Thesis, B.A. (English)
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Tracing the gender misrepresentation in South Asian movies and its consequences in reality
(Brac University, 2023-01)Women have historically been treated as secondary and inferior to men. Media has a great impact on female representation. “Various components of human psychological functioning, such as emotions, learning and memory, ... -
Navigating transnational reading of Abdulrazak Gurnah's text as a getaway to challenge nationalism
(Brac University, 2023-09)"Transnationalism can be defined as an outcome of diverse dispositions and multiple belongings emerging together without reducing either the social context nor the national distinction. This paper examines how transnationalism ... -
Navigating ambivalence and exile: a multidimensional analysis of migration in Amitav Ghosh’s The Shadow Lines
(Brac University, 2024-01)The intricate interplay of Ambivalence and Exile are central themes in Amitav Ghosh’s novel The Shadow Lines. Through a multidimensional analysis, it explores the multifaceted nature of migration in the narrative. This ... -
Reflection of mental illness and female depression in the works of Sylvia Plath
(Brac University, 2023-09)Every time someone tries to be physically fit, they neglect their mental health, which is inextricably linked to their physical health. Without mental health, physical health is of no value. Both are equally essential to ... -
The misfortunate elites with a mirage: F. Scott Fitzgerald shaping modern human in This Side of Paradise and The Great Gatsby
(Brac University, 2023-09)A mirage of human lives is that people are prone to have materialism to find happiness in it; the 20th century was such an age for the United States of America. The rising American economy after WW1 made massive wealth, ... -
Monsters; from unreal to real; a peek into the postmodern american selective psycho – horror fiction
(Brac University, 2023-01)This paper aims to discuss postmodern/ contemporary American psychological horror novels Beloved (1987) by Toni Morrison, The Doll Master (2016) by Joyce Carol Oates, and The girl who loved Tom Gordon (1999) by Stephen ... -
English language learning and usage of the students of tourism and hospitality industry: expectations and reality
(Brac University, 2023-08)English language skill has become a basic need for all types of sectors but in the tourism and hospitality industry, it is crucial for socio- economic development. The purpose of this study was to explore how the students ... -
Impact of pandemic on English learning in post-pandemic situation of a Secondary School student preparation for S.S.C Examination
(Brac University, 2023-01)The aim of this thesis paper is to explore the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on English learning in post-pandemic situation of a Secondary School student preparation for S.S.C examination. In Bangladesh, the significance ... -
The cross-border journey: exploring the unheard trauma, identity crisis, and perpetual pursuit for “Home” in Crossing and Americanah
(Brac University, 2023-01)Cross-border or transnational migration has been a part of human civilization since the beginning, as people moved from one place to another for various reasons before settling down. Taken together, Americanah and Crossing ... -
A comparative study of linguistic landscape between Dhanmondi & Hazaribagh
(Brac University, 2023-05)The primary aim of this study was to investigate how different modes of language are used in the form of nameplates, banners, and bill-boards etc. of commercial buildings, government offices and schools to make a successful ... -
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict in news media
(Brac University, 2023-05)News media, often known as the news industry, distributes news to the public or a specialized population. News media can be divided into three categories – broadcast, print, and digital. Social media is a type of digital ... -
Hair tied back
(Brac University, 2023-05)Hair Tied Back is a story inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s “The Book of Martha,” a short story about a protagonist who converses with God to come up with a new method of encouraging humans to find joy, hope and determination ... -
The importance of English in multinational companies in Bangladesh: Corporate expectation vs reality
(Brac University, 2022-05)English is used for all official purposes currently which makes the importance of learning English clear when it comes to job sector. Fresh graduates who are looking for jobs are required to acquire expected level of ... -
Students' propensity for private English language tuition in Bangladesh: The unseen scenario of private tuition
(Brac University, 2022-05)Private Tuition in Bangladesh has become an obligatory part of education in Bangladesh which is a common scenario nowadays. However, nobody is focusing on the ultimate result and impact on the education system regarding ... -
The theme of racism and discrimination in Richard Wright’s writings
(Brac University, 2023-01)As an American writer, Richard Wright has portrayed his experiences of racism, discrimination, oppression through his writings. Black Boy and Native Son are the most popular novels among those. Black Boy is about his ... -
The representation of historical revisionism as a political propaganda in classical dystopias, 1984 and Fahrenheit 451
(Brac University, 2022-09)In a world where gaining power over others is the ultimate motivation and holding that power is the biggest achievement, it is no wonder that a whole nation can be handicapped by a clique of ruling class people. Governance ... -
Speaking anxiety of university students and their strategies to overcome anxiety
(Brac University, 2023-03)When a student gets into University, they have to quickly adapt to using English because academic tasks are conducted in English. From communicating with the teacher inside the classroom to doing several oral presentations, ... -
Second language scenario of Bangladesh: Formal learning of English vs Informal learning of Hindi
(Brac University, 2022-09)A person's second language is not the one they use as comfortably as their native one. Still, an aftermath of globalization, we must acknowledge the need to learn foreign languages. In this study, the main base is to ... -
Effect on Bangladeshi learner's speaking due to online language learning during Covid-19 pandemic
(Brac University, 2023-01)The aim of this paper is to show the impact on a learner’s speaking skill due to online language learning. We know that online language learning became more popular during Covid-19 pandemic. So the consequences of ... -
Differences in men and women’s language: A case study of soap commercials
(Brac University, 2023-01)In current society, the differences between men and women are particularly noticeable. We very clearly distinguish between men and women. Men and women have distinct physical characteristics, but there are also other ...