Would you agree that the social reform movements in India contributed to the institutionalisation of English studies?

                                                          

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-10)

ENGLISH STUDIES IN INDIA

ASSIGNMENT 

July 2022 and January 2023 Session

Course Code: MEG-10 

1.Would you agree that the social reform movements in India contributed to the institutionalisation of English studies? Discuss.

India has a rich history of social reform movements that have contributed to significant changes in various spheres of society, including education. The institutionalisation of English studies in India can be traced back to the efforts of social reformers who advocated for the introduction of English as a means of empowering the masses and promoting social mobility. This essay will explore the role of social reform movements in the institutionalisation of English studies in India. 

The social reform movements in India emerged in the nineteenth century as a response to the colonial rule of the British Empire. The colonial government imposed a Western-style education system that aimed to produce a class of Indians who would serve as intermediaries between the colonial rulers and the rest of the population. The education system was primarily focused on teaching English and subjects related to Western culture and civilization, while ignoring the local languages and traditions of India.

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