Thesis, M.A. (English): Recent submissions
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Environmental awareness of stewardship role: an eco-critical reading of The Hungry Tide and Gun Island
(Brac University, 2024-10)This thesis offers an ecocritical reading of The Hungry Tide and Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh to revisit the environment and nature to bring awareness of relationships and the actions for positive impact on the environment ... -
Nationalism, trauma and memory of partition, the issues of identity and belonging in selected partition fictions
(Brac University, 2022-09)This research aims to explore how Partition of India in 1947 and the subsequent sectarianism and forms of fragmentation are represented in selected literary texts. To be more specific, this paper intends to investigate how ... -
Analysis ESL teachers' motivational strategies in virtual classrooms: a study in Bangladeshi EFL context
(Brac University, 2021-06)Motivation is one of the most critical factors that determine success in foreign language/second language learning. Because of its importance, L2 motivation is considered a great area of interest for researchers and ... -
Films & TV series influence in foreign language learning to Bangladeshi learners: a mixed method research
(Brac University, 2024-05)Language expertise and comprehension is very much consequential for potential learners. As world is upgraded day by day, knowing more than two languages is considered a great skill and also appreciated in every sector. ... -
Alternative assessment to reduce negative backwash effect: exploring the aspects hindering the successful implementation of alternative assessments
(Brac University, 2024-05)Alternative Assessment (AA) is highly regarded worldwide because of its significance in developing the necessary skills of the learners along with making teaching and learning more authentic. Recently, in Bangladesh, AA ... -
Exploring English language education: challenges, perceptions, and aspirations in Qawmi girls' madrasas - a case study
(Brac University, 2024-01)The religious and cultural dynamics of Bangladesh are significantly influenced by madrasa education. More than 1.7 million pupils are being taught at Qawmi Madrasa, with 339,496 of them being girls, or 24.28 percent of the ... -
Cultural barriers and intercultural competence of international students at a private university in Bangladesh: a qualitative study
(Brac University, 2024-05)The aim of the study is to explore Cultural Barriers and Intercultural Competence of International Students at a Private University; especially, in an ESOL context such as Bangladesh where the country is predominantly ... -
Exploring post-pandemic reading habit changes among secondary level students of Bangladesh: challenges and opportunities
(Brac University, 2024-05)The use of Technology for educational purposes is one of the latest steps towards development for the Bangladeshi academic context since the COVID-19 pandemic. Among many changes in the education system, it is noticeable ... -
Pygmalion effect in tertiary classrooms: investigating the relationship between teachers' expectations and students' English language performance in tertiary level
(Brac University, 2024-03)As English becomes increasingly important globally, especially with the rise of globalisation and digitalization, ESL and EFL educators are employing diverse strategies to improve English language learning. However, in ... -
Exploring how teachers perceive the need for teacher education for secondary level education in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-10)In a world where education plays a major role in the development of nations and individuals, the need for good teachers is always rising. Correspondingly, the need for good quality teacher education programs in every ... -
Exploring the challenges in implementing new assessment procedure in secondary school level of Bangladesh: a case study
(Brac University, 2023-10)Assessment is a vital part in smooth progression of academic curriculum. It focuses the effectiveness of entire education system. In order to pursue effective learning, proper assessment and evaluation of the students is ... -
Exploring identity construction and livestreaming culture in the films Nerve (2016), “Nosedive” (from Black Mirror, 2016), and Spree (2020)
(Brac University, 2023-12)This dissertation aims to explore the relationship between virtual identity and live-streaming culture in order to understand how individuals in a postmodern society construct their identity and find meaning in their ... -
Portrayal of the 20th century woman as seen through Edith and Clarissa in Anita Brookner’s Hotel du Lac and Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway
(Brac University, 2023-01)The late 19th and early 20th centuries in western society saw a fascinating change in the field of arts. Poets and authors shifted the attention to the newly emerging industrial world. This work will be an in-depth study ... -
A critical discourse analysis of Bangladeshi Instagram influencers language
(Brac University, 2024-01)Nowadays people spontaneously use social media and it influences them in every way of life. Moreover, Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms and influencers are on trend in this modern era. The aim of ... -
Exploring history through video games: a journey into the ancient world
(Brac University, 2023-12)Studies in fields like cognitive learning and Bandura's social learning theory indicate that people learn and acquire knowledge in various areas of life. This idea could include historical knowledge gained by video game ... -
What influences students in Bangladesh to use English: a tertiary level study
(Brac University, 2021-01)Due to the global spread of English, the use of the language is no longer confined to its native speakers but to an overwhelming majority of non-native speakers. In Bangladesh, people use English in different spheres of ... -
Effect of influence on L2 pronunciation of Bangladesh English language learners
(Brac University, 2024-01)The purpose of this paper is to explore the correlation between the pronunciation of Standard Second (English) Language and ESL (English as a second language) learner’s dialect impact on their pronunciation. The study ... -
Teachers’ perspective on implementing post method concept at the primary level in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2021-09)This study explored what are the different perspectives of implementing post- method concept at primary level language classrooms of Bangladesh. The promise of post method being an alternative to method is a theory, ... -
Evaluating free online courses: a case study on 10 Minute School
(Brac University, 2023-07)This mixed method study measured the effectiveness of some of the free courses of 10 Minute School, which is the largest online educational platform of Bangladesh. About 2 million students follow the courses for extra help ... -
Father-daughter relationships in selected plays of Shakespeare
(Brac University, 2023)This thesis aims to examine the relationship between fathers and daughters as portrayed in the selected plays of Shakespeare. It is observed that the plays King Lear and Othello present a complex and challenging aspect of ...
