Join the Global Dialogue: 3rd International Conference on Decolonisation

 

Join the Global Dialogue: 3rd International Conference on Decolonisation

The Department of English at Université Numérique Cheikh Hamidou Kane (Senegal), in collaboration with the World Association of Authors and Researchers (WAAR), is proud to announce the 3rd International Conference on Decolonisation through Language and Literature.

Taking place on July 25-26, 2026, this landmark event will be held in a fully online mode, bridging the gap between scholars in Africa, India, and across the globe.

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Why Decolonisation?

Colonialism was never just about territory; it was a fundamental linguistic and epistemic project. It reshaped societies through language hierarchies, racialized knowledge systems, and institutionalized education. To truly decolonize is to address the very structures of knowledge that continue to shape our modern world.

This conference serves as a platform to explore:

• Language as a colonial legacy and a site of struggle.

• Literature as a counter-archive to Eurocentric narratives.

• Curriculum reform that dismantles imperial frameworks.

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Key Themes & Domains

We welcome original submissions across six diverse domains:

Domain	Focus Area
I: The Literary Canon	Challenging Eurocentric standards and reclaiming indigenous storytelling.
II: Linguistic Justice	Analyzing linguistic imperialism and promoting multilingualism.
III: Translation	Using translation to break the "epistemicide" of colonial powers.
IV: Decolonial Pedagogies	Diversifying curricula and rethinking how we teach in schools.
V: Digital Decoloniality	Addressing digital colonialism, data extraction, and open access.
VI: Body, Land, & Text	Exploring eco-decoloniality and the connection between land and narrative.

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Important Dates to Remember

Stay ahead of the schedule by noting these key deadlines for 2026:

• May 20: Last date for abstract submission.

• May 25: Notification of acceptance.

• May 30: Last date for registration.

• July 25-26: Conference Dates.

• August 15: Last date for full paper submission.

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Participation & Registration

The conference is open to faculty, research scholars, students, journalists, and independent researchers. Membership in WAAR is not compulsory to participate.

Registration Fees:

• WAAR Members / PhD Scholars / Students: ₹500.

• Non-member Faculty / Industry Professionals: ₹1000.

Note on Submission: Abstracts should be 150–200 words. Full papers must be original, 4000–5000 words, and follow MLA 9th Edition. All papers will undergo plagiarism and AI checks.

How to Register

Interested participants can register online via the Google Form link or by scanning the QR code in the official brochure.

For further inquiries, please contact the organizing committee at decolonizationconference.waar@gmail.com.