Browsing Thesis, M.A. (English) by Title
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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 ... -
Challenges of English writing after reopening of schools: a study of Bangladeshi higher secondary students
(Brac University, 2023-05)The main focus of this study is to explore the challenges of English writing of higher secondary level students after reopening the institutions in Bangladesh. It displayed both the teachers' and the students' perceptions ... -
Challenges of online education in rural Bangladesh during COVID-19 period: perceptions of higher secondary teachers and students
(Brac University, 2021-09)Because of the existing COVID-19 pandemic, teaching-learning pedagogy of Bangladesh has seen a drastic change. As far as education is concerned, it has been shifted from physical classrooms to virtual platforms like Facebook, ... -
Comparison between Bengali and English Medium schools’ language teaching materials: a secondary level study
(Brac University, 2021-01)Choosing and utilizing appropriate materials is one of the key elements required for a successful language classroom. That is why, it is crucial to select effective language materials according to the target audiences and ... -
Constriction of English language learning in a developing country— a qualitative study in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-12)The aim of this study is to explore the constriction of students’ English language learning due to the challenges faced in a developing country, and the study is conducted in the context of Bangladesh. Eventually, the ... -
Deciphering Hanya Yanagihara’s o Paradise as a postmodern text
(Brac University, 2023-04)"To Paradise" (2022) by Hanya Yanagihara takes the readers into a thrilling adventure in an alternate history of the American map of 1893, a semi-present representation of 1993 and a dystopian future of 2093. With class ... -
Dehumanization and trans-humanization in contemporary American Science Fiction: exploring the possibilities of a unifying vision
(Brac University, 2019-07)This research studies contemporary science fiction to explore the possibilities of a unifying vision. This vision is an urgent necessity as departmentalization has already divided the world into numerous disconnected ... -
Depictions of escapism and gender discrimination in comic book industry
(Brac University, 2021-05)While television is one of the major sources of entertainment, a massive number of people also entertain themselves by reading comic books. Comic book culture is rapidly becoming mainstream as it includes comics, movies, ... -
The duality and the suffering of Macaulay's Middleman
(Brac University, 2019-08)This paper is about Macaulay's middleman who worked as an interpreter between the colonized and the colonizer. Macaulay proposed an educational policy for the Indian Subordinate. He wanted to establish the colonial school ... -
Effect of affective filters in SLA: beginner level scenario
(BRAC University, 2018-04)Nowadays second language learning has become a matter of concern for the teachers. Affective filter is important while conducting a class of SLA. It is important to consider the psychological and emotional issues of the ... -
The effect of interpersonal learning style on speaking skill of tertiary level students
(BRAC University, 2019-04)This study investigated the effect of interpersonal learning style on speaking skill of tertiary level students. Five private universities of Dhaka, Bangladesh have been selected, from where 70 students and 15 teachers ... -
Effective materials for hybrid classroom: Focus on writing skill
(Brac University, 2022-10)Material is one of the most important issues in education. There have different materials on a particular topic but the real thing is how effective the materials are. A certain material can act differently in certain ... -
The effectiveness of online classrooms in elementary level
(Brac University, 2021-10)In the situation of Corona virus, the education system has been compromised and closed for long time. Therefore the government has decided to open the school in different media, which is online. There are lots of Schools ... -
Effectiveness of pair work activities in ESL classrooms at the tertiary levels of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2018-08)The research is based on a small scale study which explores the effectiveness of pair work at the tertiary level of Bangladeshi classrooms. It focuses on the students’ and teachers’ attitudes regarding the effectiveness ... -
Effectiveness of techniques and methods of ESL learning for younger learners
(Brac University, 2015)First I am really grateful to my advisor for giving me such an opportunity to complete my paper under her supportive monitoring. Honorable Shenin Ziauddin helped, supported and motivated me in preparing this research ... -
Electronic or printed books for reading: The preferences of tertiary-level students in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-12)This study deals with the preferences of electronic or printed books for reading by tertiary-level students in Bangladesh. The development of ICT has significantly influenced students’ reading habits with electronic ... -
Enforced CLT or disguised GTM?: investigating English curriculum implementation in secondary schools in Bangladesh”
(BRAC University, 2019-04)National curriculum and textbooks board (NCTB) curriculum of Secondary level in Bangladesh promotes communicative language teaching (CLT). NCTB curriculum is written to increase the practice of CLT in EFL (English as a ... -
English language skills: perceived difficulties by tertiary level
(Brac University, 2019-07)This study aims to investigate the problems in language skills at the tertiary level of education in Bangladesh. It particularly examines the obstacles the learners face in mastering their target language as well as the ... -
English-Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Tanzanian secondary school: Students' and Teachers' perceptions and challenges
(Brac University, 2022-10)The purpose of this study is to examine secondary school students' and instructors' attitudes of using English as a teaching medium in Tanzania. The study was held in three schools in the Unguja North region. The study ... -
An examination of the English language teaching and learning practices at two schools for underprivileged children in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2023-06)This study aims to explore the English language teaching and learning practices at two schools for underprivileged children in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This study was conducted in two NGO schools in Dhaka following a qualitative ...