Congratulations to Ms. Solanki Chakraborty, a PhD scholar at the Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad, for presenting her doctoral work and research paper at the International Conference of the History of Language Learning and Teaching at the University of Insubria, Como, Italy!
Ms. Chakraborty’s paper, “Race and the English Classroom in Colonial India: Examining the Teaching Practices of Henry Derozio and D.L. Richardson of Hindu College, Bengal Presidency,” showcases her outstanding research in the field.
We appreciate the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) for awarding her a travel grant, enabling her to participate in this prestigious conference. Ms. Chakraborty acknowledges the guidance and support of her supervisors, Prof. P. Sailaja and Prof. Sunita Misra, and her Doctoral Committee Member, Prof. Sowmya Dechamma.
The conference provided a platform for Ms. Chakraborty to interact with notable linguistic historians and colleagues from various institutions, fostering valuable connections and insights.