Thesis, B.A. (English): Recent submissions
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Translanguaging practices at the secondary level English classrooms in Bhutan
(Brac University, 2024-09)This study explores teachers’ and students’ perspective and practices on translanguaging in English language teaching of secondary schools in Bhutan. It focuses on how English language teachers perceive and explain the ... -
Negative image formation: a multimodal critical discourse analysis of political campaign songs in Nigerian electoral discourse
(Brac University, 2024-08)Politicians strategically use language to degrade their opponents and persuade the electorate to think, behave, and vote in certain ways. The 2023 Nigerian General Elections witnessed an interesting use of various ... -
Investigating the impacts of early English language exposure on Bhutanese students’ communication, attitudes and motivation: a comparative study
(Brac University, 2024-10)Early exposure to the English language has garnered significant interest in the language learning domain, particularly regarding enhancements in speaking skills and comprehensive language growth. This study examines the ... -
An examination of the English language teaching practice at a technical educational institution in Dhaka/Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-05)Aside from the traditional educational system of our country, technical educational section is a very underrated and non-highlighted education system. This study presents an investigation into the English language teaching ... -
A comparative study on challenges of English writing among the students of Bhutan and Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-09)The study mainly focuses on exploring the difficulties faced in English writing by undergraduate students of Bhutan and Bangladesh. It basically includes the opinions of the students on English writing based on their ... -
Exploring different teaching approaches of English reading in Bhutanese secondary schools
(Brac University, 2024-10)This study explored the English reading challenges among secondary-level students such as in an ESOL context, Bhutan. The solutions they take to overcome those challenges, and their opinions about reading strategies used ... -
Glossophobia in EFL classroom: exploring the fear of public speaking among the university students in Bhutan
(Brac University, 2024-10)Public speaking is recognized as one of the crucial life skills, serving as a means for individuals to develop confidence through their communication abilities (Adnan et al., 2014). It refers to a situation where an ... -
Investigating the impacts of collaborative learning on the development of speaking skills among EFL learners in Bhutan
(Brac University, 2024-10)Collaborative learning has gained increased attention in language learning, especially for its benefits in enhancing students' speaking skills and overall learning experiences. The study aims to investigate the impacts of ... -
A partial cityscape
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An insight into the social media wing of Dhaka Tribune
(Brac University, 2022-09)The completion of this internship report follows a three-month internship with Dhaka Tribune. The objective of this internship is to observe the practical application of theoretical knowledge in the department of social ... -
Contemporary English poetry: a subcontinental discourse
(Brac University, 2022-09)This study starts by briefly introducing the colonial past of Bangladesh and then gives the personal experience of the author that is influenced by colonization. The paper then tries to investigate the causes behind the ... -
Human, nature and balance: a comparative analysis of eco-critical parallels in Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh and Island by Aldous Huxley
(20303031, 2024-05)The aim of this thesis is to examine and compare the literary theory of ecocriticism between the two novels Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh and Island by Aldous Huxley. It explores the intricate relationship between human life ... -
Comparative analysis: nationalism and resistance in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s Anandamath.
(Brac University, 2024-05)By delving into the literary representations of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Anandamath, this paper aims to examine nationalism and resistance within the colonial context of Africa and ... -
An exploratory study on Bangladesh student’s factors and challenges of studying abroad
(Brac University, 2024-04)This study explores the challenges of Bangladeshi students while studying abroad. It also focuses on the reasons to choose abroad for higher studies and how Bangladeshi students overcome their challenges. Besides, the ... -
Trauma, memory, and cultural healing: ecofeminist parallels in Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Saratchandra Chattopadhya’s Srikanta
(Brac University, 2024-05)This paper delves into the poignant intersection of trauma, memory, and cultural healing through an ecofeminist lens, comparing Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' and Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's 'Srikanta.' Specifically, it is a ... -
Unheard voices of black men: analyzing black men‘s issue of intersectionality and microaggression in The Son of Mr. Suleman, The Good House, and Riot Baby
(Brac University, 2024-05)The objective of the thesis is to expand the understanding of the theory of intersectionality and microaggression by addressing the issues of intersectionality and microaggression concerning African American men, Mr. Pi, ... -
Nonconformity emerging through literature: a comparative analysis of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and The Bell Jar
(Brac University, 2024-06)In literature, modernism is mostly associated with themes such as disillusionment, exile, individuality, loss of religion, secularism, political and social critique, rejecting and questioning tradition, and so forth. People ... -
The narratives of racism, trauma, slavery and resilience: a comparative analysis of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and Beloved
(Brac University, 2024-06)The Bluest Eye and Beloved are Toni Morrison’s two seminal works which portrayed the intergenerational racism, trauma, slavery and the longing for self-worth within the African American community. A comparative analysis ... -
The implementation of technology in teaching English to Rohingya refugees: a perspective of the teachers in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-05)This research explores the potential use of implementing technology inside the refugee camps of Bangladesh. This research aims to examine both the benefits of using technology and the challenges that come with using it. ... -
The impact of high-stake English examination saystem of Bangladesh on students' oral English skills: a qualitative study
(Brac University, 2024-01)This study examines the high-stake English examination system of Bangladesh and its impact on students’ oral English skills. Every year a lot of students in Bangladesh participate in high-stake exams such as S.S.C, H.S.C ...
