Dr. Sandeep K Sharma | DIT University Dehradun (original) (raw)
Uploads
Conference Presentations by Dr. Sandeep K Sharma
Krishi Sanskriti Publications, 2016
The relevance of gender to linguistic analysis was first noted in the early 20th century when des... more The relevance of gender to linguistic analysis was first noted in the early 20th century when descriptive linguists observed the differences in female and male vocabularies and patterns of speech in non-European languages. Since the 1960 sociolinguists [1, 9, 10-11, and 17] have been exploring gender dimension of language that catapulted work on language and gender. Countries where citizens speak gendered languages display a higher rate of gender inequality than countries with languages that do not ascribe gender to nouns [6]. Language shapes our cognition and perception of society [14]. Countries that speak predominantly gendered language evidence less gender equality in relation to countries with natural gender and genderless languages.The primary aim of this research is to highlight such instances of gender based language biasness in Hindi highlighting situations of conflict between genders. The research methodology used for the present paper includes the development of conceptual framework through secondary sources and applying the native speaker’s competence in subsequent analysis. This paper is an attempt to point out the gender differences in language use and perception; investigating the ways in which Hindi speakers express as to how such linguistic differences affect their self- identity. Such situations often lead to a state of conflict within an individual that gets manifested in his/her interaction with the outside world.
ELKL4, 2016
This poster is an attempt to represent that language has played an important function as power de... more This poster is an attempt to represent
that language has played an important
function as power determinant. In
Indian society with magnified
patriarchy, the role of language becomes
manifold crucial especially in
determining gender relation with
power. Differences in male and female
gender roles are related to the power
differential between men and women. It
is the systematic shift from being
powerless to powerful and at times vice
versa that mark the various ways in
which their identities have been
popularly constructed and perceived.
There are certain social issues
emphasized by language which
adversely affect the overall well being of
women. The poster tries to bring forth
the status of women in Bihar as
manifested in two Bihari languages:
Bhojpuri and Magahi
Drafts by Dr. Sandeep K Sharma
Technology based language education has provided many effective strategies in various learning pr... more Technology based language education has
provided many effective strategies in
various learning processes (Altun, 2015). A
learner stands a better chance if learning is
supported with efficient intervention of
technology (Som, 2003); therefore,
technology aided learning should
compulsorily be included in language
teaching curriculum. This claim finds
support in a pilot study carried out among
the undergraduate students of NIT,
Hamirpur.
150 B.Tech students (between the age group
of 18 to 20 years) chiefly belonging to
Bihar, Himanchal Pradesh and Rajasthan
were considered for a longitudinal study
over a period of four months. Data was
collected twice, first before introducing
technological aids for language learning and
second after three months of introduction of
technology in the classroom. Silent and
participant observations, group discussions
and interviews were used for data where the
students’ proficiency in reading, writing,
and speaking of English language was
observed on a 10 point scale separately for
both the times.
Depending on the performance, the students
were grouped into five categories:
outstanding, very good, good, average and
poor. Initially majority of the students fell in
the categories of average and poor but after
the introduction of technology aided
learning there was a marked shift from poor
to average and average to good. This case
study entails that technology aided learning
benefits maximum to those who have very
low proficiency level in English in
comparison to those with higher proficiency.
The efficiency of teaching ESL with the
help of technology can be enhanced further
by identifying and dividing the students in
groups with similar proficiency and then
introducing technological learning aids.
Papers by Dr. Sandeep K Sharma
Voprosy Kognitivnoy Lingvistiki (Issues of Cognitive linguistics), 2020
Several influential theories have been developed in cognitive linguistics to investigate the rela... more Several influential theories have been developed in cognitive linguistics to investigate the relationship between language and mind. Conceptual metaphor and conceptual blending, two distinct but closely related theories play a significant role in the process of meaning construction especially in metaphors and other figurative linguistic tools. Metaphors are pervasively used in everyday conversation in the form of irony, satire and sarcasm, etc. where sarcasm projects profoundly negative intention. Hence, the present research studies the process of conceptualization of sarcasm and its functions with special reference to the Hindi language within the framework of conceptual metaphor and conceptual blending theories. The study is an attempt to bridge the gap between computational studies of sarcasm and the theories underlying the phenomenon of perceiving sarcasm. The findings aim to provide a theoretical understanding of how Hindi sarcasm is perceived among native speakers.
