Post-Graduate and Research
Department of English
St Berchmans College, Changanacherry
U G C Sponsored National Seminar The Empire and the Bard of AvonCall for Papers
Sir/Madam
The Post-Graduate and Research Department of English, S B College, Changanacherry is organizing a two-day National Seminar on 25th and 26th of February 2016 on the Topic : “The Empire and the Bard of Avon” to commemorate the fourth death centenary (1616-2016) of William Shakespeare. The department of English with its long history of Shakespeare theatre finds it a fitting tribute to begin the centenary celebrations.
The primary focus of the seminar is on the Roman plays and all that is Roman in Shakespeare as the word ‘Empire’ originally meant. You may concentrate on the three Roman plays, namely, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Coriolanus or on the Roman poems of Shakespeare or even on the influence of Classical Rome in his other works. One of the sessions of the seminar will be dedicated to make an in-depth study in this line.
Another obvious priority is the postcolonial responses to Shakespearean writings as the word ‘Empire’ signifies today. You can choose any work of Shakespeare and come up with a postcolonial perspective of the same.
The third category of research that we expect to happen in and through this seminar is the broadening of Shakespearean scholarship at large. All original studies in this area, including performance, adaptation and translation, are welcome.
Papers from teachers, research scholars and students of Universities and Colleges in India are invited.
Dates to Remember
1. Deadline for the submission of Abstracts : 30/01/2016
2. Intimation of the acceptance of the Abstract : 05/02/2016
3. Deadline for the submission of full papers : 19/02/2016
4. National Seminar at SB : 25, 26/ 02/2016.
About the Abstract
The abstract should be in 300 words and should be sent to any of the email addresses given below. The abstracts will be assessed by a peer review committee and the acceptance will be intimated. The abstract should include the following
1. Name of the Presenter
2. Designation
3. Address of the Institution
4. Email and Mobile Number
5. Topic/ Title of the paper
About the Full Paper
1. Papers should be between 3000-5000 words in length.
2. The MLA 7th edition format should be followed
3. The text must be in Times New Roman, size 12, and double spaced.
We solicit your papers and participation in the seminar. Other details of the seminar will be conveyed to the participants through email and seminar brochure.
Thank You,
Dr Mathew Jose K Fr Jose Jacob
(Head of the Department) (Co-ordinator)
Please Note
1. The Seminar Participation and Duty Certificates will be issued to the participants, provided they attend the seminar on both the days from 10am - 4pm.
3. For inquiries please contact : Fr Jose Jacob - +91 9744219327
Mr. Anish K Joseph - +91 9846702410
Mr. Nithin Varghese - +91 9497669286
Dr Vimal Mohan John - +91 7561859062
