{"title":"Learning Experiences and Practices through Artificial Intelligence as Adoptive Academia for Teachers and Students of Higher Education Institutions of Pakistan","authors":"Rafiq Ahmed, Irfan Ali Mallah, Dr. Ajaz Shaheen","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)37","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigates the learning experiences and practices of teachers and students in higher education institutions in Pakistan through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Employing qualitative research method, the study utilizes narrative and phenomenological designs to collect study data from various sources, including interviews and documents. Initial data collection involves 20 participants through semi-structured interviews, while 50 documents such as reports, AI blogs, and research articles, reports are later analyzed. The findings suggest that artificial Intelligence AI significantly transforms the educational landscape, making it more accessible, efficient, and accurate. It influences various disciplines and industries, including business, engineering, and manufacturing. AI in Education (AIED) offers valuable resources, problem-solving tools, and automated grading systems. It streamlines instructional delivery, monitoring, assessment, and diagnostic processes, enhancing the overall educational experience for both teachers and students in higher education institutions. AI facilitates automatic operations, enabling virtual access to learning activities and practices, thereby revolutionizing traditional teaching methods.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140359278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of Metaphors to Frame Stories in Advertisements for the Promotion of Consumerism","authors":"","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)34","url":null,"abstract":"The prospects of this research study promise to inspect the linguistic dimensions of the advertisements to probe into the facets of strategic metaphorical language to unveil the tapestry of ingenious stories, evolved by manufacturers to promote consumerist ideology. The selection of twelve divertissements is based on the use of metaphors. Conceptual theory of metaphor (Lakoff and Johnson) and Stibbe’s Model of Eco linguistic analysis directed the method of this research. The analysis incurred that the novelty in the stories, through the persuasive use of impressive metaphors, developed by manufacturing companies are succinctly insinuated, as the customers acknowledge them mundane but the convincible stories inculcate certain discernments in the readers’ minds and effectively tame the priority choices of consumers to purchase it anyways. Study suggested that if the companies will associate the products with constructive ecological dimensions, it can make the products right choice for the customers and increase their value.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"14 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140359579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identifying Demotivating Factors affecting ESL Learners in Faisalabad: A Critical Inquiry","authors":"Dr Zakia Shehzadi, Iram Rubab, Rahat Bashir","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)20","url":null,"abstract":"This research delves into the identification of demotivating factors that significantly impact English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Recognizing the importance of motivation in the language learning process, this study employs a critical inquiry approach to scrutinize the multifaceted elements that hinder the motivation of ESL learners in Faisalabad. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, both qualitative and quantitative data are gathered through surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The results show that there are many motivating factors that positively affect the learner’s attitude to learn English as a foreign language while de-motivation always discourage the students not only in intermediate level but also at all other educational levels such as school, college and university. By addressing these demotivating factors, educators can create a more conducive and supportive learning environment, fostering a positive attitude towards language acquisition among ESL learners in the region.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140360920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analyzing Legal Drafting: Legal Discourse Study on Crimes against Women in Pakistan","authors":"","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)14","url":null,"abstract":"The primary objective of this research is to examine the legal discourse employed in drafting related to crimes against women, specifically focusing on reported cases. This qualitative study entails the analysis of legal drafting, incorporating interviews with judges. Applying Fairclough's three-dimensional model for analysis, the research reveals that while legal language has its unique format, it often carries stereotypical implications favouring men, possibly influenced by Pakistan's deeply ingrained patriarchal system. Despite notable changes in language and laws favouring women over the past two decades, patriarchal dominance remains a significant barrier to women seeking justice. Respecting the rights and dignity of all litigants is crucial for a fair legal system, fostering equality and justice in the courtroom discourse of Pakistan. Crimes against women in Pakistan persist as a concerning issue, encompassing various forms of violence and discrimination. Addressing this challenge requires concerted efforts in legal frameworks, societal awareness, and support systems for victims.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"11 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140358987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measuring the Impact of Logical Metafunction on Syntactic Complexity: An Experimental Study of Pakistani ESL Learners at Secondary Level","authors":"M. Abrar, Dr. Hafiz Muhammad, Qasim","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)43","url":null,"abstract":"This study set out to investigate the impact of logical metafunction on syntactic complexity, and in doing so, it also measured the extent to which it impacted syntactic complexity. This study applied a one-group pre-test post-test experimental research design on 30 participants across a span of 40 sessions. To measure syntactic complexity, L2SCA accessed through TAASSC was used. A paired-sample t-test was employed in samples to make comparison of syntactic complexity deduced from the 14 indices. Furthermore, the study measured the Cohen's d values to discern the practical implication within the mean differences observed. A substantial enhancement in all indices of syntactic complexity was noted, except for one index (CP/C) which had a moderate effect. The study proved that this theory can be used by ESL educators and learners to make their writings logically connected and complex, resulting in marked enhancement of academic writing skills and language proficiency.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"20 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140359102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr. Fakhar Hussain, Khizar Malik, Abbas, Dr. Adnan Tahir
