Two Day International Seminar

On

Recent Trends or, Challenges in Social, Cultural and Educational Sectors:

An Overview

Organized by

Department of Education

Jadavpur University

     in collaboration with            

Byanjanbarna Foundation

Venue: Nazrul Bhaban, Department of Education

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Date: 7th and 8th February, 2023   Time: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

All Academicians, Educationists, Policy Makers, University/College/School Faculty Members, Librarians, UG/PG/MPhil/PhD Students and Scholars and Post Doctoral Fellows are here by requested to register their names and attend the above mentioned Seminar.

Sub-Themes:

1.      Recent Trends and Challenges in Social Sector

2.      Recent Trends and Challenges in Cultural Sector

3.      Recent Trends and Challenges in Educational Sector

4.      Education and Cultural Development – Issues and Perspectives

5.      Indian Culture and Modern Education

6.      Creativity, Culture and Education

7.      Education, Culture and Gender Studies

8.      Representations: Literary, Cultural, Educational, Ecological

9.      Environment, Ideology and Education

10.  Evolution of Women Education

11.  Education and Cultural Development and Action Taken in the Perspective of India from 1947 to Till Date

12.  Culture – Indian and Western Perspective

13.  Role of Education in Promoting Culture

14.  Culture and Human Well-being

15.  Education and Human Well-being

16.  Culture and Social Development

17.  Education, Culture and Politics

18.  Education, Culture and Indian Political Thoughts

19.  Education Culture, Communication and Media

20.  Social, Cultural and Educational Dimensions of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, Social Inclusion – The Way Forward

21.  Journey from Marginalization to Social Equality and Inclusivity

22.  Bridging the Rural and Urban Divide 

23.  Social Struggle for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

24.  Role of Mass Media in Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity 

25.  Issues in Multiculturalism, Diversity and Nationalism

26.  Social and Psychological Dimensions of Gender Equality

27.  Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity : Political and Legal Perspectives 

28.  Inclusive Approach for Good Governance

29.  Policy Evaluation and Decision-Making Framework for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

30.  Socio-Economic Inclusion in 21st Century

31.  Human Resource Development and Human Capital Formation

32.  School Education: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

33.  Higher Education: Awareness and Debates on the Issues related with Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

34.  Inclusive Education for Educational Equality as Capability Equality

35.  Role of Educational Technology in Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

36.  Promoting Ethics and Morality in Education for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

37.  Role of Physical Education, Yoga and Sports in Promotion of Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity and Peace

38.  Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights, Language Notions of Equality and Diversity

39.  Role of Literature and Art in Promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity

40.  Recent Trends in Language and Literature

41.  Journey of Literature from Diversity to Inclusiveness

42.  Role of Educational Institutions, Educators and Educational Materials in Formation of Culture and Its Transformation

43.  Mutual Influence of Education and Elements of Culture

  1. Language and Literature, Literature and Film, Drama and Literature
  2. Cultural Heritage and Hybridization,
  3. Indigenous People, Minorities and Languages, Indigenous Culture and Preservation of Language
  4. Ethnicity, Diversity and Identity
  5. Language, Culture and Translation, Language and Popular Culture
  6. Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Discourses
  7. Any Relevant Sub-Theme

Guidelines for Abstract Submission:

 Abstracts are invited in not more than 250 words on the above sub-themes from academicians, educationists, teachers, scholars, librarians, policy makers, research scholars and students.

  1. All abstracts will be peer reviewed and evaluated before final acceptance. Bengali and English both languages will be accepted. 
  2. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit and present their seminal work at the Seminar. The authors of accepted abstracts authors will be informed in due time over email.
  3. After the Seminar, only selected Papers will be published in an Edited Volume based on the recommendations of the Expert Committee. Post seminar we will inform the selected authors to submit their full length papers will be intimated over email.
  4. The abstract and the final submission must be typed in Times New Roman, with font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing.

Submission Procedure:

The abstract and the selected paper should be submitted as an attachment to the email ID

byanjanbarnafoundation@gmail.com  with the following information:

  1. Name, 2. Affiliation with Institution, 3. Address for Correspondence, 4. Contact Details: Phone No. and E-mail Id, 5. Title of the Abstract/Paper.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Submission of Abstracts (Soft-Copy): 1th February, 2023

Intimation on Selection of the Abstract: 3rd February, 2023

Date of Seminar: 7th and 8th February, 2023   Time: 10.30 am – 5:30pm

Registration Fees: Rs. 1000/- only For Academicians, Educationists, Policy Makers, University/College/School Faculty Members, Librarians, Research Scholars and Post Doctoral Fellows; and Rs. 500/- only For UG/PG Students. Registration will be done on the spot during the Seminar.

How to reach:

Kolkata is the gateway of eastern India; a city with rich heritage, bustling streets and bewildering variety of facets. The city is well connected through road, rail and air. By Air: Most of the international & domestic airlines have direct services to and from Kolkata to other important cities. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose airport is the international and domestic airport at Dum Dum. The Dum Dum metro station is about 5 km from the airport. By Rail: Superfast trains like Rajdhani Express, Coromondal Express, Shatabdi Express, Gitanjali Express join it to the national capital, major and nearby cities. The city has three major stations at Howrah, at Sealdah and another at Kolkata (Chitpur). By Road: Kolkata is connected to all the nearby places by road. Well connected national highways (NH2, NH6 & NH34) connect it to important cities in the country. The Esplanade Terminus is the main bus terminus that lies in the heart of the city. The main campus of Jadavpur University is located in South Kolkata. This campus is quite close by and well accessible from the Kolkata airport and the two major railway stations. Buses, Tramways, Taxis, Metro provide public transportation in Kolkata and provide connectivity to this the campus. Besides, the Main Campus is connected through city railways (Jadavpur Railway station).

Whom to Contact:In case of any queries/clarification, the same can be conveyed to: The Secretary, “Byanjanbarna Foundation”, Kolkata by sending an e-mail to byanjanbarnafoundation@gmail.com  or through phone. Contact No. :  9051631232.