Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English. Show all posts

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Indian English Literature

!: Indian English Literature

Indian English literature (IEL) refers to the body of work English writers in India. It all started in the summers of 1608 when Emperor Jahangir, in the courts of Moguls, welcomed Captain William Hawkins, Commander of British Naval Expedition Hector. It was India's first tryst with an Englishman and English. Jahangir later allowed Britain to open a permanent port and factory on the special request of King James IV that was conveyed by his ambassador Sir Thomas Roe. English people stay there.

The native and co-native language of these writers could be one of the numerous languages of India. Indian English literature is an endeavor of showcasing the rare gems of Indian writing in English. From being a curious native explosion, English in India has become a new form of Indian culture, and voice in which India can speak.

The Indian authors such as poets, novelists, essayists, dramatists have now been making significant contributions to world literature since the pre-Independence era, the past few years have seen a massive flourishing of Indian English writing in the international market. After writing in English Indian authors soaring on the best seller's list and also receiving critical acclaim.

There are many names that contribute in the Indian literature to move it on the top. Some of the important names are Mulakh Raj Anand, R. K. Narayan, Anita Desai, Toru Dutt, Salman Rushdie, Vikram Seth, Allan Sealy, Amitav Ghosh, Jhumpa Lahiri, Chitra Banerjee, Divakaruni, Arundhati Roy, Vikram Chandra all of these came in the parade of fine Indian writers.

India was under the British rule but English was adopted by the Indians as a language of knowledge, education and literary expression behind with an important means of communication among various people of different religions.


Indian English Literature

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Literature in an ESL TEFL TESOL Classroom - Teaching Literature to English Language Learners

!: Literature in an ESL TEFL TESOL Classroom - Teaching Literature to English Language Learners

Professor Colin MacCabe of the University of Exter School of English says that to truly know a language, you must know something of the literature of a language.

Literature is intellectually stimulating because a book allows a reader to imagine worlds they are not familiar with. This is done through the use of descriptive language. In order to understand, the reader will create their vision of what the writer is saying. In this sense, the reader becomes a performer or an actor in a communicative event.

Using literature versus a communicative textbook changes the learning approach from learning how to say into learning how to mean (grammar vs. creative thinking). Conversation-based programs tend to focus on 'formulas' used in contextual situations so there is little allowance for independent thought and adaptation of language. On the other hand, literature-based programs focus on personal interpretation of the language so students begin to experiment with the language. This experimentation can be especially helpful to the students for use in different subjects such as science.

Per Carter and Long, the 3 main approaches to using Literature in a language classroom are:

1. Cultural model

Based on the notion that literature is the expression of: Socio-cultural attitudes. Aspirations of individual societies. Mythic and universal values. Text is regarded as finished product. Associated with teacher-centered approach

2. Language model

Literature is taught for the promotion of: Vocabulary Structure Language manipulation Puts students in touch with the subtle and varied creative uses of language. Emphasizes language observation. Student-centered methodology.

3. Personal growth model

Concerned more with student's: Maturity as individuals Progress as individuals through reading 'Literature for life' approach Promotes individual evaluation and judgment. Learner-centered approach.

When adding literature into the classroom remember to choose some good books that students can relate to. Visual books are very helpful to help spark interest in children. For older students, you can incorporate questions into the reading process that require thought and expression from the students. In addition, set aside specific times for reading. Don't worry if students don't respond well when you begin because they will start to enjoy it more (and therefore interact more) as they relate to the stories and experiences shared.

Some Literature School Basics by Lorraine Curry of the Easy Homeschooling Companion

1) Select a number of well chosen books.

2) Set a particular time to read each book.

3) Let nothing interfere with your scheduling.

4) Use discussion and research to create interest.

5) Process, by writing or narrating.

Each child should have the opportunity to read aloud each day to encourage pronunciation practice. During this time you can note and correct mispronounced words.

Older Students

*Present questions that require thought. Some questions may not have one perfect answer. Some may not have an answer at all. Nevertheless, thought is stimulated and learning takes place.

*Copy challenging writing in order to practice English skills and increase comprehension.

*Do extensive research in order to understand deeper writing such as poems. *Research authors, times and places.

