International Conference on English Language and Literature: Readings and Reflections 7 – 8 August 2015

GITAM UNIVERSITY
Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bengaluru
(Estd. u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade
www.gitam.edu

International Conference
on
English Language and Literature:
Readings and Reflections
7 – 8 August 2015

Organized by

Department of English

GITAM University

Hyderabad

in association with

ELT@I Medak Chapter

(English Language Teachers’ Association of India)

www.eltaimedakchapter.com

Conference Objective 

The  objective  of  the  conference  is  to create  a  platform  for  academicians,  research  scholars  and  students  to  share  their views on various aspects of English  Language and Literature.

Sub-themes

  Impact of Technology on EnglishLanguage

  Transitions in English Language   (from 14th-21st Century)

  English Language in Journalism

  English Language in Films, Television, Advertisements and Social Media 

  Englishes on Campuses

  English for Empowerment

  Politics of Language and Literature

  Literature in Translation

  Observations and Interpretations: Fiction, Non Fiction and Drama

  Sense and Sensibilities: Poetry, SongLyrics, Ad Jingles and Graffiti

  Of People and Places: Travelogues,Biographies and Autobiographies

Guidelines for Paper Submission:

An  abstract  of  about  250  -  300  words

typed  in  a  single  column  with  double 

spacing  (Font:  Times  New  Roman, 

Size:12)  should  be  sent  to engconf.gitamhyd@gmail.com  on  or before  31stMay, 2015.

Each  participant  should  send  only  one abstract. Each paper must be presented by only one author. Co-authors may register separately.  The  word  limit  is  between 2000  -  3000 words  and should adhere to  the latest MLA Style Sheet guidelines. Full papers  will be sent for peer review and selected  ones  will  be  published  in  the  conference proceedings with ISBN.

Registration Fee (INR):

Indian Participants:

  Professionals   2500/- 

  ELTAI Members   2000/- 

  Research Scholars     1500/- 

  Students         1000/- 

Overseas Participants:

  Professionals      $ 85/-  SAARC Participants 

  Research Scholars       $ 50/-  Students    

The  registration  fee  includes  conference kit, lunch and tea on both the days.

Important Dates: 

Submission of Abstracts: 31.05.2015

Intimation-Abstract Acceptance: 07.6.2015

Last Date for Registration:30.06.2015 

Submission of Full Papers:30.06.2015

Proposed City Tour on 09.08.2015:

Interested delegates may register for the

city tour by paying an additional amount

of    1000/- towards transport.

Contact Persons:

Dr. K.V. Madhavi   +91-9701209618 

Dr. K.Tejaswani   +91-9573082527

Dr. V.V. Abhilash  +91-9581204050

Registration:

Interested  candidates  may  apply  in  the  prescribed  format  along  with  the 

Registration Fee. Payments may be made through a Demand Draft drawn on any 

nationalized  bank  in  favor  of  English  Conf  –  GITAM  HYD  payable  at 

Rudraram, Medak, or through online fund transfer.

For Online Transaction:

English Conf – GITAM HYD

Account No.: 6323891576

IFSC: IDIB000G096

Indian Bank, GITAM University, Hyderabad Campus, 

Rudraram Village, Patancheru,  Medak – 502329.

or

Filled  in  Registration  Form  should  be  sent  along  with  the  DD  to  The  Head, 

Department  of  English,  GITAM  University,  Rudraram,  Patancheru  Mandal, 

Medak District - 502329, Telangana, India. 

In case of online payment of registration fee, confirmation of payment along  with 

registration form should be mailed to engconf.gitamhyd@gmail.com.

Accommodation (non-AC) on sharing basis  will be provided in the university

hostels  on  payment  of     350/-  per  day  per  head  (inclusive  of  breakfast  and 

dinner). Please inform at the time of registration, if accommodation is required.