Shuvam Dutta
PhD Research Scholar, IIT Kharagpur | Case and Case Marking | Linguistic Typology | Language Families of India
- Role
- Teaching Assistant at NPTEL
- Location
- Kharagpur, WB, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shuvam Dutta
Hello! I’m Shuvam Dutta, a dedicated linguist specializing in Linguistic Typology, with a strong focus on the languages of West Bengal, India. West Bengal is a linguistically rich region where over 250 languages from Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman, and Austroasiatic families coexist. This unique environment offers fascinating opportunities to study language contact phenomena, structural convergence, and the development of linguistic features across diverse communities.As a native of West Bengal, I have a deep personal connection to the languages I study. This connection drives my passion for understanding and documenting these languages, contributing to academic research while also preserving the linguistic heritage of the region. Through my work, I strive to explore how language interactions shape linguistic structures and what they reveal about the social and historical dynamics of the region.I am always enthusiastic about collaborating with fellow linguists, researchers, and language enthusiasts who are interested in language typology, sociolinguistics, and language preservation.Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy exploring my hobbies, which include learning German and playing the Mohan Veena. As a beginner, I find both activities incredibly rewarding. Learning German challenges me intellectually and opens a window to a new culture, while playing the Mohan Veena, with its serene and soulful melodies, brings me a sense of calm and relaxation. Together, these hobbies add balance to my life, offering both mental stimulation and emotional tranquility.Feel free to connect!
Experience
Teaching Assistant
May 2025 — Present
Course: Introduction to Languages and Linguistics (Rerunning)Instructed by: Dr. Dripta Piplai and Dr. Bornini Lahiri Duration: 12 WeeksShort Job Description: Creating questions for weekly assignments and final exams, answering questions asked by students on the NPTEL Course Portal throughout the course.
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Linguistics
University of Calcutta
Master of Arts - MA, Bengali Language and Literature
Jadavpur University
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Linguistics
Jadavpur University
Master of Arts - MA, Linguistics
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Bengali Language and Literature
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