Acta Linguistica Asiatica, 2019
Metaphorical expressions are one of the most indispensable aspects of human language, thought and... more Metaphorical expressions are one of the most indispensable aspects of human language, thought and action. Their meanings are figurative, which in other words means that they carry literal meanings that are in direct opposition to the intended or primary meanings. The usage of metaphors is not limited to figurative writing and speaking only but they are pervasively found in everyday language. Irony, sarcasm, jokes, puns and other such metaphorical expressions rampantly occur in our everyday speech. This paper examines the abstract notion of sarcasm within the framework of conceptual integration theory, and with special reference to Hindi language. A corpus of five thousand sentences has been procured from Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Centre (TDIL) for the present study. The findings aim to provide a theoretical understanding of how Hindi sarcasm is perceived among the native speakers.
Lincom Europa, Germany, 2019
Studies of language and gender have looked at several dimensions of language use and offered a sp... more Studies of language and gender have looked at several dimensions of language use and offered a specific context of the interaction between gender and language especially about the connection of power to that interaction. Language has played an important function as power determinant in a speech community. As Kiesling (1997), described "along with the freedom brought by power…comes the expectation (or requirement) that a man will somehow embody this power in his identity". In Indian society with magnified patriarchy, the role of language becomes manifold crucial especially in determining gender relation with power. Differences in male and female gender roles are related to the power differential between men and women. It is the systematic shift from being powerless to powerful and at times vice versa that mark the various ways in which their identities have been popularly constructed and perceived. There are certain social issues emphasized by language which adversely affect the overall well-being of women. The present chapter tries to bring forth the conceptualization of the aspect of gender through language and how these aspects are connected to power with respect to Maghi and Bhojpuri languages.
Language in India, 2017
In India, from the competitive examinations' point of view, Hindi and other Indian languages are ... more In India, from the competitive examinations' point of view, Hindi and other Indian languages are placed at a substandard position in the curriculum because marks obtained in the Indian language paper is not included in the determination of the final merit list and is only considered for qualifying to enter the competition. Language policies and planning helped English to become as a dominant and hegemony language over and above all Indian languages. This process obstructed and affected the growth and quality of indigenous languages in the field of education. After independence from the British Rule, it was because of various changes in the socioeconomic development and education of science and technology, English evolved and
International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2017
Academic period is the best phase of life for many students where they try to shape themselves in... more Academic period is the best phase of life for many students where they try to shape themselves in a perfect frame under the supervision of their teachers. But sometimes many students are unable to compensate the need of the actual goal setting. Somehow they also get deviated from their path due to the lack of proper setting with the situation as well as internal and external factors that imposes unwilling pressure on them. Stress appears when the complexity of internal and external factor exceeds individual's resources to cope with their situation. It is critically determined by the name of depression, anxiety, stress, as well as phobia. Students frequently encounter stressors which may test their capability to cope: conforming to recent environment, managing a massive work load, making new friends, becoming more independent and dealing with several issues. From a closer outlook, students' confront various challenges in their everyday life therefore the whole idea of an exciting and vibrant academic life is veiled by these challenges which leads to stress. If not dealt with, it can only escalate and hamper academic performance as well as emotional and social well-being. In the past ten years the percentage of suicide has increased considerably among the educated class in comparison to the uneducated sections of the Indian society. Among the educated section, the prime suicide prone people belong to educational level raging from higher secondary to graduation and above as survey by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB, India, See Annexure-I). This provides the chief motivation to carry out the psychoanalytical study of students. The current study examines the level of stress and its major causative agents among the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) students of a prestigious technical institute of India. The primary aim of term paper is to assess the level of stress and its major triggering factors among the PhD students. The methodology for the present paper is based on a quantitative approach where a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data with a sample size of 30 students.
