In societies like ours, English studies cannot follow a single, uniform or centralised tradition, such as the predominantly Anglo-Saxon one. Simply grouping Western and non-Western traditions or societies into binary opposites is also ineffective. What is needed today is a critical look at mainstream Western theories and the lasting stereotypes they have created about pre-colonial times and cultures. English studies must therefore not only challenge the binary oppositions shaped for centuries by Western intellectual traditions, but also present a fresh way of thinking that can reframe and reinterpret the ideas and experiences of such societies. To help students better understand the connection between language, culture and thought, the department has broadened the scope of Language and Linguistics. This gives students the chance to explore the deep and undeniable relationship between language, history and society.