CE-3/July 2017 e-ISSN: 2320-2955/p-2249-2569 Special Edition Conference Edition (An International Registered UGC Approved Research Journal) Organised By Govt. Arts College (A), Salem-7, TN, INDIA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, ENGINEERING & PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (An International Registered UGC Approved Research Journal) CE-03 July,2017 An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” Organi sed By “Govt. Arts College (A), Salem-7, Tamil Nadu, INDIA” Held On “July 28, 2017” Impact Factor “3.491” “THINK BEYOND TO CREATE MIRACLES” An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 2 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chief Patron: Dr. P. Esther Joice, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Principal, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Salem-7 Convener: Dr. V. Anbarasi, M.A., M.A.(Yoga),M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D. Associate Professor and Head Organising Secretary: Dr. P.Mythily, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE Dr. V. Kundhavi, M.A., M.A., (W.S) M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.Associate Professor & Additional Head Dr. K. Thamizharasi, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Dr. T. Gangadharan, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Dr. R. Sheela Banu, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Prof. K. Anbazhagan, M.A., M.Phil., B.L. Associate Professor Dr. T. Alagarasan, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. Associate Professor Prof. P. Shanmugavel, M.A., M.Phil. Associate Professor MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dr. D. Balasubramaniam, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.Assistant Professor Prof. T. Govindarajan, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed. Assistant Professor Prof. Y. Raja, M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Prof. K. Niranjana, M.A., M.Phil.Assistant Professor Prof. P. Nithyakalyani, M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Prof. K. Gomathi, M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Prof. Geetha Rajagopal, M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Dr. K. Ravichandran, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dr. J. Jayakumar, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dr. S. Shanmugam, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Prof. J. Partheban, M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 3 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) About the College Government Arts College (Autonomous), Salem-636007 is situated in the heart of Salem city which lies in the north west of Tamil Nadu. It caters to the needs of people seeking higher education in Salem and in neighbouring districts. This oldest institution of the State was established in 1857 by Sir Alexander Arbuthnot as an Anglo Vernacular. The institute was elevated to Second Grade College in 1879. For 52 years from 1885 to 1937, this college functioned under the aegis of Salem Municipal Administration. It was one of the two likewise institutes all over India during that time. Re-accredited by NAAC with B++ level, it was accorded Autonomous status from the academic year 2007. At present, this college offers 19 UG and 16 PG courses and also 10 M.Phil and 8 Ph.D research programmes. About PG and Research Department of English: The Department of English, a pioneer department from the inception of the college, has been producing students of outstanding caliber at UG level and extending yeoman service by imparting necessary language skills to the pupils of other disciplines in the college. Full- fledged PG programme was introduced in the year 1974. It entered the field of research by starting M.Phil and Ph.D during 2005. Faculty members of the department actively introduce innovative teaching strategies and venture in research endeavors. Research enriches and enlivens the faculty of knowledge and brings out the intellectual acumen. When it is carried out in the academic institutions, it produces a great number of budding researchers. This illustrious Postgraduate and Research Department of English, a reputed centre of academic excellence for more than a century, has to its credit many M.Phil and Ph.D research supervisors. Their academic dynamics, promotion of knowledge and analytical aptitude, have resulted in the attainment of 28 PhDs and more than 140 M.Phil degree holders. The Department actively organized a UGC sponsored National Level Seminar in 2010, a Symposium on Language and Literature in 2013, an International Workshop on ELT in 2014 and an International Conference on Contextualizing Cultural Heritage in Literatures in 2015. In 2016 UGC funded one day National Seminar on Theatre Activism and Holistic Development was organized. Some of our faculty members are Editors in reputed International Literature Journals. An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 4 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Dr. P.Esther Joice, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D. Principal GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) SALEM-636007,TAMILNADU MESSAGE I deem it a great privilege and pleasure to view that PG & Research Department of English has organized a One – day International Conference on “ Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective”. Globalization has brought tremendous changes in economic, political, cultural, social