Assigning English Literature to Influential Students in India

Nandini B N

Assigning English Literature to Influential Students in India

Author(s)	Nandini B N
Country	India
Abstract	When an Indian student engages with English literature, they do not automatically acquire the ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge inherent to English culture. Both the teacher and the student lack a connection to the cultural and traditional backgrounds of native English speakers. Additionally, learners are often unfamiliar with the literary traditions associated with this language. Elements such as architecture, films, art, familial relationships, social values, and shared humor are typically not well understood by either the literature teacher or the student, as they do not originate from an English-speaking cultural context. Teaching English literature provides an opportunity for educators to draw comparisons between different cultures and civilizations. This comparative approach broadens students' perspectives from a national to an international level, transitioning from the individual to the universal. English Language Teaching (ELT) students can be encouraged to explore cultural concepts beyond their own, allowing them to make meaningful connections and deepen their understanding. Therefore, it is essential for teachers to link literature with culture to make ELT instruction both enjoyable and impactful. The objective of teaching English literature should be to enhance proficiency in the use of the English language throughout India. This encompasses aspects such as intelligibility, comprehensibility, and interpretability. The aim is to facilitate international communication through meaningful interactions. Students should be introduced to various forms of English from diverse regions where the language is spoken, including the UK, the US, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. This exposure will deepen their understanding of the global nature of the English language and its literature.
Keywords	Literature, Language, English literature, English teaching, English language, Influential Students
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 2, July-December 2014
Published On	2014-07-10
Cite This	Assigning English Literature to Influential Students in India - Nandini B N - IJAIDR Volume 5, Issue 2, July-December 2014.

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