EXECUTUVE SUMMARY OF TWO DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
Impact of Anglo - American Literature on Post-Independence
Marathi Literature
Introduction
A new kind of renaissance has been evolved now-a-days in the study of
Comparative Literature. So we desired to venture a probe to make a comprehensive
comparative study of Anglo- American Literature and Post-Independence Marathi
Literature by organizing this seminar. By organizing this seminar we aspired to
reveal the impact of Anglo- American Literature on the evolution of Post –
Independence Marathi Literature in all its genres by bringing together the scholars,
researchers, teachers, students and readers for the in-depth deliberations on the
topic. We proudly state here that we have got success in bringing into reality the
aim of this seminar as the teachers from Maharashtra as well as Karnataka
participated in the seminar. Even the students were given opportunity to participate
in this seminar by keeping minimal amount of Rs. 100/- per student and Rs. 500/per teacher. In all 81 teachers and 100 students participated in the seminar.
Inauguration and Plenary Sessions
In all five Plenary Sessions and two technical sessions were organized in the
seminar.
Thursday 31/01/2013
Registration 9.00 to 10.00 am.
I. Registration
1. Registration & Breakfast
9.00 to 10.00am
Inauguration 10.00 to 11.30am
The Inauguration of the seminar was done at the auspicious hands of Dr. Vasant
Dahake, the renowned Marathi writer and Former President of Akhil Bhartiya
Marathi Sahitya Samelan. Special Pendal for inauguration and a special interior
decorated hall was prepared for all Plenary sessions.
II. Inauguration
10.00 to 11.30am
1. Welcome & Introduction
: Dr. S.Y. Kotmire
2. Welcome & Introduction
: Dr. N.R. Sawant
3. Lamp-lighting
4. Introduction to Chief Guest
: Dr. Nagesh Nalawade
5. Introduction to Chairperson
: Prof.Sou.S.A.Mujumdar
6. Inauguration
: Hon’ble Dr. H.V.Deshpande
Former Principal, Ajara
College, Ajara.
7. Inaugural Address
: Hon’ble Dr . H.V.Deshpande
8. Chairman’s Address
: Prof A.A.Powar, former
Principal, Shivraj College,
Gadhinglaj
9. Auspicious Presence
: Hon’ble Dr.Vasant Dahake
Former President, Akhil
Bhartiya Marathi sahitya
Samelan.
: Hon’ble Dr.Pa.A.Attar
Dept. Of English,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
: Hon’ble Dr.A.P.Gavali.
Dean, Faculty of Arts & Fine
Arts Shivaji University,
Kolhapur.
: Hon’ble Dr. R.N.Thakur
Dept. of Marathi
Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
10. Vote of Thanks
: Prof. A.S.Arbole
11. Compere
: Prof Mrs.Divekar &
Prof.Mrs. D’souza
Keynote Address
(Plenary session I-12.00 to 1.30 pm)
The Keynote Address was delivered by Hon’ble Dr. Vasant Dahake who with his
lively speech dealt with all the aspects of Impact of Anglo- American Literature on
Post -Independence Marathi Literature in all its genres. The Keynote Address of
Dr. Vasant Dahake was most invigorating to all the participants.
Session I – Keynote Address
12.00 to 1.30pm
1. Introduction to Resource Person
: Dr. Nagesh Nalawade
2. Introduction to Chairperson
: Dr.M.V.Raje
3. Keynote Address
: Hon’ble Dr. Vasant Dahake
4. Chairman’s speech
: Dr.R.N.Thakur
5. Vote of Thanks
: Prof. A.K.Mormare
6. Compere
: Prof Mrs. Divekar &
Prof.Mrs. D’souza
Lunch 1.30 to 2.30pm.
V. Lunch Break
1.30 to 2.30pm.
Plenary Session II -2.30 to 4.00pm
During the plenary session second the Resource Person Dr. Rahul
Pungalia, Associate Professor, Dept. of English Abasaheb Garware College, Pune
dealt with a topic Comparative Literary Theory (Paradigms in Modern English and
Marathi Criticism). The chairperson of this session was Dr.H.V.Deshpande,
Former Principal, Ajara Mahavidyalaya, Ajara. Both the Resource Person and
Chairperson dealt with the influence of Anglo- American Criticism on PostIndependence Marathi Criticism.
Session II
2.30 to 4.00pm
Influence of Modern & Post Modern Trends in Anglo American Literature
on Marathi Literature.
1. Introduction to Resource Person
: Dr.M.R.Patil
2. Introduction to Chairperson
: Prof.Mrs.S.A.Mujumdar
3. Speaker
: Dr.Rahul Pungalia
Associate Professor, Dept. of
English, Abasaheb Garware,
College, Pune.
