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wisdom. By gazing with patience into these kaleidoscopic

Open-ended inquiry facets of humanity, we begin to discern subtle patterns and
& awakened insights. Open-ended exploration kindles illumination. Let
understanding us wander together, ever inquisitive, through these winding
labyrinths of meaning. Around each bend, a new revelation
awaits a mind awakened by wonder.

Language and Literature:

Language is deeply connected to human identity. The
words we use shape how we see the world and understand
ourselves. Literature gives us a window into different ways
of using language to make meaning. Reading stories of
different times and places let us imagine how people saw life
long ago or far away. It helps us realise that there are many
ways to experience being human. Researching language and
Meaning and stories is important because it helps us understand ourselves
connection better. Looking closely at how people have used words in
the past gives us clues about what mattered to them. Seeing
how language changes over time shows us how cultures
change too. Literature also connects us to others. Finding
the common hopes and struggles in old texts reminds us
that people have always searched for meaning. Even when
stories come from faraway places, we still see some of our
own humanity in them.

Linguistic study is key to appreciating how language
shapes thought and expression. Every language has a
unique structure and history that mould the worldview of
its speakers. Linguistic research uncovers these complex
Insight through workings of language and their philosophical implications.
language For instance, anthropologist Franz Boas studied indigenous
American languages in the 19th-20th centuries. He found
their grammatical structures led native speakers to interpret
reality much differently from European languages. This
research showed how language patterns challenged Western
assumptions about the universality of their worldview.

Commerce and Management:

Commerce and management students should do inquiry
research because it helps them understand people. Numbers
and statistics are useful. But to really know why buyers buy
Sources bring and companies act like they do, you need to talk to and learn
insight from real humans. Surveys and interviews allow students to
get insights from consumers and managers. This helps them
see behind the scenes instead of looking at surface facts.
It gives them a fuller picture. Studying different subjects

8 SGOU - SLM - Foundational Skills for Research and Writing