Department of English
Lal Bahadur Arts, Science and S. B. Solabanna Shetty Commerce College
Sagar, Karnataka - 577401
E-Mail: prashanthamandre@gmail.com

Dr. Prashantha Mandre
HOD, Asst. Professor
Professional Summary
Dr. Prashantha Mandre is a faculty member in the Department of English. He holds a doctoral degree in English and is dedicated to promoting language proficiency and literary appreciation among students. With a strong academic background, he focuses on developing communication skills, critical thinking, and interpretative abilities through the study of literature and language.
His areas of interest include English literature, language teaching, and literary criticism. Through an engaging and student-centered teaching approach, Dr. Mandre encourages learners to actively participate in discussions, improve their expression, and cultivate a deeper understanding of literary works and contemporary perspectives.
Areas of Interest In Teaching
Areas of Interest In Research
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Research Publications
- Post – Colonial Aspects and Representation of Post-Colonial Sensibility in Chinua Achebe’s Things Falls Apart published in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research ISSN: 2349-5162 | ESTD Year : 2014 Volume 13 | Issue 1 | January 2026.
- The Use of ‘Magical Realism’ in Salman Rushdie’s novel Midnight Children : A Study published in International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) E-ISSN: 2582-2160.
- Sexual Oppression, Domestic Violence and Patriarchal Society in Bapsi Sidhwa The Pakistani Bride’ Published in Mukt Shabd Journal UGC Care list journal ISSN NO : 2347-3150 Volume XIII, Issue I, JANUARY/2024 ISSN NO : 2347-3150 Page No : 860-870.
- Middle-Class Gentility, Female Sexuality & Femininity And Class Conflict In Ismat Chughtai’s Writings Published in Juni Khyat ISSN: 2278-4632 (UGC Care Group I Listed Journal) Vol-14, Issue-1, No.02, January: 20.
- Teaching Methods and Trends of English Language Teaching Published in Aalochan drishti ISSN: 2455-4219 (UGC Care Group I Listed Journal) Volume 14, Issue 01,JANUARY/2024
- Dislocation and Self Identity in Jumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake Published in Literary Endeavour international referred / Peer Reviewed journal of English Laguage, literature and Criticism Issue 2, Volume XII, Aprill 2021 ISSN K 0976-299X.
- The Evolution of Short Stories : A Study of Indian English Writing Published in Rock Pebbles Odisha, India March & June 2020 Vol. XXIV No. I &II (ISSN 0975 – 509).
- The Absurd Elements in Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party published on Epitome International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. Vol-3 Issue no 4-5-6 Apr-MayJun-2017 (ISSN : 2395-6968.
- The Theme of Allegiance and Meaninglessness of Life in Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker published on Epitome International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. Vol-3 Issue no 4-5-6 Apr-MayJun-2017 (ISSN : 2395-6968.
- The Theme of Meaninglessness of Human Life and Relationship in Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming published on LangLit An International PeerReviewed Open Access Journal Vol.6 Issue 2, Nov2019 (ISSN : 2349-5189.
- Feminist Elements in Henry Ibsen’s A Doll’s House published on Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research. JICR Journal
Vol. IX Issue 12, Dec – 2019 (ISSN : 0022-1945. - Stream of Consciousness As a Narrative Techniques in James Joyce’s Ulysses Published in Langlit An International Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal Vol.6 Issue 4, May, 2020 (ISSN : 2349-5189).
- The Philosophy Of Existentialism In John Fowles’s The Magus Published in Langlit An International Peer Reviewed Open Access Journal Vol.7 Issue 2, November, 2020 (ISSN : 2349-5189).
- “Fisherman’s Socio-Cultural Aspects In T. S. Pillai’s Chemmen” in PUNE RESEARCH AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL IN ENGLISH
( ISSN 2454 – 3454 ONLINE ) (JIF 3.96) VOLUME 9, ISSUE – 1 ( JAN – MAR 2023 ). - Poverty, Violence and Caste Discrimination in Baby Kamble’s The Prisons We Broke Published in An International Scholarly Open Access, PeerReviewed, Refereed, Multidisciplinary Journal UGC and ISSN Approved Norms | ISSN: 2349-5162
© 2023 JETIR September 2023, Volume 10, Issue 9. - Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste the Origins of Our Discontents and Indian caste system : A Study Published in Karnatak university Jounal of Humanities ISSN No – 0075-5168 Vol No.56 2021-2022 Page No 47-52.
- Rabindranath Tagore on Education on Centenary Souvenir Vol – 1 K.H. Review Vol.Nos.29-43 ISBN : 0970-8073
- The Theme of Absurdity in Harold Pinter’s Victoria Station published on Social Innovation for Ageing Population Kittle college, Dharwad Vol. 1 Issue1 (ISBN : 978-81-928651-8-8)
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as a Great humanist Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 : Issues
and Challenges – A Collection of Papers Vol.11 ISBN : 978-93-83890-51-4. - Humanism in Santha Shishunal Sharif’s “Tatvapada” (moral poems) on Santa Mattu Sharan Sahitya Saurab (Papers Presented In Internation Seminar Vol-1 (ISBN : 978-81-941989-1-8.
- Existentialism Elements in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead on Cosmos Basu Prakashn Dharwad
Vol.1 Issue 1 ISBN : 978-81-941989-2-5
Conference Attended
- Participated and presented paper in International conference on “Creating better world: Dr B.R.Ambedkar’s vision and perspectives” on 4th oct 2016 conducted by Dept of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar studies Karnataka University Dharwad.
- Participated and presented paper in International conference on “Going global in higher education” on feb 28th and march 1st 2019 Conducted by Govt. Arts and Science college Karwar.
- Participated and presented paper in International conference on “Literature of Indian saints and sharanas in the global scenario” on 22nd Sep 2019 Conducted by Acharya shri Gunadharnandi Maharaj Arts and commerce degree college, VARUR, Karnatka.
- International Conference on English Language Teaching during Pandemic Times: Grappling with the New Normal organized jointly by Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI) and IT for Change.
- Participated and presented paper in National conference on “Rabindranath Tagore’s Mystic Vision on 1st and 2nd Aug 2015 Conducted by Nehru college Hubli.
- Participated and presented paper in National conference on “Harold Pinter’s The Birthday party as an absurd play on 26th Feb 2016 Conducted by Karnataka University Dharwad (UGC sponsored).
- Participated and presented paper in National conference on “Caretaker as an Absurd play (Make in India Opportunities and challenges)” on 4th March 2017 Conducted by Anjuman college P.G, Centre Dharwad
- Participated and presented paper in National conference on Women: Contemporary Apprehensions “Absurd element elements in Harold Pinter’s homecoming” on 5th March 2018 Conducted by Karnataka College Dharwad (KCD)
- Participated and presented paper in National conference on “Social innovation for aging population” on 9th Feb 2019 Conducted by Kittel Arts college Dharwad
- Participated and presented paper in National conference on “One day National seminar on multidisciplinary Research ” on 02nd Feb 2010 Conducted Bhommi Pratishtana and Basu Prakashana, Dharwad.
- Participated and presented paper in National conference Two day National seminar on Dr.B,R,Ambedkar as a great humanist on 18th 19th January 2020 conducted by Karnataka university Dharwad.
- Participated and presented paper in National conference “One day National seminar on Issues and challenges in translation” on 15th Feb 2020 conducted by Karnataka university Dharwad
