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Unlock the Future of Research: Join the International FDP on English Language & Literature with AI Integration!

 


Unlock the Future of Research: Join the International FDP on English Language & Literature with AI Integration!


Are you a faculty member, researcher, or student in English Language and Literature looking to revolutionize your research methodologies? Pragati Engineering College (Autonomous), in association with Sharayu EduPro and Venkat's Time, is proud to present a 7-Day International Faculty Development Program (FDP) cum Short-Term Course (Online) that's tailor-made for the 21st century!

What's This FDP All About?

This intensive online program, titled "Relevant Research Methodologies in English Language and Literature: 21st Century Perspective with AI and Technological Integration," is designed to equip you with cutting-edge skills and knowledge. Running from

August 10th to 17th, 2025, this FDP promises a deep dive into modern research, digital tools, and the ethical considerations of AI in academic work.

Why is This FDP a Must-Attend?

In today's rapidly evolving academic landscape, understanding how to integrate artificial intelligence and other technological tools into your research is no longer optional – it's essential. This program aims to:

  • Expose participants to new-age research methodologies in English Literature and Language.

  • Introduce AI tools and digital platforms for academic research and publication.

  • Provide hands-on training in empirical, interdisciplinary, and qualitative research methods.

  • Enhance knowledge of academic integrity, referencing, plagiarism checking, and journal selection.

  • Empower faculty and researchers to design, execute, and publish impactful research projects.

What Will You Learn? (Day-wise Highlights)

The FDP offers a comprehensive schedule with three expert sessions daily (Morning, Afternoon, and Evening), totaling 21 sessions across seven days. Here's a glimpse of the exciting topics covered:

  • Foundations of Research in the AI Era (Day 1): Rethinking methodologies, formulating research problems using AI tools (ChatGPT, Scite, Elicit), and understanding plagiarism, ethics, and copyright with AI-generated content.

  • Digital Foundations and Scholarly Organization (Day 2): Exploring Digital Humanities, corpus-based research with NVivo, building literature reviews with AI, and mastering citation management tools like Zotero and Mendeley.

  • Advanced Research Techniques (Day 3): Delving into qualitative research designs, AI-enhanced data collection, and strategies for publishing in high-impact journals.

  • Digital Text and Literary Analytics (Day 4): Understanding NLP in literary studies, analyzing texts with Voyant Tools and AntConc, and evaluating AI-generated literature.

  • Language, Translation, and Interdisciplinary Expansion (Day 5): Exploring multilingualism, AI in language research, digital tools for discourse analysis, and grant writing with AI-integrated frameworks.

  • Pedagogy, Visualization, and Digital Archives (Day 7): AI in classroom research, designing research posters with Canva and Beautiful.ai, and utilizing AI in archival research.

  • Critical Theory, Legal Frameworks & The Future (Day 8): Integrating theoretical frameworks with AI tools, a roundtable demonstration of various AI tools (Elicit, Litmaps, Research Rabbit, Scite, Claude, Perplexity, Scholarcy, Turnitin, Grammarly), and a valedictory session on research ethics and legal implications of AI in publication.

Who Should Attend?

This FDP is designed for a broad audience, including:

  • Faculty of English Language and Literature

  • Research Scholars (PhD and M.Phil)

  • UG/PG students from all disciplines

  • Language and Literature Researchers

  • Humanities Faculty from allied disciplines

  • Industry Experts

  • And anyone interested in gaining academic knowledge in these areas!

Distinguished Resource Persons

You'll learn from eminent professors from IITs, NITs, IIITs, Central and State Universities, and foreign scholars from Sri Lanka, UAE, Oman, and Uzbekistan. The program also features experts in Digital Humanities, AI in English Studies, ELT, and Academic Research. Some of the notable resource persons include Prof. Dr. T. Ravichandran (IIT Kanpur), Dr. Darshana Samaveera (SRILANKA), Prof. Dr. Amith Kumar PV (The EFLU, Hyderabad), and many more!

Deliverables to Participants:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

  • A UGC-compliant E-certificate

  • FDP Handbook in PDF format

  • Sample Research Proposal Templates

  • Trial Access to AI Tools

  • Publishing and Referencing Checklist

Registration Details:

  • Academicians: Rs. 550/-

  • Research Scholars: Rs. 400/-

  • UG/PG Students: Rs. 300/-

  • Industry: Rs. 600/-

  • International: $15

The last date for registration is

August 9th, 2025. To register, simply scan the QR code in the brochure, make your payment, and send your details with payment proof to pragatiinternationalfdpcumstc@gmail.com. You'll then be added to a registered WhatsApp Group.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your research skills and integrate the power of AI into your academic pursuits!



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