LITCRI '16 / 5th International Literary Criticism Conference

LITCRI '16 / V. International Literary Criticism Conference on MEMORY and LITERATURE Istanbul, Turkey Papers will be published in DAKAM's online library and in the proceedings e-book (with an ISBN number), which will be given to you in a DVD box and will be sent to be reviewed in the "Thomson & Reuters WOS' Conference Proceedings Citation Index-CPCI" Enquiries: conference@dakam.org Web address: http://www.dakamconferences.org/#!litcri/quylm LITCRI '16 / V. International Literary Criticism Conference will be held at Nippon Meeting Halls in Istanbul. The conference is coordinated by DAKAM (Eastern Mediterranean Academic Research Center) and will be organized by BILSAS (Science, Art, Sport Productions). Since 2012, a nearly two hundred presentations by scholars from different places of the world have been hosted by DAKAM's LITCRI Conference and four proceedings books have been published. The event will be held together along with LANGUAGE, PHONETICS AND ETYMOLOGY '16 / International Conference in Language Studies, TRANSLATION STUDIES '16 / International Conference on Translation and Interpreting and LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING '16 / International Conference on Education and Language. Participants will be able to attend any of the sessions of these conferences. * FRAMEWORK DAKAM's LIT CRI '16 will search for new answers by bringing forward new questions of literature and will question if it is possible to create a literary system in a world in which power relations always change. Literature today has a rich, wide and chaotic space in relation with increasing communication utilities, new digital channels, increased creative writing efforts, intensive translation activities, effect of big media, rewards and activities. Bestsellers in one hand, small poet environments on the other hand, blogs in one hand, traditional journals on the other hand; central big publications in one hand, individual freedom of e-books in the other hand; social webs in one hand, traditional author gatherings on the other hand; paper, pen in one hand, digitally consumed texts on the other hand; big rewards in one hand, authors protecting anarchist spirit on the other hand -the production of young generations born into new age, living on scholarships as well as copyright, transformations on the political face of the world, new faces of intellectual trends, experimental works, digital utilities, new subjects and new styles change the literature world everyday and confront us with new questions and definitions. To which directions 21th century literature heads, which characteristics are already obvious and which surprises hide the first indications inside are the questions waiting for answers. Together with this, evaluating literature today with the heritage of 20th century seems as important as re-reading the recent era literature history from today's point of view. Literature today needs to be handled its history and roots dating back eras ago. Mainly philosophy, sociology and politics, nest relationships of all intellectual production areas is the most important subject of literature arguments. LIT CRI sets off for raising questions as well as searching for answers on new dimensions of literature, literature theory and literature criticism in the new millennium. Trying to to reach for dimensions which are currently invisible to other geographies, curious about all innovations in every language, excited about all works comparing literature today, * AGENDA: Abstract submission: AUGUST 12, 2016 Registration: AUGUST 26, 2016 Full papers submission: SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 * KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Professor Mediha GOBENLI teaches since 2000 comparative literature at Yeditepe University. She has published Zeitgenössische türkische Frauenliteratur (Comparative Turkish Women's Literature) (Berlin, 2003) and Direnmenin Esteti?ine Güven (Faith in the Aesthetics of the Resistance) (Istanbul, 2005), a comparative analysis of Peter Weiss's Die Ästhetik des Widerstands and Vedat Türkali's novel Güven (Faith). She has also published journal articles and book chapters on Comparative Women's Literature, Exile and Literature, Migrants' Literature, and Turkish Literature. * MAIN TOPICS: HISTORY AND CRITICISM THEORY INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES WORLD LITERATURE FORM DISCUSSIONS * SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Prof. Maka Elbakidze, Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia Prof. Mediha Göbenli, Yeditepe University, Turkey Prof. Irma Ratiani, Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia Prof. Jale Parla, Bilgi University, Turkey Assist. Prof. Sonia Farid, Cairo University, Egypt Assist. Prof. Anna Malinowska, University of Silesia, Poland Assist. Prof. Olcay Oztunali, Yeditepe University, Turkey Assist. Prof. Yasemin Guniz Sertel, Istanbul University, Turkey Assist. Prof. Fani Miranda Tabak, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil * CONTACT conference@dakam.org +90 212 244 23 03

The Second IAFOR International Conference on Education - Hawaii 2017 (IICEHawaii2017)

