International Conference on BRAHUI Language & Culture

Call for Papers

We particularly encourage the submission of abstracts and full papers that address the conference themes. Each abstract and full paper must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines. Abstracts and full papers must be submitted with the intention that at least one author will register for the conference and that the work will be presented if accepted. Please note that a maximum of two papers can be accepted for presentation per registered delegate.

 

Conference Themes

 

Origin of Brahui Language

• Origin of Brahui language.

• Historical background of Brahui and its historical evaluation.

• Status of Brahui language among existing Dravidian languages.

• Dravidian language elements in Brahui language.

• Influence of Indo European Languages on Brahui Language.

Brahui Script and Grammar

• Historically evolution of Brahui Script.

• Challenges in Brahui Orthography.

• Brahui Grammar: Past and Present.

Brahui Folk and Contemporary Literature

• Brahui folk literature and challenges in its preservation.

• Different Periods of Brahui literature and their contribution to Brahui language.

• Different genres of Brahui literature and their contribution towards promotion of Brahui language.

• Role of Different institutions in the promotion of Brahui language

Endangered Languages and Brahui Language

• Brahui as Endangered Language: Facts and Assumptions.

• Future of Brahui language.

Brahui Culture, Traditions and Archaeology

• Comparative study of Brahui and Dravidian culture.

• Linguistic study of Brahui culture.

• Issues and challenges in preservation of Brahui culture.

• Historical evaluation of Brahui traditions and culture.

• Key Archeological aspects related to Brahui language and Brahui regions.