The Making of Friends

The Making of Friends

                                                             Edgar Guest

Life is sweet because of the 
      friends we have made
And the things which in common
      we share;
We want to life on, not because
      of our selves,
But because of the ones who 
      would care.
It's living and doing for 
      somebody else
On that all of life's splendor
      depends, 
And the joy of it all, when we 
    count it all up,
Is found in the making of friends.

Edgar Albert Guest

(Adopted from Internet1 2011-12 Edition)

GloCALL 2014

‘GloCALL 2014′, Ahmedabad, October 9-11

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sheth R.A College of Arts And Commerce (Ahmedabad) is organizing Eighth Joint International Conference from 9th -11th October 2014 at  Bhavan’s College Campus. The theme of the conference is ‘COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING’.

Computer has become a language in itself. Today Computer Assisted teaching has become a challenge for faculty and students both. There are new technologies and concepts which are becoming more and more frequent in teaching and learning process.

All over the globe and in India the grants, endowments and finances are available for Institutions to be enriched in ICT environment by using more and more IT based equipment like laptop/ Desktop/ White Board/ Skype based lectures and online tools, software and lecture techniques like YouTube and virtual classrooms.

It’s time to initiate a learning process about how we can enhance the use of ICT or Computer Assisted learning environment in Humanities, Social Sciences and Languages.

To upkeep the trend for the first time in Indian Continent an International Conference is organized jointly by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sheth R A College of Arts and Commerce, Ahmedabad and GloCALL, an international organization to promote Computer assisted language learning. (Language here means computer language and not limited to Bhasha in general terms.)

PLENARY SPEAKERS

• Prof. M M Pant
• Thomas Robb
• Claire Bradin
• Vance Stevens.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014

January 15                   : Opening of proposal submission
May 15                         : Deadline for proposal submissions
June 15                         : Acceptance for Abstract
June 30                         : Notices of acceptance sent out
August 30                    : Deadline for registration of all presenters
August 30                    : Deadline for pre-registration of participants (early bird)
September 15              : Release of a preliminary conference program
September 30              : Deadline for regular pre-registration
October 9                     : Pre-conference workshops
October  10-11            : Plenary & concurrent sessions

REGISTRATION FEE
Faculty                        : Rs 2400/-

Research Students    : Rs 1500/-

Virtual Presentation : Rs 900/-

Registration deadline: 30th September, 2014

For more information, contact Neerja Gupta on her email drneerjaarun@yahoo.com.

Conference: ‘Twelfth International Conference on Books

Conference: ‘Twelfth International Conference on Books, Publishing, and Libraries’, USA, November 2014

Simmons College Boston, USA is hosting the ‘Twelfth International Conference on Books, Publishing, and Libraries’ on November 8-9, 2014.

Call For Papers

The International Advisory Board is pleased to announce the Call For Papers for the Twelfth International Conference on Books, Publishing and Libraries. The Books, Publishing and Libraries Conference will be held 8-9 November 2014 at the prestigious Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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SPECIAL CONFERENCE FOCUS:

“Disruptive Technologies and the Evolution of Book Publishing and Library Development”
Change for the better, or change for the worse? New technology in publishing and library science disrupts established literary, academic and business models. How can we assess the impact of a constantly flowing river of change? Will the books or libraries of tomorrow look anything like those of yesterday or today? Are the e-book, the blog post, the app and the tweet just the beginning of a deeper revolution? Will algorithms “think” just like humans in the future when we research a topic or store our narratives and information? Is respect and preference for print and physical libraries the new Luddite view, or is it still a sensible, viable posture in the volatile realm of today’s and tomorrow’s writing, reading, publishing and library science?

The 2014 meeting will feature a special focus on this provocative subject. We welcome open debate, discourse and research from participants that center on this special topic, as well as any other themes or issues relevant to books, publishing, and libraries.

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Conference Themes:

We are inviting proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, or colloquia  addressing books and publishing through one of the following themes:

Publishing Practices: Past, Present, and Future

Books and Libraries

Reading, Writing, Literacy, and Learning

Proposal ideas that extend beyond these thematic areas will also be considered. For more information about the ideas and themes underlying this community, see Our Focus.

We also offer participation options for those individuals who cannot attend the conference. Authors who wish to submit an article for potential publication in the Book Journal may submit a Proposal for Article Submission, while all members of the knowledge community with an accepted proposal may submit an online presentation to the knowledge community YouTube channel.

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Submit a Conference Proposal

To learn more about preparing and submitting your conference proposal, including guidelines, deadlines, and “how-to” information, go to Submitting Your Work: Conference Presentations.

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Conference Details

To learn more about the conference, including speakers, session formats, venue, registration, and the like, stay in The Conferencesection of the website and use the navigation bar on the left to access desired information.

‘Twelfth International Conference on Books, Publishing, and Libraries’, USA, November 2014

Sociolinguistics Symposium

Sociolinguistics Symposium 20, June 15-18, 2014, Jyväskylä, Finland

Abstract submission has closed for this event. 

Note from the conference organizers:

The University of Jyväskylä, Finland, is proud to announce that in 2014 it will host the leading international conference on language in society, SS20. The theme of the conference is Language, Time and Space.

We warmly welcome you here to discuss fundamental issues in sociolinguistics and discourse studies, and not only to rethink our present understanding of these disciplines but also to imagine their future frontiers. Our main areas of interest will be connectivity and trajectories of language resources in time and space; how language practices change, vary and alternate in their different geographical, social and political contexts; and how they come together in different nexuses emerging from what can be called ‘rhizomatic’ circulations.

We are pleased to invite papers on both theoretical issues and empirical findings.

If you have any queries please contact us by email at ss20info@jyu.fi.

For more information on the event, visit the Sociolinguistics Symposium 20 website.

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SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION

SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION

21ST – 23RD SEPTEMBER 2014

(Rethinking Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century)

CALL FOR PAPERS

The South Africa International Conference on Education (SAICE) is an international refereed conference that is dedicated to the advancement of the practices in education. SAICE 2014 aims to offer a platform for academics and researchers from all over the world to deliberate, network and present a wide range of perspectives, scholarship, and expertise in the pursuit of excellence in education.

PAPER SUBMISSION

The SAICE 2014 invites submission of papers on the following areas:

IMPORTANT DATES
*Authors that want to submit only abstracts (for presentation purpose), the abstracts will appear only in the book of abstracts but will not be included in the Conference Proceedings.

** Papers that their authors’ did not register before the late registration deadline may NOT be included in the Conference Proceedings.
Maximum of two papers will be accepted per author

Venue: Manhattan Hotel Pretoria

Advisory Board

Prof. A. Mji, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Prof. A. Arigbabu, Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria

Dr. M. P. Rankhumise, Central University of technology, South Africa

Mr. Jonatan Muzangwa, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

Dr. S. B Ijeh, Delta state University, Nigeria

Prof. A. Bayaga, University of Zululand, South Africa

Dr. N. P. Okafor, University of Lagos, Nigeria

Dr. U. Ogbonnaya, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Rev. (Dr) A. O. Fatade, Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria

Dr. R. Ogidan African Council for Distance Education, Kenya

Dr. F. O. Nkire, Abia State University, Nigeria

Paper Submission Format

All papers must be submitted in English and be sent in MS word format

Abstract Submission format

The abstract should provide a summary of the paper in maximum of 500 words. It should include the name of the author(s), the institutional/organization affiliation(s), and the email address(es) of the author(s).

Please indicate at end of the abstract the type of presentation (Oral or Poster) that you wish to give at the conference.

Full Paper Submission FormatPage size: A4 (29.7 × 21.0 cm)
Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides.Font type: Times New RomanLine space: Single.
Word Limit: The paper should be maximum of 4,500 words or 10 pages in length (including references, tables, graphs, and figures).Title : Centered, 14 point sizes, Bold
Authors, affiliation: Centered, 12 point sizes, italic, superscripts of different affiliation (1, 2, …)
Main text: Times New Roman, 12 point sizes.

The paper should include but not limited to the following:

1. Purpose/objectives of the paper
2. Conceptual/theoretical background or framework
3. Methods/ techniques
4. Results/findings
5. Conclusion
6. References (APA style).

FORMAT OF PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will either be oral or in poster form.
Oral presentation will consist of three to four presentations in a 60 minute session.

PAPER REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE POLICY

SAICE 2014 welcomes papers on any of the areas listed above.  The abstract will be reviewed by experts in the field to determine their suitability for presentation at the conference.

Each full paper will be subjected to double blind reviews and based on the reviewers comments the editorial board will take decision to accept the paper or not. All accepted full papers will be published in the conference proceedings which will be issued at the conference.

If you have any inquiries, suggestions or need further information please send us an email at:   info@aarf.org.