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) invites you to participate in The Second IAFOR International Conference on Education - Hawaii 2017 (IICEHawaii2017) and enjoy the beautiful and tropical island of Hawaii. Held alongside The IAFOR International Conference on Technology in the Classroom – Hawaii 2017 (IICTCHawaii2017), and The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning - Hawaii 2017 (IICLLHawaii2017) at The Hawai'i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A., from Sunday, January 8 - Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Join us as we discuss this year's conference theme, "Educating for Change" along with IICTCHawaii2017 Conference Chair, Curtis Ho, Professor at University of Hawai'i, USA. This IAFOR conference welcomes submissions from all over the world and we encourage you to join us in Honolulu, Hawaii to share your research and knowledge in an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary setting. To submit an abstract for presentation or participate as an audience member, please visit the website or contact us for more information. Submission Deadline: September 1, 2016 Submit an abstract: http://iafor.org/cfp Visit the conference website: http://iafor.org/conferences/iicehawaii2017/ Enquiries: iicehawaii@iafor.org ***Join IAFOR at IICEHawaii2017 to: -Deliver your research findings to a global audience -Have your work published in the conference proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, open access IAFOR Journals -Benefit from IAFOR's interdisciplinary focus by hearing the latest research on Education, Language Learning, the Social Sciences and more! -Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event -Participate in interactive audience sessions -Access international networking opportunities *Discounts on registration fees are available for those able to pay registration fees early. Please see the registration page for details: http://iafor.org/iicehawaii2017-registration/ *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer discounts in appreciation of your support. Please contact us for details. *See the full schedule of our conferences in Japan, Dubai, Hawaii, Barcelona and the UK on our website. ***The 2017 conference theme The IICEHawaii2017 conference theme is "Educating for Change". Why are we in teaching and learning if not to be able to help enrich the lives of our students? Educational institutions at all levels, and of all types, should continue to strive for social change in today's world. Beyond the seeming simplicity of our conference theme, however, is great scope for wide-ranging responses to just how we go about educating for change by examining the inherent challenges and responsibilities faced by educators the world over. Education, too frequently, is the victim of politics, and worse, sometimes ideologies. Politicians and bureaucrats devise and implement policies to effect change ranging from curriculum structure and goals to manipulating budgets on behalf of interest groups and their lobbyists. Questions relating to accountability, transparent governance and community relations are too frequently avoided. Within the classroom itself, bridging the gap between policy, theory, and practice, whether traditional or virtual, teachers and professors de facto become, at varying levels, agents for change. Beyond providing students with resources for study in given fields, they also support them by often being seen as acting not merely as mentors, but also as role models. These issues are part of the global transformation affecting all human civilization. How can we as teachers function effectively in a very uncertain environment? How do we help to equip our students with the intellectual and existential tools they require? How do we narrow the gap between theory and practice? How do we make decisions about curriculum and course context in the face of political pressure and social norms? What is the role of interdisciplinary studies in educating for change? And, at the macro level, how can we stimulate awareness of issues such as education assisting the promotion of social justice? This conference, part of IAFOR's global conference series on education in its broadest sense brings together teachers, researchers and distinguished professors from around the world to share their insights. The goal is to broaden awareness of different contexts in the pursuit of synergies and solutions. We look forward to your active participation in this vital field of future-oriented academic activity of The International Academic Forum. In conjunction with our global partners, including the University of Hawaii at Manoa, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you in 2017. ***IICEHawaii2017 Organizing Committee Professor Curtis Ho – The University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA Professor Sue Jackson – Birkbeck, University of London, UK Dr. Joseph Haldane – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Professor Stuart D. B. Picken – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Professor Barbara Lockee – Virginia Tech, USA Professor Steve Cornwell – Osaka Jogakuin University, Osaka, Japan Professor Ted O'Neill – Gakushuin University, Japan Kiyoshi Mana – The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) ***Join The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017 IICEHawaii2017 is part of The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017, which runs Thursday, January 5 – Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and comprises two events: Event 1) East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery (January 5-7, 2017) Event 2) Educating for Change (January 8-10, 2017) Take full advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of The Hawaiian Conference Series 2017 by staying for the full duration of the series. Attending both events offers the opportunity to hear research from and deliver your research to academics from a broad variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Registrants for The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2017 may attend Events 1 & 2, and present an extra paper or poster (subject to passing peer review) for a discounted additional fee of just $200. ***About IAFOR and its events IAFOR welcomes thousands of academics to our conferences each year, which range in size from around 100 to in excess of 500 attendees. They do so because of the supportive and nurturing research environment, because of the unique networking opportunities, and because of the strength of the organization's platform. Our conferences are meticulously planned and programmed under the direction of prominent academics to ensure that they offer programs of the highest level, and are also quite unique in the way in which they are supported by some of the world's leading academic institutions, including the University of London (UK), Virginia Tech (USA), Monash University (Australia), Barcelona University (Spain), Waseda University (Japan), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR). IAFOR's credibility has enabled it to become a genuine pioneer, and has grown to be the most respected and trusted organization encouraging international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study. The organization is a formative influence in providing new research avenues and visionary development solutions necessary in our rapidly emerging globalized world. We welcome you to engage in this expanding global academic community of individuals and network of institutions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our future events, as we break new ground, together. To learn more about IAFOR - http://iafor.org ***IAFOR's Education Conferences IAFOR has several annual Conferences on Education, exploring common themes in different ways to develop a shared research agenda which develops interdisciplinary discussion, heightens intercultural awareness and promotes international exchange. To learn more about them, please visit the education conference page: http://iafor.org/education/

MIRDEC 2016-2, Social Science Conference, Prague, 19-21 July, 2016

MIRDEC 2016-2, Social Science Conference, Prague, 19-21 July, 2016 Prague, Czech Republic Submission deadline is: 03/07/2016 Registration deadline is: 30/07/2016 Keynotes: Linda Jean Kenix, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Adam Pawlicz,Szczecin Univ. Poland Magdalena Banaszkiewicz,Jagiellonian Univ.Poland Alana Zajadacz,Adam Mickiewicz Univ.of Poznan, Poland Sofoklis Skoultsos, Univ.of Aegean,Greece Become a part of MIRDEC World with your submission into the field of: Accounting Arts Business and Enterprise Culture, Heritage and Art Demography and Population Economics Environment European Union Education Entrepreneurship Finance Food, Gastronomy and Tourism Health, Safety and Security International Business Language Management Marketing Philology and Language Studies Social Business Social Sciences Tourism Teaching King Regards, MASTERS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Enquiries: info@mirdec.com Web address: http://www.mirdec.com/#!prag-home/yeec3

2016 International Academic Conference on Business Las Vegas

2016 International Academic Conference on Business Las Vegas 2nd to 5th October 2016 Las Vegas, United States of America Please join The Clute Institute for our 2016 International Academic Conference on Business Las Vegas. The aim of the conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers to present their ideas, proposals, or completed research. Enquiries: Contact@CluteInstitute.com Web address: http://cibusinessvegas.com/ Sponsored by: Clute Institute

International Conference on English Studies, Arts, Education and Women Empowerment 2016

International Conference on English Studies, Arts, Education and Women Empowerment 2016 19th to 20th August 2016 Pondicherry, India Papers in the fields of English Language, Literature, Translation, Arts, Humanities, Education and Women Studies are invited for presentation at the Conference. Abstracts will be Printed in ISBN Proceedings and Full papers accepted for publication in peer reviewed International Research Journals. Enquiries: esaewe2016@gmail.com Web address: http://esaewe2016.wix.com/conference Sponsored by: ESAEWE

The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Dubai 2017 (IICLLDubai2017)

