ET3LC (English Teachers' Group)
Preamble
Preamble
ET3LC is a group of English Teachers teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills, etc. (ET3LC, or English Teachers' Group) in professional and other programmes at university, and college levels.
ET3LC is a group of English Teachers teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills, etc. (ET3LC, or English Teachers' Group) in professional and other programmes at university, and college levels.
This is an International professional platform to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary interactions amongst its members, for aiding discussions, and coordination of academic events including conferences, publications, academic exchanges, and promoting courses and programmes, for the promotion of this field.
This is an International professional platform to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary interactions amongst its members, for aiding discussions, and coordination of academic events including conferences, publications, academic exchanges, and promoting courses and programmes, for the promotion of this field.
English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC)
English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC)
Modified on 15 September 2020; 09 February 2023;
(c) Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
ABOUT ET3LC
ABOUT ET3LC
Objectives: To promote interdisciplinary interactions between English Teachers teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills. This field is emerging, and the scholars dedicated to it know the significance of this field not only for the individual disciplines of English Literature, Language, Linguistics, and Communication Skills, but they are also aware of the potential it holds for enriching and transforming the education system, and the society itself. They want to sustain and enrich it, and ET3LC is meant to provide a forum to voice their concerns, share their perceptions, and plans. We all realize that awareness about the interaction of ‘English Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills’ should be increased amongst the academics involved in traditional education, professional education, and beyond; More researchers should be promoted to undertake research in this interdisciplinary field; and we should strive together to create more career and academic growth opportunities in this field, so that the young scholars, and seasoned academics alike can make a meaningful contribution by the application of this branch of knowledge in the service of the society.
Objectives: To promote interdisciplinary interactions between English Teachers teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills. This field is emerging, and the scholars dedicated to it know the significance of this field not only for the individual disciplines of English Literature, Language, Linguistics, and Communication Skills, but they are also aware of the potential it holds for enriching and transforming the education system, and the society itself. They want to sustain and enrich it, and ET3LC is meant to provide a forum to voice their concerns, share their perceptions, and plans. We all realize that awareness about the interaction of ‘English Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills’ should be increased amongst the academics involved in traditional education, professional education, and beyond; More researchers should be promoted to undertake research in this interdisciplinary field; and we should strive together to create more career and academic growth opportunities in this field, so that the young scholars, and seasoned academics alike can make a meaningful contribution by the application of this branch of knowledge in the service of the society.
A Brief History: on 31 May 2019 Prasannanshu created a group on WhatsApp, its original name was ‘English Teachers LLC’ (English Teachers who Teach Literature, Language, and Communication Skills). On 1 June 2019 he shared the following in the group: English teachers who teach Literature, Language, Communication Skills in professional courses are almost an unidentified niche across the globe, today. The contribution of these teachers cannot be undermined. We should come together and invigorate the field by collaborations, collective action, and academic contributions in the form of publications and academic events.
A Brief History: on 31 May 2019 Prasannanshu created a group on WhatsApp, its original name was ‘English Teachers LLC’ (English Teachers who Teach Literature, Language, and Communication Skills). On 1 June 2019 he shared the following in the group: English teachers who teach Literature, Language, Communication Skills in professional courses are almost an unidentified niche across the globe, today. The contribution of these teachers cannot be undermined. We should come together and invigorate the field by collaborations, collective action, and academic contributions in the form of publications and academic events.
After more than a year of its existence, on 10 September 2020 this group was renamed as ' English Teachers teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills, etc. (ET3LC)'. This group constantly discusses academic and other matters of common interest. On 02 May 2020 this group had a panel discussion, cum paper discussion session on Jokes as an Underrated Literary Genre: A Literary-Linguistic Analysis', in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, J&K.
After more than a year of its existence, on 10 September 2020 this group was renamed as ' English Teachers teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills, etc. (ET3LC)'. This group constantly discusses academic and other matters of common interest. On 02 May 2020 this group had a panel discussion, cum paper discussion session on Jokes as an Underrated Literary Genre: A Literary-Linguistic Analysis', in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, J&K.
Members: We are a small professional group of around 120 members. It is a reasonably impressive number, given the high standards expected of the members of this groups. There is a lot of flexibility, and there are no hard or fast rules for admission, still if not all, almost all members are postgraduates, and there is a predominance of doctorates and research degree holders. Professionally, our members range from Professors, and Directors to Research Scholars, and students from across the world.
Members: We are a small professional group of around 120 members. It is a reasonably impressive number, given the high standards expected of the members of this groups. There is a lot of flexibility, and there are no hard or fast rules for admission, still if not all, almost all members are postgraduates, and there is a predominance of doctorates and research degree holders. Professionally, our members range from Professors, and Directors to Research Scholars, and students from across the world.
