A Brief Study of Words Used in Denotation and Connotation |
Author : Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao |
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Abstract :This paper aims at ESL students and explains how denotative and connotative meanings of words used in English. People create new words when they need, and they give these words several meanings. Language is symbolic that is used to represent ideas, objects, and feelings. Connotation and denotation is a part of language and communication. They are two principal methods of describing the meanings of words. The connotation of a word or term adds elements of emotion, attitude, or color. The meaning or use of denotation and connotation depends partly on the field of study. Learning words of denotation and connotation is useful for ESL students to improve their writing style. Connotation and denotation play a vital role in learning language and comprehending literature. Words can be used for positive or negative connotations based on the context and need. |
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The Employer’s Expectations from an Engineering Graduate |
Author : Dr. S. Madhumathi |
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Abstract :English has become the language of employability. Communication and conversational skills in this language paves a comfortable path towards employability. In addition to acquisition of employment, a high degree of adaptability of soft skills can sustain the position of a fresh engineering graduate at work place. Employers today prefer to hire young and energetic engineers who have the potentiality of becoming future team leaders to take sensible resourcefulness and exhibit dynamism. |
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E-Learning, A Ladder To Raise The National Literacy Rate In Saudi Arabia |
Author : Bhagya Prabhashini C. and Dr.M. Latha |
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Abstract :To endeavor the status of e-learning in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the factors that are helpful for the development of quick rise of e-learning. According to an e-Learning survey in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2007) revealed there were 70% people with internet connection, at the same time it naked that 96.5% of students have their own personal systems, where 10% students are without email IDs. Many students use the system mostly for entertainment like others use around the world. The country’s IT sector is growing rapidly and it is emerging as biggest e-learning market by expanding its technological horizons. Per Distance and Blended Learning in Asia by Colin Latchem, Insung Jung (2009) King Abdullah has called for a national plan to adopt ICT across the country and recommended the implementation of e-learning. In 2007 the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education established a National Centre of E-learning and Distance Learning. According to ESCWA countries-2005 Report of Maturity levels of ICT applications in education Saudi Arabia stood at Level 2. So, it’s an effort to give a perceptible picture of e-learning in Saudi Universities to develop the Higher education. |
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Duty and Patriotism in Lady Gregory’s play, the Rising of the Moon |
Author : Dr. Asghar Ali Ansari |
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Abstract :Lady Gregory’s play, The Rising of the Moon, is a political play written against the background of war of independence of Ireland from the British rule. When the play was written, Ireland was struggling for her independence against the British rule. On the issue of war of independence the Irish people were divided into two groups. One group was in opinion that the war of independence is not necessary because there were peace and prosperity under the British government. On the other hand, the other group opined that slavery in any form was not good. So, they launched a guerrilla war against the direct rule of British government and called themselves Irish Republican Army(IRA).The play mainly deals with the two characters who are opposite in their thoughts and actions. One, the revolutionary hero, is full of patriotism and struggles for the freedom of his motherland. The other, an Irish police sergeant in the service of the British government, is very loyal to perform his duty. When the two characters meet and indulge into a discussion, they are torn into duty and patriotism. In this paper we propose to study the power of these two opposite senses, patriotism and duty, and to find which sense becomes triumph in the end of the play. |
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Employing Technology in Teaching English Language to the Visually Impaired Students |
Author : Rajendra Singh Chouhan |
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Abstract :Human body is complex machinery which is still a mystery to the humans and thus rejuvenates its profound study. The sensory organs play a pivotal role in the appropriate functioning of the humans. Eyes are the most important of the sensory organs. If the vision is affected it intensely disturbs the day-to-day life. Education becomes a challenge, especially when one has to learn a foreign language. English came to India with the advent of British and since then it thrived as the second most used language in the country. The loss of education due to visual impairment can be coped up by resorting to technology. Learning English has become easy and interesting due to the modern computer aided teaching. The new innovative techniques aid the students particularly the special students to learn language with finesse. The constant use of techniques would provide an equal footing to all the learners despite of their inevitable frailties. |
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Today’s Education System: the Role of Students and Teachers |
Author : Dr. N.S.R. Murthy |
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Abstract :In the age of Advanced Science and Technology to dizzy heights and all the information is readily available on the internet web-source with the help of various search engines, which are highly helpful to the students, employees, entrepreneurs, teachers and in all walks of life and in every field, it is to be always remembered and certainly taken note that it is not a replacement to human activity, thinking human brain, which is evidently fact and proved since Vedic days. Human intelligence has to be nurtured. India is well known for its very rich heritage. It is time to think about what has gone wrong with our education system today. The capacity to think, innovate, ask questions on the intuitive mind has completely collapsed because of over dependence on technology. Technology is very good and it gives spontaneous information, but it cannot be substituted to human brain. Memory has been our bigger asset. Vedas, Upanishads passed down by word of mouth only and the students learned the Vedic hymns by heart from their Gurus spontaneously and passed down to next generations till emergence of palm leaf inscription to paper print. Now we have everything past, present and future in media. Therefore what today’s education system and students need in the class room and the teachers’ role in imparting right knowledge is the essence of this article. |
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