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) invites you to participate in The Third IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Dubai 2017 (IICLLDubai2017) and enjoy the beautiful and exciting city of Dubai. Held alongside The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Dubai 2017 (IICEDubai2017), The IAFOR International Conference on Social Sciences – Dubai 2017 (IICSSHDubai2017), and The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Dubai 2017 (IICAHDubai2017) at The InterContinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, U.A.E., from Sunday, February 26 - Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Join us as we discuss this year's conference theme, "Educating for Change" along with IICLLDubai2017 Conference Chairs, Professor Said M. Faiq of American University of Sharjah, UAE, Dr. Christine Coombe Dubai Men's College, UAE and Dr. Sufian Abu-Rmaileh of UAE University, UAE. This IAFOR conference welcomes submissions from all over the world and we encourage you to join us in Dubai, U.A.E. to share your research and knowledge in an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary setting. To submit an abstract for presentation or participate as an audience member, please visit the website or contact us for more information. Submission Deadline: November 1, 2016 Submit an abstract: http://iafor.org/cfp Visit the conference website: http://iafor.org/conferences/iiclldubai2017/ Enquiries: iiclldubai@iafor.org ***Join IAFOR at IICLLDubai2017 to: -Deliver your research findings to a global audience -Have your work published in the conference proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, open access IAFOR Journals -Benefit from IAFOR's interdisciplinary focus by hearing the latest research on Language Learning -Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event -Participate in interactive audience sessions -Access international networking opportunities *Discounts on registration fees are available for those able to pay registration fees early. Please see the registration page for details: http://iafor.org/iiclldubai2017-registration/ *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer discounts in appreciation of your support. *See the full schedule of our conferences in Japan, Dubai, Hawaii, Barcelona and the UK on our website. ***The 2017 conference theme The IICLLDubai2017 conference theme is "Educating for Change". Whether we are looking at why we must change, or how education has changed or even how education will change, change affects all of us involved in language education in many ways. Administrators, teacher trainers, teachers, students: we all wear many hats and we all come face-to-face with change, sometimes on a daily basis. Positive change is about improvement: improving proficiency, improving lives, helping learners achieve their goals and dreams and ultimately, broadening horizons. In our work as educators we are often asked to effect change – that we are change-makers can be seen in the new curriculums, new material, and even new techniques or methods that we develop. For those of us who conduct research, our research is often focused on finding "better" or more effective ways of teaching, often measured in outcomes such as 'students entered with an average of X and improved to an average of Y'. In such a case, improvement = change. But change is also an area of research as can be seen by looking at journals such as the Journal of Educational Change, Changes in Higher Education, Culture and Change, and Educational Research for Social Change, to mention four. It is a serious area of study, and one worth our attention. The focus of the last journal mentioned above is worth looking at. Change is not only about test scores or proficiency going up; it is also about lasting change in one's life, life choices, and looking beyond us as individuals, the society we live in. Social change and a focus on improving the societies we live in is another outcome of education. In recent years, there has been a focus on language and identity and there has been an embrace of sociocultural theory and language development. At the same time change for the sake of change is not a good reason for change. There is often a tension between the status quo (which is not always bad) and the desire to change. As invested members of our field, we need to be able to examine change, identifying and applying that which is appropriate and will further our goals while also having the wisdom and gumption to reject change that does not make sense. As Dewey said, "reforms which rest simply upon the enactment of law, or the threatening of certain penalties, or upon changes in mechanical or outward arrangements are transitory and futile." And so we welcome you to this year's conferences, where we can examine change in ways that are important to each of us. What are its challenges, its complexities, and its constraints? It is electrifying to think about the wide-ranging conversations we will have as we consider how we can go about educating for change the world over. In conjunction with our global partners we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you in 2017. ***IICLLDubai2017 Conference Chairs Professor Said M. Faiq 2017 Conference Co-Chair American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Dr. Sufian Abu-Rmaileh 2017 Conference Co-Chair UAE University, United Arab Emirates Dr. Christine Coombe 2017 Conference Co-Chair Dubai Men's College, United Arab Emirates Mohammed Azaza 2017 Featured Speaker President of TESOL Arabia Professor Donald E. Hall 2017 Keynote Speaker Lehigh University, USA Professor Sue Jackson 2017 Programme Advisor Birkbeck, University of London, UK ***About IAFOR and its events IAFOR welcomes thousands of academics to our conferences each year, which range in size from around 100 to in excess of 500 attendees. They do so because of the supportive and nurturing research environment, because of the unique networking opportunities, and because of the strength of the organization's platform. Our conferences are meticulously planned and programmed under the direction of prominent academics to ensure that they offer programs of the highest level, and are also quite unique in the way in which they are supported by some of the world's leading academic institutions, including the University of London (UK), Virginia Tech (USA), Monash University (Australia), Barcelona University (Spain), Waseda University (Japan), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR). IAFOR's credibility has enabled it to become a genuine pioneer, and has grown to be the most respected and trusted organization encouraging international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study. The organization is a formative influence in providing new research avenues and visionary development solutions necessary in our rapidly emerging globalized world. We welcome you to engage in this expanding global academic community of individuals and network of institutions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our future events, as we break new ground, together. To learn more about IAFOR - http://iafor.org ***IAFOR's International events on Language Learning On an individual level the ability to speak and operate in another language opens new worlds of possibilities, and allows unmediated access to peoples, cultures, and both literary and academic works. IAFOR conferences are laboratories of intercultural communication, as a typical conference may contain delegates from anywhere between 30 to 60 different countries. This makes our vision of an academic platform at the intersection of culture, nation and discipline a reality, and makes for an extremely diverse and rich conference environment. Language is a powerful tool, and the prominence given to language learning in the IAFOR programme underscores the crucial role language learning and teaching plays in facilitating and building the many necessary bridges in communication between individuals, cultures and societies within the global context. Our events offer the chance for scholars and practitioners to exchange the latest ideas and approaches, attend workshops and interact with some of the biggest names in the field. What's more, IAFOR's language learning conferences are organised in partnership with some of the world's leading universities and language learning associations, including Birkbeck University of London, Virginia Tech, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Moscow State University, Waseda University, Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), National Association of Teachers of English (NATE), Russia, and National Association of Applied Linguistics, Russia. These partnerships attest to the excellence of our programme, but also mean that our conferences are exceptional platforms to disseminate your research. http://iafor.org/language-learning/

