Dr. Ashma Shamail POSITION: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Personal Data

Nationality |INDIAN

Date of Birth |23/07/1978

Department |Department of English Language & Literature

Official UoD Email |asshaik@iau.edu.sa

Office Phone No. |013-3463640 Ext -347, CISCO – 38660

Language Proficiency

Language Read Write Speak

Arabic Good - -

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Others –Hindi Excellent Excellent Excellent

Urdu Excellent Excellent Excellent

Telugu Excellent Excellent Excellent

Academic Qualifications (Beginning with the most recent)

Date Academic Degree Place of Issue Address

2009

Ph. D

Andhra University

Waltair Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, INDIA

2003

Master of Philosophy (M. Phil)

Acharya Nagarjuna University

NH16, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522510, INDIA

2000

Master of Arts (M.A)

Andhra University

Waltair Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, INDIA

PhD, Master or Fellowship Research Title: (Academic Honors or Distinctions)

PhD

“Journey Into the Past: Re-Locating Home and Community in the works of Paule Marshall.”

Master Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Academic Distinctions: Secured the University Gold Medal for obtaining the First Rank in Masters degree of Arts among all the colleges of Andhra University for the year 2000. Academic Distinctions: Andhra University - 2000 (i) Dr. K. Godavari Sarma Memorial Prize (ii) Prof. Nyayapati Krishna Rao Shastipoorti Prize (iii) Mantripragada NagendraSayi prize (iv) Smt. Gode Subhadramma Prize (v) Peri Parvathi Narasimham Endowment Prize (vi) Prof. Mukkavalli Suryanarayana Memorial Prize Academic Distinctions: Acharya Nagarjuna University - March 2003. Awarded the University Gold Medal for the Best dissertation for the Master of Philosophy degree

Fellowship -

Professional Record: (Beginning with the most recent)

Job Rank Place and Address of Work Date

Assistant Professor

Dept. of English, College of Education, Jubail.

Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Eastern Province.

2835 King Faisal Rd, As Saif, Dammam 34212, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

11 Oct 2013 till date

Assistant Professor

Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts &Science for Girls, Al-Darb.

Jazan University, Jizan Province.

P. O Box 114, Jazan, 45142, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2010-2012

Assistant Professor

Dept. of English, Pydah College for Post-Graduate Studies.

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

2003

Administrative Positions Held: (Beginning with the most recent)

Administrative Position Office Date

- - -

Scientific Achievements

Published Refereed Scientific Researches (In Chronological Order Beginning with the Most Recent)

# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication

1

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Book Chapter)

“Forging Voice Against Patriarchal Power and Domestic Violence: Tehmina Durrani’s My Feudal Lord.”

Asian Literature in English: Identity and Survival Ed. By Shubha Mishra & Urmila Dabir. New Delhi, Prestige Books, 2017, P. 90-106 (ISBN: 978-93-82186-91-5)

2

Dr.Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Ritual Perpetuator: Locating the Trickster Figure in Paule Marshall’s Praisesong for the Widow.”

The Critical Endeavour Vol.XXII, January 2016, The Researchers’ Association, Odisha, p.164-180 (ISBN 0976-0199).

3

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Orality and the Re-enactment of Memory: History, Ritual, and African-Caribbean Resistance in The Chosen Place, the Timeless People.”

International Journal of Humanities and Management Sciences IJHMS Vol 3 Issue 6 (2015) ISSN 2320-4036 (Printed Version) ISSN 2320-4044 (Online Version), p.435-438.

4

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Border Crossings, Reflections on the African-Caribbean Diaspora: (Im)migrant Women Writers.”

Cenacle Vol:1, no:5, Jan-December 2015, p. 39-54 (ISSN 2231-0592).

5

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“The Nexus of Language and Culture in Foreign Language Education.”

TESOL Arabia Perspectives Vol 23, no:1, February 2015, p.18-23.http://issuu.com/tesolarabia-perspectives/docs/feb2015-perspectives

6

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Book Chapter)

“Carnival as a Rite of Liberation in Paule Marshall’s The Chosen Place, The Timeless People.”

De-territorialising Diversities: Literatures of the Indigenous and Marginalised. Vol II (Authors Press: New Delhi, 2014), p.105-122. ISSN 978-81-7273-926-3.

7

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Diaspora and Memory in Some African American Narratives”

IAJER (Indo-African Journal of Educational Research) July 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3, p.1-5 (ISSN 2308-2100) http://iajer.rstpublishers.com

8

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Narrating Partition in Pakistani Short Stories”

Cenacle Jan-Dec 2014, Vol: 1, no: 4, p.73-87 (ISSN 2231-0592).