and educational spheres. English as a global language reflects these changes. To make the Learners well versed in English language, new strategies must be formulated with a global perspective. Also Higher Education system placed in the vortex of global challenges has to renew itself. I have great conviction that this conference on “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” would realize its goal to prevail over the pitfalls and pave way for perfect means to promote language learning. I appreciate the initiative taken by the Department of English to make the academic community professionally competent and face the challenges in the higher education system with confidence. I also wholeheartedly congratulate the staff and students for their successful accomplishment. I wish the conference an ostentatious success! Dr. P.Esther Joice, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D. Principal. An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 5 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Justin James, M.A., M. Phil., Cert. ICT (Trinity, London) Lecturer in English & E-Learning Coordinator English Language Center,Nizwa College of Technology Sultanate of Oman Lecturer in English English Language Center, Nizwa College of Technology Sultanate of Oman Dr. V.Ramasamy Reader and Head. Dept of English Periyar EVR College (Retd.) Trichy-620023. It gives me immense pleasure to note that the PG & Research Department of English, Government Arts College (A), Salem -07 is conducting a one-day International Conference on Current Trends in ELT : A Global Perspective on 28th July, 2017. Undoubtedly, English Language is a powerful medium in Educational life-enhancing perspectives and is gaining Universal momentum and relevance. It is also another milestone in improving the quality of education by questioning the existing system and in the long run, ELT equips the current learners of literature with life-enhancing perspectives, to enhance their expertise on the effective English Language Teaching techniques. I am sure this one-day International Conference will strive to find out the mechanism to achieve this in a better and comfortable way. I express my warm greetings to all the members of the Department of English for having undertaken the vivid-task and wish the International Conference a grand success! An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 8 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Dr.K.Kumaraswamy, Syndicate Member, Periyar University, Salem. I'd like to congratulate the Principal, Head of the P.G and Research Department of English and the learned Professors of English, Govt Arts College, Salem – 7 for organizing an International Conference on Current Trends In ELT: A Global Perspective. In the developing world of the new millennium, none can deny that English is used worldwide for the purpose of communication. English language is multifarious – Literary English, Business English, Butler English, Social Media English etc etc. To make English Language Teaching more attractive, the teachers of English should understand the concept of “Different strokes for different folks”. They should rightly assess the level of their students and decide on how and in which way the instruction is to be given. Today, there is no systematic plan to develop spoken English skills. In this context, I am glad to note that the aim of the conference is not simply discussing the age - old theories of English Language Teaching, but also analyzing the modern techniques and approaches in teaching English. It is beyond doubt that the sincere efforts of the Executive Committee, the Peer Review ommittee and the Organizing Committee will make the One Day International conference a grand success. May the Goddess Saraswathi and Minerva bless the English Faculty of Govt Arts College, Salem – 7 and the participants from different parts of India and other countries. With best wishes! An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 9 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Dr. S. NIRAIMATHI PRINCIPAL Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous) Salem – 636 016. English is pre-eminently the language of opportunity and success. Competence in it becomes a passport for the entry into the most coveted jobs and careers at home and abroad. But when it comes to question of teaching English as a language, it should be realized that there can be no rule of thumb method slavishly adhered to in the teaching of it and the best method is that which adopts the best means to the required end. Otherwise the teacher will be like a sailor who does not know his destination and his pupil will be like a rudderless vessel which may be drifted along anywhere ashore. Hope this International Conference on ' Current Trends in ELT : A Global Perspective' will cater to the needs of the English language teaching practitioners to arrive at the best method to teach English most effectively. The Department of English, Government Arts College, Salem – 7, has grown to enviable dimension by its relentless efforts to achieve excellence and acquire the potential to reach greater and greater heights. I congratulate the entire team. I wish the Conference all success and convey my heartfelt thanks to the organizers for having given me the privilege of offering felicitations on this memorable occasion. An International Conference On “Current Trends in ELT: A Global Perspective” 10 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org)