DevLearn 2016 Conference and Expo

KEYNOTES EXAMINE CREATIVITY IN LEARNING At DevLearn 2016 Conference and Expo, November 16 – 18 in Las Vegas, you'll have endless opportunities to hone your creativity and apply it to your work for years to come. This year's keynotes will show you the way, as they uncover the importance of creativity in learning and the influence it has on storytelling, problem-solving, innovation, and more. Each will inspire you to find and create new possibilities. -The Magic of Storytelling and Learning - Penn Jillette, Author, Actor, Magician, Entertainer -Creativity and Problem-solving at Pixar - Tony DeRose, Research Group Lead, Pixar Animation Studios -Adaptive Content, Context, and Controversy— Karen McGrane, Managing Partner, Bond Art + Science Learn more about the keynote speakers: http://bit.ly/28QYMmV EXTEND YOUR LEARNING WITH PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Jump start your learning—and your networking—at DevLearn 2016 by taking a deep dive into a key topic and mastering new skills that will help you advance your career. Choose from 26 one-day Pre-conference Certificate Workshops on Monday and Tuesday, November 14 and 15, and get even more out of your trip to DevLearn. Get more information on Pre-conference Workshops: http://bit.ly/28QvxCA REGISTER NOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SAVINGS! Register by Friday, August 12, and save $200 with the Super Early discount - in addition to all other discounts for which you may qualify. Plus, employees of academic institutions save an additional 35% off registration! Register now at http://bit.ly/28QeuPK

Islamic Finance Intellectual Discourse

Introduction Islamic finance is a model that balances rewards and risks in a fair and transparent manner. It links finance with the real economy and maintains link at each point in time in a fair and transparent manner. Islamic Finance is currently growing very fast. Islamic finance should move along with Islamic economics. It must become a medium which helps to stimulate our economy activities in dealing with poverty and inequality, ensures financial and social stability, and promotes comprehensive human development and fairness. This entire thing is important to sustain the development of Islamic Finance. IMPORTANT DATES: 18-20 OCTOBER 2016 VENUE: Novotel Hotels and Resorts Melaka SPEAKERS LIST: http://conference.kuis.edu.my/ifid/speakers-list/ REGISTRATION FEES: http://conference.kuis.edu.my/ifid/registration-fees/ REGISTRATION FORM: http://conference.kuis.edu.my/ifid/registration-form/ ''Islamic Finance Intellectual Discourse – Sustainability Through Financial Inclusion'' is carried out as a strategic collaboration between IRCIEF Dan KPMBM, and to create an Intellectual Discussion Program to achieve the objectives below: - To provide exposure to intellectuals, students as well as the industry on current issues relating to Islamic Finance. - To inject firm understanding and resolution towards current issues on Islamic Finance. - To enhance the knowledge culture in the community especially the Muslim ummah - To provide exposure relating to the concepts and operations on the implementation of Islamic Financial system. Keynote address will be delivered by Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz and the event will be officiated by Senator Dato' Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. IMPORTANT DATES: 18-20 OCTOBER 2016 VENUE: Novotel Hotels and Resorts Melaka SPEAKERS LIST: http://conference.kuis.edu.my/ifid/speakers-list/ REGISTRATION FEES: http://conference.kuis.edu.my/ifid/registration-fees/ REGISTRATION FORM: http://conference.kuis.edu.my/ifid/registration-form/ CONTACT INFORMATION International Research Centre of Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) & International Islamic University College Selangor (KUIS) Persiaran Seri Putra 1 Bandar Seri Putra, 43000 Kajang, Selangor DE, MALAYSIA T:+603 8911 7272 F:+603 8926 4360 E:info.ircief@kuis.edu.my

POLITSCI '16 / 4th International Political Science Conference

POLITSCI '16 / IV. International Political Science Conference Istanbul, Turkey Papers will be published in DAKAM's online library and in the proceedings e-book (with an ISBN number), which will be given to you in a DVD box and will be sent to be reviewed in the "Thomson & Reuters WOS' Conference Proceedings Citation Index-CPCI" Enquiries: conference@dakam.org Web address: http://www.dakamconferences.org/#!politsci/er6b8 * CALL FOR PAPER POLITSCI '16 / IV. International Political Science Conference will be held at Nippon Meeting Halls in Istanbul. The conference is coordinated by DAKAM (Eastern Mediterranean Academic Research Center) and will be organized by BILSAS (Science, Art, Sport Productions). Since 2013, more than one hundred presentations by scholars from different places of the world have been hosted by DAKAM's POLITSCI Conference and three proceedings books have been published. The means of formation of authoritarian power, potentialities of resistance to authoritarianism, social movements, dialectics of force and consent in the creation of power, and the means of ideological legitimization of government policies are among the themes to be tackled within the framework of the event. The conference aims to constitute a forum for prolific exchanges between different theoretical perspectives, interests and concerns prevalent within political science. We welcome papers based on original research in politics. We also encourage submission of abstracts derived from papers in other disciplines, including history, philosophy, and economics, hoping to engage in inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary dialogues that will add to our understanding of what political theory may mean for people today living in rapidly changing national, social and cultural contexts. Our hope is to initiate fruitful discussions aiming at expanding the horizons of political theory through problematizing traditional boundaries, mainstream perspectives and concerns. Presently the world is witnessing a series of radical transformations in the political sphere; the debate about the great transformation of the 2010s is focusing on the process of authoritarianization on the one hand, and on social and political resistance movements on the other. A manifold of political and social scientists tend to situate power and resistance in the contemporary world within a broader process, and tend to analyze them as components of political and social dynamics related to late capitalism, or, of neo-liberalization. The current forms of political power (including "illiberal democracy" and other less conventional forms of authoritarian regimes) can be also linked to the destruction of the public sphere in the real sense of the word, and to the creation of an imagined/fabricated "public sphere". This process implies the use of means such as the rewriting of history, and distortion of reality, within a seemingly democratic and participatory framework and renders analyses related to forms of power and resistance and the importance of creating genuine public spaces crucial. We believe the gathering of scholars who work on the complex web of relationships between political institutions, society, and the individual with a focus on the dialectics between consent and coercion in politics and who seek to transcend perspectives that tend to confine the question of authoritarianism to a schematic struggle between State and civil society will be most fruitful. * THEMES I. Political System and Institutions The State: Coercion and Hegemony Democracy and authoritarian regimes Authoritarian populism Illiberal democracy Authoritarianism and neo-liberalism Securitization in politics Repression, police, and surveillance networks Ideological Apparatuses Education and Legitimization Mass Media, Social Media and Politics of Authority and Resistance Social Movements and Counter-Hegemony Ways of Resistance to Authoritarianism Gender and political power Gendered effects of the rise of authoritarianism Ecologism and resistance Humor and Politics II. Political Thinking and Ideologies Political Philosophy Legitimacy of Political Power: Philosophical Insights Waning of the public space and the public citizen Religion and Politics The power of religion in the public sphere Religious Extremism: Identity, Class and Propaganda Political Symbols and Political Memory The use of symbols and rituals in politics Political memory: Centenary and millenary anniversaries Art, architecture and politics Spaces of memory * SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Organizing Committee Assoc. Prof. E. Zeynep Guler, Istanbul University Assist. Prof. Mehmet Arisan, Istanbul University Assist. Prof. Ates Uslu, Istanbul University Scientific Committee Prof. Dr. Deniz Kandiyoti, Emeritus Professor, University of London Prof. Dr. David M. Smith, Middlesex University Prof. Dr. Birsen Ors, Istanbul University Prof. Dr. Serpil Cakir, Istanbul University Prof. Dr. Aysegul Komsuoglu Çitipitioglu, Istanbul University Prof. Dr. Nazim Irem, Istanbul Aydin University Prof. Dr. Namik Sinan Turan, Istanbul University Prof. Dr. Burak Samih Gulboy, Istanbul University Assoc. Prof. Sevgi Ucan Cubukcu, Istanbul University Assoc. Prof. Inci Ozkan Kerestecioglu, Istanbul University Assoc. Prof. Arnault Skornicki, Paris West University Nanterre La Defense Assist. Prof. Guven Gurkan Oztan, Istanbul University Dr. Biriz Berksoy, Istanbul University Dr. Tatiana Senyushkina, Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University * AGENDA Abstract submission: SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Registration: OCTOBER 28, 2016 Full papers submission: NOVEMBER 4, 2016 * CONTACT conference@dakam.org +90 212 244 23 03

