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Monday, August 19, 2024

CFP: Two-Day National Conference on the theme INDIAN ETHOS IN ENGLISH WRITINGS 24th and 25th October 2024(Hybrid Mode)-SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR



DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
Is Organising a Two-Day National Conference
on the theme
INDIAN ETHOS IN ENGLISH WRITINGS
24th and 25th October 2024
(Online and Offline Mode)

About Central University of Kashmir

The Central University of Jammu & Kashmir was stablished alongside 15 other Central Universities in the year 2009 by an Act of Parliament. Later the university was bifurcated into two Universities: the Central  University of Kashmir (CUK) and the Central University of Jammu (CUJ). Currently, the University has Nine (09) schools with 21 constituent Teaching Departments offering over 45 PG, UG, diploma, research, and Vocational programmes.

About the Department of English
The Department of English is the first department established in the School of Languages (SOL), Central University of Kashmir. The Department provides an intellectually nourishing and conducive atmosphere to the students aspiring to undertake an in-depth study of English Literature as it offers a variety of courses covering all the major genres of English literature and the fundamentals of English language teaching. 

About the Conference
The Two-Day National Conference on Indian Ethos in English Writings aims to embark on an exploratory journey to uncover the nuances of Indian culture and identity as represented in English literature. The event will bring together scholars, writers, and researchers to discuss, debate, and share insights on the intersection of Indian culture and English literature. This confluence of scholars, writers, and researchers will delve into the complexities of Indian English writings, examining how the country's rich heritage and traditions are portrayed in various genres and periods. Through keynote addresses, paper presentations, and interactive sessions, the conference seeks to foster a deeper understanding of India's cultural landscape and literary terrain. By providing a platform for discussion, debate, and creative expression, the event endeavours to unravel the intricacies of Indian ethos in English writings, ultimately contributing to a richer understanding of the nation's cultural identity. Join us in this intellectual sojourn and uncover the essence of India's cultural soul.
Sub-themes / Tracks
1. Indian identity in English literature
2. Cultural nuances in Indian English writing
3. Representation of Indian ethos in English literature
4. Intersection of tradition and modernity in Indian
English writings
5. Indianness in English Language
6. Indian Knowledge System Vis-à-vis English Writings
Target Audience
1. Scholars and researchers in English literature, language and cultural studies
2. Writers and authors of Indian English literature
3. Scholars/students pursuing higher studies in English literature
4. Cultural enthusiasts and literature lovers



Call for Papers and participation
Abstract: 300 words with author/s details (affiliation, email id & mobile number) by or before 27th Sep. 2024
Full Paper: 3000 words by or before 15th Oct.2024
Category-wise Registration Fee in INR
Early bird registration - Before 2nd Oct.2024

Paper Presentation Only Participation
                Online     Offline Online   Offline
Faculty    1200         2500     900     2000
Scholars    900         2000     600     1800
Regular Registration - After 2nd Oct. 2024

Paper Presentation Only Participation
                    Online    Offline     Online     Offline
Faculty         1500     3000         1200         2500
Scholars        1000     2500         800         2000



Chief Patron
Prof.A.Ravinder Nath
Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, Central University of Kashmir
Chairperson
Prof.Sandhya Tiwari
Head, Department of English; Dean, School of Languages
Coordinators
Dr.E.Krishna Chaitanya, Assoc.Prof., Department of English
Dr.Ihsan-ur- Rahim Malik, Asst. Prof., Department of English
Dr.Ishrat Bashir, Asst. Prof., Department of English
Mr.Sunil Kumar Mannil, Asst. Prof., Department of English
Organising Team
Scholars, students & staff of the Dept. of English RSVP
Dr.E.Krishna Chaitanya -9550916069
Sudeb Mondal – 7074062363
Shahid Nabi – 9682506446

Sunday, February 18, 2024

CFP: International Seminar on #Foucault and #Postcolonial Governmentalities in South Asia-24-25 May, 2024- ILSR, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

This seminar hinges on South Asian governmentalities (Legg and Heath, 2018), as experienced in postcolonial South Asian nation states. They were erstwhile colonies, liberated through intense anti-colonial struggles against the British, a move that involved totalizing discourses of autonomy and nation-making. The newly born nations, supposed to be democratic guardian states, however, adopted the sovereign logic of governmentality and gradually most postcolonial nation states in South Asia, engulfed in internecine conflicts, diluted its nourishing roles to legitimize structural authoritarianism. They often demonstrate autocratic tendencies, evolving into absolutist state-machines, adopting culturalist disciplinary technologies to govern its citizens. There are occasional signs of carceral despotism, liquidating norm-deviant voices, adopting bio-political control in the name of national integration, identity and securitization. All these 
governmentality-oriented highhandedness demand a fresh Foucauldian analysis of normative categories such as power, civil society, territoriality, identity, state control, security, etc in the South Asian contexts. Postcolonial scholars, so far, have primarily looked into the perspectival reservoir of indigenous thinkers (quite understandably and legitimately so) but a larger Foucauldian critical hermeneutics can offer fresh 
analytical tools to understand the postcolonial biopolitical predicament. This proposed Kolkata chapter of 
the World Foucault Congress will look into the postcolonial governmentality question through the 
Foucauldian lens.
Original scientific paper proposals are invited, focusing on but not limited to the following areas of 
research:

  • Foucault, Postcolonial State and Governmentality
  • Foucault, South Asian biopolitics and bio-sociality
  • Gender and Sexuality in the Global South and Foucault
  • Foucault and Postcolonial Literary, cultural Agenda 
  • Prison Reform, Incarceration in South Asia and Foucault
  • Foucault and Postcolonial Nationalist Discourses
  • Foucault and Postcolonial Human Rights 
  • Violence and Postcolonial Discourse of Power
  • Foucault and the Question of Identity
  • Foucault and the Question of Caste, Race and Religion in South Asia, etc
  • Foucault, Neoliberalism and Subalternity
  • Foucault, Anthropocene and Critical Animal Studies
  • Foucault and Psychoanalysis

Method of submission of proposal:
Submit an abstract (300 words maximum) with a short bio-note (150 words) within March 10, 2024 to 
foucaultcongresskolkata@gmail.com
Selection results will be communicated within 25 March, 2024
Selected abstracts will be asked to submit a full paper of 3000-4000 words (for a presentation of 15-
20 minutes) within 15 May 2024
Confirmed Invited Speakers:
Deana Heath, University of Liverpool 
Srila Roy, University of the Witwatersrand 
Anup Dhar, Ruhr University Bochum 
Sreenanti Banerjee, University of Bristol 
Jonathan Saha, Durham University
Convenors:
Anindya Sekhar Purakayastha, ILSR, Kolkata
Subhendra Bhowmick, Sidho Kanho Birsha University
Mursed Alam, Gour College, University of Gour Banga
Selected candidates will be informed about the registration process in due course of time. For any 
queries reach us at foucaultcongresskolkata@gmail.com

Contact Information

Submit an abstract (300 words maximum) with a short bio-note (150 words) within March 10, 2024 to 
foucaultcongresskolkata@gmail.com
Selection results will be communicated within 25 March, 2024
Selected abstracts will be asked to submit a full paper of 3000-4000 words (for a presentation of 15-
20 minutes) within 15 May 2024

Selected candidates will be informed about the registration process in due course of time. For any queries reach us at foucaultcongresskolkata@gmail.com

Contact Email
foucaultcongresskolkata@gmail.com