AD's English Literature

As a student, I used to dread the thought of studying poetry. I found it confusing, boring, and frustrating. However, as I grew older, I realized the beauty and power of poetry. Now, as an English teacher, I aim to make my students see poetry as more than just a bunch of words on a page. I believe that poetry can be a powerful tool for self-expression, emotional healing, and personal growth. But, how do we make poetry accessible to students who are not naturally drawn to it? The answer lies in teaching it in the easiest way possible. Here are some tips that I have found helpful in my own teaching practice. First, start with the basics. Explain what poetry is, and why it is different from other forms of writing. Teach students about the different types of poetry, such as sonnets, haikus, and free verse. Provide examples of each type of poetry, and ask students to identify the unique characteristics of each.

"Human nature will not flourish, any more than a potato, if it be planted and replanted, for too long a series of generations, in the same worn-out soil." Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864) U.S. novelist and short-story writer. The Scarlet Letter, "The Custom House" Introduction As graduate and postgraduate students, we often encounter literary works that revolve around the themes of identity and belonging. In diaspora literature , these themes take on an added complexity as they reflect the experiences of individuals who have been displaced from their homeland and forced to navigate new cultural, social, and political environments. In this essay, we will explore the various ways in which diaspora literature addresses these themes through the use of personal narratives, cultural references, and historical events.

“A teacher affects eternity.” Henry Adams (1838 - 1918) U.S. historian. Introduction Education is "manifestation of perfection" as it is truly said by Swami Vivekananda. Education is an eternal journey. However, the definition is more philosophical and moral than the gross earthly term. In pragmatic institutionalized definition, Education is a system of formal teaching and learning as conducted through schools and other institutions. Levels of education in modern societies can go from preschools to colleges and universities. The main component of the education is the teacher and the taught i. e. students. In that perspective a study of a teacher-student relationship is very vital. A teacher-student relationship is one of mutual respect and trust.  The teacher is responsible for creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for the student, while the student is responsible for actively participating in the learning process and adhering to the rules and expectations est...

Introduction You might encounter a variety of challenges when learning English literature as a second language.  In fact, if English is not your first language, studying English language and literature is a must. And in that process, you may require you to read and analyze difficult texts that are written in that language. For instance, we typically need to pass coursework, tests, research projects or theses in literature, writing, and linguistics in order to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Master of Arts (MA) in English. Basic grammar is also taught in some institutions.  This method of study may be very difficult for you if your reading, writing, and speaking English skills have not yet reached their full potential.

A bove all else, any strategy or approach towards utilizing writing in the classroom must take as a beginning stage the inquiry: What is writing? Many creators, commentators and language specialists have thought about what writing is. One more extensive clarification of writing says that artistic writings are items that reflect distinctive parts of society. They are social records which offer a more profound comprehension of a nation or nations. Different language specialists say that there is no inalienable quality to a scholarly content that makes an artistic content, rather the translation the pursuer provides for the content .This takes us back to the above definition as in writing is just writing on the off chance that it is considered as craftsmanship.

  “It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by then I was too famous.” Robert Benchley Literary Insults Diverse Pathways Await English Graduates Exploring the Range of Career Options for Graduates in English Studies As an English graduate, you might wonder about the numerous career opportunities that await you. The skills and knowledge acquired during your studies can open doors to a wide array of professional paths across various industries. Whether you have a passion for literature, writing, communication, or critical thinking, there are numerous options to consider. Below, we explore some of the potential career paths that English graduates can pursue. Education and Teaching Many English graduates find fulfillment in sharing their passion for language and literature by becoming educators. They can pursue teaching roles in schools, colleges, language institutes, or even offer private tutoring services. Instructin...

“There are many who understand Greek and Latin, and yet are ignorant of their Mother Tongue.” John Dryden  (1631 - 1700) English poet, playwright, and literary critic. Sylvae (translation of Horace's Odes) T he system of learning English or any other foreign language after learning the mother tongue is justified or not is much debated.  The controversial subject needs to be cleared on the sequence of learning mother tongue and foreign language in more psychological analysis.  Although many century linguists strove to make their own mother dialects the basis for a standard language, attempts were also made to work out a general   tongue. Literature, however, languished in dominant language until the late   century, when signs of a marginalized language literary revival developed—in reaction to the dominant language, which had become rivaling, control over other languages.

    I ntroduction:  Teachers of English should be on intimate terms with the masterpieces they are expected to teach. They ought to have a clear idea of the action of the play, and mental pictures of the various scenes and characters. They should be familiar with the fine lines; should be able to quote what is worthwhile; and should appreciate the diction, the wealth of allusion, and the various other literary qualities that combine to produce style. These things come through careful and loving study of a masterpiece and this is also true for the teaching of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar . In fact, since its first production, Julius Caesar has enjoyed immense and enduring popularity. The play forms part of the repertoire of most Shakespearean stock companies. A notable production, with the actors in modern dress, was directed by Orson Welles for the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in 1937. There have been several motion picture productions of Jul...

