[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | 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.
CONDITIONS FOR PAPER PRESENTATION
- We welcome original and unpublished research papers on any of the above mentioned subthemes or related topics with a 200-word abstract and the text not exceeding 2000 words in MS Word, 12 font size, Times New Romans (latest MLA style) should reach the Organizing Committee by December 10, 2014.
- We also invite proposals with abstracts in about 200 words highlighting the objective and significance and application of your workshop for 30 to 45 minutes on innovative methodologies on humanising ELT by experts in the field.
- The research papers and a short profile with all the necessary details should be sent to ellath2015@gmail.com or antony.omana.bg@gmail.com latest by December 10, 2014.
- Each Paper presenter will get around 10-12 minutes for oral presentation of the paper
- Registration may be completed by December 30, 2014 by the candidates who are intimated by the Organizing Committee for presentation.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Submission of full paper/ proposal with abstract | December 10, 2014 |
| Acceptance Notification deadline | December 15, 2014 |
| Registration formalities deadline | December 31, 2014 |
| Conference: LU, Faridabad | February 23-24, 2015 |
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.
REGISTRATION FEE (PER PARTICIPANT)
One registration is applicable for two days. The registration fee includes conference kit, conference proceedings, transport facility in all the scheduled routes of the University as per the time given in the website, meals, refreshment, etc.
| Category | Early Bird (till 31 Dec 2014) | Late (After 31 Dec 2014 |
| Participants from Academics and R & D Institutions |
2000/- | 2300/- |
| UG/PG students and research scholars | 1500/- | 1800/- |
| To attend the Conference with only the Participation Certificate | 750/- | 800/- |
| Delegates from abroad | USD 100 | USD 100 |
To submit your research paper contact ellath2015@gmail.com or antony.omana.bg@gmail.com
HON‘BLE PATRONS
- Picheswar Gadde, CEO, Lingaya’s University
- R.K.Chauhan, Vice Chancellor, Lingaya’s University
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Ramaraju, Pro Vice Chancellor,R&D,Lingaya’s University
- Harbhajan Singh, Dean, School of Basic Sciences, Humanities & Allied Branches, Lingaya’s University
- Marzenna Jakubczak, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy & Sociology, Pedagogical University of Cracow
ul. Podchorazych 230-084 Kraków, Poland - Jaydeep Sarangee, Renowned Writer, Asso.Professor in English JCC.College,Calcutta University, Kolkotta, West Bengal
- G.Baskaran, Noted Indian Author, Gandhigram Rural Institute [Deemed University] Gandhigram, Dindigul
- Usha Bande, Noted Indian author, Former Fellow, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, Retd. Principal, Govt. College, Arki.
- Avadhesh Kumar Singh, Director,School of Translation Studies & Training,Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.
- Simon Gautam, .Editor to Contributions to Nepalese &Asian Studies, CNAS/TU Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, TU, Kathmandu
- S.Rajagopalan, Patron, ELTAI
- K.Balachandran, Dept. of English, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002. Tamil Nadu
- .A.K..Nadir, Dean, Academic Affairs, Lingaya’s University
- Dinesh Sadana, Administrator, Lingaya’s University
CONFERENCE CONVENER
Prof. (Dr) Omana Antony
Head, Dept. of English, Lingaya’s University
Phone: 08800536225
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Rajan Mittal, Coordinator, Organizing Committee
- Anita Shourie, In charge, Hospitality Committee
- Rashmi Gupta, In charge, Registration Committee
- Kirti Aggarwal, In charge, Accommodation
- Rajender Kaul, In charge, Logistics
- Dr Swati Chauhan, In charge, Certificate & Publicity
ABOUT LINGAYA’S UNIVERSITY
Lingaya’s University (erstwhile Lingaya’s Institute of Management and Technology), Faridabad was established in 1998 under the aegis of ‘Lingaya’s Jankalyan Shikshan Sanstha’, was established in the memory of the freedom fighter late Shri Gadde Lingaya. In the last 15 years of excellence, LU has been consistently ranked among the top institutions for higher education in the country. Today, LU is a Deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 and is widely recognized as a centre for excellence in the technological and management education, quality research and for its strong industry interface. The university is strategically located at Faridabad, in the National Capital Region (NCR).
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
The Dept. of English is the centre of excellence in imparting the most effective training in English communication for the students of Engineering, Management Studies, Computer Applications and Health Sciences. The Communication Skills incorporated with Soft Skill Training and Language Lab practice gives a new experience to the learner of English in this university. The Research wing of the dept. is becoming another attraction for aspiring research scholars of literature. The ongoing programmes on BA(Hons.) & BA(General with English as the major) are added achievements of the department.The Department always looks forward to innovative and competitive activities that give maximum exposure and practical knowledge to upcoming professionals at Lingaya’s University.
Lingaya’s University
(Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
Nachauli, Old Faridabad-Jasana Road,
Faridabad 121002, Haryana
Ph: +91 (129) 3064-500 to 505; Fax: +91 9129) 2202-615
www.lingayasuniversity.edu.in , lu@lingayasuniversity.edu.in