Discourse By Sahitya Akademi Translation Awardee
2025-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Zoom
The Department of Literature and Languages is holding a virtual guest talk on Caste of Partition: Understanding Bengali Dalit Literature. The talk will be delivered virtually by Dr Mrinmoy Pramanick, recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Translation Award, 2023.
About the Speaker:
Dr Mrinmoy Pramanick is a distinguished academic and a notable figure in the field of translation studies. He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize in 2023 for his exceptional work in Dalit Nandantattwa, a significant work by Marathi author Sharan Kumar Limbale, titled “Dalit Sahityache Soundarjyashastra.” Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Comparative Indian Language and Literature at the University of Calcutta. In addition to his career as a teacher, Dr Pramanick is the founder coordinator of the Centre for Translation and Literary Geography.
An alumnus of the University of Hyderabad, his scholarly interests extend to translation studies, the politics of language, caste, and the intricacies of the diaspora. Beyond his academic qualifications, Dr Pramanic also holds proficiency in Malayalam and Tamil languages.
Join the session with Dr Mrinmoy!

Exploring Interdisciplinarity in Memory Studies Research
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:30 | CV 302 (Tiered Classroom), Level 3, CV Raman Block
The Department of Literature and Languages at SRM University-AP is organising a Guest Talk on Interdisciplinarity in Memory Studies Research. The primary objective of the guest talk is to provide the students with a deeper understanding of the significance and multidisciplinary approaches in memory studies research.
The talk will be led by Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras and the Founding Chairperson of the Indian Network for Memory Studies (INMS), Dr Avishek Parui.
About the Speaker:
Avishek Parui is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he has been contributing to the academic community for over eight years. His current role, which he has held since November 2022, follows a successful tenure as an Assistant Professor in English from November 2017 to November 2022. Prior to his position at IIT Madras, he served as an Assistant Professor in Humanities and Social Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, from July 2014 to November 2017. Avishek began his academic career as a Tutor in English at Durham University, where he worked from September 2011 to June 2014. With a robust background in English and humanities, Dr Parui is dedicated to advancing educational practices and fostering a rich learning environment for his students. He is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The talk will offer an insightful experience to all the participants.
We look forward to your active participation.

FDP on Teaching Communication in the Global Classroom
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-04-13 17:00 | Online event
The Department of Literature & Languages, Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA) is organising a Five-fay Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching Communication in the Global Classroom: Academia, Industry, and Employability Perspectives” on March 09 – 13, 2026.
The Five-Day Faculty Development Programme is designed to empower research scholars and early-career faculty with contemporary, practice-oriented approaches to communication pedagogy in higher education. Aligned with the vision of NEP 2020 for multidisciplinary, skill-based, and learner-centred education, the programme addresses the evolving demands of global classrooms and professional environments.
The FDP offers focused sessions on academic, workplace, intercultural and critical communication skills, digital and multimodal pedagogies, curriculum design, and innovative assessment practices. It aims to provide a valuable platform for emerging educators to strengthen their pedagogical expertise and professional impact in today’s dynamic educational landscape.
List of Speakers

Dr Uttaran Dutta, Arizona State University, Arizona, USA
Dr Jayshree Chakraborty, IIT Kharagpur. (Retired)
Dr Shilpee Dasgupta, IIM Ranchi
Dr Sayantan Mukherjee, IIM Indore
Dr Chandreye Mukherjee, IIM Visakhapatnam
Dr Ridhima Tiwari, IIT Dharward
Dr Santosh Mahapatra, BITS – Pilani (Hyderabad)
Dr Dibyakusum Ray, IIT Ropar

Registration Fee

Faculty Members: Rs. 1000/- Research Scholars: Rs. 750/-
No registration fee for internal (SRM AP) Participants

Payment link: https://payment.collexo.com/pay-fee/srm-university-ap
Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/hctYsCS2WbDBMPvx7
Join us to engage, learn, and grow in global communication education.
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Webinar on Environmental Humanities
2026-07-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Online event
The Department of Literature and Languages is organising a webinar series titled “Research Horizons: Emerging Trends and Transformations in Literature, Language, Linguistics and the Humanities” addressing emerging fields for research and speculation in the domain of literature and language studies.
Dr Argha Basu, Assistant Professor, Department of Literature and Languages, will deliver the first webinar of the series on the topic – “Planet, Culture and Entanglement: Methods in Environmental Humanities” on July 08, 2026. The webinar will delve into the multidisciplinary field of Environmental Humanities, sharing insights on how to confront today’s urgent ecological and cultural challenges.
Register Now – https://forms.gle/Ng6VnmM9wKyKZtvp6

Webinar on Literature and Spatiality
2026-07-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Online event
The second webinar of the “Research Horizons: Emerging Trends and Transformations in Literature, Language, Linguistics and the Humanities” series, organised by the Department of Literature and Languages, is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
Dr Soni Wadhwa, Associate Professor, Department of Literature and Languages, will deliver the session on the topic – “Literature and Spatiality: Research Questions for Ph.D.” on July 15, 2026. The webinar will help scholars formulate focused Ph.D. research question frameworks in the field of literary spatiality.
Register Now – https://forms.gle/BZ41vqynDQpx4b2K6

Webinar on Speaking AI: How Linguistics Shapes Large Language Models
2026-07-22 11:30 - 12:15 | Online event
As part of the lecture series, “Research Horizons: Emerging Trends and Transformations in Literature, Language, Linguistics, and the Humanities,” the Department of Literature and Languages at SRM AP is set to host an insightful webinar focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human language. The session, titled “Speaking AI: How Linguistics Shapes Large Language Models,” aims to explore the foundational role of linguistic structures and theories in the development and functional dynamics of modern AI systems.
The webinar will be expertly delivered by Dr Kousani Banerjee, Assistant Professor in the Department of Literature and Languages. Students, researchers, and tech enthusiasts are encouraged to register to gain valuable perspectives on how traditional language frameworks are shaping the future of machine learning.
Key Details

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Speaker: Dr Kousani Banerjee, Assistant Professor

Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF) 2026
2026-10-07 09:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Department of Literature and Languages, Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA), SRM University-AP is hosting the second edition of the Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF) on October 07-09, 2026.
The three-day literature festival is a pinnacle of literary creation, innovation and culture, bringing together a vibrant mix of authors, poets, translators, academics, and cultural icons.
The festival will feature panel discussions, art installations, craft exhibitions, and culinary experiences, making ALF a holistic cultural celebration. This pioneering initiative reflects SRM AP’s vision of education that extends beyond the classroom to the broader community.
Further details about ALF 2026 will be announced soon.