9

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Re-discovering Home Spaces and Identity in African Caribbean Women’s Literature.”

IJELLS (International Journal of English Literature and Language Skills) April 2013, Vol 2, Issue: 1, P. 68-74 (ISSN 2278-0742). www.ijells.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/April-2013-final.pdf

10

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Journal Article)

“Patriarchy, Women, and Politics: A Reading of TehminaDurrani’sMy Feudal Lord.”

The Critical EndeavourVol.XIX, January 2013, The Researchers’ Association Odisha, p.261-275 (ISBN 0976-0199).

11

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Book Chapter)

“Patriarchy and the Silenced Voices in Lakshmi Persaud’sRaise the Lanterns High.”

New Ruminations in Indian English LiteratureVol 1. Ed. by M.F.Patel. Jaipur, Sunrise Publishers, 2009, p. 56-70 (ISBN 978-93-80207-06-3).

12

Dr. Ashma Shamail (Book Chapter)

Diverse Cultural Icons and Codes in Paule Marshall’s Praisesong for the Widow.”

Writers of the Caribbean Diaspora: Shifting homelands, Travelling Identities. Ed. by Jasbir Jain & SupriyaAgarwal. New Delhi, Sterling Publishers, 2008, p. 175-190 (ISBN 978-81-207-3610-8)

Refereed Scientific Research Papers Accepted for Publication

# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Journal Acceptance Date

1

Dr.Ashma Shamail

“(Re)Dressing the Cultural Wounds: Memory, Healing, and Survival in Praisesong for the Widow.”

Dialog

2017

Scientific Research Papers Presented to Refereed Specialized Scientific Conferences

# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Conference and Publication Date

1 Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Ritualistic Carnival: Orality, Remembrance and African Caribbean Resistance in The Chosen Place, the Timeless People.”

Interrogating Cultural Translation: Literature and Fine Arts in Translation. First International Conference of Caesurae Collective and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore, 21-23 August, 2017.

2

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Stories from the Sea Islands of South Carolina: History, Cultural Survival, and Identity in Praisesong for the Widow.”

17th Triennial Conference of the Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies (ACLALS 17 - Stellenbosch 2016), Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa, 10-15 July 2016.

3

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Orality and the Re-enactment of Memory: History, Ritual, and African-Caribbean Resistance in The Chosen Place, the Timeless People.”

International Conference on English Literature and Humanities (ELH-2016) by Emirates Research Publishing. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-8 Jan, 2016. Published in IJHMS Dec 2015.

4

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Immigrants’ New Old World: Cultural Representation in Paule Marshall’s Brown Girl, Brownstones.”

International Conference on English Language & Literature: Readings and Reflections. Gitam University, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India, 7-8 August 2015.To be Published in The Caribbean Writer

5

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Remembering the Black Cultural Past: Ritual, memory, and Identity.”

International Conference on De-territorializing Diversities: Cultures, Literatures & Languages of the Indigenous. University of Delhi, New

Delhi, India, 6-7 February, 2013. Published in 2014.

6

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Mapping the Sea Island’s Culture in African American Artists.”

International Conference on Unveiling a Secret Agreement: Revisiting the Contours of English Studies.EFL University, Hyderabad, India, 19-21 Nov, 2012.

7

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Journey of Self-Discovery: A Reading of TehminaDurrani’s Fiction.”

National Seminar on SAARC Literatures in English. The Researchers’ Association ,Odisha, India, 23 September 2012. Published in Jan 2013.

8

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Locating the Voices of Silence in Lakshmi Persaud’s Raise the Lanterns High.”

National Seminar on Between Spaces of Silence and Violence: Re-critiquing Women’s Writing in English. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, Nov 25-26, 2008. Published in 2009.

9

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Diverse Cultural Icons and Codes in Paule Marshall’s Praisesong for the Widow.”

7th International Conference of the Forum on Contemporary Theory, Baroda. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, 13-16 Dec, 2004. Published in 2008.

10

Dr. Ashma Shamail

“Patriarchy and Muffled Voice: A study of Paule Marshall’s Daughters.”

UGC National Seminar on Perspectives on Commonwealth Literature. Osmania University, Secunderabad, India, 20-21 Feb, 2004.

