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About the Journal

Studies in History of English Language Education (SHELE) is an online, open access, double blind peer reviewed journal devoted to the history and historiography of the teaching and learning of English. It offers a forum for intellectual exchange and sharing of ideas, resources, insights and expertise in HELE in India and globally.

Aims & Scope

SHELE is primarily dedicated to the history of English language education (HELE) in India, and takes HELE in a broad sense. It offers a forum for intellectual exchange and sharing of ideas, resources, insights and expertise in HELE in India and globally. The journal welcomes contributions that explore historical perspectives on English language teaching and learning, curriculum development, pedagogical innovations, and the socio-cultural contexts of English education.

Publication Information

  • Format - online and open access
  • Language - English
  • Publication frequency - Half-yearly
  • Publication dates - January and June
  • Submissions - open round the year
  • Publisher - AINET Association of English Teachers, in collaboration with HELE-India Group and HELE Society of India
  • ISSN - awaited