English Language and Indian Culture

Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)

According to the syllabus prescribed in the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 [14(1)]

For: B.A. / B.Com. / B.Sc. / B.H.S.C. / B.B.A. / B.C.A. – First Year

Edited and Compiled by: Dr. Anurodh Chadar

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Book Details

• Title: English Language and Indian Culture
• Course: Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)
• Author / Editor: Dr. Anurodh Chadar
• Publisher: Sadbhawana Publication
• Edition: First Edition
• Publication Date: June 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 978-81-999701-1-3
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 90 Pages
• Copyright: © Dr. Anurodh Chadar
• Printed At: Kensington Printing and Packaging, Noida
• Cover Design: Krishna Sharma
• Book Design & Layout: Krishna Sharma
• Price: ₹250/-

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About the Book

English Language and Indian Culture is a comprehensive textbook specially designed for first-year undergraduate students pursuing B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.H.S.C., B.B.A., and B.C.A. under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The book aims to enhance students’ English language proficiency while introducing them to the richness of Indian culture, heritage, traditions, values, and literature. Written in a simple and student-friendly style, the book serves as an ideal academic resource for classroom learning, self-study, and university examinations.

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What You’ll Learn

✓ Understanding Indian Culture and Heritage

✓ Communication and Comprehension Skills

✓ Academic and Creative Writing Skills

✓ Situational Conversations

✓ Context, Audience, Purpose, Type and Register

✓ English Language Proficiency with Cultural Understanding

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Contents Included

Unit I – Understanding Indian Culture

• Rabindranath Tagore – Where the Mind is Without Fear
• Swami Vivekananda – Chicago Speech (1893)
• R.K. Narayan – An Astrologer’s Day
• Introduction to Sundarkand of Valmiki’s Ramayana
• A.L. Basham – The Wonder That Was India

Unit II – Comprehension Skills

Unit IV – Writing Skills

Unit V – Situational Conversation

(Context, Audience, Purpose, Type, Register)

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About the Editor

Dr. Anurodh Chadar is an eminent English teacher and Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Govt. Arts & Commerce (Nodal) College, Sagar (M.P.). He has several years of experience teaching English language and literature and has contributed significantly to higher education and research.

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Why This Book?

• Based on the latest NEP 2020 AEC syllabus
• Easy-to-understand language
• Chapter-wise explanations and question-answers
• Covers both English skills and Indian cultural studies
• Ideal for UG students and university examinations
• Carefully edited and compiled by an experienced academician