4. Chairman’s speech
: Dr.H.V.Deshpande
Technical Session I – 4.00 to 5.30pm
After the plenary session II paper presentation session or technical session was
held. Teachers and students from both English and Marathi Literature presented
their papers. The paper presentation session proved to be fruitful to all the
participants.
Day 2
Friday 01/02/2013
Tea and Breakfast 9.00 to 11.30 am
Tea and Breakfast
9.00 to 11.30 am
Plenary Session III – 10.00 to 11.30 am
The resource person Dr.Satish Chindade, a renowned writer and Former
Principal, Pune took a wider view of influence of American Poetry on PostIndependence Marathi Poetry. The session was chaired by Hon’ble Dr. A.P.Gavali,
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Fine Arts, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Plenary Session III
10.00 to 11.30 am
Paradigms in Modern English & Marathi Poetry
Introduction to Resource Person
: Prof. K.B.Kesarkar
Introduction to Chairperson
: Dr.M.V.Raje
Speaker
: Hon’ble Dr.Shrish Chindade
(Veteran Poet, Writer and Critic)
Chairman’s speech
: Dr.A.P.Gavali
Vote of Thanks
: Prof.V.P.Chougule
Compere
: Prof Mrs. Divekar &
Prof. Miss V.V.Lokhande
Plenary Session IV 11.30 to 1.00 pm
Hon’ble Dr. Anand Patil, Internationally Reputed Writer and Former Head, Dept.
of English, Goa University, Panajim, Goa was the resource person of this session.
Dr.Patil with his critical acumen discussed in detail the Western Influence on
Marathi Literature (Comparative Cultural Study) Dr. P.A.Attar, Head, Dept. of
English, Shivaji University, Kolhapur was the Chairperson of this session.
Plenary Session IV
11.30 to 1.00 pm
Introduction to Resource Person
: Dr.S.B.Bhamber
Introduction to Chairperson
: Dr.S.B.Bhamber
Speaker
: Hon’ble Dr.Anand Patil
Internationally Reputed writer
& former head dept. of
English Goa University, Goa
Chairman’s speech
: Dr.P.A.Attar
Vote of Thanks
: Prof.Mrs.R.V.Musai
Compere
: Prof Mrs. Divekar &
Prof. Miss V.V.Lokhande
Lunch Break
1.00 to 2.00pm.
Plenary Session V 2.00 to 3.30 pm
Resource person Hon’ble Dr. Prabhanjan Mane, Assistant Professor, Dept. of
English, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, delivered a scholarly lecture on the
influence of Anglo-American Drama on Post-Independence Marathi Drama. The
session was Chaired by Dr. Langare, Associate Professor, Dept. of English, Shivaji
University, Kolhapur.
Plenary Session V
2.00 to 3.30 pm
Introduction to Resource Person
: Prof.A.B.Undare
Introduction to Chairperson
: Prof.A.B.Undare
Speaker
: Hon’ble Dr.Prabhanjan Mane
Assistant Prof. Dept. of
English Shivaji University,
Kolhapur
Chairman’s speech
: Hon’ble Dr. Langare
Associate Prof. Dept. of
English Shivaji University,
Kolhapur
Vote of Thanks
: Prof.Mrs. Divekar
Compere
: Prof Mrs. Divekar &
Prof. Miss V.V.Lokhande
Technical Session II 3.30 to 4.30 pm
After the scholarly deliberations of all the sessions, Technical Session/Paper
Presentation Session- II was conducted where
teachers as well as the students
from both Marathi and English literature presented their papers. Separate halls
were prepared for the paper presentation in Marathi as well as in English
Literature. Both the technical sessions proved to be fruitful to all participants.
Valedictory 4.30 to 5.30 pm
The Chief Guest Dr. B.M.Hirdekar, Controller of Examination, Shivaji
University, Kolhapur summed-up the spectrum of Two –Day National Seminar
with his deft dealing of the topic.
1. Introduction
:Dr.N.R.Sawant
2. Participant’s Response
3. Chief Guest’s Address
: Hon’ble Dr.B.M.Hirdekar
Controller of Examination,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
4. Chairman’s Address
: Dr.S.G.Gokakar
Former Head,Dept. of
Hindi Shivraj College Gadhinglaj
5. Vote of Thanks
: Prof. K.B.Keserkar
6. Compere
: Prof Mrs. Divekar &
Prof. Miss V.V. Lokhande
Outcome of the Two Day National Seminar
Thus the Two-Day National Seminar proved to be beneficial in revealing
the Impact of Anglo- American Literature on Post-Independence Marathi
Literature. It gave a dynamic shift to the topics that were dealt up-till-now in the
preceding seminars. So the seminar proved fruitful to all the scholars, researchers,
teachers, students and the readers of both Marathi and English literature. It opened
up a new vista and helped to widen the horizons of scholars, researchers, teachers,
students and the readers of both Marathi and English literature.
Co-ordinator
Principal