🌏 Reimagining English Studies: International Conference on Emerging Humanities at Scott Christian College | August 29–30, 2025

The Department of English, Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, in collaboration with the Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science, is organizing a Two-Day International Conference (Hybrid Mode) on the theme “Emerging Humanities: New Pathways in English Studies” on 29th and 30th August 2025.

This scholarly gathering invites academicians, research scholars, and students to critically engage with the evolving dimensions of English Studies in a globalized, interdisciplinary, and technologically advanced world.

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🏛️ About the Institution

Established in 1893, Scott Christian College is one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest and most reputed institutions of higher learning. Affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade, the college houses 17 undergraduate, 15 postgraduate, and 11 research departments, making it a beacon of academic excellence in South India.

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📚 Conference Theme: Emerging Humanities

The field of English Studies is no longer confined to traditional literary analysis. Under the umbrella of Emerging Humanities, the discipline is now intersecting with urgent global concerns such as climate change, artificial intelligence, health, digital cultures, and social justice.

This conference aims to foster intellectual exchange in areas such as:

• Digital, Medical, and Environmental Humanities

• AI and Data Humanities

• Decolonial and Disability Humanities

• Posthumanism and Transhumanities

• Feminist, Queer, and Indigenous Literatures

• Public, Activist, and Energy Humanities

• And over 60 innovative domains listed under Emerging Humanities

📌 View complete sub-theme list in the conference brochure.

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🎯 Objectives of the Conference

• To deepen understanding of contemporary pathways in English studies

• To encourage interdisciplinary innovation and global perspectives

• To build networks among educators, researchers, and thought leaders

• To contribute to future research and teaching methodologies in English studies

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📝 Call for Papers

Original and unpublished research papers are invited. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words, and full papers must be limited to 2,500 words, including references. Submissions should be made in MS Word (2003/2007) format and follow standard discipline-specific guidelines.

📧 Submit your manuscript to: coninlit@gmail.com

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📘 Publication Opportunity

Selected papers will be published in:

• An Edited Book with ISBN, or

• A Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal with ISSN

Note: These are not conference proceedings.

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💻 Hybrid Mode: Flexible Participation

Participants may present and attend sessions either offline (at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil) or online.

Those unable to attend can opt for in-absentia paper presentation with publication against a nominal processing fee.

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💸 Registration & Fee Details

Category	Description	Fee (INR)
Participants	Only Participation	₹600
Presenters	Presentation + e-Publication	₹1800
Presenters	Presentation + e-Publication + Hard Copy	₹2300
In-absentia	Presentation + Publication	₹500 (extra)

Bank Details for Payment:

• A/C Name: BODHI INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL

• A/C Number: 37372044860

• IFSC Code: SBIN0018158

• Bank: State Bank of India, Andalpuram, Madurai, TN

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🗓️ Key Date

• Last Date for Registration: 27 August 2025

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📲 Contact & Queries

For details and registration, WhatsApp coordination is mandatory.
📞 +91 75388 22151
📧 coninlit@gmail.com

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👥 Organizing Committee Highlights

• Patron: Dr. D. Henry Raja, Principal, Scott Christian College

• Conveners:

  • Dr. J. G. Duresh, Vice Principal, Scott Christian College

  • Dr. S. Balakrishnan, Editor, Bodhi Journal

• Organizing Secretary: Dr. A. Linda Primlyn, Controller of Examinations, Scott Christian College

A strong academic and editorial team ensures a rigorous and inspiring conference experience.

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This conference offers a unique opportunity to redefine the humanities, engage in critical discourse, and publish with reputable academic platforms. Whether you’re a scholar of literature, a digital humanities enthusiast, or a social justice researcher, this is a must-attend academic event in 2025.

🔗 Join the global conversation. Present, publish, and participate in shaping the new future of English studies!

Reimagining English Studies: International Conference on Emerging Humanities at Scott Christian College | August 29–30, 2025

Reimagining English Studies: International Conference on Emerging Humanities at Scott Christian College | August 29–30, 2025

Reimagining English Studies: International Conference on Emerging Humanities at Scott Christian College | August 29–30, 2025