Browsing Thesis, B.A. (ELT) by Title
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Being just to earth: towards building a sustainable environment through green linguistics
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-12)This study investigates the integration of environmental discourse (green linguistics) within English Language Teaching (ELT) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The paper examines the foundational English courses ... -
Enhancing coherence in descriptive writing tasks using LLMs for private university EFL learners in Dhaka
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-04)This study examines whether short-term use of Large Language Models (LLMs) can enhance coherence in descriptive writing among private university EFL learners in Dhaka compared with peer review. In a two-week intervention, ... -
Exploring Bangladeshi university students’ challenges in academic writing in an AI-supported learning environment
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-05)This study looks at the challenges Bangladeshi university students face when writing academic texts in an AI-supported learning environment. Many students find academic writing difficult due to problems with grammar, ... -
Exploring EFL learners’ coping strategies during speaking development
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-12)This research examines how EFL students at the tertiary level experience anxiety while speaking and how various affective factors contribute to students' oral performance. This research indicates that the majority of ... -
Family language practices and their influence on English learning among Bangladeshi children: outcomes and obstacles
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-12)This thesis examines how family language practices shape Bangladeshi children’s English learning experiences. Recognizing that home is the foundation of early language development, the study explores how everyday interactions, ... -
Gender role differences in participation in tertiary-level English language classrooms in Bangladesh
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-12)Male students of Bangladeshi private universities lag behind their female peers in classroom participation and overall academic achievement in the tertiary-level EFL classrooms, due to higher levels of speaking anxiety ... -
Indigenous narratives and inclusive English language teaching (ELT) in Bangladesh: a critical discourse analysis of Mahale voices
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-05)This qualitative thesis explores how indigenous narratives can inform a more inclusive English Language Teaching (ELT) curriculum in Bangladesh. Using document analysis and Faircloughian Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), ... -
The influence of social media on the development of code-switching practices among Bangladeshi youth
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-04)This research investigates the impact of social media on the evolution of code-switching behaviors among Bangladeshi adolescents. The researchers collected data from 63 participants between the ages of 23 and 26 years using ... -
Integrating JEDI principles in ELT materials: a critical analysis of inclusivity in textbooks used in Bangladesh
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-12)This study critically examines the integration of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles in English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks used in Bangladesh. Through a convergent methods approach ... -
Linguistic strategies of persuasion in Bangladeshi social media influencer discourse
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-04)This study examines the linguistic strategies of persuasion used by Bangladeshi social media influencers. With the rapid growth of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, influencers play a key role in shaping ... -
Socio-psychological factors influencing EFL learners’ development of English proficiency
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-04)This study concludes that socio-psychological factors play a decisive role in shaping EFL learners’ English proficiency development. Among them, anxiety, motivation, and self-confidence are the most influential. A ... -
The use of podcast to improve speaking competence of EFL learners
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-12)This study investigates the use of podcasts as a tool for improving the speaking competence of Bangladeshi undergraduate EFL learners. Although podcasts are increasingly used in global language-learning contexts, their ...
