http://hdl.handle.net/10361/13 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:24 GMT 2013-05-22T03:03:24Z http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2429 Better classroom management practices in preschool interactive english in Bangladesh Subeh-E-Sawgat This research examined the classroom management practices in preschool interactive English classes in Bangladesh. The rationale for this research is based on the role of teachers in preschool interactive English classes in Bangladesh . Questionnaires, interviews and classroom observations were used to explore the following questions: i) What are the components of classroom management in preschool interactive English classes in Bangladesh? ii) What are the roles of the preschool teachers in classroom management in interactive English classes in Bangladesh? iii)what are the sources of preschool teachers' knowledge about interactive classroom management turn in Bangladesh? iv) How does preschool teachers' knowledge about classroom management turn into better classroom practices in interactive English classes? The research settings were Australian International School (Elementary section), Little Jewels School, Park International school, and Nature's Boon Pre- school. Participants were the teachers of those schools. Data were collected via questionnaires, interviews and classroom observations . The section on findings includes the summaries of collected data. The participants in this study informed that to teach children about the social and behavioral expectations of their schools. The participants consistently cited other teachers as their sources of knowledge about classroom management. participants' knowledge about classroom management came from personal and informal sources aIso. Language was the tool that teachers employed to manage the interactive classroom. In the discussion section, relevant literature's and documents are connected with findings. In concluding art, I gave my opinion. This thesis paper is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English and Humanities Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2429 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2423 Dialects of Brahmanbaria and Sylhet: a linguistic analysis Nabila, Sailo This paper is concerned with the comparison of the dialects of Brahmanbaria and Sylhet investigating their linguistics features. To draw the comparison, I have used two types of questions which include selected sets of words and sentences. Particularly, this study tries to assess the similarities and dissimilarities of the selected dialects of two regions keeping the standard form of language in view so that the unfamiliar pronunciation, vocabulary and syntax of the studied dialects can be made familiar to those who are not using such dialects. The study also focuses on the conditions on which the original form of particular dialect depends. Moreover, this paper tries to investigate the causes of the dialectal variations of two regions to some extent. Here, this is to be mentioned that this study is a very little attempt to cover the vast areas of dialects of these two mentioned districts. This thesis paper is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Masters of Arts in English and Humanities Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2423 2012-12-10T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2422 The "In-Between": Caribbean and the white creole in Jean Rys's wide sargasso sea and Phyllis Allfrey's the Orchid house Habib, Sarah The question of identity has long been an impending issue in the branch of Caribbean post-colonial discourses, and many attempts have been taken in defining and theorizing the identity of peoples occupying the Caribbean space. The question is made further tricky by the racial discrepancies of the region. A violent colonial history of plantation slavery plays a significant role in determining the segregation of races based on color, language, and culture. The complexities embedded in this multi-racial society render psychological dilemma for the hybridized creoles who are caught between the racial and historical prejudices. This dissertation attempts to examine the place of the minority white creole in a black/colored dominated community, as depicted in the works Jean Rhys and Phyllis Shand Allfrey. Being white creole West-Indian authors and witnesses to the transitioning societies of the Caribbean, the literary narratives they produce efficiently aid in shaping the white creole's articulation of self identification, and in securing a space in the post-colonial negations of imperial constructs. This thesis paper is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English and Humanities Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2422 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2421 Influence of L1 literacy in learning L2 on the students of secondary level in Bangladesh Rubayet, Muhammed The research attempts to find out which methods does show that L 1 literacy actually helps to promote L2 literacy . The focus of the study would be writing as there are not much works available in writing . Moreover, writing plays vital role in determining both L1 and L2 literacy. Both the students ' and teachers ' opinions are important for the second language learning. The study of this paper is whether second language learners and teachers are benefited through L 1 in the process of second language learning and teaching (L2). To find whether Ll literacy does influence L2 , a survey was conducted in five Bangla Medium schools where questions related to the literacy skills were asked . These questions were prepared on the basis of the Central Research Questions . The survey included 150 students and five teachers. For accuracy of calculation , the number of students from each school are limited to 30. After analyzing the findings of the study, it was found that L1 literacy actually contributes to L2 literacy. The students and teachers believe that instructions given on both Bangla and English helps the L I learners to understand the directives of the target language. Therefore , it affects our language learning. This thesis paper is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of arts in English and Humanities Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2421 2012-12-13T00:00:00Z