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Anthropomastics in Selected Zambian Novels: A Cultural Appraisal
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
101-113
Received:
2 May 2017
Accepted:
17 May 2017
Published:
6 July 2017
Abstract: This paper concerns itself with character names as mediators of theme in Zambian Literary works notably, Bitterness (2005) by Malama Katulwende, Before Dawn (1970) by Andrea Masiye and A Cowrie of Hope (2000) by Binwell Sinyangwe. Given the focus of the present paper, these literary works were selected because they are interesting texts and artworks in different ways. All the personal names in these texts are studied and analysed using the insights from literary onomastics. This paper aims to explore how the character names in the selected fiction serve as devices through which the social reality that the author writes about is encapsulated and analysed, and comprise a fresh way of understanding the novels. The paper concludes that character names in the texts are carefully chosen to serve particular thematic and stylistic purposed.
Abstract: This paper concerns itself with character names as mediators of theme in Zambian Literary works notably, Bitterness (2005) by Malama Katulwende, Before Dawn (1970) by Andrea Masiye and A Cowrie of Hope (2000) by Binwell Sinyangwe. Given the focus of the present paper, these literary works were selected because they are interesting texts and artwork...
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Bullying Among High School Students and Their Relationship with Diligence at School
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
114-119
Received:
16 August 2017
Accepted:
23 August 2017
Published:
8 September 2017
Abstract: The present research aims to estimate and compare the prevalence of bullying among high school students, and their relationship with diligence at school. To achieve the purpose of this research was chosen intended sample selected from high school containing 900 students in Tlemcen –Algeria-, including 406 boys and 496 girls aged between 15 and 17 years old, were sampled on the random basis. The results indicated thatthe prevalence of bullying inside schools within the limits of 10% and 16%. The boy’s students in high schools are more violent than girls. The forms of bullying widespread among students are psychological forms as name-calling, humiliation or offensive teasing and being ignored or excluded from a circle of friends. In addition, bullying is related negatively to diligent at school (r = - 0.43, p < 0.001). Students who were bullied become less efficient, they get low marks, have difficulties in concentration and attention, do not participate in school activities, and absent from school.
Abstract: The present research aims to estimate and compare the prevalence of bullying among high school students, and their relationship with diligence at school. To achieve the purpose of this research was chosen intended sample selected from high school containing 900 students in Tlemcen –Algeria-, including 406 boys and 496 girls aged between 15 and 17 y...
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Multilingualism in Azerbaijan: The most Preferred Foreign Languages in Private Universities of the Country and Its Socioeconomic Aspects
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
120-125
Received:
5 March 2017
Accepted:
31 May 2017
Published:
30 September 2017
Abstract: The target reason for the present article analyzes the likelihood of foreign language in the education system of Azerbaijan: which examinations and deciding the most favored foreign language for this matter. Azerbaijan is a nation with customs of multilingualism. This examination was directed utilizing the graphic quantitative strategy including 301 understudies from two private Universities as a member. The instruments utilized for this examination study are the survey to distinguish whether the foreign language is bolstered among understudies in Azerbaijan, and which foreign language is favored most. Also, it was looked to inspect the relationship among factors of sex, social class, existing language abilities, and states of mind to the objective language inclination. It was found that language learning is bolstered by members, and English is the most favored foreign language. It demonstrates that multilingual societies like Azerbaijan are strong of language securing decisions that help protect and create multilingualism. In addition, it was found that mentality to foreign language learning itself vary because of salary level and existing language aptitudes.
Abstract: The target reason for the present article analyzes the likelihood of foreign language in the education system of Azerbaijan: which examinations and deciding the most favored foreign language for this matter. Azerbaijan is a nation with customs of multilingualism. This examination was directed utilizing the graphic quantitative strategy including 30...
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Task-Based Language Teaching: An Insight into Teacher Practice
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
126-131
Received:
26 December 2016
Accepted:
6 January 2017
Published:
30 September 2017
Abstract: The current case study is an attempt to get an insight into a teacher’s actual experiences of TBLT adoption at a Vietnamese University to delineate the bridge from TBLT theory to TBLT practice in Vietnamese context. Observation and semi –structured interview were employed to collect qualitative data. The findings from both instruments showed that the teacher practice did not really reflect the core tenets of TBLT approach since there existed several worth-concerning reasons behind her decision making in terms of group work culture, low-level students, and pressure from examination preparation.
Abstract: The current case study is an attempt to get an insight into a teacher’s actual experiences of TBLT adoption at a Vietnamese University to delineate the bridge from TBLT theory to TBLT practice in Vietnamese context. Observation and semi –structured interview were employed to collect qualitative data. The findings from both instruments showed that t...
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Factors to Improve the Quality of Higher Education in the Non Government Universities in Bangladesh
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
Pages:
132-142
Received:
3 November 2016
Accepted:
13 January 2017
Published:
24 October 2017
Abstract: A nation’s development depends on an educated workforce and the same applies to a developing country like Bangladesh, which has made strides in providing quality education through establishing several non- government, mainly private universities. Such universities have increased remarkably, resulting in the education sector becoming more competitive and yet, many of these universities couldn’t ensure the desired quality of education. Research and expert opinion seems to indicate that the quality of education of many of these universities is below par; many of them depend on part-time, inexperienced faculty. On the other hand, different facilities like, laboratory, library facilities etc. are not satisfactory. Many of the students were not familiar with the online education system such as courses being uploaded on the internet, attending class from home through servers, online library facilities, etc. This paper shows some of the facilities that are being provided by renowned private universities in Bangladesh and abroad. Furthermore, some differences between the facilities of public and non-government universities are highlighted. Based on the findings, some recommendations are prescribed that should be beneficial for all non-government universities in order to improve the quality of the higher education that they want to provide.
Abstract: A nation’s development depends on an educated workforce and the same applies to a developing country like Bangladesh, which has made strides in providing quality education through establishing several non- government, mainly private universities. Such universities have increased remarkably, resulting in the education sector becoming more competitiv...
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