Status: It is not an official forum -- we can proudly say, 'there is nothing official about it' :-), and it is free (There is no membership fee). At the same time, it is a fraternity that means business.
Status: It is not an official forum -- we can proudly say, 'there is nothing official about it' :-), and it is free (There is no membership fee). At the same time, it is a fraternity that means business.
Joining Information: To join this group please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/tB1dqJLcBiVsDYhP8 , or send an email with your Name, WhatsApp/cell phone number, Contact Details, photograph, and a brief introduction of around 200-250 words to ENGT3LC@gmail.com.
Joining Information: To join this group please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/tB1dqJLcBiVsDYhP8 , or send an email with your Name, WhatsApp/cell phone number, Contact Details, photograph, and a brief introduction of around 200-250 words to ENGT3LC@gmail.com.
1. Your request for joining presumes that you agree with the rules of the group. For Rules, pictures, and other information please visit the web-page by clicking here, or by pasting this link in your browser --> https://sites.google.com/view/prasannanshu/teacher/et3lc-english-teachers-group?authuser=0
Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
Modified on 15 September 2020; 09 February 2023;
English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC)
English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC)
GUIDELINES AND RULES
GUIDELINES AND RULES
Modified on: 15 September 2020; 09 February 2023
(c) Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
(c) Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
Here is a compilation of rules, and information for providing general guidelines to the members of English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC):
Here is a compilation of rules, and information for providing general guidelines to the members of English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC):
General:
General:
1. The membership of this group is free.
1. The membership of this group is free.
2. All members are expected to actively participate.
2. All members are expected to actively participate.
3. The members are invited to share their scholarly views, suggestions, interventions, help, etc.
3. The members are invited to share their scholarly views, suggestions, interventions, help, etc.
Superfluous posts:
Superfluous posts:
4. Members’ discretion is requested so that no one is inconvenienced or inundated with unwanted information.
4. Members’ discretion is requested so that no one is inconvenienced or inundated with unwanted information.
5. 'Good Morning', 'New Year', Congratulatory messages, etc. are not welcome. Please send personal messages on personal ID only, and if you know someone personally.
5. 'Good Morning', 'New Year', Congratulatory messages, etc. are not welcome. Please send personal messages on personal ID only, and if you know someone personally.
6. This group is a professional, interdisciplinary, international, multicultural multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and multi- in many conceivable ways. In view of this posts on local, religious, national festivals and events that have no relation to English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills must be avoided. Potentially many peoples' expectations from the group are challenged when such content is posted in place of an intellectual discussion.
6. This group is a professional, interdisciplinary, international, multicultural multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and multi- in many conceivable ways. In view of this posts on local, religious, national festivals and events that have no relation to English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills must be avoided. Potentially many peoples' expectations from the group are challenged when such content is posted in place of an intellectual discussion.
7. Kindly remember that this is a forum only for members’ professional and scholarly expression, and development.
7. Kindly remember that this is a forum only for members’ professional and scholarly expression, and development.
8. Please avoid posting advertisements of your personal/local/institutional webinars or other events, and/or sharing regular/periodic reminders of the same. Ideally, all such posts should be routed through the administrators. It is to be borne in mind that this is an international forum, hence trivial or local news should not be posted, until and unless it is a pathbreaking development.
8. Please avoid posting advertisements of your personal/local/institutional webinars or other events, and/or sharing regular/periodic reminders of the same. Ideally, all such posts should be routed through the administrators. It is to be borne in mind that this is an international forum, hence trivial or local news should not be posted, until and unless it is a pathbreaking development.
9. You are requested not to directly post notifications of other forums and forwarded messages. The administrators would be forced to suspend / terminate the membership of defaulting members.
9. You are requested not to directly post notifications of other forums and forwarded messages. The administrators would be forced to suspend / terminate the membership of defaulting members.
10. Please do not post newspapers, viral videos, jokes, or any superfluous content in this group. All posts must have a direct, demonstrable link to the professional interests of this group.
10. Please do not post newspapers, viral videos, jokes, or any superfluous content in this group. All posts must have a direct, demonstrable link to the professional interests of this group.
11. No unverified, misleading, inflammatory, or plagiarized content should be posted in the group. The sole responsibility for such posts shall lie with the person who posts such content.
11. No unverified, misleading, inflammatory, or plagiarized content should be posted in the group. The sole responsibility for such posts shall lie with the person who posts such content.
Mischievous content:
Mischievous content:
12. It is expected that no illegal, immoral, or unethical behaviour shall be demonstrated by any of the members. E.g. content that is against the constitutional ideals of India, or is casteist, communal, crass, crude, defamatory, derogatory, discriminatory, inflammatory, insensitive, obscene, politically motivated, racist, sectarian, superfluous, tasteless, vulgar, etc. must not be posted in the group.