2016 International Conference on Education and Learning (ICEL 2016)

2016 International Conference on Education and Learning (ICEL 2016) 14th to 16th December 2016 Taipei, Taiwan The 2016 International Conference on Education and Learning (ICEL 2016) will take place on December 14-16, 2016. The scholars are encouraged to submit papers or abstracts from any aspect of Education and Learning. All submissions to the conference will go through blindly review processes by at least two independent peers. Quality and interesting papers will be recommended to be possible consideration for publication of special issue of sponsoring journals. Please go to the conference website to see more detail information. Prospective attendees are also welcome to contact us at icel@tw-knowledge.org Enquiries: icel@tw-knowledge.org Web address: http://tw-knowledge.org/icel Sponsored by: Knowledge Association of Taiwan

The Asian Conference on Politics, Economics and Law 2016 (ACPEL2016)

Dear Colleague, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) invites you to participate in The Fourth Annual Asian Conference on Politics, Economics and Law 2016 (ACPEL2016). Join IAFOR and delegates from around the world in this international, intercultural and interdisciplinary event and enjoy the beautiful city of Kobe, Japan. Held alongside The Seventh Annual Asian Business and Management Conference 2016 (ABMC2016) at the Art Center Kobe, Japan, from Thursday, October 13 - Saturday, October 15, 2016. Join us as we discuss this year's conference theme, "Development and Disruption: Continuity and Change" along with the 2016 conference committee members, Michael Alfont, Lowell Sheppard, Professors William Baber, Sarah Louisa Birchley, Stuart D.B. Picken and more! This IAFOR conference welcomes submissions from all over the world and we encourage you to join us in Kobe, Japan to share your research and knowledge in an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary setting. To submit an abstract for presentation or participate as an audience member, please visit the website or contact us for more information. CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: August 20, 2016 Submit an abstract: http://iafor.org/cfp Visit the conference website: http://iafor.org/conferences/acpel2016/ Enquiries: acpel@iafor.org ***Join IAFOR at ACPEL2016 to: -Deliver your research findings to a global audience -Have your work published in the conference proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, open access IAFOR Journals -Benefit from IAFOR's interdisciplinary focus by hearing the latest research on Business, Management, Politics, Economics, Law and more. -Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event -Participate in interactive audience sessions -Access international networking opportunities *Discounts on registration fees are available for those able to pay registration fees early. Please see the registration page for details: http://iafor.org/acpel2016-registration/ *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer discounts in appreciation of your support. Please contact us for details. *See the full schedule of our conferences in Japan, Dubai, Hawaii, Barcelona and the UK on our website. ***ACPEL2016 Conference Theme: "Development and Disruption: Continuity and Change" The Second Asian Conference on Politics, Economics and Law is held in the great historical industrial and cultural Japanese hub of the Kansai region, comprising the Kobe-Osaka metropolis, with nearby Kyoto. Asia is the world's economic motor, and Japan as the world's third largest economy sits between a rising but unstable China, and a far from fading US. As well as the economies of the big three, the dynamic city states, growing powerhouses such as Indonesia and Malaysia, and the smaller developing economies, make Asia a wonderful sea of opportunities, but also challenges, and a fascinating place to study business and economics, and politics and law. This year's conference theme invites scholars to look at Asia's area of change, including the opening and development of new markets and economies, and disruption of both in the form of positive new technologies and innovations, as well as more worrying changes and slowdowns amid continued uncertainty in financial markets and economies, as well as political instability. What have been the recent big stories in business and finance in Asia, and what are the big stories around the corner? Is Abenomics faltering or is Japan about to enter into a period of renewed growth? Will China provide more shocks for the world in 2016 as it tries to bring about limited political and economic reforms? Is there a Chinese bubble, and will it explode violently? Where are the places experiencing dynamic growth, and what are the environmental costs? How sustainable are the markets in Asia? What changes might the TPP herald? What of the rise in authoritarian and nationalist governments? What are the areas for positive and bullish excitement, and what and where are the causes for concern? This international conference invites scholars, practitioners and business-people from around the globe to present the latest in research and practice, and discuss the most recent trends and policy developments as we help discover and chart the changing business landscape in Asia and the wider global context, as well as highlight and situate the continuing and central role of Japan. We look forward to welcoming you to Kobe! Streams for submission can be found on the Call for Papers page of the conference website: http://iafor.org/acpel2016-call-for-papers/ ***2016 Conference Chairs and Featured Speakers To learn more about our chairs, invited speakers and their presentations, please visit the website: http://iafor.org/acpel2016-speakers/ Michael Alfant 2016 Conference Co-Chair and Featured Speaker Group President and CEO, Fusions Systems Group, Japan President Emeritus, The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Lowell Sheppard 2016 Conference Co-Chair and Featured Speaker Asia Pacific Director, HOPE International Development Agency, Canada/Japan William Baber 2016 Conference Co-Chair and Featured Speaker Associate Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Management, Japan Sarah Louisa Birchley 2016 Conference Co-Chair and Featured Speaker Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo, Japan Professor Stuart Picken 2016 Conference Chair Chairman of the IAFOR International Advisory Board ***About IAFOR and its events IAFOR welcomes thousands of academics to our conferences each year, which range in size from around 100 to in excess of 500 attendees. They do so because of the supportive and nurturing research environment, because of the unique networking opportunities, and because of the strength of the organization's platform. Our conferences are meticulously planned and programmed under the direction of prominent academics to ensure that they offer programs of the highest level, and are also quite unique in the way in which they are supported by some of the world's leading academic institutions, including the University of London (UK), Virginia Tech (USA), Monash University (Australia), Barcelona University (Spain), Waseda University (Japan), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR). IAFOR's credibility has enabled it to become a genuine pioneer, and has grown to be the most respected and trusted organization encouraging international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study. The organization is a formative influence in providing new research avenues and visionary development solutions necessary in our rapidly emerging globalized world. We welcome you to engage in this expanding global academic community of individuals and network of institutions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our future events, as we break new ground, together. To learn more about IAFOR - http://iafor.org ***ACPEL2016 is run in parallel with ABMC2016. Registration for one allows delegates to attend presentation in the others. To learn more about the paired events and IAFOR's other business and Social Sciences conferences around the world, please see our conferences page and join us in Japan, Dubai, the UK and the USA: http://iafor.org/social-sciences/

