CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was
born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an
educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. He
founded the first Catholic indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary
Immaculate (CMI), in 1831 which administers CHRIST (Deemed to be University).
Established in 1969 as Christ
College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with
the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic
discipline, imparting of holistic education and adoption of global higher
education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff.
The University Grants Commission
(UGC) of India conferred Autonomy to Christ College in 2004 and identified it
as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006. In 2008, under Section
3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the
Government of India declared the institution a Deemed to be University, in the
name and style of Christ University. One of the first institutions in India to
be accredited in 1998 by the NAAC, and subsequently in 2004 and 2016, CHRIST
(Deemed to be University) has the top grade ‘A’ on the 4-point scale.
The multi-disciplinary University
which focuses on teaching, research and service offer Bachelors to Doctoral
programs in humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management,
engineering, education, and law to over 21000 students. The campus is a living
example for the harmonious multiculturalism with students from all the states
of India and around 60 different countries. CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
publishes six peer-reviewed research journals and has published more than 300
books in Kannada and English. A promoter of sports, music and literary
activities, it is a nurturing ground for creative excellence.
Societies in Transition: Modern
and Post-Modern Conditions
The Bengaluru Sociology Students
Seminar (BSSS) is an annual regional conference organized by the Sociology
Students Association of CHRIST (Deemed to be University). They have identified Societies
in Transition: Modern and Post-Modern Conditions as the topic for
deliberations this year. This seminar is a platform for students pursuing
sociology with any one educational institution within Bangalore to participate
and present papers. This seminar is expected to initiate critical discussion,
resulting in a dynamic exchange of ideas amongst the participants.
We invite papers attempting
1. to record fundamental processes
involved in social transition;
2. to identify the root causes of
social transition in the Indian context;
3. to examine the past, present, and future
(predictive) conditions of these societies in transition;
4. to understand the effects of
social transition on social relationships;
5. to develop new methods to
understand the social transition.
The following suggestive subthemes
are identified. These are a few pointers which can be used as a foundation for
formulating papers. We look forward to receiving novel works which are argumentative
and debate provoking. Papers addressing issues and concerns outside the list
below will also be considered if they fall within the broader theme of the
seminar.
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Indigenous Cultures and Modernity
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Redefining Caste and Class Structures
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Emerging New Political and Economic Structures
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New Social Movements and Social Transitions
·
Role of Youth Today
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Changes in Gender Roles
·
Changes in Social Institutions
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Role of Technology, Media and Communication in
Social Transitions
·
Role of Education in Social Transitions
Interested students are requested to
send 150 words abstract to the below-given email address by November 30,
2019.
Important information:
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Date of Seminar: February 12, 2020
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Venue of Seminar: CHRIST Main Campus, Hosur
Road, Bengaluru.
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Date for receiving abstracts: November 30, 2019
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Date for receiving the final paper: January 15,
2020
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Abstracts and Final papers (APA style) should be
sent to the given email ids.
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Presentations can be made both in Kannada and
English
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Registration fee for participants is Rs.200 and
for presenters Rs.250.
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All the registered participants will be provided
Tea, Lunch and Certificate of Participation (Presenters will also get a folder
and a certificate of presentation)
Kindly make use of the online registration form in the invitation
mail. Payment can be made on the seminar day at the venue. However,
confirming your participation in advance is compulsory.
For more details, please contact:
Ruby Koshy
Secretary, Sociology Association