12. It is expected that no illegal, immoral, or unethical behaviour shall be demonstrated by any of the members. E.g. content that is against the constitutional ideals of India, or is casteist, communal, crass, crude, defamatory, derogatory, discriminatory, inflammatory, insensitive, obscene, politically motivated, racist, sectarian, superfluous, tasteless, vulgar, etc. must not be posted in the group.
Suspension and Termination of membership:
Suspension and Termination of membership:
13. Termination of the membership of the group should not be taken personally against anyone, and one can join again in most of the cases after they ensure that they are aware of the rules of this group, and assure the administrators of the same, and fulfil the requirements, if any.
13. Termination of the membership of the group should not be taken personally against anyone, and one can join again in most of the cases after they ensure that they are aware of the rules of this group, and assure the administrators of the same, and fulfil the requirements, if any.
a. In case of an oversight, or first transgression a polite reminder may be issued in the group or individually, by the administrators, or other concerned members.
a. In case of an oversight, or first transgression a polite reminder may be issued in the group or individually, by the administrators, or other concerned members.
b. The expected response to such a reminder is removal of a post and/or mentioning the inadvertence, or oversight, and an assurance of not repeating the mistake. If such a reminder is ignored (or even otherwise) the following steps may be applied.
b. The expected response to such a reminder is removal of a post and/or mentioning the inadvertence, or oversight, and an assurance of not repeating the mistake. If such a reminder is ignored (or even otherwise) the following steps may be applied.
c. In the first instance of not keeping the rules of the group: suspension of membership for ten days.
c. In the first instance of not keeping the rules of the group: suspension of membership for ten days.
d. In the second instance of not keeping the rules of the group: suspension of membership for thirty days.
d. In the second instance of not keeping the rules of the group: suspension of membership for thirty days.
e. In the third instance of not keeping the rules of the group: termination of membership may be recommended and executed by the admins.
e. In the third instance of not keeping the rules of the group: termination of membership may be recommended and executed by the admins.
14. All these cases of suspension and termination may be reviewed and revoked by the admins. Further, it is not necessary for the administrator(s) to go by the abovementioned steps in a strict sequence, some or all the steps may be skipped based upon individual assessment of a particular situation. This process is only a general guideline, in exceptional cases suspension, termination, or revocation, or any other suitable action (including legal) may be implemented.
14. All these cases of suspension and termination may be reviewed and revoked by the admins. Further, it is not necessary for the administrator(s) to go by the abovementioned steps in a strict sequence, some or all the steps may be skipped based upon individual assessment of a particular situation. This process is only a general guideline, in exceptional cases suspension, termination, or revocation, or any other suitable action (including legal) may be implemented.
Leaving the group:
Leaving the group:
15. No one is forced to stay in this group, rather many people consider it a privilege to be a part of this group. However, some people leave the group abruptly, it raises questions in the minds of others. Hence, in case you have to leave, as an act of courtesy, kindly drop a polite line in the group, or take the admins into confidence. However, in many cases there is an accidental exit. To avoid such incidents the members who leave, or the admins can communicate and find out about the causes. That will improve communication, and we can avoid accidental exits.
15. No one is forced to stay in this group, rather many people consider it a privilege to be a part of this group. However, some people leave the group abruptly, it raises questions in the minds of others. Hence, in case you have to leave, as an act of courtesy, kindly drop a polite line in the group, or take the admins into confidence. However, in many cases there is an accidental exit. To avoid such incidents the members who leave, or the admins can communicate and find out about the causes. That will improve communication, and we can avoid accidental exits.
Awareness of rules:
Awareness of rules:
16. All members of the group have a responsibility to access (or request for), read, understand, and comply with the objectives and rules of the group. Please apprise yourself with the rules of the group as notified from time to time. By joining and remaining a member of this group you affirm that you are aware of the current and updated rules, guidelines, and instructions of the English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC), and agree to abide by them.
16. All members of the group have a responsibility to access (or request for), read, understand, and comply with the objectives and rules of the group. Please apprise yourself with the rules of the group as notified from time to time. By joining and remaining a member of this group you affirm that you are aware of the current and updated rules, guidelines, and instructions of the English Teachers Teaching Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills (ET3LC), and agree to abide by them.