CONFERENCE of INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

25th GENERAL CONFERENCE of INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

CALL FOR PAPERS

Uniting for Peace: Building Sustainable Peace Through Universal Values

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - August 10-14 2014
DEADLINE for SUBMISSION of PROPOSALS: APRIL 30th 2014

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to participate 25th IPRA GENERAL CONFERENCE which will be held in Istanbul, TURKEY, 10-14 August, 2014.
We welcome paper, poster and panel proposals from all peace researchers related to the following IPRA Commissions. Interested participants have the option of suggesting new panels or sessions.
All the accepted papers will be published in the conference book.
Please forward this e-mail to your colleagues and potential authors who might be interested in.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Nesrin Kenar, co- Secretary General – IPRA
On the behalf of Organizing Committee

IPRA COMMISSIONS

Art and Peace Commission

Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Commission

Eastern Europe Commission

Ecology and Peace Commission (EPC)

Forced Migration Commission

Gender and Peace Commission

Global Political Economy Commission

Indigenous Peoples' Rights Commission

Internal Conflicts Commission

International Human Rights Commission

Nonviolence Commission

Peace Culture and Communications Commission

Peace Education Commission

Peace History Commission

Peace Journalism Commission

Peace Theories Commission

Reconciliation and Transitional Justice Commission

Religion and Peace Commission

Security and Disarmament Commission

Sport and Peace Commission

Youth and Peace Commission

Peace Tourism Commission

Conference Web page : www.ipra2014.org

Conference Secretariat: ipra2014@ipra2014.org

conferences

Kanthapura

Kanthapura

Rajarao's first novel, Kanthapura(1938) is a well known novel. It deals with the Gandhian influence on the Indian freedom movement. The narrative technique which the writer appropriated from the tradition of Harikatha is the key success of the novel. Raja rao collects the materials for his novel from the history, culture and political movements of pre-independent India. The writer pictures an ideal Indian village, Kanthapura, where the story takes place. Kanthapura is one of the gems of Indian narrative literature.

Characters in the novel
Main character: Moorthy
Achakka an old woman
Jayaramachar
Bade Khan
Rangamma

For Rajarao

For R.K.Narayan

For Mulk Raj Anand

For Periods-of-Amercian-English-literature

For Periods-of-English-literature

For The-history-of-English video

For simile

For Robert Brownings Last-ride-together

For John-Milton's-Paradise-Lost

For Joseph-conrad's-heart-of-darkness Video

For John Milton

For Charles Dicken's A Tale-of-two-cities

For Thomas Hardy's Mayor-of-casterbridge

The Inheritance of Loss

The Inheritance of Loss

The Inheritance of Loss, her second novel, written by Kiran Desai, a grand narrative which encompose the socio- cultural milieu of India and Nepal. In 2006, It was selected for Booker Prize for fiction. The novel discusses various number of themes from love to insurgency of youth. Through this novel, Kiran Desai tries to portray the inherent contradictions of desires of individuals and the society in which they live. This novel excels due to the Desai's endeavor to depict the harsh realities in its true colors with a touch of irony and humor.

Two main characters: Biju and Sai

For Periods-of-Amercian-English-literature

For Periods-of-English-literature

For The-history-of-English video

For simile

For Robert Brownings Last-ride-together

For John-Milton's-Paradise-Lost

For Joseph-conrad's-heart-of-darkness Video

For John Milton

For Charles Dicken's A Tale-of-two-cities

For Thomas Hardy's Mayor-of-casterbridge

International ELTAI Conference

9^th International and 49^th Annual ELTAI Conference 
VIT University
 Jaipur.
On
'English from Classes to Masses' 
21-23 August 2014 hosted by Jaipur Chapter

Sub-themes

Approaches

1. The Role of the mother-tongue in teaching English,
2. Teaching English in non-English medium classes
3. Teaching Slow Learners,.
4. Guidance and counselling
5. Diagnostic testing and remedial teaching
6. Enrichment programmes for slow learners,
7. Teaching English to Rural and Urban children,
8. The influence of the home on classroom learning'
9. Impact of Globalization on our teaching English
10. Different Approaches to the development of linguistic competence.
11. Motivating learners.

Methodology:

1. Collaborative learning
2. Teaching homogeneous and heterogeneous groups
3. Teaching Employability skills in ESL classroom.
4. Classroom climate for efective learning
5. The Fun method of teaching English.
6. Translation and Task-based Teaching.
7. Developing Fluency and Accuracy in communication.
8. Group work.
9. Projects and Assignments.

