‘The 5 principles of highly effective teachers’ – Pierre Pirard’s Video
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] After a high profile career as CEO, Pierre Pirard decided to redirect his focus and became a teacher.…
‘Gamification: Practical Ideas for ELT’ – Graham Stanley’s Video
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Gamification refers to using game design techniques and game thinking to enhance non-game contexts. Used well, it can…
‘International Conference on English Language & Literature – A Tool for Humanising’ (ELLATH-2015) – Faridabad, India, February 23-24, 2015
[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 29 | December 1, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036]
International Conference on English Language & Literature – A Tool for Humanising (ELLATH-2015)
FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2015
ELLATH-2015, a two-day platform for linguists, anthropologists, sociologists, academicians and literary people to interact, deliberate and share
CONCEPT NOTE
Language is for expression and Literature is the reflection of that expression. The unique quality of Language and Literature in socialising, humanising and educating is well acknowledged and appreciated across the globe. When language empowers one to express oneself, Literature opens a wide arena where one can look for larger domains for refinement. The status of English Language and Literature in this global era is a highly relevant topic of discussion among academicians, linguists and literary people. The humanising potential of language and literature are highly innovative areas for anthropologists as well as academicians to look up. These days, value added courses and value educations are included in the curriculum in order to impart humanising values to the society. At this juncture, it is exciting to deliberate upon the humanising quality of language and literature. The humanising potential of language and literature is a highly interesting area for further studies and research. (more…)