Two-Day
Interdisciplinary International Conference
on
“New Trends in
Humanities, Gender and Cultural Studies”
Organized by
Department of English,
N.G. Acharya and D.K. Marathe College of Arts, Commerce and
Science, Chembur (East), Mumbai-400071
(Affiliated to University of Mumbai)
in collaboration with
M.G.E.& W. Society’s
Centre for Humanities & Cultural Studies, Kalyan (W)
Date: 9th & 10thOct. 2015
(Expected Sponsor: UGC)
Supported by:
Global Association of English Studies,
New Man International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies,
Chronicle of Humanities and Cultural Studies
Venue: N.G.Acharya and D.K. Marathe College, Chembur, Mumbai
Concept Note
“As we strive to create a more civil public discourse, a more adaptable and creative workforce,
and a more secure nation, the humanities and social sciences are the heart of the matter, the
keeper of the republic—a source of national memory and civic vigor, cultural understanding and
communication, individual fulfillment and the ideals we hold in common. They are critical to a
democratic society and they require our support.”
-American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The academic discipline called ‘humanities’ studies human culture and brings ancient and modern
languages, Social sciences, soft sciences, languages, literatures, philosophy, religions, law and visual and
performing arts such as music and theatre in its fold.
As the French intellectual Simone de Beauvoir rightly says that one is not born a woman, rather becomes
one, it necessitates the term "gender" to be used to refer to the social and cultural constructions of
masculinities and femininities, not to the state of being male or female in its entirety. Gender studies are
a field of interdisciplinary study and academic field given to gender identity and gendered representation
as central categories of analysis. This field includes women's studies (concerning women, feminism,
gender and politics), men's studies, and LGBT studies. Sometimes, a gender study is offered together with
study of sexuality. These disciplines study gender and sexuality in the fields of literature, language,
history, political science, sociology, anthropology, cinema, media studies.
Cultural Studies is about the political dynamics of contemporary culture and its historical foundations,
conflicts and defining traits. Social phenomena such as ideology, class structures, national formations,
ethnicity, sexuality, gender, generation, and so forth are considered in this discipline. It views cultures not
as fixed, bounded, stable and discrete entities, but rather as fluid, constantly interacting and changing sets
of practices and processes. Cultural studies seek to understand how meaning is generated, disseminated,
contested, bound up with systems of power and control, and produced from the social, political and
economic spheres within a particular social formation or conjuncture.
The proposed Interdisciplinary International Conference aims to render a humble platform for the
academic deliberation on the above discussed areas pertaining to Humanities, Gender and Cultural
Studies.
The broad areas to be covered by the Conference include:
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Languages and Literatures
Literary & Critical Theories
Creative Writings and Translation
Social and Cultural Studies
International Relations
Gender Studies
Law, Religion, Philosophy and Anthropology
Music, Visual Art, Theatre and Film and Media Studies
Nation, Race, Class and Ethnic Studies
Key Note Speaker:
 Anjali Monteiro
(Professor, School of Media and Cultural Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai)
Following Resource Persons will address the Plenary Sessions:
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Dr. K. P. Jayshankar (TISS, Mumbai)
Dr. Regiani A. S. Zacaries (UNESP- Provost for International Affairs, Brazil)
Dr. Tsai-ching Yeh (Taivan)
Virginia Grover (UK)
R. George Thomas (UK)
Dr. Sohail Ahemad ( Saudi Arabia)
Dr. Mabel Fernandes ( Aurangabad)
Dr. Mala Pandurang (Mumbai)
Dr. Shrimati Das (Hubali)
Dr. Pramod Mehra( New Delhi)
Dr. Archana Kumari (Bilaspur)
Dr. Mitul Trivedi (Gujrat)
Aju Mukhopadhyay (Pondicherry)
About the College
N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce was established in 1978 by
Chembur Trombay Education Society. It is ideally located in the heart of Chembur on N. G. Acharya
Marg between Chembur and Govandi railway Stations and is served by a number of BEST bus routes.
As the first degree college in Chembur, it was started with the aim to cater higher education needs of
students from Chembur and the neighbouring areas. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.
We are blessed with the dedicated, experienced and well qualified teachers. We offer B.A. / B.Sc./
B.Com. degree courses in various subjects, which come under aided section. We also conduct
professional courses on Permanently Non-Grant basis such as B.M.S. (Bachelor of Management Studies),
B.Sc.-IT (Information Technology), B.Sc.-CS (Computer Science), B.Com. (Accounting & Finance),
B.Com.(Banking & insurance), B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media), B.Com.(Financial Market).
We also offer Post Graduate Courses like M.Com. and M.Sc. (Chemistry). The college is a lecture centre
for M. Sc. Semester III and IV for the cluster nearby 5 colleges. The college has applied for recognition of
Ph. D. Lab in the subject of Chemistry. All degree courses come under University of Mumbai.