  W hen students walk into classroom, they should feel that they have entered a place of and for learning; an English classroom specifically; classroom in particular. But the classroom is not only physical but also mental. Establish a clutter-free and organized room. Ensure that desks, tables and shelving are used, mainly, for one purpose. Exercise books, textbooks, novels, paper, pens, dictionaries and worksheets should have a specific place; preferably labeled. Class displays should be current and well presented. How is the English classroom different from others?

  I t is a matter of variable answer to the question of if a child in your class be his own judge of what to read on not. Teachers and parents differ on the issue. Some say that a child need help, guidance, censorship in choosing books to read. Children must be instructed that few books they have to read and some are to get out of them. In many ways literature have a part to play in developing reading skills among the pupil? And for that there are many steps that you will undergo to stimulate readiness and willingness for every student in the class to read literature.

P rocess writing, as the name suggests, focuses on the process of writing rather than on the final product. This involves teaching students about the stages involved in writing; i.e. the process. The aim is to help students see each stage as being important and to dedicate time to each of them. The teacher’s role is to guide students through the stages one uses when writing . The stages are: Brainstorming and noting down any ideas connected to the topic. Deciding from the brainstormed list which ideas are the most relevant to the topic, task or title. Deciding which order to put those ideas in. This can be done in the form of a plan or a mind map. Preparation of the first draft; the focus at this stage is organization of the piece of writing. This doesn’t mean that grammar and accuracy are not important; it just means that they are not the focus at this stage. Revision and editing of drafts, focusing initially on content, relevance and organization. Then moving onto correcting grammar...

W riting is a productive skill and, as such, the way we treat it in class has some similarities with the teaching and learning of speaking. The focus of this post belongs to written assignments and creative writing; we will not cover written exercises that are designed to practice a language point. The key elements to consider in the teaching of writing are:

  Introduction: India, with its diverse linguistic landscape, faces numerous challenges in its educational sector, particularly in the teaching and learning of the English language. As a former British colony, English continues to be a prominent language in various aspects of Indian society, including education, business, and administration. The significance of English has led to the emergence of various 'Mansions of Quality' in school education, where different approaches to English language teaching coexist, aiming to meet the needs of diverse learners. This article delves into the current state of English language education in India, exploring the challenges, approaches, and efforts to ensure quality education for all. E nglish is needed as a supporting languages—the discussion about language teaching would remain incomplete if another thing remains uncluttered , i.e. learning of another language apart from mother language. Nowadays, another supporting language is taught in ...

Linguistics is a field dedicated to the scientific study of language, aiming to understand the structural and functional aspects of how humans communicate. G.H. Lewes, in The Study of Psychology , suggests that language is as essential to human nature as wings are to birds: “Just as birds have wings, man has language.” Language serves as the medium through which humans express intellect and emotions, making it a unique feature of human existence. Understanding Language Language permeates all aspects of human interaction. Whether conversing with family, colleagues, strangers, or even pets, we are constantly surrounded by language. In addition to face-to-face communication, we engage with language through television, radio, and digital platforms, adding to the constant “torrent of words.” Humans alone possess the ability to use words and create complex systems of language. According to linguist Henry Sweet, language is “the expression of ideas by means of speech sounds combined into word...

B esides the differences at different periods, there are considerable differences in the language of English speakers even at the present day. Thus, every region has some peculiarities in the way in which its speakers use their English. There are, for example, the peculiarities of the English of Ireland and of Scotland, noticed by us in the Irish and the Scotch immigrants. And, in general, an Englishman can tell an American and an American an Englishman by the way he talks. When these peculiarities amount to so much that they begin to interfere with our understanding the persons who have them, we say that such persons speak a dialect of English, rather than English itself, which in contradistinction is known as Standard English. Good English and Bad  English:  There is also the difference between what we call good English and bad (or vulgar) English. By good English we mean those words and those meanings national of them and those ways of putting them together that are used ...

T he students will have to complete numerous comprehension exercises during their time in school, both in class and at end of each Key Stage examination. This is true from early secondary stage to the post graduate label. The tasks i.e. The Comprehension Skill of a Target Text which help the students with their writing, such as adjective use, creating atmosphere and so on, introduce the skills that the students will need to discuss in their analysis of texts. Learning of these skills and implementations of them are very crucial both for the students and the teachers. Here it is very essential to remind the students of these lessons and of how they create effects in their own writing. Some comprehension questions are 'what' questions i.e. WH questions on knowledge base, which ask the students to retrieve information. These will generally be lower-tariff questions and so remind the students not to spend too long on their answers. Higher-tariff questions will ask the students t...