LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 16:7 July 2016
ISSN 1930-2940

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Development of Thinking Skills During Language Teaching Using
Literature: An evaluation of Gillian Lazar’s
Literature and Language Teaching:
A Guide for Teachers and Trainers (1993)

Sindhu Joseph, M.A., M.Ed.


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Background

Nowadays, English is a commonly used medium of communication in India. The language is considered a convenient means to deal with the linguistic diversity of our nation and the cultural diversity of our world. According to Vijayalakshmi and Babu (2014), English language teaching in India is no more a colonial legacy. The authors illustrate how globalization has ensured that the acquisition of English language is more a matter of convenience rather than imperialism. Gone are the days when English language was perceived as situated in the British cultural context. Today, English is accepted as a global language with various usages pertaining to different cultures. Besides, the framework of English language teaching in India has shifted from being literature based to skill-based (Majumdar, 2010; Vijayalakshmi & Babu,2014). That is, the focus of teaching English is not to familiarize the students with only the British culture or the ability to appreciate literary texts. English literature is taught with a view to developing language and thinking skills (Majumdar, 2010).

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Sindhu Joseph, M.A., M.Ed.
Lecturer
Christ Junior College
Hosur Road
Bangalore – 560029
Karnataka
India
joseph.sindhu@gmail.com
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