Invitation for National Seminar on 'Marginalized Literature'

Dear all

I am pleased to inform you that the Department of English,  Dadapatil  Rajale Arts and Science College, Adinathnagar, Tal.Pathardi, Dist.Ahmednagar (MS) is organizing Two Day National Seminar on ‘ Marginalized Literature’ on 27^th and 28^th  January 2017. Eminent speakers are going to address the conference. You are requested to send your abstract of research paper on any of the topics related to the theme on the email address- mstamboli10@gmail.com   by 15^th December 2016. Full papers should be sent on or before 10^th January 2017.

CONCEPT NOTE AND THE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION –

Marginalization is a process of out casting a group or individual on the basis of region, religion, caste, gender, colour and so on. Marginalization inhibits a person, group or a community to enjoy rights, privileges, opportunities, as well as resources. Marginalization is also called as social exclusion. Marginalized groups are viewed with hostility and fear. Marginality has affected the lives of millions of people worldwide depriving them of their individual and social rights. Those who are marginalized suffer from a crisis of identity and it leads to the social and psychological exclusion. 

            The term ‘marginalized’ may be used synonymously with the term ‘Oppressed’ used by Paulo Freire, ‘ Proletariat’ used by Karl Marx and ‘ Subaltern’ used by Gramsci. The term is equal to so many other terms such as ‘disadvantaged’ subjugated, socially excluded, and downtrodden as used in the literature.

            These Marginalized voices found literature as the best tool for expression of their inner feelings. Literature of the Marginalized has emerged as major area in which studies are pursued worldwide and intellectual discussions are organized. The literature of the marginalized has come to the vanguard with its all dimensions.

            The two days National Seminar organized by us on the topic will give new insight and serve a useful discussions and conclusions about the theme. It will also highlight the need for such study and serve as a good platform for the researchers and students working in this particular area      

Sub-themes of the conference-

1.      Theme of Marginalization in Indian English Literature

2.      Women writers in the Margin

3.      African American Literature

4.      Subaltern Literature

5.      Voices of Minorities and marginalized in Indian and other literatures

6.      Dalit and African American literature: A Comparative Study

7.      New trends in Marginalized Literature

8.      Teaching Marginalized literature in the classroom

9.      Subaltern consciousness in African, Dalit and Minority literatures

10.  Marginalization in  films

These are only suggestive themes. You may choose any topic of your interest in accordance to the theme of the Seminar.  

Guidelines for Participants

1.      Abstract of the paper should be submitted prior to 15^th Dec.2016 and full paper prior to 10^th January 2017

2.      Please send your papers in MS Word format with ‘Times New Roman’ 12 font.

3.      Registration  fees for  teachers will be Rs 500 and Rs. 200 for students/research students

4.      The accommodation facility will be provided to the outstation participants on their prior request.

5.      Please send all necessary details such as name, address. Email id, Contact No. etc. along with your abstracts and papers.

6.      For all the details visit College website- www.dprcollege.org.in   

7.      For any query Please contact the following persons- 

Dr. Mahibub Tamboli- Mo. 9421558728

Dr. Kishor Gaikwad- Mo.9850387711

Mr. Amol Agashe-  9604574505