Macaulayism
Sign in to savethumb|right|200px|Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800–1859) Macaulayism refers to the policy of introducing the English education system to British colonies. The term is derived from the name of British politician Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800–1859), who served on the Governor-General's Council and was instrumental in making English the medium of instruction for higher education in India.
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- History
- Thomas Macaulay
- "Macaulayism" and modern India
- Similar terms in other parts of Asia
- See also
- Footnotes
thumb|right|200px|Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800–1859) Macaulayism refers to the policy of introducing the English education system to British colonies. The term is derived from the name of British politician Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800–1859), who served on the Governor-General's Council and was instrumental in making English the medium of instruction for higher education in India.
==History==