Adopt a general semantic approach to teaching and learning of social skills and communication skills

English is a language of science and technology, trade and commerce and a "window" of language in international diplomacy. It is an effective communication tool to promote globalization. It occupies a central place in an information society and the working environment and serves as the language a "link". A person to excel at work, needs technical knowledge and soft skills such as ability to work individually and in teams, communicate clearly and effectively, that good use of time and solve problems Soft skills complex is defined as "non-technical skills, abilities and characteristics that workers must operate in a specific work environment." They include four sets of job skills such as problem solving and other cognitive abilities, verbal oral communication skills, personal characteristics and work ethic, and interpersonal skills and teamwork. So far as communication skills are concerned, a worker has to acquire a good knowledge of the foundation or basic skills in reading, listening, written and oral, that he needs the ability to take notes, summarize or paraphrase, do questions, documentation, presentation and interpretation of messages and ideas and use body language to interact and to infer message. A worker also needs today a symbol of good over the technical vocabulary and the power to understand and evaluate critically. He has to acquire job skills, resume writing, applications, reports, letters, and presentation skills. In fact, the work ethic and soft skills are "essential life" of the emerging workforce, that must be addressed through the development of teaching techniques and methodologies in schools and colleges. In order to prepare an efficient workforce in an environment technological and global work like ours, we must start the process of instilling these skills in our young students of children to ensure a smooth technology in them. Obviously, this requires a review of the current English curriculum in our schools and colleges, especially technical schools and institutes.

Moreover, the teaching of soft skills, communication skills, grammar and other items in English we can land in territories unknown and create more confusion than solving any instance of the methodology and techniques for teaching these issues are not addressed. "The map is not the territory, "said Alfred Korzybski in his discussion of general semantics. The words or statements, written or spoken, can be interpreted in various ways according to place, context, time and position or height of the speaker or writer. General Semantics is promoting a scientific approach to human behavior. It is thought critical communication system, rational behavior, general health and the process of perception, evaluation and communication. " It is study the effects of language and symbol systems on human behavior. By integrating knowledge from different academic fields, including language studies communication and science, is to develop a scientific spirit and effective communication skills necessary for the 21st century. It has a tremendous impact on the activities day to day interactions and relationships. The principles of General Semantics are applied to train bureaucrats, workers, soldiers, technocrats and educators in the United States and today many developed countries.

Confuse the word with what they represent and act as if the meaning of the words we use is only in the word without taking into account the importance of people to speak and hear the word. We tend to confuse facts with our inferences, assumptions and beliefs. They often use language to "separate" that in the real world can not be separated, such as 'space' of the 'time', "Mind" the "body" etc general semantics attempts to eliminate errors in language learning and use. The thesis is an attempt to apply the principles of semantics general, particularly the theories developed by Korzybski in his Science and Health: An Introduction to Non-Aristotelian Systems and General Semantics and role of language in the perceptual process of teaching and learning, particularly English language teaching to develop soft skills and communication skills.

About the Author

Bibhuti Bhusan Dash

Asst. Prof. (Department of Science and Humanities)

Balasore College Of Engineering & Tecnology , Balasore

Orissa (India)

Presently pursuing my research on various fields of Communication and its behavioural aspects in various contexts by concerning General Semantics and its approach towards language.

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