28/09/2026
The Department of English, S. B. Arts and K. C. P. Science College, Vijayapur, under the IQAC initiative, organised a guest lecture on “From Postcolonialism to Postcoloniality: A Critical Reading of Indian Literature” on 26 September 2026.
The programme was graced by Dr. A. T. Srinivas, Principal of the College, and Dr. P. S. Patil, IQAC Coordinator,
Dr. Anil Naik, Department of Physics,Prof. Vidya Patil, PG Coordinator,English and Smt. Prabhavati Talwar, Head of the Department of English (U.G.) were present on the Dias.
The resource person for the programme was Dr. Prakash Balikai, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Assistant Director, Centre for English Language Teaching, School of Humanities and Languages, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi.
Dr. Prakash Balikai delivered an insightful lecture on the transition from postcolonialism to postcoloniality, exploring the representation of nation, language, memory, identity, cultural authority, marginality and resistance in Indian literature. His lecture encouraged students to critically engage with colonial legacies and contemporary literary and cultural questions.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 120 students and 12 staff members. The academic interaction with the resource person provided students with valuable insights into postcolonial literary studies and contemporary approaches to Indian literature.
The programme concluded on a positive note, with the lecture enriching the academic environment and encouraging meaningful engagement with contemporary literary and cultural concerns.