On 18.08.2026, the Department of English, Pavai Arts and Science College for Women, conducted a One Day Seminar on “Emerging Technology in Learning Literature” at Keerthi Hall.
The seminar began with a prayer song. Ms. Kiruthika from I BA English welcomed the gathering. Our beloved Principal honored the Chief Guest with a memento. A.S. Senbaka from I BA English introduced the Chief Guest.
Dr. B. Shyamala Devi, Associate Professor, Department of English, Tiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram, addressed the students on how technology connects to learning literature. Madam explained the use of technology in literature with many examples and made the session interactive for the students.
The speaker explained how AI can assist in text analysis, stylistic study, translation, creative writing support, and generating new interpretations of classic works. She highlighted that AI helps researchers process large volumes of texts, identify patterns, and explore intertextuality faster. It also makes literature more accessible and interactive for digital-native students.
Using examples from Edgar Allan Poe’s _The Raven and Wordsworth’s _The Solitary Reaper, she demonstrated how AI tools can help in thematic analysis, tone detection, and comparative study. She also cautioned about limitations such as lack of human emotion, context errors, and over-dependence on AI-generated output.
The Chief Guest taught students how to deconstruct a literary work using AI. She used Mummy films as examples to explain narrative structure, archetypes, symbolism, and how AI can be used to break down plot, character, and cultural themes.
Dr. B. Shyamala Devi, taught students practical ways of using AI tools such as Canva, ChatGPT, and other AI platforms for academic and creative work. She also trained students on prompt engineering – the proper way to frame questions and instructions to get accurate, relevant, and ethical responses from AI tools. Students were shown live demos on how to use prompts for summary writing, character analysis, and creating visual representations of literary themes.
The programme received enthusiastic participation from students. Faculty members thanked the Chief Guest and Dr. Shyamala Devi for providing valuable insights into the intersection of technology and literature. The department stated that more such workshops will be conducted to prepare students for AI-driven academic and professional environments.
The students from the Department of English presented papers based on the topic “Emerging Technology in Learning Literature”. The presenters were appreciated by the Chief Guest.
The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Miss M.Sobika, II B.A English and followed by the National Anthem.