*Report by presenting orally or compiling results of research in writing. The quantity and quality of written assignments should increase with older students.

*Solidify language-learning with a formal grammar course and a formal writing course

Some good online literature teacher resources:

Total ESL Resources: totalesl.com/resource.php

Total ESL Lesson Plans: totalesl.com/lesson.php

The Children's Literature Web Guide: career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/interview/TEACHER.htm

Literature.org: literature.org

English Literature on the Web: lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/EngLit.html

The Literature Network: online-literature.com

Bibliomania: bibliomania.com

Literature Learning Ladders: eduscapes.com/ladders

BBC Arts and Books: bbc.co.uk/arts/books

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Literature in an ESL TEFL TESOL Classroom - Teaching Literature to English Language Learners

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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Literature in an ESL TEFL TESOL Classroom - Teaching Literature to English Language Learners

Professor Colin MacCabe of the University of Exter School of English says that to truly know a language, you must know something of the literature of a language.

Literature is intellectually stimulating because a book allows a reader to imagine worlds they are not familiar with. This is done through the use of descriptive language. In order to understand, the reader will create their vision of what the writer is saying. In this sense, the reader becomes a performer or an actor in a communicative event.

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Using literature versus a communicative textbook changes the learning approach from learning how to say into learning how to mean (grammar vs. creative thinking). Conversation-based programs tend to focus on 'formulas' used in contextual situations so there is little allowance for independent thought and adaptation of language. On the other hand, literature-based programs focus on personal interpretation of the language so students begin to experiment with the language. This experimentation can be especially helpful to the students for use in different subjects such as science.

Literature in an ESL TEFL TESOL Classroom - Teaching Literature to English Language Learners

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Per Carter and Long, the 3 main approaches to using Literature in a language classroom are:

1. Cultural model

Based on the notion that literature is the expression of: Socio-cultural attitudes. Aspirations of individual societies. Mythic and universal values. Text is regarded as finished product. Associated with teacher-centered approach

2. Language model

Literature is taught for the promotion of: Vocabulary Structure Language manipulation Puts students in touch with the subtle and varied creative uses of language. Emphasizes language observation. Student-centered methodology.

3. Personal growth model

Concerned more with student's: Maturity as individuals Progress as individuals through reading 'Literature for life' approach Promotes individual evaluation and judgment. Learner-centered approach.

When adding literature into the classroom remember to choose some good books that students can relate to. Visual books are very helpful to help spark interest in children. For older students, you can incorporate questions into the reading process that require thought and expression from the students. In addition, set aside specific times for reading. Don't worry if students don't respond well when you begin because they will start to enjoy it more (and therefore interact more) as they relate to the stories and experiences shared.

Some Literature School Basics by Lorraine Curry of the Easy Homeschooling Companion

1) Select a number of well chosen books.

2) Set a particular time to read each book.

3) Let nothing interfere with your scheduling.

4) Use discussion and research to create interest.

5) Process, by writing or narrating.

Each child should have the opportunity to read aloud each day to encourage pronunciation practice. During this time you can note and correct mispronounced words.

Older Students

*Present questions that require thought. Some questions may not have one perfect answer. Some may not have an answer at all. Nevertheless, thought is stimulated and learning takes place.

*Copy challenging writing in order to practice English skills and increase comprehension.

*Do extensive research in order to understand deeper writing such as poems. *Research authors, times and places.

*Report by presenting orally or compiling results of research in writing. The quantity and quality of written assignments should increase with older students.

*Solidify language-learning with a formal grammar course and a formal writing course

Some good online literature teacher resources:

Total ESL Resources: totalesl.com/resource.php

Total ESL Lesson Plans: totalesl.com/lesson.php

The Children's Literature Web Guide: career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/interview/TEACHER.htm

Literature.org: literature.org

English Literature on the Web: lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/EngLit.html

The Literature Network: online-literature.com

Bibliomania: bibliomania.com

Literature Learning Ladders: eduscapes.com/ladders

BBC Arts and Books: bbc.co.uk/arts/books

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Use and distribution of this article is permitted subject to no changes being made to the content and the original author's information (About the Author) must be included with appropriate hyperlinks/URL references in place.

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