Krishi Sanskriti Publications, 2016
The relevance of gender to linguistic analysis was first noted in the early 20th century when des... more The relevance of gender to linguistic analysis was first noted in the early 20th century when descriptive linguists observed the differences in female and male vocabularies and patterns of speech in non-European languages. Since the 1960 sociolinguists [1, 9, 10-11, and 17] have been exploring gender dimension of language that catapulted work on language and gender. Countries where citizens speak gendered languages display a higher rate of gender inequality than countries with languages that do not ascribe gender to nouns [6]. Language shapes our cognition and perception of society [14]. Countries that speak predominantly gendered language evidence less gender equality in relation to countries with natural gender and genderless languages.The primary aim of this research is to highlight such instances of gender based language biasness in Hindi highlighting situations of conflict between genders. The research methodology used for the present paper includes the development of conceptual framework through secondary sources and applying the native speaker’s competence in subsequent analysis. This paper is an attempt to point out the gender differences in language use and perception; investigating the ways in which Hindi speakers express as to how such linguistic differences affect their self- identity. Such situations often lead to a state of conflict within an individual that gets manifested in his/her interaction with the outside world.
ELKL4, 2016
This poster is an attempt to represent that language has played an important function as power de... more This poster is an attempt to represent
that language has played an important
function as power determinant. In
Indian society with magnified
patriarchy, the role of language becomes
manifold crucial especially in
determining gender relation with
power. Differences in male and female
gender roles are related to the power
differential between men and women. It
is the systematic shift from being
powerless to powerful and at times vice
versa that mark the various ways in
which their identities have been
popularly constructed and perceived.
There are certain social issues
emphasized by language which
adversely affect the overall well being of
women. The poster tries to bring forth
the status of women in Bihar as
manifested in two Bihari languages:
Bhojpuri and Magahi
Technology based language education has provided many effective strategies in various learning pr... more Technology based language education has
provided many effective strategies in
various learning processes (Altun, 2015). A
learner stands a better chance if learning is
supported with efficient intervention of
technology (Som, 2003); therefore,
technology aided learning should
compulsorily be included in language
teaching curriculum. This claim finds
support in a pilot study carried out among
the undergraduate students of NIT,
Hamirpur.
150 B.Tech students (between the age group
of 18 to 20 years) chiefly belonging to
Bihar, Himanchal Pradesh and Rajasthan
were considered for a longitudinal study
over a period of four months. Data was
collected twice, first before introducing
technological aids for language learning and
second after three months of introduction of
technology in the classroom. Silent and
participant observations, group discussions
and interviews were used for data where the
students’ proficiency in reading, writing,
and speaking of English language was
observed on a 10 point scale separately for
both the times.
Depending on the performance, the students
were grouped into five categories:
outstanding, very good, good, average and
poor. Initially majority of the students fell in
the categories of average and poor but after
the introduction of technology aided
learning there was a marked shift from poor
to average and average to good. This case
study entails that technology aided learning
benefits maximum to those who have very
low proficiency level in English in
comparison to those with higher proficiency.
The efficiency of teaching ESL with the
help of technology can be enhanced further
by identifying and dividing the students in
groups with similar proficiency and then
introducing technological learning aids.
Voprosy Kognitivnoy Lingvistiki (Issues of Cognitive linguistics), 2020
Several influential theories have been developed in cognitive linguistics to investigate the rela... more Several influential theories have been developed in cognitive linguistics to investigate the relationship between language and mind. Conceptual metaphor and conceptual blending, two distinct but closely related theories play a significant role in the process of meaning construction especially in metaphors and other figurative linguistic tools. Metaphors are pervasively used in everyday conversation in the form of irony, satire and sarcasm, etc. where sarcasm projects profoundly negative intention. Hence, the present research studies the process of conceptualization of sarcasm and its functions with special reference to the Hindi language within the framework of conceptual metaphor and conceptual blending theories. The study is an attempt to bridge the gap between computational studies of sarcasm and the theories underlying the phenomenon of perceiving sarcasm. The findings aim to provide a theoretical understanding of how Hindi sarcasm is perceived among native speakers.
