Research Conferences
Research Conference at the University of Notre Dame, USA
Conference Title: “Fostering a Community of Cultures through Intercultural Competence”
Paper Title: “Eco-centric versus Anthropocentric Approach in Literary Pedagogy: Inclusion of Non-human Narratives as Teaching Social Justice”
Date: Apr. 24-26, 2022
Research Conference at University of BITS Pilani, Goa, India
Paper Title: “The ‘New Original’ through Cultural Translation: Kaafiron Ki Naamaz, the Journey of Pastiche from Postmodern Stage to Indian Cinema Screen”
Date: Jan. 30-Feb. 2. 2019
Research Conference by Internationa Society for Intercultural Studies and Research ISISAR), Kolkata, India
Conference
Title: Thinkers’ and Writers’ Peace Conference 2019
Paper Title: “Eco-conscious Approach in Hughesian Mythic Crow: The Rebel Non-Human Voice”
Date: Dec. 28-30.2019
Invited Talks/Seminars/Webinars/Workshops
“Be Your Editor in Academic Writing: A Grammatical Approach,” Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA, Nov. 8, 2022
“Culturally Responsive Teaching: Teachers as Connectors and Cultural Translators,” Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA, Oct. 4, 2022
“Culturally Responsive Teaching: Awareness to Action,” Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA, Nov. 18 & 30, 2022
“Moves in Academic Writing,” Notre Dame University Bangladesh Language Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jul. 17, 2022
“Creative Writing in the New Age,” The Neotia University, Department of English, Exploring New Pedagogy in English and Mass Communication Lecture Series, Dec. 4, 2021
“EAP Workshop Series: Conferences and Networking,” University of Notre Dame, IN, Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures, Dec. 2, 2021
Ten (10) Episodes of NDUB Lecture Series:
Organizer: Notre Dame University Bangladesh
- Ep. 01: The Muse in Battle: Recalling British Poetry in World War I
Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Fr. Patrick D. Gaffney, CSC, Vice-Chancellor, NDUB
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Sept. 5, 2020, at 7:00 PM
- Ep. 02: A Discussion on the Equivocative Language of Macbeth
Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Mohit Ul Alam, Former Vice Chancellor, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Sept. 26, 2020, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 03: Remote Teaching
Panelists:
Dr. Nasreen Sultana, Professor of Teaching and Learning, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Oct. 31, 2020, at 7:00 PM
- Ep. 04: Rabindranath and Rokeya: Autodidacts as Educational Pioneers
Panelists:
Professor Mohammad A. Quayum, Flinders University, Australia
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Nov. 7, 2022, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 05: Pandemic and Literature
Panelists:
Nandini C. Sen, Professor, Delhi University, India
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Nov. 28, 2020, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 06: Literature and the Environment
Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Fakrul Alam
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Dec. 12, 2022, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 07: Africa in the Bengali Literary Imagination: From Calcutta to Kampala, 1928-1973
Panelists:
Dr. Mahruba T. Mowtushi, Assistant Professor, BRAC University
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Jan 30, 2021, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 08: The Creative Writing Process
Panelists:
Dilruba Z. Ara, Author, Sweden
Saugata Bhaduri, Professor, Jawaharlal University, New Delhi, India
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Feb. 06, 2021, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 09: From Theory to Post-Theory
Panelists:
Saugata Bhaduri, Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Feb. 27, 2021, at 4:00 PM
- Ep. 10: Singaporean-Malaysian Literature
Panelists:
Dr. Mohammad A. Quayum, Adjunct Professor, Flinders University, Australia
Prof. Golam Sarwar Chowdhury, Chairperson, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Ahmed Tahsin Shams, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Date: Mar. 6, 2021, at 4:00 PM
“Seminar on Mental Health & Creative Practices,” The Dhaka Apologue, October 28, 2020
“NDUB Lockdown Fest 2020,” The Photographic Society of Notre Dame University Bangladesh, in collaboration with Notre Dame University Bangladesh Business Club (NDUBBC) and Notre Dame University Bangladesh English Club (NDUBEC), June 15, 2020 — July 16, 2020
Talk 1: Creative Practice and Impact on Mental Health
Talk 2: Communication Strategies and Changes During the Pandemic
Talk 3: Effective E-Learning Techniques: USA and Bangladesh
Talk 4: Video Storytelling Workshop
Award Ceremony
“Launching of NDUB Research Journal,” Notre Dame University Bangladesh, October 29, 2020
“Poetry Talk and Recital Jury,” 6th National English Carnival 2020, Notre Dame College English Club, Jan. 30-31, 2019
“Poetry for Peace,” Musical Recital Performance & Talk Title: “Chef of Verse” & “Face to Face,” Organized by Kathak: a Bangladesh poetry initiative, World Literature Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Location: World Literature Center, Pairbag, Dhaka, Aug. 30, 2019
“Literary Text as a Living Being: An Ecological Insight,” Ecospree 2019, Women’s Voluntary Association (WVA), BITS, Sept. 4, 2019
“Eco-conscious Versus Ego-Conscious Approach in Literary Pedagogy,” NDUB Environmental Vanguard Award 2019, Notre Dame University Bangladesh, Nov. 15, 2019
Description:
Notre Dame University Bangladesh English Club (NDUBEC), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized a month-long creative exhibition and award ceremony titled Nizoder Anti-dandruff Shampoo presents NDUB Environment Vanguard Award 2019, on November 15, from 10 am to 7 pm, at Notre Dame campus. The event was organized to raise public awareness of the environment and climate change and to engage youth in environmental protection and development activities.