We run a study centre for IDOL (Institute of Distance education and Open Learning, University of
Mumbai) for B. A. and B. Com. courses. In addition we run a study centre for YCMOU for preparatory
course and B. A. and B. Com. Courses. Moreover, our college is a centre for conducting practicals for
M. Sc. in Chemistry, for Madurai Kamaraj Universitry.
A new 7 storey building is constructed for un-aided courses which is equipped with modern learning
amenities in addition to a Digital Media Lab, two storey Library with Wi-Fi facility and three computer
labs with 250 computers. The college campus has big sports ground, spacious seminar hall and an
obstacle ground which has been developed as per the requirements of the N.C.C. Unit.
The college serves more than 7000 students each year in Junior, Degree and Self-Finance Courses.
We believe in all round personality development of students. Along with studies, the college encourages
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and sports.
About the Centre
‘Centre for Humanities & Cultural Studies’ is a brilliant off shoot of the Mahatma Gandhi Education &
Welfare Society which is established in June 2014 with the mission to contribute to the education and
welfare of the society to empower individuals for the better future. The goals of the society are to work in
the field of education, culture, religion, science and technology and everything allied to the human life, to
establish reference libraries, organize book exhibition, arrange literary lectures, so as to develop the
literary aspect of the people and also encourage the aspiring artists and writers, to hold meetings,
seminars, conferences, survey, camp, educational excursions, etc. in India and / or abroad with a view of
creating awareness among the people and to act as an agency for implementation of the various
educational, welfare and schemes promoted by the State and Central Government.
The Centre for Humanities & Cultural Studies has been established as a manifestaion of the above cited
objectives of the society. The present International Conference on “New Trends in Humanities, Gender
and Cultural Studies” is the maiden attempt of the centre to provide a platform for the academic dialogue
in the field of Humanities, Gender and Cultural Studies.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is a major metropolitan city known as the business capital of India. The city has the largest and
the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major international airport. India's largest Stock
Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world is situated in Mumbai. Bollywood, the biggest
Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year, draws a number of
youths with tinsel dreams to Mumbai. It is a melting pot where people belonging to different cultures
throng to realize their dreams.
Most of the year, Mumbai's climate is warm and humid. Between November and February, the skies are
clear, and the temperature is cooler. From March the temperature becomes warm and humid till mid June,
How to Reach
Mumbai is reachable through several flights. Most of the international flights ply from here and connect it
with various national and international destinations. Railways are said to be the lifeline of Mumbai.
Super-fast trains and passenger trains connect the city with all prominent towns of India. Major railway
junctions in Mumbai are Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra and Kurla.
The fine roads of this city connect you to all big and small towns and tourist centres in the state of
Maharashtra- Pune (163 km), Aurangabad (392 km), Nashik (184 km), Mahabaleshwar (239 km) and to
the towns and cities of the neighbouring states- Goa - Panaji (597 km), Gujarat - Ahmadabad (545 km)
and Vadodara (432 km) and Andhra Pradesh.
Places of Interest.
Elephanta Caves - rock sculptures dedicated to Shiva, Hanging gardens - Malabar Hill, Gateway of
India - commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Taj Mahal Hotel- the
landmark hotel close to the Gateway of India, Flora Fountain - Known as Fountain area which is a
prominent hub for commercial activity of Mumbai. Marine Drive Chowpatty - city's most famous
beach, Rajabai Clock Tower - Similar to the Big Ben of London that chimes every 15 minutes,
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum) - wonderful example of
Indo-saracenic architecture, Jehangir Art Gallery, Manibhavan (Gandhi Memorial) , Taraporewala
Aquarium - exotic collection of marine and fresh water life. Mumbadevi . St. Thomas Cathedral, near
Flora fountain, Jumma Masjid - Kalbadevi, Tower of Silence - where the Parsis practice their burial
custom of leaving bodies out in the open to be devoured by vultures. Kenesseth Ellyahoo Synagogue
built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon and his brother Albert in memory of their father Eliyahoo Sassoon.
Colaba Causeway-oft-frequented by tourists for shopping, Asiatic Library & David Sassoon Library hub for the knowledge in Asian Studies, Cafe Leopold-landmark café badly damaged in the 26/11
terrorist attack.
Accommodation and Local Hospitality:
The city has good number of hotels, guest houses, hostels where single occupant/double occupant’s
rooms can be made available for the participants at special discounted rates. If required, the organizers
can provide assistance to the delegates for comfortable accommodation. Participant should communicate
their requirement of the accommodation facility well in time (before 15thSeptember, 2015). The necessary
details will be sent on receiving a request.
Call for Paper
Unpublished papers are invited from academicians, consultants, government and non-government
agencies, etc. Papers should be sent to intl.conference01@gmail.com onor before September 15th, 2015
with the following editing requirements.
 Paper should be submitted along with registration form with prescribed fees.
 Papers in English should be typed in MS Word, Times New Roman, font size 12, spacing singlemargin of 1 inch on all four sides
 A short bio note of contributor(s) indicating name, institution, postal address, contact no. and
email has to be added below the title of the paper.
