[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 4 | January 27, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]
International Conference on English Language & Literature – A Tool for Humanising (ELLATH-2015)
FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2015
ELLATH-2015, a two-day platform for linguists, anthropologists, sociologists, academicians and literary people to interact, deliberate and share
CONCEPT NOTE
Language is for expression and Literature is the reflection of that expression. The unique quality of Language and Literature in socialising, humanising and educating is well acknowledged and appreciated across the globe. When language empowers one to express oneself, Literature opens a wide arena where one can look for larger domains for refinement. The status of English Language and Literature in this global era is a highly relevant topic of discussion among academicians, linguists and literary people. The humanising potential of language and literature are highly innovative areas for anthropologists as well as academicians to look up. These days, value added courses and value educations are included in the curriculum in order to impart humanising values to the society. At this juncture, it is exciting to deliberate upon the humanising quality of language and literature. The humanising potential of language and literature is a highly interesting area for further studies and research.
OBJECTIVES
- To explore English language & literature as a tool for humanising.
- To examine the challenges in humanising English Language teaching & learning in current contexts.
- To bring anthropologists, linguists, academicians and literary people to a common platform to evaluate the role of English Language & Literature as a tool for humanising.
- To promote and inspire research on the deeper aspects of the humanising English Language & Literature.
SUB THEMES
- Innovative methodologies for Humanising English language teaching & learning
- Ecology and Language: A humanistic approach
- Multiculturalism and the impact of Language
- Examining Language and Tribal culture
- Language of Resistance
- Language, Cognition and Body
- Development of Language and Historicizing Humanity
- Sustaining with Language and Beyond
- Gendered Language and engendering society
- Language and the rights of an Individual
- 20th century humanism and 21st century technology – A Match made in Cyber space
- Literature as a tool to Counter Divisive Tendencies.
- Taming the Postmodern: Theory and Practice of Postmodern Writings and Humanism.
- Literature for spiritual development and enlightenment.
- Feminism and Humanism: Issues and Concerns
- Charting the Cultural Territory: Humanism and Literature
- Children’s Literature as a source of excitement, exploration and as a world of joy & knowledge
- Post-colonialism, Literature and Humanism
- Diaspora: From the Perspective of Humanism
Any other theme related to the conference topic can be taken for paper presentation.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Keynote Address by Dr.Marzenna Jakubczak from Poland
- Panel Discussion with experts from India and abroad on “The Challenges in Humanising ELT”
- Creative Session: Live presentation on the humanising effect of literature by eminent writers
- Workshops on innovative methodologies for Humanising English Language Teaching & Learning
- Paper presentations & Round Table Discussions : send your options
- Conference Proceedings will be released in the inaugural function and a book of selected papers will be published by a renowned publishing company. Both the publications will be with ISBN number.
- The best performances in the round-table discussion and the best paper presentations will be awarded.
- All the certificates connected with the Conference activities will be distributed by 5 pm on February 24, 2015. The organisers assure no delay in this regards.
- Every participant should register and complete the formalities before the deadline in order to make our work smoother.
- In case of co-authored paper, both the authors should register for individual certificate.
- Those who volunteer to be the session chair/chair for the roundtable discussion along with your participation in the conference have to register and fulfil the conditions. You’ll be given the opportunity to perform the special task and get the appreciation Certificate.
- No Certificate in absentia.
ACCOMMODATION
Arrangements can be made for accommodation in the campus as well as in hotels outside. Please contact Ms. Kirti Aggarwal at ellath2015@gmail.com for all accommodation related queries.
CONFERENCE CONVENER
Prof. (Dr) Omana Antony
Head, Dept. of English, Lingaya’s University
Phone: 08800536225