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Sunday, March 24, 2024

CFP: 4 PAN NIT Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conclave (HSSRC) - May-2024 on Humanities at the Crossroads: The Convergence of Language, Literature and Technology- NIT Warangal



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


For any related queries, contact us:
Email: pannit24.nitw@gmail.com
J Ravi Prakash
Contact:+918978145797
Mail id: jr720121@student.nitw.ac.in
Gopika Jayachandran
Contact : 8129694083
Mail id: gj22hsr1r02@student.nitw.ac.in

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

CFP: A Two-Day National Seminar on History of #Translation of #Tribal #Literature in India March 21-22, 2024-Department of #Comparative #Indian #Language and Literature, #University of Calcutta



Concept Note


Indian literature as a site is multi-ethnic and therefore a curious space for comparison. The literary studies in India is mostly dominated with a limited number of selected texts repeated from similar sets of languages and cultures. The understanding of margin in literary practices inside the discipline is also repetitive. Therefore, Indian academia needs continuous expansion of literary horizons by reading, translating and discussing new literary texts from various languages. Universities and literary disciplines need to talk about literature beyond their narrow linguistic responsibility towards a single language and imposed borders among literary areas. More and more collective initiatives of public funded translation workshops, writing workshops and seminars are needed to create interactive spaces among various literatures produced in different languages.

Literature represents the very pulse of a nation by resonating its social, political and economic history, its ethnographic identity as well as its ecological realities and therefore presenting a wholesome view of life and beyond. In the context of India, the representation of Indian life/literature would be incomplete if we do not include Tribal literature along with ‘mainstream’ literature because Tribal life/literature constitutes the soul of India’s plurilingual-pluricultural existence. A large corpus of Tribal literature (mostly existing in oral forms) remain unrecorded and those recorded/documented/written mostly remain unexplored and inaccessible due to lack of propagation. In such a circumstance, translation of this body of Tribal literature becomes not only the most inevitable way of dissemination but also an effective means of proclamation of tribal life, assertion of self-identity and testimony of resistance because translation, besides being a mode of lingual proliferation, has always emerged as an instrument of claiming rights and questioning discriminations.

This seminar, therefore, primarily focuses on the history of translation of Tribal literatures in India (into English or other Bhashas or vice-versa), enquiring into the politics/nature of translation, the necessities, quantitative and qualitative analysis of such translations and instigating further discussions on other relevant aspects. We invite papers on translation of any Tribal/Adivasi literature from any part of India and the languages are not limited only to the scheduled languages but we encourage papers on the literature of non-scheduled Tribal languages as well.

Call for Papers:

Abstracts within 300 words along with a title, 3/4 keywords, contact details and affiliation are invited from interested faculty members/scholars/students latest by 18th February 2024. Abstracts (in Bengali/ English) are to be submitted to this following Google Form link.




The papers may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

Themes/ Sub-themes:
History of Translation between Tribal languages
History of translation between Tribal and Non-Tribal languages
Politics of translation of marginal literatures
English and Translation of Tribal literature
Publishing houses and Tribal literature
Little magazine and Tribal literature
Tribal literature as Comparative Literature
Cultural Activism and Tribal Literature and Translation
Multilingualism, Education and Tribal literature
Process, Problem and Possibilities of Translation of Tribal literature
Oral/ Performative text to written text and translation

Note: 
Intimation of Acceptance of paper by 20th February 2024
Registration fees: Faculty Members-1000/-; Research Scholars-500/-; Students-300/-
No provision of TA/DA/Accommodation for paper presenters/participants.
A post seminar volume may be published either in a book form or as a journal special issue (UGC-CARE/SCOPUS Indexed Journal).

Convenors: Dr. Mrinmoy Pramanick, Head & Assistant Professor, Dept. of CILL, C.U.

Dr. Dipanwita Mondal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CILL, C.U.



For queries related to seminar:

Shreya Datta (PhD Scholar,CILL)--+919836984536

Avijit Halder (PhD Scholar,CILL)--+919875368108

Nilanjan Mishra (PhD Scholar,CILL)--+917003804524

Contact Information


Dr. Mrinmoy Pramanick, Head & Assistant Professor, Dept. of CILL, C.U.

