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READING AND REFLECTING ON THE TEXT

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  PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - JANE AUSTEN About the Author: Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817), an English writer who first gave the novel its distinctly modern character through her treatment of ordinary people in everyday life. She published four novels during her lifetime: Sense and Sensibility (1811) Pride and Prejudice (1813) Mansfield Park (1814) Emma (1815) Her novels define the era's novel of manners and became timeless classics that remained critical and popular success for over two centuries after her death. Other novels are Northanger Abbey , Persuasion , Lady Susan . Pride and Prejudice published anonymously in three volumes in 1813. It centres on the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman and Darcy, a rich aristocratic land owner. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Pride and Prejudice is set in 19th century England. Writer introduces Bennet family, having five different sisters. Mrs. Bennet wanted her daughters to get married to...

TEACHER IN A DIGITAL ERA:CHANGING ROLES AND COMPETENCE

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  TEACHER IN A DIGITAL ERA : CHANGING ROLES AND COMPETENCIES  The world has become more complicated, competitive and intertwined. In order for individuals to survive and thrive in the era of globalization and digitization, students should equip problem solving skills, creative minds and information literacy. It is the responsibility of the school and teachers to mould the future citizens with these abilities. The new generations have different motivational profiles, in their interest, emotions and much more. So the role of teacher has become more complex in this digital era where knowledge is almost unlimited. With a simple click to access countless information and resources, the role of teacher as an authoritative single provider of knowledge and skills has been challenged by readily available information technology. THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE TEACHER In this digital era, teachers are expected to become technologically oriented and responsible not only for their teaching but al...

Assignment: Formal and Functional Grammar

  Functional Grammar (G1) Will be able to use language in situations It makes traditional/ formal grammar more simple and easy to understand. Concerns about the meaning of whole texts rather than the order of words in a sentence like formal grammar. Formal Grammar (G2) Traditional Focus on the forms of the words and patterns rather than their meaning. Focus on theoretical grammar Students are asked to learn rules byheart. Termed as G2. Methods of teaching grammar: 1. Inductive Method It leads the learner to discover the truth for himself. Through facts and examples, learner will be able to arrive at conclusions. Examples are given to the students and teacher concerns on learner's active participation. Exercises are given for practice. Aim : Thought and expression Develop language skills Provide opportunity for pattern practice. Steps : Present examples and illustrations. Analysis of examples. Generalisations. Identification of rules. Focused practice. Communicative practices. Fee...