Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature最新文献

{"title":"EVALUATING STUDENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE-ACQUIRING SKILLS AT DEGREE LEVEL: A LANGUAGE PERSPECTIVE","authors":"C. Kavya","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10110","url":null,"abstract":"Teaching English to the students of urban and rural areas is like offering bread and butter for breakfast to a common man who is accustomed to taking a porridge in the morning. The proficiency level in English, of learners in rural areas, is terribly low. A mini survey has been carried out among students to test their English language-acquiring skills like speaking, reading, writing, comprehending and so on. The study investigated the rationale for students’ poor performance in the English Language. Suitable recommendations were made for further improvement of students’ performance in English Language, based on the research.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77516568","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":"EFFECTS OF INTEGRATED FORM- FOCUSED INSTRUCTION ON STUDENTS’ WRITING ATTITUDE, MOTIVATION, AND ACHIEVEMENT: GRADE 10 IN FOCUS","authors":"","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10112","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed at investigating the effects of form-focused instruction on students’ writing attitude, motivation and achievement. A pretest-posttest nonequivalent group quasi-experimental research design was used. Two intact classrooms were taken and assigned to the control group (N = 45) and the treatment group (N =45) through simple random sampling technique. Writing achievement tests and Likert scale type questionnaires were used to collect data for the study. The data were analyzed through independent samples t-test. The Pearson correlation (r) and Cohen’s d effect size statistics were also included in the analysis. Results from the first questionnaire on students’ writing attitude indicated that there was statistically significant (t (88) = 6.975, p < 0.05) difference between the study groups along with large effect size (d = 1.47). Results from the second questionnaire about the students' writing motivation were also found to be significant (t (88) = 4.220, p < 0.05) along with a moderate effect size (0.88). Findings from the writing tests were also found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05) in terms of all the identified measuring rubrics. The implication was that the new conditions carried out in the experimental group had played a significant role in improving the students’ writing attitude, motivation and achievement.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86686240","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":"PRONOUNS IN SUNWAR","authors":"Ibtesam Ahmed, Prof. S. Ganesh Baskaran","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10305","url":null,"abstract":"Sunwar (ISO 639-3 suz) belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language of Tibeto-Burman language family of Kiranti branch of Himalayan group. The present paper will concentrate on pronouns in Sunwar. Sunwars are the smallest and lesser known ethnic community of Sikkim. The pronouns are one of the basic features of a language. Pronouns are frequently used in conversations but it is less explored than any other linguistic feature of a language. Sunwar possesses a great wealth of varieties of pronouns which includes personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, interrogative pronouns, relative pronouns, reflexive pronouns, indefinite pronouns. The data has been collected from the state of Sikkim mainly from the east, west and south region and cross checked by the native speakers of the language from different age groups (40 to 70). Apart from the primary data some secondary sources are also used to gather information. The speakers of the Sunwar language have switched to speaking Nepali, which is the official language of Sikkim State, putting the language at the risk of extinction. This paper is a small effort to document the language for the recent and future generation of the language speakers and researchers.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136003681","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":"A STUDY OF MODIFICATION IN PRESIDENT NANA AKUFU-ADDO’S 7TH STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS","authors":"Peace Chinwendu Israel, Wekia Peter Adi, Cephas Anafo, Atigdiro Mavis Atigdiroma","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10304","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examined the use of qualifiers as elements of modification in President Nana Akufo-Addo’s 7th State of the Nation’s Address. It is a qualitative research which employed content analysis to identify patterns and meanings within the text and draws inferences on the communication and context in which they were produced. Through the purposive sampling technique, one hundred (100) sentences were selected and analysed using Mudhsh et al’s (2015) Immediate Constituent Analysis (ICA). This theory provides a paradigm which breaks a sentence down into its constituent parts to help understand its underlying structure and meaning. The finding revealed that there is the preponderance usage of qualifiers in his modification of the nominal group structures than modifiers. Again, most of the qualifying elements in the address are made up of phrases and clauses; hardly were there single words used as qualifiers. It also established that qualifiers are significant in establishing and clarifying meaning in sentence structures and speeches. This underscored the fact that the use of qualifiers in modifying utterances makes information more vivid, more effective and ultimately more receptive to the reader/audience.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136005152","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":"DECOLONIZING NATURE: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ECOFEMINISM","authors":"Bolla Madhavi, Dr. Konda Nageswar Rao","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10214","url":null,"abstract":"The paper explores the intersection of decolonization and ecofeminism, shedding light on the critical examination of these intertwined concepts. It delves into the multifaceted relationships between colonialism, gender, and the environment, aiming to challenge dominant narratives and present an alternative perspective on environmental justice and gender equality. Drawing upon a range of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, this study critically analyses the oppressive forces of colonialism and their impact on both marginalized communities and the natural world. It highlights the historical context of colonialism and its ongoing repercussions in terms of resource extraction, land dispossession, and ecological degradation. Moreover, the paper investigates how these processes disproportionately affect women and marginalized genders, amplifying existing gender inequalities and exacerbating environmental injustices. Through an ecofeminist lens, this research emphasizes the interconnectedness of social, ecological, and gendered systems, demonstrating how patriarchal and capitalist ideologies contribute to the exploitation of both women and nature. By uncovering these power dynamics, the study aims to deconstruct dominant narratives and offer a more inclusive and holistic understanding of environmental issues. Furthermore, the paper explores various strategies and movements within ecofeminism that seek to challenge and resist the impacts of colonialism. It examines the potential of ecofeminist thought and activism in fostering sustainable, equitable, and just relationships with nature, centering the voices and experiences of marginalized communities. Overall, this research contributes to the growing body of literature on decolonization and ecofeminism, providing a critical analysis of their intersections and