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Right from its formal introduction in India in 1835, through Thomas B. Macaulay's Minute, English has been intrinsically linked with the employment prospects of Indians. During their regime, the British promoted English education to fulfil the requirement of English-knowing Indians for administrative purposes. Owing to globalization, the last few years have witnessed the opening up of thousands of lucrative job opportunities for graduates proficient in English. English has gained importance in India as the language of opportunities. In colonial India, English education was a passport to government jobs, while in the twenty-first century, proficiency in English is essential for private sector jobs. This book examines the development of curricula in English in Indian universities vis-a-vis the needs of second language learners studying in Special English programmes of Bachelor of Arts (BA). It also reflects on how globalization has strengthened the connection between English and employment.

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Overall, the book is an excellent source of ideas; it is an interesting and informative account of English Studies in colleges in the context of globalization. It breaks new ground for serious academic contemplation on the course content of the Special English papers offered by the selected universities in India. The book will be of considerable interest to those who follow the English for masses approach. Considering the insightful research and observations put forth by the author, the book is strongly recommended to the BoS members of Indian universities, policy makers, syllabus compilers, teachers, scholars and researchers of English literature and language studies, linguistics, and culture studies, and others interested in exploring new paradigms of engagement with the disciplinary formulation of English Studies in India. Digambar M. Ghodke, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of English, S.N. Arts, D.J.M. Comm. and B.N.S. Sci. College, Sangamner (MS).

'Overall, the book is an excellent source of ideas; it is an interesting and informative account of English Studies in colleges in the context of globalization. It breaks new ground for serious academic contemplation on the course content of the Special English papers offered by the selected universities in India. The book will be of considerable interest to those who follow the English for masses approach. Considering the insightful research and observations put forth by the author, the book is strongly recommended to the BoS members of Indian universities, policy makers, syllabus compilers, teachers, scholars and researchers of English literature and language studies, linguistics, and culture studies, and others interested in exploring new paradigms of engagement with the disciplinary formulation of English Studies in India.'Digambar M. Ghodke, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, Department of English, S.N. Arts, D.J.M. Comm. and B.N.S. Sci. College, Sangamner (MS).

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Dr Ravindra Baburao Tasildar is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and the Post-Graduate Research Centre at Sangamner Nagarpalika Arts, D. J. Malpani Commerce and B. N. Sarda Science College, India. In addition to two books on the teaching of reading and reference skills in Indian universities, he has published research papers on the syllabi of English courses in Indian universities, English Language Teaching (ELT) and comparative studies. Furthermore, he has presented his research at academic seminars, conferences and workshops, both in India and abroad.

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