International Conference on Intersections of Knowledge Exploring Discourses and Beyond in Humanities and Social Sciences
About the Conference
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at BITS Pilani,Pilani Campus, invites delegates from academia and industry to participate in the Intersections of Knowledge: Exploring Discourses and Beyond in Humanities and Social Sciences conference.
This conference seeks to foster our understanding of the multifaceted aspects of knowledge, encouraging discussions on evolving discourses, interdisciplinary approaches, and innovative solutions for the challenges faced in various HSS disciplines.
We welcome a diverse group of delegates, including those from academia, research and development organizations, and industry to deliberate on these issues. Additionally, we encourage students (Doctoral, Master's, and Bachelor's) to present their work through paper and poster presentations.
Key Dates
| Abstract Submission | 30 Nov 23 |
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| Notification of Acceptance | 05 Dec 23 |
| Early Registration Deadline | 15 Dec 23 |
| Paper Submission Deadline | 31 Dec 23 |
| Conference Registration Deadline | 15 Jan 24 |
Track | Theme | Lead Faculty |
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| Track 1 | Language, Literature, Communication NEP 2020 and Language Teaching; Linguistics; Multilingualism; Development Communication; Indian Writing; Post-Humanism, Cultural History and Contemporary Philosophical Discourses | Paul Mathew |
| Track 2 | Technological Interventions and Society Gender, Society and Technology; Education and Technology; Educational Informatics; Power, Diplomacy and Technology in IR; Governance, Welfare and Technology; Digital Humanities | Madhurima Das |
| Track 3 | Sustainable Development and Degrowth Sustainable Development Goals; Postdevelopment and Degrowth; Challenges and Opportunities to Transnational Governance; Pedagogies for Sustainable Development Education; Climate Change; Gender; Communication; Ecocriticism | Sailaja Nandigama |
| Track 4 | Flourishing in Work and Life Intellectual and Cultural History; Corporate Social Responsibility; Psychology (I/O, Positive, General etc.); Sociology and Anthropology (Empirical); Politics and Law; Health and Technology | Rajneesh Choubisa |
| Track 5 | Media and Cultural Studies Media Literacy; Cultural Theories; Gender and Masculinity Studies, Impact of Gen AI - Companies, Advertisers, and Creatives; Media and Culture; Indigenous Narrative | Sushila Shekhawat |
| Track 6 | Performing Arts and Cinema Folk and Modern Drama; Music; Aesthetics; Theatrical Performance; World Cinema; Cinematic and Theatrical Adaptations | Prateek |
About the Institute
Established in 1964, BITS Pilani is a Deemed-to-be-University and is also recognized by the Government of India as an Institute of Eminence. We offer various multidisciplinary academic programs across six sprawling campuses in India. Our diverse and globally connected campuses are located in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Dubai.
About the Department
The department has been integral to the BITS ecosystem from its inception represented symbolically through the Lotus in the institute'slogo. The department has twenty-one faculty members specializing in diverse disciplines. It offers a wide range of courses at the UG, PG and PhD level.
