The English Paradigm in India
Essays in Language, Literature and Culture
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Beschreibung
This collection pulls together a wide range of perspectives to explore the possibilities and the boundaries of the paradigm of English studies in India. It examines national identity and the legacy of colonialism through a study of comparative and multi ethnic literature, education, English language studies and the role ICT now plays in all of these fields. Contributors look at how the issue of identity can be addressed and understood through food studies, linking food, culture and identity. The volume also considers the timely and very relevant question of gender in Indian society, of the role of the woman, the family and the community in patriarchal contemporary Indian society. Through the lens of literature, culture, gender, politics, this exciting volume pulls together the threads which constitute modern Indian identity.
This collection pulls together a wide range of perspectives to explore the possibilities and the boundaries of the paradigm of English studies in India. It examines national identity and the legacy of colonialism through a study of comparative and multi ethnic literature, education, English language studies and the role ICT now plays in all of these fields. Contributors look at how the issue of identity can be addressed and understood through food studies, linking food, culture and identity. The volume also considers the timely and very relevant question of gender in Indian society, of the role of the woman, the family and the community in patriarchal contemporary Indian society. Through the lens of literature, culture, gender, politics, this exciting volume pulls together the threads which constitute modern Indian identity.
Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the role English studies can play in the affirmation of India's national and cultural identity Weaves together contributions from the fields of literature, culture, gender, politics to assess what constitutes modern Indian identity Considers the very relevant question of women and gender in contemporary India Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Shweta Rao Garg
Themen in »The English Paradigm in India«
English Studies in India Indian English Literature of the Indian Diaspora Cultural Studies in India ELT Food and culture Multiethnic literature of America, Australia Comparative Literature Gender studies ICT intervention Instance of Negative Interaction Consuming Tamil Identity Debating, Challenging or Accepting Patriarchy Gendered Spirituality in Phaniyamma Resisting Patriarchy Without Separatism