CFA: E-SHORT TERM COURSE The Art of Writing Research Articles and Scholarly Publications in English Language and Literature (SPELL) Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DoHSS) NIT Hamirpur, Organized by Online Platform (29 Jan- 2 Feb 2024)

 

About the e-STC

The process of quality research is useful if it sees the dawn of publication. Hence, getting a paper published in a reputable journal is an important milestone for researchers. Publication must be seen as an important, if not the most important, part of quality research process. However, writing research papers for academic journals is not easy and is also very competitive. This short-term course is an attempt to address the issues related to writing and communicating research papers.

 The short-term course aims to train the participants about the systematic process involved in converting a particular research work

into a publishable manuscript, which can be communicated to a reputed journal for publication. The short-term course aims to enable the participating researchers and scholars to plan and prepare research publications suitable for world recognized journals (SSCI/

AHCI/Scopus with High Impact Factor). Hands-on experience will be provided on important components of a research paper. Many important tips would be shared to deliver the content smartly in shorter as well as longer run in career as a researcher and academician. Content of the short-term course has been designed to avoid some pitfalls in publication journey and become ready as a skillful researcher and author to match expectations of quality publications. The short-term course would be useful for the professional development of faculties, trainers,researchers, and professionals.

Objectives of the e-STC

• To familiarize the participants with the general structure and elements of a research article.
•  To deal with the issues and challenges of preparing and writing a research manuscript suitable for publication in SSCI/ AHCI/Scopus indexed journals
• To understand the review process and to accommodate reviewers’ perspective leading to successful publication

About the Department
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences has an interdisciplinary orientation and expertise in diversified fields of Economics, English, Psychology and Sociology. The diversity of the curricula offered by the department provides the students with a foundational base of skills that can be used not only in the classroom, but to master challenges in globalized dynamic and competitive markets. This is done through a plethora of channels including lectures, talks, case studies, research projects, group discussion, workshops, seminars etc. Faculty members possess a blend of academic and professional experience which facilitates disseminating of knowledge to the students through both classroom sessions and independent student activities.

OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Prof. Nagendra Kumar
Dept. of HSS
IIT Roorkee
OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Prof. Avishek Parui
Dept. of HSS
IIT Madras

Prof. Priyanka Tripathi
Dept. of HSS
IIT Patna

Prof. Madhumathi P.
Dept. of English
RGNIYD, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Preeti Puri
Dept. of HSS
NIT Hamirpur

Prof. Nirmala Menon
School of HSS
IIT Indore

Prof. Akshaya Kumar
Dept. of ECS
Panjab University

Prof. Nikhika. H.
Dept. of Film Studies
The EFL-University

Prof. Sathyaraj Venkatesan
Dept. of HSS
NIT Tiruchirappalli

REGISTRATION
Registration is compulsory for all the participants. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Rs. 500/- for the participants from Academia/R&D Lab
Rs. 200/- for students
Rs. 1000/- for participants from industry
After paying the fee, participants must fill the Google form to complete the registration process.
To pay through SBI Collect select the following options;
(State of institution- Himachal Pradesh, Type of institution - Educational Institutions, Educational Institutions name – NIT Hamirpur, Payment Category - “Workshop/STC/FDP/Conference”)
*Note- Use short form SPELL word in the Title of STC while filling the form.
Both Registration fee and Google form is compulsory for complete registration.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTSst date of Registration:

There is a limit for this e-STC.
Applications will be accepted on first cum-first serve basis.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Post-graduate &
Graduate students, Industry Professionals.


Last date of Registration:

24 January 2024 by 05.00 PM

Registration Link

https://forms.gle/hXyjgMJENncLNAC3A

For any query, you may
contact:
Dr. Preeti Puri
email: preetihss@nith.ac.in
Mobile No. 08219537460
Dr. Zareena. J. M
email: zareena@nith.ac.in

CFP: International Conference on #Radical Thought in the #Anthropocene – #Theories & #Concepts of #Critical #Theory - University of Graz

 CALL FOR PAPERS

What is critique? What can Critical Theory do for society? Which forms of critique may claim any relevance in late capitalism? How can a critical public opinion manifest itself in the 21st century? How can we distinguish critique from political ideologies and conspiracy theories? (see Fridays for Future, Querdenker, etc.) What characterises critical thinking? How can radical thought be rendered practically relevant?

