Explain the Linguistic intelligence and Interpersonal Intelligence mentioned by Gardner‘s?

Howard Earl Gardner (born July 11, 1943) is an American developmental psychologist who

proposes that humans have several different ways of processing information and these ways are relatively
independent of one another. He introduced eight different types of intelligences consisting of: Linguistic,
Logical/Mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Naturalist. This
writing will explain about the Linguistic Intelligence and Interpersonal Intelligence mentioned by
Gardner‘s.

Linguistic Intelligence can be defined as the abilities of human in finding the right words to express
what they mean. It deals with sensitivity to the spoken and written language, ability to learn languages, and
capacity to use language to accomplish certain goals. People with high verbal-linguistic intelligence display
a facility with words and languages. They are typically good at reading, writing, telling stories and
memorizing words along with dates. Gardner believes that careers that suit those with high interpersonal
intelligence includes lawyer, speaker / host, author, journalist and curator. People with linguistic
intelligence, such as William Shakespeare and Oprah Winfrey, have an ability to analyse information and
create products involving oral and written language such as speeches, books, and memos.
Interpersonal Intelligence can be defined as the abilities of human in sensing people’s feeling and
motives. It is the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations, and desires of other people and
consequently to work effectively with others. In theory, individuals who have high interpersonal intelligence
are characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments, motivations, and their ability
to cooperate to work as part of a group. Those with high interpersonal intelligence communicate effectively
and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They often enjoy discussion and
debate. Gardner believes that careers that suit those with high interpersonal intelligence includes teacher,
politician, psychologist, manager, salespeople and public relations. People with interpersonal intelligence,
such as Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa, have an ability to recognize and understand other people’s
moods, desires, motivations, and intentions.
Gardner believes that the purpose of schooling "should be to develop intelligence and to help
people reach vocational and avocational goals that are appropriate to their particular spectrum of
intelligence so they will feel more engaged and competent and therefore more inclined to serve the society
in a constructive way. By presenting a variety of activities and approaches to learning helps reach all
students and encourages them to be able to think about the subjects from various perspectives, deepening
their knowledge of that topic.

References:
1. Marenus, M. (2020, June 09). Gardner's theory of multiple intelligencesy. Simply Psychology.
https://www.simplypsychology.org/multiple-intelligences.html
2. Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (1983)