Redefining English Studies: The Next Frontier in Pedagogy & Research

The world of language and literature is experiencing a profound shift. With AI disrupting traditional teaching methodologies, data taking center stage in humanities, and the growing demand for intercultural fluency, educators must pivot.

To bridge this gap, the Department of English at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology (India) and Al al-Bayt University (Jordan) have partnered to present an extraordinary academic event:

The Evolving Landscape of English Studies: Innovations in Pedagogy and Research

A Six-Day International Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

Whether you are a seasoned professor, an early-career lecturer, or a research scholar, this FDP is engineered to provide you with the framework, digital tools, and contemporary paradigms needed to stay relevant in today’s modern academic environment.

🗓️ Event Details At-A-Glance

• Dates: July 13th to July 18th, 2026

• Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM IST

• Format: 100% Online

• Organized By: BSACIST (India) & Al al-Bayt University (Jordan)

💡 Why This FDP Matters (And Essential Reading for Attendees)

This program addresses the increasing need for pedagogical transformation within the domains of humanities and language education. It balances traditional humanistic inquiry with emerging digital and interdisciplinary approaches.

To help you get the most out of each daily session, we have curated a list of essential texts that align perfectly with the FDP's core themes.

Day 1: Rethinking Language & Intercultural Education

• Speaker: Dr. Varsha Singh (University of Worcester, UK)

• Topic: Why Humanities Matter More Than Ever: Rethinking Language and Intercultural Education in a Globalized World

• Recommended Resource: Enhance your global classroom strategy with The Intercultural Career: Developing Cultural Intelligence to better guide students in navigating diverse spaces.

Day 2: Psychoanalytic Literature & Expatriate Poetry

• Speaker: Dr. Nayef Al-Joulan (Al al-Bayt University, Jordan)

• Topic: Cultural Infiltration: A Psychoanalytic Study of American Expatriate Poetry

• Recommended Resource: Brush up on structural literary frameworks with modern editions of American Expatriate Poetry.

Day 3: Teaching at the Intersection of Technology

• Speaker: Dr. Sathyaraj Venkatesan (NIT Tiruchirappalli, India)

• Topic: Teaching Humanities and Languages at the Intersection of Technology

• Recommended Resource: Check out Digital Humanities Pedagogy to learn how to seamlessly weave tech into traditional syllabus models.

Day 4: Cross-Disciplinary Literary Research

• Speaker: Dr. Priyanka Tripathi (IIT Patna, India)

• Topic: Blending Data into Stories: Fundamentals of Cross-Disciplinary Literary Research

• Recommended Resource: Learn to structure your data-driven findings using Research Methodology in Literature .

Day 5: Teaching in the Age of AI

• Speaker: Dr. Anupma Singh (Drexel University, USA)

• Topic: Teaching Humanly in the Age of the Machine: A Pedagogy Built on What AI Cannot Do

• Recommended Resource: Stay ahead of the curve with Artificial Intelligence in Education to safeguard your classrooms against pure automation.

Day 6: From Pedagogy to Andragogy

• Speaker: Dr. Shrimathy Venkatalakshmi (Anna University, India)

• Topic: From Pedagogy to Andragogy in the Tertiary ESL Classroom

• Recommended Resource: Master adult education principles by picking up The Adult Learner: Andragogy principles .

💳 Registration Fees & Investment

Participant Category	Registration Fee
Faculty / Research Scholars (India)	INR 500/-
Faculty members (Abroad)	USD 25

Bank Account Details for Fee Payment

• Account Holder: B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

• Bank Name: Indian Overseas Bank

• Account Number: 165702000000786

• Account Type: Current Account

• IFSC Code: IOBA0001657

📝 How to Register

Securing your spot is simple. Choose one of the options below to submit your registration form:

1. Direct Link: Fill out the official form via Google Forms.

2. QR Code: Scan the QR code provided in the official event brochure to register directly from your smartphone.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding the schedule, technical access, or payment procedures, feel free to reach out to the organizing team:

• Dr. H. Sofia (Professor / English, BSACIST): +91 9444519993

• Dr. Sweta Ravindran (Assistant Professor / English, BSACIST): +91 9791276486

Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, expand your professional network, and empower your teaching for tomorrow's students!