Acta Linguistica Asiatica, 2019
Metaphorical expressions are one of the most indispensable aspects of human language, thought and... more Metaphorical expressions are one of the most indispensable aspects of human language, thought and action. Their meanings are figurative, which in other words means that they carry literal meanings that are in direct opposition to the intended or primary meanings. The usage of metaphors is not limited to figurative writing and speaking only but they are pervasively found in everyday language. Irony, sarcasm, jokes, puns and other such metaphorical expressions rampantly occur in our everyday speech. This paper examines the abstract notion of sarcasm within the framework of conceptual integration theory, and with special reference to Hindi language. A corpus of five thousand sentences has been procured from Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Centre (TDIL) for the present study. The findings aim to provide a theoretical understanding of how Hindi sarcasm is perceived among the native speakers.
Lincom Europa, Germany, 2019
Studies of language and gender have looked at several dimensions of language use and offered a sp... more Studies of language and gender have looked at several dimensions of language use and offered a specific context of the interaction between gender and language especially about the connection of power to that interaction. Language has played an important function as power determinant in a speech community. As Kiesling (1997), described "along with the freedom brought by power…comes the expectation (or requirement) that a man will somehow embody this power in his identity". In Indian society with magnified patriarchy, the role of language becomes manifold crucial especially in determining gender relation with power. Differences in male and female gender roles are related to the power differential between men and women. It is the systematic shift from being powerless to powerful and at times vice versa that mark the various ways in which their identities have been popularly constructed and perceived. There are certain social issues emphasized by language which adversely affect the overall well-being of women. The present chapter tries to bring forth the conceptualization of the aspect of gender through language and how these aspects are connected to power with respect to Maghi and Bhojpuri languages.
Language in India, 2017
In India, from the competitive examinations' point of view, Hindi and other Indian languages are ... more In India, from the competitive examinations' point of view, Hindi and other Indian languages are placed at a substandard position in the curriculum because marks obtained in the Indian language paper is not included in the determination of the final merit list and is only considered for qualifying to enter the competition. Language policies and planning helped English to become as a dominant and hegemony language over and above all Indian languages. This process obstructed and affected the growth and quality of indigenous languages in the field of education. After independence from the British Rule, it was because of various changes in the socioeconomic development and education of science and technology, English evolved and
International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2017
Academic period is the best phase of life for many students where they try to shape themselves in... more Academic period is the best phase of life for many students where they try to shape themselves in a perfect frame under the supervision of their teachers. But sometimes many students are unable to compensate the need of the actual goal setting. Somehow they also get deviated from their path due to the lack of proper setting with the situation as well as internal and external factors that imposes unwilling pressure on them. Stress appears when the complexity of internal and external factor exceeds individual's resources to cope with their situation. It is critically determined by the name of depression, anxiety, stress, as well as phobia. Students frequently encounter stressors which may test their capability to cope: conforming to recent environment, managing a massive work load, making new friends, becoming more independent and dealing with several issues. From a closer outlook, students' confront various challenges in their everyday life therefore the whole idea of an exciting and vibrant academic life is veiled by these challenges which leads to stress. If not dealt with, it can only escalate and hamper academic performance as well as emotional and social well-being. In the past ten years the percentage of suicide has increased considerably among the educated class in comparison to the uneducated sections of the Indian society. Among the educated section, the prime suicide prone people belong to educational level raging from higher secondary to graduation and above as survey by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB, India, See Annexure-I). This provides the chief motivation to carry out the psychoanalytical study of students. The current study examines the level of stress and its major causative agents among the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) students of a prestigious technical institute of India. The primary aim of term paper is to assess the level of stress and its major triggering factors among the PhD students. The methodology for the present paper is based on a quantitative approach where a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data with a sample size of 30 students.