About the Conference
The conference on the topic ” Contemporary Trends in Literature, Languages and Literary Theory which will be conducted virtually, ” aims to engage deliberations on the major contemporary trends and issues in Literature written and translated in English, Punjabi and Hindi, Language learning and teaching in this age of technology, and new insights being given by Literary theories. The conference will provide a forum to the scholars to interpret, interrogate and highlight the relevance and need to study and create good Literature during the current pandemic ridden scenario to provide humane and spiritual succour. The various sub-themes are just the suggested areas on which the scholars can concentrate for their reflections and expression. They are welcome to choose any other area also from Literature, Languages and Literary theories to foreground the Contemporary trends in them.
Theme of the Conference
- Contemporary Trends in Literature, Languages and Literary Theory
Sub-themes
- Literature in the Post-truth Era
- Representation of Ecology in Contemporary Literature
- Local Literatures- Global Perspectives
- Language, Literature, Culture and Technology- an interface
- Issues Concerning the Translation of Third World Narratives
- Inventing the New Normal: Literature in the times of Covid-19
- The Interplay of alterity and self-representation in the contemporary autobiographical narratives
- Revisiting the Classics to combat the challenges of difficult times
- Role of Literature and Media in Uncertain times
- Literary Theories- Multiple Openings
- Science fiction in the Post-apocalyptic Era
Registration Fee Details
| Faculty | Rs 150 |
| Research Scholar | Rs 100 |
| Students | No Fee |
Registration fee may please be paid preferably online or by demand draft in F/O: RIMT University as per details below:
Oriental Bank of Commerce SBA/C 52482413000112, IFSC code: ORBC0105248
Payable at: Mandi Gobindgarh (Dist. Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab)
Online Fee Payment
Last date for registration : December 15, 2020
Papers should be sent along with fee receipt or transaction ID at research@rimt.ac.in
For any query please contact
Dr. Santosh Bali
M : 8288037643