S3 E4: An interview with Dr. Devina Krishna

In today’s episode, we have a special guest: Dr. Devina Krishna, Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Patna Women's College, India, and a reputed scholar in linguistics.

In this riveting conversation, Dr. Krishna provides us with deep insights into the realm of language preservation and the criticality of communicating effectively. As an introvert, she provides her unique perspective as both student and teacher. She stresses the need for creating an inclusive classroom environment that caters to the needs of both introverts and extroverts.

Dr. Krishna's fervor for language preservation is inspiring as she highlights the integral role language plays in preserving cultural identities. In her daily life, she actively participates in discussions on language attrition and the crucial steps required for effective language preservation, particularly by championing one's native language.

Beyond academic discourse, Dr. Devina shares practical advice on how to navigate the teaching process for students of varying dispositions, utilizing digital tools for efficient learning, and promoting group discussions as a way of boosting interaction.

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Resource mentioned in the episode:

• Email Dr. Devina
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Papers by Dr. Devina:

• Importance of Language Laboratory in Developing Language Skills
• Syllable Structure and Word Stress in Dogri
• The Place and Significance of English in Business Communication in India
• Decoding C's in Effective Communication

Related Resources:

• "How to Save a Dying Language" on the What in the World podcast
• Dr. Devina's talk on a Linguist Investigation of Lexical Tones in Dogri