English for UGC-NET/SLET And Other Competitive Examinations (Paperback - 2022)

This comprehensive book is designed to serve as guide for all the aspirants appearing in UGC-NET/SLET and other competitive examinations with English as a subject. It has been written strictly in accordance with the latest UGC syllabus and pattern. This volume on English contains almost all required information on the subject. The topics are categorically described in an analytical and coherent way. It contains point-wise study material and multiple-choice questions on all the topics covered in the latest UGC-NET/SLET syllabus for all the papers as well as descriptive study matter. The questions have been framed according to the latest techniques and instructions issued by the UGC and state examining bodies. Since this book is for guidance, the students should also consult some more books for detailed study as due to the paucity of space and vastness of syllabus it is not possible to incorporate everything in a single volume. I wish all the best to my readers and seek their comments/ views/suggestions for making the book more useful in its subsequent editions. I hope that the features included in this book would help the learners in preparing themselves for these competitive exams.

Syllabus and pattern, model questions, solved papers and practice papers have been provided in the book for better understanding. Answers to the multiple choice questions are also given. Apart from providing pertinent information, these features are aimed at generating discussion which may lead the learners to further sources of information, and which in turn, will make the learning more interesting. This is especially true of the multiple choice questions which may not necessarily appear in the tests as they are. The usefulness of this book would depend upon the creative exploitation of the information available in the book.

Dr. Neeru Tandon, M.A., L.L.B, Ph.D., (topper and gold medallist from Kanpur university), obtained her Ph.D. in Indian–English fiction. She is an editor, author, critic, feminist and a poet too. Her area of interest lies mainly in the contemporary fiction, particular by Indian- English, Afro-American and Canadian women writers. Presently, she is an Associate Professor at the Postgraduate Department of English, VSSD College, Kanpur. She has submitted her post-doctoral research work (D. Litt.) in feminist fiction of India and America.

Dr. Tandon has several publications to her credit that includes 14 books and 35 research papers. A large number of scholarly papers by her have been published in many books, national and international referred journals and e-journals. She takes personality development and English speaking classes for professionals in various institutes. She is also Editor, Illuminati (an international journal); Associate Editor of The Atlantic Critical Review; Associate Editor of The Expression; Chairperson co-coordinator ELT@I, Kanpur chapter; Executive member (North Zone) AESI; founder secretary KUAES; and executive member Kanpur Vikas Mandap.