Product Description
by Archana Kumari (Author)
While much of recent researches deal with the role of English in its global context or the importance of English in the cross-cultural and international communication, few studies address the problems of English in a multilingual setting. The present study was undertaken on the basis of some felt needs particularly in the field of education. The book evaluates the importance of multilingualism and the role of English vis- -vis the prevailing situation of languages/dialects in North-East states of India in general and Arunachal Pradesh in particular. The main focus of the book is on the analysis of the use of English language in different domains of life and to study the attitude towards English language in Arunachal Pradesh. The book also deals with the importance and need for preserving the indigenous languages and culture and the way how English can help in promoting the preservation of native languages of the state on the one hand and can help Arunachalee people keep pace with the modern developments in the country and abroad.The study was carried out in the schools/colleges, offices and villages in and around Itanagar only, and thus the study appears to be a sample. However, the scope of this work is, beyond doubt, wider. It is hoped that this work will prove to be of some valuable help to future workers in this field. It is also hoped that suggestions provided at the end will be of great help to language planners, teachers, and the learners alike.
Author Biography
Dr. ArchanaKumari is an Assistant Professor of English at Guru GhasidasVishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (India) since April 2012, teaching Foundation English, English Honours, B.Tech, and Master Degree courses. Prior to joining this university she has worked as Assistant Professor at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh (India) for six years in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences where she had been engaged in teaching English and Communication Skills courses to students pursuing B.Tech Degree. She has qualified UGC- NET in Linguistics and did her Ph.D Degree from the PG Department of English, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Her research interests include Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Communication Skills, Diaspora Writing, Indian Literature in English, Translation Studies etc. She has published 15 research papers/book chapters in reputed national and international research journals and edited books. She has presented 10 papers at National and international Seminars/Conferences and has participated in several Seminars/Workshops/Conferences/Short Term Training/Faculty Development Programs and Courses.
