English literature scholars from across the country will gather in Bodhgaya from November 26th

Over 300 participants registered, discussions will focus on literature, language, culture, and social change.

Bodhgaya/Bihar (Report: Prakash Kumar). Preparations are in full swing for the 69th All India English Teachers' Conference, organized by the English Department and Research Centre of Magadh University, Bodhgaya, under the auspices of the Association for English Studies of India (AESI). The three-day national conference will be held from November 26th to 28th. Its theme is "Narratives of Change: An Investigation of Literature, Language, and Society."

Teachers, researchers, and academics from universities, colleges, and research institutes across the country will participate in the conference. Over 300 participants have already registered. The conference will discuss topics such as English language teaching, translation, Indian English literature, environmental discourse, digital humanities, tribal literature, and literature in the era of artificial intelligence.

 Dr. Neeraj Kumar, local secretary of the conference and head of the English department, said that Bodhgaya's historical, spiritual, and intellectual identity makes it a suitable venue for a national academic event. AESI General Secretary Prof. Vikas Sharma described it as an important platform for academic dialogue among scholars from across the country.

Conference coordinator Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar said that arrangements are being made for registration, accommodation, presentation of research papers, and publication. AESI President Prof. DC Gautam said that the conference will promote interdisciplinary discussions on literature and social concerns. The organization is being supported by Purnendu Kumar, Rashmi Priyadarshini, Dr. Shobha, and others.