National Seminar on Lakshminath Bezbaroa : the Pioneer of Assames Modernity 26Th and 27Th August, 2014

National Seminar on Lakshminath Bezbaroa : the Pioneer of Assames Modernity 26Th and 27Th August, 2014

National Seminar On Lakshminath Bezbaroa : The Pioneer of Assamese Modernity On 26th and 27th August, 2014 Organized by Department of Assamese Assam University: Diphu Campus Diphu, Karbi Anglong- 782 460, Assam The rationale of the Seminar Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1864-1938) is an Assamese literary stalwart. In 19th century Indian Renaissance, he linked Assam and the Assamese people in different aspects of life through his literary contributions. He is an iconic prose writer, poet, playwright, philosophic thinker, writer of satire and humour, specialist in folk-tales and critic of social discriminations. Moreover, he was also well renowned for his liberal nationalist thinking amidst the British- Colonial economy. On the other hand, he is the pioneer of the studies on Sankaradeva, the great medieval reformer and social scientist in the light of modern rationalism. Although, Lakshminath Bezbaroa is a writer with the smell of romantic influences, but as a scholar, he still exists at the core of modern Assamese nationalism. He was not mere an academic scholar, but marvelously his genius may be regarded him as the Sahityarathi and Rasaraj in Assamese. On the occasion of the his 150th birth anniversary, the Department of Assamese, Assam University: Diphu Campus will be organizing a two-day national seminar. In this context, Bezbaroa’s unique thought, form, language and structure of his literary creations demand analytical study on date. So such dialogues like the proposed seminar can establish new arena of socio-cultural history of late-nineteenth and early- twentieth century Assam and it also can proof his originality in his manner. The Sub-heads of the seminar are projected as below but not limited to: 1) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and 19th century Indian Renaissance. 2) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and Modern Assamese literature. 3) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and the struggle of existence of the Assamese Language. 4) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and his Satirical works 5) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and anti-colonial obligations. 6) Bezbaroa’s Philoshophy and its relevance in day present scenario 7) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and different literary Genre 8) Role of woman in Bezbaroa’s works 9) Eco-Criticism in Bezbaroa ‘s works Submission of Abstract and Full Paper: Papers/Articles from Academicians and Research Scholars are invited focusing on the sub- themes. The abstract of about 200 words and full paper written in 7-10 pages ( A-4 size paper) should be submitted through email attachment or CD . Papers should be in English or Assamese language only. Duration of the oral presentation will be 10-12 minutes. Kindly submit Soft copy of the abstract and full paper to the following email: [email protected] [email protected] Important Dates Submission of Abstract : 10th August, 2014 Submission of Full paper : 20th August, 2014 Registration : Academicians/Professionals (With Paper) : Rs. 1000/- Research Scholars /Students of Universities (With Paper) : Rs. 500/- Participants Without Paper :Rs. 200/- Accommodation and Travel Assistance Delegates are requested to meet their travel expenditure from their own resources. The outstation participants may be provided accommodation on request (at least 10 days ahead). Participants are requested to confirm their participation and the accommodation fee should be sent to the organizing committee. We will make our best effort to receive at the Station. The Department: The Department of Assamese, established in 2010 in Assam University at Diphu Campus offering post graduate program in Assamese from the session 2010 and M.Phil. , Ph. D. program from this session (2012-13 ). The syllabi of the program incorporates both traditional and non- traditional course keeping in view of the rising demands in various fields like Literature, Language, Comparative Literature, Culture, translation and so forth. The Department also envisages the introduction of various career-oriented courses in Assamese as well as planned to set up a language laboratory. How to Reach Assam University: Diphu Campus, Diphu Diphu is well connected by railways as well as roadways. There are many daily trains (including Rajdhani) connecting Diphu and rest of the country. A number of buses ply from Guwahati and Dimapur to Diphu. The nearest airport is at Dimapur about 45 kms from Diphu town. The Assam University Department of Assamese is situated nearly 10 kms from Diphu Railway Station at 8 Mile, Lumding Road. Regular auto rickshaw services are also available from Diphu bus stand/railway station to the University Campus located at 8 Mile, Lumding Road. Registration Form Lakshminath Bezbaroa : The Pioneer of Assamese Modernity 26th and 27th August, 2014 Name : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Age: ………… Sex : ……….… Designation : …………………………….………..………………… Institution : ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Address : …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….. Phone/Mobile : ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Email : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Title of the Paper : ............................................................................................................................................................ ........... Presenting Author : …………………………………….. Travel Plan : Arrival (Date & Time)……………………………………………………………………………………. Departure (Date & Time)…………………………………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………….. Signature : …………………………………… --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Registration may be done on the spot by paying in cash. National Seminar on Lakshminath Bezbaroa : The Pioneer of Assames Modernity 26th and 27th August, 2014 Chief Patron : Prof. Somnath Dasgupta Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Assam University: Silchar Patrons : Prof. Ramendu Bhattacharjee Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration), AUS Prof. Debasish Bhattacharjee Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic), AUS Prof. Amalesh Bhowal Pro Vice Chancellor I/C Assam University: Diphu Campus Convener : Dr. Kusumbar Boruah Head, Department of Assamese, Assam University: Diphu Campus [email protected], Phone: 91-9435208498/9859927340 Coordinators: Dr. Ambeswar Gogoi, Asstt. Professor, Dept of Assamese, Assam University Diphu Campus Email: [email protected], Mobile: +91-9854074771 Mrs. Hira Manna Das, Asstt. Professor, Dept of Assamese, Assam University Diphu Campus Email: [email protected], Mobile: +91-9707198040 DEPARTMENT OF ASSAMESE ASSAM UNIVERSITY :: DIPHU CAMPUS (A Central University Constituted Under act. XXIII OF 1989) DIPHU- 782 460 ASSAM, INDIA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invitation Dear Sir/Madam, It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Assamese, Assam University, Diphu Campus, proposes to organize its first National Seminar on “Lakshminath Bezbaroa: The Pioneer of Assamese Modernity” on 26th and 27th August, 2014 . We, therefore, extend our cordial invitation to you to kindly participate in the seminar and present a paper in any of the sub-themes in the aforesaid Seminar and make the seminar a success. We look forward to seeing you at Department of Assamese, Assam University, Diphu Campus, Diphu. With best Regards Sincerely, Dr. Kusumbar Boruah Head, Department of Assamese, AUDC & Convener of the National Seminar Date: .

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