7 research outputs found
The Eternal Legacy of the American Salesman
Get PDFArthur Miller’s play “The Death of A Salesman” and David Mamet’s play “Glengarry Glen Ross” are both set decades apart and the American political and historical situation is very different in both the plays yet they share the same underlying factor -an individualistic capitalistic economy which had become more brutal over the years leaving no scope for the weak and vulnerable. These plays clearly showcase the vulnerabilities, stress, anxiety and depression of the salesmen and the disillusionment that affects them and those around them which has remained unchanged over the decades. By using the salesmen and their lives the writers reflect the lives of most modern day Americans
In Pursuit of Angels And Self Discovery - Paulo Coelho’s “The Valkyries” and “The Winner Stands Alone”
No full textAssessing Saudi learners’ engagement with social media in English classrooms
Get PDFThe study assessed Saudi English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ perspectives on utilizing social media for educational and instructional activities, their experience with learning and teaching on social media, and how frequently they utilize these platforms to improve their language skills. The researcher randomly selected 288 EFL students from male and female campuses of College of Science and College of Business Administration, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. Respondents answered a questionnaire containing modified items from earlier studies. The data collected was examined using quantitative methods. The findings of the study revealed that tech-savvy Saudi EFL learners held exceptionally positive attitudes toward social media utilization as an effective language learning tool. It was also revealed that both learners and instructors had a very positive experiences utilizing social media for educational purposes, commonly employing it for different academic and educational activities in EFL classes. The study has implications for students and instructors because social networking sites and social media may be tailored to meet the demands of tech-savvy Saudi learners when conventional instruction no longer conforms to the taste of modern learners
The Impact of ChatGPT on English Language Learners' Writing Skills: An Assessment of AI Feedback on Mobile
Get PDFArtificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise in enhancing English as a second language (ESL) writing skills by providing personalized feedback and targeted corrections, thereby facilitating improved grammar and composition proficiency. Despite the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT, their impact on common writing errors in ESL contexts has yet to be explored. This study employed a quasi-experimental design to compare the efficacy of ChatGPT’s mobile application feedback against traditional teacher feedback in a senior secondary public school in India. Over eight weeks, the experimental group received feedback on their writing error corrections through the ChatGPT application, while the control group received feedback from teachers. Additionally, participants’ attitudes towards using ChatGPT for language learning were assessed through a questionnaire administered post-intervention to 132 students. Data was collected using pre- and post-tests that involved writing stories based on pictures. The study results demonstrated that the experimental group significantly improved writing proficiency, showing a reduction in common errors (third-person singular present, past tense, progressive, past participle, plural, possessive, comparative, and superlative) compared to the control group. Furthermore, most students preferred AI feedback, associating it with noticeable improvements in their writing skills and grammatical accuracy. These findings support the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT into language learning curricula as effective supplements to traditional teaching methods, offering personalized and immediate corrections that enhance learning outcomes
Altered Perception of Parent Child Relationships in the Works of Khalid Husseini
No full textHusseni uses relationships between fathers, mother, sons and daughters which was with pain and longing. Relying on children to cover up their shattered lives infecting them and the influence of which would span several decades
In Pursuit of Angels And Self Discovery - Paulo Coelho’s “The Valkyries” and “The Winner Stands Alone”
No full textPaulo Coelho was born in Brazil and has become one of the most widely read authors in the world today. Coelho uses the supernatural element in all of his stories, “The Valkyries” and “The Winner Stands Alone” are two stories, that employ the “The Valkyries” supernatural using the good powers in trying to let go of the evil. His other work “The Winner Stands Alone” is about a powerful obsessed character whose wife had left him for another man. At one end ‘The Valkyries’ is about seeking redemption, a search for the right to amend the wrong whereas at the other end ‘The Winner Stands Alone’ the supernatural seems to serve to justify the wrongs
