Language and Communication

I. Language, a basic tool for
Ø Concept formation
Ø Developing an understanding of the world around
Ø Linking the physical world/phenomena/occurrences outside with one’s own inner world of thoughts and feelings
Ø Relating to people, establishing a rapport with the society around
Ø Storing experiences and information in the memory
Ø Interpreting information and occurrences, thereby shaping one’s attitudes, perception, values, aspirations, worldview
Ø Expressing oneself at the individual as well as societal levels
Ø Imagining, dreaming, fantasizing events in an abstract manner
Ø Planning for future events
Ø Carrying out activities of day today life (information transaction)
Ø Carrying out activities of higher order skills, critical thinking skills (analyzing, synthesizing, justifying, negotiating)
Ø Developing sensitivity, empathy [I feel what my language makes me feel]
Ø Developing creativity
II. It is the second nature of the person. It is the coat that the personality wears. Therefore the language mirrors the person.
III. Language of a community is the holder and transmitter of its culture. [store house of experiences, beliefs]
IV. It is a basic tool for furtherance of civilisation.
V. It is an innate, inborn phenomenon that homo sapiens are endowed with.
VI. Let’s create a climate of rich language uptake to enrich
Ø Knowledge, Skills, World view/ Perspective, Value system, Attitudes