Department of English and Humanities (ENH): Recent submissions
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Emerging issues of translanguaging and speaking English: A study of Bangladeshi students from Indian curriculum schools
(Brac University, 2021-05)Translanguaging in speech is practiced by almost all non-native speakers of English and especially by students studying in a multilingual school environment. Despite its many advantages in classroom learning, translanguaging ... -
Exploring aspects of Digital Journalism as practiced in DBC
(Brac University, 2020-04)The media sector has undergone radical changes and transformations significantly over the past years. Digital journalism is a result of a radical transformation of news-making due to current global developments. The ... -
Internship experience at magazine desk of Daily Sun
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Using metacognitive strategies in academic reading: A case study on Bangladeshi ESOL learners
(Brac University, 2021-05)Students of English language classrooms in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) context often face difficulties in understanding English texts. Research suggests that various metacognitive reading strategies ... -
What makes a hero? from past polarities to contemporary ambiguities
(BRAC University, 2021-05)Most narratives found in literature usually have one central point in common – characters, who are at the heart of the story. Throughout literary history, characters exist often as a representation of a conflict, a ... -
Cultural evaluation of English for Today
(Brac University, 2020-12)This study explores the local and international cultural imbalance of fifth grade English for Today textbook by NCTB. As a researcher to conduct the evaluation I have followed qualitative method and analyzed relevant ... -
If we can not do classes, we will face great loss”: the experience of university students from remote areas of Bangladesh during COVID-19
(Brac University, 2021-05)This research, a qualitative study in nature, has explored how effective online classes there have been for the remote tertiary students of Bangladesh amidst Covid-19 pandemic. Considering the importance of online classes ... -
Exploring the world of copywriting at Paper Rhyme Advertising
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Sociolinguistic incompetence
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State power as a means of oppression towards women: A study of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale
(BRAC University, 2021-05)This thesis aims to trace the political and social events of the 1970s to 1980s with the focus on the rise of Christian beliefs during that time. It highlights how the women of patriarchal society in the novel and ... -
Challenges faced attitudes developed while learning English as a foreign language: An empirical study of primary school in Munshigonj district.
(BRAC University, 2021-01)This research looks into the matter of the challenges and attitudes towards learning English as a foreign language for the students in rural areas’ primary schools. In rural areas, English is first introduced at the ... -
Challenges of learning spoken English in Bangladesh: A comparative study of English major and non-major university students
(BRAC University, 2021-05)This study deals with the challenges students face in spoken English. Learning spoken English is essential for self-expression. Good command over spoken English is one of the important skills for the students who want ... -
The impact of iceberg theory in literature: a close reading of the Sun also rises and invisible cities
(Brac University, 2021-01)In Ernest Hemingway’s novels and short stories the priority to narrate the plot was evenly distributed between the content as well as the style of the writing. In a nutshell, he used a special writing style to hint at ... -
Social media terraforming media landscape
(Brac University, 2021-05)The 21st century is defined by technological advances made by modern civilization. As every aspect of life is changing in the presence of cutting edge technology, the media landscape of the world and Bangladesh is ... -
Private tuition in English in Bangladeshi secondary education: reasons, necessities and outcomes
(Brac University, 2021-05)Private tutoring in English (PT‟E) is a staple in Bangladesh. However, how much it actually benefits the stagnating English education system – due to many factors such as the priority of grades over skills – in the country ... -
The lens of Print Media Journalism in “Op-ed” and “Editorial” section at The Daily Observer
(Brac University, 2021-05-20)This internship has been completed by joining three months internship program in The Daily Observer. The main purpose of this internship is to observe the application of theoretical knowledge into a practical one. The ... -
Adaptation of ELT for online education in primary schools of Bangladesh during COVID-19 pandemic
(Brac University, 2021-05)This research paper observes and analyses the changes adapted to English Language Teaching made to accommodate online learning. Online education has been effective in Bangladesh since March, 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic ... -
Challenges experienced by Bangladeshi IELTS test-takers
(Brac University, 2021-02)This study explored the challenges Bangladeshi IELTS test-takers experience while taking the test, and to investigate this matter the researcher adopted a qualitative multiple case study approach. In addition, to conduct ... -
Designated Nomads
(Brac University, 2020-09)As a response to the refugee crisis that occurred as an aftereffect of the World War II, the United Nations Organisation had created the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees in 1951. The 20th century has witnessed ... -
An evaluation of the secondary school textbook English For Today (class IX-X) in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2020-10)This study examines the role of the textbook English for Today in the context of teaching English in Bangladesh, specifically at the secondary school level (Class IX-X). Textbooks is one of the important elements in ...
