Concept Note
The PAN-NIT Research Conclave on "Humanities at the Crossroads: The Convergence of Technology, Language, and Literature" seeks to explore the dynamic interplay between traditional humanities disciplines and emerging technological advancements. This conclave aims to provide a platform for intellectual exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaborative exploration among scholars, researchers, and students from 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) across India.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the boundaries between technology, language, and literature are becoming increasingly blurred. The infusion of technology into humanities disciplines has opened up new avenues for analysis, interpretation, and expression, revolutionizing traditional approaches to scholarship and creative endeavors. This conclave aims to critically examine the challenges and opportunities presented by this convergence, exploring its implications for pedagogy, research, and societal engagement.
The PAN-NIT Research Conclave on "Humanities at Crossroads: The Convergence of Technology, Language, and Literature" promises to be a stimulating and enriching forum for exploring the transformative potential of technology within the humanities domain. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, promoting ethical reflection, and embracing innovative pedagogical practices, this conclave aims to empower scholars, researchers, and students to navigate the complex intersection of technology, language, and literature in the digital age.
The Research Conclave includes Directors’ Dialogue, Heads’ forum discussion, webinars, panel discussions and an International Conference
Objectives of the Research Conclave
The conclave extends a warm invitation to faculty members, Ph.D./M. Phil scholars, postgraduate students, other academicians, and independent scholars engaged in diverse humanities, social sciences, and related fields to exchange their insights. The event aims to achieve the following objectives:
Facilitate Interdisciplinary Dialogue:
Establish a platform for intellectual discourse that bridges the gap between humanities and technology.
Promote collaborative efforts among individuals from varied disciplines and institutions.
Foster a community dedicated to advancing knowledge at the confluence of technology, language, and
literature.
Explore Emerging Trends: Delve into the evolving trends that are shaping the future landscape of humanities scholarship and creative expression.
Unravel the transformative influences propelling innovation in the realm of intellectual pursuits.
Promote Innovative Pedagogy: Showcase inventive pedagogical methodologies and educational technologies.
Highlight strategies that empower learners to engage critically with the world around them.
Provide educators with tools to navigate the complexities of the 21st-century educational landscape.
Ignite Intellectual Curiosity: Cultivate an environment conducive to fostering intellectual curiosity.
Pave the way for new avenues of inquiry and exploration.
Themes and sub-themes
The conference covers the following areas, but are not limited to:
Language Education
English Literature
Phonetics and Linguistics
Cultural and Gender Studies
Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Posthuman Studies, Sustainability Studies, Disability Studies, Children’s Literature, Diasporic Literature, Partition Literature, Commonwealth Literature, Memory and Trauma Studies, Pandemic Literature, Classical Literature, Shakespearean Literature, Victorian Literature ELT in the era of new technologies, Innovative educational methods, approaches, and techniques, English Language Education in India, Translanguaging, Critical Pedagogy, Multi-lingualism, 21st Century Pedagogy Phonetics, Socio-Linguistics, Stylistics, Corpus Linguistics, Language Documentation and Revitalisation, PsychoLinguistics, NLP, Computational Linguistics, Linguistics Typology, Forensic Linguistics Queer Studies, Feminist Theory, Film Studies, Culture and Aesthetics, Indigenous Studies, Popular Culture, Postpartum Literature, Masculinity Studies, Graphic Narratives Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Anthropology and other interdisciplinary areas.
Please submit your abstract within 250-300 words and with 4-5 keywords in this google form link:
All content must be original, and authors are responsible for obtaining necessary consent and permission to
use any third-party material.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 10th April, 2024
Acceptance Status Update: Authors will be notified within 7 days of abstract submission
Registration Date: 20-30th April, 2024
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