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Dr. Maongkala Longchar

  1. Designation: Associate Professor (Stage 4)
  2. Qualification (including University):

MA, English, NEHU, UGC NET 2015

PhD on the topic “Historicity, Globalization and Postmodernism in the Works of Salman Rushdie” from Nagaland University, completed on March 30, 2016.

3. Email id: maongka@gmail.com

4. Awards:

Certificate of Appreciation, Planting and beautification activities within the Dimapur Municipality for a Cleaner, Greener and Healthy Dimapur by the Dimapur Municipal Council 2020.

5. Publications:

Book Chapter:

  • Longchar, Maongkala&SentinaroLongchar(2021) “Pattern of Praxis of Ao Women in Leadership Within the Church”. In Bendangsenla et al (Ed), Gender Narratives Reinterpreting Language, Culture and Tradition in Nagaland.Heritage Publishing House.

Journal Articles:

  • Longchar, Maongkala& N D R Chandra (2014) Incidence of Globalization in Salman Rushdie’s East West and Shalimar the Clown. Journal of Literature, Culture and Media Studies, Vol. VI. Issues 11 & 12 Jan-Dec 2014, 32-49.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2015) History and Its Treatment in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children. Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. No 03. Issue 01, 22-27.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2015) An Exploration of Postmodern Elements in Salman Rushdie’s Grimus. Dimapur Government College Journal, Vol. No 1 Issue 2, 103-117.
  • Longchar, Dr. Maongkala (2019) Tracing History: Fragments of Broken Mirrors in Shame. Dimapur Government College Journal, Vol. No 1.  Issue 5, 52-63.

Seminars/ Conference Proceedings:

  • Longchar, Dr. Maongkala & Dr. T Jamedi Longkumer (2019) Issues Concerning Evaluation and Grading in Nagaland University U.G. Programme. NAAC-sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in North East India: Issues and Challenges(pp. 15-29). Heritage Publishing House
  • Longchar, Dr. Maongkala (2020) “Myths and Folktales: Understanding the Worldview of the Aos” in Mapping Memories: The Cultural Heritage of North-East India. Mukutar R Saikia(eds) National Seminar on Mapping Memories: Orality and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage of Northeast India.

6. Paper presentations:

  • Longchar, Maongkala  (2012, June 16) “Skills Required to be an Effective Teacher” (Paper Presentation)  “One-Day Workshop on Skills required to be an Effective Teacher” . Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2015, August 29) “An Exploration of Postmodern Elements in Salman Rushdie’s Grimus” (Paper Presentation) Inter-Departmental Seminar, DGC, Research Committee, DimapurGovt College. 
  • Longchar, Maongkala  (2019, November 21 & 22) “Issues Concerning Evaluation and Grading in Nagaland University U.G. Programme” (Paper Presentation) NAAC-sponsored Two-Day National Seminar, IQAC, Unity College, Dimapur, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2020, March 6 & 7) “Myths and Folktales: Understanding the Worldview of the Aos” (Paper Presentation) National Seminar on Mapping Memories: Orality and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage of Northeast India, Department of History, St. John College, Dimapur, Nagaland.
  • Longchar,Maongkala (2020, March 12) “Ao Naga Women within the Church Administration” (Paper Presentation) National Seminar on Gender Equality: in Praxis, Department of English, Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung, Nagaland.
  • Longchar,Maongkala (2022, April 2) “Etiquette and Social Graces” (Paper Presentation) Session on “Etiquette and Social Graces”, Department of Education, Livingstone International College.
  • Longchar,Maongkala (2022, April 22) “The Importance of Correct Articulation” (Paper Presentation) Seminar on “The Importance of Correct Articulation”, Department of English, Unity College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2022, June 1 & 2) “Cross-cultural Intersections in VisierSanyu and Richard Broome’s A Naga Odyssey: My Long Way Home (Paper Presentation) International Seminar on “Fusion: Intellectual and Cultural Exchanges”, Dimapur Government College, Nagaland & The Highland Institute, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2023, June 9 & 10) “Vocational Education in Higher Education Institutions in Nagaland: Bridging the Learning Gap” National Seminar on “NEP 2020: Envisioning Quality Higher Education” (Paper Presentation) All India Federation of University College Teachers’ Organisation (AIFUCTO) & All Nagaland Government College Teachers Association (ANGCTA) in collaboration with Kohima Science College Teachers’ Association (KSCTA).
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2023, November 6 & 7) “Women in Literature: A Historical Perspective” (Resource Person) Two-Day National Seminar on “Change and Preservation in Language, Literature and Culture in Academia: Trends and Directives”, Department of English, St. Joseph university, Chumoukedima.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2025, January 31)“Interconnected Realities: Nature and the Pastoral in Contemporary Naga Writings”(Paper Presentation) One-Day National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Change and Food Security” Research and Development Cell & IQAC, DGC.7.

