English Teachers' Accounts: Essays on the Teacher, the Text and the Indian Classroom

This book explores the role
The book explores the figure of the English teacher in Indian classrooms and examines the practice and relevance of English and India's colonial legacy, many decades after independence. It highlights the changes in curriculum and teaching practices and how the discipline lent itself to a study of culture, historical contexts, the fashioning of identities, or reform. The volume presents the dramatic changes in the composition of the English classroom in terms of gender, class, caste, and indigenous communities in recent decades, as well as the shifts in teaching strategies and curriculum that the new diversity necessitated. The essays in the collection also examine the distinctiveness of English practice in India through classroom accounts that explore themes like post-coloniality, feminism, and human rights through the study of texts by Shakespeare, Beckett, Doris Lessing, and poetry from the Northeast.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive exploration delves into the multifaceted role of English teachers in Indian classrooms,examining the enduring influence of English and India's colonial past,many decades after achieving independence. The book offers a rich tapestry of experiences by documenting the diverse teaching landscapes across universities in various regions of the country. It sheds light on the transformative shifts in curriculum and teaching methodologies,revealing how English has become a powerful tool for studying culture, historical contexts, identity formation, and social reform. The volume also highlights the significant changes in the demographics of the English classroom, encompassing gender, class, caste, and indigenous communities, necessitating innovative teaching strategies and curriculum adaptations. Through captivating classroom accounts, the collection explores the unique contours of English practice in India, delving into themes such as post-coloniality, feminism, and human rights through the lens of texts by Shakespeare, Beckett, Doris Lessing, and poetry from the Northeast.

This book appeals to a wide range of scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners in the fields of English Studies, education, colonial studies, cultural studies, and South Asian Studies. It also holds significance studies, the history of higher education, and the establishment of disciplines and institutions. By shedding light on the complex dynamics of English teaching and learning in India, this book contributes to our understanding of the ongoing impact of colonialism and the ongoing struggle for cultural and social transformation.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367704193