Dr. Dipanwita Mondal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CILL, C.U.




Contact Email
cill.cu2005@gmail.com

URL

Monday, January 29, 2024

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS on Title Social-Emotional Undercurrents in #ELT Advocacy: Insights and Implications-Edited Volume being prepared for Routledge:

 


Advocacy in English Language Teaching (ELT), as comprehensively defined by Staehr Fenner (2014), is the pursuit of equitable and excellent education for English learners—a principle acknowledged as foundational for progressive educational practices and policies. The recognized necessity of advocacy within ELT professionals’ roles, thoroughly documented by scholars such as Athanases and de Oliveira (2008), and Linville and Whiting (2019), has traditionally been discussed with a strong focus on structural and pedagogical aspects. This emphasis on structural and pedagogical dimensions has laid the groundwork for language educators to ardently advocate for equitable access and the adoption of innovative methodologies, highlighted in the contributions of Linville (2020) and Linville and Pentón Herrera (2022). Such research underscores advocacy’s pivotal role in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and policy implementation across diverse educational settings, showcasing its transformative power in creating inclusive and dynamic ELT environments. Building on this foundation, a select but growing body of literature has ventured beyond traditional classroom
boundaries to explore advocacy's reach within community organizations (Pentón Herrera, 2019) and among language teacher associations (Pentón Herrera, 2022), thus broadening the understanding and impact of advocacy in the ELT Field.

Despite the robust literature on advocacy in ELT and its advancements, there remains a significant gap in understanding the interplay of social and emotional factors with(in) advocacy eΛorts.
Emotional intelligence, empathy, and social awareness—previously labeled as ‘soft skills’ (Staehr Fenner, 2014)—are pivotal components that inΟuence educators’ ability to advocate eΛectively. Yet, these essential aspects have garnered limited attention in academic discourse. This oversight highlights a critical area for exploration: How do social and emotional elements underpin and impact advocacy eΛorts in ELT? Addressing this question is not just about adding another layer to our comprehension of advocacy; it is about unveiling the human elements that drive advocacy efforts.
Further, this question invites an examination of how social-emotional skills facilitate connections between educators, students, and communities, and how they can be harnessed to champion more
nuanced and impactful advocacy strategies. Ultimately, delving into the social-emotional dimension can lead to a more holistic understanding of advocacy, one that fully embraces the emotional and social dynamics at play, thus enriching the discourse and practice of advocacy in ELT.
Motivated by the opportunity to expand our knowledge and benefit the Field as a whole, we invite contributions for our upcoming edited volume, Social-Emotional Undercurrents in ELT 
Advocacy: Insights and Implications. In this edited collection, we seek to explore the multifaceted social and emotional dimensions of advocacy in ELT, examining how these factors influence, shape,
and energize advocacy efforts. 
This project aims to fill the existing gap by providing a platform for discussions onempathy, emotional resilience, social connectivity, and their roles in ELT advocacy.  

We welcome a range of chapter contributions, including empirical research (i.e., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods), theoretical explorations, case studies, and reΟective narratives that shed light on the social-emotional aspects of ELT advocacy in diΛerent contexts around the world. 
We highly encourage non-traditional/decolonial methodologies and critical lenses. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
The impact of teachers’ emotional intelligence on shaping advocacy strategies and policies in ELT
Empathy and social-emotional learning in teacher education and its role in curating spaces for equitable ELT practices and fostering advocacy
●Challenges and eΛective practices at the intersection of professional development and advocacy initiatives
The interplay of social-emotional competencies in successful ELT advocacy efforts
Innovative insights and practices bridging social-emotional aspects with ELT advocacy, both in pedagogy and community engagement
The role of social, cultural, and emotional norms in ELT advocacy, including societal influences on advocacy approaches and strategies
Building and leveraging social-emotional support networks to reinforce collaborative advocacy among ELT practitioners, community organizations, and language teacher associations
Personal accounts that traverse the social-emotional landscape of ELT advocacy, documenting challenges and achievements in the field
Contributions of language teacher associations to the development of social-emotional skills, fostering robust networks for advocacy within and beyond educational institutions.

