Pune University to Organize International Conference on Translation Studies
- Savitribai Phule Pune University to Organize International Conference on Translation Studies: New Direction” from January 23 to January 25, 2018 in Pune.
Department of English (Savitribai Phule Pune University) is organizing a three-day international conference on “Translation Studies: New Direction” from January 23 to January 25, 2018 in Pune.
Savitribai Phule Pune University earlier known as University of Pune or University of Poona, was established in 1949 and This university was named after a well known social reformer of 19th Century Savitribai Phule. Savitribai Phule Pune University has 43 departments. Its lush green campus spread over 411 acres.
Department of English of Savitribai Phule Pune University is one of the well-known research centres in western India. A large number of international students from countries like Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, South Africa, Turkmenistan, Thailand and China visit this elite university.
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In the recent few decades, discipline of Translation Studies has shown a huge growth, both as academic programme and global practice. Translation studies have encountered social and cultural turns since mid twentieth century, & also embraced large number intercultural encounters. In additon, interacting with many disciplines such as comparative literature, linguistics, creative writing, cultural studies, gender studies, Dalit studies, post colonial studies, film studies, philosophy, sociology, musicology, and many more makes it one of the most coveted courses to seat.
This Conference’s main aim is to search the list of suggestion and a probable approach that might provide a variety of helpful analytic tools in approaching various contemporary issues.
Sub themes for Conference at Savitribai Phule Pune University:
| History of Translation Studies | Linguistic Aspects of Translation | Translation Studies and Children’s literature |
| Translation and Context | Travels in Translation | Translation and Border Studies |
| Translation and Gender | Cultural Aspects of Translation | Translation and New Media |
Note* - Themes mentioned above are suggestive, others themes are also welcomed.
Call for Papers for Savitribai Phule Pune University:
People interested in participating in the conference are requested to send the abstracts on the above-mentioned themes or any other theme related to it and selected papers will be presented in the conference.
Guidelines for Submitting Papers for Conference by Pune University:
- Word limit (Abstract): 300 words
- Word limit (Paper): 5000 words, sent after the selection of abstract
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12, with Double line Spacing
- Email ID (for Submission): newdirectionintranslation@gmail.com
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Important Dates for Savitribai Phule Pune University:
| Last date for Abstract Submission: | November 15, 2017 |
| Intimation for the selected abstract: | November 30, 2017 |
| Last Date for Paper Submission: | December 20, 2017 |
| Conference Dates: | 23-25 January, 2018 |
Registration for National Seminar at Savitribai Phule Pune University:
- For Teaching Faculty: Rs. 2000
- For Research Scholars: Rs. 1500
- For International Teaching Faculty: $ 75
- For international Research Scholars: $ 50
For more information, you can visit the official website of Pune University.
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