THE INDIAN COMMENTATOR

  Floccinaucinihilipilification means “the action or habit of estimating something as worthless”, according to the Oxford Dictionary. Turning a page in a dictionary might usually get you the meaning of the desired word. This is even easier in the digital environment where you just type a word and search or speak a word and search.  Meaning of the semantic identity of a word is essential in grasping the particular identity of the lexical item. To retain a word in memory, it is always good to learn the meaning in different contexts. Note the plural “contexts”. Just by referring to a dictionary, one may not be able to retain the word in memory. The memory of human beings works best when remembering narratives. This is especially true, as I had personally experienced when we prepare for examinations. However, in life so demanding, where good communication skill is essentially the quality of language we articulate, would a basket full of words suffice to our success? The answer to ...

  Students of our time go through a plethora of concerns before joining courses for higher education. These concerns may include future career options, financial investment, the ease in the processes involved with the course, and personal preferences. One of the most profitable courses in recent years is MA in English with its scope, ease in handling, and usefulness in real life. Job opportunities were ample for anyone with an MA English qualification. The COVID-19 pandemic has somewhat transformed the area of higher education. Along with changes in many sectors, it has created a drastic change in the enthusiasm for Courses in Humanities and Arts for higher education.  It is quite organic a thought process that post-pandemic a society would affirmatively imagine a future interlinked with the pandemic. This is especially true for professional courses and the future career any graduate would want to choose. The medical profession has become a hot chocolate of choice for students...

Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University. Name of Course:  Academic Writing, Methodology and Research Project Code: 2B02 ENG Prescribed Text: Methodology of Humanities and Academic Writing 6. What is an argument in college writing assignments?  An argument means a carefully arranged and supported presentation of a viewpoint. Its purpose is not so much to win the argument as to earn your audience's consideration (and even approval) of your perspective. It's similar to presenting a case in a court. The arguments made in a court should be supported by evidence to convince the judge or jury.  7. How to pick a topic for writing assignments?  In order to pick a topic for writing assignments, one has to look for gaps, puzzling items, things that confuse or connections one sees. It is also important to state the topic as a clear and interesting question. It is not necessary to write this statement or question at the starti...

Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University. Name of Course:  Academic Writing, Methodology and Research Project Code: 2B02 ENG Prescribed Text: Methodology of Humanities and Academic Writing Module IV What is "Academic" Writing? Comprehension Questions 1. What is academic writing? Academic writing is writing in college. Academic writing is always a form of evaluation that asks you to demonstrate knowledge and show proficiency with certain disciplinary skills of thinking, interpreting, and presenting. According to Lee Ann Carrol, academic writing requires knowledge of research skills, ability to read complex texts, understanding of key disciplinary concepts, and strategies for synthesizing, analyzing, and responding critically to new information, usually within a limited time frame.   2. Identify the three characteristics of academic writing.  As per the research conducted by Chriss Thaiss and Terri Zawacki at ...

Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University. Name of Course:  Academic Writing, Methodology and Research Project Code: 2B02 ENG Prescribed Text: Methodology of Humanities and Academic Writing Course Outcomes Understand and apply the nuances of academic writing Understand the various methodological as well as epistemological aspects of literary studies Familiarise with the approaches to literature Choose a tentative topic for the research project to be submitted in semester six. Module - IV Academic Writing IV. What is "Academic" Writing? Introduction: The Academic Writing Task Decoding College Writing Assignments The Format Of The Academic Essay V. Writing a Research Paper in Literary Studies First Steps Writing Your Paper Plagiarism Where to begin? What to do?            Hi everyone, it's been a long time since we haven't had a chance to meet and greet each other through this blo...