ELTWeekly ISSN 0975-3036

Dr. R. Kannan works as an Assistant Professor with the Department of English at Fatima Michael College of Engg. & Technology, Madurai.

Preamble

English, being a global language, has occupied an unparallel position today.  As a result of this, learning English and acquiring skills in it is mandatory. English has touched upon every field of study. It is part and parcel of our day-to-day life.  People across the globe speak a number of languages. They felt for a common language to communicate internationally.  British ruled several nations in the world. Consequently, English made a footprint in those countries. This added advantage made English as the international language of the world. Majority of the people throughout the world speak English either as a first language or as a second language. Moreover, English has a rich vocabulary, cultural tradition and adoptability that make it a dominant and influential language.

English and Employability

Students who study English as a subject acquire a range of valuable skills, which they can transfer to many different employment situations. Their literary and linguistic training can be used in journalism, librarianship, teaching and the highly competitive fields of writing, acting and directing. (more…)