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Volume 18:6 June 2018
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Problems of Teaching and Learning of the English Language at
UG Level: An Experimental Study

Adnan Ali Shah

Introduction

The aims and objectives of teaching General English at undergraduate level in Jammu and Kashmir in general and in Jammu province in particular is to equip the young learners with the art of acquiring language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and to prepare them as well- learned and proficient human resource qualified enough to find a berth for themselves in various streams of our national life. It is believed that the teaching of General English at undergraduate level will help learners in preparing themselves for being independent learners of literary texts and to interact with literature lovers with a fair degree of literary sensibility for understanding a variety of English texts. The purpose of teaching General English at undergraduate level may also to make the learners effective communicators with good vocabulary, pronunciation and teaching English as a skill rather than a knowledge subject, a means to several ends and to develop the linguistic competence that enables them to be aware of cultural, economic and social issues of their society. And, finally to enable the learners use correct English in daily life situations by teaching them grammar and structures and to develop the intellectual, personal and professional abilities of the learners.

A questionnaire method has been adopted for data collection and presentation in the present research paper. This method employs one of the most widely used survey data collection techniques. Because each respondent is asked to respond to the same set of questions and provides an efficient way of collecting responses. The purpose of the teachers’ questionnaire is to explore immediate attitude towards the existing BA/BSc/BCom/BCA Part I, II, and III General English courses prescribed by the University of Jammu.

The present analysis of the teachers’ questionnaire has shown a very different situation. In Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the affiliated colleges of the University of Jammu the teachers of English need a specific training programme. But, unfortunately, no efforts have been made for the teaching of language courses at postgraduate level in the University of Jammu. Masters in Linguistics is also not available in this University. There is an urgent need for English language teaching and learning programmes both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. English language teachers should be equipped with specific courses to update knowledge and teaching ability so that they may be able to make teaching learning process more active and address the needs of the learners.

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Adnan Ali Shah
Lecturer of English
Govt. Higher Secondary School
Lassana Surankote
J&K
India
adnanalishah5@gmail.com

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