DR.

AMRA RAZA
3-B, Abu Bakar Block, New Garden Town, Lahore 54600, Pakistan, Tel: 042-5883936

Qualification
Ph.D

Institution
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Year
2008
Title of Research Thesis Spatial Constructs in Alamgir Hashmis Poetry

M.Phil

Institution
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Year
2001
Title of Research Thesis Self Conscious
Surveillance Strategies in Derek Walcotts Poetry (1948-84)

Postgraduation
M.A. English Literature
Institution
Year
Merit

The University of Karachi

1989
First Class first position

M.A. Linguistics
Institution
The University of Karachi
Year
91
Merit
First Class First Position
Research Thesis entitled The Feasibility of Establishing a Self Access Centre at
Karachi University
on the basis of the Self Access Centre at Agha Khan
University School of Nursing, Karachi

Graduation
Institution
Year
Merit

St. Josephs College for Women, Karachi

1985-86
First Division

Institution
Year
Merit

St. Josephs College for Women, Karachi

1982
First Division

Intermediate

Matriculation
Institution:
Year
Merit

St. Josephs Convent School Karachi

1980
First Class Second Position (Humanities/Arts), Board of
Secondary Education, Karachi.

Primary Education

1.
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American School Bad Godesberg, Bonn, German

British Embassy Preparatory School, Bonn, Germany
Nicolaus Cusanus Gymnasium, Bonn, Germany

Certificates

1.

Certificate of Merit (General Group) 1980 Board of

Secondary Education, Karachi First Class 2nd Position
The University of Karachi Merit Certificate 1989
First Class First Position (M.A. English Literature).
The University of Karachi Merit Certificate 1990
First Class First Position (M.A. Linguistics)
Jane Townsend National Poetry Prize 1990
United States Cultural Centre, Karachi.

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Published articles
1.

Epic Character Evolution in Brechts Threepenny Opera Journal of Research

(Humanities) Department of English, University of the Punjab Lahore. Jan-July 2000
Vol. XXXIV No.2.

2.

The Colour Red in Nadine Gordimers Julys People Journal of English Studies,
Department of English, University of the Punjab Lahore Dec.2000 Vol.8.

3.

An Introduction to M. Athar Tahirs Collection of Poems Yielding Years National

Book Foundation, 2001, Lahore, London.

4.

Complexity of Fog Motif in ONeills Long Days Journey into Night, Journal of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Peshawar, March
2001, Vol. IX

5.

Macbeth in The Cherry Orchard, Journal of English Studies, Department of English,

University of the Punjab, December 2001 Vol. 9 No.1.

6.

Sea Imagery in Derek Walcotts The Sea at Dauphin Journal of Research

(Humanities) Department of English, University of the Punjab Lahore Jan. 2002, Vol.
XXXVI No.1.

7.

A comparative study of River Poems by Pakistani and Indian Poets (Alamgir Hashmi,
Taufiq Rafat, Daruwalla, Ramanujan), Journal of Research(Humanities), Department
of English Language and Literature, University of the Punjab, Lahore January 2003
Vol. XXXVII No.1.

8.

The Base of the Iceberg: Hemingways use of language in The Old Man and the
Sea. Journal of Research (Humanities), Department of English Language and
Literature, University of the Punjab July 2003 Volume XXXVIII No.2.

9.

Derek Walcotts Gaze, Journal of Research (Humanities) Department of English

Language and Literature, University of the Punjab Lahore Jan 2004 XXXIX No.1.

10.

The Painters Gaze: Derek Walcotts Poetic Canvas in the Journal of Research
(Humanities), Department of English Language and Literature, University of the
Punjab Lahore, July Vol. XL No.2 Dec. 2004.

11.

The formation of the I through the Eye in Derek Walcotts Poetry in the
Journal of Research (Humanities), Department of English Language and
Literature, University of the Punjab, Lahore, January Vol. XLI No.1,
December 2005.

12.

Artistic Adaptation: Ekphrasis in Pakistani Poetry in English. Printed in ALIF

Journal of Comparative Poetics No. 28, 2008. American University in Cairo,
Department of English and Comparative Literature, Egypt.

