According to woods (1854) the teaching English is also important along with the native languages. He also emphasized on the establishment of universities and training of teachers. The Indian Education of 1882 favoured the knowledge by stating that English education for students is valuable by the reason of mental training as well as his connection with the outer world.
It was stated by The Indian Universities commission (1902) that the students joining college after matriculation find difficult to comprehend the lectures in English. Later, The Government of India Resolution (1904) suggested that English should not be taught till the learners do not develop a thorough grounding in the native language. However, English was suggested to be continues …show more content…
The Central Advisory Board of Education (1944) defined the term basic education as the eight years of duration and suggested that English should not be introduced even as an optional subject during that time.
1.2 English in Post-Independence Period
The independence of India in 1947 made the people to avoid or boycott everything that was English and a sudden decline was noticed in the standard of higher education. A huge change was noticed in the status of English in India after independence and it was to be decided to accept or reject English. Mahatma Gandhi on the question of accepting and rejection English language said that, English education the way it was given has weakened the English-educated people and it has put strain upon Indian students and made of us imitators (Sujatha, 2011). Gandhi further added that, “of all the superstitions that India has, none is so great as that, a knowledge of the English language is necessary for imbibing ideas of liberty and developing accuracy of thought.” (Nayyer 2005, …show more content…
The commission submitted its report in 1949 and favoured the promotion of a national language (Hindi). However, the report emphasized that English should be given an important place in India’s academic and intellectual life. The commission states, “English, however, must continue to be studied. It is a language which is rich in literature - humanistic, scientific and technical. If under sentimental urges we should give up English, we should cut ourselves off from the living stream of ever growing knowledge” (Report: 319-25). The concept of three language formula was proposed by the commission at higher secondary and university level in India. The three language formula indicates the knowledge of three languages: mother tongue, Hindi and English.
In a view to Constitution: It was noted in the Constitution of India (1950) that English would continue as the official language of the Union for 15 years after that Hindi would be the official language of the Union. It was also noted that it will be the duty of the Union the promotion and spread of Hindi language as a result Hindi may serve as a language of medium of expression and culture in all over
It was stated by The Indian Universities commission (1902) that the students joining college after matriculation find difficult to comprehend the lectures in English. Later, The Government of India Resolution (1904) suggested that English should not be taught till the learners do not develop a thorough grounding in the native language. However, English was suggested to be continues …show more content…
The Central Advisory Board of Education (1944) defined the term basic education as the eight years of duration and suggested that English should not be introduced even as an optional subject during that time.
1.2 English in Post-Independence Period
The independence of India in 1947 made the people to avoid or boycott everything that was English and a sudden decline was noticed in the standard of higher education. A huge change was noticed in the status of English in India after independence and it was to be decided to accept or reject English. Mahatma Gandhi on the question of accepting and rejection English language said that, English education the way it was given has weakened the English-educated people and it has put strain upon Indian students and made of us imitators (Sujatha, 2011). Gandhi further added that, “of all the superstitions that India has, none is so great as that, a knowledge of the English language is necessary for imbibing ideas of liberty and developing accuracy of thought.” (Nayyer 2005, …show more content…
The commission submitted its report in 1949 and favoured the promotion of a national language (Hindi). However, the report emphasized that English should be given an important place in India’s academic and intellectual life. The commission states, “English, however, must continue to be studied. It is a language which is rich in literature - humanistic, scientific and technical. If under sentimental urges we should give up English, we should cut ourselves off from the living stream of ever growing knowledge” (Report: 319-25). The concept of three language formula was proposed by the commission at higher secondary and university level in India. The three language formula indicates the knowledge of three languages: mother tongue, Hindi and English.
In a view to Constitution: It was noted in the Constitution of India (1950) that English would continue as the official language of the Union for 15 years after that Hindi would be the official language of the Union. It was also noted that it will be the duty of the Union the promotion and spread of Hindi language as a result Hindi may serve as a language of medium of expression and culture in all over