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in collaboration with
The Department of English
MANIBEN NANAVATI WOMEN’S COLLEGENAAC Reaccredited ‘A’(Afliated to S.N.D.T
Women’s University, Mumbai)
Organizes aTWO-DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
OnRe-imagining the Text: English Studies
and Digital Humanities
24th & 25th November 2017 (Friday & Saturday)
v Abstract not exceeding 150 words must include 6 -7 keywords. v Research Paper – hard copy as well as soft copy, between 3000 to 5000 words in APA/MLA Style sheet. v Abstracts and Papers must be typed in MS-Word, Font Times New Roman, Font size 12, Single spacing; A4 size paper & Paragraphs not to be indented. v The First Page must include: title of the paper (Font size 14, Bold , No Italics, centre alignment), name of the author/ co-author, institution, address, contact number, email id and an undertaking about the paper being original and unpublished (font size 12, right margin).v The Second Page must include: title of the paper (Font size 14, Bold, No Italics, centre alignment), Abstract and keywords (in caps lock, font size 12, bold and centre alignment), and Author afliation without salutation (font size 12, right alignment). Main paper to start on the same page. v Conference Proceedings will be published with an ISBN after the papers being reviewed by experts and scanned by the anti-plagiarism software. v Papers received after the deadline will not be included in the Conference Proceedings. v Apart from paper presentations, there will be sessions on poetry presentations. A Poetry-Writing Contest for the UG and PG students will also be one of the important attractions of the Conference. The Theme for the poetry competition will be announced on the spot. v No TA/DA will be provided. GIEWEC LIFE MEMBERS will be provided accommodation on twin sharing basis.Registration Form for Participation:Photo copy of the duly lled form is to be sent along with the DD/Cheque to Dr. Rajshree Trivedi, Dept. of English, Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, Vallabhbhai Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai-400056, Maharashtra, India before 31st October, 2017. Simultaneously, scanned copy of the DD and the Registration form should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line ”FORM AND FEE RECEIPT” along with abstract/poems, bio-data, passpor t size photograph etc. ON THE SPOT REGISTRATION WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN EXTRA FEE OF RS. FIVE HUNDRED ONLY. Cheque/DD is to be drawn in favour of SHREE CHANDULAL NANAVATI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE & GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL payable at Mumbai.
Venue:Maniben Nanavati Women’s College
Vallabhbhai Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai- 400056, India
The Conference Team: Dr. Harshada Rathod, Principal – Chairperson of the Conference. v Dr. Rajshree Trivedi, Ass. Pro. - Convener for the Conference -9820375069v Dr. Jayashree Palit, Head &Associate Professor - 9819050405v Ms. Trupti Sabharanjak, Assistant Professor - 9821333962v Ms. Annabel Rebello, Assistant Professor - 932209963v
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
GUILD OF INDIAN ENGLISH WRITERS, EDITORS AND CRITICS
(GIEWEC), Thodupuzha, Kerala
Name of the Participant : _______________________________________
Phone number: _________________Email: ________________________
Address : __________________________________________________
Participation as paper presenter/poet/delegate:_______________________
Details of the Registration Fee: DD number ________________________of
_______________________________ Bank, dated ______________ for
Rs. _________________________
Title of Paper/Poem:__________________________________________
( Kindly use photocopies for more registrations)
EVENT TIME TOPIC
DAY 1 Friday 24 November 2017
9.00 to 10.00 am Registration and Breakfast
10.00 to 11.00 am Inaugural Function Keynote Add: Dr. C. S. Laxmi - Digital Archiving
11.00 to 11.30 am Dramatic Performance on the Theme of the Conference
The Phoenix Players - The InternationalTheatre Troupe
11.30 to 11.45 am TEA-BREAK
11.45 am to 1.00 pm
Plenary Session –I Interface Between Digital Humanities, English Studies
& Other Traditional Humanities
1.00 TO 2.00 pm LUNCH
2.00 TO 3.15 pm Plenary Session II Multiculturalism and Virtual Communities
3.15 to 3.30 pm TEA-BREAK
3.30 to 5. 00 pm Technical Session 1 Venue 1
Poetry Session- I Venue 2
Poetry competition for Students
Venue 3
DAY 2Saturday 25 November 2017
9.00 to 10.00 am BREAKFAST
10.00 to 11. 15 am
Plenary Session III Digital Humanities
and Computing
11.15 am to 11.30 pm TEA-BREAK
11.30 am to 1.00 pm Digital Content Creation –
Agastya KapoorWorkshop
1.00 to 2.00 pm LUNCH BREAK
2.00 To 3. 30 pm Technical Session II Venue 1
Poetry Session –II Venue 2
3.30 to 3.45 pm TEA-BREAK
3.45 to 5.00 pm Technical Session III Venue 1
5.00 to 5.30 pm VALEDICTORY
For more information on the Conference, please visit our College Website: www.mnwc-sndt.org
Rules for Paper Presentation and Publication :
Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Critics (GIEWEC)Registered under Societies Registration Act 1955.