implications. By deconstructing oppressive structures and offering alternative perspectives, it aims to inspire discussions, policies, and actions that foster environmental justice and gender equality, ultimately paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85163710","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":"ISSUES OF GENDER BAISED, CASTE, HEREDITY, RELIGION AND SEX IN THE PLAYS OF GIRISH KARNAD: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS","authors":"G. Yadagiri","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10206","url":null,"abstract":"Girish Karnad was one of the most prominent and celebrated figures in Indian drama. He was an actor, playwright, and director, whose contribution to Indian theatre was immense. Karnad's plays were deeply rooted in Indian history and mythology, and dealt with issues such as identity, language, and cultural conflict. His works were widely performed and admired not only in India, but also internationally. Karnad's contribution to Indian drama can be seen in his numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Jnanpith Award, considered the highest literary honour in India. His plays, such as Yayati, Tughlaq, and Hayavadana, are regarded as modern classics of Indian theatre. Girish Karnad, the renowned Indian playwright, has addressed various social, cultural, and political issues in his works. While caste, heredity, religion, and sex are themes that occasionally appear in his plays, it is important to note that Karnad’s works are not limited to these topics. He explores a wide range of subjects and uses them as a means to reflect upon the complexities of Indian society and human nature. Here are some instances where these themes are present in Karnad’s plays. Karnad excelled in multiple fields, including theater, cinema, and literature. He was an accomplished playwright, having written numerous plays in Kannada, his native language, as well as in English. Some of his notable plays include Tughlaq, Hayavadana, and Nagamandala. He also acted in films and directed critically acclaimed movies like Vamsha Vriksha and Utsav.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88643708","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":"RETREVING KEY INSIGHTS FROM KHUSHWANT SINGH’S SHORT STORIES","authors":"N.S.Rajaneesh","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10207","url":null,"abstract":"Khushwant Singh was a prolific Indian writer, best known for his novels and short stories. Khushwant Singh's short stories often incorporate humor to lighten up serious themes. He uses satire, irony, and wit to criticize social norms and practices. Humor is a key tool in his storytelling, and it helps to engage readers while also conveying a message. Singh's short stories often focus on human nature and the complexities of human relationships. His characters are flawed, and he portrays their struggles, aspirations, and contradictions with empathy and understanding. Singh's short stories often explore social issues, including gender roles, class disparities, and religious tensions. He highlights the problems and challenges faced by individuals and communities in Indian society and sheds light on their experiences. Khushwant Singh's short stories often use symbolism to convey deeper meanings. He uses objects, events, and even characters to represent abstract concepts and ideas. Khushwant Singh’s short stories often deal with sexuality, including taboos and sexual desires. He is known for his frank portrayal of sex and the human body, which was considered controversial in his time.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77144515","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":"THE COMPLEXITY OF HUMAN DESIRES IN SELECT WORKS OF KIRAN NAGARAKAR’S","authors":"Gandhi Babu Shanampoodi","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10216","url":null,"abstract":"“Pain may be the only reality but if mankind had any sense it would pursue the delusion called happiness. All the philosophers and poets who tell us that pain and suffering have a place and purpose in the cosmic order of things are welcome to them. They are frauds. We justify pain because we do not know what to make of it, nor do we have any choice but to bear it. Happiness alone can make us momentarily larger than ourselves","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90164431","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":"ROOTLESSNESS AND FRUSTRATION OF URBAN YOUTH IN ENGLISH, AUGUST-AN INDIAN STORY","authors":"Dr. P.Rajitha","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10301","url":null,"abstract":"The Main purpose of this paper is to discuss the postmodern world, where all human relationships are breaking and giving birth to existential crisis, alienation and immorality, rootlessness and frustration of urban youth. Upamanyu Chatterjee’s English, August is a lampoon or is a witty, sarcastic commentary on the giant apparatus of the Indian bureaucracy with its incompetent officials and their amateur minions or urchins and their lives depicted through the eyes of young Agastya. It also highlights Chatterjee’s protagonist, August’s rootlessness, frustration and his struggle to discover the root that means to discover the lost relation. The current paper is a modest attempt to highlight modern day urban youth, family dynamics, and socio-political conditions in Upamanyu Chatterjee's novel, English, August . The novels of Upamanyu Chatterjee have the profundity and rootlessness of The Waste Land . He succeeds in connecting with the common man and his psyche, as well as his relationship with his family, through the frustration and alienation of modern man, the moral degradation of his protagonists, and his Kafkaesque style of dark humour, which is terrifying and frequently nauseating.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136004693","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 THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ CONSTRUCTION OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY ON THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS","authors":"","doi":"10.54513/joell.2023.10105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54513/joell.2023.10105","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to explore the influence of teachers’ professional identity construction on their professional development needs. Interviews were conducted to gather the data for the study. This qualitative study has been adopted throughout the research. To gather the relevant, eight English language teachers were selected purposely. Charmaz’s Grounded Theory was used as a possible framework to analyse the data. The results of the study reveal that teacher’s knowledge of the subject matter, like grammar items, vocabulary, and effective communication skills are essential factors in the teachers’ professional development. The data further reveals that teachers’ professional development pertains to their involvement in the development of subject matter knowledge and teaching skills which are essential constructs in their professional identity construction. The interview data also reveals that there are dynamic connections between teachers’ professional identity and their professional development needs. The data further indicates that teachers' subject matter knowledge and their pedagogic skills are key elements in which their influence and connections are noted. It can be noted from the data that English teachers honored their linguistic knowledge and pedagogic skills to shape and construct their professional identities as teachers. The result of the study may help MoE and researchers who want to conduct on similar studies. Based on the findings of the study, it was suggested that English language teachers want further development programs.","PeriodicalId":42230,"journal":{"name":"Asiatic-IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85386442","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}