“LITERATURE AND
LANGUAGE: INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES”
20 – 21 June 2013
Catholic University
of Cameroon (CATUC) – Bamenda
The nature of contemporary/global problems necessitates solutions that
integrate knowledge and methodologies from distinct disciplines. Interdisciplinary
perspectives to the interpretation, teaching and study of literature and
language create avenues for critics, teachers and students to synthesize more
than one discipline, and enrich the overall educational experience. The
pedagogy of traditional methodologies encourages concentration on only one
discipline; but the dynamism in the availability and flow of information in the
age of technology requires an eclectic approach. While proponents of interdisciplinarity
argue that it expands understanding and achievement between all disciplines,
critics argue that it leads to integration confusion.
This conference is interested in papers that integrate other
disciplines in the analysis of literature and language. Proposals for 20
minutes presentations and 1-hour plenary sessions are welcomed. Abstracts MUST
show how the paper will critically link or integrate insights/methodologies
from two or more disciplines. Sub-themes include, but are not limited to:
Literature, Language and Environment
Literature, Language and Religion
Literature, Language and Human Rights
Literature, Language and Leadership
Literature, Language and Ethics
Literature, Language and Law
Literature, Language and Sociology
Literature, Language and Philosophy
Literature, Language and Politics
Literature, Language and Marketing
Literature, Language and Publishing
Literature, Language and Psychology
Literature, Language and Nationhood
Abstracts of 250 words in Ms Word format (Times New Roman, Font Size
12) should be submitted to: conference2013@cella-cameroon.org
Selected papers will be published in a Special Issue of the CELLA journal - JELLiC: Journal of English Language, Literature and Culture
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Opening ceremony
Keynote Address(es)
Plenary and Parallel sessions
Opening ceremony
Keynote Address(es)
Plenary and Parallel sessions
Cultural Night
Closing ceremony
REGISTRATION FEE
Research Scholars/Academicians (Cameroon): 10.000frs
Research Scholars/Academicians (Cameroon): 10.000frs
Research Students
(Cameroon): 5.000frs
Research Scholars/Academicians (International): $
100.00
Research Students
(International): $ 50.00
• Registration fee includes logistics breakfast, complimentary lunch, and refreshment
• Registration fee does not include accommodation.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for Papers: December 2012
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 15th April
2013
Notification of selected abstracts: 15th May
2013
Registration Deadline: 31st May 2013
KEY RESOURCE PERSONS
Fr. Michael Suh Niba (Associate Prof.) – Bamenda,
Cameroon
Ibrahim Tala Kashim (Emeritus Prof.) – Buea, Cameroon
Nol Alembong (Prof.) – Buea, Cameroon
Shadrach Ambanason (Prof.) – Bambili, Cameroon
John Nkemngong Nkengasong (Associate Prof.)
Hans Fonka (PhD) – Yaounde, Cameroon
Oscar Labang (PhD) – Missouri, USA
Convener
Fr. Michael Suh Niba
Associate Professor
Vice-Chancellor, Catholic University of Cameroon