Tentative Timeline
Submission of chapter proposals: July 1st, 2024
Notification of accepted chapter proposals: August 1st, 2024
Submission of full manuscripts: February 1st, 2025
Continuous chapter reviews: February 1st, 2025 through July 1st, 2025
Book submitted to the publisher: August/September 2025
Anticipated publication: Spring/Summer 2026


For More details Contact: 
Editors
Huseyin Uysal, Knox College 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1357474157722645/Huseyin Uysal/100010510111623
Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Warszawie




Saturday, January 6, 2024

CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS Title: Advancements in #Language #Learning and #Teaching through #Artificial Intelligence #Tools

 


Language education is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The proposed edited volume, titled "Advancements in Language Learning and Teaching through Artificial Intelligence Tools," aims to explore AI's transformative impact on language education comprehensively. This book seeks to serve as a repository of cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and best practices at the intersection of language learning and AI technology.

The scope of this volume encompasses a wide array of themes within the context of language education, including but not limited to AI-enhanced language learning platforms, Natural Language Processing (NLP) applications, virtual and augmented reality in language teaching, adaptive learning systems, conversational agents and chatbots, gamification strategies, AI-driven assessment tools, and ethical considerations in the use of AI for language instruction. 

The book aims to provide a holistic view of the field's current landscape and future possibilities by encompassing diverse perspectives and topics.

Contributors are encouraged to delve into the practical applications of AI in language  education, exploring both successes and challenges. We envision a compilation that showcases theoretical frameworks and offers tangible insights into how educators and
researchers navigate the integration of AI tools into language classrooms. 

The objective is to bridge the gap between theoretical discussions and real-world implementations, fostering a dialogue that informs and shapes the future of language learning. 

TOPICS OF INTEREST BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
1. AI-enhanced language learning platforms
2. Natural Language Processing (NLP) applications in language teaching
3. Virtual and augmented reality in language education
4. Adaptive learning systems for personalized language instruction
5. Chatbots and conversational agents in language learning
6. Gamification and AI for language acquisition
7. Assessment and evaluation tools using AI in language education
8. Ethical considerations in AI-based language teaching



SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Prospective authors can submit a 500-word abstract outlining their proposed chapter with a short bio note in 50 words.
Abstracts should clearly state the chapter's objectives, methodology, and expected contributions. Provide five relevant keywords.
Submissions should be sent to sourabh1712@gmail.com by [January 20, 2024].

REVIEW PROCESS:
Submitted abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Plagiarism should be less than 7 percent.
Notification of acceptance/rejection will be sent by [January 27, 2024].
The book will be published by reputed international publisher with ISBN.
Print Book will be available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart.
Publication Fees
Indian Students and Research Scholars: INR 700 only
Foreign Students and Research Scholars: USD 15 only
Indian Educators: INR 1000
Foreign Educators: USD 20 only
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES:
Full chapters (3500-6000 words) from accepted abstracts in APA 7th Edition due by [February 10, 2024].
Use Times New Roman Font size 12 for text, Title: Font size 14, Line spacing: 1.5, Justified.
The anticipated publication date for the book is [February 25, 2024].

EDITORS:
Sourabh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Centre for Languages and Communication, SGT
University, Gurugram, India
Dr Vineet Kumar, Assistant Professor, Centre for Languages and Communication, SGT
University, Gurugram, India
CONTACT INFORMATION: sourabh1712@gmail.com for inquiries and submissions.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

CFP: International Conference on #Postcolonial Studies: "#Trajectories and #Transitions of (Post)#colonialism" London CIR-Aug 2024



The conference will explore the historical and theoretical dimensions of colonial and postcolonial studies and it will focus on the impact colonialism had on political, social, economic and cultural domains. It will examine various forms of colonial domination and control as well as theories and practices of resistance.

Recognising the important role of postcolonial thought and scholarship, the conference will consider colonial discourses prevalent in different parts of the world. It will look at the complexities of colonial and postcolonial subjects and identities and analyse ideologies of racial, cultural, class and gender difference. Colonial trauma and psychosocial effects of colonial domination will be discussed, as well as the concepts of authenticity, ambivalence and hybridity.

The conference sessions will also address the questions of human rights, environment, neocolonialism and techno-capitalism, to name just a few.

Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

History and ideologies of colonialism
Capitalism and imperialism
Colonial and anticolonial discourses
Anti-colonial movements and theories of resistance
Nation and nationalism
(Post)colonialism and race
(Post)colonialism and language
(Post)colonialism and gender
(Post)colonialism and education
(Post)colonialism and religion
Globalisation and postcolonialism
Postcolonial subjects and identities
Colonial trauma
Postmodernism and postcolonialism
Diaspora, multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism
Postcolonialism and culinary studies
Postcolonialism and human rights
Indigenous studies
Postcolonial spatialities, memory and remembrance
(Post)colonialism and the environment
(Neo)colonialism and techno-capitalism
Decolonisation of knowledge
Pandemic and Postcolonialism
Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, we invite speakers who work in literary studies, history, philosophy, anthropology, cultural studies, linguistics, psychology, political sciences, sociology, law, economics, IT and other disciplines.

Submissions may propose various formats, including:

Individually submitted papers (organised into panels by the committee)
Panels (3-4 individual papers)
Roundtable discussions (led by one of the presenters)
Posters
Proposals (up to 250 words) accompanied by a brief bio note should be sent to: postcolonialism@lcir.co.uk.





Dr. Anna Hamling

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

CFP: International Graduate Conference: #Protecting Our #Education, #Protecting Our #Futures- University of #Cincinnati -March 1, 2024

 





According to CRT Forward, a tracking project initiative created by the UCLA School of Law’s Critical Race Studies Program that “provides a comprehensive examination of anti-CRT measures limiting teaching, curricula, trainings, access to certain texts and books, and policy alterations,” there are at least 750 anti-critical race theory (anti-CRT) measures in play across the country. Similarly, The Chronicle of Higher Education’s DEI Legislation Tracker is following 40 bills that prohibit a variety of pro-DEI activities and initiatives.These varying legislative measures have been devised at every level of governance, from local school boards to city and state governments. However, despite the wide geographical and legislative range, these measures all share a common aim: to restrict educational institutions’ control over what will be taught and who will teach it.

Such political and legislative pressures make up just one facet of what is a more widespread concern among administrators, educators, and students: liberal arts educational values are under threat. While such a truth is by no means new, today’s task of protecting educational access, freedom, and control is uniquely contextualized by, among other considerations, unprecedented political realities, evolving AI technologies, and persistent social and cultural upheaval. It is this unique moment that inspires the theme for this year’s University of Cincinnati Graduate Student Conference: Protecting Our Education, Protecting Our Futures.

We aim for this conference to be truly interdisciplinary. Thus, we envision presenters from a variety of backgrounds and representing a range of approaches speaking to this theme by sharing research that highlights issues—from a global to a local scale—which pose a threat to the values of education. In highlighting these issues, we hope that presenters will also offer their ideas for ways to manage these threats, or even turn them into opportunities for learning. While we encourage a wide application of this theme, some possible topics include:

  • DEI initiatives in educational spaces
  • Labor conditions in educational spaces
  • Un/Ethical AI use in educational spaces
  • Non-/Violence in/around educational spaces
  • The value of a liberal arts education
  • Social justice pedagogy and educational practices
  • Activist literacies, rhetorics, or pedagogies related to disability, antiracism, economic justice, linguistic justice, gender, and/or sexuality
  • Public protest ideologies, histories, or materialities
  • Political rhetorics

Does this spark an idea? Share it with us! Please submit individual proposals of up to 250 words or panel proposals of no more than 500 words to UCGradConf2024@gmail.com by January 12, 2024. With your proposal, please also include your name, your university affiliation, your department affiliation, and the title of your presentation. For panel presentations, please designate different speakers by number and include the title of the presentation for each speaker. Each session will be an hour and 15 minutes long, with an average presentation time of 15 minutes. Alternative (multimodal, interactive, etc.) presentations are welcome.

Some good-to-know info: There is no registration fee for this conference. Not only that, lunch and other light refreshments will be provided. We know these are important considerations for graduate students! 


Conference Date: Friday, March 1, 2024

Conference Location: University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio

Conference Website: https://ucgradconference2024.weebly.com/