COMMUNICATION SKILLS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM TAMIL MEDIUM OF STUDY

Author (s) : A.S.Geetha, A.Senkathir velavan, C.V.Dhivya, D.Sree Janani

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Abstract :
Communication Skills are given top priority among the standard skills that are indispensable to college students. During their study in college students face many situations, in and outside of the lecture halls, where they have to use their communication skills, for example group assignments and class presentations. This requires a good grasp of English Language knowledge, especially spoken skills. But, students from many state board schools have done their studies in Tamil medium. Hence, these students may stagger in the usage of English in these interactive sessions. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to investigate the level of communication skills among college students who are pursuing their college study in English medium. Communication skills were calculated via a self-administered questionnaire and ten elements in communication skills, including oral, written and social behavior were measured and assessed. The reliability of the questionnaire was good, with r > 0.045 in each sub construct. The results of this study found that college students have to improve communication skills.

Keywords : English language, Communication Skills, Medium of study

Conference Date : 13/11/2020

Pages : 41

Paper ID : 20041