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The Making of English in India - Talk by David Graddol
The East India Company arrived at Surat in India in 1607. David will explore the role it played in expanding the use of English in India, focusing especially on events leading up to the infamous Macaulay's Minute in 1835, regarded by many Indians today as the moment English was 'imposed' on the country. The historic evidence suggests a story which is much more complex, involving many public figures of the time, and which provides interesting parallels for the rise of English in
Registration is required for this event:
Doors open - 5.45pm:
Talk starts - 6.15pm:
Drinks available on arrival
Doors open - 5.45pm:
Talk starts - 6.15pm:
Drinks available on arrival
The University of Winchester - The Stripe Auditorium Hampshire SO22 4NR
Fri 13 Oct 2017
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