Reg. No. I 194/2010 of Travancore-Kochi Act 12 of 1955Head Ofce: XXI/439, Thodupuzha East, Kerala, India – 685 585Phone: 09947949159, Email: [email protected], Web:
www.giewecindia.blogspot.com, www.profkvdominic.com
A literary forum of Indian writers in English, entitled Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Critics (GIEWEC) was established on 24 September 2010 at Thodupuzha, Kerala, India. It was registered on 13 October 2010 and its Head Ofce is functioning at the residence of the Secretary at Thodupuzha. GIEWEC is a non-prot-making institution aimed at promoting Indian literature in English through the members’ creative and critical writings and by editing and publishing books and journals. The chief objectives of the Guild are: to promote Indian Literature in English, to exchange creative writings between nations, to conduct annual conferences and literary festivals, and to help Ph.D. scholars. The Guild is publishing an international biannual refereed journal entitled Writers Editors Critics (ISSN 2231-198X). It is included in the UGC Approved list of Journals with Journal number 49185. The issues come out in March and September. GIEWEC is fast growing with more than 300 members now of which 76 are patron members. Professors and Lecturers of universities/colleges, professional English writers and PhD research scholars are its members. GIEWEC had already conducted ve national seminars in collaboration with St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam in 2011, K. J. Somayya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai in 2012, Pondicherry Central University in 2014, C. M. S. College, Kottyam in 2015 and J. K. C. College, Guntur in 2016 on the topics “Contemporary Indian English Poetry: Dimensions and Directions, “Contemporary Indian Literature in English: Dimensions and Directions,” “Indian Literatures in English: New Directions, Newer Possibilities,” “Environmental Literature and Beyond,” “Multiculturalism, Human Values and Language and Literature” respectively. GIEWEC honoured Literary legends Justice Shri. V. R. Krishna Iyer, Jayanta Mahapatra and Ashokamitran in these festivals. Membership fee of GIEWEC is: Patron – Rs. 6000, Annual – Rs. 1200. Executive Committee of GIEWECv President: Dr. T.V. Reddy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradeshv Secretary: Dr. K. V. Dominic, Thodupuzha, Keralav Treasurer: Dr. S. Kumaran, Salem, Tamil Naduv Vice President: Prof. P. Gopichand, Guntur, Andhra Pradeshv Vice President: Dr. Jaydeep Sarangi, Kolkata, West Bengalv Joint Secretary: Dr. Joji John Panicker, Kottayam, Keralav Ex. Committee Member: Dr. Poonam Sahay, Ranchi, Jharkhandv Ex. Committee Member: Dr. Ketaki Datta, Kolkata, West Bengalv Ex. Committee Member: Dr. S. Ayyappa Raja, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
MANIBEN NANAVATI WOMEN’S COLLEGE
Bhagini Seva Mandir Kumarika Stree Mandal started Nootan Mahila College in the Arts stream in June 1972. Shree Chandulal Nanavati Women's Institute and Girl's High School Trust took over the management of the Nootan Mahila College in 1978. The college received permanent afliation to the S.N.D.T. Women's University in 1979. Even since its inception, the College has adopted a totally integrated approach to the development of women in all spheres. The ultimate goal is to enable women to become socially responsible and economically independent citizens. The college offers Under Graduate courses in Ar ts (English and Gujarati Medium), Commerce, Management Studies and Post-Graduate courses in Psychology (Counseling and Clinical) and Commerce (Human Resources Development & Accountancy). The College has a vocational studies centre that offers a wide range of enrichment and extension courses to students to prepare them for taking the challenges of the ever changing trends in the job market.
The Department of English:The Department of English strives to be a centre of excellence for studying, teaching and research in language and literature. The Department was founded in 1972 and has had the privilege of being host to eminent critics, scholars, teachers and writers. The Department has organized State, National and International Seminars and Conferences sponsored by U.G.C. The faculty is involved in a wide range of research projects and activities. The main thrust of the Department, however, is to provide opportunities to students to improve their communication skills and develop a love for literary studies through a variety of activities and innovative teaching skills.
How to Reach the Venue:
Nearest Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, MumbaiNearest Railway Stations: Vile Parle / Mumbai Central/ Dadar/ Andheri/ BorivaliFor the college map, please log onto :https://goo.gl/maps/EmmAJmd4oDC2 http://www.mnwc-sndt.org/contact.html
Hotels Nearby: Parle International, Sukh Hotel, Fab Hotel Midas Comfort, Hotel Ramkrishna, Hotel Golden Nest Etc. For better options and best deals kindly check the respective websites of the hotels.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Two Day International Conference will include Inaugural Function, Plenary Sessions, Paper Presentations, Dramatic Performance, Poetry Reading Sessions, Digital Media Workshop and Valedictory Function. Original and unpublished critical papers and poems on the theme are invited. Topics may include, but are certainly not limited to: v Mobile and Computer Apps as tools for learningv Cyber-crime & securityv Digital archives, Digital arts, architecture, music, lm, theatre, new media, digital games, and electronic literature v Digital evaluation and assessment, Digital humanities in pedagogy and academic curricula v Digital literature versus the canon v Digital literatures, storytelling, fan ction, YouTube mashes, crack videos etc. v Digital media as a content or plot in contemporary literary endeavours v Digital media as a site of theorisation and critique v Geriatrics (Old age) and Digital Media Humanistic approach to literature v Humanistic approach to literaturev Literature on the Digital Media v Multiculturalism and virtual communities v Netizens and other virtual communities ? Online consumerismv Online MOOC websites (e.g. Coursera) v Pseudo culture & Pseudo Identities v Redening relationships (virtual ‘friends’) v Skype etc. as tool for communicationv Social media and mental health, Impact of addictionv Social Networking & Workplace v Spiritual Reach of the digital movement v The gure of the author in the Digital Age v Youth and the digital world
For Abstracts 10th August 2017
For Intimations about Selected Abstracts 25thAugust 2017 For Full Papers 31st October 2017
Email address for sending abstracts and Papers: [email protected] Fees:
For all participants Rs. Two Thousand only
For GIEWEC Life Members Rs. Fifteen Hundred only
For Students Rs. Seven Hundred and Fifty only
Deadline for Submissions: Papers are invited from Scholars,Researchers, Students, Faculty Members, Academicians, Professionals and Experts from the elds of Humanities, Social Sciences, Management,Media, Interdisciplinary Studies and others
