Reflection on three days interaction with Prof. J.H.Khan

In our Department of English we have three days guest lecture from 16 August to 18 August by Prof J.H. Khan. Lectures taken by him was very fruitful and knowledgeable for all of us. He is ELT specialist.He has a deep knowledge about ELT. He said that "we keep on competing with ourselves." He also shared information about NET/SLET exams.

Interaction in Class:-

Here is some points which sir teaches or i can say interact with this in this session on ELT .

What is Initiation ? Why do we need initiation .
What is ELT
Function of ELT in higher education and at school level . ELT and it's concerns.
Various purpose of ELT And soon .

◆kea concept on ELT Discussed in class

Hi - Teaching English an native language

EFL - english as foreign language .

ESP - English for specific purpose .

ESL -english for second language .

EAP -English for academic purpose .

Linguistic semiotics grammar .

Phonetics graphology etymology .

He has a great command over the English language. Which seem in his interactions. He believes in interactions. Because it gives more chances to the learner. He present everything by connecting with outer world. And also he often uses the humours in his presentation which make classroom lively.

Core Knowledge discussed in the class :

If we talk about the core knowledge then we find English as a ESP - English for Specific purpose. And another purpose is EAP - English for Academic Purpose. These both purposes has there own different fields. For example someone can learn business language as a specific purpose. Same way for Academic purpose Sir discusses the essay by Liz Hamp. And also he refers to the English as a literary purpose.

● NET/ SET interaction :

During NET / SET interaction sir has talked about how to read and what to read , which type of books appropriate for reading , preparation for exam. In reading thinking , reflecting analysis and interpretation is important. Sir has also given us one task to answer five questions.

• How it will help you further :

Obviously it will help a lot in the future. As a student we have to keep that hunger for learning. If we see in the context of exams there also it will help too. As a teacher also he gave so many good suggestions like sacrifice for the better civilization. In the life you will not get another chance for study so make it count.

We are very thankful to javed khan sir for coming here and give his precious time and knowledge to us and we are also thankful to our Head of the Department Dr. Dilip Barad sir to invite such a dignitary to taught us.

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