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Decolonizing the English literary curriculum.
- Source :
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Textual Practice . Oct2024, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article "Decolonizing the English literary curriculum" explores the necessity of diversifying and decolonizing the English literary curriculum by moving away from a Eurocentric focus on British authors and colonial perspectives. Drawing on personal experiences in India, the author discusses the challenges of incorporating postcolonial perspectives into the curriculum to promote social justice and counter repressive forces. The text delves into the evolution of English literature curriculum in Indian universities, highlighting the complexities of incorporating diverse languages and cultures, particularly in African and Indigenous contexts. Emphasizing the importance of a culturally sensitive approach, the article calls for a reevaluation of traditional canons and a more inclusive approach to literature education in post-colonial societies. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0950236X
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Textual Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180292088
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0950236x.2024.2413326