Shakespeare
Alive 2016
National Seminar
On
Reframing
Shakespeare in the 21st Century
13th
August 2016
Report
The
national seminar “Reframing Shakespeare in the 21st Century” under the aegis of Shakespeare Alive 2016, organised by ELT@I Bilaspur Chapter and
D.L.S.PG. College, Bilaspur was held on 13th August 2016 at D.L.S.
PG. College, Bilaspur.
The
seminar had an impressive inaugural with distinguished guests gracing the
occasion. The Chief Guest of the session was Dr. G. D. Sharma, Vice Chancellor,
Bilaspur University; Chairperson – Prof. R. V. Shukla, Retd. Professor of
Botany; Keynote Speaker,
Dr.AmolPadwad, J. M. Patel College,
Bhandara (M.S.); and Special Guests – Mr.Basant Sharma, Chairman, Governing
Body, D.L.S. PG. College, Bilaspur and Mr. Ashok Joshi, Principal, D.L.S. PG.
College, Bilaspur. The session commenced by paying homage to Goddess Saraswati
and lighting the lamp. The Guests on the dais and off the dais were then
presented saplings which were later planted in the college garden. The guests
were introduced by Mrs. Rima Dutta, Faculty, D.L.S. PG. College. Dr. G. A.
Ghanshyam, National Vice President, ELT@I presented the Convenor’s address. He
spoke about the Shakespeare Alive 2016
and the significant role that Shakespeare plays in learning the English
language. In his welcome address Mr. Joshi welcomed the guests and the
delegates to the seminar and wished them a fruitful day ahead. Mr.Basant Sharma praised the initiative and
efforts of team ELT@I. Prof.Shukla pointed out the eternal
charm of Shakespeare and the importance of language. The Chief Guest, Dr. G. D.
Sharma revealed his vision of teaching beyond the confines of classrooms and
stressed on the need of developing imaginative faculty that is mostly
associated with arts and literature among the students. The session came to an
end with the vote thanks rendered by Mr.Parth Sharma who thanked the guests,
dignitaries, delegates and staff of D.L.S. PG. College.
The
inaugural session was followed by the key note address by Dr. Amol Padwad,
entitled “Selfie with Shakespeare”. The session was chaired by Dr. Gulshan
Das, coordinated by Dr.Prasenjit Panda and
Dr.Tanjeen A. Khan was the rapporteur. Dr. Padwad discussed the inspiration for
his presentation through a discussion of the Michael Pennington’s article and a
selfie with Shakespeare taken by college students. Going back to the precursor
of the popular selfie, the “Patel Shot”, Dr. Padwad discussed the eternal
popularity of Shakespeare and the challenges in teaching his plays to the
students.
The
first technical session of the seminar had 09 paper presentations
and was chaired by Dr. Amrita Kasture and Mr.Shailesh Mishra was the rapporteur.
Topics ranging from a re-reading of the plays of Shakespeare from a
post-colonialist stance; unearthing of racism to a discussion of the
translation of the plays; defeminizing of Lady Macbeth; contemporariness of
female characters to a cinematic adaptation of Hamlet. The session presented an eclectic collection of articles
that touched upon the various multitudinous aspects of the playwright’s works.
The
second session of the day, scheduled after lunch also presented many more
aspects of the dramatist’s vision and art. The session had 07 paper
presentations and was chaired by Dr.Jyoti Patil and Mr.Vidya Bhushan Sharma
was the rapporteur. The topics covered by the presentations ranged from
Shakespeare’s attitude towards life, to his undying popularity, the presence of
wit, poetic beauty and analysis of his women characters.
A
highlight of the technical sessions was participation by research scholars and
postgraduate students, whose active participation, interest and insight
enlivened the scholarly deliberations. The presentations were judged for two
best presentation awards by the jury – Dr. Gulshan Das and Dr. Basumati Nadig.
The
seminar came to its culmination with the Valedictory session in the evening.
Mrs. NiharikaBarik, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Bilaspur, was the Chief Guest
and Dr. Sheela Tiwari, Retd. Principal, Govt. Bilasa Girls’ College, Bilaspur
was the Chairperson of the session. Mr. Basant Sharma, Chairman, Governing
Body, D.L.S. PG. College, Bilaspur and Mr. Surinder Singh Chawla, Director,
Career Point World School, Bilaspur were the Special Guests. The session began
by presenting the dignitaries on the stage with saplings. Mr.RakeshDighrasker
presented the report of the seminar. The prize distribution of the Inter-School
Competitions held as a part of commemorating the 400th Death
Anniversary of William Shakespeare – Shakespeare
Alive 2016 was carried out next. Mrs. Barik gave away the prizes for
Oratory, Drama and Quiz competitions to the winners. The two best paper
presentations were also awarded by the Chief Guest. The First Best Paper award
with a cash prize of Rs. 1500/- was won by Dr. Prasenjit Panda, Asst.
Professor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur and the Second Best Paper
award with a cash prize of Rs. 1000/- by Mr. Vikas Chandani, Research Scholar,
Guru GhasidasVishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. The certificate of the Best Chapter
Award won by Bilaspur Chapter for the second time was presented by Mrs.Barik to
the members of the chapter.
In
her address Mrs. Barik expressed her pleasure in being part of such an academic
event. She was delighted with the response of students and their active
participation. Recounting her own days as a student and her reading of
Shakespeare she praised the efforts of ELT@I Bilaspur Chapter for organizing
the event. Dr.SheelaTiwari in her
address revealed her depth and insight on Shakespearean plays by narrating the
dialogues of The Merchant of Venice.
Mr.Chawla spoke eloquently on the topic of the seminar and enthralled the
audience with his knowledge of Shakespeare. The seminar came to a successful
finale with the vote of thanks rendered by Dr. G. A. Ghanshyam, who thanked the
guests for their encouraging presence and support that made this event
possible. The co-host of the event, D.L.S. PG. College, the chairman Mr. Basant
Sharma and the staff, were profoundly thanked for their cooperation and
assistance. Dr. Ghanshyam also expressed his gratefulness to Mr. Surinder Singh Chawla and Career
Point World School for their continued support in every endeavour of ELT@I
Bilaspur Chapter. Last but not the least he thanked his team of ELT@I Bilaspur
Chapter for their dedicated efforts that made Shakespeare Alive 2016 a grand success.
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