Teaching English Through Bharatanatyam

Abstract

In accordance with the changing views on the value of English language, ELT has changed a lot in the recent years. Language, being a social product, is used to reflect all aspects of society and its culture. Educationists emphasise the moral value and social identities associated with language use in the society. This paper stresses the importance of learning a second language like English within one’s own social and cultural bounds. Many scholars have also proposed the need to promote student’s creative thinking, critical thinking and analytical thinking in ELT programs. This paper also attempts to make clear that when a dance form like Bharatanatyam (a representation of Indian culture and heritage) is collaborated with ELT, not only make the learners creative but also critical and analytical thinkers.