The UGC-Sponsored One-day National Seminar got off to a grand start on Monday, 12 March 2012 at 9 am at the Centre for Media Studies Auditorium. The key-note address by Prof. K. Srilata, IITM, tuned the audience to the theme of the session - Post-Independence Indian Writing in English: Theory and Praxis. The second issue of our Peer-reviewed Journal 'Eclectic Representations' was released by the key-note speaker on the occasion. There were in all sixteen paper presenters, who did great presentations, and answered questions (sometimes irritating questions too) with aplomb and dignity.
The cream of the afternoon session was the valedictory address by Dr. Premila Paul, Associate Professor of English, The American College, Madurai. She had all the minds and hearts spellbound by her rapturous insights into the various facets of Post-Independence Indian Writing in English. The book Mapping Territories, containing papers of the participants, was released by Dr. Premila Paul, while Dr. Shanthi Manuel, Member of the Board, released the Student' initiative 'Cornucopia'.
Students' performance was the icing on the cake. Radha and Arul Jyoti performed a dance recital, and students of II MA English (Anki & Shruti) gave a soulful rendition of patriotic songs followed by our National Anthem. The national integration video 'Mile sur mera tumhara' was screened towards the end of the afternoon session.
Dr. K. Ganesh presented the Vote of Thanks.
You could have posted some pictures along with this write-up.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful experience to come back to MCC after a hiatus and present a paper.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Joy always,
Susan