{"title":"Decoding Meaning through Language Choices: A Systemic Functional Analysis of Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s Poem “Captivity”","authors":"Dr. Fakhar Hussain, Khizar Malik, Abbas, Dr. Adnan Tahir","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)44","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)44","url":null,"abstract":"This paper analyzes the poetic meaning in a literary text by scrutinizing it through the three metafunctions of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The data selected for this study from Faiz Ahmad Faiz's poem ‘Captivity’ ( ئگ نھچ ملق و حول عاتم ی ک وت یا غم ےہ ) translated into English by Daud Kamal (1984). The main objective of this study is to identify the functional elements within the “Captivity” poem. A lexico-grammatical method known as \"transitivity\" was used to explore the applicability of the Systemic Functional Grammar promoted by famous linguist M.A. K. Halliday. The theory establishes the view of the functionality of linguistic phenomena in the pieces of literature. The poem's analysis involved three primary functional methods within the theory: Ideational, Interpersonal, and Textual analysis. In the first category, Transitivity includes the material process, which illustrates the happening and doing process. The second interpersonal element, maintaining social relations, indicates the roles of the participants in communication. Finally, the Textual meaning makes a text into a text, such as thematic structure, information structure, and cohesion. This study indicated that elements of the material process have been found eight times in this poem compared to other metafunctions of language. The result showed that the verbs “does matter, been snatched, have dipped, does matter, have been selected, have put” belong to the material process, goals and actors are central participants of the material process and circumstance of the material process are categorized into place and location elements. This study revealed that employing SFL to analyze literary texts has introduced new perspectives to researchers and suggested potential avenues for future studies in literary works.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140359148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Parental Beliefs and Intervention Strategies for Children with Disabilities","authors":"","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)04","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"108 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140360004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muzaffar Qadir Bhatti, Ayesha Komal, Syeda Masooma Zahra
{"title":"Unveiling Trauma's Echo: Exploring the Impact of Traumatic Events on the Psyche of Sitara Zamani in 'Sparks like Stars'","authors":"Muzaffar Qadir Bhatti, Ayesha Komal, Syeda Masooma Zahra","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)07","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aims to focus on the traumatic events that occurred in the life of a young Afghan girl. All of a sudden, her life changes as she undergoes many traumatic events that badly affect her psyche. In this article, the inspection of challenges experienced by Hashimi’s protagonist to come out from her childhood memories and to live a normal life will be conducted. The research begins with an introduction to the novel and the theory; a discussion follows the analysis of the selected text. The insights of this article have been taken from Freud’s psychoanalytical Trauma theory (1990) and some aspects of the Trauma theory, which was put forth by Cathy Caruth in 1995 have also been incorporated. The present research uses a descriptive qualitative method by relying majorly on Hashimi’s novel \"Sparks Like Stars\" (2021) and other sources that evaluate the same issue as Hashimi did. The research ends with a conclusion that sums up the outcomes which validates the hypothesis. Taking everything into account, the findings might prove that Trauma Theory can be used in analyzing and appreciating many other literary texts dealing with the themes of loss, trauma, and nostalgia.","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140360071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling Corporeal Feminism: Deconstructing Female Villain Archetypes in Maleficent","authors":"","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)35","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"14 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140361045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identification of Teachers’ Professional Challenges about Content Knowledge and Managerial Matters at Secondary Level","authors":"","doi":"10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2024(8-i)12","url":null,"abstract":"The present research study as an effort to identify the teachers’ professional challenges regarding the knowledge of managerial matters at secondary level. For this purpose, researchers used quantitative as well as qualitative method for this survey and descriptive nature study. The explanatory sequential technique was used. The population of the study comprised; head teachers (HT), secondary school teachers (SSTs), students of secondary classes (SSCs). The stratified sampling technique was adopted for the proposed study. The desired data will be collected from Tehsil Rahim Yar Khan. The sample size of the study comprised 48 secondary school head teachers with the same ratio of male and female 144 secondary school teachers, 426 students of secondary classes with the same ratio of gender and locality. The questionnaires were developed for data collection from HT, SSTs and Secondary School Students. The study recommends that professional trainings for secondary school teachers must be organized for tackling content","PeriodicalId":141535,"journal":{"name":"PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW","volume":"21 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140359092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}