13.

Voices and Visions: Young Writers From Pakistan edited by Amra Raza
Oxford University Press, Karachi 2008.

14.

Dynamic Linguistic and Artistic Patterns in Jonsons THE ALCHEMIST in the

Journal of Research (Humanities), Department of English Language and
Literature, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Vol. XLII - XLV January 2006
January 2009.

15.

The Drama of Existence in R. K. Narayans The Guide by Dr. Amra Raza and
Zareena Saeed in The Vedic Path Vol.LXXXII (No. 1 & 2) January June
2009, quarterly English Journal Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
(India). Edited by Shrawan K.Sharma.

Teaching Experience
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Pakistan American Cultural Centre, Karachi (Childrens English Language

Programme)
The University of Karachi
The NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
The Allama Iqbal Open University, Lahore.
Conducting Workshops at Education Extension Centre (AIOU) Wahdat Road, Lahore
The Pak American Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore ( Teaching
Communication, English and Business Report Writing to BBA, BCS and MBA)
Conducted workshops on communication skills for AKIDA, for Coca Cola
International Limited Lahore
Teaching English Language as Lecturer at Department of Fine Arts, University of the
Punjab, Lahore (1993-97)
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore (1997 till
present).

M. Phil Thesis Supervised:

1. Madiha Inam Pal Thesis titled Re-working of the Genre of the Fable in Vikram Seths
Beastly Tales from Here and There Session 2004-2005
2. Shahzeb Khan Thesis titled The Symbiotic Relationship between the Self and the Other in
Derek Walcott Session 2004-2005
3. Nadia Anwar Thesis titled Reshaping of Tradition Through Storytelling in Ama Ata Aidoos
The Dilemma of a Ghost and Anowa Session 2005-2006
4. Amara Khan, Thesis titled Girish Karnads Remodelling of the Precept of Masks in

Hayavadana Session 2005-2006

Other experience
1.

Contribution of articles and poems to magazines

2.
Free lance Editing
3.
On Board of Editors of SPELT, (Society for Pakistani English Language Teachers
(1990-92)
4.
Co-authored Primary School Textbooks for English Language Syllabus (Ferozesons,
1999-2000) yet to be published.
5.
Convener of the Postgraduate English Language Teaching (ELT) Diploma and
Diploma in Linguistics, Department of English.
6.
Thesis supervisor for M.A. TEFL Allama Iqbal Open University, Lahore
7.
Participated in Poetry readings organized by Lahore Arts Forum and the British
Council.
8.
Developed and compiled material from representative indigenous writing for the
prescribed textbook for the B.A. syllabus published by the OUP.
9.
At present Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of the Punjab,
Lahore.
10.
Member, Board of Studies in English University of the Punjab, Lahore
11.
Member, Board of Studies in Spanish, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
12.
Member, Board of Faculty of Arts, University of the Punjab Lahore.

List of Seminars / Workshops / Conferences conducted at University / Department

Level Participated and presented papers at University/Department level.
1.

Participated in An Introduction to Postcolonial Literature, by Dr. Furrukh

Khan Lahore University of Management Sciences Department of English
Lahore October 1999

2.

Participated in A Tribute to Robert Frost Seminar Department of English

University of the Punjab Lahore 2000.

3.

Participated in A Tribute to Ted Hughes Department of English University

of the Punjab 2000.

Participated in seminar titled Research Paradigms and Methodology

Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab July 2000

5.

Conducted workshop titled Introduction to Modern Poetry, Lahore School of

Economics (LSE) July 23-25, 2003.

6.

Presented workshop Grooming and Oral Presentation Strategies at Iqra

University Lahore August 18-21, 2003.

7.

Participated in Seminar Approaching Poetry by Mrs. Shireen Rahim,

Department of English University of the Punjab March 8, 2004.

8.

Participated in Seminar titled Womens Contribution in Different Fields of

Life, Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
March 11, 2004.

9.