17. Any member who wants a copy of the rules is requested to visit the web-page by clicking here, or by pasting this link in your browser https://sites.google.com/view/prasannanshu/teacher/et3lc-english-teachers-group?authuser=0
17. Any member who wants a copy of the rules is requested to visit the web-page by clicking here, or by pasting this link in your browser https://sites.google.com/view/prasannanshu/teacher/et3lc-english-teachers-group?authuser=0
You may also request it on ENGT3LC@gmail.com
You may also request it on ENGT3LC@gmail.com
18. To join this group please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/tB1dqJLcBiVsDYhP8 , or send an email with your Name, WhatsApp/cell phone number, Contact Details, photograph and a brief introduction of around 200-250 words, including education, specialization, affiliations, professional highlights, and interests to ENGT3LC@gmail.com, so that your candidature may be considered. This information may also be shared with the members of ET3LC, especially as an introductory/welcome post, or for other academic purposes like publications, conferences, etc., so please specifically indicate if some parts of the information is/are to be kept confidential, and by default it is expected that you submit only the publicly accessible parts of your information, and for wide public consumption.
18. To join this group please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/tB1dqJLcBiVsDYhP8 , or send an email with your Name, WhatsApp/cell phone number, Contact Details, photograph and a brief introduction of around 200-250 words, including education, specialization, affiliations, professional highlights, and interests to ENGT3LC@gmail.com, so that your candidature may be considered. This information may also be shared with the members of ET3LC, especially as an introductory/welcome post, or for other academic purposes like publications, conferences, etc., so please specifically indicate if some parts of the information is/are to be kept confidential, and by default it is expected that you submit only the publicly accessible parts of your information, and for wide public consumption.
19. Your request for joining would mean that you are aware of, and agree with the rules of the group. For Rules, pictures, and other information please visit the web-page by clicking here, or by pasting this link in your browser’s address bar https://sites.google.com/view/prasannanshu/teacher/et3lc-english-teachers-group?authuser=0
19. Your request for joining would mean that you are aware of, and agree with the rules of the group. For Rules, pictures, and other information please visit the web-page by clicking here, or by pasting this link in your browser’s address bar https://sites.google.com/view/prasannanshu/teacher/et3lc-english-teachers-group?authuser=0
Disclaimer and Indemnity:
Disclaimer and Indemnity:
20. Dr. Prasannanshu, or any of the other administrators, or members cannot be held responsible for the content not posted directly by them. As administrators/members of the WhatsApp Group they have the limited power of condemning, criticizing, dissociating themselves, and expunging offending matter in words, from the group. Administrators are not allowed by WhatsApp to remove any content. Only the person who posts can remove it up to some time after posting.
20. Dr. Prasannanshu, or any of the other administrators, or members cannot be held responsible for the content not posted directly by them. As administrators/members of the WhatsApp Group they have the limited power of condemning, criticizing, dissociating themselves, and expunging offending matter in words, from the group. Administrators are not allowed by WhatsApp to remove any content. Only the person who posts can remove it up to some time after posting.
21. Please be sure of the copyright, and other rights regarding the books and materials that you share on this group/platform. Please share only open source materials. Dr. Prasannanshu, and other administrators, neither promote sharing, distribution, or passing on of copyrighted or restricted materials on this group, nor approve, or bear responsibility for the same. The person who shares such a material(s) bears the full responsibility.
21. Please be sure of the copyright, and other rights regarding the books and materials that you share on this group/platform. Please share only open source materials. Dr. Prasannanshu, and other administrators, neither promote sharing, distribution, or passing on of copyrighted or restricted materials on this group, nor approve, or bear responsibility for the same. The person who shares such a material(s) bears the full responsibility.
22. Members who post offensive, mischievous, or plagiarized content must indemnify Dr. Prasannanshu, and other administrators, in case of legal consequences or costs, as a result of such posts.
22. Members who post offensive, mischievous, or plagiarized content must indemnify Dr. Prasannanshu, and other administrators, in case of legal consequences or costs, as a result of such posts.
Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
(c) Prasannanshu
(c) Prasannanshu
Events on Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills, etc.
Events on Literature, Language, Linguistics, Communication Skills, etc.
This group constantly discusses academic and other matters of common interest. On 02 May 2020 this group organized a panel discussion, cum paper discussion session on 'Jokes as an Underrated Literary Genre: A Literary-Linguistic Analysis', in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, J&K.
This group constantly discusses academic and other matters of common interest. On 02 May 2020 this group organized a panel discussion, cum paper discussion session on 'Jokes as an Underrated Literary Genre: A Literary-Linguistic Analysis', in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, J&K.
English Department (Khalsa College, Amritsar)
English Department (Khalsa College, Amritsar)
English Department (CRAC, Sonipat)
English Department (CRAC, Sonipat)
English Department (Jammu University)
English Department (Jammu University)
Language and Literature Department Events (Jammu Cluster University)
Language and Literature Department Events (Jammu Cluster University)
