Reconsidering English Studies in Indian Higher Education (Routledge Research in Higher Education)

Book Details:

• Author: Suman Gupta

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 218

• Release Date: 13-05-2015

• EAN: 9781138794641

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

• Language: English

About The Book:

Reconsidering English Studies in Indian Higher Education delves into the status of English Studies in India, critically examining the aspirations placed upon the subject by students, educators, policy-makers, and society. The book explores the ways these aspirations are addressed at the higher education level, focusing on various key aspects of contemporary Indian English Studies.

The book is structured around open-ended discussions and accounts that span a wide range of topics, including curriculum design, pedagogy, research, employment, the relationship with Indian vernaculars, and the role of translation studies. It provides an analytical backdrop to the history of English Studies and the policy environment in India, offering a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities that the discipline faces.

This work also compares Indian higher education practices with those in the United Kingdom and the United States, offering valuable insights into the management, teaching, and scholarly practices in the field. A major theme of the book is the changing context of global English Studies in an era of globalization.

About The Author:

• Suman Gupta is a Professor and Chair in Literature and Cultural History at The Open University. He has written extensively on various aspects of English literature and cultural studies.

• Richard Allen is Professor Emeritus in the Department of English at The Open University.

• Subarno Chattarji is Associate Professor at the Department of English, University of Delhi.

• Supriya Chaudhuri is Professor Emeritus at the Department of English, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

This book is ideal for academic readers, particularly those in the fields of English Studies, education policy, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of global education systems and local educational practices in India.