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Career Functions of English

Career Functions of English . Dept of English Christ College Irinjalakuda. Functional English. Career Implications. Functions of English . ------------------------------ ------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---------------------------------.

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Career Functions of English

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  1. Career Functions of English Dept of English Christ College Irinjalakuda

  2. Functional English Career Implications

  3. Functions of English • ------------------------------ • ------------------------------- • -------------------------------- • ---------------------------------

  4. Functions of Language • Communication • Image Building • Career Building

  5. Functions of English

  6. Career Building & Language • Career skills • Role of language in career skills

  7. Vision for 21st Century Learning-Learning and Thinking Skills • Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills • Communication skills • Creativity and innovation skills • Collaboration skills • Contextual learning skills • Information and media literacy skills

  8. Vision for 21st Century Learning -Life Skills • Leadership • Ethics • Accountability • Adaptability • Personal productivity • Personal responsibility • People skills • Self-direction • Social responsibility

  9. Skills from a Language Degree • Communication (written + verbal) • Intercultural perspective / global view • Analysis and Research • Flexibility • Creativity • Self Reliance, Initiative and Confidence

  10. Top Skills Employers Seek in Candidates Analytical Skills Communication Skills - verbal and written Computer Skills Creativity Detail-Oriented Entrepreneurial Skills/Risk-Taker Flexibility/Adaptability Motivation/initiative Honesty/Integrity Interpersonal Skills Leadership/Management Skills Organizational and Time Management Skills Real Life Experiences Self-Confidence Strong Work Ethic Tactfulness Teamwork Skills Technical Skills Well-mannered/Polite

  11. Language functions for Teamwork • What kinds of language functions are important for team building ? • Listening • Agreeing to disagree • Polite Suggestions etc .

  12. General qualities of effective communication • Clarity • Simplicity • Brevity • Slowness

  13. General Qualities of Impressive Communication • Phrasal Verbs • Idioms • Pronunciation • Accent • Modulation • Expression of emotions

  14. Phrasal verbs • Ask around • Drop back • Hang in • Put up with • Stay up

  15. Phrasal verbs • Ask around - ask many people the same question • Drop back - move back in a position/group • Hang in - stay positive • Put up with - tolerate • Stay up – stay awake, waiting …

  16. Idioms • Jaw drops • jog someone's memory • jump the lights • backhanded compliment • whole new ball game

  17. Thank you for your time P. K. Babu., Ph. D. +91 9656 000 305 babu.peekay@gmail.com

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