“SAMPREETI Film Making Workshop: Promoting Multicultural Peaceful Society through Film,” Films4Peace Foundation, Manusher Jonno Foundation, March 14-19, 2019
“Peace Film Festival 2019,” 6-month-long film-making workshop organized by Manusher Jonno Foundation and Films4Peace Foundation, January to 22-23 July 2019
Location: Shawkat Osman Auditorium, Public Library, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
“Adda de Poetica,” Dhaka International Poet Summit 2019, organized by Kathak, held at Notre Dame University Bangladesh, February 1, 2019
Workshop on Academic Writing, Developing Youth Academic Skills Program, organized by Notre Dame University Bangladesh—
- Episode 1: Narayanganj High School and College, Bangladesh, Oct. 27, 2018
- Episode 2: Central Women’s College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Feb. 25, 2019
- Episode 3: St. Gregory High School and College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Apr. 16, 2019
- Episode 4: Siddheswari Girls College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jul. 27, 2019
- Episode 5: Notre Dame College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jul. 31, 2019
- Episode 6: Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct. 19, 2019
“The Narrative Style of Avik Gangapadhyay’s Love in Siesta,” Oxford Book Store, Kolkata, India, Jun. 2, 2019
“Intra University Cultural Festival 2019,” Supervised a drama on stage and was on the jury panel of recital performances, July 24, 2019
“5th National English Carnival,” Notre Dame English Club, Bangladesh, Feb. 7-9, 2019
“Poetry for Peace,” Kathak: a Bangladesh poetry initiative, World Literature Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 30, 2018
“Creative Writing and Storytelling Workshop,” A day-long workshop on Creative Writing and Storytelling, organized by Notre Dame University Bangladesh English Club (NDUBEC), was held at Notre Dame University premises and was categorized into three sessions: Screenplay Writing, Literary Writing, and Graphic Storytelling, July 21, 2018
“Language Death Revitalization Books by Avik Gangopadhyay,” Ankur Art and Cultural Institute of India, Kolkata Press Club, Aug. 26, 2018
“A Letter from a Molecule Recital Talk: Students’ Protest for Road Safety Movement,” World Poetry Festival, EMK Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jun. 21, 2018
“Promoting Diversity and Inclusiveness through Film-making,” USAID’s Youth Peace Film Workshop, Films4Peace Foundation, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Oct. 11, 2018
“Celebrating Poetry and Performance,” Dhaka International Poets Summit 2018, Notre Dame University Bangladesh, Feb. 1, 2018
Six international poets from Dhaka International Poets Summit 2018 — Agnes Meadows (UK), Joyce Ashuntantang (Cameroon), Ibrahim Elmasri (Egypt), Tendo Taijin (Japan), Miao-Yi Tu (Taiwan), and Mario Mathor (Colombia) were present as guests.
“Photo Storytelling & Creative Writing Excursion,” day-long tour & exhibition, November 24; December 3-4, 2018
Notre Dame University Bangladesh English Club (NDUBEC) organized a photo storytelling and creative writing excursion to Kakran village of Dhamrai for the students to capture visuals of the pottery culture and crafts on November 24, 2018. Students came up with various photographic artworks, which were exhibited at the NDUB campus on December 3-4, 2018, and themed on celebrating Human Rights Day on December 10, 2018.
“Kure Ghor Moncho,” Notre Dame University Bangladesh, October 13, 2018
Daylong workshop and panel discussion on theater, live art performance, vocal acting, and filmmaking with veteran contemporary artistes.
“Poetry Talk & Recital Performance,” Dhaka International Poet Summit 2017 at Gallery Chitrak, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan. 31, 2017
“In the Memory of Veteran Playwright Syed Shamsul Haque,” Talk on Nuruldiner Shara Jibon, Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), Oct 9, 2016
“Pricing your Creative Services,” Organized by Weabers, July 2020
“Film South Asia Fest 2019”
Date: Feb. 22-23, 2019
Description: Avant-garde Productions, in association with Films4Peace Foundation and Art Hut, presented a two-day film show. And the workshop session, 12 internationally recognized documentary films by contemporary veterans were screened. The selected 12 documentary films are from India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. As well as workshop sessions on ‘Script Writing,’ ‘Film-making,’ ‘Video Editing,’ and ‘Online Earning’ organized by eminent experts.
Academic Lectures
Academic Writing Lectures for Graduate Students From Fall 2021 to Fall 2022
Finding and Evaluating Resources Before Writing Your Research Paper
Moves in Introduction and Sentence Flow
How to Write General to Specific Sentence Order
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How to Avoid Plagiarism (Summarizing Sources)
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How to Avoid Plagiarism (Paraphrasing Sources)
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How to Write Literature Review (Synthesizing Sources)
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How to Write Method Section in a Research Paper
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How to Write Results & Data Commentary Chapters (Making Comparisons)
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How to Write Discussion Section in the Research Paper
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How to Write Abstract in a Research Paper
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