INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
December 15-17, 2014
Preamble
The academic fraternity world over is preoccupied with various ways of understanding language, literature and culture. In addition to their interrelations and interdependence, the new ideas and approaches emerging from various disciplines like literary theory, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, pragmatics and discourse analysis alongside technological revolution and socio-cultural transformations, have a bearing on our study of language and literature. The conference aims at exploring this dynamics with a focus on the complementary nature of language, literature and culture and their centrality in human life.
This year, we especially encourage papers that examine the intersection of digital technology and the Humanities. What are the new methodologies, theories, and sites of study that are emerging from this intersection? What kind of collaborations between the Humanities and Sciences must we envision for 21st century education and research? Papers that take up these and related issues should be submitted under the Digital Humanities, New Media Studies, and Future of Humanities Studies tracks.
Tracks for Discussion and Presentation
The ICLLC 2014 will address a range of important tracks including the following:
1. Language, Literature and Ideology
2. Culture Communication and Identity
3. Literary Pragmatics
4. Discourse Analysis
5. Culture Studies
6. Feminist and Gender Studies
7. Postcolonial Literature and Theory
8. Diaspora Identities
9. Digital Humanities
10. New Media Studies
11. Future of Humanities Studies
12. Film Studies
13. Contemporary Literature and Media
14. Language, Gender and Power
Submission of Abstracts
Proposal (abstracts) can be submitted to iasepune@gmail.com as an attachment with 'Submission of Abstract' typed in the subject field. Proposals should include title, author's name/s, affiliation, contact email address and 200-250 word abstract of your paper. Deadline for submission of abstracts is November 01, 2014.
Publication of Conference Papers
Conference presenters may choose to submit their full papers for publication. All submitted papers will be peer reviewed, and accepted papers will be published in two stages:
1. Full articles received from registered participants by November 01, 2014, if accepted for publication, will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
2. Full articles received after November 01, 2014, if accepted for publication, will be published in the post-conference issues of the refereed, international journals published at the Institute of Advanced Studies, Pune by Forum for innovation and Transformation (ISSN 2227-2606 and ISSN 2229-581X).
Authors need to observe the following guidelines for submission of articles for publication;
1. Soft copy should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using Times New Roman, 10 pts, aligned on both sides
2. Title: 15 words maximum, 14 pts centered
3. Abstracts reduced to 150 words, 10 pts. italics and aligned on both sides
4. References: please use MLA style for references
5. Maximum permitted length is 4000 words
6. Articles should be written as continuous expository narrative - not as lists of points or PowerPoint presentation
7. Please ensure that the article is thoroughly checked and proofread before submission
8. Please avoid using certain advanced word features like background or font colors, drawing objects, highlighting, embossing and other complex Word text formatting
Professional Development Workshops
We also plan to organize two Professional Development Workshops, one on 'Writing and Publishing' and the other on 'Conference Do's and Don'ts'. Graduate students and early faculty members will have an opportunity to participate in either of them. Attendance at the Workshops will be capped at 30 participants on the first come first served basis. The cost of attending will be covered by the conference registration fee. More details will be available soon.
Registration
The registration process will be open from May 01, 2014. Participants from outside India are advised to register at least three months in advance so that they get enough time for completing the formalities for getting Indian Visa. These participants are also requested to submit the following details along with registration: Name (Surname, Given Name and Father's Name), date and place of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issue, expiry date and registered address. These details will be submitted to the Indian Ministry of External affairs in order to facilitate issuing of visa.
Preferred mode of registration is to email, as an attachment, the completely filled in registration form and to use the money transfer facility. Our bank information is as follows:
Bank Account Name: Forum for Innovation and Transformation
Bank account Number: 60074646417
Swift Code: MAHBINBBOCP
Bank Name and Branch: Bank of Maharashtra, Aundh Branch, Pune 411007 (India)
IFSC Code: MAHB0000118
Branch Code: 0118
Important: For easy identification of your payment when we receive it, please send a scanned copy of the bank transfer receipt to iasepune@gmail.com
We will send you confirmation as soon as we have received the official receipt from the bank. For international bank transfers it can take a few days for the remittance to be received.
However, in case the above procedure cannot be followed, completely filled in registration form along with a Bank Draft (drawn in favor of Forum for Innovation and Transformation, Pune) for the registration fee may be sent to the following address;
Forum for Innovation and Transformation
10, Usha Manor, Ganeshkhind Road
Aundh, Pune 411007 (India)
Registration Fee
On or before 30 October 2014: Rs. 5000/- for Indian and US $ 150 for International participants
1 November onwards: Rs. 6000/- for Indians and US $ 180 for International participants
Registration fee covers the conference kit that includes printed material, scribbling pad and a pen, tea/coffee on the first day and breakfast, lunch (veg-non-veg) and tea/coffee for the next two days.
Participants who need printed and scanned copies of invitation letter/ confirmation of registrationfor visa should send registration details to iasepune@gmail.com with 'Request for Invitation Letter/Confirmation of Registration' typed in the subject field.
Participation/Registration Form
1. Name of the Participant: ________________________________ Nationality: ________
2. Affiliation/Institution: _____________________________________________________
3. Address: _________________________________________________________________
4. Contact Details: Tel:_____________________ E-mail: ___________________________
5. Registration Fee of Rs /US $ ________ Paid by (a) Demand Draft no. ___________ (Bank __________________) in favor of Innovation and Transformation, Pune or (b) transferred to the bank account on ___/___/2014 (bank transfer receipt enclosed)
6. Are you making a Presentation? ___________________ (yes/no)
7. Do you require assistance for accommodation? ______________ (yes/no)
8. Signature:___________________ Date _____________
(Please fill up this form, scan and send along with bank transfer details or print and send by post along with Demand Draft)
Venue
The conference will be held at the MDC, YASHADA located approximately 500 mtrs from Pune University Main Gate, on Baner Road, Aundh, Pune 411007. MDC is a premier state-of-the-art conference center in central part of Pune city. The auditorium, conference rooms, guest rooms and dining hall are air-conditioned, comfortable and equipped with computers, LCD and sound system.
Accommodation
The organizers will not provide accommodation. However, we have requested two nearby hotels to reserve (single/double/triple) rooms for the participants at a special discounted rate. An attempt will also be made to make available moderately priced, simple accommodation in Pune University and SET Guest Houses for student participants. The necessary details will be uploaded by September 15, 2014.
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WINTER SCHOOL IN DIGITAL HUMANITIES
18-20 December 2014
Venue: MDC, YASHADA, Pune 411007 (INDIA)
For more details visit: http://iasepune.org/view/newly-conf.php