The conference Theories and Concepts of Critical Theory takes place between 26 and 28 June 2025 at the University of Graz, and it approaches its main theme from various theoretical and practical perspectives. Based at the Faculty of Humanities, this interdisciplinary conference constitutes the second stage of the interdepartmental research project Radical Thought in the Anthropocene. The conference follows on from a first event that took place in 2023 and which was dedicated to different disciplinary approaches to Critical Theory.

We will bring the concept and idea of critique into productive constellations with a variety of concepts and categories pertaining to social and cultural theory. In doing so, and by highlighting fundamental societal and existential challenges of the 21st century, we will reflect upon the possibilities and potentials of a productive critique of society, especially concerning its implications for academic theory and lived practice. In view of the great global, societal, ecological and economic challenges, we will put to the test the social significance and practical relevance of cultural and social theory in the 21st century.

Keynotes

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Rodrigo Duarte,

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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Lydia Goehr,

New York City, USA

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Sven Kramer,

Lüneburg, Germany

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Michael Thompson,

New York City, USA

Conference Board (University of Graz)

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Stefan Baumgarten,

Department of Translation Studies

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Stefan Brandt,

Department of American Studies

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Juliane Jarke,

BANDAS Center & Department of Sociology

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Susanne Kogler,

Department of Art and Musicology

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Sonja Rinofner-Kreidl,

Department of Philosophy

Format

The conference is held in a workshop format. Incoming abstracts will be assigned to the following three corresponding themes:

Workshop I: Language, Translation, Society

This workshop compares and contrasts diverse forms and concepts of critique and communication, examining their viability in view of current societal challenges such as multiculturalism, multilingualism, migration and modern communication technologies. Amongst other things, we will address cultural readings and language-specific receptions of the first generation of the Frankfurt School, especially concerning their historicity, timeliness and their ‘afterlife’. We will also pay special attention to ideology critique and to critical approaches on technology. Further relevant categories include phenomena such as inter- and transculturality, deconstruction and text, medialisation and multimodality, globalisation and (digital) cultures as well as gender-specific issues.

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Workshop II: Materialism, Aesthetics, Politics

The question surrounding (artistic) ‘material’ concerns one of the key themes associated with Theodor W. Adorno’s aesthetic theory. It is also of central importance regarding the current reception of Critical Theory. Such questions surrounding the status, nature and conceptualisation of the material world not only challenge the Marxist origins of Critical Theory but also its concrete political and practical relevance. In this workshop, we will compare and contrast approaches in Critical Philosophy and Critical Social Theory, as well as approaches pertaining to (Historical) Materialism and (Neo-)Idealism. Of particular interest here is the relationship between New Materialisms and Critical Theory. Further relevant topics include (world) literature, digitalization and mediatisation, art and freedom (from ideology), (artistic) activism and politics.

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Workshop III: Humans, Spirit, World Relation

This workshop deals with the relationship between science and critique. Here, the role of the Humanities for critical thinking and the role of lived practice with positive future implications will be debated from self-reflexive and self-critical standpoints. Among other things, we will discuss in what ways scientific and academic thought echoes conceptualisations, theories and arguments from Critical Theory, and how science might be able to adapt them for a better life, for a radical “wild thinking” that may generate alternative realities, art worlds, even anarchist constellations. Dichotomous thinking, post- and transhumanist ontologies as well as Anthropology and History are further possible themes. The relationship between critique, reason and unreason, as well as between critique, indignation and resistance about the state of (world) social affairs will also be up for discussion.

We look forward to receiving abstracts (max. 300 words) for 20-minute presentations on the above-mentioned topics and themes by 20 February 2024 under radikalesdenken(at)uni-graz.at. We are particularly looking forward to receiving contributions from doctoral candidates and early-career researchers! The abstracts must be submitted in anonymised form in English including a mini-biography (approx. 100 words).

The Conference Board will accept abstracts based on an anonymous selection procedure. Acceptance letters will be sent out in spring 2024. The conference will be streamed online. Selected contributions are expected to be published in English by Palgrave Macmillan.

Contact Information

radikalesdenken@uni-graz.at

Contact Email

stefan.brandt@uni-graz.at