Online National Faculty Development Program on Deconstructing Folklore with Haimanti Bagchi [Online; With Certificate]: Register by July 29

Gokul Global University, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development, is organizing an Online National Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled "Deconstructing Folklore." The FDP aims to explore and revive the rich folklore heritage of India through a series of insightful sessions. The program will be conducted from 29 July to 3 August 2024, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM daily.

About the Organization

Gokul Global University (GGU), Siddhpur, Gujarat
Gokul Global University, accredited with NAAC A Grade, is one of India's leading educational institutions. The university offers a diverse range of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs across 47 departments under 10 faculties and 9 institutes. GGU blends cultural heritage with modernism and provides a dynamic campus experience with international exchange programs.

Nucleus of Learning and Development (NLD)
A reputed organization dedicated to enhancing learning and development through various educational programs and initiatives. This organization that has been founded with an objective of addressing the learning needs specific to soft skills, academic skills, teaching and research related skills that would be helpful to all academicians in general. Their goal is to reach maximum academicians through the tool of online faculty development programs and thus, helping the faculties to make the teaching-learning process more fruitful. NLD also aspires to spread knowledge in student fraternity in near future; however, faculty development program would remain central.

About the Program

This FDP focuses on the folklore, myths, and motifs of India, highlighting their relevance in contemporary times. The sessions aim to raise awareness and critically approach the rich intangible cultural heritage, addressing the risk of extinction faced by many folklore narratives. The program will cover various topics, including Indian heritage, ecocentrism in folk narratives, representation of queer in folk cults, decolonizing folk narratives, tribal art representations, and the preservation of indigenous culture.

Resource Person: 

Haimanti Bagchi (Folklorist & Trainer, Independent Researcher, IGNOU, Co-founder, ArtLit, Chennai)

Schedule

Benefits/Objectives

• Participants will:Gain a deeper understanding of cultural heritage.
• Deconstruct subaltern narratives from history.
• Explore lesser-known cults and their marginalized representations in mainstream media, art, and literature.
• Learn how indigenous culture can help identify lesser-known knowledge systems.
• Engage in discussions to represent repressed communities through academic pursuits.
• Understand iconographies, dissent, and preservation of indigenous culture.
• Receive a certificate of participation.
• Interact with the resource person during sessions.

Eligibilities/Guidelines

• Open to professionals, teachers, students, and anyone interested in personal development and cultural heritage.
• Participants are expected to engage actively in the sessions.
• Session recordings will not be provided

How to Register/Participate

• Registration Fees: Rs. 375/-
• Last Date to Register: 29 July 2024, 6:15 PM (Registration may close earlier if the expected number of participants is reached.)

Payment Details:

Account Holder: Urvishaben J Kathwadia
Account Number: 02720100026634
Bank Name: Bank of Baroda
Branch Name: Kosamba
IFSC Code: BARB0KOSAMB (5th character is zero)
UPI: kathwadiaurvashi@okicici

Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/khBePWsdHWArMqJD8

Contact Details

Co-ordinator: Mr. Manoj Patel, Gokul Global University, Siddhpur
(For any queries, WhatsApp on 9426569719)

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