Learning Outcomes from the National Seminar on IKS and English Studies Introduction The National Seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and English Studies, conducted on 23rd and 24th March 2026, created a valuable academic space for examining the relationship between indigenous Indian traditions and contemporary English Studies. In modern academia, English Studies in India has often relied heavily on Western critical theories, while many Indian intellectual traditions have remained neglected. This seminar attempted to bridge that gap by introducing Indian Knowledge Systems as meaningful frameworks for literary criticism, pedagical practices, and interdisciplinary research. The seminar featured several distinguished scholars who discussed diverse aspects of IKS, including Indian philosophy, aesthetics, language traditions, translation studies, ecology, and feminist reinterpretations. Through these discussions, participants gained deeper insight into how Indian epistemologies ca...
The Dual Nature of Writing Mechanics: From Cognitive Processes to Formal Standardization Assignment Details Paper : 209- Research Methodology Topic : The Dual Nature of Writing Mechanics: From Cognitive Processes to Formal Standardization Submitted to - Smt. S.B.Gardi Department of English M.K.B.U. Personal Information Name: Nikita Vala Batch: M.A. Sem - 4(2024-2026) Enrollment Number: 5108240089 Roll No: 17 Table of contents Abstract Introduction: Redefining “Mechanics” The Cognitive Foundations: Writing as a Mental Mechanism The Technical Pillar: Standardization and Professional Style Applied Mechanics: Strategies for Student Excellence Assessment: Measuring Mechanical Growth Conclusion References Abstract Writing stands as one of the most sophisticated achievements of human cognition and technical development, demanding the seamless blending of internal mental processes with the external standards that govern language in social and professional contexts. This...