Selected papers will be included in the proceedings to be published in book form with ISBN /ISSN in due
time.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird (till 15 Sept.
2015)
Participants from academic institutions
INR 2000/UG/PG students & research scholars
INR 1500/Delegates from abroad
USD 100
(Students & Research scholars are required to produce Identity Proof)
Category
Late (after 15 Sept,
2015
INR 2500/INR 1800/USD 100
Registration fee covers the conference kit, breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee etc. Please note that the registration
fees do not include accommodation charges. However, it includes the publication charges.
Registration fees can be deposited directly in the following bank account. Participant should send the
scanned copy of bank deposit slip along with registration form on given email address.
Bank Name
Canara Bank
(Branch: New Marine Lines, Mumbai)
Account Name
Centre for Humanities &
Cultural Studies
Account Number
IFSC code
1389101071921
CNRB0001389
Offline users can send their registration form along with a Demand Draft drawn infavourof “Centre for
Humanities & Cultural Studies” payable at Canara Bank, New Marine Lines Branch, Mumbai.
For Contact:
Delegates may email their queries to: intl.conference01@gmail.com
or call on the following numbers:
09820724369 (Dr B. N. Gaikwad)
09730721393 (Dr Kalyan Gangarde)
Chief Patron
Adv. Liladhar Dake (President)
Shri. Ramesh Mhapankar( General Secretary)
Shri. Mohan Purandhare (Vice-President)
Advisory Committee
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Principal Dr. Vidyagauri Lele ( Acharya & Marathe College, Chembur, Mumbai)
Dr. Shobha Ghosh (Professor & Head, Dept. of English, University of Mumbai)
Dr. RambhauBadode ( Professor, Dept. of English, University of Mumbai)
Dr. Rajesh Karankal (Associate Professor, Dept. of English, University of Mumbai)
Dr. Bhagyashree Varma (Associate Professor, Dept. of English, University of Mumbai)
Dr. A. P. Pandey ( Head, Dept. of English, Jhunjhunwala College, Mumbai)
Dr. Shivaji Sargar (Associate Professor, Dept. of English, University of Mumbai)
Dr. S.R.Nagori (Lakhotiya), ( Head, PG Dept. of English, M.U.College, Udgir)
Dr. Arvind M. Nawale ( Head, Dept. of English, Shivaji College, Udgir)
Dr. R.T.Bedre (Principal, SPP College, Sirsala)
Dr. Ajay Tengse ( Dean, Faculty of Arts, SRTMU Nanded)
Dr. Mahendra Shinde (Head, Dept. of English, Nutan College, Selu)
Dr. Vaishali Pradhan ( Principal, Milind College, Aurangabad)
Dr. Vasnat Satpute (Principal, LRW College, Sonpeth)
Dr. Arbindkumar Chaudhari (Assam)
Dr. Sadhana Agarwal (Madhya Pradesh)
Dr. Vaibhav Sabnis ( Head, Dept. of English, Dr B.A.M.College of Law, Dhule)
Dr. SujathaRao, ( Head, Dept. of English, Nanavati Women’s College, Mumbai)
Dr. Sangeeta Ghodke (Associate Professor, Dept of English, Prof. Ramkrishna More College,
Akurdi, Pune)
Dr B.N. Gaikwad
Dr Kalyan Gangarde
Convener
Organizing Secretary
Vice Principal & Head
Co- Convener
Prof. Amita Lal
Prof. Akila Maheshwari
Co Organizing Secretary
Dr Dharmaji Kharat
Prof. WamankumarWani
Organizing Committee
Prof. Sonali Khandekar
(Co-Convener)
Prof. Chandrakant Mhatre
(Co-Convenor)
Prof. Sneha Salokhe
Prof. Shashikant Mhalunkar
Dr. KishanPawar
Prof. Pandurang Barkale
Prof. Dipti Muzumdar
Dr. Grishma Khobragade
Dr. Satyawan Hanegawe
Prof. Mrinali Chavan
Prof. Dasharath Kamble
Prof. S. N. Kadam
Prof. Bharat Gugane
Prof. Sachin Bhumbe
Prof. Ram Bhise
Prof. Rajni Nair
Dr. Vishwanath Bite
Dr. Prashant Mothe
Dr. Sudhir Mathpati
Dr. Raman Mundhe
Dr. Subhash Shinde
Dr. Pandit Nirmal
Dr. Ashish Gupta
Dr. Ghanshyam Asudani
Prof. Pundlik Wankhede
Prof. Prashant Takey
Prof. Balu Budhvant
Two-Day Interdisciplinary International Conference on
“New Trends in Humanities, Gender and Cultural Studies”
(9th& 10thOct. 2015)
Jointly Organized by
N.G. Acharya and D.K. Marathe College of Arts, Commerce and Science
Chembur (East) Mumbai-400071
(Affiliated to University of Mumbai)
&
M.G.E. & W. Society’s
Centre for Humanities & Cultural Studies, Kalyan(W).
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