Seminar on South Asian Syntax:
In memory of Prof. Probal Dasgupta (1953-2026)

Research on South Asian Syntax is extensive, and yet many theoretical questions remain unanswered, and many languages under/unexplored. This one-day online seminar presents lectures on diverse topics from category formation, causatives, nominalization, complementizers, relative clauses to discourse. The topics represent the intricate syntax of South Asian languages. They are also topics that Prof.  Probal Dasgupta had researched on during his lifetime, among many other grammatical aspects. We organize the seminar in his memory.

Prof. Probal Dasgupta was Professor at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. An eminent linguist, Probal's interests were wide-ranging, covering morphology, syntax, sociolinguistics and Esperanto. He was a prolific writer and leaves behind immense wealth in the form of books and articles. We remember him for his scholarly contributions, deep academic insights and for his kindness and generosity for all, especially young scholars. Through these talks, we revisit some topics that Probal thought are central to South Asian Syntax. 

If you are interested to attend the seminar, please fill up the form for the meeting link.  

Organizer: Pritha Chandra
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi