Decolonization And Decolonization In India

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Decolonizing and Restructuring English Education in India.
Abstract
We have, in this paper, tried to discuss how colonization, thanks to Macaulay’s Minute has impacted the educational system in India over the past few centuries and the need to restructure the English education in India. It has been observed that introduction of Indian writings in English in addition to the original English writings to a large extent can help us learn English well.
Key Words: Decolonization, English language, Indian education system, Macaulay’s Minute, teachers, Indian writings in English
Introduction
India is a country with a long history in English speaking. But, the story of how English came to India is still contested a issue and an ideological debate in …show more content…

Globalization has re defined the country’s outlook. It gas turned its cities into hubs of various cultures and the common thread that holds them together is English. The language studies should help in developing broad, outward approach and the indication of global literature is a move towards this goal. The framework should ensure proper financial and technological assistance to schools and colleges as well as innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
Role of Language in inculcating values
A careful section of texts and modes of instructions must be ensured so as to meet each age group’s requirements, be it the four aspects of language, i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing, or creative and imaginative aspects as well. The role of teachers, technology and infrastructure is quite important in this regard. Also, languages are considered to be the means to inculcate values and ethics into the young minds. Already, some of the books from NCERT and CBSE have altered their policies and framework in favor of these ideas. The progress, however, seems to be slow especially in the higher rungs.

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