Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) as Envisioned in NEP 2020: A Paradigmatic Shift in Multilingual Pedagogy
Abstract
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces a transformative approach to the Indian education system, placing a high premium on multilingualism and the "power of language." This paper examines the policy’s vision for Language Across the Curriculum (LAC), exploring how it moves beyond language as a mere subject to language as a medium for holistic cognitive development. By analyzing the promotion of the mother tongue/local language up to Grade 5 and the flexible Three-Language Formula, this research discusses the pedagogical implications for subject teachers and the challenges of implementation in diverse classrooms.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Multilingual Education and Policy
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Education Pedagogy and Practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN