English Language Teaching : Prospects, Problems and Suggestions/Smita
Sinha. Jaipur, Mangal Deep, 2005, xii, 261 p., tables, ISBN 81-7594-183-9.
English Language Teaching : Prospects, Problems and Suggestions/Smita
Sinha. Jaipur, Mangal Deep, 2005, xii, 261 p., tables, ISBN 81-7594-183-9.
Contents: Preface. I. Prospects: 1. English language today: an introduction. II. Problems: 2. English language in India: background. 3. Selection of samples, questionnaire and collection of data. 4. Evaluation and analysis of skills among Oriya and English medium students. 5. English language teaching methodologies and materials: a comparative study. 6. Syllabus structure: a comparative study. III. Suggestions: 7. Results, implications and suggestions. 8. Towards a model for teachers of English. Epilogue. Appendices. Bibliography. Author index. Subject index.
"Modern era of globalization, increasing international trade, tours and travels, pilgrimage, diplomatic and professional relationships have made it imperative to learn and use English language. For effective communication, a good command over reading, writing, expressing and understanding of English language have become a must for everyone. It is the teacher upon whom depends the quality of language teaching. For effective and successful teaching he has to adopt and practise certain strategies and processes.
"English Language Teaching--Prospects, Problems and Suggestions" presents all views, techniques, processes and methods of English language teaching. The book makes an in-depth inquiry on teaching of English in Indian context. It makes a thorough insight into various aspects of teaching and learning of English as second language by comparing performances of English medium students and Oriya medium students. The book also explores reasons behind the deviations in performances and suggests remedial measures. Ample data and diagrammatic presentation facilitate easy understanding." (jacket)