AI, identity crisis in focus at St Joseph University national seminar

Chümoukedima, October 17 (MExN): The Department of English, St Joseph University, organized the 4th National Seminar on “Crisis, Creativity and Change: New Directions in Literature and Language Studies” on October 14 and 15, at the university's auditorium and seminar hall.The two-day seminar brought together scholars, researchers, faculty members and students to explore emerging perspectives in literature and language studies in a rapidly changing world, a press release said. The inaugural session started off with the welcome address from Dr Thokchom Sunanda Devi, Head of the Department of English, and the release of the abstract book, followed by the keynote address delivered by Dr D Gnanadurai, Vice Chancellor of the St Joseph University.The first day's academic session featured Prof Suresh Kurapti from Nagaland University, Department of English, who delivered a lecture titled “From Crisis to Creativity: Rethinking Language, Literature and the Humanities in a Changing World”, focusing on the challenges and the emerging AI generation and its subsequent consequences to the modern generation.On the second day, Dr VL Jayapaul, Associate Professor of St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, delivered a lecture titled “Beyond the Human: Reimagining Identity and Consciousness through AI in Contemporary Literature and Language Classroom”. He focused on the trending identity crisis and digital identity as common with the young generations.Another significant lecture, “Writing Back to Power: Adivasi Literature and Cultural Resistance”, was delivered by Dr Snehal Anni, a Berlin-based researcher.Paper presentations were held simultaneously through online and offline modes on both the days. Altogether around 37 paper presenters and 195 participants registered for the two-day event with various relevant topics based on contemporary issues.The seminar concluded with a valedictory session and the distribution of certificates to participants.