Evaluation:

1. Formative Evaluation
2. Portfolio Assessment
3. Online tests

Technology:

1. Technological tools for enhancement of learning
2. Using blogs for developing linguistic skills
3. Podcasts and their use in developing oral communication
4. The Virtual Classroom
5. Language Laboratory

Deadline for submission of Abstracts: 31 May 2014

The Abstract should be sent as an E mail attachment to shailamhn@yahoo.co.in with a copy to eltai_india@yahoo.co.in and rajas.eltai@gmail.com

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration up to ........................
ELTAI Members                      - Rs. 900/-
Non-ELTAI Members                   - Rs.1000/-

Registration Fees : ..........................
ELTAI Members                      - Rs. 1000/-
Non-ELTAI Members                   - Rs.1100/-

For school teachers:RS 500/- only
On the spot Registration:RS 1200/-
oversea participants:USD 50/-

Mode of Payment:

Registration fee includes conference kit, lunch and refreshments.

Registration form, duly filled in, should be sent along with a DD in favour of ELTAI, in respect of payment of Registration fee to:

The Secretary , ELTAI
 D-54, Third Floor, Anandham Apartment
156, SIDCO Nagar Main Road
Villivakkam Chennai – 600 049 
For further details contact

 sanjayarorajaipur@yahoo.com

98293 45035 

visit our conference website-www.eltaiconferences.com

International Conference on Arts, Education & Cultural Studuies

International Conference on Arts, Education & Cultural Studuies - 2014 International conference is organized by ICAECS during 13-14th June, 2014 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 30th April 2014  For more information visit: http://icaecs2014.wix.com/conference

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

International Association for media and communication research

EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION FOR IAMCR 2014

Discount "early bird" registration fees for IAMCR's 2014 conference in Hyderabad, India apply untilWednesday 30 April. After that, fees increase by $50 to $100.

Fees for IAMCR members are up to $250 less than for non-members. Your membership fees must be current to qualify for these special members' fees. Processing fees can take time, please do not wait until the last minute.

• To register for IAMCR 2014 go to http://iamcr2014.org/registration/
• To check that your membership is current or to request a link to renew it online, contact membership (at) iamcr.org
• To become a new member of IAMCR visit http://www.iamcr.org/join-iamcr/

IAMCR 2014 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

IAMCR registration information, including the fee structure, has been published on the IAMCR2014 website. 

Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941), sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music. Author of Gitanjali and its "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse", he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. In translation his poetry was viewed as spiritual and mercurial; however, his "elegant prose and magical poetry" remain largely unknown outside Bengal. Tagore introduced new prose and verse forms and the use of colloquial language into Bengali literature, thereby freeing it from traditional models based on classical Sanskrit. He was highly influential in introducing the best of Indian culture to the West and vice versa, and he is generally regarded as the outstanding creative artist of modern South Asia.

A Pirali Brahmin from Calcutta, Tagore wrote poetry as an eight-year-old. At age sixteen, he released his first substantial poemsunder the pseudonym Bhānusiṃha ("Sun Lion"), which were seized upon by literary authorities as long-lost classics. He graduated to his first short stories and dramas—and the aegis of his birth name—by 1877. As a humanist, universalist internationalist, and strident nationalist he denounced the Raj and advocated independence from Britain. As an exponent of the Bengal Renaissance, he advanced a vast canon that comprised paintings, sketches and doodles, hundreds of texts, and some two thousand songs; his legacy endures also in the institution he founded, Visva-Bharati University.

Tagore modernised Bengali art by spurning rigid classical forms and resisting linguistic strictures. His novels, stories, songs, dance-dramas, and essays spoke to topics political and personal. Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced) and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World) are his best-known works, and his verse, short stories, and novels were acclaimed—or panned—for their lyricism, colloquialism, naturalism, and unnatural contemplation. His compositions were chosen by two nations as national anthems: India's Jana Gana Mana and Bangladesh's Amar Shonar Bangla.

Works Translated into English

* Chitra	1914
* Creative Unity	1922
* The Crescent Moon	1913
* The Cycle of Spring	1919
* Fireflies	1928
* Fruit-Gathering	1916
* The Fugitive	1921
* The Gardener	1913
* Gitanjali: Song Offerings	1912
* Glimpses of Bengal	1991
* The Home and the World	1985
* The Hungry Stones	1916
* I Won't Let you Go: Selected Poems	1991
* The King of the Dark Chamber	1914
* Letters from an Expatriate in Europe	2012
* The Lover of God	2003
* Mashi	1918
* My Boyhood Days	1943
* My Reminiscences	1991
* Nationalism	1991
* The Post Office	1914
* Sadhana: The Realisation of Life	1913
* Selected Letters	1997
* Selected Poems	1994
* Selected Short Stories	1991
* Songs of Kabir	1915
* The Spirit of Japan	1916
* Stories from Tagore	1918
* Stray Birds	1916
* Vocation	1913

Source: Wikipedia