The Asian Conference on Education and International Development 2017 (ACEID2017)

Dear Colleague, On behalf of the International Academic Forum (IAFOR), our Global Academic Partners, and the 2017 Conference Committee, we invite you to join us in Kobe, Japan for the Third Annual Asian Conference on Education & International Development. To be held at the Art Center of Kobe from March 26 - 29, join us as we discuss this year's conference theme, "Education for Change" along with International Director of Program Sue Jackson, conference co-chairs Haruko Satoh, Monty Satiadarma, and more. Be a part of ACEID2017 by submitting an abstract for oral, poster or virtual presentation, organize your own symposium or participate as an audience member in this international, intercultural and interdisciplinary event. Submit your abstract by November 15: http://iafor.org/cfp Visit the conference website: http://iafor.org/conferences/aceid2017/ Enquiries: aceid@iafor.org ***ACEID 2017 Conference Committee: Professor Haruko Satoh Osaka University, Japan Dr. Monty P. Satiadarma Tarumanagara University, Indonesia Professor Sue Jackson Birkbeck, University of London, UK ***Join ACEID2017 and: - Present your research to delegates from around the world - Have your research published in the conference proceedings and considered for IAFOR's internationally peer-reviewed, open-access journals - Hear the latest research in Education, International Development & more! - Network and create research synergies with academics, researchers and professionals from more than 40 different countries - Explore the beautiful city of Kobe, Japan and the surrounding Kansai area including Kyoto, Nara and Osaka *Delegates that have attended a previous IAFOR event or belong to one our Global Partner Institutions are eligible for discounts on registration. Please contact us for details. Register for this event: http://iafor.org/aceid2017-registration/ ***About the Conference Whether we are looking at why we must change, or how education has changed or even how education will change, change affects all of us involved in language education in many ways. Administrators, teacher trainers, teachers, students: we all wear many hats and we all come face-to-face with change, sometimes on a daily basis. Positive change is about improvement: improving proficiency, improving lives, helping learners achieve their goals and dreams and ultimately, broadening horizons. In our work as educators we are often asked to effect change – that we are change-makers can be seen in the new curriculums, new material, and even new techniques or methods that we develop. For those of us who conduct research, our research is often focused on finding "better" or more effective ways of teaching, often measured in outcomes such as 'students entered with an average of X and improved to an average of Y'. In such a case, improvement = change. But change is also an area of research as can be seen by looking at journals such as the Journal of Educational Change, Changes in Higher Education, Culture and Change, and Educational Research for Social Change, to mention four. It is a serious area of study, and one worth our attention. The focus of the last journal mentioned above is worth looking at. Change is not only about test scores or proficiency going up; it is also about lasting change in one's life, life choices, and looking beyond us as individuals, the society we live in. Social change and a focus on improving the societies we live in is another outcome of education. In recent years, there has been a focus on language and identity and there has been an embrace of sociocultural theory and language development. At the same time change for the sake of change is not a good reason for change. There is often a tension between the status quo (which is not always bad) and the desire to change. As invested members of our field, we need to be able to examine change, identifying and applying that which is appropriate and will further our goals while also having the wisdom and gumption to reject change that does not make sense. As Dewey said, "reforms which rest simply upon the enactment of law, or the threatening of certain penalties, or upon changes in mechanical or outward arrangements are transitory and futile." And so we welcome you to this year's conferences, where we can examine change in ways that are important to each of us. What are its challenges, its complexities, and its constraints? It is electrifying to think about the wide-ranging conversations we will have as we consider how we can go about educating for change the world over. In conjunction with our global partners we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you in 2017. ***Conference Theme: "Educating for Change" The conference theme for ACEID2017 is "Educating for Change", and the organisers encourage submissions that approach this theme from a variety of perspectives. However, the submission of other topics for consideration is welcome and we also encourage sessions across a variety of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives. Submissions are organised into the following thematic streams: Education: social justice and social change Education: social and political movements Education and post-colonialism Education for sustainable development Conflicting perspectives in learning and teaching Digital technologies and communications Educational change through technologies? 'Englishes' in global communication Bi-cultural, bi-lingual and bi-national education Languages education and applied linguistics (ESL/TESL/TEFL) Linguistics and Pedagogy Multilingual societies Education for interdisciplinary thinking Education for intercultural communication Education for international exchange Challenges of new technologies Primary and secondary education Higher education Adult and lifelong learning Technology enhanced and distance learning International schools and educational goals Educational policy, leadership, management and administration Curriculum research and development Economic management of education Institutional accreditation and ranking Organizational learning and change Professional concerns, training and development Special education, learning difficulties, disability Student learning, learner experiences and learner diversity Submit your abstract: http://iafor.org/cfp ***IAFOR's events on Education IAFOR's education conferences are held across three continents, attracting more than 2,000 delegates a year from more than 100 countries. Education as an (inter)discipline drives the purpose of the forum by bringing alive the notions of the international, the intercultural and the interdisciplinary through scholarly, political, and personal encounters with some of the most important academics and practitioners working in the field, as well as the thought leaders of tomorrow. Our education conferences are organised in partnership with some of the world's most prestigious universities and schools of education, including Birkbeck, University of London, University of Glasgow, National Institute of Education (Singapore), Waseda University, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, University of Indonesia and Virginia Tech. Our conferences have included featured addresses by teachers and academics, university presidents, government ministers, journalists, and policy makers, as well as academic fora around some of the pressing issues in the fields of education. We invite you to use the IAFOR platform to share and test your ideas with scholars around the world, and to join us very soon at one of our education conferences. http://iafor.org/education/ ***About IAFOR and its events IAFOR welcomes thousands of academics to our conferences each year, which range in size from around 100 to in excess of 500 attendees. They do so because of the supportive and nurturing research environment, because of the unique networking opportunities, and because of the strength of the organization's platform. Our conferences are meticulously planned and programmed under the direction of prominent academics to ensure that they offer programs of the highest level, and are also quite unique in the way in which they are supported by some of the world's leading academic institutions, including the University of London (UK), Virginia Tech (USA), Monash University (Australia), Barcelona University (Spain), Waseda University (Japan), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), and The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR). IAFOR's credibility has enabled it to become a genuine pioneer, and has grown to be the most respected and trusted organization encouraging international, intercultural and interdisciplinary study. The organization is a formative influence in providing new research avenues and visionary development solutions necessary in our rapidly emerging globalized world. We welcome you to engage in this expanding global academic community of individuals and network of institutions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our future events, as we look forward to breaking new ground, together. To learn more about IAFOR - http://iafor.org

