PASIGHAT, Apr 25: The Department of English in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell at Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Pasighat successfully concluded its two-day national workshop on ‘Communicative Brilliance through Language and Literature’ on Friday.
Held in a hybrid mode, the event brought together academicians, researchers, and students to explore the intricate relationship between language, literature, and effective communication.
Principal Dr Gindu Borang, who inaugurated the workshop, delivered an inspiring address. He emphasized the critical role of language and literature in fostering clear, articulate, and impactful communication, highlighting its significance in both academic and professional spheres. The chief guest underscored the vital importance of mastering the art of communication to remain relevant in the modern technological era. He reiterated the college’s commitment to promoting linguistic and literary excellence.
Vice Principal Dr Leki Sitang, in his address, focused on the dynamic field of translation, highlighting the specific complexities involved in translating tribal languages into English, and encouraged participants to leverage the workshop’s learnings to enhance their communication abilities.
HoD English (Rajiv Gandhi University), Prof Miazi Hazam shared valuable perspectives on contemporary trends in language and literary studies, and their relevance to modern communication challenges.
Coordinator IQAC (JNC), Dr D P Panda provided strategic guidance and highlighted the importance of such academic endeavours for institutional quality enhancement.
HoD English (JNC) and Convenor of the workshop, Dr Abani Doley emphasized that literature is far more than a collection of stories; it is a window to infinite perspective and the foundation upon which brilliance in communication is built and mastered.
Over the two days, around 130 participants joined the workshop which featured engaging technical sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations.
The hybrid format allowed for broader participation, connecting attendees both physically at the college and virtually from various locations.
The distinguished resource persons were Prof Bimlesh Kumar Singh from MGCU, Motihari (Bihar), Prof Miazi Hazam, Dr Leki Sitang, Dr Subhashis Banerjee from NU, Kohima Campus (Nagaland), Dr Arun Singh, UR, Jaipur (Rajasthan), and Dr Beauty Yadav, BHU, Varanasi (UP). Dr S K Sinha, former HoD English (JNC), also attended the programme, which concluded with a strong emphasis on the continuous pursuit of linguistic mastery and its profound impact on effective communication. (DIPRO)