Swami Vivekananda – On Language
The Need Tution Fee Syllabus General Rules & Regulations
It has now become clear that English is the lingua franca of the global economy and that, in order to be universally understood and accepted in any educational, commercial or social situation, a knowledge of English is necessary. Apart from this, languages are the media through which national and international integration can be achieved. The cultures of other countries find a meeting point in English. It is , therefore, necessary to have a knowledge of both Spoken as well as Written English in order to make a contribution to every aspect of life.
It is to meet these needs that the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama has decided to hold this course. Swami Vivekananda’s great dream was to put India on the map of the world through the youth of this country and his own English was his greatest tool and weapon in the establishment of his ideals for and vision of India both in the West and in his own country. To carry this dream forward into the 21st Century is the aim of this Course.
Every candidate who joins the course has to view this course from this standpoint of fulfilling his or her place in society.
Admission Procedure
It is necessary for the candidate to come personally for admission. Candidates will be permitted to choose the timings of the course. However it is important to note that once he / she is enrolled changes will not be permitted either in the days or timings. Please note that the admission will be only for BASIC and INTERMEDIATE Course. Those who have passed these courses will be permitted to join the ADVANCED level.
Evaluation Test
A test to evaluate the standard of the candidate will be held on the Induction Ceremony day. This is in order to put the candidates into a section of the right level. It is not an entrance test.
Level
Tuition Fees Text Books Total Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
The above fees are subject to change with increase in the cost of textbooks. The tuition fee is not refundable once the classes commence. However the deposit will be refunded to the candidates who will have 90% attendance at the end of the session.
Venue / Schedule:
The venue for the spoken English classes will be at Ramakrishna Mission Matriculation School, 71, Bazullah Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 17 and Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, 3 M S Salai, T. Nagar Chennai 17 on weekends. The course schedule will be as follows:
Batch I : Mon – Wed – Thur – Fri – (or) Mon – Thur– Fri (Basic Only)
Batch II : Mon – Wed – Fri – (Inter & Advanced Levels )
Batch III : Mon – Wed – Fri – (Basic & Inter Levels )
Batch IV : Sat – & Sun – (Basic,Inter & Advanced Levels )
Batch V : Mon – Wed – Thu – Home Makers Only (Basic & Inter Levels )Class timings:
Evening: 6.20 pm - 8.15 pm
Morning: 7.20 am - 9.00 am
Morning: 7.20 am - 9.30 am (Sat. & Sun only)
Morning: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm (Housewives batch only)Absolute punctuality will be insisted for the classes. The students should be present 15 Minutes before the scheduled time. The students can select any one of the above class timings.
Attendance
90 percent attendance is compulsory, as each class will build up on the previous one. Missing link classes can result in failure to understand the next one. Missing more than two classes may result in being sent to the next batch.
Grades and Certificates
Certificates will be awarded to the Candidate on the Successful completion of the Course. Candidates must get a minimum C grade in order to proceed to the next level.
Convocation
The Convocation for each session will be held immediately on the completion of each course. The date of the ceremony will be intimated to the candidates.
Basic Course
Introduction - Basic greetings - possessive pronouns - The world Around Me - questions - spelling skills - that, this, those - these - a, an - everyday objects - singular - plural - my friends and I - A day in the life of.... - Talking about work - The Ideal Office / Job - The interview - Shopping for festival - Now--Then - A discussion - Telling a Story - Eating with the family - Quantities - Responsibilities and Duties - Describing people and their actions - planning the future - experiences - getting information - written communication
Inter Course
Introduction – Revision of Pronouns + Prepositions + Tenses+Types of Sentences+Question Tags – Describing Journey – Requesting : Raise / Favors / Accommodation / Asserting ones abilities / Learning about people / Talking about ones ambitions / Duties at work / Learning about other cultures – Discursion methodologies – Interview skills.
Advanced Level
Conversation paractice, sentence structure, synthesis and analysis of sentences, idioms, art of public speaking, debates, creative writing, essay writing, group discussions and much more. At the end of the course the candidate will feel confident of using English.
The success of the Spoken English course is due to:
Sincere dedication and selfless service of the monks, the teachers and the staff of the institution,
Serene and sanctifying atmosphere of the School.
Self-discipline, sincerity, punctuality, regularity and cooperation of the students.
1. Please submit the application form and fees only if you can come to the classes on time. i.e. 4.45pm or 6.15pm
2. A bell is rung 10 minutes before classes. Students will come to the institute gate immediately in an orderly manner, with their Identity Cards and Prayer Books in hand. Prayer Book & Identity Card MUST be shown to the attendant DAILY before entering the institute. Students without Identity Card and prayer books are not allowed to attend classes.
3. Students will attend classes only in the section allotted to them. Any change in the section or the batch will require written permission from the Director. Girls and boys will sit separately in the classroom.
4. The students must spend at least two hours daily revising the lessons at home. Any given homework should be completed before attending the next class. Students must bring their textbooks to classes.5. Strict silence is to be maintained in the Prayer Hall and while moving in the premises.
6. The Medium of Instruction is in English.
7. In case of any difficulty or problem, students will individually contact the Director to redress their problems.
8. The above list is not exhaustive and is subject to additions and alterations by the Director without any prior notice.
9. We expect our students to take the above guidelines seriously, sincerely and in a positive spirit as it is an opportunity to develop their character and personality through self-discipline and self-effort.
10. Educational qualification for admission: Minimum SSLC or equivalent examination pass.
11. Punctuality is essential. Late coming will be penalized.
12. Good manners and behavior are expected at all times.
13. The use of cell phones, recorders, cameras, radios is strictly prohibited within the campus
14. The Ashrama reserves the rights of admission to any candidate transgressing its codes of behavior.
Swami Vivekananda – On Language
Language is the vehicle of ideas. It is the ideas that are of prime importance, language comes after.
Human language is the attempt to express the truth that is within.
Language is the chief means and index of a nation’s progress.
What we need, you know, is to study, independent of foreign control, different branches of the knowledge that is our own, and with it the English language and Western science; we need technical education and all else that may develop industries so that men, instead of seeking for service, may earn enough to provide for themselves, and save something against a rainy day
My success is due to my popular style – the greatness of a teacher consists in the simplicity of his language.
Simplicity is the secret. My ideal of language is my Master’s language, most colloquial and yet most expressive. It must express the thought which is intended to be conveyed.