Completed Research Projects

# Name of Investigator(s) (Supported by)

Research Title Report Date

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Current Researches

# Research Title Name of Investigator(s)

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Contribution to Scientific Conferences and Symposia

# Conference Title Place and Date of the Conference Extent of Contribution

1

How to Benefit from ERIC (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 29 March 2017

Participation

2 Researcher Digital Identification for Using ORCID & RESEARCHER ID (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 15 March 2017

Participation

3 Researcher’s Connections (Workshop)

Deanship of Library Affairs, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 19 February 2017

Participation

4 Blended Learning Q Skills Online (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 4 January 2017

Participation

5 Changing the Way you Teach: Improving the Way Students Learn & Never Work Harder Than your Students & Other Principles of Great Teaching (Workshop)

Lincoln Community College, Saihat, K.S.A., 16 December 2016.

Participation

6 How to benefit UOD libraries Info resources using “Web of Science” (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 6 December 2016.

Participation

7 How to Get Published in ESL/EFL/ELT (Workshop)

Lincoln Community College, Saihat, K.S.A., 25 November 2016.

Participation

8

Gendered Images Representation in Middle Eastern Edition EFL Textbooks (Workshop)

Dammam, K.S.A., 1April, 2016

Participation

9

English in Saudi Arabia:

New Trends and New Hopes in the Google Age (Workshop)

Dammam, K.S.A., 13Feb, 2016 Participation

10

Questioning Strategies and Leading Discussions in the Classroom (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 28 Jan, 2016

Participation

11

Classroom Management(Workshop)

Dammam, K.S.A., 6 November, 2015.

Participation

12

Using Action Research In Assessment (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 4 November, 2015.

Participation

13

Mastering Literary Skills (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, 24-27 Aug, 2015

Resource Person

14

ESP: English for Saudi Purposes (Workshop)

Dammam, K.S.A, 6 February, 2015

Participation

15

6th Annual Mini-Conference - KSAALT

Al Khobar, K.S.A, 13 December, 2014.

Participation

16

The Challenge of 21st Century Skills (Workshop)

Al Khobar, K.S.A., 12 April, 2014

Participation

17

The Creative Education Conference 2014 by The Arabian Reading Association Eastern Province

Dhahran, K.S.A., 5 April, 2014.

Participation

18

The Essentials of Teaching Reading (Workshop)

Al Khobar, K.S.A., 7 March, 2014

Participation

19

Teaching self-study (Workshop)

Girls College of Education, Jubail, K.S.A., 6 February, 2014

Participation

20

Classroom Dynamics (Workshop )

Al Khobar, K.S.A., 7 February, 2014.

Participation

21

5th Annual Mini-Conference by KSAALT

Dammam, K.S.A., 7December 2013.

Participation

Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies and Organizations

• Life Member of IACLALS (the Indian Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies – 2012- L233). WEBSITES

• Member of KSAALT (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers)

• Member of The Arabian Reading Association Eastern Province Reading Council (Saudi Reading Society).

• Member of The Researchers’ Association, Odisha.

• Member of Arab Society of English Language Studies.

• Member of Caesurae: Poetics of Cultural Translation

Teaching Activities

Undergraduate

# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution (no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)

1

Introduction to Modern English Literature

ENGL 415N

2 hrs/week

2

Introduction to American Literature

ENGL 416N

2 hrs/week

3

Romantic Poetry

ENGL 325N

2 hrs/week

4

Victorian Novel

ENGL 316N

2 hrs/week

5

English Literature of 17th, & 18th Centuries

ENGL 226N

2 hrs/week

6

Introduction to Literature

ENGL 241NR

2 hrs/week

7

Writing 2

ENGL 312NR

2 hrs, 1 tutorial

8 Writing 1 ENGL 213 2 hrs, 1 tutorial

9

Listening & Speaking

ENGL211

2 hrs, 1 tutorial

10

General English

GE 101N

2 hrs, 1 tutorial

Brief Description of Undergraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description)

