Browsing Thesis (M.A in TESOL) by Issue Date

Use of motivational strategies in English classrooms: perceptions of Bangladeshi secondary school English teachers and students

Sil, Narottam Chandra (BRAC University, 2017-10)

i Abstract The current study concentrates on the practice of motivational teaching strategies in the secondary school English classrooms in Bangladesh. The study serves two main purposes: first, it investigates how English ...

The role of classroom interaction in improving learners speaking skills: a case study of private universities

Afrin, Tanzila (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

Humaira, Tasnova (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 ...

Motivation of students toward English learning in terms of socio-economic backgrounds: case studies of tertiary students in Dhaka

Ahmed, Fahmida (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 ...

Application of ICT in English classrooms: a study of the secondary schools in Dhaka

Khanom, Sonya (BRAC University, 2018-05)

At present, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is being used in almost all fields of life, including education. The utilization of ICT in education has started to appeal the significant progress in language ...

Social media as a new gateway to digital literacy in EAP classrooms: a study among students and English teachers of tertiary level in Dhaka

Anannya, Ishrat Jahan (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 ...

Using Bangladeshi cultural elements in EAP classrooms: a study on tertiary level students in Dhaka

Saif, Tamanna Binte (BRAC University, 2018-05)

The study attempts to investigate the reflection, and consequently the influence, of local culture and heritage in the syllabus, materials and teaching techniques in English classrooms at the tertiary level in Bangladesh. ...

Challenges of teaching english in rural areas: a study of BRAC Primary Schools in Jessore

Biswas, Shipra (BRAC University, 2018-05-30)

Language is one of the medium of expressing our ideas, feelings and emotions. If we think about language in present world, English is one of the most used languages in world and English is used to learn as a challenging ...

Teachers’ perception in selecting teaching materials for the classroom: a study on Bangladeshi secondary level English language classroom

Khanom, Mukta (BRAC University, 2018-07-03)

This dissertation illustrates about Bangladeshi secondary school teachers’ perception in selecting English classroom materials. It reveals a brief history of teachers’ beliefs and attitude towards classroom material. Six ...

Role model for non-native speakers’ English pronunciation: ‘an investigation into the attitude of adult learners in Bangladesh’

Mahjabin, Mohona (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 ...

An analysis of language shift and maintenance among Marma community of Bangladesh

Rahman, Abul Ehsan Mohammad Obaydur (Brac University, 2019-09)

In multi lingual environments, it is common for a language to Shift (LS), Maintain (LM) or Lose (LL). The study looked into the verbal repertoire in Marma community- the second largest ethnic minority group in CHT through ...

English medium instruction at a private university in Bangladesh: a phenomenological inquiry

Sarkar, John Paul Shimanto (Brac University, 2019-09)

The phenomenon of EMI in higher education level has been at the forefront of discussion in many parts of the world and Bangladesh has been no exception. In recent times, Bangladesh has directed itself to EMI in higher ...

Flipped classroom: teaching and learning of English language in the context of EFL

Bohota, Nabila Israt (Brac University, 2019-09)

This study aims at establishing how blending traditional classroom method and Flipped Classroom Approach can enhance the efficiency of teaching and learning of the tertiary level students as well as teachers at EFL classroom ...

Impact of ICT on undergraduate English students with and without prior ICT exposure

Ghazi, Afnan (Brac University, 2019-09)

Existing researches in the field of Applied Linguistics shows a significant interest in the application of advanced practices through usage of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) while teaching English as a ...

The impact of ICT instruments on interactive learning in EFL secondary classroom

Sharmin, Tanjila (Brac University, 2019-10)

In current world, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is being utilized in practically all fields of life, including instructing and learning. The utilization of ICT in instruction has made interest to make ...

Virtual for real: massively multiplayer online role playing game and the development of L2 communication skills in young learners

Akther, Kohinoor (Brac University, 2019-11)

This thesis explores a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) and its positive effects on five young second language learners’ development of communicative skills in L2. These five 10-14 years old learners ...