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NATIONAL CONFERENCE on “Language and Literature: Transgressing Boundaries”
The Faculty of Media Studies & Humanities (FMeH), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies in association with FSLE-INDIA is dedicated and committed to train and equip its students with the latest knowledge and skills in the field of media and communication technology. Department of English at FMeH strives to enable the students to acquire competency, excellence and proficiency in language and literature along with human values and ethics. Its objective is to enhance the language and linguistic skills of the students to enable them to read critically, write analytically, speak effectively and evaluate rhetorical strategies.
Concept Note
“Language and Literature: Transgressing Boundaries”.
In social and cultural discourses, the idea of boundaries can be understood as a metaphysical notion to describe various ideas and concepts which are the foundations of all forms of discrimination and prejudice based on issues such as patriarchy, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, religious affiliation and other forms of classifications.
In the world of literature and other related disciplines of Humanities, the task of scholars on one hand is to explore, analyze, reconsider the various boundaries and barriers, and on the other hand is to either present or reform or transform and reshape it in a positive way.
While teaching a language, we come across linguistic barriers such as different grammatical, phonetic, morphological rules that vary in multi-linguistic context. Considering these circumstances, a platform for the academicians, students and the English language/literature loving people seemed to be appropriate for meaningful deliberations and fruitful outcome. Thus, the theme for the conference: “Language and Literature: Transgressing Boundaries”.
This conference will focus on how the literal and symbolic meaning of a border and a boundary is represented, contested, undermined or “transgressed” in English literature or other disciplines and, possibly, in other forms of arts (film, painting, music and others). The conference will investigate this dynamic subject from the perspectives of literature and language, as well as related disciplines in the humanities and beyond. The theme of “Boundaries” is taken broadly to include as many perspectives as possible, whilst providing a focused environment for discussion.
Call for Papers
Research papers are invited on the theme/ sub-themes mentioned. Papers, not covered under the sub- themes, but relevant to the main theme, may also be sent. Abstracts of the papers, in about 300 words, may be submitted electronically (as attachment in MS-word) to: fmehevents@mriu.edu.in
Sub-Themes on which research papers can be presented:
- Traversing the Boundaries of Nations, Cultures, Ages and Schools of thought in Literature
- Crossing Borders in Gender and Sexuality
- Migration and Diaspora
- Deconstructing Binaries in Linguistic, Literary, and Cultural Studies
- National Identities; Sub Nationalism and Marginalization
- Reaching beyond the Readers- Theatrical and Cinematic adaptation of Literature
- Bridging the Gaps between Languages in Literature in Translation
- Language, Literature and Ideologies
- Black Literature and the broken Colonial Boundaries
- Boundaries between Psychiatry
- Literature and Psychology: Intersection and Boundaries
- Media, Language, and Literature
- Media: Transgressing Boundaries impacting Language
FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION:
The paper must be between 4000 – 5000 words.The paper should not be of more than 2500 words. It should be typed in normal 10 point, Times New Roman. The formatting specifications are: double space with margins- Top: 1 inch; Bottom: 1-inch; Left: 1.25 inches; and Right: 1.25 inches. The authors’ names and addresses should be written at the centre below the title. All paragraphs must be indented and justified. References should be in APA format.
NOTE:
- If there is more than one author of a paper, individual registration will have to be done for all members of the team.
- Name, institutional affiliation, e-mail, standard mailing address and phone/cell number should be mentioned in the submission.
Publication
Selected papers will be published in SCOPUS Indexed Journal/ UGC Approved Journal.
(The papers will not be published in the form of Conference proceedings instead, as an edited book or special issue of the particular journal).
Accomodation
Outstation participants will have to make their own staying arrangements. However, all help will be accorded in this regard, if notified well in advance.
Mode of Payment
Registration fees can be paid through Demand Draft issued by any recognized bank, and drawn in favour of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies” payable at Faridabad. On-site registration can also be done by depositing cash at the registration counter OR Paytm
Important Dates
Abstract Submission
25th November, 2018
Abstract Acceptance Notification
5th December, 2018
Full Paper Submission
1st January, 2019 (For Presentation)
Final Paper Submission
15th February, 2019 (For post-conference publication)
Registration Fees
For Academicians & Industry Professionals
Rs.1500
For Research Scholars
Rs. 1000
FSLE-India Life Members
Rs. 1000
Participation Fees
Rs. 500
Members
Chief Patron: Smt. Satya Bhalla
Patrons:
Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President MREI
Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MREI
Dr. N C Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS
Conference Advisors:
Prof.(Dr.) Chandra Mohan, Gen Secretary, Comparative Literature Association of India
Prof SD Sharma, Former Vice-Chancellor of H.P. University, Shimla.
Prof. Tej Nath Dhar, Retd. Prof University of Kashmir
Dr. Nandini C. Sen, University of Delhi
Conference Convener: Prof Neemo Dhar, Dean FMeH, MRIIRS
Conference Co-Convener:
Dr. Shivani Vashist, HOD English (9560605789), Joint Secretary of Haryana, FSLE-India.
Rishikesh Kumar Singh, President, FSLE-India (9891242768)
Organising Committe
Mr. Manoj Raut, HOD J&MC
Dr. Jyoti Sharma, Associate Professor
Dr. Sujata, Associate Professor(9582042296)
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Gautam, Associate Professor
Dr. Swati Chauhan, Associate Professor(8630486279)
Dr. Suchitra Vashisht, Associate Professor
Dr. Suman Kumari, Assistant Professor
Ms. Roma Ghosh, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jayashree Hazarika, Assistant Professor
Ms. Tripti Tyagi, Assistant Professor
Dr. Dilip K Jaiswal, Assistant Professor, University of Delhi
Dr. Mahamid Husain, JNU, New Delhi
How to Reach
Badkhal Mor Metro Station is the nearest metro station that can be easily approached by the people travelling from Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ballabhgarh etc. After reaching the Badkhal Mor metro station, you can use the public transport (easily available) to reach Manav Rachna Campus.