Description: Introduction to Modern English Literature- ENGL 415N The course provides in depth study of genres and individual authors of twentieth and twenty-first century Modern English literature. This course has been taught with focus on varied approaches (theoretical and practical) to literary study. A broad spectrum of modern, postmodern and post-colonial theories and techniques is discussed. The major luminaries and their prominent works in poetry, Drama, Novel and short stories relating to the schools and techniques studied in the literary background are taught in a detailed manner. Two novels, two short stories, three poems, and one drama by the following writers are studied: T. S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence, Dylan Thomas, Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, W.S. Maugham, Muriel Spark and John Osborne. Introduction to American Literature - ENGL 416N This is an elective course. It offers an introductory survey concentrating on major writers, works, trends and genres. The course examines the major literary movements – Enlightenment or The Age of Reason, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, Post – Modernism. The course presents a selection of literary texts written by the outstanding literary figures of American Literature. It analyzes the techniques used by the major authors/poets, thereby providing opportunities for progression to further study in the area of literary studies. One novel, one drama, a selection of poems and short fiction by the following writers are studied: Miller, Hawthorne, Melville, Dickinson, Whitman, Twain, Frost, O’ Neill, and Hemingway. Romantic Poetry ENGL 325N The course starts with an introduction to the romantic poetry of the Nineteenth century from theoretical, aesthetic, and historical perspectives. Critical approaches to poetry and poetic techniques are detailed. Poems are evaluated through a comprehensive understanding of the Romantic ideology and criticism. 2-3 poems from each poet are included for study. The major romantic poets include Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Charlotte Smith, Shelley, Keats, and Byron. Victorian Novel ENGL 316N A study of the Victorian Novel will begin with a socio-historical background of the Victorian era. It will also examine political and ideological background of the age. Texts are interpreted based on an understanding of the elements of literature and literary features such as authors’ style, characterization, plot, themes, symbols, and techniques. Along with the introduction to this Age, an emphasis will be placed on the analytical and critical appreciation of the major novelists in general and three major novelists and their novels in particular. English Literature of 17th&18th century -ENGL 226N investigated germane contexts (literary, social & cultural) to view English literature in the larger context of British culture and European literature – of an author’s relationship with the writers preceding him and with those being influenced by him. A brief survey of literary trends in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with emphasis on the major events on order and reason,

social classes, values and beliefs and a general idea about the literature of both centuries is analysed. Reference to the major poets of the period like Milton, Pope, and Dryden are also discussed. One prose work, one early seventeenth century drama, one novel belonging to the eighteenth century, and two metaphysical poems are taught: Writers include Shakespeare, Bacon, John Donne, John Milton, Samuel Richardson. Introduction to Literature- ENGL 241NR This is an introductory course which is given to acquaint students with the three major genres of English Literature: Poetry, Drama and Prose. The course starts with definitions of the genres, elements of literature and detailed study of two short stories, two one-act plays together with a selection of poems representative of the genre. In addition, a short history of the periods of English literature and the major authors and their works is introduced. The course prepares students for the study of the literary terminology of the different genres to be used in higher levels. Writing 2- ENGL 312 NR It is the second course that deals with the writing skills. It focuses on teaching students’ skills of writing a short essay of two and three paragraphs. It covers different types of writing such as spatial, chronological, hypothetical and expository. The last includes development by description, analysis, definition, cause and effect, argument, and comparison and contrast. In addition, it develops the skills of outlining and summarization. Writing 1- ENGL 213 This is the first course that deals with writing skills. The course focuses on introducing the skills of writing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences. This course will enable students to organize and link ideas logically and effectively in writing. In addition, they will be trained on using the sentence patterns and conventions of standard English in their writing with the degree of accuracy required for academic writing. Listening & Speaking 1 - ENGL211 In addition to other Language courses,this course was taught at Jazan University. It deals with long passages as dialogues and conversations in addition to academic lectures at the intermediate level. Listening activities include spoken texts, taking notes, and presenting them in a good comprehensible output. The course helps in understanding & using conversational English in many daily life situations. It contains selected activities of listening to a spoken text with the purpose of being able to discuss, defend certain opinions, or give oral presentations on the topic covered in the listening material. General English- GE 101N This course is a fully integrated academic course covering the language skills. It is built upon a framework of concepts that helps students become proficient in English and prepared for the academic and social challenges in college and beyond. Basic grammatical structures are presented along with other fundamental skills and strategies.

Postgraduate

# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution (no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)

1 New Literatures (Other than Indian)

S3/14 2 hrs/week

2 American Literature I S3/12 2 hrs/week

3 British Drama 1 S1/03 2 hrs/week

Brief Description of Postgraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description)

