Communication, Language and Library as Balm of Scientific Development

Abstract

This study examines the symbiotic relationship between the humanities specifically Communication, Library and Language and the Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture. It explores the various ways through which communication, library, and language advance the process of scientific learning and practice. As an analytical and descriptive study, the study used data mostly from documentary sources.

Science and humanities such as communication, library and language have always helped each other; the growth of one has largely contributed to the growth of the other. Skills gained from the study of language and communication particularly, speaking, reading, writing, and listening help in the study of science at all levels. Problem solving ability in the sciences depends on the understanding and recognition of the language used. The development of modern science has also affected the development of language, library and communication. Scientific methodology of enquiry such as observation and experimentation also affect the study of language and communication as writers of literature borrowed these method to develop their works. On the other hand, the works of humanities have on several occasions spurred up scientist to work on the ideas put down in their works leading to an aspect of science known today as “Science Fiction”. Works of humanists and writers such as H. G. Wells’ The First Man To The Moon, George Orwells’ 1984 and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World have led to tremendous advancement in science in the areas of space exploration merchandized and automated society and the development of test-tube babies. De-emphasizing the development of the humanity sector in education is at the detriment of science development because to develop the science effectively, there is need to develop the humanity sector effectively.

Keyword: Communication, Language, Library, Balm, Development.