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Development with Particular Reference to Language

Functions”

A seminar titled, “Neurological Development with Particular Reference
to Language Functions” was held on January 05, 2023. Its purpose
was to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of a
group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the development
and function of the human brain and nervous system.

Dr. Muhammad Adil (a neurosurgeon from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia),
Dr. Nabeel M. Syed (neuro-physician at Shifa International Hospital)
and Dr. S. Huma Batool (Assistant Professor at Air University) were the
speakers. They provided a detailed overview of various
neurodevelopmental disorders, including aphasia, amnesia, and other
language impairments. They discussed the symptoms, causes, and available treatments for these impairments, as well as
the latest research on their underlying mechanisms.

Literary Talk Show

The ‘English Literary Society’ organized a 2-Day
Literary Talk Show on March 10-11, 2022 in the
English Department. Dr. Farrukh Nadeem from
“International Islamic University” and Dr. Qasim
Yaqoob from “Allama Iqbal Open University” were
the guest speakers. On day one, panelists shared
their views on the topic “Aesthetics or Politics:
Literature in the Contemporary Times” and on day
two, panelists spoke on “The Art of Poetry Writing”.
The relationship between aesthetics and politics in
literature has always been a complex one. In the
contemporary era, this relationship is even more
complicated, as writers and artists grapple with the
challenges of representing a rapidly changing world. On the one hand, there is a growing movement to decouple aesthetics
from politics. Some argue that art should be appreciated for its own sake, without regard to its political message. They
believe that art can be a powerful force for social change, but only if it is not constrained by political dogma.

The debate over the relationship between aesthetics and politics in literature is likely to continue for many years to come.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual reader or viewer to decide how they want to engage with the art that they consume.

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