Post- modern English Language Teaching: A Review of Objectives and Approaches

Abstract

Language is a dynamic phenomenon and so is its teaching and learning. With the changing needs of the society, the objectives of teaching should be reviewed and determined. India started its modernisation process including education after independence. In terms of English language teaching, there were not significant changes in teaching objectives and approaches; but after 1990, when the Indian economy was opened for national and multinational companies, a great demand and opportunities were created for English language learners. This Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG) process impacted not only the economic sector but also social, cultural and educational fabric of India. The changes, particularly in the field of Information Communication Technology have been gradually leading the Indian society in a post- modern era. This influence could be seen in whole process of English language teaching not only in India but in the whole world. Hence, in terms of these changes, it is imperative to reassess the role of English, its teaching objectives and approaches. The present paper attempts to review the objectives and approaches of English language teaching in India in the Post- modern context.