Asia Conference on Economics and Business Research (ACEB)

Asia Conference on Economics and Business Research (ACEB) 24th to 25th November 2016 Singapore, Singapore BREXIT and its Impact on Business, Economics Across Asia ACEB 2016 Asia Conference will touch on the global impact of Brexit on Business, Economics Across Asia. The topics discussed will include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Accounting and Economics, Organizational Behaviour. Our goal is to create opportunities for international research collaborations, scientific information interchange and facilitate relationship building in the Economics and Business disciplines. Topics discussed will include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Accounting and Economics, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Business Ethics, General Management, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Public Sector Management, and other related topics. CALL FOR PAPER: FREE SUBMISSION (Easychair) To submit your FREE Abstract: https://www.easychair.org/account/signin.cgi?key=39979520.m4DoPfRq6ZmOJbhu All submissions will be evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference, contributions, and readability. Submissions will be chosen based on technical merit, interest, applicability, and how well they fit a coherent and balanced technical program. Conference Proceedings with World Scientific Publishing ACEB 2016 Conference Proceedings will be in partnership with World Scientific Publishing (WSP), which co-founded the London-based Imperial College Press with London University's Imperial College. The Publisher will publish the E-Proceedings within four months after receiving the full camera-ready manuscript and submit the E-Proceedings to relevant databases, including Thomson Conference Proceedings Citation Index, Google Scholar, CNKI, for possible indexing, not later than four months after the publication of the E-proceedings. Who Should Attend Leading Academics, PhD Students Thought leaders National and Local Government, Provincial Government and Municipalities Key Industry Players and Industry Consultants Investors And Financiers Business Consultants Economists Fund Managers ACEB 2016 Keynote Speaker Dr. Richard Jerram Chief Economist, Bank of Singapore, PhD, International Economics London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Dr. Alan Bollard Executive Director, the APEC Secretariat, Singapore Prof. Sterling Huang PhD in Finance, INSEAD Assistant Professor, Singapore Management University Prof. Luis Hall Ph.D in Finance, New York University Call for Paper: FREE Submission (Easychair) To submit your FREE Abstract: https://goo.gl/E1KfnB Enquiries: vivian@economics.edu.sg Web address: http://economics.edu.sg/ Sponsored by: APEC Singapore

Call for Papers: 12th Global Business and Social Science Research Conference

FINAL Call For Papers 12th Global Business and Social Science Research Conference DATE: 26-28 August 2016 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Beijing, China Deadline: Submission 22 July, 2016 and Registration: 12 August, 2016 Email: wbiworld@gmail.com and Website: www.chinaconfo.com Papers related to all broad areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, Business Law, Business Ethics, Business Educations, e-business and Social Sciences are invited for the above international conference. People without papers and who are university academics can also participate in this conference. This conference is organised by Australian Social Sciences and Business Research Institute, Australia and London Academic Research and Publications, UK and supported by international peer reviewed journals listed by EBSCO, Ulrich of USA and ABDC of Australia. Manuscript Submission and Review Outcome Notification: Please submit full papers and/or abstracts by 22 July 2016 (please note you can submit papers anytime before this deadline). Please format your abstract and/or full paper by following the manuscript submission guidelines. To submit paper, please email the paper directly to email address :wbiworld@gmail.com The outcome of the double blind review of the submissions will be provided within 10 working days. Publication Opportunity, Awards, Feedings and Registration Fees - Outstanding papers will be considered for publication in the following international peer reviewed and indexed journals with ISSN: Journal of Business and Policy Research. World Journal of Management, Global Economy and Finance Journal, International Review of Business Research Papers, Global Review of Accounting and Finance which are ranked by the Australian Business Deans Council ( see www.abdc.edu.au) . However quality papers will be considered for World Journal of Social Science and World Review of Business Research, subject to compliance to review report, editorial comments, conference feedback and payment of applicable submission fees. Publication takes between 6 - 9 months from end date of conference. - Best Paper Award announced in each track and will be published in any of the above journals without any fee and a certificate will be issued to the winners as well as a WBI Fellowship entitling them to discounts on future conferences. - Written Review report to assist you to improve the paper (unlike other conferences) - Publication in refereed conference proceedings (online) with ISBN via a separate website, namely, www.wbiworldconpro.com which also contains proceedings of previous conferences. Conference proceedings will be linked linked to Google Scholar - Basic registration fee is US$ 380 which Day-long feedings including 4 coffee break food, 2 buffet lunch for 2 days, printed copy of the program, printed certificates of attendance and written feedback after the conference - You are also welcome to volunteer to participate as discussants, session chairs, reviewers and members of the program committee Research Networking and Day-Long Being Tour including Great Wall We have dedicated 28 August 2016 for Research Networking which will aid you to form research team to advance your research activities and discuss informally about how to increase research output in the form of more publication. This will be concurrently done with the above day-long tour which is designed to visit landmarks in China such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. The cost is US$125 and see more details in the website. Please click on the links provided on the website for further information. Send your paper to: Ms. Nuha Jahan via emails wbiworld@gmail.com SCIENTIFIC AND REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Please see website Program Chair: Professor Ming-Chang Cheng, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Conference @ Azim Premji University

