I am delighted to share that the Indian Anthropological Society, Kolkata, in association with the School of Languages and Linguistics, Jadavpur University, is organizing a workshop on linguistic anthropology.

Dates: September 9 – 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST
Location: Online, Google Meet

What’s it about?
This workshop explores the fascinating interplay between language, culture, and society. It will examine how language shapes our identities, social relations, and everyday lives—while addressing issues like language loss, power, identity, and revival.

Highlights & Outcomes:
- Understanding links between language & culture
- Exploring language loss & revival efforts
- Learning how to study language in different social settings
- Gaining insights into why languages die out and what can be done

Speakers include leading scholars and researchers from India and abroad, such as:
Prof. Barun Mukhopadhyay, Prof. K.K. Misra, Prof. Subir Biswas, Dr. Vyshakh R., Dr. Hari Madhab Ray, Dr. Rahi Soren, Dr. Lauren Gawne, Dr. Poonam Sharma, Dr. Chandrani Sarma, Dr. Shradhanjali Tamang, among others.

Who can participate?
Students, researchers, faculty, professionals, writers, and community members interested in exploring how language, culture, and society engage.

Certificate will be provided after completing a short online examination.

Registration (free): Link https://forms.gle/7AVGd1A92sUbAJLi8

WhatsApp link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G9ChvFd3Dcj5MpwmnIbmL7?mode=ems_copy_c

Last date: September 8, 2025

Let’s come together to explore the dynamic relationship between language, power, and culture. Looking forward to engaging discussions and meaningful insights!

Linguistic Field(s): Anthropological Linguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Language Family(ies): Indo-Aryan