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MANJIMA DASGUPTA

@manjimadasgupta

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Researcher and educator specializing in Bengali literature, modernism, and marginalized literary voices.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine literary research and teaching with community engagement—opportunities to publish, lead programs, and mentor students in inclusive, scholarly environments.

I am a dedicated researcher and educator in Bengali literature with an M.Phil. focused on poetry related to the Tebhaga Movement, the Naxalite movement, and the 1959 Food Movement in Bengal.

I have worked as a Programme Officer, trainer, and language instructor, bringing classroom instruction and community program experience to literary research and public engagement.

My publications and critiques examine war-related poetry, post-war psychology, marginalized voices, suicide in Bengali literature, and modern/postmodern literary currents.

I combine scholarly analysis with outreach—presenting at seminars, mentoring learners, and earning awards for academic performance and creative writing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Programme Officer

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Aparajeeta Association of Women for Human

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Coordinate and implement women-focused programs, manage stakeholder engagement, and support community outreach to advance human rights and women’s empowerment since appointment.

Program Coordination Community Outreach Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Facilitation Monitoring & Evaluation Report Writing

Trainer

Head Held High Foundation

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Delivered training programs and capacity-building sessions from November 2023 to March 2024 to support skill development and empowerment initiatives for beneficiaries.

Training Delivery Curriculum Design Public Speaking Facilitation Lesson planning Capacity Building

Language Instructor

American Institute of Indian Studies

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Taught language courses at the Kolkata centre May–September 2023, developed lesson plans, and assessed learner progress to improve proficiency and cultural understanding.

Language Instruction Curriculum Development Lesson planning Assessments Classroom Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jadavpur University

Master of Philosophy, Bengali

2021 - 2023

Completed an M.Phil. in the Department of Bengali with research on Bengali poetry related to Tebhaga, the Naxalite movement, and the 1959 Food Movement in Bengal.