The Orientalists, who were scholars advocating for the study of Asian languages and cultures, often clashed with the Anglicists, who prioritized the promotion of English language and culture in colonial territories. The debate revolved around which educational approach should be adopted in British colonies to exert cultural influence and control.
The controversy between anglicists and classicists revolves around the approach to language education. Anglicists advocate for teaching modern English primarily, while classicists argue for a focus on Latin and Greek as foundational for language learning. This debate highlights differing views on the value of classical languages in contemporary education.
Classicists emphasize the study of ancient Greek and Latin languages and literature, while Anglicists focus on English language and literature. The controversy arises in determining the relative importance of studying classical versus modern languages and texts, with classicists valuing the foundational role of ancient languages and literature, while anglicists prioritize the study of English language and literature within a modern context.
the charter act of 1813 ordered an annual sum of rs 1 Lakh to be set aside for the purpose of education in India. there was however no clear guideline as to how it was to be utilized. the money lay unused till 1823 after which there was a heated debate on its utilization.the Orientalists wanted the promotion of traditional Indian learning and a bit of western science using the vernacular languages.the anglicists wanted the promotion of western learning using English as the medium of instruction.the debate was ultimately resolved in favour of th anglicists. Thomas babington macaulay, a high british official wrote in a note that a single shelf of a good Western library was worth the entire literature of India and Arabia.influenced by this statement ,governer-general William bentinck passed a resolution in 1835 formally introducing English education in India.in 1844 ,English was made the official language.
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