Browsing Thesis (M.A in TESOL) by Title
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Language as a 21st-century skill and the state of EMI at Polytechnic institutions of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-09)EMI plays a vital role in teaching communicative English language. This study depicts the actual scenario of the English communicative language classroom of Polytechnic Institutions in Bangladesh. It also investigates the ... -
Learning a language through mobile apps in Bangladeshi context
(Brac University, 2021-02)The integration of technology, especially mobile apps in teaching and learning language has grown exceptionally due to its effectiveness in both formal and informal contexts. In Bangladesh, though the use of mobile apps ... -
Linguistic landscape of Dhaka city: an exploratory study
(Brac University, 2023-06)The study showcases the present condition of Dhaka city’s Linguistic Landscape. It is the written language in textual format on the visible signboards, billboards, nameplates even on the shop windows which are meant for ... -
Linguistic relativity in ELT materials: current practices in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2020)Language teaching is an important field of pedagogy and practice. With the advancement of world, teaching methods have been greatly impacted by technology. Communicative language teaching and multimedia classrooms both ... -
Motivation of students toward English learning in terms of socio-economic backgrounds: case studies of tertiary students in Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2018-04)The research investigated the impact of students’ socio-economic backgrounds in their motivation towards learning English at the tertiary level. It also dealt with the possible changes in motivation during their study in ... -
Motivational strategies for teaching English language skills : a study of tertiary level teachers
(BRAC University, 2014)In the era of L2 teaching and learning, applying motivational strategies has become an important issue for the L2 teachers of all levels and identifying these motivational strategies is more important for teachers of L2 ... -
Parents’ support for and their influence on children’s English learning at home
(Brac University, 2022)The study examined the influences of parental involvement that led to their children's English learning achievement. To summarize the parental support given to children, parents were asked to fill out a questionnaire to ... -
Perception of secondary level English language teachers of Bangla medium schools regarding English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022)English as a medium of instruction has emerged as one of Bangladesh's most pressing educational concerns at the university level. Although English is used as a language of teaching in several private universities in ... -
Reasons behind using L1 at primary level in English classes of Bangladeshi English medium schools
(BRAC University, 2014-12)One of the on-going debates among language teachers especially primary level is whether or not to use students‟ First language (L1) in foreign language classrooms. In Bangladesh most of the teachers have been using Bangla ... -
Role model for non-native speakers’ English pronunciation: ‘an investigation into the attitude of adult learners in Bangladesh’
(Brac University, 2019-07)The steep growth of learning English for communicative purposes all over Asia, in the primary and secondary level, has given rise to expectations from adults to be able to have a general fluency and correct pronunciation ... -
The role of classroom interaction in improving learners speaking skills: a case study of private universities
(BRAC University, 2018-01)The case study was designed to investigate the role of classroom interaction and improving learners’ speaking skills in the real classroom situation in the light of Flanders Interaction Analysis Categories (FIAC). It focuses ... -
Role of EI and AFLL for effective English language skills
(BRAC University, 2018-03)Keeping pace with changing world, English language teaching has also adapted itself to cater the needs of different individuals. Now, every stakeholder of the English language teaching and learning aims to individualize ... -
Role of motivation in second language learning: a study of private university students in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2015-11-28)This research portrait, the present scenario of motivation as well as its different factors, the way they help both inside and outside of the class. This study deals with the different views of motivation and how it works ... -
Social media as a new gateway to digital literacy in EAP classrooms: a study among students and English teachers of tertiary level in Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2018-05)Digital literacy—which refers to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices (such as smartphones,tablets, laptops and desktop PCs) for communication, collaboration and advocacy—has ... -
State of learner autonomy among secondary school students in CLT classroom in Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2016-11)Learner autonomy engages the learners in effective decisions and various learning strategies through becoming aware in ELT classroom. As a result, learners’ communicative competence level increase and learners become more ... -
Student-teachers' choice of authentic ELT materials for 'teaching practicum' course: a narrative investigation
(Brac University, 2021-02)Authentic materials are printed messages, visual writings, and sound materials which understudies looked in their homerooms, for example, change-of address structures, employment forms, menus, phone message messages, radio ... -
Students’ engagement techniques used by teachers during activities of English language teaching in the tertiary level
(Brac University, 2019-12)The research attempts to investigate the techniques that keep students engaged in their activities used by the teachers while taking class of English language at the tertiary level. A considerable part of work has been ... -
A study on the effect of video sharing and peer feedback on English presentation performance
(Brac University, 2019-12)This paper aims at exploring the effect of sharing students’ video recorded presentations, and peer feedback through small Facebook groups on their presentation performances. Twenty students of English fundamental course ... -
Suitability of current technical English language course materials for International Maritime Academy students
(BRAC University, 2014)The study probed the suitability of the materials for learning technical English Language in International Maritime Academy in Bangladesh. Mariners have a different way of communicating on board in different situations ... -
Supporting students improve their academic writing through online collaboration
(BRAC University, 2015-04-30)This study examines how students can be supported online with their writing while they are outside classroom. Coming from different backgrounds and media of study, many of the undergraduate students of BRAC University ...