ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AS A KEY COMPETENCY IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: PERCEPTIONS, ASPIRATIONS AND APPREHENSIONS

Pulak Bora; Debasish Mohapatra

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4676

Authors

Pulak Bora Research Scholar
Dr. Debasish Mohapatra Associate Professor, Department of English, Tezpur University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4676

Keywords:

English Language Teaching, Business English., Speaking Apprehensions, Writing Apprehensions, Communication Aspirations.

Abstract [English]

This study investigates the role of English proficiency in personal, academic, and professional contexts among management students, focusing on their perceptions, aspirations, and challenges. With data collected on their use of English in social interactions, academic performance, and career aspirations, the paper highlights critical insights into the perceived importance of English, identifies key apprehensions in speaking and writing, and proposes recommendations for enhancing English learning in management programs. The findings emphasize the need for curriculum improvements, specialized support programs, and targeted interventions to address language skill gaps and better prepare students for leadership roles in business.

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