Conducted Seminar on How to Analyze Poetry on March 8, 2004, Punjab

University, Lahore.

10.

Conducted a Workshop on Research Skills and Using MLA style

documentation on May 6, 2004 Department of English, Punjab University,
Lahore.

11.

Attended a screening of: Film on Kashmir: by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy and Dr.

Zia Mian on September 18, 2004 at the English Department.

12.

Participated in Lecture on Winston Churchill: The Formative Years in India

by Mr. Edwards (British Council) Deptt of English, P.U. Lahore on October
5, 2004

13.

Attended a lecture by Dr. Micheal Medley on World Englishes on October

11th 2004 at the English Department.

14.

Participated in discussion with India Theatre groups visit to Department of

English Language & Literature, Punjab University, Lahore on December 11,
2004.

15.

Participated in discussion following Anand Parwardhans screening of

documentary on Anti Nuclear weapons film War and Peace, at the English
Department, on December 16, 2004

16.

Attended a lecture on Girish Karnad and the Indian Theatre Scene by Dr.
Anna Souvorovna in the English Department on November 30, 2004.

17.

Conducted Student presentation and enactments on Chinua Achebes Things

Fall Apart December 2004.

18.

Attended Seminar on the South Asian Experience in the Field of Theatre by

Anna Souvorovna, Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore.

19.

Attended a seminar by Sara Suleri (Yale University) on Post Colonial

Literature in the Department of English, Punjab University, January 2005

20.

Participated in a discussion with Dr. Klaus Steltman on Teaching Education

and Student Teacher Evaluation, Department of English Language and
Literature, Punjab University Lahore. February 24, 2005.

21.

Attended student seminar Ideology: Construction of The Subject, Department

of English, Punjab University, March 2005.

22.

Participated in discussion with Post Doctoral Scholar Amina Jamal from

U.S.A. working on paper titled Women and How They Construct Themselves
as a political subject. March 2, 2005.

23.

Participated in Womens Day Function held in Department of Psychology,

Punjab University, Lahore. March 9, 2005.

24.

Conducted workshop on Research and M.L.A. Documentation for students of

English in the Department. March 28, 2005.

25.

Participated in Health Mela Health Centre Programme at the University of

the Punjab (session on Anaemia and Diabetes) March 30, 2005.

26.

Participated in Seminar, Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy, Physics and the Origin of

Matter, Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore. 24th April 2006.

27.

Attended Play Alfo Paerni di Var by Syed Najam Hosain staged by Lok
Rahas in Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore. May 5, 2005

28.

Attended/Participated HEC Course on Research Methodology 30 credit Hours

held at HEC Regional Centre Gulberg II, Lahore. June 13th 17th 2005.

29.

Attended a meeting with 3 Indian Professors from Guru Nanak Dev.

University (Amritsar. Dr. Gurnam Singh & Dr. Sharma) Department of
English, Punjab University, Lahore. September 23, 2005.

30.

Attended HEC Training Workshop on Content Specialized ISI Web of

Knowledge, Scopus Elin, Main Library, Punjab University, Lahore December
29 2005

31.

Attended MLIM HEC Workshop on Modern Languages and Information

Management at Main Library, Punjab University, Lahore January 2006.

32.

Chief Judge at Inter Departmental English Debates hosted by Institute of

Communication Studies, Punjab University, Lahore, April 25, 2006.

33.

Attended Book launching Back to the Pavilion by Lt. Gen. (Retd) M. Attiqur
Rahman, May 24, 2006.

34.

Participated in Seminar with Pakistani Poet Writing in English Zulfiqar

Ghose, Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore, August 11, 2006.

35.

Participated in Theatre Workshop in Collaboration with Oxford University

Press conducted by Girish Karnad, Department of English, Punjab University,
Lahore. January 24-25, 2007.

36.

Attended Lecture by Dr. Anil Sethi, A Momentous Marker: Partition on Both

Sides, Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore. October 11, 2007.

37.

Attended Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture, (Department of English, Punjab

University, Lahore) Keynote Speaker David Barsamian. December 10, 2007

38.

Hosted Seminar on Iqbal to celebrate Iqbal Day in the Department of English,

Punjab University, Lahore, November 9th, 2008.

39.

Participated in Seminar by Zulfiqar Ghose on his works Rajasthan Texas,

and Becketts Company hosted by the Department of English, Punjab
University, Lahore on 18th November, 2008.

40.

Participated in Creative Writing Workshop conducted by Zulfiqar Ghose on

19th November, 2009. Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore.

41.

Participated in Seminar conducted by Suhayl Sadi on his book Psycho Rag.

Department of English, Punjab University. October ,2008.

42.

Participated in Seminar conducted by Kamila Shamsi to introduce her work

Burnt Shadows at Department of English, Punjab University, Lahore.
November, 2008.

43.

Hosted a Readings Programme on South Asian Literature in connection with

the celebrations of 125 years of Punjab University at the Department of
English, Punjab University, Lahore (Chief Guest was Dr. Najma Najam,
Director Linkages and MoU, Punjab University, Lahore).November ,2008.
Participated in A Tribute to Hima Raza , at Department of English, Punjab
University, Lahore. October ,2008.

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45.

Participated in Salman Rashids Seminar on Travel Writing at Department of

English, Punjab University, Lahore. December,2008.

46.

Jury for Debate in the Institute of Communication Studies, Punjab University,

Lahore.21April ,2009.

47.

Judge at the Ewing Poetry Writing and Recitation Competeion at Forman

Christian College, Lahore. April 22, 2009.

Seminar / Workshop / Conference attended and presented papers at International /

National Level.
1.

International. Participated in 5-day International workshop on Exploring

Subaltern Comparative Landscapes: Possibilities and Challenges (Lahore
University of Management Sciences (LUMS), on April 8, 2004.

2.

International. Panelist in DVC Conference with Jay Parini on the Poetics of

American Literature Moving Away from National Consciousness: American
Consulate, on September 14, 2004.

3.

International. Represented the Department of English, Punjab University,

Lahore at St. Andrews University, Scotland for negotiation of MoU and
Research Collaboration, May 7-8, 2008

4.

National. Participated in a Lecture on Partition Narratives: Prof. Mushirul

Hasan and Zoya Hasan Quaid-e-Azam Library on September 3, 2004
(Professor Mushirul Hasan, Zoya Hasan: Partition Narratives Indian Politics:
Present and Road Ahead.)

5.

National .Attended International Calligraphic Conference Allama Hall III

Lahore Arts Council, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam October 2. 2004.

6.

National. March 1, 2005 conducted National workshop on Discrepancy

between English Sound and Spelling for English Language Teachers at
Allama Iqbal Open University, Regional Campus, Raza Block, Lahore.

7.

National. March 8, 2005. Participated in recorded audio discussion with

Naila Saleem (Swedish Radio representative) on Pakistan: Literature in
English and its Present Status. Department of English Language and
Literature, Punjab University, Lahore

8.

International. Attended Conference on History and Civilization of the

Muslim World, Department of History and Pakistan Study Centre, Punjab
University, Lahore, February 27, 2006.

9.

National. Attended launch of book Haji Sir Asdullah Haroon: A Biography,

by Doulat Haroon Hidayatullah, March 10, 2006.

10.

National.Attended Literary Evening with Governor of Punjab Lt. Gen. (Retd.)

Khalid Maqbool at Governor House Darbar Hall, May 25, 2005.

11.

National.Conducted Workshop in Introducing Resource Material to English

Language Teachers of Degree Classes in collaboration with OUP Pakistan,
Session: Teaching Letter Writing Skills to Degree Classes, Department of
English, Punjab University, Lahore, June 7, 2006.

12.

National.Master Trainer for National Creative Writing Workshop hosted by

The Beinrich Boll Foundation, Hotel Sunfort, Lahore November 19-24, 2007.

13.

International. Represented the Department of English, University of Punjab

in Scotland in order to negotiate collaboration and MOU with St. Andrews
University, Scotland. May 2008