Description: The following courses were taught in India: New Literatures (Other Than Indian) - S3/14 The course surveys a range of topics that include: Colonial Encounters, Postcolonial discourse, nationalism, ethnicity, nativism, race and gender, Hybridity; history, language and landscape in Canada and Australia ; language in colonies, immigration, multiculturalism, Africa’s symbolic importance, African literature in English; The Aboriginals, Australian Literary Imagination; The political and social backgrounds of Canadian Literature, and Canadian feminism. Texts covered under this course range from poetry, novels, and dramas in a detailed manner. The works of writers like A.D. Hope, Achebe, Naipaul, Margaret Laurence, Patrick White, Soyinka, Senghor, and Stewart are covered. American Literature I- S3/12 This course outlines and features the major movements in American history beginning with Puritanism, Transcendentalism, Romanticism, the rise of the American novel, American realism, naturalism, expressionism, the American dream, and regionalism. It covers almost all the major American writers’ writings in novels, essays, drama and poetry: Whitman, Dickinson, Poe, O’ Neill, Emerson, Twain, Hawthorne, Hemingway, Faulkner, and Steinbeck. British Drama 1- S1/03 This course highlights the literary trends, movements and texts in the periods beginning with the Renaissance, the Elizabethan theatre, Rise of the Drama, Humanism, University Wits, Romantic Comedy, Revenge Tragedy, Satirical Comedy, Tragic-Comedy, Restoration Drama, and Sentimental Comedy of Humours. Major dramatists include: Shakespeare (3 plays), Marlowe, Kyd, Congreve, Ben Jonson, Webster and Sheridan.

Course Coordination

# Course Title and Code Coordination Co-coordination Undergrad. Postgrad. From to

Guest/Invited Lectures for Undergraduate Students

# Activity/Course Title and Code

Subject College and University or Program Date

1

Delivered a Lecture as Guest Speaker - “Revisiting the Teacher of English in an EFL Classroom.”

English Language -Conference On Creative Education 2015.

The Arabian Reading Association, Eastern Province, Al Mana College of Health Sciences, Dammam, K.S.A.

23 April, 2015.

2

Delivered a Guest Lecture on “Literary and Visual Representations of Sea Islands Culture in African American

African- American Literature

College of Arts, Dept. of English, Itissalat District, Al-Rayyan, University of Dammam, K.S.A.

15 April, 2014.

Artists.”

3

Delivered a Lecture on “Designing and Writing A Research Paper.”

Research

Faculty of Arts & Science, Jazan University, Jizan, K.S.A.

30 April, 2012.

Student Academic Supervision and Mentoring

# Level Number of Students From to

All Levels 25-30 2014 2016

Supervision of Master and/or PhD Thesis

# Degree Type Title Institution Date

- - - -

Ongoing Research Supervision

# Degree Type Title Institution Date

Administrative Responsibilit ies, Committee and Community Service (Beginning with the most recent) Administrative Responsibilities

# From To Position Organization

Committee Membership

# From To Position Organization

1

2014

2015Term 2

Department Committees: Evaluation Tools Coordinator

University of Dammam

2

2013 2014

2014Term 2 2015Term 1 &Term 2

Results Committee for

University of Dammam

2015 2016

2016 Term 1 & 2 2017Term 1

Level 7

3

2013 2014 2015 2016

2014 Term 1&Term 2 2015 Term 1 2016Term 1 &Term 2 2017Term 1

Inventory &Disposal Coordinator

University of Dammam

4

2013 2014 2015 2016

2014Term 1 2015Term 1 &Term 2 2016Term 1&Term 2 2017Term 1

Editing Committee

University of Dammam

5

2016

2017 Term 1 & 2

1. Translation & Editing Committee 2. Inventory & Disposal Committee 3. Results Committee for Level 7

Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University

Community Service

# From To Position Organization

1 February, 2017

Community Services: Contributed/Participated in the Community Service activity for Orphans on ORPHANS DAY.

Sabic Camp, Jubail.

2 18

December, 2016.

Contributed/Participated in the Community Service activities of the English Department.

College of Education, Jubail.

3 2 March, 2016.

Contributed/participated in the event held on “orphans Day”

Sabic Camp, Jubail.

4

11 May, 2015

Participated in the Community Service activity for school teachers. Delivered a workshop on - “Effective Learning and Creative Strategies for Writing; Mapping Content in Writing Classroom”

Dept of English Language & Literature, Girls College of Education, Jubail.

5

19 March

2014, & 16 April 2014.

Participated in the Knowledge Ambassador Programs in2014

Girls College of Education, Jubail.

Scientific Consultations

# From To Institute Full-time or Part-time

Volunteer Work

# From To Type of Volunteer Organization

Personal Key Competencies and Skills: (Computer, Information technology, technical, etc.)

1 Windows operating Skills

2 Microsoft Office and Basic Word Processing Skills

3 Electronic Presentation Skills

4 Spreadsheet Skills

5 Web Navigation Skills

6 E-Mail Management Skills

7 File Management & Windows Explorer Skills

8 Downloading Software From the Web (Knowledge including eBooks)

9 Blackboard Teaching Skills

10 Scanner knowledge