Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
Department of English
Fourth Two Day National Conference on
Language Literature and Society –Influences and Counter Influences
3rd and 4th February 2016
The Conference and its Objectives: Society benefits and is mirrored in Literature while the primary function of Literature is to inculcate humanistic values in society. The debate between the aesthetic and pedantic function of Literature has engaged scholars since classical times. This issue continues to be relevant in contemporary times and it is very essential to address it through an academic debate and discussions especially when the very legitimacy and utility of Literature Departments is being questioned. Language is the essence of society and plays a strategic role in promoting Literature. Society would be voiceless and chaotic without language. It is the medium of expression in Literature and is used as a tool for conveying ideas opinions and perspectives. It brings together people of diverse cultures, extends communication, cements relationships and expands society. Literature enhances Language and makes it alluring and extra ordinary. It extends the range of understanding between people made strange to one another because of time space and culture. Language and Literature may be seen as instruments for socialization and interaction. Society is indispensable to both Language and Literature. It provides a framework to both .Language and literature would become static without societal intervention and appreciation. Literature and
Language can also exacerbate and destabilize society through misrepresentations and misinterpretations. It is imperative that scholars focus on how these three mutually dependent components work and negotiate with each other to contribute and excel themselves in particular and each other in general. They can serve as a corrective mirror and explore avenues that will yield positive and constructive paradigms.
The Conference will highlight investigate and critically examine the myriad reflections and diverse viewpoints and present a sociological and linguistic orientation towards literature and vice –versa.
Theme: Language Literature and society-Influences and Counter Influences
Sub-Themes
Impact of social change on language
Language and empowerment
Language-a cementing or de-stabilizing agent
Language as an identity marker
Literature: An imaginative and creative enterprise
Literature: A realistic representation of life.
Literature-A redundant discipline
Literature of Re-Conciliation
Literature and Social Change
Politicizing Literature
Language, Literature and Globalization
Societal contribution to literature and language
Hierarchy of language literature and society
Language Literature and Culture-Challenges and Prospects
Role of Arts other than Literature in Society
General Programme:
Keynote address /Invited Lectures
Eminent scholars will be invited to speak on the theme of the Conference
Plenary Session
Distinguished scholars will address on related themes in the Plenary Session Paper Presentations Papers on Sub-themes will be presented by participants
Panel Discussion on Inter-Relationship of language literature and society
Last date for submission of Abstract - 5th January 2016
Last date for submission of Full paper - 15th January 2016
Soft copy of abstract and paper should be sent on: englishmanuu@gmail.com
Spot Registration Fee: Rs. 1000/-
Thanks & Regards:
Abu Saleh
PhD Research Scholar @ Centre for Comparative Literature (CCL)
School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad (UoH), India.
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