History of English Education in India

The video explores the history of English education in colonial India, starting with the East India Company's role in funding education and the influence of Thomas Babington Macaulay's Minute. It discusses the introduction of English as a medium of instruction and its impact on Indian society, highlighting both the benefits and the colonial mindset behind it. The video concludes with a reflection on the evolution of language arts education and its colonial roots.

Who is the speaker in the video?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Macaulay

• Thomas

• Shakespeare

Where were the first English language arts classes performed?

• America

• India

• Australia

• England

In what year did the East India Company introduce English education in India?

• 1757

• 1901

• 1857

• 1835

What was the main school of thought in existing educational institutions in India before the British influence?

• Westernism

• Orientalism

• Modernism

• Colonialism

Who wrote the minute that outlined the British mindset on Indian education?

• William Shakespeare

• Samuel de Champlain

• Charles Dickens

• Thomas Babington Macaulay

What did Macaulay believe about the native Indian languages?

• They were superior to English

• They were easy to translate

• They were rich in scientific information

• They were poor and rude

What was one of the positive aspects Macaulay mentioned about Indian languages?

• They were similar to English

• They had a vast collection of Eastern poetry

• They were scientifically advanced

• They were easy to learn

What was the ultimate goal of the English Education Act of 1835?

• To teach Indian languages

• To promote Orientalism

• To preserve Indian culture

• To assimilate Indians into British culture

When did the Republic of India make education free for the entire population?

• 2000

• 1835

• 1950

• 1901

What is the main language used in international negotiations today?

• English

• Chinese

• Spanish

• French