5th International e-Conference
Bridging Realms: Exploring Intersections in Humanities and Social Sciences
Conference Dates: 4th October – 05th October, 2024 (Friday & Saturday)
To be Organized by
New Literaria- An International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
in collaboration with
Department of History, Humanities and Society, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
& Department of English, Central University of Karnataka, India
Location: Virtual Platform (GOOGLE MEET/ZOOM/YOUTUBE)
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The NEW LITERARIA is pleased to announce the call for papers for the upcoming 5th International e-Conference titled “Bridging Realms: Exploring Intersections in Humanities and Social Sciences.” This conference aims to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue and encourage innovative research that transcends traditional boundaries within the humanities and social sciences.
Conference Theme
C. Wright Mills says, “Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both” (Mills 1959). In an era characterized by rapid social change and increasing complexity, the intersections between the humanities and social sciences offer profound insights into the human condition. The phrase “Bridging Realms” metaphorically represents the effort to connect different domains of knowledge and inquiry, specifically within the context of the humanities and social sciences. Traditionally, the humanities (literature, philosophy, history, arts) and social sciences (sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science) have been treated as separate spheres of study. C.P. Snow rightly says, “The intellectual life of the whole of western society is increasingly being split into two polar groups … at one pole we have the literary intellectuals, at the other scientists, and as the most representative, the physical scientists. Between the two, a gulf of mutual incomprehension” (Snow 1959). Bridging realms involves breaking down these boundaries to allow for more holistic and integrated approaches to understanding human experience. Bridging them means combining these perspectives to gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding.
This conference seeks to explore these intersections, examining how disciplines such as history, literature, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, political science, and cultural studies can inform and enrich each other and again it seeks to break down the silos within academic research, fostering a collaborative environment where interdisciplinary dialogue can flourish. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this conference aims to generate new insights, address global challenges, and enhance the societal impact of research in the humanities and social sciences. We invite you to join us in this endeavour, contributing your expertise and ideas to a rich and transformative exchange of knowledge.
Sub-themes:
We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to the following sub-themes:
- Cultural Interactions and Identity
- Ethics and Society
- Digital Humanities
- Globalization and Local Cultures
- Narratives and Society
- Gender, Race, and Social Justice
- Environmental Humanities
- Political and Economic Intersections
- Media, Communication, and Society
- Health Humanities
- Urban Studies and Rural Dynamics
- Migration and Diaspora Studies
- Education and Society
- Memory and Trauma Studies
- Philosophy and Public Policy
- Art and Society
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
- Queer Studies and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Religion and Secularism
- Law and Society
- Aging and Society
- Food Practices, Cultures, and Policies
- Violence and Conflict Studies
- Aesthetics and Everyday Life
- Tourism and Cultural Heritage
- Human Rights and Global Justice
- Disability Studies
- Sports and Society
Submission Guidelines:
We welcome submissions of abstracts only from scholars, researchers, and academicians across the globe. Those presenting individual papers should submit an abstract, including keywords, within a maximum limit of 300 words and a brief biography in the Google Form – https://forms.gle/NFyYCEDnExkrVw598 (up to 150 words) by 31st August 2024. Full paper submissions before the conference, are encouraged but not required.
Important Dates:
| SCHEDULE | |
| Conference Dates | 4th October – 05th October, 2024 |
| Deadline for Submission of Abstracts (300 words) and Panel Proposals (750 words) | 31st August, 2024 |
| Acceptance of Abstracts | 2nd September, 2024 |
| Registration | 05th September, 2024 |
| Last date of sending full paper | After the conference is over (30th Nov, 2024) |
Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of our Journal, New Literaria, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences.
List of Speakers for the e-Conference- 2024(New Literaria)
Prof Nalini Iyer, Professor of English at Seattle University, US & Editor-in-Chief South Asian Review
Prof David Higgins, Professor of Environmental Humanities, University of Leeds, UK
Prof Claire Warwick, Professor of Digital Humanities, Department of English, Durham University, UK
Prof Smita Jha, Professor of English, IIT Roorkee, India
Dr Francis Joy, Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Lapland Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi, Finland
Dr Geetha BJ, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English Studies, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. Upasana Singh, Assistant Professor, Kurukshetra University, India
Contact Information:
For inquiries regarding the conference or submission process, please contact:
Dr Tanmoy Kundu
Editor, New Literaria & Assistant Professor, Department of English, Midnapore College (Autonomous), West Bengal, India.
Email: editor@newliteraria.com / tanmoy.kundu@midnaporecollege.ac.in
Dr Elisabetta Marino
Associate Professor of English and American Studies, Department of History, Humanities and Society, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.
Advisory Committee:
Prof Anita Singh, Professor, Department of English, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, India.
Prof. Asima Ranjan Parhi, Professor & Head, Department of English, Utkal University, India.
Prof Pinaki Roy, Professor, Department of English, Raiganj University, West Bengal, India.
Prof Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi, Professor & Head, Department of Information & Language Technology, Central Institute of Hindi, Agra, India.
Prof Dr Chandrakant Langare, Associate Professor, Department of English, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India.
Dr Madhumita Majumdar, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English, Diamond Harbour Women’s University, West Bengal, India.
Dr Jai Singh, Associate Professor, Department of English Literature, The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, India.
Dr Sanjukta Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Department of English, Raiganj University, West Bengal, India.
Dr B. J. Geetha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English Studies, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India.
Dr Samipendra Banerjee, Associate Professor, Department of English, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India.
Dr Neha Arora, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India.
Dr. Suranjana Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Department of English, North-Eastern Hill University, India.
Dr Prasenjit Panda, Associate Professor, Department of English, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, India.
Dr Subhadeep Paul, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bankura University, West Bengal, India.
Dr. Rinu, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Central University of Haryana, India.
Dr Dhurjjati Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of MIL & Literary Studies, Gauhati University, Assam, India.