Dept of English - Faculty Details
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Faculty Name Prof. (Dr.) Jalson Jacob (Head Of Department) Email
jalsonj@yahoo.com
Designation
Professor
Experience Details
15
Qualifications
• Ph.D. • PGCTE (Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching English), English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad • PGDHE (Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education), IGNOU, New Delhi • UGC-NET • B.Ed.
Areas of Interest
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Field of Research
Guideship Details
• Recognised Research Guide in English under Mahatma Gandhi University since 2021 • Research Supervisor of six doctoral scholars • External Evaluator of Ph.D. theses
Subjects Handled
• English Language Teaching (ELT)
• Linguistics
• Material Development
• Curriculum Design and Development
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Human Resource Training
Academic Responsibilities Undertaken
• Head of the Department
• IQAC Coordinator
• Principal-in-Charge
• Coordinator, Learner Support Centre, Kottayam
• Secretary, ELTAI Trivandrum Chapter
• Chief Superintendent, Sree Narayana Guru Open University Examinations
• P.G. Board Chairman, English Language and Literature Programme, Sree Narayana Guru Open University
• Convenor, MG University Examination Vigilance Squad
• In-charge of Language Lab
• Coordinator, Finishing School
Duties Performed
Research Projects Undertaken
Research Publications
• Jacob, Jalson. “Textbooks, Tests, and the West: The Hidden Hierarchies in Indian ELT.” Neocolonialism: Re-Presenting Narratives, Realities and Responses. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, Jan. 2026.
• ———. “Reading Beyond the Classrooms: Strategies for Promoting Effective Extensive Reading among ESL Learners.” Boletin de Literatura Oral – The Literary Journal, 2023.
• ———. “Repairing Reader Relapses: An Appraisal of Fix-up Strategies for Facilitating Reader Autonomy in Undergraduate Classrooms.” Rabindrabharati Patrika, 2023.
• ———. “Theoretical Perspectives on Language Acquisition in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).” Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 2022.
• ———. “Historical Development of ESP.” Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 2022.
• ———. “The Trajectory of English Study in Polytechnics of Kerala.” Bengal, Past and Present, 2022.
• ———. “Content-Based Second Language Acquisition: An Overview.” Journal of Education, Rabindrabharati University, 2022.
• ———. “An Operational Framework for Continuous Professional Development of ESL Teachers.” International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 2021.
• ———. “Integrating Futuristic Skills: Domains of Critical Importance for Professional Upskilling of ESL Teachers in the 21st Century.” International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 2020.
• ———. “Building Better Readers: The Role of Reading Strategies.” The Journal of English Language Teaching (India), 2020.
• ———. “Towards Developing ESP Materials for Polytechnics.” The Creative Launcher: An International Peer-Reviewed Refereed E-Journal, 2018.
• ———. “English for Specific Purposes: Perspectives and Pedagogic Implications.” The Journal of English Language Teaching (India), 2018.
• ———. “The Need for ESP Curriculum in Polytechnic Colleges of Kerala.” The Creative Launcher, 2017.
• ———. “Implementation of an ESP Curriculum for Developing Workplace English in Polytechnics.” The Journal of English Language Teaching (India), 2016.
• ———. “Activities as Effective Instructional and Learning Strategies.” 21st Century English Classroom: Perspectives and Challenges, 2014.
Books Published
• Words to Deeds: A Textbook in English for Polytechnic Students of Kerala (Semester I), 2025.
• Between the Lines: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester I, Mahatma Gandhi University.
• Beyond the Lines: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester II, Mahatma Gandhi University.
• The English Companion: A Coursebook in English for Diploma Polytechnics, Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, 2021.
• Engaging English: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester I, Kannur University.
• Enriching English: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester I, Kannur University.
• Equivalency Textbooks in English, Kerala State Literacy Mission, Standards VII and X.
• Rise and Shine: A Textbook of English for Polytechnic Students of Kerala (Semester II), 2016.
• Enrich Your English: Bridge Course Material for Technical High School Students, Curriculum Development Centre, Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala.
• Good English: Skill Enhancement Learning Material for Adult Learners, Kerala State Literacy Mission.
