ADABALA APPARAO
Qualifications 1) M.A. in Telugu Language & Literature
in September 2008 from the
Ph.D. Topic: : Problems of Translating Publicity Material from English to Telugu: An Analysis
Ph.D. work in the area of media. The thesis broadly focuses on
The analysis of structural and semantic aspects of
English-Telugu translated ads. The study is concerned
with the problems encountered in translating various
commercial ads and government notifications with
reference to their acceptability by the target readership
in the Modern Telugu context.
Languages Known : (Read, write & Speak) Telugu, English & Hindi
(Read & Write) Sanskrit, Kannada & Chinese
Research Experience : Worked in different projects undertaken by CALTS
1. 1995-1999 : Integrated Project for the Development
of Anusaraka (Machine Translation) System
2. 2002-2007: Participated in the Special Assistance
Programme (SAP) on Language Technology
Telugu-Hindi-Telugu Machine Translation
(a) Creative Writing : Published 12 short stories in Telugu in various leading
monthly and weekly magazines
(b) Academic Publications: Published 2 research papers in refereed journals apart
from attending more than a dozen seminars/workshops
(List of publications and seminars is enclosed)
Computer skills : Able to work on the systems of MS Office, Linux,
I-Leap etc.
Other qualifications : Completed a 6 months course on Film/TV Dubbing
and Voice rendition from Swaradarshini Institute of
Film Dubbing and Acting, Chikkadapally, Hyd. (1995).
Work interests : Electronic and Print Media, Advertising, Public
Relations, Translation, Content Writing, Teaching,
Editorial and Voice over jobs
Age : 42 years
Birth place : Vallurupalli, Pentapadu (M), West Godavari Dist. (A.P.)
Parents : Father’s Name - GANGANNA
Mother’s Name - SURAMMA
Address for communication : A. APPA RAO
Centre for Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies,
Gachibowli,
Phone Nos. 23133650 (Off), 32515369 (R)
Cell: 9490218696
e-mail: apparao_adabala@yahoo.com
Date: 21-11-2009 (ADABALA APPA RAO)
Annexure – 1:
Educational Qualifications:
| Examination/ Degree | Subject | University/Board | Year of Award | % | Division |
| S.S.C. | Telugu,Hindi, English, Maths, G.Science & Social Studies | Board of Secondary Edn. Andhra Pradesh | March, 1982 | 64% | I |
| Intermediate | Telugu, English, Commerce, Civics & Economics | Board of Intermediate Edn. Andhra Pradesh | March, 1984 | 51.7% | II |
| B.Com | Telugu, English, Economics, Business Organization, Statistics, Accountancy, Income Tax, Commercial Geography etc. | | May, 1987 | 57.2 | II |
| M.A. (Telugu Language & Literature) | 1. Classical Literature & Texts and Evolution to 1800 A.D. 2. Telugu Vyakaranam & Evolution of Telugu Language 3. Literary Criticism & Alankaras 4. Functional Telugu 5. Modern Literary Texts & Evolution of Modern Telugu Literature 6. Folk Literary Texts and Critical Evolution of Folk Literature 7. Sanskrit Texts & Grammar 8. Non-fiction Prose Forms
| | Dec. 1996 | 60.60 | I |
| Ph.D. Translation Studies | Topic: Problems of Translating Publicity Material from English to Telugu: An Analysis | | Sept. 2008 | -- | -- |
| Certificate in Sanskrit | Sanskrit Slokas & Language | Samskruta Bhasha Prachara samiti, | May, 1981 | -- | Distinction |
| Diploma in Sanskrit | Sanskrit Slokas, Sanskrit Grammar | Samskruta Bhasha Prachara samiti, | Nov. 1981 | -- | Distinction |
| Certificate in Chinese | Chinese Script & Tones | | Nov. 1993 | 164/200 = 82% | Distinction |
| Diploma in Chinese | Chinese Script, Tones & Grammar | | April, 1994 | 253/300 = 84.33 | Distinction |
Annexure – II:
Publications & Seminars
(a) Research Publications:
1. ‘A Decade of Research in Translation Studies: An Overview of M.Phil. and Ph.D. dissertations in four universities at
2. ‘Nimma Hesareenu’, translation of a Telugu story ‘Miipeereemiti ‘written by Gurajada Appa Rao into Kannada, Jointly with Dr. S. Padikkal. In Ed. K.S. Sharma Krantikaari Janaandoolana, Vol. 1 Issue I May, 2003. pp 99-112.
