#100, Research Paper: ‘From TPR to TBLT: An Evolutionary Survey’ by Sahar sadat Hadigheh & M. Saber Khaghaninezhad

ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#100 | October 3 | ISSN 0975-3036

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Sahar sadat Hadigheh, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Paramedical Faculty of Gerash, Iran
M. Saber Khaghaninezhad, Ph. D student of TEFL, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Ira

Although TBLT and  TPR are two temporally distant  methods of language teaching, both have some similar underlying educational principles. Believing in the unity of the origins of TBLT and TPR, this paper tried to depict this evolutionary survey which started by Asher‟s (1974) proposition of the relation of speech and action and gradually developed to a full-fledged, multidimensional instructional approach which ruled over the realm of second/foreign language learning  in the present decade.  Hence, in order  to be faithful to an objective framework for studying these two methods, the researcher applied Rogers & Richard‟s (1986) trichotomous plan of method classification according to which three key aspects should be focused for each method investigation; approach (theory of the nature of language and theory of the nature of language learning), method (student‟s role, teacher‟s role, the role of instructional materials, and assessment facets), and procedure (classroom techniques and practices). All of these elements have been focused respectively for both methods to see how TPR changed into TBLT in an evolutive movement. (more…)

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#100, Research Article: ‘Translation Process And It’s Certain Problems’ by Dr. Sitaram Bhargava

ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#100 | October 3 | ISSN 0975-3036

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Dr. Sitaram Bhargava works with the Department of English, Government College, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).

Translating from one language to another is essentially a problem of translating from one ethos to another , of drawing attention for difference in order to assert similarity and   of   realizing    the    context,   the systems and social organization of another culture.Translation is both art and craft and the translator as reader and interpretor is in danger of intervening in order to edit and censor. The art of translator  negotiates with the target language without allowing the language to dictate the text.

Translation involves a complex process of under standing and analyzing the message  in the source language as received by him.This is followed by decodification of the codified message. Then he recodifies it in target linguistic system. The whole process of understanding ,codification,decodification-redecodification can be put as reception of the source text, its transplantation and origin of a new text.

Aims of translation-

Translation primarily aims at the transference of meaning from one set of patterned symbols into another set of patterned symbols.Empathy on the part of the translator would ensure stylistic reconstruction.Translators are cultural bridge builders and their significance has got to be realized in scientific,legal,literary and other domains. translation is very much similar to creative exercise as they have almost similar process. (more…)

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#100, Article: ‘Emotional Intelligent (EI): The Need of the Hour’ by Shoba Rao

ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#100 | October 3 | ISSN 0975-3036

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What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

Emotional quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the way we understand and shape how we think, feel and act (Corrie, Catherine, 2009).  These are soft skills unlike hard skills or intelligent quotient (IQ) which are important for professional and personal success.

Though Emotional Intelligence can be traced back to Darwin’s work, ‘The expression of the emotions in man and animals’ (1872) ,but it was first coined by Wayne Leon Payne (1985) in  his doctoral thesis, ‘A Study of Emotion: Developing Emotional Intelligence’. Further, Emotional intelligence came into the limelight with the publication of the bestseller ‘Emotional intelligence’ by Daniel Goleman (1995). According to him Emotional Intelligence can be honed through focus and self awareness brought about by Emotional Intelligence Training. This is the reason why there are many corporate firms that spend a lot of money on soft skills training for their employees. Besides, there are other prominent psychologists such as Howard Gardner, Peter Salovey and Jack Mayer who have done useful work on Emotional intelligence. (more…)

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