Paper Presentations
Seminars / Workshops Organized
Seminars Attended
Workshops Attended
Refresher Courses Attended
Orientation Programmes Attended
Awards / Honours / Patents Conferred
Membership (s) in
Assigned Office Charges
Others
Countries Visited
| Faculty Name | Prof. (Dr.) Jalson Jacob (Head Of Department) |
| jalsonj@yahoo.com | |
| Designation | Professor |
| Experience Details | 15 |
| Qualifications | • Ph.D. • PGCTE (Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching English), English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad • PGDHE (Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education), IGNOU, New Delhi • UGC-NET • B.Ed. |
| Areas of Interest | h |
| Field of Research | |
| Guideship Details | • Recognised Research Guide in English under Mahatma Gandhi University since 2021 • Research Supervisor of six doctoral scholars • External Evaluator of Ph.D. theses |
| Subjects Handled | • English Language Teaching (ELT) • Linguistics • Material Development • Curriculum Design and Development • Teacher Education and Professional Development • Human Resource Training |
| Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | • Head of the Department • IQAC Coordinator • Principal-in-Charge • Coordinator, Learner Support Centre, Kottayam • Secretary, ELTAI Trivandrum Chapter • Chief Superintendent, Sree Narayana Guru Open University Examinations • P.G. Board Chairman, English Language and Literature Programme, Sree Narayana Guru Open University • Convenor, MG University Examination Vigilance Squad • In-charge of Language Lab • Coordinator, Finishing School |
| Duties Performed | |
| Research Projects Undertaken | |
| Research Publications | • Jacob, Jalson. “Textbooks, Tests, and the West: The Hidden Hierarchies in Indian ELT.” Neocolonialism: Re-Presenting Narratives, Realities and Responses. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, Jan. 2026. • ———. “Reading Beyond the Classrooms: Strategies for Promoting Effective Extensive Reading among ESL Learners.” Boletin de Literatura Oral – The Literary Journal, 2023. • ———. “Repairing Reader Relapses: An Appraisal of Fix-up Strategies for Facilitating Reader Autonomy in Undergraduate Classrooms.” Rabindrabharati Patrika, 2023. • ———. “Theoretical Perspectives on Language Acquisition in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).” Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 2022. • ———. “Historical Development of ESP.” Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 2022. • ———. “The Trajectory of English Study in Polytechnics of Kerala.” Bengal, Past and Present, 2022. • ———. “Content-Based Second Language Acquisition: An Overview.” Journal of Education, Rabindrabharati University, 2022. • ———. “An Operational Framework for Continuous Professional Development of ESL Teachers.” International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 2021. • ———. “Integrating Futuristic Skills: Domains of Critical Importance for Professional Upskilling of ESL Teachers in the 21st Century.” International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 2020. • ———. “Building Better Readers: The Role of Reading Strategies.” The Journal of English Language Teaching (India), 2020. • ———. “Towards Developing ESP Materials for Polytechnics.” The Creative Launcher: An International Peer-Reviewed Refereed E-Journal, 2018. • ———. “English for Specific Purposes: Perspectives and Pedagogic Implications.” The Journal of English Language Teaching (India), 2018. • ———. “The Need for ESP Curriculum in Polytechnic Colleges of Kerala.” The Creative Launcher, 2017. • ———. “Implementation of an ESP Curriculum for Developing Workplace English in Polytechnics.” The Journal of English Language Teaching (India), 2016. • ———. “Activities as Effective Instructional and Learning Strategies.” 21st Century English Classroom: Perspectives and Challenges, 2014. |
| Books Published | • Words to Deeds: A Textbook in English for Polytechnic Students of Kerala (Semester I), 2025. • Between the Lines: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester I, Mahatma Gandhi University. • Beyond the Lines: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester II, Mahatma Gandhi University. • The English Companion: A Coursebook in English for Diploma Polytechnics, Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, 2021. • Engaging English: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester I, Kannur University. • Enriching English: An Ability Enhancement Coursebook for Semester I, Kannur University. • Equivalency Textbooks in English, Kerala State Literacy Mission, Standards VII and X. • Rise and Shine: A Textbook of English for Polytechnic Students of Kerala (Semester II), 2016. • Enrich Your English: Bridge Course Material for Technical High School Students, Curriculum Development Centre, Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala. • Good English: Skill Enhancement Learning Material for Adult Learners, Kerala State Literacy Mission. |
| Paper Presentations | |
| Seminars / Workshops Organized | |
| Seminars Attended | |
| Workshops Attended | |
| Refresher Courses Attended | |
| Orientation Programmes Attended | |
| Awards / Honours / Patents Conferred | |
| Membership (s) in | |
| Assigned Office Charges | Others |
| Countries Visited |