Role and Need of ESP in Engineering Education: A Case Study of Status in Odisha, India
Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Communication networking has enabled and strengthened human resource to grow and attain full potential and fulfillment. It is the sonum-bonum of existence and execution. The need and relevance of English in India as a medium of instruction in fast growing since the post -colonial era. “English” has been cited as the and link cynosure Language of internal business the corporate world for top managerial meetings, high negotiations, inter and intra class discussions, as communication today is very important not only for smooth running of a business enterprise but is also equally important for the success and growth of individual executives and professionals and in excellence for academia. In the present day workplace individuals require a range of occupational specific knowledge skills, soft skills, interpersonal skills, personal attributes and qualities and above all the ability to transfer and disseminate knowledge and skills to different situations. This Paper deals with the real necessity of English as a technical Subject (ESP) in India and specifically in Odisha. Its status, Problems, challenges and inhibitions faced the heterogeneous L2 learners and suggestions for improvement. It also projects the temperaments, issues related to ESP in Odisha graphically. The paper is substantiated with the help of surveys, questionnaires and case studies.
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Smrutisikta Mishra
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