(b) Literary Publications:
1. ‘vastavadarpanam’, a review on a novel ‘skaalar’ published in chatura, (an Eenaadu
group of publications) November 1997.
2. ‘Swargarohanam’, a short story published in ‘Swati’ monthly magazine, January, 1998.
3. ‘Nannemaina anandi’, a short story published in ‘Swati’ monthly magazine, May,1998.
4. ‘Naijam’ a short story published in ‘Andhra Bhoomi’ weekly, November 1998.
5. ‘Cheekati’, a short story published in ‘Andhra Jyoti’ Weekly, January 1999.
6. ‘Sivik sense’ a short story published in ‘Andhra Bhoomi’ weekly, March 1999.
7. ‘Laajik’, a short story published in Andhra Bhoomi, weekly, May, 1999.
8. ‘Mahankali Navvindi’ a short story published in ‘Swati’ weekly, June, 1999.
9. ‘Laukyam’ a short story published in Andhra Bhoomi weekly, June 2000.
10. ‘Vela vishesham’ a short story published in Andhra Bhoomi monthly magazine,
April, 2001.
11. ‘Pellam urikellali’ a short story published in Andhra Bhoomi, monthly magazine,
December, 2005.
12. ‘Chinna giita – Pedda giita’ a short story published in Andhra Bhoomi, weekly
magazine, dt. 15-10-2009.
Papers presented in seminar/Conferences/workshops
- ‘Problems of Translating Publicity material from English to Telugu: The case of collocations’ a paper presented in the 1st National Seminar of Telugu Linguists Forum (TeLF) held on 6 – 7 November, 2007 at Centre for Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies,
- ‘Paaribhaashika padakosam – oka pariseelana’ (Charitra, Rajaneeti sastram, paura sastram, prabhutva paalanaa sastrala pradhanamsamga), a paper presented at the National Seminar on ‘nighantu nirmanamu: paddhatulu, upakaranaalu’ (Building a Lexicon : Tools & Techniques)’ organized by the Department of Telugu University of Hyderabad,
- ‘‘Vriddhasaahityam’ – Literature of the aged – An Emerging genre in Telugu short story’, a paper presented in the Ninth CLAI Biennial International Conference held from 28 – 30 January, 2009 organized by Centre for Comparative Literature,
Seminars/Conferences/Workshops attended
2001:
- ‘Research Scholars Workshop on Translation’, organized by CALTS,
2003:
- Seminar on ‘Applications of Language Technology in Indian Languages’ held from 6 – 8 March, 2003 under SAP-DRS Programme at Centre for Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies, University of Hyderabad.
- Three day National Seminar on ‘Language Technology Tools: Implementation of Telugu’ from 8 -10 October, 2003 under SAP-DRS, organized by Centre for Applied Linguistics & Translation Studies, University of
2006:
- National Symposium on ‘Telugu bhashabhivriddhi: sameeksha suuchanalu’ organized by Telugu Linguists’ Forum (TeLF) on 16-7-2006.
- National Conference on ‘Telugulo vidya bodhana ninna, neduu, repuu’ organized by TeLF during 3-9-2006 at SCIL,
- Three day Seminar on ‘Language, Literature, Translation & Pedagogy’
in honour of Prof. Sudhakar Marathe, Department of English,
of
2007:
7. National Workshop on `Educational Discourse’ jointly organized by CALTS,
CDE-University of Hyderabad & Research Network on Education,
- National Seminar on ‘Telugu Vyakaranaalu: punassameeksha’ organized by Department of Telugu held on 17-18 October ,2007.
- Two day International Seminar on “How (Not) to Review Translated Texts”,
organized by the Dept. of English,
2008:
10. National Workshop on ‘nighantu nirmanamu: paddhatulu upakaranaalu’,
(Building a Lexicon : Tools & Techniques)’ organized by the Department of
Telugu University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad on 15- 16 March, 2008.
- 6 Day National Workshop on ‘Manuscriptology and Paleography’ organized by the Department of Sanskrit Studies, University of
- One Day colloquium on Classical Language Status to Telugu organized by School of Humanities and CALTS, University of Hyderabad, on 5-12-2008.
2009:
- International Colloquium in Cognitive Science, organized by CALTS, Centre for Cognitive Sciences, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, from 3 – 4 March, 2009.
- National Seminar on “Teaching of Foreign Languages in
Membership:
Member of Telugu Linguists Forum (TeLF)
