9.9 School of Convergence to train Young India Fellowship students in communication skills
Posted on | May 24, 2011 | No Comments
The Young India Fellowship has entered into an agreement with the 9.9 School of Convergence to provide communication classes and writing support to its students for the coming academic year. The 9.9 SoC’s Centre for Communication Excellence will groom the 58 Fellows in writing, communication and critical thinking skills by delivering effective writing courses, oral communication workshops, and individual coaching sessions. Established last year, the Centre for Communication Excellence aims to enhance English language skills of university students. Writing centres in US universities and colleges formed the models for the Centre, the first of its kind in India. The Centre’s faculty, including local and international academics, professional writers and experienced writing teachers, will provide three hours of individualized assistance per term for each Fellow. The Fellows will also benefit from a customised 12-week writing course and interactive workshops in verbal communication skills. 9.9 SoC Associate Dean of Academics, Dr. Eric Saranovitz, commenting on the benefits of the communication programmes for YIF said, “9.9 SoC has established the Centre as a game-changing service for India. In India today there is an abundance of ideas, energy and talent, but what is lacking is the ability to communicate effectively. Most university students have not received the guidance they need to become excellent communicators. The Centre for Communication Excellence changes that.” He further added, “The Writing Centres individual coaching sessions ensure that bright students like the Fellows get a chance to work on their weaknesses and build on their strengths in formal communication. These workshops will help students write better papers today, and strengthen their future professional communication skills for presentations, business correspondence and report-writing.” The Centre also conducts communication workshops, classes, and tuitions for college and secondary school students, as well as business communication support and services. YIF Director, Aman Singh, praised the Centre’s high standards of education and said, “It is a privilege to partner the Young India Fellowship with 9.9 SoC in this groundbreaking educational initiative.” The classes are to be held at the 9.9 SoC’s campus at Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication in South Delhi.
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