5 (2019): 64-69.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. Pre-service Teacher Education and Community Engagement: Towards inculcating values. International Journal of Advance and Applied Research2, (2018): 54-59.
  • Quadri, Syed Mohammed Haseebuddin; Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Can the mastery over ‘mother tongue’ facilitate the easy acquisition of other tongue?”, IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, 4.3, (2016): 95-99.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Making a difference means making a whale of a difference: A comparative study of Moby Dick with special reference to Biblical characters”. Chronicle of Humanities and Cultural Studies, 2.3, (2015): 37-41.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Effective strategies in teaching English grammar through multimedia at the first-year post-graduate level.” Research Journal of English Language and Literature, 1.2, (2013): 267-272.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Teachers’ cultural beliefs and attitudes: why they really matter?” Research Journal of English Language and Literature, 1.3, (2013): 387-392.
  • Dr. Govindaiah Godavarthi: Can the Mastery over Mother Tongue Facilitate Easy Acquisition of Other Tongue

Chapters published in Books

  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah, “Aa Challani Samudra Garbham (Numerous inextinguishable flames are hidden under the womb of the serene ocean).” Linguistic Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, New Delhi: Sarv Bhasha Trust, 2022, pp, 297-301.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Modern Indian Literature.” Modern Indian Literature: Core Course in English (B.A/B.Com Second Semester), Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University, 2021, pp. 85-99.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “So Very Far.” Modern Indian Literature: Core Course in English (B.A/B.Com Second Semester), Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University, 2021, pp. 100-114.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Teaching English to Students of Telugu Background: A Qualitative Study of APSWREIS.” New Approaches and Methods in ELT 1, 2020, pp. 106-116.
  • Godavarthi, Govindaiah. “Using reading as a Resource to Help Dalit Students Learn English and achieve their Desired Socio-Economic Status.” VOICES UNHEARD: Methodologically Articulated, 1, (2018): 77-82.