Global language in the field of maritime – the backbone of global trade

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate the importance of English language in the field of maritime and the backbone of global trade. Participants of the study were 60 Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) batch students from SAMS Kappal College, Panapakkam, Chennai. For collecting the data, the participants were asked to write two permission letters of 150 words. Problem Statement of the study is that marine students make lot errors in sentence coherence, connectives and grammar in letter writing. The objectives of the study are: 1. To enhance the letter writing skills of the students. 2. To identify the common errors done in their letter writing. Hypothesis of the study was to enhance the letter writing skills through self-correction and peer-correction techniques. Mixed approach was administered in the study. Research Questions of the study is 1. Will the students improve their letter writing skills through self-correction and peer-correction strategies? As a result of the study, self-correction and peer-correction strategies helped the students to build the right foundation for effective letter writing.