7. Member of Professional Academic Bodies/ Organisations:

  • Member, Governing Board, Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School (6 February 2016 – 23 July 2024)
  • Member, Maple Tree School Managing Committee, Maple Tree School, Dimapur (2015 – 2019)
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of English, ICFAI University, Nagaland (2020-2023 & 2023-2026).
  • Member of Doctoral Committee for three Ph.D scholars in English, St. Joseph University (2018, September 26 -2020).
  • Member of Doctoral Committee for Ph. D scholars in English, St. Joseph University  (2022, March 3 – present).
  • Member of Doctoral Committee for Ph. D scholar in English, St. Joseph University (2023, March 15 – present).
  • Member of Doctoral Committee for Ph.D scholar in English, St. Joseph University (2024, September 6 – present)

8. Participation in National and International Seminars:

  • Longchar, Maongkala (2013, April 29) Workshop on “The Communicative ESL Classroom” (Participated and organised) American Centre, US Consulate General, Kolkata, & English Department, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2014, September 15 –  19) Workshop on “Techniques of Data Analysis for participants from North East India” (Attended and organised) Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata  and Dimapur Government College, Dimapur.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2017, May 27) One-Day Workshop on Flower Arrangement & Production of Flowers for Exhibition (Speech on RUSA Programme) RUSA, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2017, September 1) Workshop on “Effective Communication the Teaching and Learning Process” (Participated and Organised) Literati Club, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2017, September 16) One-Day Workshop on Research Methodology (Chaired) Research Committee, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2017, December 8) Inter-Collegiate Fest titled “Flash: Run the Race” (Member, Organising Committee) Department of English, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2018, September 14) FDP on “Use of ICT and Modern Teaching Practices” (Chaired and Member, Organising Committee) IQAC, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2019, March 2) One-Day FDP on Minor Research Projects (Chaired and organised) Research Committee, IQAC, Dimapur Government College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2019, August 30 & 31) ICSSR-Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on Urban Solid Waste Management: Challenges and Issues (Member of Organising Committee & Chair of Inaugural Session) Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2020, October 3) Webinar on “Mother Tongue as a Medium of Instruction: Implementation and Implications vis-a-vis the National Education Policy, 2020” (Chaired and moderated both sessions; Member, Organising Committee) Dimapur Govt. College, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2022, June 1 & 2) Seminar on “Fusion: Intellectual and Cultural Exchanges” (Co Convenor of Organising Committee and Chaired the Inaugural Session) Department of English, Research Committee, Dimapur Government College, Nagaland & The Highland Institute, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2022, November 4) Annual Literary Fest- Poiesis 2022 (Organised) Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2023, May 16) Workshop on “Office Practices and Library Management: Requirements for NAAC Assessment” (Chaired a session and coordinated) IQAC, Dimapur Government College and IQAC, Unity College.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2023, November 9 & 10) Triennial Conference cum National Seminar on “Higher Education in Transition” (Chaired the Inaugural Session) ANGCTA, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2024, June 3) One-Day State Level Workshop onResearch Methodology and Research Publication in SCOPUS and UGC-CARE Listed Journals (Member, Organising Committee) Research and Development Cell & IQAC, Dimapur Government College, Nagaland.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2024, September 9) St. Joseph University Conference 2024 on Skill Development and Internship(Panellist) Department of Political Science, St. Joseph University, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and NETRA Foundation.
  • Longchar, Maongkala (2025, January 31) One-Day National Seminar on “Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Change and Food Security” (Member, Organising Committee;delivered vote of thanks at Inaugural Session), Research and Development Cell&IQAC, DGC.

Academic related training/Courses of 4 days and above attended

Sl. No.Name of the programmeName of  OrganisationPeriod & Year
1.16th Orientation ProgrammeUGC-ASC, NEHU4 to 31 July 2011
2.Special Summer SchoolUGC-HRDC, NEHU6 to 26 July 2015
3.Training for District Level Master Trainers (DLMT)Election Commission of Nagaland, Administrative Training Institute, Kohima9-12 January 2018
4.Refresher Course in Folkloristics and SemioticsUGC-HRDC, NEHU16 to 29 September 2019
5.6th Refresher Course in Global StudiesUGC-HRDC, JNU18 to 30 November 2019
6.National Webinar Series on Knowledge Generation in Education during Covid 19 Pandemic- Qualitative Research”Bombay Teachers’ Training College, HSNC University, Mumbai and Department of Education, University of Mumbai1 to 6 June 2020
7.National Level FDP on “E-Content Making” Servite Arts and Science College for Women22 to 26 July 2020
8.STC for Academic AdministratorsUGC-HRDC, NEHU30 November to 6 December 2022
9.Six Day Online Lecture Series on “Discourses on Disability”Centre for Disability Studies and the Department of English, CMS College Kottayam (Autonomous)26 June to 1 August 2023
10.NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP)UGC-Mission Malaviya Teacher Training Centre, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi20 to 29 November 2023
11.FDP on Understanding Effective Documentation for IIQA and SSR as per New NAAC Guidelines: “Navigating the Future: Implementing NEP 2020 for Educational Excellence”Department of IQAC and South India IQAC Cluster2, 9, 16, 23 May 2024
12.One Week State Level FDP on “Envisioning Learning Spectrums”NAAC Steering Committee and Research and Development Cell, DGC, with Directorate of Higher Education, GoN and Bank of Baroda, Dimapur.7 to 13 November 2024
13.FDP on Leveraging AI in Academic Writing and ResearchIndian Institute of Industrial and Social Research, Bengaluru13 to 17 January 2025
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