PhD studentship @ King’s India Institute (2016-19)

Three-year PhD studentship in India's Political Economy at King's India Institute (2016-19)

Stipend of £15,000 p.a and Tuition Fees (Home/EU fees only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully-funded three year PhD studentship in the field of India's Political Economy based at the India Institute, King's College London. The PhD scholarship is funded by the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy (SSPP) at King's and is linked to a partnership between King's India Institute, University of California, Berkeley and the Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai. The PhD scholar will be based at King's, enrolled on the PhD Contemporary India. Potential candidates are invited to submit a research proposal addressing a specific research question within one of the following broad areas:

• What are the causes and consequences of under-employment and low productivity in India

today?

• How does the governance of urban areas affect economic activity and emergent inequalities?

Full details and instructions on how to apply are available our website at the link: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/sga/kii/funding/studentship-political-economy.aspx

2016 International Conference on Business, Internet, and Social Media (BISM 2016)

2016 International Conference on Business, Internet, and Social Media (BISM 2016) 14th to 16th December 2016 Taipei, Taiwan The 2016 International Conference on Business, Internet, and Social Media (BISM 2016) will take place on December 14-16, 2016. The scholars are encouraged to submit papers or abstracts on any aspect of Business, Internet, and Social Media. All submissions to the conference will go through blindly review processes by at least two independent peers. Quality and interesting papers will be recommended to be possible consideration for publication of special issue of sponsoring journals. Please go to the conference website to see more detail information. Prospective attendees are also welcome to contact us at htsm@tw-knowledge.org Enquiries: bism@tw-knowledge.org Web address: http://tw-knowledge.org/bism Sponsored by: Knowledge Association of Taiwan

Admissions @ Department of Sociology Periyar University

SSRM @ MGLI

Social Science Research Methods

(SSRM)

Organised by

Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad

27^th September 2016 to 1^st October 2016

Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute (MGLI) announces a programme from 27th September 2016 to 1st October 2016 with the purpose of imparting knowledge on Research Methodology to the researchers across the various fields of Social Sciences.

The need for such programme arises for usage of mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods in research. Research is defined as a systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. In Research Methodology "Methodology" indicates more than simply the methods which are used to collect data. It is necessary to consider the concepts and theories which lie beneath the methods. e.g in the context of social science to highlight a specific feature of a social, economic or political theory it is required to  recognise the underlying concepts of the methodology.

In case of methods it is necessary to ensure that the research questions and/or hypotheses are addressed with clarity. The methods should be described in an elaborate manner for the study to be replicated. At every stage explanations and justification with logical reasons for the choice of particular methods and materials is to be provided. There are several ways to approach the research that fulfils the requirements of a dissertation. These differ both inter and intra disciplines.

The innovativeness of this programme is its endeavour to deliver both theoretical and practical aspects of research through a direct interaction in the field. The major objectives of the programme are:

1.      Providing conceptual and theoretical clarity on research.

2.      Review of literature and hypothesis formulation

3.      Sampling Design and Techniques

4.      Questionnaire/ Schedule formulation

5.      Collection of Data through Fieldwork

6.      Data entry coding and analysis (PSPP)

7.      Preparation of the Report

8.      Preparation of Research Proposal

Participants:

The participants will be Students, Research Scholars, Working Professional and Trade Union members. The total number of participants will be 30 and will be enrolled on a first come first serve basis.

Registration Fee:

Registration/Course fee for the participants is Rs 5000 without accommodation and Rs 7500/- with accommodation.

The trade union members can avail a fee concession of 75 percent on the course fee provided they apply through proper channel. There will be no concession on accommodation.

Attendance in every session is mandatory.

Travel Allowance:

No travel allowance will be provided to participants.

Duration and Venue:

The programme will be held on 27^th September 2016 to 1st October 2016 at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute (MGLI), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is well connected by rail and air network to the rest of India. The MGLI campus is about 14 Kms from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and 11 kms from Railway station.

How to Apply:

The registration form can be downloaded from the institute's website https://mgli.gujarat.gov.in/.

Interested candidates should fill up the registration form along with a demand draft payable in favour of Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute payable at Ahmedabad. 

Or

In order to apply online and transfer the money electronically through internet banking only please contact the coordinator through training.mgli@gmail.com

The duly filled in registration with draft form should be addressed to the coordinator. Please superscribe your envelope by 'Social Science Research Methods (SSRM)'. The application should reach MGLI by Speed Post or Email no later than 10^th August, 2016. In case of any queries please contact the coordinator through training.mgli@gmail.com  . If you don't get an acknowledgement by 48 hours please mail again as your mail might be lost in the cyber space.

For Registration Form Click Here

Coordinator 

Dr. Ayanendu Sanyal

Assistant Professor (Economics)

Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute    

Drive-in Road

Memnagar

Ahmedabad

380052

Website: https://mgli.gujarat.gov.in/faculties-ayanendu-sanyal.htm

Phone number : (079) 40013720

Mobile:- 9913849086