EFL University

Department

Asian Languages

School

Arab and Asian Studies

Contact Details

: rakesh@efluniversity.ac.in

Academic Details

Academic qualifications: S.No.

Degree/Diploma

University

1

M.A. Chinese

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

2

Advanced Studies in Chinese

ECNU, Shanghai
Brief bio note: Rakesh Ranjan was trained in Chinese language, literature and culture studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi where he was awarded gold medal for securing highest CGPA in Master of Arts (Chinese) in 2009. As a recipient of Chinese Government Scholarship, cosponsored by Government of India, he pursued advanced studies in Chinese at East China Normal University, Shanghai during 2007-08. During his studies at ECNU, China, he received “Outstanding Students Award (优秀学生奖)” for his overall academic excellence. He was also a member of Indian Youth Delegation which visited China in the year 2006 to celebrate India-China Friendship Year. With a teaching experience of over ten years, he has served as Chinese language subject expert for several educational institutions and government agencies in India.
Thrust areas of interest and research: Modern Chinese grammar, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and Translation Studies.
Research articles published in peer reviewed journals with ISSN no.: S.No.

Title of the journal with ISSN no.

1

“Role of Communicative English and Soft Skills in Business Management in the Present Scenario”, International Journal of Technology and Business Management, Volume 3 | Issue 1 | January-March 2017, ISSN No.: 2319-6815.
Books authored, edited, chapters in books with ISBN no.: ⚽ “Understanding China in the 21st Century: Language, Culture, Society and Foreign Affairs”, Edited by Somya Nayak and Rakesh Ranjan, 978-8170264538

⚽ “Role of ICT in Chinese Language Acquisition in India: Opportunities and Challenges”. In J. Prabhakar Rao & Ranjeeva Ranjan (Eds.), Development and Implementation of OERs for Foreign Languages in Indian Context, New Delhi: PritraviPrakashan, 2017, pp. 27-39. ISBN: 9788186845402
Research projects (ongoing and completed): ⚽
Administrative responsibilities: ⚽ Deputy Dean, Foreign students

⚽ Warden, Basheer Hostel for Men

⚽ Programme Coordinator, B.A. (Hons. /Research) Chinese
Professional affiliations (membership, editorial board, etc.,): ⚽ Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Asian Languages (E-Journal of School of Arab and Asian Studies, EFLU)
Awards and recognitions: Award

Year

Chinese Government Scholarship

2007

Outstanding Student Award

2008

Vimala Saran Memorial Gold Medal

2009

Junior Research Fellowship

2009