22nd - 24th November, 2021

FOURTH WORLD LITERATURE

Voices of the Marginalised with Special Reference to Northeast India

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored

Online National Seminar organised by the Department of English,
Tetso College, Nagaland

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES DEADLINES

Abstract submission: 300 words
Abstract submission:
Full paper: 2500 - 3500 words 20th October 2021
Abstract to be emailed to:
Information on selected papers:
englishdepartment@tetsocollege.org 25th October 2021
Full paper submission:
12th November 2021
DETAILS TO BE SUBMITTED
Name: FOR QUERIES
Designation: englishdepartment@tetsocollege.org
Contact Number:
REGISTRATION LINK
Correspondence Address: bit.ly/tetsoCFP21

CONVENOR
Dr Rosy Tep, HoD (English)
rosy@tetsocollege.org
+91 6009533361
 CALL FOR
PAPERS
22nd - 24th November, 2021
Fourth World Literature: Voices of the Marginalised
with Special Reference to Northeast India
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored Online
National Seminar organised by the Department of English, Tetso College.
Since times immemorial, the
assimilation of hegemonies of
cultural values and biases by
the affluent class has drastically
affected the progress of the
marginalized sections and this
does not allow them to flourish.
Against the core concept of the
system, various governmental
agencies have assumed a
demonic stature, deviating
from the path of welfare and
the goodness of an underdog.
The severe plight of these
groups cannot be overlooked
as they experienced injustice
in every walks of life. The
Northeast region of India
also has its own share of
experiences. It is best vocalized
in the literature produced in this
polyglot region. It has its own
distinctive feature to showcase
its aesthetic vision to the rest of
the world. Northeast literature
offers multiple narratives that
exposes political terror, acts of
aggression by sovereign power
and political climate in the
region. The literature also sheds
light on the diversity of culture,
lifestyle, language, belief system
and the rich biodiversity of the
region. Through the years, as
Fourth World Literature gained
momentum in the literary
scene, it has been serving
as an outlet for Northeast
Literature to flourish. are also at the intersections
Fourth World Literature, on
reflection, acts as a providence
by giving a voice to the
oppressed and a platform
to redefine their identity.
The combined efforts of the
writers of the Fourth World had
reshaped the consciousness
of the Fourth World. Their
literature acts as a tool to
articulate their sensibilities and
their experiences. Unheard
voices which had been muted
by their oppressors for ages
find an outlet to speak up
through this corpus of literature.
The present venture hopes to
invite papers that unpack the
gamut of experiences of the
victims. As gender experiences
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
of caste, class, tribes, rural/
20TH OCTOBER 2021
urban dichotomies, religion,
indigeneity, the notion of the
subaltern writers as an exclusive
category will be examined.
Objectives: (HoD, English)
• To critically discuss and
deliberate upon the
literature contributed by
the so-called ‘Fourth World’
which will further help to
develop a comprehensive
understanding and provide
exposure to the written works.
• To examine Northeast
Literature from the Fourth
World perspective. (Asst. Professor, English)
• To comprehend the
trends, opportunities and
the challenges faced in
Northeast India and other
Fourth World communities. (Asst. Professor, English)
THEMES
Academicians, research scholars(MPhil/
PhD), faculty members and professionals
are invited to submit their original and
unpublished research papers for consider-
ation of paper presentation on any one of
the following themes:
• Indigenous and Folk Literature
• Redefining Fourth World identity
• Gender roles in Fourth World Literature
• Language Ideologies of North-eastern
Vernaculars
• Native culture and aesthetics of writing
• The voices of minorities and subaltern
literature
• Aboriginal discourses
• Deconstructing socio-cultural
narration
• Reformulating diasporic sensibility
• Ethnocentrism in the Northeast Writings
• Women Subjugation in a marginalised
society
• Quest for Identity
• Migrant experience
• Retrieving ethnic solidarity
IMPORTANT DATES:
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION:
