:: THE CONFERENCE

This conference will investigate the enigmatic relationship between the English language and Asian cultures for a better understanding of how these societies and cultures have benefited from or been adversely affected by this colonial inheritance. It is apt that a conference on this topic be carried out as Asia is fast becoming the largest English-speaking region.  The focus of the conference will be on the role of English in the Asian cultures, religions, literatures and economies, and to the extent English has been indigenised in Asian societies, giving it a new life and energy through the infusion of Asian tempo, Asian spirit and Asian blood into this “alien” language.

:: WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The conference anticipates participation from students, scholars, researchers and anyone interested in the development of English linguistics and literature in Asia. Submissions are preferably papers, which are theoretical or investigative. Reflective papers that show depth in thought are also welcome. Those in fields other than language and linguistics are much invited.