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About the Book - This book is generally about the teaching and learning of English in India. It tries to problematise some major issues of significance in the classroom situation, pedagogy and the prevalent practices, while critiquing the systems which have given rise to such issues. These essays that interrogate the situation of English in the Indian classroom were written separately and over different periods of time, however, there is a certain commonality when read together. Their concerns are with the situation of English - the language from overseas and the literature available in that language-in the Indian classroom. It is hoped that this slim book will inspire the teacher of English and researcher in English to be more self-reflexive and critical in their concerns. About the Author - Dr. Murali Sivaramakrishnan, poet, artist and thinker, is currently Professor and Head, Department of English, Pondicherry Central University, India. He has authored several books and articles which include four volumes of poetry. His work on environmental criticism and theory is widely recognized and his paintings have gone on display at several exhibitions in India and abroad. His poems have been noted for their genuineness of feeling and sensitivity to form and often singled out for their sensitivity and deep thought, feeling for human relationships, closeness to nature, and striking imagery. His passion ornithology. While he is not teaching he is either sketching or just outdoors with his camera.