25TH OCTOBER 2021
CONVENOR
Dr. Rosy Tep
rosy@tetsocollege.org
+91 6009533361
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• Anjan K Behera
(Asst. Dean, School of English
& Political Studies)
• Kevibeinuo Nguzhulie
• Thejasanuo Khezhie
(Asst. Professor, English)
• Manngai H Phom
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Abstract submission: 300 words
Full paper: 2500 - 3500 words
Abstract can be emailed to:
englishdepartment@tetsocollege.org
Details to be submitted along with the ab-
stract:
1. Name:
2. Designation: (PhD Scholar,M.Phil,
Assistant/Associate Professor,
Independent Scholar)
3. Contact Number:
4. Correspondence Address:
Authors must ensure that the papers are
original, have not been published anywhere
and are not currently under consideration
of any other publication. They must warrant
that their contribution does not infringe on
any copyright or trademark right of other
authors. Authors have to strictly follow the
MLA 8th Edition style. Note that plagiarism
will not be tolerated as all papers will be
scanned using software.
*Selected final papers will be published in
an ISBN Book.
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION:
12TH NOVEMBER 2021
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
• Hawaibam L Loiyumba
(Asst. Professor, English)
• Aienla A
(Asst. Professor, English)
• Kechegi Khing
(Asst. Professor, English)
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 ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Easterine Kire is a Naga poet and author who currently lives in northern Norway. The
majority of her writings are based in the lived realities of the people in Nagaland in
Northeast India. Her novel A Naga Village Remembered (2003) was the first novel
by a Naga writer in English. Some of her novels include A Terrible Matriarchy (2007),
Mari (2010), Bitter Wormwood (2011), Journey of the Stone (2021) among others. Kire
has also translated 200 oral poems from her native language Tenyidie into English.
In 2011, Easterine Kire was awarded the Governor’s Medal for Excellence in Naga
Literature. She was also awarded the Free Voice Award by Catalan PEN Barcelona.
Bitter Wormwood was shortlisted for The Hindu Prize in 2013.
A Terrible Matriarchy was selected to be translated into UN languages,and some
of her novels have been translated into German. In 2016, her When the River Sleeps
was awarded The Hindu Literary Prize.
CERTIFICATES:
1. Hard copy certificates will be sent to all paper presenters.
There are no fees for paper presenters.
2. e-Certificates will be given to all registered participants
who attend all sessions.
Registration fee for participants: 100/- + GST.
REGISTRATION LINK FOR PARTICIPANTS:
bit.ly/tetsoCFP21
3 ● TETSO COLLEGE
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
Tetso College, established in 1994, is a Nagaland University (NU)
affiliated college and NAAC accredited. It is a multi-campus College with
Sovima Campus as the headquarter situated in Sovima Village, Dimapur,
Nagaland. The other campuses are Unity Campus (in Unity Village), City
Campus (in Notun Bosti) and Tenyiphe Campus. The College offers courses
ranging from HSSLC upto Post Graduation. Under the Bachelor’s degree
programme the courses offered are English, Linguistics, Political Science,
Economics, History, Education, Sociology, Psychology, BA General, B.Com
Honors and General, BBA, BCA, and Post-graduate courses in English
and Political Science. The college further runs a few professional courses
under ALS UPSC Coaching, Clef Note Music Academy, and IIHT.
The word ‘Tetso’ has been derived from the indigenous Rengma
Naga language, meaning ‘Top’. Incorporating that principle along
with the motto of the college; ‘Strive for Excellence’, the college takes
priority in ensuring the students an effective educational foundation.
The college aims to equip students intellectually and morally so
that they can act as a catalyst to society’s development.
Keeping in mind the aims and objectives of Tetso College, the
Department of English strives to coalesce the ideals and bring them
to reality. Through the years, with sheer determination and combined
efforts, the department has published academic and creative books,
and held literary fests. It aspires to create a positive impact in the
world, while being a powerhouse of research and academic pursuits.
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