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The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

Global Pressures, National Priorities and Schooling in India

By: Maya Kalyanpur,Padmini Bhuyan Boruah,Sarina Chugani Molina,Sunaina Shenoy

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The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

Global Pressures, National Priorities and Schooling in India

By: Maya Kalyanpur,Padmini Bhuyan Boruah,Sarina Chugani Molina,Sunaina Shenoy

Based on policy analysis and empirical data, this book examines the problematic consequences of colonial legacies of language policies and English language education in the multilingual contexts of the Global South. Using a postcolonial lens, the volume explores the raciolinguistics of language hierarchies that results in students from low-income backgrounds losing their mother tongues without acquiring academic fluency in English. Using findings from five major research projects, the book analyzes the specific context of India, where ambiguous language policies have led to uneasy tensions between the colonial language of English, national and state languages, and students’ linguistic diversity is mistaken for cognitive deficits when English is the medium of instruction in schools. The authors situate their own professional and personal experiences in their efforts at dismantling postcolonial structures through reflective practice as teacher educators, and present solutions of decolonial resistance to linguistic hierarchies that include critical pedagogical alternatives to bilingual education and opportunities for increased teacher agency. Ultimately, this timely volume will appeal to researchers, scholars, academics, and students in the fields of international and comparative education, English and literacy studies, and language arts more broadly. Those interested in English language learning in low-income countries specifically will also find this book to be of benefit to their research.

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Taylor & Francis

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100082568X

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Namiko No Unmei

Namiko's Fate

By: Maya Kalyanpur

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Namiko No Unmei

Namiko's Fate

By: Maya Kalyanpur

The story is set in Japan in the 80s. It focuses on a family where Namiko the protagonist, an only child of Anand and his Japanese wife Yuvi, is brought up in Ninenzaka, a suburb of Kyoto. Takeshisan a Zen monk enters their life and deeply influences the family. His presence is always calming because of his philosophy of ‘Uketamo’ which is acceptance of life with its ups and downs. A visit to his monastery with her father helps Namiko to understand the Buddhist way of life. Listening to her father’s tales of his upbringing, Namiko is curious about India and joins him on a trip to Calcutta, visiting several places on the way, including Lumbini the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Namiko, in the meanwhile, gets a scholarship to study in the US, close to her childhood friend Takano from Ninenzaka. Their bonding in a new land is remarkable. A meeting with Anand’s childhood friend Rushuda and his son Biswajit, who is soon moving to Tokyo to complete his doctoral thesis, leads to a possible betrothal. The story takes Namiko through a few countries, cultures and flavours that make the script absorbing. Will Namiko marry Biswajit and settle down to a normal housewife’s life in Tokyo? What about her childhood friend Takano? Will he and his sister Kimiko play a crucial role in her life? Surely, there is more to it than meets the eye! Read to find out.

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Notion Press

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The Bangle Seller

By: Maya Kalyanpur

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The Bangle Seller

By: Maya Kalyanpur

The story focuses on a princely family. Rajiv and Radha are heirs of the family. Samantha, a soft spoken American girl has come to do a project on India and is their guest. Damien, a photographer is on an assignment on ancient Indian monuments. Penny and Pitambar return to India after their marriage. Unhappy with the joint family system, Penny runs away to join a band of Gypsies as ?Kajri?. Visiting a bangle seller?s stall, Samantha and Damien recognise Penny their old college-mate. Samantha accompanies Damien and they visit a Nadi Shastri who makes some amazing predictions. Damien meets his friend John and joins him on the Ganges trail hoping to find focus in his disturbed life. Romance and marriage celebrations in the Rajput host?s household are rudely disrupted by a sudden abduction. Will Kajri alias Penny free herself from the gypsies? Would she move back to America? Can she find her true love? The story is not without its twists and turns, drama and suspense till you reach the final catharsis.

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243

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Notion Press

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9386009617

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9789386009616

Development, Education and Learning Disability in India

By: Maya Kalyanpur

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Development, Education and Learning Disability in India

By: Maya Kalyanpur

This book uses qualitative research methods to examine why students in an Indian context are being identified as having learning disabilities on criteria that are largely drawn from the context of the Global North. It explores the push towards English language instruction as a possible factor that affects poor academic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds who may be first-generation learners or English language learners. The book contrasts the different outcomes and supports for academically struggling students across low-income and middle-income backgrounds, with evidence to suggest that, despite the inclusionary principles of Education For All, this label is creating a marginalized group of students.

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235

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Springer Nature

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3030839893

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9783030839895

On the Crest of a Wave

By: Maya Kalyanpur

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On the Crest of a Wave

By: Maya Kalyanpur

This is a story about the life of a fishing community living off the coast of Chennai. The protagonist, Monty Selva, establishes contact with visiting Australian surfing instructors and becomes a coach himself. One day, a beautiful Australian girl, Ellena enters Monty’s life. There is a disturbing episode in the village nearby which breaks Monty Selva emotionally. His bravado and presence of mind bring salvation to the people of the village and saves them from a bunch of hoodlums. Ellena’s attraction towards Monty Selva is frowned upon by Mariamma who loses no time in getting Meena, a gentle bride for her son. Meanwhile, Ellena leaves for Australia on hearing about her brother’s death. Monty Selva is suddenly summoned to Sri Lanka on a rescue mission to save his fishermen who have been held hostage. In his absence, a terrible tragedy strikes the family and he returns to find that his mother has passed away and Meena is traumatized after her miscarriage. Ellena who returns from Australia, is shocked at the events that have taken place in her absence. Will Ellena get over her love for Monty? Can Monty tide over his misfortunes? The story has many dramatic twists and is not without surprises but life, as always, turns full circle.

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1645872041

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The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

Global Pressures, National Priorities and Schooling in India

By: Maya Kalyanpur,Padmini Bhuyan Boruah,Sarina Chugani Molina,Sunaina Shenoy

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The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

Global Pressures, National Priorities and Schooling in India

By: Maya Kalyanpur,Padmini Bhuyan Boruah,Sarina Chugani Molina,Sunaina Shenoy

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Taylor & Francis

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On the Crest of a Wave

By: Maya Kalyanpur

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Book's by Maya Kalyanpur

The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

Namiko No Unmei

Namiko No Unmei

The Bangle Seller

The Bangle Seller

Development, Education and Learning Disability in India

Development, Education and Learning Disability in India

On the Crest of a Wave

On the Crest of a Wave

The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

The Politics of English Language Education and Social Inequality

On the Crest of a Wave

On the Crest of a Wave

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