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A Symposium entitled: Postcolonialism in English Literature

on (May 28, 2025) in the presence of the head of departments and lecturer a symposium entitled (Postcolonialism in English Literature), was presented by (Asst. Lect. Chiyan Muatasim Jamil) from the English department , Where it has been explained about, This symposium explores the field of postcolonial literature as a powerful medium through which writers confront the legacies of colonialism and articulate the complexities of identity, culture, and resistance. Postcolonial texts often serve as responses to historical oppression, offering alternative narratives that challenge dominant ideologies and reclaim silenced voices. By examining themes such as hybridity, displacement, cultural conflict, and the politics of language, the symposium will investigate how literature can serve as both a site of struggle and a tool for empowerment. Drawing on key postcolonial theories, the session will emphasize how literature helps reframe history from the perspective of the formerly colonized, offering new ways of understanding nationhood, belonging, and the self. Participants will engage in critical discussions and close textual analysis to better appreciate how postcolonial literature reshapes the global literary landscape. The symposium invites students, scholars, and literature enthusiasts to reflect on the enduring impact of colonial structures and the creative strategies employed in literature to resist and rewrite those narratives , At the end of the this symposium aims to foster a deeper understanding of how postcolonial literature serves not only as a reflection of historical and cultural trauma but also as a transformative force for reimagining identity, reclaiming agency, and challenging enduring systems of power. By engaging with critical theories and thematic explorations, participants will leave with enriched perspectives on how literary texts continue to shape—and be shaped by—the global postcolonial experience. Ultimately, the symposium seeks to inspire ongoing dialogue, scholarly inquiry, and critical appreciation of literature as a vital instrument of resistance, healing, and cultural renewal in the postcolonial world.