Material Production in English for University Students and its Relevance in the Context of Globalization

Abstract

In the present Indian context, the lack of proficiency in Spoken English among youngsters is the biggest lacuna in their personalities. Despite the realization of the government and the academicians across the country of the growing need of communication skills in the present era, there are numerous stumbling blocks which are responsible for the lackadaisical approach towards English. Even after having learnt English for twelve years in high school, students do not seem to have acquired the ability to use the language appropriate in different contexts. They are not able to listen and comprehend lectures delivered in college classrooms and they are also not able to communicate effectively with others in English. They are not able to write or speak in flawless English. The moot questions are where lies the problem and who are to be blamed - teachers, students, curriculum, teaching methodology or evaluation patterns.