Ram Lal Anand College (University of Delhi)

Educational Qualifications

S.No.	Qualification	University / Institution	Year
1	Ph.D	University of Delhi	2002
2	MPhil	University of Delhi	1996
3	MA	University of Delhi	1994
4	BA	University of Delhi	1989

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

• Role of Songs in Prasad's Dramatic Structure — Doctoral and ongoing research exploring how Natya Geet (dramatic songs) function as structural and emotive devices in the plays of Jaishankar Prasad, one of Hindi literature's foremost dramatists.

• Natak and Rangmanch — Scholarly investigation into the relationship between the written dramatic text and its theatrical realization on stage, with emphasis on Hindi theatre traditions.

• Kavya Shashtra (Hindi Poetics) — Research and teaching in the classical theory of Hindi poetics, including aesthetic analysis of lyrical forms embedded in dramatic works.

• Comparative Literary Studies — Analysis of Hindi prose and narrative forms, including short fiction (Kahani) and essays (Nibandh), situating them within broader literary traditions.

Administrative Assignments

• Actively participated in college administrative and academic committees at Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, contributing to institutional development and academic governance.

Area Of Interests/Specialization

• Natak (Drama)

• Rangmanch (Theatre)

• Natya Geet (Dramatic Songs)

• Hindi Prose & Poetry

• Kavya Shashtra

Subjects Taught

• Hindi Kahani (Hindi Short Story)

• Hindi Nibandh evam Anya Gadya Vidhayen (Hindi Essay and Other Prose Forms)

• Kavya Shashtra (Theory of Hindi Poetics)

• Natak evam Rangmanch (Drama and Theatre)

• Natya Geet (Dramatic Song-lyrics)

• Hindi Gadya Sahitya (Hindi Prose Literature)

Research Guidance

• Actively engaged in mentoring research scholars in Hindi literature with a focus on drama, theatre studies, and literary criticism at the University of Delhi.

• Guides students through the interdisciplinary intersection of performance studies, literary theory, and Hindi poetics (Kavya Shashtra).

Books Authored/ Edited

• Prasad ki Natya Sanrachna me Naatyageeton ki Bhumika — A scholarly work examining the structural role of song-lyrics in Jaishankar Prasad's dramatic compositions. ISBN: 81-8599-43-0

• Prasad ke Natakon ki Sanrachna me Geeton ki Bhumika — Research article exploring how lyrical elements shape the overall architecture of Prasad's plays, published in an edited anthology.

• Contributed chapter in Hindi Naatak Nayi Parakh (Editor: Ramesh Gautam) — A critical anthology offering fresh perspectives on Hindi drama. ISBN: 978-81-85999-99-9

Conference Oraganization /Presentations

• Kaal Kapaal Mahakaal banam Darshak aur Bazaar

• Uttar Sanrachna Vaad ki Drishti se Madhushaala

• Kinnar

• Stri-Purush Sambandh: Manas aur Sambhavnaayen

• Strivaad

• Sant Kaavya Parampara

• Tapori Talk

Awards and Distinctions

• Recognized for academic excellence and scholarly contributions in the field of Hindi drama and theatre studies through consistent publication and conference participation.

Association with Professional Bodies

• Member of academic and literary bodies engaged with the promotion and study of Hindi language, literature, and theatre within the University of Delhi ecosystem.

• Collaborates with scholars and practitioners in the area of Rangmanch (theatre) to bridge academic research and live performance practice.

Faculty

Dr. Archana Gaur